Cleveland
Wheels & Brakes
SERVICE
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Aircraft Wheel & Brake
1160 Center Road
BULLETIN
Avon, Ohio 44011 USA
1-800-BRAKING (272-5464)
440-937-1272 z FAX 440-937-5409
LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR – ROD SEAL LEAKAGE – INSPECT / REPLACE
EFFECTIVITY: Parker Hannifin, Aircraft Wheel & Brake, Landing Gear Retract Cylinder P/N
SFA232-5 (The New Piper Aircraft Inc. P/N 96860-2, part code 455-994) consisting
of all non-serial numbered units. Newly manufactured actuators identified with a
part number SFA232-5 Rev B or later revision and serial number or factory
overhauled units identified with part number SFA232-5 Rev B or later revision, and
units upgraded per SB7076 with Mfg date 02R03 or later date will already contain
the product improvements presented in this service bulletin.
APPLICABILITY: The New Piper Aircraft Inc. aircraft models PA-28R series, PA-32R series, PA-34
series, and PA-44 series, equipped with the Parker Hannifin, Aircraft Wheel &
Brake, Landing Gear Retract Cylinder P/N SFA232-5. This actuator is used in the
main gear location of all models listed, and also in the nose gear location on aircraft
model PA-34 series only.
REASON: Product Improvement: Reports of external fluid leakage at the rod end gland seal
resulting in reduced service life have been received.
DESCRIPTION: This document provides the necessary instructions to inspect, remove and replace
or overhaul the referenced retract cylinders. In addition to the new end gland to rod
seal, an improved piston seal has also been introduced. A service bulletin kit, P/N
SB7076-1 has been created to upgrade affected actuators to the P/N SFA232-5
Rev B or later revision improved version.
Failure to comply with this service bulletin may result in continued leakage and may
affect the ability of the cylinder to retract or extend the landing gear in the event of
excessive fluid leakage past the rod seal.
To obtain a factory overhaul, affected retract cylinders are to be returned to Parker
Hannifin through an Authorized Piper Distributor.
COMPLIANCE: Mandatory: Perform the attached accomplishment instructions within 25 hours
after receipt of this service bulletin, next 100 hour or annual inspection, whichever
comes first.
WEIGHT & BALANCE: No change
PUBLICATIONS: The information contained in this service bulletin will be incorporated at time of next
revision of the CMSFA232-5, Component Overhaul and Maintenance Manual.
Rev A December 8, 2005 SB7076
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SERVICE BULLETIN
MATERIALS: All parts are to be ordered through The New Piper Aircraft Inc. See Description
paragraph above for explanation of how the following kit is to be used.
SB7076-1 Service Bulletin Upgrade Kit: This kit will upgrade one non-serialized
P/N SFA232-5 actuator to the current improved seal configurations for the end
gland and piston. All components except for the aluminum cylinder body and
swivel bearing are to be replaced. To facilitate service bulletin upgrade
accomplishment the new seal and wear ring have been removed from the seal
repair kit and pre-installed in the 141-01902 End Gland to create the SB7076-2 End
Gland Assy. The following parts are included in each SB7076-1 upgrade kit.
Part Number: Description Qty
SB7076-2 End Gland Assy (consists of the following parts) 1
067-15600 Wear Ring (removed from 199-538A Kit) 1 Ref
101-63500 Seal (removed from 199-538A Kit) 1 Ref
141-01902 End Gland 1
A 182-02503 Piston Rod 1
166-19800 Nameplate (See instructions below) 1
199-538A Seal Repair Kit 1
SB7076 Service Bulletin 1
166-19800 Nameplate Completion Instructions For SB7076:
Part Number: SFA232-5 Rev B (or later current revision in effect)
Rating: 2000PSI
Fluid: MIL-H-5606
Customer P/N field: Upgraded per SB7076
Cure Date Text Field: Cure Date
Cure Date: (Qtr)Q(Year)
Mfg. Date: 02R03 (Date to default to current month nameplate is printed)
ACCOMPLISHMENT
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Inspect all new stock, spares stock and affected aircraft for part number
SFA232-5 retract cylinders that are not serialized.
2) If the affected retract cylinders are not found, compliance with this Service
Bulletin has been achieved and no further action is required. Make an
appropriate airframe logbook entry of compliance.
3) If the affected retract cylinders are found, inspect each actuator for leakage.
Leakage is defined as fluid accumulating on the outside of the gland and
running off the piston rod, falling from the rod end bearing. The rod, ball end
bearing, linkage and wheel well may be splattered with fluid. Leakage is not to
be confused with the build up of a soft partial or continuous stationary ring of
dust, fluid, and inert material accumulated at the end of the rod. This is a
normal condition particularly for the new configuration.
4) If the affected retract cylinders are not found to be leaking, it is permissible to
keep them in service and re-inspect at each 100 hour or annual inspection,
whichever comes first. Make an appropriate airframe logbook entry of
compliance.
5) If affected retract cylinders are found to be leaking on the aircraft they will need
to be replaced or overhauled. Overhaul or replace actuators and perform
landing gear rigging and cycle checks in accordance with Piper Service
Manual. Make an appropriate airframe logbook entry of compliance and return
aircraft to service.
SB7076 Rev A December 8, 2005
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