BritishCubBloke
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It’s a service bulletin, not an AD. That sounds like lawyers advised Piper to cover themselves given the known failures. These planes have lasted longer than they were designed for. Another point, similar to Cessna’s SID, this bulletin isn’t required for the majority of the affected airplanes. It simply establishes that the manufacturer has acknowledged a problem and recommended a solution.
Yes, maybe, subject to IRAN. Mine was carefully inspected a couple years ago. It's never had a beacon on top. I agree with the concern.The PA-12s had PA-18 rudders, if you have a 60 - 70 year old rudder…you might want to replace it…
Interesting that I cannot find this service bulletin anywhere but here. Not on Piper's website. Where did you get it?
Did your PA-12 have the required ventral fin installed? This is called for on the TC.My PA-12 would go play on its own unless constantly corrected.
Gary