{"id":"F2006B06038","name":"AD/PA-46/31 - Electronic Control Modules","slug":"ad-pa-46-31-electronic-control-modules","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114436,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06038-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nFor the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nPiper PA-46 (Malibu) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/PA-46/31 Electronic Control Modules 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/PA-46/31 Electronic Control Modules 5/2004","content":"# AD/PA-46/31 Electronic Control Modules 5/2004\n\nApplicability: Model PA-46-500TP aeroplanes, serial numbers 4697001 through 4697140 and 4697142 through 4697153 inclusive.\n\nRequirement: 1. Remove the following parts and return them to the manufacturer for modification in accordance with the instructions in Piper Service Bulletin (SB) No 1132, dated 4 June 2003:\n\n| Assembly                         | Part Number |\n| -------------------------------- | ----------- |\n| Pilot's circuit breaker panel    | 102228-002  |\n| Co-pilot's circuit breaker panel | 102228-006  |\n| Dimmer lighting module           | 102226-002  |\n| Stall vane heat module           | 102227-002  |\n| Propeller heat module            | 102227-006  |\n\n    2. Visually inspect all remaining exposed wires and equipment for evidence of heat damage and repair any damage found in accordance with the instructions in Piper SB 1132.\n\n    3. Following the instructions in Piper SB 1132, install the modified circuit breaker panel assemblies and the remote modules received from the manufacturer.\n\n    4. The following assemblies may not be installed on any aeroplane as a replacement part unless modified inn accordance with piper SB 1132:\n\n| Assembly                         | Part Number |\n| -------------------------------- | ----------- |\n| Pilot's circuit breaker panel    | 102228-002  |\n| Co-pilot's circuit breaker panel | 102228-006  |\n| Dimmer lighting module           | 102226-002  |\n| Stall vane heat module           | 102227-002  |\n| Propeller heat module            | 102227-006  |\n\nNote: FAA AD 2004-03-32 Amdt 39-13476 refers.\n\nCompliance: For Requirement 1 \\- Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this Directive.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive confines corrective action to the listed PA-46-500TP serial numbers and specified assemblies and imposes modification, inspection and installation requirements; it does not broaden applicability beyond those aircraft or add obligations other than the listed corrective steps and the 100‑hour TIS compliance for the initial removals."},"complexity_factors":["Limited applicability to a specific model and discrete serial-number range reduces legal scope.","Technical work requires manufacturer modification per Piper SB No 1132, creating dependency on manufacturer processes.","Multiple required actions: removal, return for modification, visual inspection for heat damage, repair if found, and reinstallation.","Prohibition on installing unmodified parts creates an ongoing compliance obligation for maintenance/parts supply.","Compliance deadline (100 hours TIS for Requirement 1) imposes a short-term scheduling/logistics burden on operators.","Reference to external documents (Piper SB 1132 and FAA AD 2004-03-32) increases complexity of determining exact procedures."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of specified Piper PA-46-500TP aeroplanes (serial numbers 4697001–4697140 and 4697142–4697153) to remove five named circuit-breaker and remote electronic modules, return them to the manufacturer for modification under Piper Service Bulletin 1132, inspect for heat damage, and reinstall the modified units. It also bans fitting unmodified replacements. CASA (the delegate) issues the AD; aircraft operators pay for removal, modification, inspection and reinstall and must comply within 100 hours TIS for the initial removals."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow airworthiness directive addressing a specific safety defect in specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of correcting an unsafe condition with electronic control modules in the identified Piper PA-46-500TP aircraft."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive with only 4 requirements","Clear applicability section limiting scope to specific serial numbers","Simple cross-reference to one external document (Piper Service Bulletin 1132)","Straightforward compliance deadline (100 hours time-in-service)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Minimal defined terms (only standard aviation terminology like 'time-in-service')"],"plain_english_summary":"This mandatory CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of about 153 Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu aircraft (specified serial numbers) to remove and replace faulty circuit breaker panels and heating control modules, inspect for heat damage to wiring/equipment, repair any damage, and only fit modified parts per Piper SB 1132.\n\nIt addresses overheating that could cause fires or electrical failure; compliance is required within 100 flight hours."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-31-electronic-control-modules","history":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-31-electronic-control-modules/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-31-electronic-control-modules/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-31-electronic-control-modules/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-31-electronic-control-modules/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-31-electronic-control-modules/documents"}}