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SECTIONS
HANDLING, SERV &
MAINT
PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
PA-28-161,
WARRIOR
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8.7 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS
If
the owner desires to have his aircraft modified, he must obtain FAA
approval for the alteration. Major alterations accomplished in accordance
with Advisory Circular 43.13-2, when performed by an A & P mechanic,
may be approved by the local FAA office. Major alterations to the basic
airframe
or
systems not covered by AC 43.13-2 require a Supplemental Type
Certificate.
The owner. or pilot is required to ascertain that the following Aircraft
Papers are in order and in the aircraft.
(a)
To
be
displayed in the aircraft at all times:
(1) Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Form FAA-8100-2.
(2) Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA-8050-3.
(3)
Aircraft Radio Station License
if
transmitters are installed.
(b)
To
be
carried in the aircraft at all times:
(1)
Pilot's Operating Handbook.
(2) Weight and Balance data plus a copy
of
the latest Repair
and Alteration Form FAA-337,
if
applicable.
(3) Aircraft equipment list.
Although the aircraft and engine logbooks are not required to be in the
aircraft, they should
be
made available upon request. Logbooks should
be
complete
and
up
to
date.
Good
records will reduce maintenance
cost
by
giving the mechanic information about
what
has or has not been accom-
plished.
REPORT:
VB-1180
8-4
ISSUED: AUGUST 13, 1982
REVISED:
JULY
15, 1983