SERVICE 1392A NO.

Piper Aircraft, Inc.

2926 Piper Drive
BULLETIN
Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960
PIPER CONSIDERS
COMPLIANCE MANDATORY
Date: November, 15, 2024 (S)

Service Bulletin (SB) 1392A supercedes SB 1392 in its entirety. Aircraft that were previously made compliant with
SB 1392 are in compliance with SB 1392A.

SUBJECT: FRAME ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPAIR,

FUSELAGE STATION 282.00

REASON FOR REVISION: To add serial numbers previously ommited.

MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED:

PA-46-310P Malibu 4608001 thru 4608140
PA-46-350P Mirage / M350 4622001 thru 4622200
4636001 thru 4636807
PA-46-500TP Meridian / M500 4697001 thru 4697691
PA-46-600TP M600 4698001 thru 4698217
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: Cracks may exist in the frame assembly at Fuselage Station (F.S.) 282.00 on
some of the affected aircraft. This service bulletin mandates a one-time inspection
for cracks and to report the results to Piper Aircraft, Inc.

INSTRUCTIONS:

WARNING: FLIGHT WITH KNOWN CRACKS IN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE IS NOT PERMITTED.
ANY CRACKS DISCOVERED IN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MUST BE REPAIRED PRIOR
TO THE NEXT FLIGHT. AN AIRPLANE WITH A CRACK IN THE STRUCTURE DOES NOT
MEET ITS TYPE DESIGN AND MAY NO LONGER RETAIN THE REQUIRED TYPE DESIGN
STRENGTH.
NOTE: The temporary removal of some access panels and aircraft components may be required to accomplish
the actions described in this service bulletin.

ATA/JASC: 5322

(OVER)
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Part I. Inspection
NOTE: Prior to inspection, wipe surfaces clean using a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, mineral spirits,
naphtha, or other suitable cleaning agent.
1. Remove the tail cone access panels. Refer to 53-22-00 of the appropriate airplane maintenance manual
(AMM) for removal instructions.
2. Visually inspect the inner and outer surface of the bend radius common to the inboard flange and the frame
web, as shown in Figure 1, using a 10x magnifier, a mirror, a suitable light source, or other equipment capable
of providing equal or better resolution. See AC 43.13-1b section 5-15 thru 5-18 for additional acceptable
inspection procedures.
3. Regardless of the findings, the inspection results must be reported to Piper electronically by completing the
Feedback Form at https://techpubs.piper.com/feedback.
4. If no cracks are found in the frame, correct any systems that were disturbed during the inspection and install
the tail cone access panels and proceed to Part III. If cracks are found in the frame, proceed to Part II for repair.

A
A

A
A

FS FS FS
UP

198.25 282.00 346.96

FWD

FUSELAGE / EMPENNAGE
LOOKING INBOARD
M600 SHOWN (OTHERS SIMILAR)

Figure 1 (Sheet 1 of 3)
F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly Inspection
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INSPECT INNER AND OUTER

SURFACES FOR CRACKS
SEE DETAIL C

VIEW A−A
FS 282.00 FRAME LOOKING FORWARD
(OTHER COMPONENTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY)

Figure 1 (Sheet 2 of 3)
F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly Inspection
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FRAME ASSEMBLY AT FS 282.00 INSPECT INNER AND OUTER

SURFACES FOR CRACKS

OUTBD FUSELAGE SKIN

FWD

VIEW B−B
SECTIONAL VIEW OF FS 282.00 FRAME

DETAIL C
EXAMPLE OF CRACKS IN FRAME FS 282.00

Figure 1 (Sheet 3 of 3)
F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly Inspection
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Part II. Repair Per AC-43-13-1B

Repair in accordance with AC-43.13-1B, as follows, after all internal equipment, rigging, and stowage box has been
removed:
NOTE: This repair follows AC 43-13-1B guidance and is not contrary to any manufactures data. As such, no
further engineering substantiation or FAA/ODA approval is required.
1. Vertically support tail cone using a jack stand.
2. Strip paint per AC 43.13-1B at all frame to skin attachment locations, shown in Figure 2, using a manufacturer
recommended stripping process and appropriate PPE. Mechanical abrasives for top-coat only removal is
acceptable. Mechanical abrasive for primer removal is not acceptable. Primer removal down to bare metal may
not be required, and is not preferred.
3. Carefully locate and drill out all frame attaching rivets from the rivet head side using a step-up size drill bit
procedure.
NOTE: 1/64th oversize diameter repair size rivets of the same type may be used at any location for elongated
holes provided 2 times diameter edge distance is maintained. Holes to be clean and round.
4. Remove suspect frame by carefully cutting frame inner flange and web only in multiple locations as required
and flex frame to collapse. Care not to damage inner skin surface.
5. Install replacement frame as shown in Figure 2, provided from a new procured replacement frame (for
PA-46-600TP, Piper P/N 46F53A213-001; for all other models, Piper P/N 84201-004) in two pieces (lower and
upper half). This installation is done through the access panel on the bottom of the tail cone.
6. Prepare frame upper and lower half nesting splice members from another procured frame. Splice frame Length
L to be two times or more than length W2 per AC 43.13-1B Figure 4-20. Use L= 6 inches.
7. Number of rivets used for splice on each side of the cut is calculated using per AC 43.13-1B Table 4-10,
Figure 4-20, and part dimensions W1, W2, & W3. Use 0.70 times the value of required on each side for a single
shear lap splice.
8. Calculation for number of rivets per side of frame cut for splice member.
For W1 = W3 = 0.70 inches; W2 = 2.35 inches Frame is 0.032 inches thick.
a. Number of 1/8th AD flange rivets per side = 0.70 x 4.9 = 3.43, 3.43 x 0.70 = 2.4 or use 3 rivets per side
of cut in the flange.
NOTE: MS20426AD-4 rivets are required for external skin locations. Do not re-countersink, shave rivet
heads flush only as required.
b. Number of 1/8th AD web rivets per side = 2.35 x 4.9 = 11.52, 11.52 x 0.70 = 8.06 or use 9 rivets per side
of cut in the web.
NOTE: Install splice rivets wet using one of the following: Corlar® 13550STM Corrosion Resistant
Epoxy Primer, Alumigrip 4101 Non-Chrome Corrosion-Inhibiting Epoxy Primer, or Aerodur HS
2118 ChromeFree Epoxy Primer.
9. Maintain 2D + 0.06 edge distance and equally space rivets between edges.
10. Drill centered clearance holes in the aft stowage box to slightly larger than the rivet head diameter of the
spliced frame assembly, as shown in Figure 3, to allow for reinstallation of the aft stowage box.
11. Install tail cone, aft stowage box, and other aft fuselage structures that were previously removed, picking up
existing attachment locations with replacement rivets.
12. Correct any systems that were disturbed during the inspection and install the tail cone access panels.
13. Reapply the primer and top-coat paint where previously removed. Contact a repair shop and specify the Axalta
Imron paint used in the original finish. This will help assure the best possible color match, same durability, and
appearance. Refer to 12-00-00 of the appropriate airplane maintenance manual for more information.

Part III. Documentation of Compliance

Make a logbook-entry documenting compliance with this service bulletin, specifically stating the results of this
inspection.
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STRIP PER AC 43.13-1B

UP

UP

FWD FWD

PAINT REMOVAL PAINT REMOVAL

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

FUSELAGE / EMPENNAGE
LOOKING INBBOARD
M600 SHOWN (OTHERS SIMILAR)

Figure 2 (Sheet 1 of 4)
F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly Repair
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REPLACEMENT FS 282.00 FRAME

LOOKING AFT

Figure 2 (Sheet 2 of 4)
F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly Repair
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FS 282.00 FRAME LEFT SIDE FS 282.00 FRAME RIGHT SIDE

AFTER REPAIR AFTER REPAIR

FS 282.00 FRAME ASSEMBLY

LOOKING FORWARD

Figure 2 (Sheet 3 of 4)
F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly Repair
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FS 282.00 FRAME LEFT SIDE FS 282.00 FRAME RIGHT SIDE

AFTER REPAIR AFTER REPAIR

FS 282.00 FRAME ASSEMBLY

LOOKING AFT

Figure 2 (Sheet 4 of 4)
F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly Repair
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UP

OUTBD

DOWN

OUTBD

AFT STOWAGE BOX

AFTER MODIFICATION

Figure 3
Aft Stowage Box Modification
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MATERIALS REQUIRED: Per aircraft,

Procure from your Piper Approved Service Center:

For PA-46-310P/-350P/-500TP and PA-46R-350T:
• If required, two (2) each, F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly,
Piper P/N 84201-004
For PA-46-600TP Only:
• If required, two (2) each, F.S. 282.00 Frame Assembly,
Piper P/N 46F53A213-001

Procure from your General Aviation Supplier:

• As required, MS20426AD4 series rivets
• As required, MS20470AD4 series rivets
• As required, one of the following corrosion inhibiting epoxy primers:
○ Corlar 13550STM Corrosion Resistant Epoxy Primer
○ Alumigrip 4101 Non-Chrome Corrosion-Inhibiting Epoxy Primer
○ Aerodur HS 2118 ChromeFree Epoxy Primer

AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: As identified in Materials Required, above, procure parts from your Piper
Approved Service Center and from your General Aviation Supplier.
Find your local Piper service center at https://www.piper.com/

EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service bulletin is effective on December 5, 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”