Piper Warrior III - FLEX JOINT REPLACEMENT

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Nov 30/06
2H5
27-10-00
C. Flex Joint Replacement. (Refer to Figures 1 and 2.)
(1) Carefully lay out location for hole to be drilled in flex joint tube to match hole in control column
shaft.
(2) Using a #5 (0.2055) drill bit, drill hole through flex joint tube at location determined in
paragraph (1).
(3) Ream drilled hole, in steps, with a #1 reamer, checking to insure proper depth for taper pin and
sufficient pin thread protrusion for proper installation.
NOTE: Reamer may be purchased from Enstice Tool Co., Palm Bay, Florida.
(4) Install pin through tube and shaft.
(a) If pin shoulder does not protruded past tube surface, install a AN960-10 washer
(b) If pin shoulder does protruded past tube surface, install a MS20364-1032C washer
(5) Install nut. Torque 35-40 inch-pounds.
Flex (Universal) Joint Assembly
Figure 2
FWD
0.098 DIA.
SEE SAFE HOLE TO ENSURE PROPER SHAFT INSERTION
TAPER PIN (480-730)
WASHER (407-564 [AN960-10])
OR (494-093 [AN975-3])
NUT (484-835 [MS20364-1032C])
SHAFT (P/N 62716-07)
SMALL END OF TAPERED SHANK SHALL NOT EXTEND
MORE THAN 0.030 INSIDE THE O.D. OR 0.062 OUTSIDE
THE O.D. OF THE SPOCKET HUB.
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