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3.
Vortex Generators
S/N's 4697157 & up and Meridian aircraft with Kit No. 767-360 installed
on the upper leading edge of the wing and the lower trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer
(see 55-10-00.)
WARNING: A TOTAL OF MORE THAN FIVE (5) VORTEX GENERATORS MISSING FROM THE WING
AND/OR THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RENDERS THE AIRPLANE UNAIRWORTHY.
NOTE: If the aircraft is repainted, the vortex generators must be replaced. Repaint kits are available.
A spares kit (containing extra VG's and Loctite 330 adhesive) is provided with each aircraft. Replace
VG's as required.
A.
Use the existing glue footprint from the missing VG(s) and the information in Figure 5 to properly
locate the replacement VG(s).
(1) All measurements are in inches.
(2) Chordwise meassurements are made at a 90 degree angle to the trailing edge of the wing
forward of the aileron and flap.
(3) 62 inches is measured from the skin located at the trailing edge of the wing nearest the
outboard edge of the flap.
(4) If a vortex generator location falls on a skin seam, rivet line, or other obstacle, move the VG
spanwise the shortest distance possible to clear the obstacle.
B.
Application Instructions.
(1) Lightly sand the glue footprint to scuff the surface. Remove sanding dust/residue by wiping
with a clean lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
(2) Apply activator to the glue footprint.
(3) Spread one (1) drop of adhesive evenly over the base of the VG.
CAUTION: THE ADHESIVE SETS UP VERY QUICKLY. ENSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF
(4) Install the VG in place.
(5) Clean up excess adhesive with cotton swabs.
6L1
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-500TP, MALIBU MERIDIAN
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
EACH VG BEFORE MOVING TO THE NEXT, IF ANY.
have vortex generators installed
57-50-00
Apr 15/07
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