How to Replace Your Piper Door Lock: Medeco Lock Review
Read a Piper door lock review with photos of a Medeco door lock installation.
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Upgrade & Refurbish
Piper PA-24-250 Comanche Review: Restored Plane Flies for the First Time in 34 Years (Series Part 7, Finale)
Read about the 1959 Piper Comanche that was restored to pristine condition, and what you can learn from the process.
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Restoring a Piper Interior (Comanche Restoration Series Part 3)
This issue (April 2022), the Comanche restoration moves to the interior, where Greg replaced almost everything inside the hull. Two interesting facts related to this section of the overhaul: Just about the only things that survived to today’s version of this Comanche are the seat frames, and just about the only thing that Piehl or his friends didn’t do on this plane comes in this installment — the leather upholstery work.
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How to Save Money When You Get Your Piper Repainted (Comanche Restoration Series Part 2)
Even if you’re not qualified to paint your plane yourself, you can still do most of the work. That is because of a simple fact that anybody who has painted their house or restained their deck knows: Strip and prep are the most time-consuming part of the paint job,
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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Fuel Gauge
Provided by CiES Really the story starts with “Don’t trust your fuel gauge.” This time-honored...
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How to Replace a Piper Cherokee Door Seal
Longtime Piper pilot discusses how to replace a Piper Cherokee Door Seal, with 16 pictures to help guide your way.
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Electroair Receives STC Upgrade for Dual Electronic Ignition System
Electroair announced it has received its long-awaited STC approval from the FAA for a dual...
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Archer Restoration Chronicled: See What You Can Learn
Thinking about a Piper airplane restoration? You might get some tips from this upgrade by Yankee...
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Comanche Restoration Series, Part 1: Disassembly and Transport
Greg Piehl, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife Debbie, spent three years...
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Update Your Piper Yokes
While my plane was in the shop for its annual this year, I had them remove my two 44-year-old...
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How to Replace Your Piper Flap Handles and Doorknobs
The restoration projects on my Arrow are getting smaller as I move forward, and this month, I’m...
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How to Install a One-Piece Windshield in Your Piper
With Your Mechanic’s Help, You Can Upgrade the Safety and Beauty of Your Piper I’m no...
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