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

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Feb 28/07
3D12
27-20-00
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-350P, MALIBU MIRAGE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(2) To install the rudder bar sector:
(a) Position the sector on the rudder bar assembly.
(b) Secure the sector to the rudder bar assembly with nuts, bolts and washers.
(3) To install the aft rudder cable:
(a) Position the cable on the sector.
(b) Install the two guard plates with screws and washers. Replace the cotter pins in the rear
of the sector.
(c) Attach the aft cable to the forward cables at the turnbuckles. Safety the turnbuckles with
locking clips.
(4) To install the forward rudder cable:
(a) Push the cable through the fin type air seal. (See Figure 5, 27-00-00.) Thread the cable
forward through the airplane.
(b) Connect the forward and aft rudder cables at the turnbuckles in the aft end of the airplane.
(c) Attach the forward ends of the forward cables to the rudder bar sector and secure the
cable end retainer (i.e. - lockplate) with a screw (see note below). Safety the cable end
retainer screw with MS20995-C32 safety wire.
NOTE: As of early 2006, the original MS35265-42 fillister head screw has been replaced
by a higher strength MS24674-8 (P/N 520-036) socket head screw. In earlier
airplanes, anytime the cable end retainer screws are removed, if the original
fillister head screws are still installed, they must be replaced with the socket head
screws upon reassembly. Additionally, when using the MS24674-8 (P/N 520-036)
socket head screws, torque to 12 to 15 in.-lbs.
Cable Guard Installation (Typical)
Figure 2