EASA Regulations for Piper

2 airworthiness directives and regulatory documents affecting Piper.

EASA SIB SAFO10018

Piper, Maule and Taylorcraft - Powder Coating of Aircraft Wing Struts

SAFO 10018 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA addressing the powder coating of aircraft wing struts on Piper, Maule, and Taylorcraft airplanes. It highlights airworthiness concerns related to the powder coating process that involves drilling vent holes in sealed wing lift struts, which compromises their sealed condition and may affect compliance with Airworthiness Directive 99-01-05. The document warns that these modifications can degrade structural integrity and corrosion protection of the struts.

Nov 29, 2010

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiperMauleTaylorcraft

EASA SIB 2008-14

FAA SAIB NE-07-42R1 - Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Turbochargers and related control components

FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-07-42R1 addresses potential discrepancies in turbochargers and related control components overhauled by Statesville AeroTech Services between January 2005 and June 22, 2007. Affected aircraft include various models from Beechcraft, Cessna, Columbia, Commander, Lancair, Mooney, and Piper equipped with turbocharged engines. The bulletin highlights concerns about incomplete overhaul processes that may impact engine performance and component reliability.

Feb 27, 2008

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtBeechcraftCessnaColumbiaCommanderLancairMooneyPiper