Adding a step

Brother

My Cherokee does not have a step. Has anyone ever added one to a plane that did not have one originally?

airpartswest

Years ago, Piper offered a kit, part number 756-785, but the kit did not include the step, part number 65784-00.

Brother

Thanks. I’ll look around. It probably won’t be worth the cost.

Scott Sherer

Paul,
Is the step attachment plate on your plane? Behind the flap should be a reinforced plate with bolt holes in it. If it's there, you can mount a step procured from a boneyard. Take a look.

Brother

I don’t think so. It would be on the side and not the bottom, correct?

Scott Sherer

No, it's not there. See if it's on your type certificate. If not, you can't install one without the help of a DER and a wheelbarrow full of money. If it is there, you might be able to get your mechanic to install one from a boneyard.

Brother

Where on the type certificate does it mention the step?

Scott Sherer

Hi Paul,
Good question. Okay, is it in the parts manual? That should be easier

BillCampbell

Speaking of that step, has anyone ever stepped down from the wing and missed it, but not completely and caught the outside of your ankle on that piece of steel.

Scott Sherer

Oh yes, almost broke my leg and did a number on my shin. Not good, lol.

Brother

I’ve had a shin shaver episode on other cherokees before.