Piper Cherokee Six - Page 111

PIPER CHEROKEE
SIX SERVICE
MANUAL
SECTION IV
STRUCTURE
4-1.
DESCRIPTION.
This
section
explains
the removal
and installation
procedures
for the
structural
surfaces
of the
airplane.
For
the removal,
installation
and rigging
and
adjustment
procedures
of the controlling
components
of the
various structural
surfaces,
refer
to Section
V.
NOTE
When
torquing
structural
assemblies,
standard
torque
values
are
to be used as
found in. Table
II-II of this
manual or
FAA
Advisory Circular
43.13-1A,
unless
otherwise stated
in this
section.
4-2.
REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT.
4-3.
REMOVAL
AND
REPLACEMENT
OF WING
ASSEMBLY.
NOTE
The
major
subassemblies
of the
wing may
be
removed
individually
or the
wing
may be
removed
as a
unit. To
remove
a wing,
a fuselage
supporting
cradle
is required.
4-4. REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF
WING TIP.
a.
Incorporated
in
each
PA-32-260
and
300
with
a serial
number
up to
but
not
including
32-7940001,
wing
tip is a
17 gallon
auxiliary
fuel tank.
Given below
are
the steps
necessary
for removal
of
the wing
tip:
1. Drain fuel from the tank to be removed.
2. Remove the access cover from the bottom of the wing tip.
3.
By working through the access,
disconnect the fuel line, fuel
quantity
transmitting wire, the position light wire, strobe light wire, and two bolts which hold tank
to wing tip.
4. Remove the screws from around the wing tip and remove the tip assembly.
5.
After the wing tip is installed and
all connections are secure, fill the
tank and
check for leaks.
6. Refer to Section VIII for information on repairing of fiberglass tanks.
STRUCTURE
Revised:
9/18/78
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