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AD/PA-30/16 - System Voltage Decal - Installation

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This Airworthiness Directive (safety rule) requires owners and operators of Piper PA-30 and PA-39 Twin Comanche aircraft to install a clear label near the external power connection point indicating the aircraft's electrical system voltage.

What this means:

Who it affects: Anyone who owns or operates these specific twin-engine Piper aircraft (all models)
What you must do: Place a decal (sticker) next to where ground power plugs into the aircraft showing the DC system voltage (e.g., 12V or 24V)
Why it matters: This prevents ground crew from accidentally connecting incompatible power sources, which could damage the aircraft's electrical system or create a fire hazard
When: Immediately (the directive uses the term "forthwith," meaning compliance is required right away)

This is a straightforward, one-time safety modification to ensure ground power compatibility.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Piper PA-30 & 39 (Twin Comanche) Series Aeroplanes

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Applicability: All models.

Requirement: Clear indication of the system voltage of the direct current installation shall be provided adjacent to the external power connection.

Compliance: Forthwith.

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