Explore the latest issue of Piper Flyer, featuring practical guidance on owner-performed maintenance, a breakdown of Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1400, the evolution of the Piper PA-46, and a look at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh through a child’s eyes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features:
Page 20: Owner Performed Maintenance: Setting Yourself Up for Success
With the right tools, manuals, and guidance, pilots can legally handle many routine maintenance tasks themselves. Find out which tools and documents you need to get started. By Jacqueline Shipe
Page 24: Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1400.
Service Bulletin 1400 is the latest Piper wing‑structure corrosion alert, adding recurring inspections for PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 airframes. By Steve Ells
Page 30: The Making of the M-Class: A History of Piper’s PA-46
What began as a six-seat, high-altitude piston single grew into a versatile lineup of pressurized and unpressurized pistons and turboprops that now anchors Piper’s business-class offerings. By Scott Kinney
Page 38: AirVenture Isn’t Just for Pilots— It’s for Kids, Too
JASON TUGGLE discovers a new love of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as seen through his daughter’s eyes.
Columns:
8 The View From Here Jennifer Dellenbusch
8 Letters to the Editor
10 The High and the Writey: Meh—Aviation’s Most Valuable Resource. By Kevin Garrison
14 Questions & Answers: RAM 160 Upgrade on a Cherokee, Carbon Monoxide Detectors. By Steve Ells
46 News
56 Advertiser Index
57 Member Services Directory
58 Event Calendar
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