THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Jun 1/03
4H1
57-50-00
FLIGHT SURFACES
1. Aileron (Refer to Figure 1.)
CAUTION: CONTROL SURFACE SKINS MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR
ARE CRACKED.
A. Checking Free Play
(1) Set the aileron in its neutral position and secure.
(2) Obtain a straightedge long enough to extend from the ground up to a few inches above the
aileron trailing edge. Place the straightedge next to the aileron trailing edge and gently move
the aileron up and down, mark the limit of travel (free play) on the straightedge.
(3) The overall travel (free play) must not exceed 0.24 of an inch. Should free play exceed the limit
stated make necessary repairs as required to eliminate free play.
(4) Grasp the aileron and move it spanwise (inboard/outboard) to insure maximum end play of
0.035 of an inch is not exceeded.
B. Removal
(1) Disconnect the aileron control rod at the aileron attachment point by removing the nut,
washers and bolt from the rod end bearing. To simplify installation note location of washers
removed.
(2) Remove the attaching nuts, bolts and washers from the hinges at the leading edge of the
aileron, and remove the aileron.
C. Installation
W
ARNING: ALL CONTROL SURFACES THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED OR REPAINTED MUST
BE BALANCED BEFORE INSTALLATION PER INSTRUCTIONS IN BALANCING,
BELOW.
(1) Move the aileron into place and install attaching bolts, washers and nuts. Ascertain that the
aileron is free to move with no interference.
(2) Attach the aileron control rod with bolts, washers and nut, dividing the washers so that the
aileron is free to rotate from stop to stop without the control rod binding or rubbing on the
opening in the aft spar. Be certain that the rod end bearing has no side play when tightening
the bolt and that the rod does not contact the side of the bracket.
(3) Actuate the aileron controls to insure freedom of movement.
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