Piper PA-24 Comanche, Service Manual

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
04/01/09 III - INSPECTION
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TABLE III-I. INSPECTION REPORT - PA-24 / PA-24-250/260/400
(cont.)
Inspection
NATURE OF INSPECTION Interval (Hrs)
50 100
E. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP
1. Remove inspection panels and plates. (See Special Inspections.) ......................... O
2. Inspect fluid in brake reservoir. (Fill as required.)................................................. O O
3. Inspect battery, box and cables.
Clean and flush box as required and fill battery per Section IX ............................
O
4. Inspect electronic installations. (See Note 24.)...................................................... O
5. Inspect skins, bulkheads, frames, and stringers for damage, irregularities,
or structural defects (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion,
and loose or missing rivets)....................................................................................
O
6. Inspect loop and loop mount, antenna mount and electric wiring ......................... O
7. Inspect ELT battery for condition/date per FAR 91.207........................................ O
8. Inspect ELT installation and antenna for condition and security,
Replace antenna if bent or damaged ......................................................................
O
9. Remove, drain, and clean fuel filter bowl and screen ............................................ O
10. Inspect fuel lines, valves and gauges for damage and operation ........................... O
11. Inspect security of all lines .................................................................................... O
12. Inspect stabilator and stabilator trim tabs for security of mounting,
free play of components and ease of operation. (See Sections IV and V.)............. O
13. Inspect stabilator bearings, bungee, and stabilator trim horns control
rod and trim mechanism for security of installation, damage and
operation ................................................................................................................
O
14. Inspect stabilator tip balance weight arm for cracks.............................................. O
15. Inspect vertical fin front spar to fuselage attachment, per latest revision
of FAA AD No. 75-12-06 ...................................................................................... O
16. Inspect vertical fin for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion,
dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or
or missing rivets); misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive
wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and attachment points
for missing or worn hardware ................................................................................
O
17. Inspect rudder for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion,
dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or
or missing rivets); misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive
wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and attachment points
for missing or worn hardware ................................................................................
O
18. Inspect stabilator for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion,
dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or
or missing rivets); misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive
wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and attachment points
for missing or worn hardware ................................................................................
O
19. Inspect rudder and rudder tab hinges, horns and attachments
for security, damage and operation ........................................................................ O
20. Inspect rudder trim mechanism operation.............................................................. O