Airplane Inspection Periods - Piper SEMINOLE 2013 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 8
HAND / 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manuals and parts catalogs are no longer
applicable and the purchaser is warned not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
(i.e.: 50, 100, 500, and 1000 hours) for the specific model aircraft. Appropriate
forms are contained in the applicable Piper Service/Maintenance Manual, and
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 continuous
airworthiness is maintained. Complete details are available from all local
distributors representing Piper Aircraft, Inc.
REPORT: VB-2307
8-4
WARNING
PA-44-180, SEMINOLE
ISSUED: June 5, 2013