SERVICE 1375A NO.

Piper Aircraft, Inc.

2926 Piper Drive
BULLETIN
Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960
PIPER CONSIDERS
COMPLIANCE MANDATORY
Date: November 29, 2022 (S)

Service Bulletin (SB) 1375A supersedes SB 1375 in its entirety. Aircraft that were previously made compliant with
SB 1375 are in compliance with SB 1375A.

SUBJECT: PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF MAIN LANDING GEAR

ATTACHMENT HARDWARE

REASON FOR REVISION: SB 1375A adds a bolt hole inspection.

MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED:

PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser 28-20001 through 28-26946; 28-7125001 through
28-7725290
PA-28-150 Cherokee 28-03; 28-1 through 28-4377, and 28-1760A
PA-28-160 Cherokee 28-03; 28-1 through 28-4377, and 28-1760A
PA-28-180 Cherokee 28-03; 28-671 through 28-5859;
28-7105001 through 28-7205318
PA-28-235 Cherokee Pathfinder 28-10001 through 28-11378; 28-7110001 through
28-7710089; 28E-11
PA-28-236 Dakota 28-7911001 through 28-8611008; 2811001 through
2811050
PA-28-151 Warrior 28-7415001 through 28-7715314
PA-28-161 Cadet 2841001 through 2841365
PA-28-161 Warrior II 28-7716001 through 28-8616057; 2816001 through
2816109
PA-28-161 Warrior III 2816110 through 2816119; 2842001 and up
PA-28-180 Archer 28-E13; 28-7305001 through 28-7505260
PA-28-181 Archer II 28-7690001 through 28-8690056; 28-8690061;
28-8690062; 2890001 through 2890205
PA-28-181 Archer III 2890206 through 2890231; 2843001 through 2843999;
2881001 and up
PA-28-181 Piper Pilot 100i 28020001 and up
PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota 28-7921001 through 28-7921095
PA-32-260 Cherokee Six 32-03; 32-04; 32-1 through 32-1297; 32-7100001
through 32-7800008
PA-32-300 Cherokee Six 32-15; 32-21; 32-40000 through 32-40974; 32-7140001
through 32-7940290

ATA/JASC: 3210

(OVER)
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PA-32-301 Saratoga 32-8006002 through 32-8606023; 3206001 through

3206019; 3206042 through 3206044; 3206047;
3206050 through 3206055; 3206060
PA-32-301T Turbo Saratoga 32-8024001 through 32-8424002
PA-32-301FT Piper 6X 3232001 through 3232074
PA-32-301XTC Piper 6XT 3255001 through 3255051

COMPLIANCE TIME: For affected aircraft which have accrued 2,000 hours time in service (TIS) or seven
(7) calendar years TIS, initial compliance is to coincide with the next regularly
scheduled maintenance event, but not to exceed the next 100 hours TIS.
Thereafter, compliance shall be at a recurring interval of 2,000 operating hours
TIS or 7 calendar years TIS, whichever occurs first.

APPROVAL: The 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 for the affected aircraft, the landing gear
mounting hardware is subject to metal fatigue and corrosion. Failure of this
hardware could result in a landing gear collapse.
This service bulletin provides instructions for the recurring replacement of this
hardware.

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTES:
• Temporary removal of some interior components and/or access panels may be required in order to
accomplish the instructions described in this service letter.
• Prior to inspection, wipe surfaces clean using a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, mineral spirits,
naphtha, or other suitable cleaning agent compatible with cured paints and primers.
• Refer to the appropriate section of the applicable Airplane Maintenance Manual or Service Manual for the
procedures to jack the airplane and for model-specific instructions for the removal and installation of the
main landing gear.
• These instructions apply to both the left and right sides of the aircraft.
The main landing gear (MLG) are attached to the aircraft with threaded fasteners that pass through mounting
flanges on the strut cylinder and the upper and lower flanges of the main wing spar, as depicted in the illustration
below. On some of the affected aircraft, additional threaded fasteners pass through the web of the main wing spar.
Replace the MLG mounting hardware as described below.
1. Place the aircraft on jacks.
2. Remove the fairing from around the strut cylinder housing and the access plate located on the bottom of the
wing and to the rear of the housing by removing attaching screws.
3. Remove and discard all of the threaded fastener stack ups (which includes screws and bolts, as well as nuts
and washers) that attach the MLG to the main wing spar. (See “Figure 1” on page 5.)
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4. Bolt Hole Inspection

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions are in inches.
a. Measure the bolt holes common to the main wing spar and the landing gear cylinder (four holes through the
lower spar flange and two through the spar web). Compare measured holes sizes against the acceptable
maximum hole sizes shown in Table 1.
• If all bolt holes do not exceed the values shown in Table 1, then no modification is required. Proceed to
Step 5.
• If one or more bolt holes exceed the values shown in Table 1, it may be possible to replace the
factory original hardware with a 1/64 or 1/32 oversize repair bolt. provided the minimum dimensional
requirements as out-lined in 4 b. 1) and / or 4 b. 2) are complied with Proceed to Step 4. b.
NOTE: If bolts have signs of damage, they must be replaced and an eddy current inspection by a qualified
NDT level III inspector is required to ensure the spar does not have crack indications.

TABLE 1
MAXIMUM BOLT HOLE SIZES
FACTORY SUPPLIED, CLOSE TOLERANCE BOLTS OR SCREWS
Nominal Maximum Allowable
Bolt Size Bolt Hole
1/4 0.2505
3/8 0.3130

b. For replacement of factory original hardware with oversize repair bolts/screws (where applicable), refer
to Table 2 for part numbers and hole sizes. Procure oversize repair bolts/screws locally. If the bolt/screw
hole cannot be cleaned up within the tolerances specified in Table 1, some other repair is required.
NOTE: Where specified below, the thickness of the spar web and the width and thickness of the spar
flange shall be measured with tools capable of accuracy to +/- 0.0005 inches. Temporarily
remove paint to achieve an accurate measurement. Remove paint using chemical processes
only.

TABLE 2
PART NUMBERS AND HOLE SIZES OVERSIZE REPAIR BOLTS OR SCREWS
Repair Bolt Repair Screw Minimum Maximum
Nominal Repair Bolt
Code (Through Code Bolt Hole Bolt Hole
Bolt Size Size
Web) (Through Flange) Size Size
1/64 oversize
NAS6204-*X NAS7404-*X 0.2654 0.2664
shank
1/4
1/32 oversize
NAS6204-*Y NAS7404-*Y 0.2810 0.2820
shank
1/64 oversize
NAS6205-*X 0.3279 0.3289
shank
3/8
1/32 oversize
NAS6205-*Y 0.3435 0.3445
shank

* Grip dash number in 0.625 inch increments.

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1) For oversize holes in the spar web, measure the local thickness of the spar web near the affected
bolt hole.
• If the web thickness measures at least 0.0907, a 1/64 oversize bolt is permissible.
• If the web thickness measures at least 0.0908, a 1/32 oversize bolt is permissible.
2) For oversize holes in the spar flange, measure the local thickness of the spar flange near the affected
screw hole.
• If the flange thickness measures at least 0.2694, a 1/64 oversize repair screw is permissible.
• If the flange thickness measures at least 0.2713, a 1/32 oversize repair screw is permissible.
If the spar flange thickness measures less than 0.2694, it may still be possible to address the discrepant
condition with an oversize repair screw. The following method requires an accurate measurement of
the width of the spar flange; to gain access, the temporary removal of rivets common to the spar and
the lower wing skin may be required.
Use this formula:
D = W - (0.5942 / T)
D = maximum permissible reworked hole size, as calculated
W = measured width of the flange near the affected screw hole
T = measured thickness of the flange near the affected screw hole
Ex.: If W measures 2.4930 and T measures 0.2675, then:
D = 2.4930 - (0.5942 / 0.2675)
= 2.4930 - 2.2213
= 0.2717
Using this formula,
• if D does not exceed 0.2664, a 1/64 oversize repair screw is permissible;
• if D does not exceed 0.2820, a 1/32 oversize repair screw is permissible.

In the example above, D = 0.2717 Since D exceeds 0.2664, a 1/64 oversize

repair screw is not permissible; but, since D does not exceed 0.2820, a 1/32
oversize repair screw is permissible.

5. Order and install new mounting hardware, as specified in the applicable Piper Airplane Parts Catalog (IPC).
6. Apply primer/corrosion protection to reworked areas.
7. Reinstall the access plate onto the bottom of the wing and the fairing that surrounds the strut cylinder housing.
8. Remove the airplane from jacks.
9. Make a logbook entry documenting compliance with this service bulletin.
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MAIN WING SPAR

SCREWS
(4 EACH SIDE)

CYLINDER
BOLTS
(2 EACH SIDE)

BOLTS
(4 EACH SIDE)

FW
D

MAIN LANDING GEAR (TYPICAL)

RIGHT SIDE SHOWN (LEFT SIDE OPPOSITE)

Figure 1
Main Landing Gear – Mounting Hardware
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MATERIAL REQUIRED: Per aircraft:

• Eight (8) Screws and 12 Bolts each, as described in the Instructions, per the
applicable Piper IPC.
• Quantity as required, Washers and Nuts, as described in the Instructions, per
the applicable Piper IPC.

AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: Your Piper Approved Service Center

EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service bulletin is effective upon receipt.

SUMMARY: Please contact your Piper Approved Service Center to make arrangements for
compliance with this service bulletin in accordance with the compliance time
indicated.
NOTE: Please notify the factory of any address/ownership corrections. Changes should include aircraft model,
serial number, and current owner’s name and address.

Corrections and/or changes should be directed to:

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
Attn: Customer Service
2926 Piper Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32960
or:
[email protected]
Please include in subject line: “Aircraft ownership update”
 Service Bulletin No. 1375A
DATE: November 29, 2022

BULLETIN SUPPLEMENT - PROCEDURAL OPERATING INFORMATION

MATERIAL ALLOWANCE: N/A

LABOR ALLOWANCE: N/A

DISPOSITION OF PARTS IN STOCK: N/A

DISPOSITION OF PARTS REPLACED: N/A