Piper PA-28-161, Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Nov 30/06 4F17
55-40-00
RUDDER
CAUTION: CONTROL SURFACE SKINS MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR
EXHIBIT CRACKS. LIMITED REPAIRS TO RUDDER SKINS ARE AUTHORIZED ONLY AS
PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL.
1. Rudder (Refer to 55-00-00, Figure 1.)
A. Removal
(1) Remove the screws from around the upper tail cone fairing assembly and remove the fairing.
(2) Remove the rudder tip by removing the attaching screws and disconnect the tail position light
wire at the quick disconnect located at the tip of the rudder. Open the access panel in the rear
of the baggage compartment to gain access to the aft section of the fuselage.
(3) Relieve the cable tension from the rudder control system by loosening one of the cable
turnbuckles in the aft section of the fuselage.
(4) Disconnect the two control cables from the rudder horn by removing the cotter pins, nuts,
washers, bushings and bolts.
(5) Remove the cotter pins, nuts, washers and bolts from the upper and lower rudder hinge pivot
points.
(6) Pull the rudder up and aft from the vertical fin.
B. Installation
WARNING: ALL CONTROL SURFACES THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED, REPAINTED, OR
REPAIRED AS AUTHORIZED IN THIS MANUAL, MUST BE BALANCED BEFORE
INSTALLATION. SEE BALANCING, BELOW.
(1) Place the rudder in position and install the hinge bolts, washers, nuts and cotter pins.
NOTE: Use any washer combination of the hinge assembly to best suit the centering and
operation of the rudder.
(2) Connect the tail position light electrical lead at the quick disconnect and cover the connector
with an insulating sleeve. Tie both ends of the sleeve with number six electrical lacing twine.
(3) Connect the control cables to the rudder horn with bolts, washers, nuts and cotter pins.
(4) Verify rigging in accordance with Rudder Control Cables - Rigging and Adjustment, 27-20-00.
(5) Install the upper tail cone fairing and rudder tip and secure with the attachment screws. Secure
the access panel to the aft section of fuselage.