Piper PA-32R Saratoga — Service Bulletins

This document is Service Bulletin No. 811A issued by Piper Aircraft Corporation, effective May 12, 1986. It addresses mandatory compliance for several Piper aircraft models, including the PA-32R Saratoga. The bulletin focuses on the replacement of ammeters due to reports of loose connections that could lead to electrical failures or fires in the cockpit. It provides detailed instructions for compliance, including the necessary parts and compliance time frame. The bulletin is divided into two parts, each outlining specific instructions and materials required for the ammeter replacement and calibration checks.

• Compliance is mandatory within 10 hours of operation or the next scheduled inspection.
• Loose ammeter connections can cause electrical failures or fires in the cockpit.
• Ammeter Replacement Kit, Piper Part Number 765-186, is required for installation.
• Inspect ammeter gauges for a white dot to ensure proper calibration.
• Credit for parts and labor is available when compliance is performed at an authorized Piper facility.