SERVICE MANUAL & I.C.A. FOR THE 7000 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS
Revision J Page 90 of 102 P/N 1004646 Doc. No. W7001-24-01
AUXILARY FIN (FINLET), STRAKE, & EXHAUST STACK REMOVAL
MECHANIC
INSP.
THIS IS INTENDED AS A GENERAL GUIDE. EACH INSTALLATION MAY HAVE
SUBTLE DIFFERENCES. ALWAYS USE THE INSTALLATION DRAWINGS AS
THE FINAL REFERENCE. ALL WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY CERTIFIED
AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS.
Right
Left
Finlet Removal (reference drawing 1004099)
1. Remove screws near horizontal stabilizer on both the upper finlet and lower
finlet (8 screws total, 4 forward, 4 aft)
2. Slide lower finlet down to remove from horizontal
3. Slide upper finlet up to remove from horizontal
4. Unbolt attachment clips from forward upper, forward lower, aft upper, and aft
lower attach points and remove from horizontal stabilizer
5. Install forward upper, forward, lower, aft upper, and aft lower cover plates
using AN525 pan head screws
6. Place all loose parts in bag and zip tie to removed finlets
Strake Removal (reference drawing 1004500)
1. Unscrew all fasteners from strake mounting flanges (upper horizontal stab,
lower horizontal stab, fuselage)
2. Pull strake forward and outboard to remove from aircraft
3. Install AN525 pan head screws in all attachment locations
4. Place all loose parts and fasteners in bag and zip tie to removed strakes
Waterline Cut Exhaust System Removal (reference drawing 1004690)
1. Remove Waterline Cut Exhaust System (Wipaire PN's 1008398 and
1008399)
2. Install Standard Quest Exhaust Ducts in accordance with Quest Service Letter
SL-007 dated 5/06/09 or later revision (Quest PN's 100-178-1001 & 100-178-
1002 or 100-178-1003 & 100-178-1004)
