THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Jun 1/03
4F3
55-20-00
STABILAT
OR
CAUTION: CONTROL SURFACE SKINS MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR
ARE CRACKED.
1. Checking Free Play
A. Stabilator
Check the stabilator for any free play at its attachment points by grasping each half near the tip and
gently trying to move it up and down, fore and aft, and in and out. No play is allowed.
B. Stabilator Trim Tab
Set the stabilator trim tab in neutral position. This neutral position is determined with the airplane
properly rigged per instructions given in 27-30-00 and the trim indicator at its neutral position.
Obtain a straightedge long enough to extend from the ground up to a few inches above the trim tab
trailing edge. Place the straightedge next to the trim tab inboard (center) trailing edge, secure the
stabilator in neutral and grasping the tab, gently move it up and down, mark the limit of tab free play
on the straightedge. The overall travel (free play) must not exceed 0.15 of an inch. The use of a dial
indicator and fixed stand is recommended.
2. Removal (Refer to Figure 1.)
CAUTION: AT EACH REMOVAL OF THE STABILATOR, CONDUCT ATTACH BRACKETS
CORROSION CONTROL INSPECTION, BELOW.
A. Remove the tail cone assembly.
B. Relieve the tension on the trim cable and remove the trunnion assembly.
C. From inside the fuselage, disconnect the two stabilator control cables from the stabilator balance
arm assembly.
D. Remove the two hinge bolts at the pivot points and remove the stabilator as a complete assembly.
3. Installation (Refer to Figure 1.)
WARNING: ALL CONTROL SURFACES THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED OR REPAINTED MUST BE
BALANCED BEFORE INSTALLATION PER INSTRUCTIONS IN BALANCING, BELOW.
A. Reinstall the stabilator in reverse of removal instructions, above.
B. Rig and adjust stabilator, stabilator trim cables and stabilator control cables per 27-30-00.
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