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AIRPLANE
SERIAL NO. _______________________REGIST. NO.___________________________
PA-46-310P
REPORT: VB-1300 FAA APPROVED BY:
DATE OF APPROVAL:
AUGUST 6, 1986
THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE
PILOT BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND CONSTITUTES THE FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL. THIS HANDBOOK MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE
AT ALL TIMES.
REVISED: APRIL 27, 1990
MALIBU
PA-46-310P
OPERATING
HANDBOOK
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
AIRPLANE
D. H. TROMPLER
D.O.A. NO. SO-1
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
SN 4608008
THRU 4608140
PILOT'S
AND
FAA APPROVED

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  • Page 1 MALIBU PA-46-310P SN 4608008 THRU 4608140 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AIRPLANE AIRPLANE SERIAL NO. _______________________REGIST. NO.___________________________ PA-46-310P REPORT: VB-1300 FAA APPROVED BY: D. H. TROMPLER D.O.A. NO. SO-1 DATE OF APPROVAL: PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AUGUST 6, 1986...
  • Page 2 WARNING EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS HANDBOOK TO APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT. THIS HAND- BOOK IS VALID FOR USE WITH THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THE FACE OF THE TITLE PAGE. SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION MUST BE PROPERLY INSERTED.
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  • Page 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU APPLICABILITY Application of this handbook is limited to the specific Piper PA-46-310P model airplane designated by serial number and registration number on the face of the title page of this handbook. This handbook cannot be used for operational purposes unless kept in a current status.
  • Page 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU REVISIONS The information compiled in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, with the exception of the equipment list, will be kept current by revisions distributed to the airplane owners. The equipment list was current at the time the airplane was licensed by the manufacturer and thereafter must be maintained by the owner.
  • Page 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Current Revisions to the PA-46-350P Malibu Pilot's Operating Handbook, REPORT: VB-1300 issued JULY 1, 1986 Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev.
  • Page 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 1 cont. 4-27 Relocated Note to page 4-26. Relocated info. from page 4-26.
  • Page 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 2 Revised Table of Contents. (871027) 9-129 Added Supplement 14 thru 9-134 D.H.Trompler Nov. 2, 1987 Date Rev.
  • Page 10 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 3 9-61 Relocated info. from Cont. page 9-60. Added item (h) (3). 9-65 Corrected spelling.
  • Page 11 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 5 8-11 Revised para. 8.21. (PR881201) Revised Table of Contents. Revised Supplement No. 1 title and para.
  • Page 12 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS (cont) Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 8 Title Revised Serial Applicability. (PR900427) 5-29 Corrected header. Revised Table of Contents.
  • Page 13 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 9 9-64 Revised Supplement number (cont.) in header. 9-103 Revised item (d). 9-119 Corrected Date of Approval.
  • Page 14 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 10 cont. 7-37 Para. 7.29 revised and info. deleted. Info relocated from page 7-38. 7-38 Para. 7.29 revised and info. deleted.
  • Page 15 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 12 8-17 Revised para. 8.35. (continued) 8-18 Revised para. 8.35. 8-22 Added page & para. 8.36. 8-23 Added page & para. 8.36. 8-24 Added page.
  • Page 16 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK LOG OF REVISIONS Revision FAA Approved Number and Revised Description of Revisions Signature Code Pages and Date Rev. 14 Added Warning and moved (PR021014) info. to page iv. Moved info. from page iii. vi-h Added Rev. 14 to L of R. Moved info.
  • Page 17 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU, TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS...
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  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA-46-310P, MALIBU GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL Paragraph Page Introduction ................Engine..................Propeller ................... Fuel................... Oil..................... 1.11 Maximum Weights ..............1.13 Standard Airplane Weights............1.15 Cabin and Entry Dimensions............ 1.17 Baggage Space and Entry Dimensions........
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  • Page 21: Introduction

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA-46-310P, MALIBU GENERAL SECTION 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION This Pilot’s Operating Handbook is designed for maximum utilization as an operating guide for the pilot. It includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by the Federal Aviation Regulations and additional information provided by the manufacturer and constitutes the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
  • Page 22 SECTION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA-46-310P, MALIBU THREE VIEW Figure 1-1 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986...

  • Page 23: Engine

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA-46-310P, MALIBU GENERAL ENGINE (a) Number of Engines (b) Engine Manufacturer Teledyne Continental (c) Engine Model Number TSIO-520-BE (d) Rated Horsepower (e) Rated Speed (rpm) 2600 (f) Maximum Manifold Pressure (in. Hg.) 38.0 (g) Bore (inches) 5.25...

  • Page 24: Oil

    SECTION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA-46-310P, MALIBU (a) Oil Capacity (U.S. quarts) (b) Oil Specification Refer to latest revision of Continental Service Bulletin (Recommended Fuel and Oil Grades) (c) Oil Viscosity per Average Ambient Temperature for Starting Aviation Multi-Viscosity Grade S.A.E.

  • Page 25: Cabin And Entry Dimensions

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA-46-310P, MALIBU GENERAL 1.15 CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS (IN.) (a) Cabin Width (max.) 49.5 (b) Cabin Length (Instrument panel to rear bulkhead) (c) Cabin Height (max.) (d) Entry Width (e) Entry Height 1.17 BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS (a) Compartment Volume (cu.
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  • Page 27: Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA-46-310P, MALIBU GENERAL 1.21 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY The following definitions are of symbols, abbreviations and terminology used throughout the handbook and those which may be of added operational significance to the pilot. (a) General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols...
  • Page 28 SECTION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA-46-310P, MALIBU Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed is the maximum speed at which an aircraft can be safely flown with the landing gear extended. Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed is the maximum speed at which the landing gear can be safely extended or retracted.
  • Page 29 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA-46-310P, MALIBU GENERAL (b) Meteorological Terminology International Standard Atmosphere in which: (1) The air is a dry perfect gas; (2) The temperature at sea level is 15° Celsius (59° Fahrenheit); (3) The pressure at sea level is 29.92 inches hg.
  • Page 30 SECTION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA-46-310P, MALIBU (c) Power Terminology Takeoff Power Maximum power permissible for takeoff. Maximum Con- Maximum power permissible contin- tinuous Power uously during flight. Maximum Climb M a x i m u m p ow e r p e r m i s s i b l e d u r i n g Power climb.
  • Page 31 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 1 PA-46-310P, MALIBU GENERAL (f) Weight and Balance Terminology Reference Datum An imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are measured for balance purposes. Station A location along the airplane fuselage usually given in terms of distance from the reference datum.
  • Page 32 SECTION 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION GENERAL PA-46-310P, MALIBU Basic Empty Standard empty weight plus optional Weight equipment. Payload Weight of occupants, cargo and baggage. Useful Load Difference between takeoff weight, or ramp weight if applicable, and basic empty weight. Maximum Ramp...
  • Page 33 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LIMITATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS Paragraph Page General ..................Airspeed Limitations ..............Airspeed Indicator Markings............ Power Plant Limitations ............Leaning Limitations ..............2.11 Power Plant Instrument Markings ..........2.13 Weight Limits ................
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  • Page 35: General

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LIMITATIONS SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS GENERAL This section provides the FAA Approved operating limitations, instrument markings, color coding and basic placards necessary for operation of the airplane and its systems. Limitations associated with those optional systems and equipment which require handbook supplements can be found in Section 9 (Supplements).

  • Page 36: Airspeed Indicator Markings

    SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA-46-310P, MALIBU SPEED KIAS KCAS Maximum Speed for Pneumatic Boot Inflation. Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (V Do not exceed this speed at the given flap setting. 10° 20° 36° Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed (V ) - Do not exceed this speed when extending the landing gear.

  • Page 37: Power Plant Limitations

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LIMITATIONS POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS (a) Number of Engines (b) Engine Manufacturer Teledyne Continental (c) Engine Model No. TSIO-520-BE (d) Engine Operating Limits (1) Maximum Engine Speed 2600 RPM (2) Maximum Oil Temperature 240° F...

  • Page 38: Power Plant Instrument Markings

    SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA-46-310P, MALIBU 2.11 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS (a) Tachometer Green Arc (Normal Operating Range) 600 to 2600 RPM Red Line (Maximum) 2600 RPM (b) Manifold Pressure Green Arc (Normal Operating Range) 10 to 38.0 in. Hg Red Line (Takeoff Power) 38.0 in.

  • Page 39: Center Of Gravity Limits

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LIMITATIONS 2.15 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS Weight Forward Limit Rearward Limit Pounds Inches Aft of Datum Inches Aft of Datum 4100 143.3 147.1 3680 136.1 147.1 2450 (and less) 130.7 147.1 NOTES Straight line variation between points given.

  • Page 40: Kinds Of Operation Equipment List

    SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA-46-310P, MALIBU 2.21 KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST This airplane may be operated in day or night VFR, day or night IFR and known or forecast icing when the appropriate equipment is installed and operable.

  • Page 41: Fuel Limitations

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LIMITATIONS 2.21 KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST (Continued) (c) Day IFR (1) All equipment required for Day VFR (2) Vacuum pump (3) Gyro suction indicator (d) Night IFR (1) All equipment required for Day and Night VFR...

  • Page 42: Operating Altitude Limitations

    SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA-46-310P, MALIBU 2.21 KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST (CONTINUED) 2.25 OPERATING ALTITUDE LIMITATIONS Flight above 25,000 feet pressure altitude is not approved. Flight up to and including 25,000 feet is approved if equipped with avionics in accordance with F.A.R.

  • Page 43: Icing Information

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LIMITATIONS 2.32 ICING INFORMATION "WARNING" Severe icing may result from environmental conditions outside of those for which the airplane is certified. Flight in freezing rain, freezing drizzle, or mixed icing conditions (supercooled liquid water and ice crystals) may result in ice build-up on protected surfaces exceeding the capability of the ice protection system, or may result in ice forming aft of the protected surfaces.

  • Page 44: Placards

    SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA-46-310P, MALIBU 2.33 PLACARDS In full view of the pilot: The markings and placards installed in this airplane contain operating limitations which must be complied with when operating this airplane in the normal category. Other...
  • Page 45 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LIMITATIONS On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: 135 KIAS at 4100 LBS (See A.F.M.) In full view of the pilot: VLO 170 DN, 130 UP VLE 200 MAX Near emergency gear release: EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION PULL TO RELEASE.
  • Page 46 SECTION 2 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LIMITATIONS PA-46-310P, MALIBU In full view of the pilot when the air conditioner is installed: WARNING - AIR CONDITIONER MUST BE OFF TO INSURE NORMAL TAKEOFF CLIMB PERFORMANCE. On the inside of the forward baggage door: MAXIMUM BAGGAGE THIS COMPART- MENT 100 LBS.
  • Page 47 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Paragraph Page General 3-1 Emergency Procedures Checklist ..........Engine Fire During Start ............. Engine Power Loss During Takeoff........Engine Power Loss In Flight ..........
  • Page 48 SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont) SECTION 3 (cont) Paragraph Page Amplified Emergency Procedures (General) ......3-14 Engine Fire During Start ............3-14 Engine Power Loss During Takeoff ......... 3-14 3.11 Engine Power Loss In Flight ............

  • Page 49: General

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES GENERAL The recommended procedures for coping with various types of emergencies and critical situations are provided by this section. All of the required (FAA regulations) emergency procedures and those necessary for operation of the airplane as determined by the operating and design features of the airplane are presented.

  • Page 50: Engine Fire During Start

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter ....................crank engine Mixture ....................idle cut-off Throttle ......................open Aux. fuel pump ....................OFF Fuel selector....................OFF Abandon if fire continues ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF If sufficient runway remains for a normal landing, leave gear down and land straight ahead.

  • Page 51: Power Off Landing

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES Aux. fuel pump.....................LOW Induction air..................ALTERNATE Engine gauges ...............check for indication of cause of power loss If power is restored: Induction air ..................PRIMARY Aux. fuel pump ....................OFF If power is not restored within ten seconds: Aux.

  • Page 52: Fire In Flight

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU Aux. fuel pump ....................OFF Fuel selector....................OFF Flaps ....................as required Battery switch ....................OFF ALTR switch(es)....................OFF Seat belt and harness..................tight FIRE IN FLIGHT Source of fire ....................check NOTE If pressurized, the following procedure will...

  • Page 53: Loss Of Oil Pressure

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES Engine fire: Throttle ....................CLOSED Mixture ....................idle cut-off Fuel selector....................OFF Magneto switches ..................OFF Aux. fuel pump..................check OFF Heater and defroster..................OFF Proceed with power off landing procedure. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE Land as soon as possible and investigate cause. Prepare for power off landing.

  • Page 54: High Cylinder Head Temperature

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU HIGH CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE Power ......................reduce Mixture..................enrich if practical Land at nearest airport and investigate problem. TURBINE INLET TEMPERATURE (TIT) INDICATOR FAILURE CAUTION Aircraft POH range and endurance data presented in Section 5 will no longer be applicable.

  • Page 55: Electrical Overload

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES If power not restored (single alternator system) ALTR switch....................OFF Battery switch ....................OFF EMER BUS switch..................ON Land as soon as practical. The battery is the only remaining source of electrical power. NOTE If the battery is depleted, the flaps will not operate and a flaps up landing will be required.
  • Page 56 SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU If alternator loads are not reduced ALTR No. 1 switch ..................OFF Battery switch ....................OFF EMER BUS switch..................ON Land as soon as possible. Anticipate complete electrical failure. NOTE If the battery is depleted, the landing gear must be lowered using the emergency extension procedure.

  • Page 57: Propeller Overspeed

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES If overload still persists ALTR No. 1 switch ..................OFF ALTR No. 2 switch ..................OFF Battery switch ....................OFF EMER BUS switch..................ON Land as soon as possible. Anticipate complete electrical failure. NOTE If the battery is depleted, the landing gear must be lowered using the emergency extension procedure.

  • Page 58: Spin Recovery

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU SPIN RECOVERY Rudder...................full opposite to direction of rotation Control wheel................full forward while neutralizing ailerons Throttle ....................CLOSED Rudder..............neutral (when rotation stops) Control wheel ..............as required to smoothly regain level flight attitude ENGINE ROUGHNESS Mixture..............adjust for maximum smoothness...

  • Page 59: Pressurization System Malfunction

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES SMOOTH AIR Airspeed after landing gear is fully extended........180-200 KIAS ROUGH AIR Airspeed after landing gear is fully extended .......4100 lbs. 135 KIAS 2450 lbs. 103 KIAS PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION Should the differential pressure rise above 5.5 psi maximum or a structural failure appear imminent, proceed as follows: Cabin dump switch ..................DUMP...

  • Page 60: Cabin Air Contamination/Smoke Evacuation (Pressurized)

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU CABIN AIR CONTAMINATION/SMOKE EVACUATION (Pressurized) Cabin dump switch ..................DUMP Cabin pressurization control ..........PULL to unpressurize Vent/Defog fan ....................ON Cabin recirculation fan...................OFF Storm window .....................closed Emergency descent ..............below 12,500 feet NOTES If emergency oxygen is installed, don masks, activate oxygen generators, and check flow.

  • Page 61: Inadvertent Icing Encounter Or Flight In Snow

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER OR FLIGHT IN SNOW Pitot heat......................ON Cabin heat ....................full ON Windshield defrost...................ON Vent/Defog Fan....................ON Change heading and/or altitude to exit icing conditions or snow. Induction air.....................monitor, ALTERNATE if required...

  • Page 62: Amplified Emergency Procedures (General)

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (GENERAL) The following paragraphs are presented to supply additional information for the purpose of providing the pilot with a more complete understanding of the recommended course of action and probable cause of an emergency situation.

  • Page 63: Engine Power Loss In Flight

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES Upon restart, if normal engine operation is not established promptly, select LOW pump setting. If engine failure was caused by engine driven fuel pump failure the throttle must be retarded to regain power. The auxiliary fuel pump will not supply sufficient fuel to run the engine at full power.
  • Page 64 SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU If power is restored move the induction air to the PRIMARY position (unless induction ice is suspected). Turn OFF the auxiliary fuel pump and adjust the mixture control as necessary. If power is not restored within ten seconds, select auxiliary fuel pump switch to HIGH, mixture FULL RICH and throttle to approximately 75% power.

  • Page 65: Power Off Landing

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES 3.13 POWER OFF LANDING If loss of power occurs at altitude, trim the aircraft for best gliding angle, (90 KIAS) and look for a suitable field. If measures taken to restore power are not effective, and if time permits, check your charts for airports in the immediate vicinity;...

  • Page 66: Fire In Flight

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU 3.15 FIRE IN FLIGHT The presence of fire is noted through smoke, smell and heat in the cabin. It is essential that the source of the fire be promptly identified through instrument readings, character of smoke, or other indications since the action to be taken differs somewhat in each case.

  • Page 67: Loss Of Oil Pressure

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES NOTE The possibility of an engine fire in flight is extremely remote. The procedure given is general and pilot judgment should be the determining factor for action in such an emergency.

  • Page 68: Engine Driven Fuel Pump Failure

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU If power is not restored within ten seconds, select auxiliary fuel pump switch to HIGH, mixture FULL RICH and throttle to approximately 75% power. CAUTION If normal engine operation and fuel flow is not immediately re-established, the auxiliary fuel pump should be turned OFF.

  • Page 69: High Cylinder Head Temperature

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES A steady rapid rise in oil temperature is a sign of trouble. Land at the nearest airport and let a mechanic investigate the problem. Watch the oil pressure gauge for an accompanying loss of pressure.

  • Page 70: Electrical Overload

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU The next step is to attempt to reset the alternator control unit. This is accomplished by moving the ALTR switch to OFF for one second and then to ON. If the trouble was caused by a momentary overvoltage condition (32 volts and up) this procedure should return the ammeter to a normal reading.
  • Page 71 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES (c) Ensure that the ALTR No. 1 switch is ON for single alternator equipped aircraft or that the ALTR No. 2 switch is on for dual alternator aircraft. Turn the battery switch OFF.

  • Page 72: Propeller Overspeed

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU 3.31 PROPELLER OVERSPEED Propeller overspeed is caused by a malfunction in the propeller governor or low oil pressure which allows the propeller blades to rotate to full low pitch. If propeller overspeed should occur, retard the throttle and check the oil pressure.

  • Page 73: Engine Roughness

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES 3.37 ENGINE ROUGHNESS Engine roughness may be caused by dirt in the injector nozzles, induction filter icing, ignition problems, or other causes. First adjust the mixture for maximum smoothness. The engine will run rough if the mixture is too rich or too lean.

  • Page 74: Pressurization System Malfunction

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU descend at 180 to 200 KIAS maximum. If extremely rough air is encountered, the airspeed should be limited according to the following airspeed versus Gross Weight Table: 4100 lbs.— 135 KIAS 2450 lbs.

  • Page 75: Gyro Suction Failure

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERG PROCEDURES emergency oxygen is not installed, execute an emergency descent to an altitude of 12,500 feet or less. If emergency oxygen is installed, don the oxygen masks, activate the oxygen generators and descend to an altitude of 12,500 feet or below.

  • Page 76: Hydraulic System Malfunction

    SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION EMERG PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU 3.48 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION A hydraulic system malfunction, which causes the hydraulic pump to either run continuously (more than 15-20 seconds), or cycle on and off rapidly (more than 6-8 times), may be detected by the illumination of the HYD PUMP amber annunciator light.
  • Page 77 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Paragraph Page General ..................Airspeeds for Safe Operations..........Normal Procedures Checklist........... Preflight Check..............Before Starting Engine ............Starting Engine ..............Starting Engine When Flooded ...........

  • Page 78: Normal Procedures

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont) SECTION 4 (cont) Paragraph Page 4.15 Warm-Up .................. 4-21 4.17 Taxiing..................4-22 4.19 Ground Check ................4-22 4.21 Before Takeoff................4-23 4.23 Takeoff..................4-24 4.25 Climb..................4-26 4.27...

  • Page 79: General

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES GENERAL This section describes the recommended procedures for the conduct of normal operations for the airplane. All of the required (FAA regulations) procedures and those necessary for operation of the airplane as determined by the operating and design features of the airplane are presented.
  • Page 80 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU Performance for a specific airplane may vary from published figures depending upon the equipment installed, the condition of the engine, airplane and equipment, atmospheric conditions and piloting technique. (a) Best Rate of Climb Speed ............110 KIAS (b) Best Angle of Climb Speed ............90 KIAS...

  • Page 81: Normal Procedures Checklist

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES WALK-AROUND Figure 4-1 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT CHECK COCKPIT Control wheel ................release restraints Parking brake ....................set Gear handle ....................DOWN All switches ....................OFF Avionics ......................OFF Mixture ....................idle cut-off Battery switch....................ON Fuel gauges ..................check quantity Annunciator panel..................check...
  • Page 82 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU Trim......................neutral Static system ....................drain Emergency exit ....................check Windows.....................check clean Required papers ................check on board Baggage ................stow properly - secure EMPENNAGE Antennas ......................check Surface condition .............clear of ice, frost, snow Left static port ....................clear Alternate static port ..................clear...
  • Page 83 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES NOSE SECTION General condition..................check Fuel filter sump ................drain and check for water, sediment and proper fuel Cowling.......................secure Windshield ....................clean Propeller and spinner ...................check Air inlets ......................clear Landing light....................check Chock ......................remove Nose gear strut ....................proper inflation (1.5 +/- .25 in.)
  • Page 84 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU Wing tip and lights ..................check Aileron and hinges ..................check Static wicks ....................check Flap and hinges ...................check MISCELLANEOUS Oxygen system (if installed) ...........check masks and hoses Battery switch ....................ON Flaps ......................retract Interior lighting ................ON and check Pitot heat switch .....................ON...

  • Page 85: Throttle

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Parking brake ....................set WARNING No braking will occur if aircraft brakes are applied while parking brake handle is pulled and held. Prop control.................full INCREASE Fuel selector..................desired tank Radios ......................OFF Alternator(s) ....................ON...

  • Page 86: Aux. Fuel Pump

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU Throttle ...................1/2” to 3/4” OPEN Starter..................engage immediately At temperatures below +20°F continue priming while cranking until engine starts. When engine starts firing, open throttle very slowly to raise engine speed to 1000 RPM.

  • Page 87: Warm-Up

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES CAUTION Care should be exercised because if the ship’s battery has been depleted, the external power supply can be reduced to the level of the ship’s battery. This can be tested by turning the battery switch ON momentarily while the starter is engaged.

  • Page 88: Ground Check

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU GROUND CHECK CAUTION Alternate air is unfiltered. Use of alternate air during ground or flight operations, when dust or other contaminants are present, may result in engine damage from particle ingestion.

  • Page 89: Takeoff

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES Aux. fuel pump ....................OFF Engine gauges ....................check Induction air ..................PRIMARY NOTE If flight into icing conditions (in visible moisture below +5°C) is anticipated, conduct a preflight check of the icing systems per Supplement No.

  • Page 90: Takeoff Climb

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU SHORT OR SOFT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE Flaps ........................20° Trim ........................set Throttle ..................full power prior to brake release NOTE Takeoffs are normally made with full throttle. However, under some off standard conditions manifold pressure and/or fuel flow indications can exceed their indicated limits at full throttle.

  • Page 91: Cruise Climb

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES CRUISE CLIMB Mixture....................full RICH Prop speed....................2500 RPM Manifold pressure .................35 in. Hg. Climb speed ..............125 KIAS below 22,000 ft 115 KIAS above 22,000 ft Aux. fuel pump ................LOW - if required Pressurization controls..................set...

  • Page 92: Descent

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCENT NORMAL Power ......................cruise Mixture.....................cruise setting Gear .....................as required Airspeed....................as required Pressurization controls..................set REDUCED POWER Mixture ....................1500°F T.I.T. Throttle ..................above 20 in. Hg. Prop speed..................cruise setting Pressurization controls..................set APPROACH AND LANDING Fuel selector..................proper tank...

  • Page 93: (170 Kias Max.) Flaps

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES SHORT FIELD TECHNIQUE Flaps ....................full DOWN Airspeed ....................77 KIAS Throttle......................closed GO-AROUND Mixture....................full RICH Prop control.................full INCREASE Throttle ....................full power Control wheel ................back pressure to rotate to climb attitude Airspeed ....................80 KIAS Gear........................UP...
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  • Page 95: Amplified Normal Procedures (General)

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES AMPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES (GENERAL) The following paragraphs are provided to supply detailed information and explanations of the normal procedures necessary for operation of the airplane. PREFLIGHT CHECK The airplane should be given a thorough preflight and walk-around check.

  • Page 96: Before Starting Engine

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU primary airspeed system static ports on the left and right side of the aft fuse- lage and the alternate static port on the underside of the aft fuselage are clear of obstructions. The elevator and rudder should be operational and free from damage or interference of any type.
  • Page 97 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES necessary. The propeller and spinner should be checked for detrimental nicks, cracks, or other defects. The air inlets should be clear of obstructions. The landing light should be clean and intact.
  • Page 98 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU CAUTION Care should be taken when an operational check of the heated pitot head is being performed. The unit becomes very hot. Ground operation should be limited to three minutes maximum to avoid damaging the heating elements.
  • Page 99 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES above the field elevation and the cabin altitude rate control to the 9 o’clock position. The cabin pressurization control must be pushed in and the cabin dump switch must be OFF.
  • Page 100 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU NOTE When cold weather engine starts are made without the use of engine preheating (refer to TCM Operator’s Manual), longer than normal elapsed time may be required before an oil pressure indication is observed.

  • Page 101: Warm-Up

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES NOTE For all normal operations using the jumper cables, the battery switch should be OFF, but it is possible to use the ship’s battery in parallel by turning the battery switch ON. This will give longer cranking capabilities, but will not increase the amperage.

  • Page 102: Taxiing

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU Takeoff may be made as soon as the ground check is completed and the engine is warm. Do not operate the engine at high RPM when running up or taxiing over ground containing loose stones, gravel or any loose material that may cause damage to the propeller blades.

  • Page 103: Before Takeoff

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES NOTE If flight into icing conditions (in visible moisture below +5°C) is anticipated, conduct a preflight check of the icing systems per Supplement No. 10 - Ice Protection System. Check the suction gauge; the indicator should read 4.8 to 5.2 in. Hg at 2000 RPM.

  • Page 104: Takeoff

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU Ensure that the battery and alternator switches are ON. Check that the cabin pressurization controls are properly set. Check and set all of the flight instruments as required. Check the fuel selector to make sure it is on the proper tank (fullest).
  • Page 105 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES SHORT FIELD TECHNIQUE (See Chart, Section 5) For short or soft field takeoff, flaps should be lowered to 20° and the pitch trim set slightly aft of neutral. Align the airplane with the runway, set the brakes, and advance the throttle to full power.

  • Page 106: Climb

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU 4.25 CLIMB The best rate of climb at gross weight and maximum continuous power will be obtained at 110 KIAS. The best angle of climb may be obtained at 90 KIAS. The recommended procedure for climb is to use maximum power until all obstacles are cleared and then reduce to cruise climb power.
  • Page 107 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES NOTE Maximum continuous T.I.T. is 1750°F. Temporary operation up to 1800°F is permitted in order to define peak T.I.T. In no case should the aircraft be operated more than 30 seconds with a T.I.T. in excess of 1750°F.
  • Page 108 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU The engine power setting table defines the cruise power at the desired mixture setting of 50° lean of peak. Operation at the same manifold pressure and a richer mixture setting will produce a higher horsepower, increased engine temperatures and in the case of 75% power will exceed the approved horsepower for leaning the engine.

  • Page 109: Descent

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.29 DESCENT The recommended procedure for descent is to leave the engine controls at the cruise settings and increase the airspeed to give the desired rate of descent. Monitor the manifold pressure and adjust to maintain the cruise setting.
  • Page 110 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU NOTE Pump toe brakes to ensure that the system is positioned for maximum and uniform braking during landing rollout. WARNING After pumping several times, if one or both toe brakes are inoperative, DO NOT attempt landing on a short field.

  • Page 111: Go-Around

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.33 GO-AROUND To initiate a go-around from a landing approach, the mixture should be set to full RICH, the prop control should be at full INCREASE, and the throttle should be advanced to full power while the pitch attitude is in- creased to obtain the balked landing climb speed of 80 KIAS.

  • Page 112: Turbulent Air Operation

    SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU stalls can be as great as 550 feet, depending on configuration and power. NOTE The stall warning system is inoperative with the battery and alternator switches OFF. During preflight, the stall warning system should be checked by turning the battery switch on and raising the lift detector to determine if the horn is actuated.
  • Page 113 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES NOTE Day/night dimmer switch must be in the DAY position to obtain full intensity of the gear position indicator lights during daytime flying. When aircraft is operated at night the switch should be in the NIGHT position to dim the gear lights.
  • Page 114 SECTION 4 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-46-310P, MALIBU For flight below an airplane altitude of 12500 feet, the cabin altitude control should be left at the takeoff setting. For flight above 12500 feet, at which point maximum differential will be achieved, set the cabin altitude on the cabin altitude controller to 1000 feet above field elevation for takeoff.
  • Page 115 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.49 ICING INFORMATION "THE FOLLOWING WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY BE CONDUCIVE TO SEVERE IN-FLIGHT ICING" Visible rain at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius ambient air temperature. Droplets that splash or splatter on impact at temperature below 0 degrees Celsius ambient air temperature.
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  • Page 117 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Paragraph Page General ..................Introduction - Performance and Flight Planning...... Flight Planning Example ............Performance Graphs ..............List of Figures..............ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300...
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  • Page 119 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE GENERAL All of the required (FAA regulations) and complementary performance information is provided by this section. Performance information associated with those optional systems and equipment which require handbook supplements is provided by Section 9 (Supplements).
  • Page 120 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU The information provided by paragraph 5.5 (Flight Planning Example) outlines a detailed flight plan using performance charts in this section. Each chart includes its own example to show how it is used.
  • Page 121 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE (a) Aircraft Loading The first step in planning the flight is to calculate the airplane weight and center of gravity by utilizing the information provided by Section 6 (Weight and Balance) of this handbook.
  • Page 122 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU (b) Takeoff and Landing Now that the aircraft loading has been determined, all aspects of the takeoff and landing must be considered. All of the existing conditions at the departure and destination airport must be acquired, evaluated and maintained throughout the flight.
  • Page 123 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE NOTE The remainder of the performance charts used in this flight plan example assume a no wind condition. The effect of winds aloft must be considered by the pilot when computing climb, cruise and descent performance.
  • Page 124 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU (d) Descent The descent data will be determined prior to the cruise data to provide the descent distance for establishing the total cruise distance. Utilizing the cruise pressure altitude and OAT, determine the basic time, distance and fuel for descent (Figure 5-27).
  • Page 125 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE Calculate the cruise fuel consumption for the cruise power setting from the information provided by the Teledyne Continental Operator’s Manual and the Power Setting Table (refer to page 5- 22). The cruise time is found by dividing the cruise distance by the cruise speed and the cruise fuel is found by multiplying the cruise fuel consumption by the cruise time.
  • Page 126 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU The following flight time is required for the flight planning example: (1) Total Flight Time (c)(3) plus (d)(1) plus (e)(6), (.30 hrs. plus .25 hrs. plus 1.50 hrs.) 2.05 hrs. (18 min. plus 15 min. plus 90 min.) 123 min.
  • Page 127 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE GRAPHS LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page Airspeed Calibration ..............5-11 Angle of Bank Vs. Stall Speed..........5-12 Temperature Conversion............5-13 Wind Components ..............5-14 Takeoff Ground Roll, 0° Flaps ..........5-15 5-11 Takeoff Ground Roll, 20°...
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  • Page 129 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE AIRSPEED CALIBRATION Figure 5-1 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 5-11...
  • Page 130 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU ANGLE OF BANK VS. STALL SPEED Figure 5-3 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 5-12...
  • Page 131 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE TEMPERATURE CONVERSION Figure 5-5 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 5-13...
  • Page 132 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU WIND COMPONENTS Figure 5-7 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 5-14...
  • Page 140 SECTION 5 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PERFORMANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU POWER SETTING TABLE REFERENCE FIG. 5-21 ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS Man. Approx. Press. Fuel Flow High Speed Cruise (75%) 2400 31’’ Hg. 16 GPH 50° Lean of Peak 2500 29.5’’ Hg. Economy Cruise (65%) 2300 28’’...
  • Page 141 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE CRUISE SPEED VS. ALTITUDE Figure 5-21 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 5-23...
  • Page 143 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE Figure 5-25 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 5-25...
  • Page 149 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Paragraph Page General ..................Airplane Weighing Procedure ..........Weight and Balance Data and Record ........General Loading Recommendations ........Weight and Balance Determination for Flight ......

  • Page 150: General

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE GENERAL In order to achieve the performance and flying characteristics which are designed into the airplane, it must be flown with the weight and center of gravity (C.G.) position within the approved operating range (envelope).

  • Page 151: Airplane Weighing Procedure

    SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU The basic empty weight and C.G. location are recorded in the Weight and Balance Data Form (Figure 6-5) and the Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-7). The current values should always be used. Whenever new...
  • Page 152 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAUTION Whenever the fuel system is completely drained and fuel is replenished it will be necessary to run the engine for a minimum of three minutes at 1000 RPM on each tank to insure that no air exists in the fuel supply lines.
  • Page 153 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU Scale Scale Position and Symbol Reading Tare Weight Nose Wheel Right Main Wheel Left Main Wheel Basic Empty Weight, as Weighed WEIGHING FORM Figure 6-1 (d) Basic Empty Weight Center of Gravity (1) The following geometry applies to the airplane when it is l e v e l .

  • Page 154: Weight And Balance Data And Record

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE (2) The basic empty weight center of gravity (as weighed including optional equipment, full oil and unusable fuel) can be determined by the following formula: C.G. Arm = N (A) + (R + L) (B) inches...
  • Page 155 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU MODEL PA-46-310P MALIBU Airplane Serial Number _________________________________________ Registration Number ______________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________________ AIRPLANE BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT C.G. Arm Weight x (Inches Aft = Moment Item (Lbs) of Datum) (In-Lbs) Actual...
  • Page 156 Serial Number Registration Number Page Number Running Basic Weight Change Empty Weight Date Description of Article or Modification Moment Moment (In.) (Lb.) (Lb.) /100 /100...
  • Page 157 Serial Number Registration Number Page Number Running Basic Weight Change Empty Weight Date Description of Article or Modification Moment Moment (In.) (Lb.) (Lb.) /100 /100...

  • Page 158: General Loading Recommendations

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE GENERAL LOADING RECOMMENDATIONS For all airplane configurations, it is the responsibility of the pilot in command to make sure that the airplane always remains within the allow- able weight vs. center of gravity while in flight.

  • Page 159: Weight And Balance Determination For Flight

    SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT (a) Add the weight of all items to be loaded to the basic empty weight. (b) Use the Loading Graph (Figure 6-13) to determine the moment of all items to be carried in the airplane.
  • Page 160 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE Arm Aft Weight Datum Moment (Lbs) (Inches) (In-Lbs) Basic Empty Weight 2645 133.70 353637 Pilot and Front Passenger 135.50 46070 Passengers (Center Seats) 177.0 Passengers (Rear Seats) 218.75 74375 Fuel (120 Gallon Maximum Usable) 150.31...
  • Page 161 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU Arm Aft Weight Datum Moment (Lbs) (Inches) (In-Lbs) Basic Empty Weight Pilot and Front Passenger 135.50 Passengers (Center Seats) 177.0 Passengers (Rear Seats) 218.75\ Fuel (120 Gallon Maximum Usable) 150.31\ Baggage (Forward) (100 Lb.

  • Page 164: Instructions For Using The Weight And Balance Plotter

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6.11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE PLOTTER This plotter is provided to enable the pilot quickly and conveniently to: (a) Determine the total weight and C.G. position. (b) Decide how to change his load if his first loading is not within the allowable envelope.
  • Page 165 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU SAMPLE PROBLEM A sample problem will demonstrate the use of the weight and balance plotter. Assume a basic weight and C.G. location of 2645 pounds at 133.70 inches respectively. We wish to carry a pilot and three passengers: the pilot and one passenger will occupy the front seats, and the other two passengers will occupy the rear seats.
  • Page 166 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE SAMPLE PROBLEM Figure 6-17 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 6-17...
  • Page 167 SECTION 6 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE PLOTTER Figure 6-19 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 6-18...
  • Page 168 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WEIGHT AND BALANCE LOADING ARRANGEMENTS Figure 6-21 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 6-19...
  • Page 169 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR / OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS Paragraph Page The Airplane................The Airframe ................Engine and Propeller ..............Air Induction System ............... Engine Controls................
  • Page 170 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS THE AIRPLANE The PA-46-310P Malibu is a single engine, all metal, retractable landing gear, low wing, turbocharged airplane. It has a pressurized cabin with seating for six occupants and two separate luggage compartments.
  • Page 171 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU The forward baggage compartment is unpressurized and has a locking door on the left side, forward of the wing. The wing is in effect a three section structure. The center section built-up main spar extends through the lower fuselage and outboard of each main landing gear.
  • Page 172 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION manifold pressure. Accessories normally installed include one gear-driven alternator, a propeller governor, two magnetos, an oil filter, an air/oil separator, a starter and one gear-driven vacuum pump. Optional accessories include a second belt-driven alternator, a second gear-driven vacuum pump, and a belt-driven air conditioning compressor.
  • Page 174 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION from overboost damage by limiting manifold pressure to 38 in. Hg. In the event of a controller malfunction, there is a pressure relief valve on the induction manifold which will relieve manifold pressure at 42 in. Hg.

  • Page 175: Air Induction System

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU temperature and pressure information is available from the combination gauge on the lower right of the pilot’s instrument panel. Engine crankcase gases are discharged to an air/oil separator behind the oil cooler and then vented out the left exhaust stack.
  • Page 176 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION CONTROL PEDESTAL Figure 7-3 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300...

  • Page 177: Engine Controls

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM (Continued) The engine air induction system receives ram air through forward facing ram air louvers located on the lower cowl below the propeller. Air enters these louvers and flows through a removable air filter mounted adjacent to the louvers.

  • Page 178: Hydraulic System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION The propeller control lever is used to adjust engine speed (RPM) at the propeller governor. Propeller speed controls power availability, which is increased by increasing RPM when the lever is moved forward. The lever is moved aft to reduce RPM.
  • Page 179 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Figure 7-5 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 7-10...

  • Page 180: Landing Gear

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION 7.11 LANDING GEAR The aircraft is equipped with hydraulically operated, fully retractable, tricycle landing gear. Locking-type actuators are used for main and nose gears. The actuator assembly provides mechanical gear-down locking at the fully extended position and is hydraulically unlocked.
  • Page 181 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU The EMERGENCY GEAR extension system allows the landing gear to free fall, with spring assist on the nose gear, into the extended position where the mechanical locks engage. Approximately 25 pounds of force is required to pull the EMERGENCY GEAR extension control.
  • Page 182 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION LANDING GEAR ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Figure 7-9 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 7-13...

  • Page 183: Brake System

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU The annunciator panel contains two lights pertaining to landing gear operation. A red GEAR WARNING annunciator is activated whenever all three gears are not fully down and locked, or not fully up with the gear doors closed.

  • Page 184: Fuel System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION Secondary control is by elevator and rudder trim. The controls are located on the pedestal (Figure 7-3). Aileron trim is provided by a fixed, ground-adjustable tab. The elevator trim control wheel is located on the right side of the pedestal.
  • Page 185 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU in each main wheel well. Collector/sump tanks vent back to the main tanks by a fourth line located forward of the main spar. The main tanks vent to the atmosphere by non-icing vents installed in the most outboard forward access panels of each wing tank.
  • Page 186 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION Fuel quantity is indicated by gauges located above the fuel selector handle. Each tank has two sensor sending units. Gauges are electrical and will operate when the battery switch is ON. Fuel tanks can be visually confirmed full if fuel level is up to the filler neck.
  • Page 187 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU FUEL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Figure 7-11 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 7-18...
  • Page 188 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION Fuel leaving the left or right collector/sump tank flows to a selector valve which is located on the right fuselage side behind the co-pilot’s seat in a non-pressurized compartment. All fuel lines passing through the pressurized cabin are metal tubes surrounded by plastic cushion and encased by a second metal tube.

  • Page 189: Electrical System

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU fuel filter. This valve prevents reverse flow of vapor back to the engine. Vapor is returned to the selected collector/sump tank where it flows by buoyancy through the vent line to the selected main tank.
  • Page 190 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (TYPICAL) SINGLE ALTERNATOR - STANDARD SYSTEM Figure 7-13 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 REVISED: MARCH 18, 1991 7-21...
  • Page 191 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 7-22...
  • Page 192 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (TYPICAL) DUAL ALTERNATOR - OPTIONAL Figure 7-15 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 REVISED: MARCH 18, 1991 7-23...
  • Page 193 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU ELECTRICAL SWITCH PANEL Figure 7-17 In both the single and dual systems, an emergency bus is provided. This bus is controlled by a double acting emergency bus solenoid and by an emergency bus switch. A combination volt/ammeter is provided in both systems, presenting system voltage and/or alternator output current.
  • Page 194 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION TYPICAL C/B PANEL Figure 7-19 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 7-25...
  • Page 195 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU Voltage regulation is provided by a solid state alternator control unit (A.C.U.). The A.C.U. monitors, and automatically regulates, alternator field current. Should an overvoltage condition occur, the A.C.U. shuts off field winding voltage; thus, an overvoltage relay is not required. The alternator output can be manually shut off by the alternator ON-OFF switch, which also interrupts field winding voltage.
  • Page 196 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION An annunciator panel consisting of a group of warning lights is located across the upper left instrument panel. Monitored functions include: GEAR WARNING, DOOR AJAR, OIL PRESSURE, VACUUM LOW, FUEL PUMP HIGH, SURFACE DEICE, CABIN ALTITUDE, STARTER ENGAGE, ALTERNATOR, FLAPS, OXYGEN, and HYD PUMP.

  • Page 198: Instrument Panel

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL DIMMER CONTROL CABIN TEMP. CONTROL DEFROST CONTROL CABIN RATE CHANGE CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER TRIPLE INDICATOR CABIN RATE OF CLIMB CABIN ALTITUDE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GYRO SUCTION CLOCK 10. VOR INDICATOR 11.

  • Page 199: Pitot Static System

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU 7.23 PITOT STATIC SYSTEM Pitot pressure for the airspeed indicator is sensed by a heated pitot head installed on the bottom of the left wing and is carried through lines within the wing and fuselage to the gauge on the instrument panel (refer to Figure 7- 23).
  • Page 201 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU 7.25 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM The environmental system consists of an engine bleed air and conditioning system, cabin air distribution system, pressurization and control system, ventilating air system and optional air conditioning system. The engine bleed air system provides the air supply for pressurizing the cabin.

  • Page 202: Environmental System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM Figure 7-25 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 7-33...

  • Page 203: Bleed Air, Conditioning & Pressurization System

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU NOTE During extreme cold weather conditions, maximum cabin heat for ground operation and low altitude flight will be obtained when operating with the CABIN PRESS control full out. 7.27 BLEED AIR, CONDITIONING & PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM Air for cabin pressure is obtained from the engine turbocharger induction air system through two sonic venturi tubes.
  • Page 204 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SCHEMATIC Figure 7-27 Next to the cabin pressure controller, a triple indicator simplifies monitoring the system’s operation. The triple indicator displays the cabin altitude, cabin rate of change and the differential pressure between the cabin and the outside atmosphere.
  • Page 205 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU CABIN ALTITUDE VS. AIRPLANE ALTITUDE Figure 7-29 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 7-36...

  • Page 206: Vacuum System (Standard)

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION For unpressurized flight the CABIN PRESS control should be pulled fully out. Activating the cabin dump switch will provide maximum airflow through the cabin. Cabin temperature will continue to be controlled by the CABIN TEMP control.
  • Page 207 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU (OPTIONAL VACUUM SYSTEM WITH STAND-BY PUMP) The optional vacuum system adds a second clutch-driven dry air vacuum pump, a second regulator and a vacuum manifold/check valve. The vacuum gauge provides the same information to the pilot regarding...
  • Page 208 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION VACUUM SYSTEM (STANDARD) Figure 7-31 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 7-39...
  • Page 209 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU VACUUM SYSTEM (WITH STAND-BY PUMP) Figure 7-33 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 7-40...

  • Page 210: Cabin Features

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION 7.31 CABIN FEATURES The front seats are adjustable fore and aft and vertically. Pivoting armrests are provided on the inboard side of each seat. Shoulder harnesses with inertia reels are standard equipment for all seats.
  • Page 211 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU EMERGENCY EXIT Figure 7-35 Optional passenger oxygen generators and masks are available and, if installed, are located in a drawer under the right aft facing seat. Crew oxygen is located under the copilot’s seat, readily available to either crew member.

  • Page 212: Baggage Area

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION 7.33 BAGGAGE AREA The airplane has two separate baggage areas each with a 100-pound capacity. A 14-cubic-foot forward baggage compartment, located just aft of the fire wall, is accessible through a 19 x 23 inch door on the left side of the fuselage.

  • Page 213: Emergency Locator Transmitter

    SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU 7.39 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER* The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) meets the requirements of FAR 91.52. It operates on self-contained batteries and is located in the aft fuselage section. It is accessible through a cover on the bottom right side.

  • Page 214: External Power

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DESCR/OPERATION A pilot’s remote switch located on the top center instrument panel is provided to allow the transmitter to be turned on from inside the cabin. The pilot’s remote switch is a three-position covered switch (ON, ARMED, and OFF).
  • Page 215 SECTION 7 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION DESCR/OPERATION PA-46-310P, MALIBU NOTE When operating weather avoidance radar systems inside of moderate to heavy precipitation, it is advisable to set the range scale of the radar to its lowest scale. For detailed information on the weather radar system and for...
  • Page 216 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Paragraph Page General ..................Airplane Inspection Periods ............. Preventive Maintenance ............Airplane Alterations ..............Ground Handling..............8.11 Engine Induction Air Filter ............

  • Page 217: General

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING, AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 GENERAL This section provides guidelines relating to the handling, servicing, and maintenance of the Malibu. For complete maintenance instructions, refer to the PA-46 Maintenance Manual.
  • Page 218 SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU 8.1 GENERAL (CONTINUED) WARNING Use only genuine PIPER parts or PIPER approved parts obtained from PIPER approved sources, in connection with the maintenance and repair of PIPER airplanes. Genuine PIPER parts are produced and inspected under rigorous procedures to insure airworthiness and suitability for use in PIPER airplane applications.
  • Page 219 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT 8.1 GENERAL (CONTINUED) Every owner should stay in close contact with an authorized Piper Service Center or Piper’s Customer Service Department to obtain the latest information pertaining to their airplane, and to avail themselves of Piper Aircraft’s support systems.

  • Page 220: Airplane Inspection Periods

    SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU 8.3 AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS WARNING All inspection intervals, replacement time limits, overhaul time limits, the method of inspection, life limits, cycle limits, etc., recommended by PIPER are solely based on the use of new, remanufactured or overhauled PIPER approved parts.

  • Page 221: Preventive Maintenance

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT 8.3 AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS (CONTINUED) A spectrographic analysis of the engine oil is available from several sources. This inspection, performed properly, provides a good check of the internal condition of the engine. To be accurate, induction air filters must be cleaned or changed regularly, and oil samples must be taken and sent in at regular intervals.

  • Page 222: Ground Handling

    SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU The owner or pilot is required to ascertain that the following Aircraft Papers are in order and in the aircraft. (a) To be displayed in the aircraft at all times: (1) Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Form FAA-8100-2.
  • Page 223 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT by not less than fifteen feet, and a qualified person should ride in the pilot’s seat to maintain control by use of the brakes. (b) Taxiing CAUTION Do not operate engine above 1200 RPM with cabin doors open.
  • Page 224 SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU WARNING No braking will occur if aircraft brakes are applied while parking brake handle is pulled and held. CAUTION Care should be taken when setting brakes that are overheated or during cold weather when accumulated moisture may freeze a brake.

  • Page 225: Engine Induction Air Filter

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT (6) Install a pitot head cover if available. Be sure to remove the pitot head cover before flight. (7) Cabin and baggage door should be locked when the air- plane is unattended.

  • Page 227: Hydraulic System Service

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT located behind the aft access panel in the forward baggage compartment. If the entire system must be refilled, fill with fluid under pressure from the brake end of the system. This will eliminate air from the system.

  • Page 228: Propeller Service

    SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU In jacking the aircraft for landing gear or other service, two hydraulic jacks and a tail stand should be used. At least 400 pounds of ballast should be placed on the base of the tail stand before the airplane is jacked up. The...

  • Page 229: Oil Requirements

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT 8.21 OIL REQUIREMENTS NOTE Refer to current Continental Service Bulletin (Recommended Fuel and Oil Grades) for further information. The oil capacity of the Teledyne Continental engine is 8 quarts with an inflight minimum quantity of approximately 3.5 quarts. Maximum endurance flights should begin with 8 quarts of oil.
  • Page 230 (b) Fuel Requirements (AVGAS ONLY) The minimum aviation grade fuel is for the PA-46-310P is 100. Since the use of lower grades can cause serious engine damage in a short period of time, the engine warranty is invalidated by the use of lower octanes.
  • Page 231 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT The operation of the aircraft is approved with an anti-icing additive in the fuel. When an anti-icing additive is used it must meet the specification MIL-1-27686, must be uniformly blended with the fuel while refueling, must not exceed .15% by volume of the refueled quantity, and to ensure its effectiveness should be blended at not less than .10% by volume.
  • Page 232 SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU Observe all safety precautions required when handling gasoline. Fill the fuel tanks through the filler located on the forward slope of the wing. Each wing holds a maximum of 60 U.S. gallons. When using less than the standard 120 gallon capacity, fuel should be distributed equally between each side.

  • Page 233: Fuel System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT FUEL TANK DRAIN Figure 8-3 (e) Emptying Fuel System Drain the bulk of fuel at sump tanks. Set fuel selector on left or right tank. Push in sump drain valves and twist 1/4 turn to lock open.

  • Page 234: Tire Inflation

    8.31 PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM The system should be given an operational check before each flight. Should the operational check show any malfunction of the pressurization system, refer to the PA-46-310P Service Manual. REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 8-16...

  • Page 235: Lubrication

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT 8.33 LUBRICATION For lubricating instructions, a chart showing lubrication points and types of lubricants to be used, and lubrication methods, refer to the PA-46- 310P Service Manual. 8.35 CLEANING (a) Cleaning Engine Compartment (1) Place a large pan under the engine to catch waste.
  • Page 236 SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU (b) Cleaning Landing Gear Before cleaning the landing gear, place a plastic cover or similar material over the wheel and brake assembly. CAUTION Do not brush the micro switches. (1) Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
  • Page 237 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT (d) Cleaning Windshield and Windows CAUTION Use only mild soap and water when cleaning the heated windshield. Use of ANY other cleaning agent or material may cause distortion or damage to windshield coatings.
  • Page 238 SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU (2) For simple stains (e.g. coffee, cola) clean headliner with a sponge and a common household suds detergent (e.g. Tide). Dirty grease stains should be first spot cleaned with a lighter fluid containing Naphtha to remove the solvent soluble matter.
  • Page 239 With the deicer boots properly cleaned, a coating of Agemaster No. 1 should be applied as described in the PA-46-310P Service Manual. This treatment helps protect the boot rubber from ozone attack, aging and weathering.
  • Page 240 SECTION 8 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION HAND/SERV/MAINT PA-46-310P, MALIBU 8.36 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF RELIEF TUBE SYSTEM When the aircraft is equipped with a relief tube system, the corrosive effects of urine or other liquids poured through the system are extreme and require much attention to the cleanliness of this system both inside and outside of the aircraft.
  • Page 241 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU HAND/SERV/MAINT (b) Exterior Exterior bottom painted surfaces of the aircraft must be cleaned from the firewall to the tip of the tail including the bottom of the tail surfaces, at termination of each flight when the relief tube system has been used.
  • Page 242 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS Paragraph/Supplement Page General ..................King 150 Series Flight Control System and KAS 297B Vertical Speed And Altitude Selector DELETED.........(1 Page) King KNS-80 Area Navigation System ....(14 Pages) 9-37 King KNS-81 Area Navigation System ....(12 Pages)

  • Page 243: General

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENTS SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS GENERAL This section provides information in the form of supplements which are necessary for efficient operation of the airplane when it is equipped with one or more of the various optional systems and equipment not approved with the standard airplane.

  • Page 244: King 150 Series Flight Control System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 KING 150 SERIES FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM KING KAS 297B VERTICAL SPEED AND ALTITUDE SELECTOR This supplement has been DELETED as the FAA Approved Operational Supplement to the Bendix/King 150 Series Flight Control System as installed per STC SA1778CE-D.

  • Page 245: King Kns-80 Area Navigation System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 KING KNS-80 AREA NAVIGATION SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the King KNS-80 Area Navigation System is installed per Piper Drawing No.
  • Page 246 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional King KNS-80 Area Navigation System is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data.
  • Page 247 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 2 ENROUTE NAVIGATION (a) Load Waypoint 1 Data (1) Put waypoint 1 in the DSP window by depressing the DSP button. (If there is a 2 in the DSP window initially, push the DSP button three times to go through the 2-3-4-1 sequence to reach 1.)
  • Page 248 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NOTE Throughout this sequence, the number 1 over DSP annunciation will blink. It will stop blinking and remain steady only when the waypoint number in DSP is the same as the waypoint number in USE.
  • Page 249 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 2 CAUTION When installed, an RMI will continue to dis- play the bearing to the VOR station; it will not display bearing to the RNAV waypoint. Soon after being on course direct to waypoint 1, ground speed and TTS will become accurate.
  • Page 250 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU Center the needle to the CDI and you will be on a course direct to the VORTAC. However, the CDI will display conventional (angular) crosstrack deviation of ± 10 full scale.
  • Page 251 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 2 If in the RNV ENR mode, depress the RNAV pushbutton and RNV APR mode is immediately activated. In RNV APR the deviation needle on the CDI will display crosstrack deviation as ±...
  • Page 252 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU FINAL APPROACH PLANNING If the length of the final approach segment for a given angle of intercept is less than the figures given below, a satisfactory approach will not be obtainable. The figures are in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 90-45A, Appendix D, guidelines for establishment of IFR approaches.
  • Page 253 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 2 SECTION 7 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The KNS 80 is a panel mounted navigation system consisting of a VOR/Localizer Receiver, DME Interrogator, RNAV Computer, and Glide Slope Receiver in a single unit. When combined with an appropriate CDI Indicator, the unit becomes a complete navigation system featuring two modes of VOR, two modes of RNAV, and ILS.
  • Page 254 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (2) RNV APR and RNV ENR Modes Displays RNAV distance to waypoint. 0 to 99.9 NM in 0.1 NM steps, 100 to 400 NM in 1 NM steps. Displays dashes if DME is in search, if VOR flags, if DME and VOR are tuned to different frequencies.
  • Page 255 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 2 (e) FRQ, RAD, DST Display (1) FRQ Mode Displays frequency from 108.00 to 117. 95 MHz. 1 MHz digit overflows into (or underflows from) 10 MHz digit. Rolls over from 118 to 108 or vice versa.
  • Page 256 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (2) VOR PAR Mode Full scale sensitivity equals 5 NM. Flagged if VOR or DME data is invalid, or if the VOR and DME are tuned to different channels. (3) RNV ENR Mode Full scale sensitivity equals 5 NM.
  • Page 257 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 2 (e) DSP Button Momentary pushbutton. Causes displayed waypoint to increment by 1 and data display to go to FRQ mode. (f) DATA Button Momentary pushbutton. Causes waypoint data display to change from FRQ to RAD to DST and back to FRQ.
  • Page 258 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 2 PA-46-310P, MALIBU For additional information consult the King KNS-80 Pilot’s Guide. REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 9-50, 14 of 14...

  • Page 259: King Kns-81 Area Navigation System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 3 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 KING KNS-81 AREA NAVIGATION SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the King KNS-81 Area Navigation System is installed per Piper Drawing No.
  • Page 260 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional King KNS-81 Area Navigation System is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data.
  • Page 261 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 3 PROGRAMMING Pertinent information (waypoint number, station frequency, waypoint radial, and waypoint distance) for up to nine waypoints is entered into the memory. Programming may be completed prior to takeoff or during the flight.
  • Page 262 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (e) INFLIGHT (1) Preset waypoints may be recalled from memory and put into active use as required. Turn the WPT knob as required to select the desired waypoint. The preset waypoint number, frequency, radial and distance will appear in their respective displays.
  • Page 263 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 3 CONVENTIONAL VOR OPERATION VOR or VOR-PAR modes are selected by turning the MODE selector knob until VOR or VOR PAR is displayed. In VOR mode the remote DME is automatically tuned when the KNS 81 is selected as the tuning source.
  • Page 264 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU NOTE Prior to beginning an approach (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.), it is recommended that the missed approach navigation fixes be programmed into the KNS 81. This will reduce pilot workload during the final approach segment and subse- quent missed approach should this become necessary.
  • Page 265 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 3 SECTION 7 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The King KNS 81 is a navigation system combining a 200 channel VOR/Localizer receiver, a 40 channel glide slope receiver and a digital RNAV computer with a capability of preselection and storage of 9 VOR/ LOC frequencies and 9 sets of RNAV waypoint parameters.
  • Page 266 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU The KNS 81 Digital Area Navigation System consists of the following displays and controls (Figure 7-1): NAV FREQ DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR KNOB WAYPOINT DISTANCE MODEı WAYPOINT RADIAL ANNUNCIATOR DATA BUTTON WAYPOINTı...
  • Page 267 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 3 (3) DST Display Displays the offset distance of the waypoint from the ground station over a range of 0.0 to 199.9 NM. The two most significant digits are zero blanked. The two most significant digits roll over from 190 to 0 NM and vice versa.
  • Page 268 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 3 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (3) RNV APR Mode Full scale sensitivity equals ± 1.25 NM. Flagged if VOR or DME data is invalid or if VOR and DME or tuned to different frequencies. (4) ILS Mode Full scale sensitivity equals ±...
  • Page 269 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 3 (f) DATA Button Momentary pushbutton which, when pressed, causes the caret ( display to change from FRQ to RAD to DST and back to FRQ. (g) OFF/PULL ID Control Rotary switch/potentiometer which, when turned clockwise, applies power to the KNS 81 and increases NAV audio level.

  • Page 270: Minneapolis Honeywell(Sperry)

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 4 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 MINNEAPOLIS HONEYWELL(SPERRY) WEATHERSCOUT WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the Minneapolis Honeywell (Sperry) WeatherScout Weather Radar System is installed per Piper Drawing 84398-2.
  • Page 271 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Minneapolis Honeywell (Sperry) WeatherScout Weather Radar System is installed. SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS Do not operate the radar during refueling operation or in the vicinity of trucks or containers accomodating flammables or explosives.
  • Page 272 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 4 *Honeywell now owners of Sperry INDICATOR CONTROLS AND DISPLAY FEATURES (1) MODE Selector All power is off. Standby mode is used for system warmup. The antenna is not radiating energy in SBY.
  • Page 273 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 4 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (3) TILT Rotary control used to adjust antenna elevation position. Control indexes incre- ments of tilt from 0 to 12 degrees up or down. (4) RANGE Rotary switch used to select one of four 12/30/60/90 ranges.
  • Page 274 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 4 (d) PRECAUTIONS (1) If the radar is to be operated while the aircraft is on the ground, direct nose of aircraft such that antenna scan sector is free of large metallic objects (hangars, other aircraft) for a distance of 100 yards (90 meters), and tilt antenna fully upward.
  • Page 275 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the Emergency Oxygen System is installed per Piper Drawing No.

  • Page 276: Emergency Oxygen

    SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Emergency Oxygen System is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper Data. SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS The following placard is installed on the right cabin side panel, immediately forward of the copilot’s air vent, and the right aft facing seat, aft...
  • Page 277 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 5 SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In the event that the emergency oxygen system is needed, proceed as follows: Mask compartment(s) .................OPEN Masks ..............REMOVE and extend lanyard to full length; tug to activate generator.
  • Page 278 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES Prior to each flight, turn on the master switch and check that the amber OXYGEN annunciator light is not illuminated. If the annunciator is illuminated, one or more of the oxygen generators should be replaced. In addition, check the oxygen masks and hoses for accessibility and condition.
  • Page 279 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 5 The crew assembly is located under the copilot’s seat and contains one two-man oxygen generator and two masks mounted on a sliding tray. The tray is accessible from the aisle between the pilot’s and copilot’s seats and is pulled out from under the seat to expose the two masks.
  • Page 280 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 5 PA-46-310P, MALIBU OXYGEN SYSTEM INSTALLATION Figure 7-1 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 9-74, 6 of 6 REVISED: DECEMBER 16, 1987...

  • Page 281: Air Conditioning System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 6 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the Air Conditioner System is installed per Piper Drawing No.
  • Page 282 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Air Conditioning System is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper Data. SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS AIR COND/BLWR switch in OFF or BLWR position for takeoffs and landings.
  • Page 283 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 6 SECTION 5 - PERFORMANCE Operation of the air conditioner will cause slight decreases in cruise speed and range. Power from the engine is required to run the compressor. Although the cruise speed and range are only slightly affected by the air conditioner operation, these changes should be considered in preflight planning.
  • Page 284 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 6 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 7 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The cabin air conditioning system is a vapor cycle system using refrigerant R-12. The freon compressor is engine driven and the condenser cooling airflow is provided by a continuous duty motor and fan. Cabin air (regardless of source) is recirculated across the evaporators to provide cool air at each seat outlet.

  • Page 285: Ryan) Stormscope

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 7 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 7 3M (RYAN) STORMSCOPE, WX-10A This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the optional WX-10A Stormscope system is installed per Piper Dwg.
  • Page 286 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional WX-10A Stormscope system is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data. SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS...
  • Page 287 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 7 SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES The 3M (Ryan) Stormscope, WX-10A Owners Manual, should be read thoroughly by the operator before using the displayed data to interpret thunderstorm activities. (a) Operation (Pre-Flight) (1) Turn power/mode switch to ON.
  • Page 288 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WX-10A STORMSCOPE Figure 4-1 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 9-82, 4 of 6 REVISED: APRIL 10, 1987...
  • Page 289 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 7 (b) IN-FLIGHT FUNCTIONS (1) The WX-10A has the capacity to show up to 256 dots on the display screen. When in FWD mode all dots will be concentrated on the upper half of the screen to give greater definition of thunderstorm activity ahead of the airplane.
  • Page 290 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 7 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 7 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The 3M (Ryan) Stormscope, WX-10A, weather mapping system provides a visual screen readout of the electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms. This information with proper interpretation, will allow the pilot to detect severe thunderstorm activity.

  • Page 291: Prop Heat, Heated Windshield Panel And Wing Ice Detection Light

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 8 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 8 PROP HEAT, HEATED WINDSHIELD PANEL AND WING ICE DETECTION LIGHT This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when any or all of the following equipment is installed per the appropriate Piper Drawing: Prop Heat - Dwg.
  • Page 292 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional prop heat, heated windshield panel, and wing ice detection light are installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data.
  • Page 293 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 8 SECTION 5 - PERFORMANCE No change. SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE Factory installed optional equipment is included in the licensed weight and balance data in Section 6 of the Airplane Flight Manual.
  • Page 294 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 8 PA-46-310P, MALIBU Power from the timer is cycled to brush assemblies which distribute power to slip rings. The current is then supplied from the slip rings directly to the electrothermal propeller heat pads.
  • Page 295 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 8 AUXILIARY SWITCH PANEL Figure 7-1 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 5 of 6, 9-89...

  • Page 296: Ti 9000 Loran C Navigator With Kap/Kfc 150 Autopilot System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 9 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 9 TI 9100 LORAN C NAVIGATOR WITH KAP/KFC 150 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the optional TI 9100 Loran C Navigator is installed per the Equipment List.
  • Page 297 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional TI 9100 Loran C Navigator System is installed. The navigator system must be operated within the limitations herein specified.
  • Page 298 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 9 If a GRI change is required while in flight, the following Caution should be noted: CAUTION When changing GRI in flight, expect to navigate DR for approximately 2 minutes waiting for acquisition of new GRI.
  • Page 299 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (4) Autopilot Nav Select Switch Positions NAV/LORAN A/P NAV 1 NAV 2 A/P Selections NAV. A/P NAV 1 NAV 1 coupled to A/P Displayed on H.S.I. NAV. A/P NAV 2 NAV 2 coupled to A/P...
  • Page 300 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 9 (d) COMPUTER PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION The TI 9100 Loran C Navigator Computer Program identification number is displayed by the key sequence listed below. The displayed number should represent the computer program version shown in the TI 9100 Loran C Navigator Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 301: Ice Protection System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 10 ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM (APPROVED FOR FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS) This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when Ice Protection System, per Piper Drawing No.
  • Page 302 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Ice Protection System is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data. SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS...
  • Page 303 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WARNING The malfunction of any required deice equipment requires immediate action to exit icing conditions. Depending on the severity of the icing encounter, failure to take immediate positive action can lead to performance losses severe enough to make level flight impossible.
  • Page 304 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU VACUUM PUMP FAILURE IN ICING CONDITIONS (Suction below 4.8 in. Hg.) Verify failure ..............left side red flow button on suction gauge visible STANDBY VAC PUMP switch ..............ON The standby vacuum pump has sufficient capacity to operate the deice boots and flight instruments in a normal manner.
  • Page 305 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES The Piper Malibu is approved for flight into known icing conditions when equipped with the complete Piper Ice Protection System. Operating in icing conditions of Continuous Maximum and Intermittent Maximum as defined in FAR 25, Appendix C has been substantiated;...
  • Page 306 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU CAUTION Care should be taken when an operational check of the heated pitot head and heated lift detector is being performed. The units become very hot. (c) A check of the heated pitot head and lift detector should be per- formed by turning the S.
  • Page 307 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 than 1/4 inch can cause a cavity to form under the ice and prevent removal; boot cycles at thicknesses greater than 1/2 inch may also fail to remove ice. Before entering probable icing conditions use the following procedures: (a) INDUCTION AIR............ALTERNATE...
  • Page 308 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU When ice has accumulated on the unprotected surfaces of the airplane, aerodynamic buffet commences 5 to 10 knots before the stall. A substantial margin of airspeed should be maintained above the normal stall speed, since the stall speed will increase in prolonged icing encounters.
  • Page 309 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 NOTE When icing conditions are encountered, loss of cruise airspeed and increased fuel flow resulting from higher than normal power settings to maintain altitude will reduce the aircraft range significantly. The use of an alternate airport should be considered if fuel quantity appears marginal.
  • Page 310 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 7 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT For flight into known icing conditions (FIKI), a complete ice protection system is required on the Malibu. The complete ice protection system consists of the following...
  • Page 311 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 Circuit protection for the surface deice system is provided by a SURF DEICE circuit breaker located on the circuit breaker panel. WING ICE DETECTION LIGHT Wing icing conditions may be detected during night flight by use of an ice detection light installed on the left side of the forward fuselage.
  • Page 312 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD PANEL An electrically heated windshield panel is installed on the exterior of the pilot’s windshield. The panel is heated by current from the aircraft electrical system and controlled by an ON-OFF type W SHLD HEAT switch located on the deice switch panel.
  • Page 313 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 DUAL ALTERNATORS Dual 28 volt, 60 amp alternators are installed as part of the complete icing package. Both alternators must be operational for flight in icing conditions. They are controlled by ON-OFF type switches labeled ALTR NO 1 and ALTR NO 2 located on the main switch panel (Figure 7-2).
  • Page 314 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU DEICE SWITCH PANEL Figure 7-1 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 9-110, 14 of 16...
  • Page 315 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 10 MAIN SWITCH PANEL Figure 7-2 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 15 of 16, 9-111...

  • Page 316: Ryan) Stormscope

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 11 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 11 3M (RYAN) STORMSCOPE, WX-11 This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the optional WX-11 Stormscope system is installed per Piper Dwg.
  • Page 317 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 11 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional WX-11 Stormscope system is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data. SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS...
  • Page 318 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 11 SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES The 3M (Ryan) Stormscope, WX-11 Owners Manual, should be read thoroughly by the operator before using the displayed data to interpret thunderstorm activities. (a) Operation (Pre-Flight) (1) Turn power/mode switch to ON.
  • Page 319 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 11 PA-46-310P, MALIBU WX-11 STORMSCOPE Figure 4-1 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: APRIL 10, 1987 9-116, 4 of 6...
  • Page 320 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-350P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 11 (b) IN-FLIGHT FUNCTIONS (1) The WX-11 has the capacity to show up to 256 dots on the display screen. When in FWD mode all dots will be concentrated on the upper half of the screen to give greater definition of thunderstorm activity ahead of the airplane.
  • Page 321 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 11 PA-46-350P, MALIBU SECTION 7 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The 3M (Ryan) Stormscope, WX-11, weather mapping system provides a visual screen readout of the electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms. This information with proper interpretation, will allow the pilot to detect severe thunderstorm activity.

  • Page 322: Arnav R-30 Loran C Navigator And Rs08 Series Remote Switch With Kap/Kfc 150 Autopilot System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-350P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 12 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 12 ARNAV R-30 LORAN C NAVIGATOR & RS08 SERIES REMOTE SWITCH WITH KAP/KFC 150 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the optional ARNAV R- 30 Loran C Navigator is installed per the Equipment List.
  • Page 323 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 12 PA-46-350P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional ARNAV R-30 Loran C Navigator System and RS08 Series Remote Switch are installed. The navigator system must be operated within the limitations herein specified.
  • Page 324 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 12 (b) NAV-COUPLED MODE When operating the KAP/KFC 150 flight control system in either the navigation (NAV) or approach (APR) mode and the NAV/ LORAN switch has been set to the ARNAV R-30 as the navigation source, all operational procedures which are applicable to these two modes, as described in the KAP/KFC 150 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 325 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 12 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (c) NAVIGATION DISPLAYS The Loran C System drives the pilot’s HSI display when manually selected by the NAV/LORAN switch. This configuration is annunciated by a VHF/LORAN mode light on the pilot’s instru- ment panel.
  • Page 326 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 12 as one of three presentations: (1) The VHF/LORAN annunciator stays lit in one mode or the other, and will not transfer. Only one NAV source will be avail- able until the system is repaired. This can also be caused by external switch failure.
  • Page 327 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 13 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 13 NORTHSTAR M1 LORAN C NAVIGATOR WITH KAP/KFC 150 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the optional Northstar M1 Loran C Navigator is installed per the Equipment List.
  • Page 328 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 13 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Northstar M1 Loran C Navigator System is installed. The navigator system must be operated within the limitations herein specified.
  • Page 329 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 13 (b) NAV-COUPLED MODE When operating the KAP/KFC 150 flight control system in either the navigation (NAV) or approach (APR) mode and the NAV/ LORAN switch has been set to the Northstar M1 as the navigation source, all operational procedures which are applicable to these two modes, as described in the KAP/KFC 150 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 330 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 13 PA-46-310P, MALIBU (c) NAVIGATION DISPLAYS The Loran C System drives the pilot’s HSI display when manually selected by the NAV/LORAN switch. This configuration is annunciated by a mode light adjacent to the HSI. The HSI will only display left or right course information and a NAV flag indication from the Northstar M1.

  • Page 331: Supplemental Electric Heater

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 14 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 14 SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRIC HEATER This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the Supplemental Electrical Heater is installed per Piper Drawing 89124-2 or Piper Kit 765- 348.
  • Page 332 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 14 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Supplemental Electric Heater is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data. SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS (a) Dual functioning alternators are required.
  • Page 333 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 14 SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES AFTER ENGINE START BATT MASTER Switch..................ON Alternator Switches ..................OFF VENT/DEFOG FAN Switch ................ON Airflow.....................CHECK Volt/Ammeter ................LESS than 25 Vdc (increase electrical load as necessary to lower voltage) LO BUS Annunciator..............ILLUMINATED...
  • Page 334 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 14 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE Factory installed optional equipment is included in the licensed weight and balance data in Section 6 of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook. For field installation of the Supplemental Electric Heater add 1.10 pounds at 120.5 inches aft of datum.
  • Page 335 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 14 LOW VOLTAGE MONITOR WARNING LIGHT INSTALLATION Figure 7-1 The electrical switch panel has been modified to accommodate the addition of the AUX CABIN HEAT switch (refer to Figure 7-2). Refer to Figure 7-3 for a schematic of the Electrical Heater and Voltage Monitor circuits.
  • Page 336 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 14 PA-46-310P, MALIBU ELECTRIC HEAT AND LOW VOLTAGE MONITOR SCHEMATIC Figure 7-3 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: OCTOBER 27, 1987 9-134, 6 of 6 REVISED: DECEMBER 16, 1987...

  • Page 337: Morrow, Inc., Apollo Ii, Model 612, Loran Cnavigation System With Kap/Kfc 150 Autopilot System

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 15 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 15 II MORROW, INC., APOLLO II, MODEL 612, LORAN C NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH KAP/KFC 150 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the optional II Morrow, Inc., Apollo II, Model 612, Loran C Navigator is installed per the...
  • Page 338 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 15 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional II Morrow, Inc., Apollo II, Model 612, Loran C Navigation System is installed. The navigation system must be operated within the limitations herein specified.
  • Page 339 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 15 (g) No flight operation shall be predicated on the use of the Apollo II, Model 612, Loran C Navigation System whenever a NAV OFF flag is displayed by the CDI. In addition, no IFR flight shall be predi-...
  • Page 340 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 15 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES (a) OPERATION Normal operating procedures are outlined in the II Morrow Inc., Apollo II, Loran C Pilot’s Operating Handbook (P/N 560-0022B, latest revision. (b) NAV-COUPLED MODE...
  • Page 341 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 15 (c) NAVIGATION DISPLAYS The Loran C System drives the pilot’s HSI display when manually selected by the NAV/LORAN switch. This configuration is annunciated by a mode light adjacent to the HSI. The HSI will only display left or right course information, to/from flags and a Off/ Warning flag indication from the Apollo II.
  • Page 342 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 15 PA-46-310P, MALIBU LORAN VFR When the LORAN VFR annunciator lights you may not use the APOLLO II for IFR navigation. This annunciator will light when the criteria for IFR navigation is not met.

  • Page 343: Bendix/King Rds 81/82/82Vp Digital Weather Radar

    PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 16 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 16 BENDIX/KING RDS 81/82/82VP DIGITAL WEATHER RADAR This supplement must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook a n d FA A A p p r ove d A i r p l a n e F l i g h t M a n u a l w h e n t h e o p t i o n a l Bendix/King RDS 81/82/82VP Digital Weather Radar is installed per the Equipment List.
  • Page 344 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 16 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SECTION 1 - GENERAL This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Bendix/King RDS 81/82/82VP Digital Weather Radar is installed in accordance with FAA Approved Piper data.
  • Page 345 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 16 SECTION 5 - PERFORMANCE When the radar pod is installed: The rate of climb is decreased approximately 50 fpm. The cruise speed is decreased approximately 2 knots. The cruise range is decreased approximately 1% due to the decrease in cruise speed.
  • Page 346 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 16 PA-46-310P, MALIBU Operation and Controls RDS 81 CONTROLS AND INDICATOR Figure 7-1 RDS 82 CONTROLS AND INDICATOR (TEST PATTERN SHOWN) Figure 7-3 REPORT: VB-1300 ISSUED: APRIL 27, 1990 9-144, 4 of 10...
  • Page 347 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 16 Operation and Controls (cont.) RDS 82VP CONTROLS AND INDICATOR VP Mode Figure 7-5 CONTROL/ DISPLAY FUNCTION BRT Control Adjusts brightness of the display for varying cockpit light conditions. Wx Button When pressed selects the weather (Wx) (RDS 81/82 Only) mode.
  • Page 348 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 16 PA-46-310P, MALIBU Operation and Controls (cont.) CONTROL/ DISPLAY FUNCTION Wx/Wxa Button When pressed, alternately selects between (RDS 82VP Only) the Wx (weather) and Wxa (weather alert) modes of operation. WX or WXA will appear in the lower left of the display.
  • Page 349 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 16 Operation and Controls (cont.) CONTROL/ DISPLAY FUNCTION GAIN Control Knob Manual gain control becomes active only when ground-mapping (GND MAP) is selected.Gain is internally set in all other modes. Radar Function 1.
  • Page 350 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 16 PA-46-310P, MALIBU Operation and Controls (cont.) CONTROL/ DISPLAY FUNCTION RNG Selector Buttons When pressed clears the display and increases or decreases the indicator to the next higher or lower range. Selected range is displayed in upper right corner of the...
  • Page 351 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9 PA-46-310P, MALIBU SUPPLEMENT 16 Operation and Controls (cont.) CONTROL/ DISPLAY FUNCTION 1. Prior to engaging VP, the appropriate Selector Buttons(cont) button (left or right) is used to place the (RDS 82VP Operations) track line at the desired azimuth angle to be vertically scanned (sliced).
  • Page 352 SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SUPPLEMENT 16 PA-46-310P, MALIBU VERTICAL PROFILE MODE (RDS 82VP) Figure 7-7 1. Vertical PROFILE mode annunciation 2. Left or right track annunciation. 3. Degrees of track left or right of aircraft nose. 4. Displays plus and minus thousands of feet from relative altitude. Will vary with selected range.
  • Page 353 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 10 PA-46-310P , MALIBU OPERATING TIPS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10 OPERATING TIPS Paragraph Page 10.1 General ..................10-1 10.3 Operating Tips ................10-1 ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986 REPORT: VB-1300 10-i...
  • Page 354 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 10 PA-46-310P, MALIBU OPERATING TIPS SECTION 10 OPERATING TIPS 10.1 GENERAL This section provides operating tips of particular value in the operation of the Malibu. 10.3 OPERATING TIPS (a) Learn to trim for takeoff so that only a very light back pressure on the control wheel is required to lift the airplane off the ground.
  • Page 355 SECTION 10 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION OPERATING TIPS PA-46-310P, MALIBU (g) In an effort to avoid accidents, pilots should obtain and study the safety related information made available in FAA publications, such as regulations, advisory circulars, Aviation News, AIM and safety aids.

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