Piper Cherokee Arrow II Pilots Operating Manual page 183

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FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) occasionally publishes Airworthiness
Directives (AD'S) that apply to specific groups of aircraft. They are mandatory changes and are
to be complied with within a time limit set by the FAA. When an AD is issued, it is sent by the FAA
to the latest registered owner of the affected aircraft and also to subscribers of the service. The
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owners should periodically check with their Piper Service Center or Piper's Customer Services
Department to see whether they have the latest AD against their airplane. The owner is solely
responsible for keeping up with ADS.
Piper Aircraft Corporation takes a continuing interest in having owners get the most
efficient use from their airplane and keeping it in the best mechanical condition. Consequently,
Piper Aircraft, from time to time, issues service releases including Service Bulletins, Service
Letters, Service Spares Letters, and others relating to the airplane.
Piper Service Bulletins are of special importance and Piper considers compliance mandatory.
These are sent directly to the latest FAA-registered owners in the United States (U.S.) and Piper
Service Centers worldwide. Depending on the nature of the release, material and labor allowances
may apply. This information is provided to all authorized Piper Service Centers.
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Service Letters deal with product improvements and servicing techniques pertaining to the
airplane. They are sent to Piper Service Centers and, if necessary, to the latest FAA-registered owners
in the U.S. Owners should give careful attention to Service Letter information.
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Service Spares Letters offer improved parts, kits, and optional equipment which were not
available originally, and which may be of interest to the owner.
Piper Aircraft Corporation offers a subscription service for Service Bulletins, Service Letters,
and Service Spares Letters. This service is available to interested persons such as owners, pilots, and
mechanics at a nominal fee, and may be obtained through an authorized Piper Service Center or
Piper's Customer Services Department.
Service manuals, parts catalogs, and revisions to both, are available from Piper Service
Centers or Piper's Customer Services Department. Any correspondence regarding the airplane should
include the airplane model and serial number to ensure proper response.
Pilot's Operating Manual supplements are distributed by the manufacturer as necessary.
These revisions and additions should be studied and put into the operating manual to keep it up
to date. This manual contains important information about the operation of the aircraft and
should be kept with the aircraft at all times, even after resale. Every owner, to avail himself of
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Piper Aircraft's support systems, should stay in close contact with an authorized Piper Service
Center or Piper's Customer Services Department so that he can receive the latest information.
If the owner desires to have his aircraft modified, he must obtain FAA approval for the
alteration. 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 AC 43.13-2 require a Supplemental Type
Certificate.
HANDLING
AND
SERVICING
REVISED: JULY 30,1990