Airplane Alterations - Piper Cherokee Archer II Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORAnON
PA-28-I8I, CHEROKEE ARCHER II
8.7 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS
SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
If the owner desires to have his aircraft modified, he must obtain FAA approval for the alteratiQn.
Major alterations accomplished in accordance with Advisory Circular 43.13-2, when performed by an A·& P
mechanic, may be approved by the local FAA office. Major alterations to the basic airframe or systems not
covered by AC43.13-2 require a Supplemental Type Certificate.
The owner or pilot is required to ascertain that the following Aircraft Papers are in order and in the
aircraft.
(a) To be displayed in the aircraft at all times:
(I) Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Form FAA-810o-2.
(2) Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA-8050-3.
(3) Aircraft Radio Station License if transmitters are instaUed.
(b) To be carried in the aircraft at all times:
(I) Pilot's Operating Handbook.
(2) Weight and Balance data plus a copy of the latest Repair and Alteration Form
FAA-337, if applicable.
(3) Aircraft equipment list.
Although the aircraft and engine logbooks are not required to be in the aircraft, they should be made
available upon request. Logbooks should be complete and up to date. Good records will reduce
maintenance cost by giving the mechanic information about what has or has not been accomplished.
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ISSUED: JUNE 18, 1976
REPORT: YB-790
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