FAA Issues Service Bulletin Updating Piper Wing Spar Guidance
On Oct. 19, the FAA released a SAIB (Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin) regarding wing...
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Piper Cherokee Cylinder Break-in: What Should Be the Target Temperature?
FlyWithKay’s plane developed a hot cylinder. Learn what happened next, and how you can help with advice.
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Lance Clinton’s 1977 Cherokee 140 Cruiser
Lance flies purely for pleasure, and the plane he owns, a 1977 Piper Cherokee, fits his mission well. “This is the second airplane I’ve owned. Both of them happen to be Piper Cherokee 140s.
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Piper Avionics and Autopilot Upgrade
Joseph had never flown with an autopilot before having a new one installed. “The previous one in my plane was a legacy Century that never worked correctly, so I never used it,”
Read MorePiper Announces Wing Inspection Panels Kit to Access Fuel Tank Sending Units
On Sept. 30, Piper released Service Spares Letter No. 503 announcing the availability of a kit that adds an inspection/access panel to the lower wing skin on both sides of affected aircraft. When installed, the panels permit...
Read MoreFAA Adds Oil Options for Lycoming Via SAIB
On Sept. 26, the FAA issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-06-31R6, which alerts owners of aircraft with certain Lycoming engines about changes related to lubricating oils. The first concerns the name...
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Genesys S-TEC 3100 Autopilot Approved for Piper PA-30/39
Genesys is nearing completion of its S-TEC 3100 autopilot STC for the Piper 30/39 Twin Comanche...
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Introducing Borescoping: Part 1
This Part 1 article’s objective is to explain how borescoping can help you reduce the cost of maintenance while improving the reliability and safety of operating your airplane.
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AWI, ACORN MERGER CREATES ONE-STOP EXHAUST SHOP
AWI (Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc.) and Acorn Welding of Edmonton, Canada, have merged under the roof of Hartzell Aerospace Welding, creating a one-stop shop for owners of legacy Cessna and Piper planes to source all their exhaust, engine mounts, and air box needs.
Read MoreDIY: Replacing Piper Door and Cargo Locks
The Ultimate Piper Owner Discussion on Replacing Original Piper Door and Cargo Locks
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How to Fix Leaky Piper Valve Covers
This Owner-Assisted Work Will Help Keep Your Belly and Cowlings Clean By Mike JonesPiper Editorial...
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PIPERS Magazine October 2022
8 Featured Plane: Lance Clinton’s 1977 Cherokee 140 Cruiser
18 Avionics: Digital Autopilots Five Years Later
22 Sky Talk: Prop Strike Damage
26 Introduction to Borescoping: Part 1
30 Piper Avionics and Autopilot Upgrade
38 AWI, Acorn Merger Creates One-Stop Exhaust Shop
46 Hangar Tip: FlyWithKay Blog
Year to Date Crash Report: 32 Piper Fatalities in 2022
Two crashes on September 14 accounted for the 31st and 32nd fatalities involving Piper airplanes...
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Carter Tims Makes a Persuasive Argument for the Twin Comanche
Carter Tims, like so many pilots, grew up immersed in aviation, and his love of planes flowed naturally from that.
Read MoreCan You Replace Your Own Tail Beacon?
Members Q&A about beacon replacement.
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GAMI Gets Unleaded Fuel STCs for All Legacy Pipers
“This is a big deal, but there is a lot of work yet to be done.” GAMI announced during a recent...
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Lance Restoration Done Right: Part 1
“If you’re going to do it, do it right, even if you have to wait a couple years until it’s financially feasible,” Fischer said. “Otherwise, you’re going to be paying twice to open things back up again.”
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NavStrobe Gets Approval for User-Installed Strobe Light Kit
NavStrobe Lighting Ltd. and Aircraft Spruce announced the world’s first user-installed strobe...
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FAA Announces Proposed AD for Spot-Welded Multi-Segment, V-Band Couplings on Turbocharged, Reciprocating Engines
On July 26, the FAA announced a proposed AD for affecting turbocharged, reciprocating engines with...
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New Tanks, Old Placards. Can You Change Them?
Q I have a 1975 plane with ASI (airspeed indicators) calibrated in mph on the outer...
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