SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Piper PA-46 Malibu Mirage · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is a schedule of airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Piper PA-46 series aircraft, including the Malibu and Malibu Mirage models. It outlines a specific directive related to the Bendix/King KAP 150/KFC 150 flight control systems installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates the installation of a pitch servo cover kit to prevent moisture intrusion that could lead to corrosion and potential malfunction of the flight control system. Compliance with this directive is required within a specified timeframe to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
- Affected models: Piper PA-46-310P Malibu and PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage.
- Install pitch servo cover kit part number 050-03007-0000.
- Follow instructions in Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No 312 dated March 19, 1990.
- Compliance required within 90 days after November 12, 1992.
- Moisture intrusion can cause corrosion and malfunction of flight control systems.
Document
Source
Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 1992
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 11 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
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- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to Piper PA-46-310P Malibu and PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage aircraft equipped with Bendix/King KAP 150/KFC 150 flight control systems.
Requirement
Operators are required to install a pitch servo cover kit, part number 050-03007-0000, following the instructions provided in Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No 312, dated March 19, 1990.
Compliance
Compliance with the directive must be achieved within 90 days after November 12, 1992.
Background
The FAA has reported issues with moisture causing corrosion on electronic circuit boards within the flight control system, which could lead to undesired elevator movements. This directive aims to mitigate that risk by preventing moisture from entering the circuit boards.
Safety notes
- Moisture can lead to undesired movement of the elevators, posing safety risks.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Piper PA-46 (Malibu) Series Aeroplanes AD/PA-46/24 Bendix/King KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems 12/92 Applicability: PA-46-310P Malibu and PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage aircraft with Bendix/King KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed. Requirement: Install a pitch servo cover kit, part number 050-03007-0000 in accordance with the instructions in Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No 312 dated 19 march 1990. Note: FAA AD 92-18-08 Amendment 39-8352 refers. Compliance: Within 90 days after 12 November 1992. Background: The FAA has received reports of moisture causing corrosion on electronic circuit boards of the flight control system, the moisture having entered the circuit boards through the pitch servo. This moisture could possibly lead to undesired movement of the elevators. Compliance with this Directive will prevent moisture from entering the circuit board through the pitch servo. The effective date required by the FAA is extended by approximately one month for Australian registered aircraft.