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SERVICE

BULLETIN

Date: October 23, 2015 (M)

NO. 1213A

Service Bulletin (SB) 1213A supersedes SB 1213 in its entirety. Aircraft that have previously complied with SB 1213 

are in compliance with SB 1213A. 

Subject: Emergency Gear Extension Cable Routing 

Inspection

Reason for Revision: SB 1213A changes format from the original document 

release. It also expands the number of affected airplanes. 

Models Affected: Serial Numbers Affected:

PA-44-180 Seminole 4496245 through 4496377, 4496379, 4496380,

4496384 through 4496386

Compliance Time: Within 30 days of receipt of this service bulletin

Approval: The engineering aspects of this service document have been shown to comply 

with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved.

Purpose: In some affected aircraft, the emergency gear extension cable may be routed 

incorrectly. Left uncorrected, this condition could allow the copilot’s left rudder 

pedal to become entangled with the cable, resulting in a restriction of rudder 

movement.

This service bulletin mandates a one-time examination of the routing and security 

of the emergency gear extension cable and, if necessary, instructions to reroute 

the emergency gear extension cable to conform to type design. 

Safety Intent: The safety intent of this service bulletin is to prevent the copilot rudder pedals from 

contacting or being restrained by the emergency gear extension cable. 

CONFIGURATION

DESCRIPTION: Incorporating this service bulletin will ensure that the emergency gear extension 

cable is correctly installed. Specifically, the instructions in this service bulletin will 

ensure that the cable is properly clamped to the toe brake brace assembly tube, 

forward of the rudder pedals, so that the cable does not inhibit rudder control and 

nose gear steering. 

PIPER CONSIDERS

COMPLIANCE MANDATORY

ATA: 3230

Piper Aircraft, Inc.

2926 Piper Drive

Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1213A PAGE 2 of 4

Instructions:

NOTE: Some steps in these instructions are identified as “required for compliance” (RC). If this service bulletin 

is mandated by an airworthiness directive (AD), the steps identified as RC must be done to comply with 

the AD. Steps not identified as RC are recommended and may be deviated from, done as a part of other 

actions, or done with accepted methods different from those given in this SB, if the RC steps can be done 

and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition.

NOTE: When checking for positive clearance between the rudder pedal and the emergency gear extension cable, 

be advised that maximum forward deflection of the left rudder pedal is achieved only by full left rudder 

input combined with full left brake input with the aircraft on jacks. Refer to Section 7-10-00, Jacking, in the 

applicable Piper Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM). 

Part I. Inspection

RC – Examine the routing of the emergency gear extension cable, located forward of the copilot (right seat) left 

side rudder pedal. Verify that the cable is routed forward of the toe brake brace assembly. Also verify that the 

cable is secured with the proper clamp to the outboard bolt common to the toe brake brace assembly tubes and 

the rudder pedal assembly, as shown in Figure 1. 

NOte: Figure 1 shows two (2) bolts in close proximity. A conforming installation will have the cable clamp 

installed on the outboard bolt, with the cable clamp oriented 15° above the outboard direction, exactly 

as shown in Figure 1. Any other configuration is nonconforming, and must be reworked.

•	 If the emergency gear extension cable is installed in the aircraft as described above, rework is not required. 

Proceed to Part III. 

•	 If the emergency gear extension cable is NOT installed as described above, rework is required. Proceed to 

Part II. 

Part II. Rework

1. RC – If the hardware that mounts the emergency gear extension cable to the rudder pedal assembly is 

incorrectly installed, remove and reinstall to match the configuration shown in Figure 1. 

2. If some or all of the hardware shown in Figure 1 is missing, order replacement hardware from Piper. 

See Table 1 under MATERIAL REQUIRED, below. 

3. RC – Place the aircraft on jacks to allow free rotation of the nose gear. (Refer to Section 7-10-00, Jacking, in 

the applicable AMM.) Operate the rudder pedals and brakes through the full range of motion and verify that the 

rudder pedals do not contact the emergency gear extension cable.

4. RC – Perform a functional test of the emergency gear extension cable, as specified in Chapter 32 of the 

applicable AMM. Verify smooth operation of the emergency gear knob and adjust the cable routing as needed 

to eliminate any possibility of contact with the rudder pedal. Remove the aircraft from jacks. (Refer to Section 

7-10-00, Jacking, in the applicable AMM.)

5. Proceed to Part III.

Part III. Documentation of Compliance

Make a logbook entry documenting compliance with this service bulletin.
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1213A PAGE 3 of 4

Figure 1

Emergency Gear Extension Cable, Correct Routing

TOE BRAKE BRACE ASSEMBLY TUBES

LOOKING FWD AT COPILOT SIDE

OUTBD

UP

A A

EMERGENCY GEAR

EXTENSION CABLE

RUDDER PEDAL ASSEMBLY

(CO-PILOT SIDE)

CORRECT CABLE ROUTING

CLAMP ORIENTATION

15°

CLAMP (P/N 454-930) HOLDING CABLE 

IS ATTACHED TO OUTBOARD BOLT

RUDDER PEDAL

ASSEMBLY AN3-17A BOLT (400-450)

OUTBD

AFT FWD

VIEW A−A

LOOKING UP

EMERGENCY GEAR

EXTENSION CABLE

FORWARD BULKHEAD 

ASSEMBLY

NAS1149FO363P

WASHER (690-612)

NAS43HT3-28 SPACER (687-209)

NAS1149FO363P

WASHER (690-612)

MS21042-3

NUT (404-526)

PS10017-2-6 CLAMP (454-930)

CORRECT CABLE ROUTING

INCORRECT

CABLE ROUTING
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1213A PAGE 4 of 4

MATERIAL REQUIRED: On condition only, order parts required per Table 1, per aircraft

Table 1

Replacement Mounting Hardware

Quantity Piper Part Number Nomenclature Description

1 454-930 CLAMP PS10017-2-6 

2 690-612 WASHER NAS1149F0363P 

1 687-209 SPACER NAS43HT3-28 

1 404-526 NUT MS21042-3 

1 400-450 BOLT AN3-17A 

AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: Your Factory Authorized Piper Service Facility

Effectivity date: This service bulletin is effective upon receipt.

Summary: Applicable factory participation is limited to new aircraft in warranty at the time of 

compliance. Factory participation will remain in effect for a period of time not to 

exceed 180 days from the date of this service bulletin. 

Please contact your Factory Authorized Piper Service Facility 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