Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2008-12-24 · Effective 2009-01-28 · 73 FR 78934
Document
Document number
E8-30406
Federal Register citation
73 FR 78934
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Piper
Publication date
2008-12-24
Effective date
2009-01-28
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1085
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T, and PA-46- 500TP airplanes. This AD requires you to install a stall warning heat control modification kit. This AD results from ice forming on the stall vane heater during flights into icing conditions with the landing gear down. We are issuing this AD to prevent ice from forming on the stall vane, which may result in failure of the stall warning system. This failure could result in the pilot being unaware of an approaching stall situation.