SERVICE 1410A NO.
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
2926 Piper Drive
BULLETIN
Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960
PIPER CONSIDERS
COMPLIANCE MANDATORY
Date: March 12, 2024 (S)
Service Bulletin (SB) 1410A supercedes SB 1410 in its entirety. Aircraft that were previously made compliant with
SB 1410 are in compliance with SB 1410A.
SUBJECT: VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
IMPROVEMENT
REASON FOR REVISION: SB 1410A corrects submodel name, hardware P/Ns and
effectivity conflict between Table 1 and Required Materials.
MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED:
PA-46-310P Malibu 46-8408001 thru 46-8608067
4608001 thru 4608140
PA-46-350P Mirage / M350 4622001 thru 4622200
4636001 thru 4636814
PA-46-500TP Meridian / M500 4697001 thru 4697692
PA-46-600TP M600 4698001 thru 4698232
PA-46R-350T Matrix 4692001 thru 4692214
COMPLIANCE TIME: To coincide with the next regularly scheduled maintenance event, but not to
exceed the next 100 hours time in service
APPROVAL: The engineering aspects of this service document have been shown to comply
with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved.
PURPOSE: The fasteners and associated hardware used in the vertical stabilizer installation
have the potential to present threads in shear.
This service bulletin provides improved hardware to allow for improved grip
adjustment.
INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: The temporary removal of some interior components, fairings and/or access panels may be required to
accomplish the instructions in this service bulletin.
1. Locate the vertical stabilizer installation, as shown in Figure 1.
2. Remove the six (6) bolts at the locations identified in Figure 1. Discard installation hardware. Replace installation
hardware as indicated in Table 1 and shown in Figure 1.
3. Make a logbook entry documenting compliance with this service bulletin.
ATA/JASC: 5340
(OVER)
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1410A PAGE 2 of 4
A
A
EMPENNAGE INSTALLATION
LOOKING INBOARD
SEE HARDWARE A IN TABLE 1
(2 PLACES)
SEE HARDWARE B IN TABLE 1
(2 PLACES)
SEE HARDWARE AWARE
IN TABLE
A) 1
(2 PLACES)
Figure 1
Vertical Stabilizer with Improved Hardware
SECTION A−A
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1410A PAGE 3 of 4
Table 1
IMPROVED HARDWARE APPLICABILITY
Aircraft Model Hardware A Hardware B
AN5-6A Bolt AN5-7A Bolt
PA-46-310P NAS1149F0532P Washer (Under Head) NAS1149F0563P Washer (Under Head)
PA-46-350P (2) NAS1149F0563P Washers (Under Nut) (2) NAS1149F0563P Washers (Under Nut)
(S/Ns 4622001 thru 4622200
and 4636001 thru 4636247) MS21042L5 Nut MS21042L5 Nut
Torque 160–200 in-lb Torque 160–200 in-lb
NAS6606-7 Bolt NAS6606-8 Bolt
PA-46-350P MS20002C6 Washer (Under Head) MS20002C6 Washer (Under Head)
(S/Ns 4636248 thru 4636814)
(2) NAS1149F0663P Washers (Under Nut) (2) NAS1149F0663P Washers (Under Nut)
PA-46-500TP
MS21042L6 Nut MS21042L6 Nut
PA-46R-350T
Torque 240–270 in-lb Torque 240–270 in-lb
NAS6606-8 Bolt NAS6606-9 Bolt
MS20002C6 Washer (Under Head) MS20002C6 Washer (Under Head)
PA-46-600TP (2) NAS1149F0663P Washers (Under Nut) (2) NAS1149F0663P Washers (Under Nut)
MS21042L6 Nut MS21042L6 Nut
Torque 240–270 in-lb Torque 240–270 in-lb
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1410A PAGE 4 of 4
MATERIAL REQUIRED: Per aircraft:
PA-46-310P/350P
(S/Ns 4622001 thru 4622200 and 4636001 thru 4636247):
• Six (6) each, AN Series Bolts, refer to Table 1 for applicable P/Ns
• Six (6) each, MS21042L5 Nuts
• Four (4) each, NAS1149F0532P Washers
• Fourteen (14) each, NAS1149F0563P Washers
All other aircraft models:
• Six (6) each, NAS Series Bolts, refer to Table 1 for applicable P/Ns
• Six (6) each, MS21042L6 Nuts
• Six (6) each, MS20002C6 Washers
• Twelve (12) each, NAS1149F0663P Washers
AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: Your Piper Approved Service Center –
Find your local service center at https://www.piper.com/
EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service bulletin is effective on March 20, 2024.
SUMMARY: Applicable factory participation is limited to new aircraft in warranty at the time of
compliance. Factory participation will remain in effect for a period of time not to
exceed 180 days from the effectivity date of this service bulletin.
Please contact your Piper Approved Service Center to make arrangements for
compliance with this service bulletin in accordance with the compliance time
indicated.
NOTE: Please notify the factory of any address/ownership corrections. Changes should include aircraft model,
serial number, and current owner’s name and address.
Corrections and/or changes should be directed to:
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
Attn: Customer Service
2926 Piper Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32960
or:
[email protected] Please include in subject line: “Aircraft ownership update”
