THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Jun 1/03
4F13
55-40-00
RUDDER
CAUTION: CONTROL SURFACE SKINS MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR
ARE CRACKED.
1. Removal (Refer to 55-20-00, Figure 1.)
A. Remove tail cone fairing.
B. Disconnect the two control cables from rudder horn.
C. Disconnect rudder from lower rudder hinge bracket.
D. Remove the one remaining hinge bolt. Disconnect tail light electrical wire and remove rudder.
2. Installation
WARNING: ALL CONTROL SURFACES THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED OR REPAINTED MUST BE
BALANCED BEFORE INSTALLATION PER INSTRUCTIONS IN BALANCING, BELOW.
A. Install rudder in reverse of removal instructions, above.
B. Torque per 55-20-00, Figure 1.
C. Check all bolts and pins for safety.