# N846MA: Piper PA-46-600TP

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper PA-46-600TP](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-46-600tp) (registry code 7104650, 6 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A25SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A25SO) (Piper Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 4698139
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Certificate issued: January 6, 2021
- Expires: January 31, 2028
- Mode S code: AB9737
- Registered owner: [Heyden Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEYDEN%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Alpharetta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Alpharetta)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 34.1456° N, 84.2919° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30004, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=846MA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N846MA

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 5 in force

### Matched by airframe (Piper PA-46-600TP)

- [AD 2023-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-25-02): Control Column Section · Piper PA-46-350P, PA-46-500TP and PA-46-600TP. Effective Dec 19, 2023
- [AD 2022-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-10): Wing Spar · Piper PA-46-600TP. Effective Jun 27, 2022
- [AD 2019-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-12-12): Bulkhead · Piper PA-46-600TP. Effective Jul 12, 2019
- [AD 2018-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-14-01): Fuselage Skin · Piper PA-46-600TP. Effective Jul 25, 2018
- [AD 2017-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-03): Wing Spar · Piper PA-46-600TP. Effective Aug 9, 2017

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N846MA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N846MA.

## Reports on N846MA not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N846MA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19931027045259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931027045259I), Oct 27, 1993: Dhav DHC8102 (N846MA), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Both right tires blew on landing. Parts of tire hit propeller blade tips. Stopped on taxiway.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## Service difficulty reports on N846MA not matched to an aircraft (22)

They name N846MA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR MALA976195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976195), Sep 17, 1998: BULB. FAILED. LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED GREEN LIGHTS HAVE ONE LIGHT BURNED OUT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED G
- [SDR MALA976171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976171), Jul 30, 1998: LIGHT. LOOSE. DURING INSPECTION, EXIT LIGHT OVER ROW 4A LOOSE ON PANEL. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED SERVICEABLE EXIT LIGHT, ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976086), Apr 5, 1998: LIGHT. LOOSE. DURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ROW 4 SEAT A AND B NEEDS TO BE RESECURED. MAINTENACE RESECURED LIGHT. ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976059), Mar 21, 1998: HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT, NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ED HYDRAULIC PUMP AND NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY (PN OSC
- [SDR MALA975977](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975977), Feb 8, 1998: CONTROL CABLE. FAILED. AFTER DEPARTURE, FLAP DRIVE FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FLAPS STUCK A 5 DEGREES. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT SECONDARY FLAP DRIVE C
- [SDR MALA975878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975878), Jan 8, 1998: LAMP. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION, FORWARD OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED OVERHEAD LIGHT, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA975662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975662), Sep 23, 1997: BULB. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND EMERGENCY SIDE WALL LIGHT INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE RE-LAMPED SIDE WALL LIGHT. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)
- [SDR MALA975561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975561), Jul 27, 1997: FUEL HEATER. FAILED. FLT 3220 - DURING CRUISE, LEFT ENGINE FUEL TEMP ROSE TO THE RED LINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT FUEL HEATER. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR MALA975559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975559), Jul 25, 1997: O-RING. FAILED. FLT 2911 - LOST HYDRAULIC PRESSUR AND QTY ON RIGHT SIDE DURING DESCENT. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION COMPLETED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NO INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REP
- [SDR MALA975416](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975416), May 14, 1997: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING INSPECTION, ONE FLOOR TRACK LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)
- [SDR MALA975374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975374), Apr 25, 1997: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. DURING PRE-FLIGHT, TWO FORWARD RED EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERABLE AND SIX WHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PACKS. OPS CHECK GO
- [SDR MALA975345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975345), Mar 9, 1997: RADAR. FAILED. FLT 3345 - DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, WEATHER RADAR WOULD ONLY PAINT LEFT TO RIGHT, NO GROUND. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED WEATHER RAD
- [SDR MALA975302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975302), Jan 26, 1997: HMU. FAILED. FLT 3327 - AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN SELECTING ECU FROM TOP TO NORM, THE LEFT ENGINE SURGED ABOUT 1.5 PERCENT TQ TO 20 PPH FUEL. RETURNED TO MSP. REMOVED AND REPLACED 
- [SDR MALA965080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965080), Jul 24, 1996: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FLT NR 3093 - DURING THE PREFLIGHT IN DTW, THE COCKPIT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEM
- [SDR MALA964824](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964824), Jan 18, 1996: RADAR. FAILED. FLT NR 3130 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE WEATHER RADAR BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE WEATHER RADAR, P/N 071-1319-00
- [SDR MALA964809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964809), Jan 7, 1996: SWITCH. FAILED. FLT 3127 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE NR 1 AND NR 2 BLEED HOT LIGHTS CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT PRESSURE SWI
- [SDR MALA954672](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954672), Oct 21, 1995: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING THE POST FLIGHT IN DTW, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE COCKPIT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT. SYSTEM OPERATED
- [SDR MALA954633](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954633), Sep 13, 1995: AHARS. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT NR 3320 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT FROM DTW, THE NR 2 ADI AND NR 2 HSI OFF FLAGS APPEARED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE RE-INITIALIZED THE NR 2 AHRS SY
- [SDR MALA954571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954571), Jul 28, 1995: TE SKIN. CRACKED. MSP - DURING A LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED CRACKS IN THE LT AND RT ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGES AT THE STATIC WICKS. THEY REPAIRED THE C
- [SDR MALA954264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954264), Jan 20, 1995: BRUSH BLOCK. WORN. MSP - FLT 3116 - AFTER TAKEOFF, RT TRU CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RT PROP DE-ICE BRUSH BLOCK. SYSTEM OPERATED
- [SDR MALA954248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954248), Jan 19, 1995: TRU. FAILED. MSP - FLT 3209 - ON CLIMB-OUT, THE RIGHT TRU CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. THE CREW RESET THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND IT TRIPPED AGAIN. THE AIRCAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAIN
- [SDR 95ZZZX701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX701), Jan 19, 1995: FUSE. BLOWN. MSP - FLT 3209 - ON CLIMB-OUT, THE RIGHT TRU CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. THE CREW RESET THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND IT TRIPPED AGAIN. THE AIRCAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAIN

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Piper PA-46-600TP)

- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12438IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12438IB): MT-Propeller Entwicklung MTV-37-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR205-353( ). MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
- [STC SA02017WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02017WI): The Installation of the Parker-Meggitt iPRESS™ System. 3S Certification LLC
- [STC SA11158SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11158SC): Demonstration of aircraft tolerance to potential electromagnetic interference from certain Transmitting Potable Electronic Devices (T-PEDS). Liberty Partners Inc
- [STC SA04188NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04188NY): Installation of LAI CoolView Windshields and Windows. Lee Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA01843CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01843CH): Replacement of certain Goodrich pneumatic deicer boots. SMR Aquisition LLC dba SMR Technologies Inc
- [STC SA04734NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04734NY): Installation of LAI LH Heated Windshield. Lee Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc. Lists PA-46 Series
- [STC SA02010WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02010WI): Installation of the Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display (CFD). Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA09856AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09856AC): Installation of BendixKing Aerowave 100 In-flight Data Link System for non-essential, non-required aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipments. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA01050DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01050DE): Installation of aircraft main battery replacement. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA02654SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02654SE): Group Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airworthiness approvaL. AeroMech Incorporated
- [STC SA02135SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02135SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02276AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02276AK): Installation of AMSAFE Aviation Inflatable Restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA2557NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2557NM): Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc. Lists PA-46 Series
- [STC ST01468CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01468CH): Installation of various SMR Technologies electrical propeller deicer models. SMR Technologies. Lists PA-46 Series
- [STC SA01848AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01848AT): Installation of Cockpit Display System. Archangel Avionics. Lists PA-46 Series
- [STC SA01224AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01224AT): Installation of wheel hub cabs with valve stem access door. LoPresti Speed Merchants. Lists PA-46 Series
- [STC SA157NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA157NE): Installation of Graphic Engine Monitor System Model GEM-602 S/N 403 and GEM-603 S/N001126and subsequent. Insight Instrument Corp. Lists PA-46 Series

## Earlier aircraft with N846MA

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N846MA before.

- [Cancelled 2011-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N846MA-2011-05-11): Cessna 560, S/N 560-0046, built 1990. Exported to Japan. Owner: [Jac USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAC%20USA%20INC), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York)

## Related

- Other Piper PA-46-600TP aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-46-600tp/aircraft.md

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