Airplane Inspection Periods - Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
8.3

AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS

All inspection intervals, replacement time limits, overhaul time
limits, the method of inspection, life limits, cycle limits, etc.,
recommended by PIPER are solely based on the use of new,
remanufactured or overhauled PIPER approved parts. If parts
are designed, manufactured, remanufactured, overhauled
and/or approved by entities other than PIPER, then the data in
PIPER'S maintenance/service manuals and parts catalogs are
no longer applicable and the purchaser is warned not to rely on
such data for non-PIPER parts. All inspection intervals,
replacement time limits, overhaul time limits, the method of
inspection, life limits, cycle limits, etc., for such non-PIPER
parts must be obtained from the manufacturer and/or seller of
such non-PIPER parts.
Piper has developed inspection items and required inspection intervals
for the PA-28-181 (see the latest revision of the PA-28-181 Maintenance and
Inspection Manuals). The PA-28-181 Inspection Manual contains appropriate
forms, and all inspection procedures should be complied with by a properly
trained, knowledgeable, and qualified mechanic at a Piper Authorized
Service Center or a reputable repair shop. Piper cannot accept responsibility for
the continued airworthiness of any aircraft not maintained to these standards,
and/or not brought into compliance with applicable Service Bulletins issued
by Piper, instructions issued by the engine, propeller, or accessory
manufacturers, or Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA.
A programmed Inspection, approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), is also available to the owner. This involves routine
and detailed inspections to allow maximum utilization of the airplane.
Maintenance inspection costs are reduced, and the maximum standard of
continued airworthiness is maintained. Complete details are available from
Piper.
In addition, but in conjunction with the above, the FAA requires periodic
inspections on all aircraft to keep the Airworthiness Certificate in effect. The
owner is responsible for assuring compliance with these inspection requirements
and for maintaining proper documentation in logbooks and/or maintenance
records.
REPORT: VB-1611
8-2
WARNING
REVISED: JANUARY 5, 2004
PA-28-181, ARCHER III
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995