Asking for Aircraft parts and maintenance help
I've been helping members solve their persnickety airplane maintenance and parts problems for a long time and I thought a few tips would help you get the assistance you need quicker and with fewer communications on the forum. My experience is that if you need a new spark plug, for example, many people ask like this: "How much is a spark plug for my Warrior and where do I get it?" Understand that I do not have every parts and maintenance manual for every aircraft ever built. Rather, you need to ask the question like this: "I have a 1976 Piper Warrior PA-28-151, engine model number O320-D2A. The plugs are Champion REM-40E's. Where do I purchase them and how much are they?" If you don't have the actual part numbers, you will need to purchase a parts and service manual and have them in your library. They are available from the following sources for less than $50.00 each: https://www.eflightmanuals.com/ or http://www.esscoaircraft.com/. Using the example above as a model will get you the information you need quickly and efficiently.
Scott Sherer
Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.
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Mark I have a 1965 PA 24 - 260 I would like to buy a lightweight starter as mine is not working properly can you please tell me where I can purchase one
Hi and thanks for writing. This link should do it for you. Good luck!
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/stpages/piperPA24standardreplacementparts.php
Scott Sherer
Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.
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Any recommendations for a shop to do a good pre-buy on a Saratoga in the San Diego area?
William
Hopefully one of these will help!
CUTTER PIPER SALES
2056 PALOMAR AIRPORT RD
CARLSBAD CA 92011 US
P: 760.579.0822
W: http://www.cutteraviation.com
Dealer Contacts
Alex Kuzmanovic
Sales Contact - California
760.579.0822
akuzmanovic@cutteraviation.com
Sales and Service Centers
Loyd's Aircraft Maintenance
LOYD'S AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
1601 SKYWAY DR STE 100
BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 US
661-393-2502
Mather Aviation, LLC (South)
MATHER AVIATION, LLC
7240 HAVENHURST AVE
VAN NUYS CA 91406 US
818-782-7473
American Aircraft Maintenance
AMERICAN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
19711B CAMPUS DR
SANTA ANA CA 92707 US
949-852-8420
West Coast Aircraft Maintenance
WEST COAST AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
2881 E SPRING ST
LONG BEACH CA 90806 US
(562) 981-6064
Scott Sherer
Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.
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Any recommencations for a recommendations for maintenace and probably an annual for my Turbo Arrow III in Souithern Maine
Try these out. Good luck!
Columbia Aircraft Sales Inc. - GON
COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT SALES INC.
175 TOWER AVE GROTON NEW LONDON AIRPORT
GROTON CT 06340 US
P: 860-449-8999
W: http://www.columbiaairservices.com
Dealer Contacts
Clay Hammond
Sales Contact
802-773-4212
chammond@columbiaaircraftsales.com
Ken Dono
Sales Contact
860-715-8806
kdono@columbiaaircraftsales.com
Sales and Service Centers
C & W Aero Services, Inc.
C & W AERO SERVICES, INC.
PO BOX 568
WEST CALDWELL NJ 07007 US
973 227-5750
Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC
COLUMBIA AIR SERVICES-BHB, LLC
112 CARUSO DR
BAR HBR AIRPORT
TRENTON ME 04605 US
207-667-5534
Shoreline Aviation Inc
SHORELINE AVIATION INC
93 OLD COLONY LN
MARSHFIELD MA 02050 US
781 834-4928
Three Wing Aviation Group, LLC
THREE WING AVIATION GROUP, LLC
400 GREAT MEADOW RD
STRATFORD CT 06615 US
203-375-5795
Scott Sherer
Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.
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I have a 1971 PA-28 140 with 160 Ram upgrade. Nose strut has gone down and checked fluid and added nitrogen. Strut went down again. AP/IA helped replace seals and strut went down again. Pulled and found o-ring had peeled a little from assembly. What is the trick to reassemble without this happening?
Thank you
Stand by, I'll send this to our association A&P Erich Rempert.
Scott Sherer
Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.
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Here's a response from Erich:
Coat the seals and chrome in 5606 hydraulic fluid before installation. Vaseline would also work on the seals.
Be careful to prevent damage while inserting the strut in the tube-
It happens…
~Erich Rempert, IA Consultant
Scott Sherer
Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.
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Hi,
I have a 2018 PA-28-181. Shop says I need a new muffler. Says it will be $4,700 plus labor. It is PN 104628-002. I found a rebuilt one from Aircraft Spruce (3 week back order) for $3067. Can anyone offer any other (cheaper) options?
That is insane. I would check with a place like Acorn welding
That is a really short muffler lifetime on a 2018 plane too. It should be possible to repair.
Eric Panning
1981 Seneca III
Hillsboro, OR (KHIO)
Here is the email I got from the shop:
N195MA is going to need an exhaust muffler replaced soon due to center core deterioration. Part number for the low noise muffler (optional equipment) is 104628-002. Only source we have found is direct Piper, and your cost is approximately $4750.00. Let us know if you have a better discount or know of a better option than just outright purchase from Piper
I am looking for fuel valve rebuild kit for a Airborne valve model 1H-26-2 serial #6K. It is on my Pa32. Cherakee 6-300 1966. Not to be confused with the piper manual #760895 which is listed as a fuel valve kit @ $14k. I appreciate your help, Thank you.
I am looking for a fuel valve rebuild kit for an Airborne fuel valve, model # 1H-26-2, Serial # 6K. It is on my PA32, Cherakee 6-300, Serial#32-40003. Not to be confused with the Piper manual # 760895 which is listed as a fuel valve kit @$14k. I appreciate your help. Thank you
Here is a post from 2012 with some leads to follow up on. This is not for your exact valve. Would be great if McFarlane moved into Piper valve support as they do a great job with most of the cessna series.
Eric Panning
1981 Seneca III
Hillsboro, OR (KHIO)
I just pulled this from our vendor directory. https://piperowner.org/business-directory/?wpbdp_view=search&kw=exhaust
Scott Sherer
Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.
Need help? Let me know!