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

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Feb 28/07 6I11
55-30-00
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-350P, MALIBU MIRAGE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
VERTICAL STABILIZER
1. Vertical Fin (See Figure 1, 55-00-00.)
A. Removal
(1) Remove the aft fuselage access panel.
(2) Remove the dorsal fairing.
(3) Remove the rudder per instructions in this chapter.
(4) Remove the forward vertical fin attaching bolt.
(5) Support the fin and remove the aft vertical fin attaching nuts, bolts and washers. Remove the
fin from the airplane.
B. Installation
(1) Position the vertical fin on the airplane.
(2) Attach the aft vertical fin spar to the fuselage spar with the bolts, nuts and washers. Torque
from 160 to 200 in. lbs.
(3) Attach the forward vertical fin spar to the fuselage spar. Torque the bolt as specified in Figure 1,
55-00-00.
(4) Attach the rudder to the vertical fin per instructions in this chapter.
(5) Check the rigging of the rudder (refer to 27-20-00).
(6) Install the dorsal fairing (seal fairing to skin and fairing recess angle using Bostik Chem-Calk®
Urethane No. 915 - remove excess sealant) and the aft fuselage access panel.
2. Attach Fitting Corrosion Control
Each five years, inspect the attach fittings shown in Figure 1 for corrosion and condition. Repair/replace
as required. When inspection and repair/replacement is completed, reapply Dinitrol AV 8 (P/N 89500-
800) Corrosion Inhibiting Compound.
NOTE: For all fittings, inspection of the exposed portion is sufficient unless obvious or extensive
corrosion is apparent.
NOTE: Any part exhibiting flaking of the metal due to rust must be replaced.
NOTE: If aluminum skin or structure is corroded (beyond a light surface oxidation), the area must be
repaired or replaced.
NOTE: On any part being replaced, dip rivets in zinc chromate or equivalent primer and install wet.
A. When inspection and repair or replacement are completed, allow sufficient time for primer to dry,
and apply Dinitrol AV 8 to forward vertical fin attach point.
CAUTION: READ PRECAUTIONS ON CONTAINER LABEL AND WEAR A CHARCOAL FILTER
MASK WHEN APPLYING DINITROL AV 8.
B. Apply Dinitrol by spraying or brush. Use an air or airless spray gun if available. A hand aspirator
bottle may be used if a sufficient fan spray pattern can be developed. Product should not be
thinned.
C. Cover safety and outflow valves, air conditioning condenser, and other components on the pressure
bulkhead. Cover autopilot servos, electrical connectors, and cable pulleys.
WARNING: DO NOT GET DINITROL INTO AUTOPILOT SERVOS OR CLUTCHES.
D. Spray directly into faying surfaces and mating points.