Elevator - Piper Malibu Meridian PA-46-500TP Airplane Maintenance Manual

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Elevator

CAUTION: CONTROL SURFACE SKINS MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR
EXHIBIT CRACKS.
A. Removal
(1) Disconnect the elevator trim actuating rods at the clevis on the actuator.
(2) Disconnect the elevator actuating arm at the elevator actuating plate.
(3) Support the elevator and remove the attaching bolts.
(4) Remove the elevator from the airplane.
B. Installation
WARNING: IF THE ELEVATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED OR REPAINTED OR THE TRIM TAB
REPLACED OR REPAINTED, THE ELEVATOR MUST BE BALANCED BEFORE
INSTALLATION PER INSTRUCTIONS IN BALANCING, BELOW.
(1) Position the elevator in place on the horizontal stabilizer.
(2) Attach the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer. See 55-00-00, Figure 2, Sheet 1. Torque as
specified.
(3) Connect the elevator actuating arm to the elevator actuating plate.
(4) Connect the elevator trim actuating rods to the actuator clevis.
(5) Check elevator trim and elevator operation and rigging. (See Elevator Controls Rigging and
Elevator Trim Controls Rigging, both in 27-30-00.)
C. Balancing (Refer to Chart 1 and Figures 1 and 2)
To balance the elevator, the assembly must be complete including the trim tab (without the tab
pushrods), elevator tips and all attaching screws. Before balancing, tape the trim tab in its neutral
position with a small piece of tape. Ensure that there are no drafts in the balancing room. Place the
complete assembly on the knife edge supports of a balancer with the beam perpendicular to the
hinge centerline. Do not place the tool on the trim tab. Calibrate the tool. Read the scale when the
bubble level has been centered by adjustment of the movable weight and determine the static
balance limit. There are no adjustment provisions on the elevator.
See Balancing Equipment, below.
Leading Edge Heavy
(Inch-Pounds)
NOTE: Elevator is balanced with tab installed but without the tab pushrods.
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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-500TP, MALIBU MERIDIAN
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ELEVATOR
CHART 1
ELEVATOR STATIC BALANCE LIMITS
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Trailing Edge Heavy
(Inch-Pounds)
-47.0 to -65.0
55-20-00
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