Preventive Maintenance; Airplane Alterations - Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-JIOP, MALIBU
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HAND/SERV/MAINT
A spectrographic analysis of the oil is available from several sources.
This inspection, if performed properly, provides a good check of the internal
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condition of the engine. To be accurate, induction air filters must be cleaned
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or changed regularly, and oil samples must be taken and sent in at regular
intervals.
8.5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The holder of a pilot certificate issued under Federal Aviation Regulations
(FAR) Part 61 may perform certain preventive maintenance as defined in the
FARs. This maintenance may be performed only on an aircraft which the pilot
owns and operates, and which is not used in air carrier or air taxi/commercial
operations service.
All other aircraft maintenance must be accomplished by a person or
facility appropriately certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) to perform that work.
Anytime maintenance is accomplished, an entry must be made in the
appropriate aircraft maintenance records. The entty shall include:
(a) The date the work was accomplished.
(b) Description of the work.
(c) Number of hours on the aircraft.
(d) The certificate number of pilot performing the work.
(e) Signature of the individual doing the work.
8.7 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS
If the owner desires to have his aircraft modified, he must obtain FAA
approval for the alteration. Major alterations accomplished in accordance
with advisory Circular 43.13-2, when performed by an A
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P mechanic, may
be approved by the local FAA office. Major alterations to the basic airframe
or systems not covered by AC 43.13-2 require a Supplemental Type
Certificate.
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REVISED: MARCH 20, 1991
REPORT: VH-1200
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