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
7. Flap Bellcrank Distortion Inspection
If flaps have been extended at or above V
FE
, inspect the flap bellcranks for evidence of distortion.
A. Access the flap bellcrank through the main landing gear wheel well. The bellcrank is outboard the
wing root rib at W.S. 29.00 and adjacent to the aft spar.
B. If the paint is cracked or peeling anywhere along the bellcrank (see Figure 4), torsional movement
may have occurred.
C. Remove the paint with a commercially available paint stripper, such as Cee-Bee E2012 or E2060.
D. Using a dye penetrant method of inspection per latest revision of AC 43.13-1.
(1) Inspect for cracks at either arm on the bellcrank shaft near the welds.
(2) Inspect for cracks on the shaft itself as shown in Figure 4.
E. If no cracks are found, repaint the bellcrank(s) and reinstall.
F. If cracks are found:
(1) Replace the cracked bellcrank with a new part as follows:
(a) Lefthand side = 82905-010 bellcrank assembly.
(b) Righthand side = 82905-011 bellcrank assembly.
(2) Inspect the rest of the flap system for distortion or damage to the extension rods and rod ends.
G. Make a logbook entry.
Flap Bellcrank Distortion Inspection
Figure 4