EASA SIB CE-08-13
May 11, 2011Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, PA-44 and PA-46 - Possible Failure of a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS)
Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-08-13 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential failure of Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices in Piper aircraft models PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, PA-44, and PA-46. The affected aircraft include the PA-28-161 Warrior III, PA-28-181 Archer III, PA-28R-201 Arrow, PA-32R-301 Saratoga II TC and HP variants, PA-32-301FT 6X, PA-32-301XTC 6XT, PA-34-200T Seneca V, PA-44-180 Seminole, PA-46-350P Mirage, and PA-46-500TP Meridian. This bulletin informs operators of possible TVS failures that may increase pilot workload but does not mandate corrective action.
- Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III
- Piper PA-28-181 Archer III
- Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow
- Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga II TC
- Piper PA-32R-301 HP
- Piper PA-32-301FT 6X
- Piper PA-32-301XTC 6XT
- Piper PA-34-200T Seneca V
- Piper PA-44-180 Seminole
- Piper PA-46-350P Mirage
- Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian