Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 459

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Figure 57-3. Aileron Balance Configuration
BALANCING.
AILERON BALANCING PROCEDURE. (Refer to Figure 57-3.)
Position the aileron on the balancing fixture in a draft free area and in a manner which allows unrestricted
movement of the aileron. Place the tool on the aileron, avoid rivets and keep the beam perpendicular to the
hinge centerline. Read the scale when the bubble level has been centered by adjustment of the mo able weight
and determine the static balance. If the static balance is not within the limits specified in Figure 57-3. proceed
as follows:
1. Leading Edge Heavy: This condition is highly improbable: recheck measurements and calculations.
2. Trailing Edge Heavy: There are no provisions for adding weight to balance weight to counteract a
trailing edge heavy condition: therefore, it will be necessary to determine the exact cause of the unbalance. If
the aileron is too heavy because of painting over old paint, it will be necessary to strip all paint from the aileron
and repaint. If the aileron is too heavy resulting from repair to the skin or ribs. it will be necessary to replace all
damaged parts and recheck the balance.
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TOOL
BALANCE LIMITS
HEAVY SIDE
LEADING EDGE
HEAVY SIDE
TRAILING EDGE
-14.7 LBS.
0 LBS
57-50-06
Page 57-09
Revised: August 9. 1984
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