SUBJECT: RUDDER CABLE INSPECTION
MODELS AFFECTED:
PA-46-350P M350
PA-46-500TP M500
PA-46-600TP M600
PA-46-701TP M700 Fury
SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED:
4636866 thru 4636875, 4636877, 4636878
4697722 thru 4697729
4698293 thru 4698296
46020074, 46020076 thru 46020095, 46020098 thru 46020102, 46020104 thru 46020109, 46020111 thru 46020116, 46020118, 46020121 thru 46020124
COMPLIANCE TIME: For aircraft that have not performed their first annual maintenance event or have not reached 100 hours TIS, compliance must occur within the next 25 hours TIS.
APPROVAL: The content of this service document has been reviewed and determined to be in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
PURPOSE: Some of the affected aircraft may have rudder drive (i.e. control) cables incorrectly routed in the tailcone. Left uncorrected will cause chafing damage and/ or breakage. This service bulletin mandates a one-time inspection of the rudder controls within the tailcone and, on condition, contact Piper Customer Support for further information.
MATERIAL REQUIRED: Contact Piper Customer Support
AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: Your Piper Approved Service Center – Find your local service center at Piper Aircraft.
EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service bulletin is effective on October 1, 2026.
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:
