SERVICE 1375E NO.

Piper Aircraft, Inc.

2926 Piper Drive
BULLETIN
Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960
PIPER CONSIDERS
COMPLIANCE MANDATORY
Date: March 19, 2025 (S)

Service Bulletin (SB) 1375E supersedes SB 1375D in its entirety. If any of the four factory original screws in the upper
flange were replaced with oversize fasteners as part of compliance with SB 1375A, contact Piper for disposition.
Aircraft that have complied with SB 1375, SB 1375B, SB 1375C, or SB 1375D are in compliance with SB 1375E.

WARNING: SB 1375A SPECIFIED INCORRECT REPLACEMENT SCREWS FOR THE UPPER FLANGE.
ACCORDINGLY, IF ANY OF THE FOUR FACTORY ORIGINAL SCREWS IN THE UPPER FLANGE
WERE REPLACED WITH OVERSIZE FASTENERS AS PART OF COMPLIANCE WITH SB 1375A,
THE AIRCRAFT MAY NO LONGER BE AIRWORTHY. CONTACT PIPER FOR DISPOSITION.

SUBJECT: PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF MAIN LANDING

GEAR ATTACHMENT HARDWARE

REASON FOR REVISION: SB 1375E revises the description of T1 and T2 used in

the formula from 'the width of the flange' to 'the thickness
of the flange' to clarify the dimension being measured.

MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED:

PA-28-140 Cherokee 140 28-20001 thru 28-26946,
28-7125001 thru 28-7725290
PA-28-150/-160 Cherokee 150/160 28-03, 28-1 thru 28-4377, and 28-1760A
PA-28-180 Cherokee 180 28-03, 28-671 thru 28-5859,
28-7105001 thru 28-7205318
PA-28-235 Cherokee 235 28-10001 thru 28-11378,
28-7110001 thru 28-7710089, 28E-11
PA-28-236 Dakota 28-7911001 thru 28-8611008, 2811001 thru 2811050
PA-28-151 Warrior 28-7415001 thru 28-7715314
PA-28-161 Cadet 2841001 thru 2841365
PA-28-161 Warrior II 28-7716001 thru 28-8616057, 2816001 thru 2816109
PA-28-161 Warrior III 2816110 thru 2816119, 2842001 and up
PA-28-180 Archer 28-E13, 28-7305001 thru 28-7505260
PA-28-181 Archer II 28-7690001 thru 28-8690056, 28-8690061,
28-8690062, 2890001 thru 2890205
PA-28-181 Archer III 2890206 thru 2890231, 2843001 thru 2843999,
2881001 and up
PA-28-181 Piper Pilot 100i 28020001 and up
PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota 28-7921001 thru 28-7921095

ATA/JASC: 3210

(OVER)
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MODELS AFFECTED (continued): SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED (continued):

PA-32-260 Cherokee Six 260 32-03, 32-04, 32-1 thru 32-1297,
32-7100001 thru 32-7800008
PA-32-300 Cherokee Six 300 32-15, 32-21, 32-40000 thru 32-40974,
32-7140001 thru 32-7940290
PA-32-301 Saratoga 32-8006002 thru 32-8606023, 3206001 thru 3206019,
3206042 thru 3206044, 3206047,
3206050 thru 3206055, 3206060
PA-32-301T Turbo Saratoga 32-8024001 thru 32-8424002
PA-32-301FT Piper 6X 3232001 thru 3232074
PA-32-301XTC Piper 6XT 3255001 thru 3255051

COMPLIANCE TIME: For affected aircraft which have accrued 2,000 hours time in service (TIS) or seven
(7) calendar years TIS, initial compliance is to coincide with the next regularly
scheduled maintenance event, but not to exceed the next 100 hours TIS.
Thereafter, compliance shall be at a recurring interval of 2,000 operating hours
TIS or 7 calendar years TIS, whichever occurs first.
On condition, bolt holes that failed the inspection defined in previous revisions of
SB 1375 may be reevaluated using inspection criteria provided in revision of
SB 1375D or later.

APPROVAL: The engineering aspects of this service document have been shown to comply
with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved.

PURPOSE: A review of service history reveals that for the affected aircraft, the landing gear
mounting hardware is subject to metal fatigue, hole wear and corrosion. Failure
of this hardware could result in a landing gear collapse. Hole wear may cause
fretting fatigue cracking.
This service bulletin provides instructions for the recurring replacement of this
hardware, bolt hole inspection, and possible oversize hardware allowance.

INSPECTION METHOD: Follow the Instructions for the implementation of the inspection methods described
here. This section describes the methodology for eddy current inspections.
Eddy Current
Inspection Method The standard, SAE ARP4402, “Eddy Current Inspection of Open Fastener Holes
in Aluminum Aircraft Structure,” should be used when performing the applicable
inspections under Instructions, below.
NOTE: Prior to inspection, wipe the surfaces clean using a soft cloth dampened
with isopropyl alcohol or mineral spirits.
Personnel Qualifications:
Personnel that perform eddy current and/or fluorescent penetrant inspections
shall be qualified in accordance with NAS 410 (or equivalent standards that
are listed in FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 65-31B) as qualified Level II or Level III
nondestructive inspection personnel.
Eddy current bolt hole inspections shall be performed in accordance with SAE
ARP4402 or a written procedure specific to the aircraft being inspected and
approved by the FAA.
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Equipment:
• Equipment used shall provide impedance plane diagrams.
• Probes may be either absolute or differential coil configurations.
• For manual bolt hole probing: use probe collars at an increment of every 1/64
inch to ensure the uniform depth of rotation and to aid in reducing lift-off effects.
• Automated scanning systems may be used.
• Bolt hole probes shall match as closely as possible, but not exceed, the bolt
hole diameter. Split core probes may be expanded to a maximum of 0.050
inch beyond the probe’s nominal diameter (based on the probe manufacturer’s
recommendation). The fill factor shall be 80 percent minimum.
• Holes being inspected shall be no larger than 10 percent of the expanded bolt
hole diameter.
• A right angle (90-degree) surface probe may be used for further detail indication,
if needed.

Reference Standard:
• Any reference standard used shall be of the same conductivity 2024-T3 within
±15 percent IACs. It shall have electrical discharge machining (EDM) notches
for simulating defects as calibration references.
• The surface finish shall be 63 RHR or better.
• The reference standard shall have a corner notch size of 0.030 x 0.030 inch
(screen set at minimum of three divisions vertical with a phase signal of between
45 and 120 degrees separation from the horizontal lift-off).
• Frequency used shall be between 100 and 500 kHz.
• The calibration shall be checked at the beginning and end and every 30 minutes
of inspections.

Acceptance:
Relevant crack or crack-like indications with amplitudes equal to or greater
than 50 percent of the reference level signal shall be rejected and documented
(i.e., such an amplitude reading may mean that the spar does not meet type
design requirements and must be reported to Piper Aircraft for disposition;
fluorescent penetrant inspection is to be accomplished on relevant indications as
part of the evaluation).
It is possible for non-crack damage, such as fay gaps, thread marks, scratches,
gouges, or edge chips in the spar bolt hole to return a flaw indication similar to
that of a crack. Multiple indications or broad indications may be associated with
fay gaps or swarf within these fay gaps and may not be representative of cracks.
If an indication is observed, the hole should be carefully inspected for non-crack
damage to eliminate the possibility of a false crack indication. Any non-crack
damage, should be cleaned per ‘Cleaning Surface Imperfections’, below, and
inspected again. If cleaning results in an diameter measurement greater than the
maximum allowed for a nominal hole size, a repair hole size may be permissible
per the below instructions. If an indication is still observed, contact to Piper
Aircraft, Inc. for disposition. See contact information below.
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Cleaning Surface
Imperfections: Surface imperfections (blemishes, drag marks or scratches) in the hole bore can
be locally cleaned – deburred, smoothed, and polished – using a medium (brown
colored) or fine (rust colored) rubberized abrasive, either a point or cylinder, on a
1/16-inch mandrel in a rotary tool:
• Cratex Q8M or Q8F – 1 x 9/32 bullet point
• Cratex Q6M or Q6F – 7/8 x 1/4 cylinder

The best results are obtained between 7,500 and 15,000 RPM, using light work
pressure. To procure Cratex points, call 800-800-4077 or visit www.cratex.com.
To Contact Piper: Any un-resolved crack indication(s) that is discovered as a result of inspections
should be reported to Piper Aircraft Inc., at CustomerService@piper.com or (+1)
772-299-2141. Piper’s normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTES: • Temporary removal of some interior components and/or access panels may be required in order to
accomplish the instructions described in this service letter.
• Prior to inspection, wipe surfaces clean using a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, mineral
spirits, naphtha, or other suitable cleaning agent compatible with cured paints and primers.
• Refer to the appropriate section of the applicable Airplane Maintenance Manual or Service Manual for
the procedures to jack the airplane and for model-specific instructions for the removal and installation
of the main landing gear.
• These instructions apply to both the left and right sides of the aircraft.
The main landing gear (MLG) is attached to the aircraft with threaded fasteners that pass through mounting flanges on
the strut cylinder and the upper and lower flanges of the main wing spar, as depicted in the illustration below. On some of
the affected aircraft, additional threaded fasteners pass through the web of the main wing spar.
1. Place the aircraft on jacks.
2. Remove the fairing from around the strut cylinder housing and the access plate located on the bottom of the
wing and to the rear of the housing by removing attaching screws.
3. Remove the MLG and discard all of the threaded fastener stack ups (which includes screws, bolts, nuts, and
washers) that attach the MLG to the main wing spar. (See Figure 1.)
4. Bolt Hole Inspection
NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions are in inches.
a. Measure the bolt holes in the main wing spar that are common to the MLG cylinder (four holes through
the lower spar flange, four holes through the upper spar flange and two through the spar web). Compare
measured holes sizes against the acceptable maximum hole sizes shown in Table 1.
• If all bolt holes do not exceed the values shown in Table 1, then no oversize repair bolts are required.
Proceed to Step 5.
• If one or more bolt holes exceed the values shown in Table 1, replacement of the factory original hardware
with a 1/64 or 1/32 oversize repair bolt is required. Proceed to Step b.
NOTE: If bolts have signs of damage, they must be replaced and an eddy current inspection performed
on the corresponding bolt holes in the spar. A qualified NDT level II inspector is required to
perform this inspection to ensure the spar does not have crack indications.
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b. For each bolt hole exceeding the acceptable hole size shown in Table 1, determine if the use of an
oversize bolt is permissible. See Table 2 for permissible oversize bolt and reworked hole sizes.
NOTE: Where specified below, the thickness of the spar web and the width and thickness of the spar
flange shall be measured with tools capable of accuracy to ± 0.0005 inches.
Formulas
NOTE: The following methods require an accurate measurement of the width of the spar web, as well
as the upper and lower spar flanges. To gain access, the temporary removal of rivets common
to the spar and the wing skin may be required.
Standard Formula
1) For oversize holes in the spar web, measure the local thickness of the spar web near the affected bolt
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊
hole. If the web thickness measures 0.0908 or 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 greater, �a 21/64
× 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1or� 1/32 oversize bolt is permissible.
− 0.70660
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = � �+� �
2) For oversize holes in the upper spar flange, record 2 measurements 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 for W, Dmeasured , T1 and T2, as
shown in section A-A and section B-B of Figure 1 on page 8. Section A-A is taken through the
Formulas
centerline of the bolt hole.for
Formula Section B-B is taken midway between bolt holes.
Enter the recorded measurements
Oversized Holes of W, T1, and T2 into the following formula, to determine the
maximum diameter repair Spar
in Lower bolt Flange
hole Dmax that may be used.
Standard Formula
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 � × 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 � − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = � 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 � + � 2 �
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 � 2 × 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 � − 0.70660
2 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 =� �+� �
2 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2
Variables

Formula Formulas
for 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = Maximum permissible reworked hole size.
Formulas
Oversized Holes W = Measured width of the flange near the affected hole.
in Lower Spar Flange
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = Measured thickness of the flange near the affected hole (aft side).
Standard Formula
Standard Formula 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = Measured 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 thickness � 2 of ×the
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 �flange
− near the affected hole (fwd side).
0.54275
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = � � + � 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 � × �
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 � − 0.70660
2 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = �� 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 ×� +
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇
1 � �𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇−
2
20.70660 �
3) For oversize holes in the𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 lower=spar � flange,� + � record 22 measurements 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 �for W, D
measured , T1, and T2, as
ExamplesC-C of Figure 1 on
shown in section 2 page 8. Section𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2C-C is taken through the centerline of the
Variables Formula for
bolt hole. Example 1
Formula
Enter the 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 for Oversized
recorded Holes
measurements of W, Treworked into the
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = Maximum permissible 1, and T2 hole size.following formula, to determine the
maximum diameter repair bolt Flange
Oversized Holes in Lower Spar hole D 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊that max
= 2.477
may be𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1used. = 0.268 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 0.215
WSpar
in Lower = Measured
Flange width of the flange near the 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊
affected hole.
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 � × 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 � − 0.54275
2
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = Measured thickness𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷of the=flange
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 � 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 � + � 2.477
near the affected
� 22 × 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1�� −20.54275 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2
× 0.268�
� side).
hole (aft
− 0.54275
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 2.477
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 =𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷�𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 =� + � � �+� � �
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = Measured𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚
thickness 2 of the 2flange near 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 the affected
0.215 hole (fwd side).
Variables

Variables 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = Maximum permissible reworked hole size.

Examples 0.331923
W = Measured width of the flange near − 0.54275
the affected hole.
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = Maximum permissible
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [reworked hole
1.2385 ] + � size. �
0.215
Example W
1 = Measured 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = Measured thickness of the flange near the affected hole (aft side).
width of the flange near the affected hole.
2 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 = Measured thickness of the flange near the affected hole (fwd side).
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = Measured 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 = 2.477of the
thickness 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷1 =flange
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚
0.268
= [ near𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2the
1.2385 =] −
0.215
affected hole
[ 0.9806 ] (aft side).
For clarification of instructions, the following examples for evaluating the lower spar flange are
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = Measured
provided. Upper spar flangethickness of the
calculations areflange
similar.near the affected hole (fwd side).
Examples
2.477𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 = 0.2579
Example 1 2.477 � 2 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚
× 0.268� − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = � �+� �
Examples 2 0.215
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 = 2.477 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = 0.268 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 0.215
Example 1

𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 = 2.477 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2.477 2.477

1 = 0.268 �𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 0.215
× 0.268� − 0.54275
0.3319232− 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷1.2385
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = � ] + � � + �
2 � �
0.215 0.215
2.477
2.477 � × 0.268� − 0.54275
 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = Measured thickness of the flange near the affected hole (aft side).
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = Measured thickness of the flange near the affected hole (fwd side).

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Examples

a) Example
Example 1 1
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 = 2.477 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = 0.268 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 0.215

2.477
2.477 � × 0.268� − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 =� �+� 2 �
2 0.215

0.331923 − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2385 ] + � �
0.215

𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2385 ] − [ 0.9806 ]

𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = 0.2579

Comparing to Table 2, the calculated maximum diameter repair bolt hole Dmax = 0.2579 which
is less than the bolt hole for a 1/64 oversize repair bolt. Instructions in this service bulletin are
not a viable repair for a measured bolt hole diameter Dmeasured that exceeds the original design
maximum allowable bolt hole size of 0.2510 (per Table 1).

Example 2
b) Example 2
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 = 2.482 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = 0.269 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 0.216

2.482
2.482 � 2
× 0.269� − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = � �+� �
2 0.216

0.33383 − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2410 ] + � �
0.216

𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2410 ] − [ 0.96723 ]

𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = 0.2738
Comparing
Example 3 to Table 2, the calculated maximum diameter repair bolt hole Dmax= 0.2738 which
is larger than the bolt hole for a 1/64 oversize repair bolt. Use of a 1/64 oversize repair bolt is
a viable repair, provided that the𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊measured
= 2.488 diameter
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = 0.271 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 discrepant
of the = 0.215 hole D
measured can clean
up to 0.2654 to 0.2664.

2.488
2.488 � 2 × 0.271� − 0.54275 �
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 =� �+�
2 0.215

0.33712 − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2440 ] + � �
0.215
 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2410 ] − [ 0.96723 ]

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𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = 0.2738

c) Example33
Example
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 = 2.488 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇1 = 0.271 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇2 = 0.215

2.488
2.488 � 2
× 0.271� − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 =� �+� �
2 0.215

0.33712 − 0.54275
𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2440 ] + � �
0.215

𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [ 1.2440 ] − [ 0.95640 ]

𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = 0.2876

Comparing to Table 2, the calculated maximum diameter repair bolt hole Dmax = 0.2876 which
is larger than the bolt hole for a 1/32 oversize repair bolt. Use of a 1/32 oversize repair bolt is
a viable repair, provided that the measured diameter of the discrepant hole Dmeasured can clean
up to 0.2810 to 0.2820. However, if the hole will clean up to accept a 1/64 oversize repair bolt,
that option would be preferable, as use of a 1/64 oversize repair bolt will leave open the option
to use a 1/32 oversize bolt for a future repair.
c. To ensure a good fit between the repair bolt and oversized bolt hole, it is permissible (but not required) to
ream the bolt hole within the minimum and maximum tolerances defined in Table 2. Refer to AC 43-13-1B
for clean reaming procedures.
If a bolt hole cannot be cleaned up to within the specified tolerances, or the local thickness of the spar
where the bolt hole is located is insufficient, an alternative repair is required, which is outside the scope
of this service bulletin.
5. Procure replacement installation hardware including oversize repair bolts and mating washers as required.
Refer to the appropriate Airplane Parts Catalog (APC) and Table 2 for part numbers.
6. Reinstall the MLG, access plate, and fairing. Torque all 1/4 inch bolts to 65−100 in·lb.
7. Remove the airplane from jacks.
8. Make a logbook entry documenting compliance with this service bulletin.
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1375E PAGE 8 of 11

MAIN WING SPAR

BOLTS / SCREWS
(4 EACH SIDE)

BOLTS
(2 EACH SIDE)

CYLINDER

BOLTS
(4 EACH SIDE) C

UP
FW
D

MAIN LANDING GEAR (TYPICAL)

RIGHT SIDE SHOWN (LEFT SIDE OPPOSITE)

Figure 1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
Main Landing Gear – Mounting Hardware
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1375E PAGE 9 of 11

Dmeasured

SECTION A−A

T2

T1
UP

FWD

0.625 ±0.012

SECTION B−B

T2

T1
Dmeasured
W

SECTION C−C

Figure 1 (Sheet 2 of 2)
Main Landing Gear – Mounting Hardware
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Table 1
ORIGINAL DESIGN MAXIMUM BOLT HOLE SIZES WITH ORIGINAL BOLTS
NOMINAL ORIGINAL MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
BOLT SIZE BOLT HOLE SIZE
1/4 0.2510

Table 2
OVERSIZED REPAIR PART NUMBERS
AND BOLT HOLE TOLERANCES
NOMINAL MINIMUM MAXIMUM
REPAIR MATING WASHER (2)
ORIGINAL REPAIR BOLT (1) BOLT HOLE BOLT HOLE
BOLT SIZE (UNDER BOLT HEAD)
BOLT SIZE SIZE SIZE

1/64
Oversize NAS6204-*X MS14226-64YC416 (3) 0.2654 0.2664
Shank
1/4
1/32
Oversize NAS6204-*Y MS14226-32YC416 (4) 0.2810 0.2820
Shank

(1) REPAIR BOLT

Repair Bolt Example: REPAIR WASHER

NAS6204 -* X MS14226 - 64 Y C 416

OVERSIZE GRIP (X DENOTES 1/64 OVERSIZE)

(Y DENOTES 1/32 OVERSIZE) PIN SIZE (4/16 DIA.)
MATERIAL CODE (C = CRES)
GRIP DASH NUMBER IN 0.0625 INCREMENTS COATING CODE (Y = BLACK OXIDE COATING)
NAS NUMBER OVERSIZE CODE (64 DENOTES 1/64 OVERSIZE)
(32 DENOTES 1/32 OVERSIZE)
(2) REPAIRWasher
Mating WASHERExample: “-” DENOTE REGULAR SERIES
MS14226 - 64 Y C 416 MS NUMBER

PIN SIZE (4/16 DIA.)

MATERIAL CODE (C = CRES)
COATING CODE (Y = BLACK OXIDE COATING)
OVERSIZE CODE (64 DENOTES 1/64 OVERSIZE)
(32 DENOTES 1/32 OVERSIZE)
“-” DENOTE REGULAR SERIES
MS NUMBER

(3) It is permissible to use a NAS1149-C0463XB washer as an equivalent alternative.

(4) It is permissible to use a NAS1149-C0463YB washer as an equivalent alternative.
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1375E PAGE 11 of 11

MATERIAL REQUIRED: Per aircraft:

• Twenty (20) bolts/screws each, per the applicable Piper APC and/or Table 2
• As required, washers and nuts, per the applicable Piper APC and/or Table 2

AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: Procure parts from your General Aviation Supplier or at your Piper Approved
Service Center – Find your local service center at https://www.piper.com/

EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service bulletin is effective on March 20, 2025.

SUMMARY: Please contact your Piper Approved Service Center to make arrangements for
compliance with this service bulletin in accordance with the compliance time
indicated.
NOTE: Please notify the factory of any address/ownership corrections. Changes should include aircraft model,
serial number, and current owner’s name and address.

Corrections and/or changes should be directed to:

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
Attn: Customer Service
2926 Piper Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32960
or:
CustomerService@piper.com
Please include in subject line: “Aircraft ownership update”