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UPDATE: FAA Supersedes Continental Engines AD With New AD

AD 2023-05-16, adopted March 15, 2023, supersedes AD 2023-04-08, adopted February 23, 2023. The FAA has provided guidance in the form of a flowchart to assist in complying with AD 2023-05-16. Every Continental engine model listed in section (c) of the AD, titled “Applicability” is affected by this AD. However, every affected engine does not require the inspection detailed in Continental Aerospace Technologies Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB23-01A. Operators of affected engines can follow the flowchart to determine whether their engine requires inspection.

PLANE OWNERSHIP SERIES, PART 3: AVIONICS AND MORE

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Avionics

Have you just purchased a new-to-you plane or would you like a refresher course on plane ownership? Then this webinar series is for you! Plane Ownership – Part 3, covers everything you need to know to transition into your...

PLANE OWNERSHIP SERIES, PART 2: MAINTENANCE

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

Have you just purchased a new-to-you plane or would you like a refresher course on your plane? Then this webinar series is for you! Plane Ownership – Part 2, covers everything you need to know to transition into your new-to-you...

Continental Issues Mandatory Service Bulletin for Potential Crankshaft Counterweight Assembly Error

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Service Bulletins & NPRMs

On Feb. 17, Continental released Mandatory Service Bulleting MSB23-01A regarding a possible error...

FAA Issues Ad on Continental Engines With Certain Superior Air Parts Intake Valves

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

The FAA has announced an airworthiness directive (AD) AD-2022-01586-E for Continental engine...

How to Paint Interior Plastic Trim

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Upgrade & Refurbish

How to paint interior plastic trim, step by step instructions with photos.

Pre-Buy & First Six Months Webinar Series

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Webinars

These webinars total hours of advice from the Piper Owner Society Editorial Board, led by Aviation Director Scott Sherer. Also featuring longtime pilot and electrical engineer Jim “Griff” Griffin, these advice videos...

Plane Ownership Series, Part 1: Pre-Purchase

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Aviation Insurance & Finance

Are you getting ready to purchase your next plane? Then this webinar series is for you! Plane Ownership – Part 1, covers everything you need to know prior to purchasing a plane. The information in this webinar includes:...

PIPERS Magazine March 2023

Posted by Piper Owner Society | 2023 Issues, All Digital Issues

8 David Gasmire’s Aviation Legacy & His Beloved Super Cub
18 Avionics: IFR “Lite”
22 Sky Talk: What the FAA and Insurance Companies Say About the Left and Right Seat
26 1973 Piper Cherokee 140 Upgrade
34 Product Review: Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset Review
46 Hangar Tip: Engravers.Net – Makers of Aircraft Placards and More

GAMI Begins Selling STCs for Unleaded Avgas

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

From GAMI GAMI is excited to announce the opening of its online G100UL STC store. All...

FAA Announces “Skeletonized” Data on Foreign Areas of Sectional Charts

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

The FAA has released a Charting Notice that states that, as of Dec. 29, 2022, sectional charts will be produced showing less information in areas outside the U.S. Border areas in Canada and Mexico, for example, will show only...

PIPERS Magazine February 2023

Posted by Piper Owner Society | 2023 Issues, All Digital Issues

8 Piper Cherokee 180 Market Report & Tips
16 Avionics Q&A: Recommendations on Slide-ins, GPS, and More
20 Sky Talk: Tips and Traps in Warranties
24 1985 Dakota Interior Restoration and Panel Upgrade
30 How to Repaint Interior Plastic Trim
34 What You Need to Know About Air Traffic Control
46 Hangar Tip: Annual Inspection Checklist

PIPERS Magazine January 2023

Posted by Piper Owner Society | 2023 Issues, All Digital Issues

From air filters and appraisals to vortex generators and window repair, the annual Source Guide has been the “Yellow Pages” of the Piper owner community for more than a decade.

Mandatory Service Bulletin for Certain Millennium Cylinders

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News, Service Bulletins & NPRMs

Superior Air Parts has issued a Mandatory Service Bulletin requiring the replacement of intake valves in certain Millennium cylinders and rebuilt/overhauled cylinders used in Continental 470-, 520-, and 550-series engines. The...

How to Repair Plastic Trim

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Upgrade & Refurbish

A major problem with older aircraft is the condition of the interior plastic trim. The trim is generally in very poor condition, with various cracks in the trim and deformation around the screw holes. Learn how to repair plastic trim here.