Piper PA-24 Comanche, Service Manual

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
04/01/09 IV - STRUCTURES
1E15
4-26.
Installation Of Flap. (PA-24-400)
CAUTION: FLAP SKINS MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR EXHIBIT
CRACKS.
A. Ascertain that the flap control rod is installed on the flap.
B. Position the flap in place, lubricate the flap rollers and tracks (refer to Lubrication Chart, Section II)
and install the lower roller assemblies. (Refer to Figure 4-3.)
C. Swing the flap rearward and install the remaining assemblies. Move the flap through its full travel
to ascertain that there is no binding.
D. The right flap, insert the step lock cable through the leading edge.
E. Connect the flap control rod to the bellcrank.
F. Enter through the right wheel well and connect the step lock return spring. Engage the step lock.
G. Check flap rigging and adjustments. (Refer to Rigging Of Flap, Section V.)
H. Install access plates and wheel well splash pan.
4-27.
Installation Of Aileron.
CAUTION: AILERON SKINS MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR EXHIBIT
CRACKS.
A. Position the aileron, lubricate (Refer to Lubrication Chart, Section II) and install the inboard hinge
bolt. (Refer to figure 4-4.) Install the outboard bolt. Place the spacer washers to allow for best
alignment of hinges. Move the aileron through its full travel to ascertain that there is no binding.
B. Connect the aileron control rod.
C. Check rigging and adjustments. (Refer to Rigging Of Aileron, Section V.)
D. Install the access plate to the aileron bellcrank.
4-28.
Installation Of Landing Light And Housing.
A. Install the landing light housing, securing with screws in each corner.
B. Connect the electrical leads to the back of the lamp and secure the lamp to the mounting bracket.
Ascertain that the lamp will light.
C. Install the landing light window.
4-29.
Installation Of Wing Tip.
A. Connect the electrical leads. Ascertain that the position light will operate.
B. Place the wing tip on the wing start all screws, then tighten.
4-30.
Standard Pitot Tube.
Attach the pitot and static lines to pitot tube assembly and install the pitot tube assembly to the bottom of
the left wing panel.