Piper Comanche PA-24 Service Manual page 157

TABLE III-I. INSPECTION REPORT - PA-24 / PA-24-250/260/400 (cont.)
NATURE OF INSPECTION
E. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP
1. Remove inspection panels and plates. (See Special Inspections.) .........................
2. Inspect fluid in brake reservoir. (Fill as required.).................................................
3. Inspect battery, box and cables.
Clean and flush box as required and fill battery per Section IX ............................
4. Inspect electronic installations. (See Note 24.)......................................................
5. Inspect skins, bulkheads, frames, and stringers for damage, irregularities,
or structural defects (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion,
and loose or missing rivets)....................................................................................
6. Inspect loop and loop mount, antenna mount and electric wiring .........................
7. Inspect ELT battery for condition/date per FAR 91.207........................................
8. Inspect ELT installation and antenna for condition and security,
Replace antenna if bent or damaged ......................................................................
9. Remove, drain, and clean fuel filter bowl and screen ............................................
10. Inspect fuel lines, valves and gauges for damage and operation ...........................
11. Inspect security of all lines ....................................................................................
12. Inspect stabilator and stabilator trim tabs for security of mounting,
free play of components and ease of operation. (See Sections IV and V.).............
13. Inspect stabilator bearings, bungee, and stabilator trim horns control
rod and trim mechanism for security of installation, damage and
operation ................................................................................................................
14. Inspect stabilator tip balance weight arm for cracks..............................................
15. Inspect vertical fin front spar to fuselage attachment, per latest revision
of FAA AD No. 75-12-06 ......................................................................................
16. 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
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 ................................................................................
17. 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
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 ................................................................................
18. Inspect stabilator for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion,
dents, corrosion, and excessive paint build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or
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 ................................................................................
19. Inspect rudder and rudder tab hinges, horns and attachments
for security, damage and operation ........................................................................
20. Inspect rudder trim mechanism operation..............................................................
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Inspection
Interval (Hrs)
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