Piper Aircraft Corporation Malibu Mirage PA-46-350P, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-350P, MALIBU MIRAGE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3. Switch Panels
NOTE: This airplane uses lighted switches which snap in from the front of the instrument panel and
overhead switch panels.
In S/N’s 4636001 thru 4636020 , switches are of the rocker type and are mounted in the instrument
panel.
In S/N’s 4636021 thru 4636131 , switches are of the rocker type and are mounted in the instrument panel
and in overhead switch panels.
In S/N’s 4636132 and up , most switches are of the rocker type and are mounted in the instrument panel
and in overhead switch panels. The Environmental / Deice switch panel (see Figure 4), however, is a
sealed unit.
A. Rocker-type Electrical Switches
(1) Removal
(a) Gain access to the switch from behind the instrument panel or overhead switch panel. If
switch is in an overhead switch panel, gain access by removing four screws which attach
the panel to the cockpit overhead panel.
(b) Squeeze retainer blades on top and bottom of the switch together and push switch from
the panel.
(c) Make note of the placement of wires on the switch to facilitate installation.
(d) Disconnect wires from the switch. Remove switch.
(2) Installation
(a) Connect wires to switch.
(b) Push switch into the panel. Squeeze retainer blades on top and bottom of the switch
together, if required.
(c) If switch is in an overhead switch panel, reinstall overhead switch panel with four screws.
B. Environmental / Deice Switch Panel ( S/N’s 4636132 and up )
The Environmental / Deice Switch Panel in these airplanes is a front-mounted sealed unit which
can not be repaired in the field.
(1) Removal
(a) Unscrewing the four (4) #4 socket head cap screws and remove.
(b) Pull the unit out of the instrument panel enough to access the connectors attaching the
unit to the wiring harness.
(c) Note arrangement of the connectors for re-installation. Disconnect the wiring harness and
remove the unit.
(2) Installation
(a) Connect the wiring harness and position the unit in the instrument panel.
(b) Secure with the four (4) #4 socket head cap screws.