THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
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5. Attach Brackets Corrosion Control Inspection (Refer to Figure 3.)
During each annual inspection, use the following method to inspect stabilator attach brackets for rust
and corrosion between the steel attach fittings and the adjacent fuselage structure. Take corrective
action as required.
A. Remove upper and lower tail cone fairing assembly.
B. Remove the aft fuselage closeout plate assembly on the applicable models.
C. Inspect the steel stabilator attach fittings (4 places) and adjacent fuselage structure for the
presence of rust and/or corrosion. (Refer to Figure 3.)
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TE: Refer to F.A.A. Advisory Circular (AC) 43-4A, Corrosion Control for Aircraft.
D. If rust and/or corrosion is present, repair or replace as required. Add corrosion protection per
AC43-4A.
E. Install aft fuselage closeout plate assembly. Verify integrity of rubber seals; replace if required
F. Install upper and lower tail cone fairing assembly.
Stabilator Attach Brackets (Typical)
Figure 3