SERVICE 1419 NO.

Piper Aircraft, Inc.

2926 Piper Drive
BULLETIN
Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960
PIPER CONSIDERS
COMPLIANCE MANDATORY
Date: October 4, 2024 (S)

SUBJECT: FLAP BRACKET GAP INSPECTION

MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED:

PA-46-600TP M600 4698001 thru 4698291
PA-46-701TP M700 Fury 46020001 thru 46020026

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: Some of the affected aircraft may have flap brackets that were not properly
deburred prior to installation. Over time, a flap bracket in this condition may
become loose in service and eventually seperate from the flap.

This service bulletin provides instructions for the inspection, and on condition
rework of the flap brackets.

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: The inspection portion of this service bulletin can be performed with the flaps installed on the aircraft.
NOTE: The following instructions apply to the left and right wings.
1. Gain visual access to the flap brackets (2 per wing). See Figure 1.
2. Using a flashlight and mirror, inspect for gaps by attempting to pass light through the interface between the flap
skin and the bracket mating surface.
• If light can pass through, then a gap exists between mating surfaces. Slide a 0.003 inch curved feeler
gage between flap skin and bracket mating surface. If feeler gage can touch bolt shank, rework is required.
Proceed to step 3.
• If light does not pass through, or 0.003 inch curved feeler gage does not touch bolt shank, rework is not
required. Proceed to step 9.
3. Remove the flap, refer to chapter 57-50-00 of the applicable Piper airplane maintenance manual (AMM) for
instructions on flap removal.
4. For each bracket that is to be reworked, carefully drill out all three (3) Huckbolts at the locations identified in
Figure 2, using the following procedure:
a. Drill out the lock ring using a #30 drill bit.
b. Punch out the stem.
c. Drill out the sleeve using a #20 drill bit.

ATA/JASC: 5754

(OVER)
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5. Debur the holes as needed to achieve a flush surface. Prime resultant bare metal surfaces using any of the
primers listed in Table 1.
6. Secure the flap bracket to the flap as shown in section B-B (outboard) or section C-C (inboard) of Figure 1 using
three (3) MS90354S0503 Huckbolts, Piper P/N 423-178, for outboard brackets and three (3) MS90354S0502
Huckbolts, Piper P/N 484-885, for inboard brackets.
7. Reinstall the flap, refer to chapter 57-50-00 of the applicable Piper AMM for instructions on flap installation.
8. Perform a functional check on any systems that were disturbed during compliance with this service bulletin.
9. Make a logbook entry documenting compliance with this service bulletin.

Table 1
ACCEPTABLE EPOXY PRIMERS
Piper Part No. Vendor Product Name Vendor Product Number
PPG Aerospace
279-179 EWDE072A/B
PRC-DeSoto
279-506 AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings 10P8-10NF / EC-283
279-108 AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings 10P30-5 / EC-275
279-359 Deft, Inc. 44GN036
279-240 Axalta (formerly DuPont) Axalta Epoxy 13550S
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DETAIL A

M600 / M700 FURY

LOOKING DOWN

B
UP

DETAIL A FW
D
FLAP ASSEMBLY
LEFT SIDE SHOWN (RIGHT SIDE OPPOSITE)
PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY

Figure 1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
Flap Bracket Inspection Area
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FLAP BRACKET

INSPECT MATING SURFACE

FOR THE PRESENCE OF GAPS

FWD
UP

SECTION B−B
OUTBOARD

FLAP BRACKET

INSPECT MATING SURFACE

FOR THE PRESENCE OF GAPS
FWD

UP

SECTION C−C
INBOARD

Figure 1 (Sheet 2 of 2)
Flap Bracket Inspection Area
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UP
D D
FW

FLAP BRACKET
PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY
OUTBOARD SHOWN (INBOARD SIMILAR)

REMOVE
HUCKBOLTS
AND
DEBUR AS
REQUIRED

SECTION D−D
Figure 2
Flap Bracket Rework
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MATERIAL REQUIRED: Per aircraft:

• As required, MS90354S0503 Huckbolts, Piper P/N 423-178

• As required, MS90354S0502 Huckbolts, Piper P/N 484-885

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 October 14, 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”