Piper Warrior III - Page 56

5. Scheduled Maintenance (continued)
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 10
Nov 30/06
1D4
5-20-00
Inspection
NATURE OF INSPECTION Interval (Hrs)
50 100
D. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP (cont.)
9. Inspect vertical fin for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin cracks,
distortion, dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up); structural defects
(i.e. - loose or missing rivets); and attachment points for
missing or worn hardware ..................................................................................... O
10. Inspect vertical fin attachments for security ......................................................... O
11. Inspect rudder for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion,
dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose
or missing rivets); misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive
wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and attachment points
for missing or worn hardware ............................................................................... O
12. Inspect rudder hinges, horn and attachments for damage and operation............. O
13. Inspect rudder control stop to insure stop has not loosened
and locknut is tight ................................................................................................ O
14. Inspect rudder hinge bolts for excess wear. Replace as required ......................... O
15. Inspect stabilator and tab for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin cracks,
distortion, dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up); structural defects
(i.e. - loose or missing rivets); misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage,
excessive wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and
attachment points for missing or worn hardware .................................................. O
16. Inspect stabilator and tab hinges, horn and attachments for damage
and operation. (See Note 30.) ............................................................................... O
17. Inspect stabilator control stops to insure stop has not loosened
and locknut is tight ................................................................................................ O
18. Inspect stabilator attach fittings for corrosion per Attach Fittings Corrosion
Control Inspection, 55-20-00 ................................................................................ O
19. Inspect stabilator and tab hinge bolts, bearings, and pins, for excess wear.
Replace as required. ............................................................................................ O
20. Inspect stabilator trim mechanism......................................................................... O
21. Clean and lubricate stabilator trim drum screw..................................................... O
22. Check all cable tensions by using a tensiometer. (See Note 15.) ......................... O
23. Inspect aileron, rudder, stabilator, and stabilator trim cables, terminals,
turnbuckles, guides, fittings, and pulleys for safety, condition, and operation.
(See Note 9.)......................................................................................................... O
24. Inspect manual electric trim servo, if installed, for condition
and operation. (See Note 17.) ............................................................................... O
25. Inspect wing rear attach fittings for corrosion, condition, and security per
Wing Rear Attach Fittings Corrosion Inspection, 53-20-00. ................................. O
26. Lubricate per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 ............................................................ O O
27. If installed, inspect fin tip strobe light for security and operation .......................... O
28. Inspect all control cables, air ducts, electrical leads, lines, radio antenna
leads, and attaching parts for security, routing, chafing, deterioration,
wear and correct installation. (See Note 36.)
(See 100 Hour Inspection, 51-80-00.)................................................................... O