The "correct" way to get a leaky air vent to close is to replace the
seal material on the flap. It is a pain in the butt because most Pipers
use a design where the seal material is sandwiched between 2 aluminum
plates that are riveted together. This is similar to the flap in the
carb air box. I believe Piper sells the assembly, but I predict the
price is probably high (like $60). I believe that is what I paid for an
air box flap replacement. I never compared them, but they look VERY similar.

The seals on my '74 air vents work fine.

A temporary fix that does not screw anything up is to stuff a Nerf ball
into the plastic vent diverter. However, many cheapskates have broken
vents that they won't replace. In many Warriors and Archers, the front
vents are situated too far back to be of any use, even if the plastic
diverters are in place. On my 140, they are just forward enough to blast
on the front of my body and face.

Good Luck,
Mike



Scott Lowrey wrote:
Paul Folbrecht wrote:


The previous owner had put some clear packing tape over the wing root
vents for winter flying, and when I peeled the stuff off it took paint
with it, leaving me with spots of bare metal.


Man, that seems like a stupid (but functional) way to block an air
intake. I'm not an owner, though. Is there a "correct" way to do this?

-Scott


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