Aircraft Spruce now carries the M-4 Piper Control Yoke Taper Pin Tool, a specialty tool that was designed to counter the frustration of removing the Piper control wheel taper pin per the recent AD.
With the aid of the M-4 tool, even the most stubborn taper pin can be removed in minutes without vibration or stress being induced on your aircraft or the surrounding delicate instruments and avionics, according to company officials. The tool is self-indexing, locking the taper pin in position and securing itself in place for easy pin removal.
Made in the USA and precision milled from bar stock, the body is Cad Plated for corrosion resistance and the press screw is Grade 8 to assure long life. The Piper Control Yoke Taper Pin Tool is priced at $249. For more information: 877-477-7823 or AircraftSpruce.com and reference part number 12-02620.
Sounds too expensive for a seldom used tool. Piper should put out a sketch and allow local fabrication. I could make it in my shop for a $100. For my self it would not cost more than $ 20 . Regards Ray Simpkins