New style wheel pants on old Cherokee

paul45cpaul45c
in General Discussion

Does anyone know of the legality of putting on the new style Archer wheel pants on an older 1967 Cherokee 180? I assume it would require an STC, but I can’t see one anywhere I’ve searched. I was going to do the LFS Fancy Pants, but would rather the Archer ones. Thanks

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  • Tom_JaxTom_Jax

    To do an STC, the AML would have to list your model. If its a generic PA28 on the AML, you'd be okay, if it breaks them down to specific models, it would be a field approval to the STC/337.

    Or, if your mechanic considers the change from an archer to cherokee minor, only a logbook entry is required. Not all STC's have to be considered a major alteration- in my view (one mechanic only) LED's are not majors and I don't do 337's for them.

    Tom Jackson

    PA28RT-201, N3022U

    Tappahannock, VA (KXSA)

    A&P/IA, Private Pilot, IR/A

  • paul45cpaul45c

    Thank you. That’s very helpful.

  • boaklandboakland
    edited February 9
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    (Sample picture for "new" wheel pant example)

    I too am interested in perhaps installing the newer OEM Piper wheel pants on a "older" Archer.

    Has anyone here accomplished this feat?

    Wondering if a new doubler or equiv is needed to mount the larger strut fairings to the wings?

  • planewrenchplanewrench

    Probably the easiest way to determine if you could put the new style on an older aircraft is get the parts manual for both and compare the requirements for the bracketry The actual landing gear lower strut items probably won't be an issue other than cost The upper mount brackets on the bottom of the wing I can't remember if it's a plate or if they're permanently mounted to the skin. But either way the parts manual should give you an indication. Start there first and see if it's an easy job to even do. My gut feeling says yes but I haven't done the research on that yet. Carl

    48 yrs A/P IA DAL aircraft inspector. 172N

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