4-26. VERTICAL FIN.
4-27. REMOVAL OF VERTICAL FIN.
a. Remove the screws from the upper and lower tail cone fairing, the fin tip cover and the fairing at the
forward base of the fin.
b. Remove the rudder per instructions given in Paragraph 4-24.
c. Disconnect the leads from the antenna terminals and attach a line to the leads to assist in reinstallation.
d. Disconnect the wire antenna if installed, that attaches to the leading edge of the fin.
e. Disconnect the positive lead to the rotating beacon if installed, and attach a line prior to removal.
Disconnect the ground lead by removing the attachment screw.
g. Remove the bolt and washer that attaches the leading edge of the fin to the fuselage.
h. Remove the nuts, washers and bolts that secure the fin spar to the aft bulkhead and remove the vertical fin.
4-28. INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL FIN.
a. Insert the vertical fin into position and install the bolts, washers and nuts that secure the fin spar to the aft
bulkhead.
b. Install the bolt and washer that attaches the leading edge of the fin to the fuselage.
c. Install the stabilator trim assembly and aft trim cable per instructions given in Installation of Stabilator
d. Install the rudder per Paragraph 4-25.
e. Pull the electrical and antenna leads through the vertical fin with the line that was attached.
f. Connect the antenna leads to the proper terminals and secure with washers and nuts.
g. Connect the electrical leads at the disconnects and insulate.
h. Rig and adjust the rudder and trim control cables as given in Section V.
i. Check the operation of the radios and electrical lights.
j. Replace all fairings and access plates, and secure with attaching screws.
4-29. FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY.
4-30. WINDSHIELD.
4-31. REMOVAL OF WINDSHIELD.
—NOTE—
A damaged windshield should be saved since it can be used as a pattern for drilling
required holes in the new windshield.
a. Remove the collar molding from around the bottom of the windshield and the trim strip from between the
windshield halves by removing the attaching screws.
b. Remove the windshield by raising the lower portion of the windshield and carefully pulling it out and
downward to release the top and side edges.
c. Clean the old tape and sealer from the windshield channels, strips and divider post.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
STRUCTURES
1E19
Issued: FEBRUARY. 28, 1989