THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 11
Feb 19/04
1D5
5-20-00
5. Scheduled Maintenance - PA-32-301FT Piper 6X (S/N’s 3232001 & up) (continued)
Inspection
NATURE OF INSPECTION Interval (Hrs)
50 100
D. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP (CONT.)
21. Inspect stabilator tab hinges, horn, and attachments for damage, security,
and operation ........................................................................................................ O
22. Inspect stabilator attachments and attach brackets for corrosion, rust,
and security. Repair as required.
(See Stabilator Attach Brackets Corrosion Inspection, 55-20-00.)........................ O
23. Inspect stabilator and tab hinge bolts and bearings for excess wear.
Replace as required .............................................................................................. O
24. Inspect stabilator control stops to ensure stops are not loose.
Ensure bolts and locknuts are tight ....................................................................... O
25. Inspect rudder and stabilator cables, fittings, turnbuckles. Check all
cable tensions using a tensiometer (See Notes 11 & 12.) .................................... O
26. Inspect stabilator trim mechanism, stabilator trim cables, fittings,
turnbuckles, guides, and pulleys for safety, damage, and operation.
(See Note 11.)....................................................................................................... O
27. Lubricate per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 ............................................................ O O
28. Inspect anti-collision light for security and operation............................................. O O
29. Inspect security of Autopilot bridle cable clamps. (See Note 11.) ......................... O
30. Inspect all control cables, air ducts, electrical leads, lines, radio
antenna leads, and attaching parts for security, routing, chafing,
deterioration, wear, and correct installation. (See Note 11.) ................................. O
31. Inspect ELT battery for condition/date per FAR 91.207......................................... O
32. Inspect ELT installation and antenna for condition and security.
Replace antenna if bent or damaged .................................................................... O
33. Install inspection plates and panels ...................................................................... O
E. WING GROUP
1. Remove inspection plates and fairings.................................................................. O
2. Inspect wing surfaces and tips for damage, loose rivets,
and condition of walkway ...................................................................................... O
3. Inspect airlerons for surface damage or irregularities
(i.e. - skin cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up);
structural defects (i.e. - loose or missing rivets); misrigging or
structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive wear, freedom of movement
and proper lubrication; and attachment points for missing or worn hardware....... O
4. Inspect aileron hinges and attachments................................................................ O
5. Inspect aileron control stops to ensure stops have not loosened
and locknuts are tight ............................................................................................ O
6. Inspect aileron cables, fittings, turnbuckles, pulleys, and bellcranks
for damage and operation, and cable tensions. (See Note 11.) ............................ O
7. Inspect pitot tube for damage and condition. ........................................................ O
CAUTION: SEVERE BURNS CAN RESULT FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH
A HEATED PITOT TUBE.
8. Check pitot heat .................................................................................................... O