THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
2F11
23-60-00
STATIC DISCHARGING
1. Static Wic
ks
A. Description
This airplane is equipped with seven (7) static wicks: one (1) on the inboard end of each aileron;
one (1) on each outboard end of the stabilator; one (1) on the left-hand side of the rudder at the
bottom; and one (1) in the center of each flap.
B. Inspection
Static discharging wicks must be inspected each 100 hours as follows:
(1) General appearance and physical condition.
(2) Security of attachment to airframe.
(3) Discharge points visible.
(4) Resistance (1.0 to 100 megohms, 500 to 1,000 volt megohmmeter).
(5) Base resistance to airframe (one (1) ohm maximum).
2. Bonding Str
aps
To aid in dissipating static electricity buildup the ailerons, stabilator, stabilator tab, and rudder are bonded
to either the control’s hinge or spar.
When replacing the jumper assemblies (bonding straps), secure the end of the jumper that mounts to
the control’s hinge or spar as follows:
A. Clean an area of 1 1/2 times the diameter of the jumper’s washer down to bare metal.
B. Attach the jumper and washer to the control’s hinge or spar.
C. Seal the cleaned area with waterborne, chromated, fluid resistant, epoxy primer (i.e. - PRC Desoto)
and acrylic lacquer.
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