Piper PA-46 Malibu — Airworthiness Directives
1 airworthiness directives reference for the Piper PA-46 Malibu.
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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES · 2004
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia concerning the Piper PA-46 Malibu series aeroplanes. Specifically, it addresses the PA-46-500TP model, detailing necessary inspections and actions related to the oxygen generator system. The directive is a response to safety concerns raised by the FAA regarding the potential inoperability of the emergency oxygen system due to improper installation of protective covers and silicon tubes. Compliance with the directive is mandatory to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants during emergency situations.
- This AD applies to Piper PA-46-500TP aeroplanes, serial numbers 4697001 to 4697163.
- Inspect the oxygen generator for protective covers and silicon tubes as per SB No. 1140.
- Complete inspections within 50 hours TIS or 30 days after the directive's effective date.
- Remove any protective covers or silicon tubes found during inspections before further flight.
- The directive is effective from 13 September 2004.
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