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Piper SB 1273a

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a a SERVICE no. 12734 Piper BULLETIN 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960 PIPER CONSIDERS COMPLIANCE MANDATORY, Dat ‘October 22, 2015 (M) Service Bulletin (SB) 1273A supersedes SB 1273 and SB 636A in their entirety. Aircraft that have previously complied with SB 636A must also comply with SB 127A. Aircraft that have previously complied with SB 1273 are already in compliance with SB 12732, SUBJECT: BULKHEAD MODIFICATION AT FUSELAGE STATION 317.75 REASON FOR REVISION: ‘SB 1273A species Piper Kit No. 764-028 Rev. 10/26/2015, whereas SB 1273 specified Rev. 04/03/2016. Kit 764-028 Rev. 10/26/2015 contains radius block configuration ‘options which may provide a better fit on some aircraft. MODELS AFFECTE! ‘SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED: PA-31/PA-31-300/825 Navajo 31-2 thru 31-900; 31-7300901 thru 31-8312019 PA-31-350 Chieftain/T-1020 31-5001 thru 31-5004; 31-7305005 thru 31-8553002 For aircraft with 2,000 or more hours of time in service (TIS), compliance is to coincide with the next regularly scheduled maintenance event, but not to exceed the next 100 hours TIS. COMPLIANCE TIMI APPROVAL: ‘Tho engineering aspects of this service document have been shown to comply with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved. PURPOSE: A review of service history reveals that cracks may develop in the bulkhead assembly located at fuselage station (FS) 317.75, Piper part number (P/N) '40682-008. This service bulletin provides instructions for repair of these cracks, as well as installation of structure which has been shown to prevent cracks from developing, ‘SAFETY INTENT: ‘The safety intent of this service bulletin is to reduce the likelihood of cracks developing in the bulkhead assembly at FS 317.75. If not identified and repaired, such a crack in the airframe structure could expand to a ertical length and result in loss of structural integrity of the vertical fin front spar attachment. ATA: 5300 ce SSS SE SESS (OVER) ‘SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 12738 PAGE 2 of 6 CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION: Incorporating this service bulletin results in installing a doubler and supporting structure on the forward upper surface of the bulkhead assembly located at FS 317.75. Depending on the existing configuration of the aircraft, this doubler ‘may replace a smaller doubler at the same location. For some aircraft, the required doubler may already be installed. For these aircraft, no airframe modification is required. INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: Some steps in these instructions are identified as “required for compliance” (RC). If this service bulletin is mandated by an airworthiness directive (AD), the steps identified as RC must be done to comply with the AD. Steps not identified as RC are recommended and may be deviated from, done as a part of other actions, or done with accepted methods different from those given in this SB, if the RC steps can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition NOTE: Temporary removal of some components and/or access panels may be required in order to accomplish the instructions described in this service bulletin. NOTE: The part number naming convention used by Piper has changed over the years. A dash number with zeros in front is equivalent to the same dash number with no zeros in front. For example, part number (P/N) 40682-008 is equivalent to P/Ns 40682-08 and 40682-8. All three part numbers describe the same part. Inspection and Repair 1. RC — Gain visual access to the bulkhead assembly at FS 317.75, as shown in Figure 1, Sheet 1. 2. RC Inspect ‘a. Prior to inspection, wipe surfaces clean using a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, mineral spirits, naphtha, or other suitable cleaning agent or method. Examine the area shown in View AA labeled “INSPECTION AREA" for cracks. The inspection shall be accomplished using a 10X magnifier, a mirror and a suitable light source or other equipment capable of providing equal or better resolution. 3. RC~Assess inspection results fa. Ifacrackis found, follow repair instructions described in Piper Kit P/N 764-028 Rev. 10/26/2015, “Bulkhead Reinforcement and Drag Angle Installation.” Repairs must be accomplished prior to next fight. WARNING: FLIGHT WITH KNOWN CRACKS IN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE IS NOT ALLOWED. AN AIRPLANE WITH A CRACK IN STRUCTURE NO LONGER MEETS ITS TYPE DESIGN AND MAY NO LONGER POSSESS ITS TYPE DESIGN STRENGTH. ANY CRACKS DISCOVERED IN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MUST BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE NEXT FLIGHT. b. If no cracks are found, complete one of the following steps: 1) _ Prior to next fight: accomplish Part Il - Modification. 2) Continuing inspection until modification a) Make a logbook entry documenting the initial inspection, b) Within 500 hours TIS, accomplish Part Il - Modification. Until modification is accomplished, the inspection from Step 2 must be performed on a recurring basis, at an interval not to exceed every 100 hours TIS. Make a logbook entry for each recurrent inspection. I any cracks are found during any inspection, they must be repaired prior to the next flight. ‘SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 12738 PAGE 3 of 6 aL river INSPECTION \(irew Ne AREA BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY NOTE: Fuselage skins omitiad for lay. view A-A LOOKING AFT AT FS 317.75 INSPECTION AREA,

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