Piper PA-46 Meridian manuals

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) schedule for the Piper PA-46 series, specifically the Malibu and Meridian models. It outlines compliance requirements for various airworthiness directives issued by the FAA, applicable to the PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP aircraft. The ADs address critical safety issues, including inspections, modifications, and operational limitations to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft. The document serves as a reference for operators and maintenance personnel to maintain compliance with airworthiness standards and to ensure the safety of flight operations. It includes specific compliance dates and procedures for addressing identified safety concerns, particularly in severe icing conditions and other operational hazards.

• Compliance with FAA ADs is required before the issuance of a New Zealand Certificate of Airworthiness.
• Severe icing conditions can degrade aircraft performance; pilots must follow specific procedures to exit such conditions.
• Flap drive bellcrank assemblies must be inspected to prevent loss of control; compliance is required within specified hours of operation.
• Control wheel attachment inspections are mandatory to ensure safety; modifications may be required based on serial numbers.
• Turbine inlet temperature gauge systems must be inspected and calibrated regularly to prevent engine failure.