zatatime" wrote in message
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Can anyone point me to a link for Piper Service Bulletin 1051B? It is
what the Aztec falp tube AD refers to for compliance (2003-09-18?). I
have not been able to find it on-line. I'm trying to help someone
figure out the best way to comply, but if I can't read it I can't
understand what is required. Unfortunately, they did not keep the
copy that was mailed to them.

TIA.
z

In the process of going through this on my Aztec as well, they were going to
pull the torque tube yesterday and do the inspection. Depending on what the
replacement torque tube cost, I figured I'd just have them put in the
replacement, which only needs to be checked every 2500 hours, not every 500
with the currently installed one. I'm also told that they replace the wood
caps with plastic since the wood could absorb water and cause corrosion. I
see the various costs quoted in earlier replies, I'll post what my mechanic
tells me, they're almost done with the annual and I should have a squawk
list to go over with them this coming Monday or Tuesday. SO far things are
looking pretty fair, some leaks that need new seals, etc. They did see that
the brakes were rubbing the inside of the tires pretty bad, so I'm not sure
if the previous owner had the wrong tires on or if I'm missing a shim
somewhere. Engine compressions were all in the 70s which was good to hear as
well. I'll post a report on my annual if anyone is interested. This is the
first one for the Aztec since I bought it.

--
Louis L. Perley III
N46000 - C152
N370 - PA-23-250