Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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(7) RUDDER BAR ASSEMBLY 100 HOUR INSPECTION
In PA-32-260 S/N’s 32-03, 32-04, 32-1 thru 32-730001, and PA-32-300 S/N’s 32-15, 32-21,
32-40000 thru 32-7340054 , for a irplanes which have not modified the original equipment
rudder bar assembly, each 100 hours inspect the rudder bar assembly for cracks as shown in
Figure 3-8. Use light and mirror.
NOTE: The fabricated reinforcement doublers shown in Figure 3-7 , can be installed simply to
relieve this repetitive inspection requirement, even though no cracks have been
detected. Keep in mind, however, that a general visual inspection of the rudder bar
assembly for condition and operation is a normal 100 hour inspection requirement.
(a) If cracks are detected, remove rudder bar assembly from the airplane and repair as shown
in Figure 3-7 .
(1) Reinstall rudder bar assembly.
(2) Make proper log book entry.
(b) If no cracks are detected, make proper log book entry documenting completion of this
inspection.
PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
III - INSPECTION 07/15/06
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