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PERIODIC INSPECTIONS (cont)
—NOTE—
Perform all inspections or operations at each inspection interval as
indicated by a circle (O).
Nature of Inspection
D. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP
l. Remove inspection plates and panels (See Note 21.).............................................. O O O
2. Inspect baggage door, latch, and hinges.................................................................. O O O
3. Inspect battery, box, and cables. Check at least every 30 days. Flush box
as required and fill battery per instructions on box ................................................. O O O O
4. Inspect electronic installation.................................................................................. O O O
5. Inspect bulkheads and stringers for damage............................................................ O O O
6. Inspect antenna mounts and electric wiring............................................................. O O O
7. Inspect air conditioning system for freon leaks....................................................... O O O
8. Inspect freon level in sight gauge of receiver-dehydrator. (Refer to chapter 2l.).... O O O O
9. Inspect air conditioning condenser air scoop rigging ............................................. O O O O
l0. Inspect fuel lines, valves, and gauges for damage and operation............................ O O O
l l. Clean screens in fuel pumps ................................................................................... O O O
l2. Remove, drain, and clean fuel strainer bowl and screen. Drain and clean
at least every 90 days............................................................................................... O O O O
l3. Inspect security of all lines...................................................................................... O O O
l4. Inspect vertical fin and rudder surfaces for damage................................................ O O O
l5. Inspect rudder hinges, horn, and attachments for damage and operation................ O O O
l6. Inspect rudder control stop to insure stop has not loosened
and locknut is tight................................................................................................... O O O
17. Inspect vertical fin attachments............................................................................... O O O
18. Inspect rudder hinge bolts for excess wear. (Replace as required.)......................... O O O
19. Inspect stabilator surfaces for damage..................................................................... O O O
20. Inspect stabilator, tab hinges, horn, and attachments for damage and operation..... O O O
21. Inspect stabilator attachments. (See latest revision of Piper Service
Bulletin 856)............................................................................................................ O O O
22. Inspect stabilator and tab hinge bolts and bearings for excess wear.
(Replace as required.).............................................................................................. O O O
23. Inspect stabilator control stop. Ensure stop has not loosened and jam nut is tight.. O O O
23a. Inspect stabilator trim mechanism........................................................................... O O O
24. Inspect fuselage wing attach fittings for corrosion, general condition and security.
(See latest revision of Piper Service Bulletin 977.)................................................. O O O
25. Inspect cables, aileron, rudder, stabilator, stabilator trim, turnbuckles, guides,
and pulleys for safety, damage, and operation (See Note 22).................................. O O O
26. Inspect all cable tensions (use tensiometer). (See Note l7.).................................... O O O
27. Clean and lubricate stabilator trim drum screw....................................................... O O
28. Clean and lubricate all exterior needle bearings...................................................... O
29. Lubricate per lubrication chart. (Refer to chapter l2.)............................................. O O O O
30. Inspect anti-collision light for security and operation............................................. O O O
50
500
1000
100
Inspection Time (HRS)
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