The PA-22 Tri-Pacer is a four-seat light utility aircraft built by PIPER Aircraft. Its manufacturing history began in 1947 with the PA-15 Vagabond, a two-seat taildragger. This led to the PA-20 Pacer, which evolved into the PA-22, distinguishing itself with tricycle landing gear. Production of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer ran from 1950 to 1964, with a total of 9,490 units built. A two-seat trainer version, the PA-22-108 Colt, was introduced in 1960.
A range of platforms and access solutions support maintenance operations for this aircraft. These include the Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Branach Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog.
These access solutions address maintenance needs across all major sections. Access is provided for the Nose Section (Radome, Antenna, Nose Avionics, Windshield & Cockpit, Bulkhead) and Forward Fuselage components (MED, Cargo/Baggage, Lighting Systems, Cabin Access, ECS, Forward Wheel Well Access). Access is also facilitated for the Landing Gear (NLG and MLG) and the Middle Fuselage / Wing Box Area (Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, Oil Maintenance, Cabin Interior, Wi-Fi, Emergency Exit). Wing & Engine Pylon access addresses all engine and wing component maintenance, including the Pylon, Anti-Ice systems, Engine components (Inlet/Exhaust, Body, Flap, Fan, Compressor, Turbine, FADEC/EEC, Hydraulics, Fuel Tanks/Pumps, Undercowl, Armpit). For the AFT Fuselage and Tail Section, platforms provide access for the AFT Bulkhead, Cargo, Cabin Doors, Auxiliary Fuel, Environmental Ducting, Rear Avionics, and Empennage components (Stabilisers, Rudder).
