Piper Malibu Meridian PA-46-500TP Airplane Maintenance Manual page 1560

3. Effectivity
This maintenance manual is effective for PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian airplane serial numbers
4697001 and up. This encompasses the following model years:
NOTE: The following information is provided as a general reference only.
Model Year Serial Numbers
2000 4697001 thru 4697037
2001 4697038 thru 4697119, and
4697121, 4697123, & 4697125
2002 4697120, 4697122, 4697124,
and 4697126 thru 4697141,
and 4697143, and
4697145 thru 4697147
4. Serial Number Explanation
Example:
TYPE CERTIFICATE DESIGNATION
5. Assignment of Subject Material
This publication is divided into industry standard, three element, numeric subject groupings as follows:
A. System/Chapter - The various groups are broken down into major systems such as Environmental
Systems, Electrical Power, Landing Gear, etc. They are assigned a number, which becomes the first
element of the standardized numbering system. Thus, the element "28" of the number 28-40-01
refers to the chapter "Fuel". Everything concerning the fuel system will be covered in this chapter.
B. Sub-System/Section - The major systems/chapters of an airplane are broken down into
subsystems. These sub-systems are identified by the second element of the standard numbering
system. The element "40" of the number 28-40-01 concerns itself with the indicating section of the
fuel system.
C. Unit/Subject - The individual units within a sub-system/section may be identified by the third
element of the standard numbering system. The element "01" of the number 28-40-01 is a subject
designator. This element is assigned at the option of the manufacturer and is normally zeroed out by
PIPER.
Refer to paragraph 14, Chapter/Section Index Guide, for a complete breakdown and list. The material is
arranged in ascending numerical sequence.
6. Pagination
The Chapter - Section (i.e. - 28-40-00) numbering system (explained above) forms the primary page
numbering system for this manual. Within each Section, pages are numbered consecutively beginning
with Page 1 (i.e. - 28-40-00, Page 1). Additionally, the aerofiche grid numbering system (explained
below) is also used to indicate location within the manual.
INTRODUCTION
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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-500TP, MALIBU MERIDIAN
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Model Year
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
46 97 001
Serial Numbers
4697142, 4697144, and
4697148 thru 4697173
4697174 thru 4697197
4697198 thru 4697215
4697216 thru 4697282
4697283 and up
SEQUENCE NUMBER
MODEL CODE
97 = PA-46-500TP MALIBU MERIDIAN
8A10