Stabilator Trim Tab; Removal Of Stabilator Trim Tab; Installation Of Stabilator Trim Tab; Removal Of Rudder - Piper ARROW III Service Manual

4-20. STABILATOR TRIM TAB.

4-21. REMOVAL OF STABILATOR TRIM TAB. (Refer to Figure 4-4.)
a. Disconnect the stabilator trim control rod by removing the bolts that attach the control rod to the
stabilator trim tab.
b. Remove the stabilator trim hinge pins by cutting one end of the wire pins and removing.
c. The stabilator trim tab can now be removed.
4-22. INSTALLATION OF STABILATOR TRIM TAB. (Refer to Figure 4-4.)
a. Place the trim tab in position on the aft end of the stabilator.
b. Replace the old hinge pins. Refer to Parts Catalog for replacement pins.
c. Insert the pins and secure by bending the end to a 45 degree angle.
d. Install the control rod and attach with the four bolts and washers.
4-23. RUDDER.

4-24. REMOVAL OF RUDDER.

a. Remove the screws from around the upper tail cone fairing assembly and remove the fairing.
b. Remove the rudder tip by removing the attaching screws and disconnect the tail position light wire at
the quick disconnect located at the tip of the rudder. Open the access panel in the rear of the baggage
compartment to gain access to the aft section of the fuselage.
c. Relieve the cable tension from the rudder control system by loosening one of the cable turnbuckles in
the aft section of the fuselage.
d. Disconnect the two control cables from the rudder horn by removing the cotter pins, nuts, washers,
bushings and bolts.
e. Remove the cotter pins, nuts, washers and bolts from the upper and lower rudder hinge pivot points.
f. Pull the rudder up and aft from the vertical fn.
4-25. INSTALLATION OF RUDDER. (Refer to Figure 4-4.)
a. Place the rudder in position and install the hinge bolts, washers, nuts and cotter pins.
Use any washer combination of the hinge assembly to suit best, the
centering and operation of the rudder.
b. Connect the tail position light electrical lead at the quick disconnect and cover the connector with an
insulating sleeve. Tie both ends of the sleeve with number six electrical lacing twine.
c. Connect the control cables to the rudder horn with bolts, washers, nuts and cotter pins.
d. Check the rudder in accordance with Rigging and Adjustment of Rudder, Section V.
e. Install the upper tail cone fairing and rudder tip and secure with the attachment screws. Secure the
access panel to the aft section of fuselage.
Issued: 12/15/76
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