Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 103

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
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4-41 Installation and Adjustment of Door Locking Mechanism PA-24-250
Serial Nos 24-3285 and up. PA-24-260 and PA-24-400 ................
IE 1
4-42 Installation of ADF Loop Antenna (Fixed and Rotor Type) ............ IE20
4-43 Installation of Marker Beacon Antenna .............................. -IE20
4-44 Fiberglas Repairs .......................................................... IE20
4-45 Fiberglas Touch-Up and Surface Repairs ............................
IE20
4-46 Fiberglas Fracture and Patch Repairs ...............................
IE21
4-47 Structural Repairs .........................................................
IE22
4-48
Repair of Stabilator (Horizontal Tail Surface) ........................ IE23
4-49. Repair of Rudder .................................................
IE23
4-50. Balancing Stabilator (Horizontal Tail Surface) ........................
I E23
4-51 Checking and Balancing Rudder ....................................
IF3
4-52. Aileron Balancing .................................................
IF4
SECTION IV
STRUCTURE
4-1 Introduction. This section covers the removal and installation procedures for the main structural
components. for checking and balancing the control surfaces and minor repairs. No major structural repairs
are recommended without contacting the manufacturer. Minor replacement of skins may be made providing
there is no internal damage. Minor repairs such as patching the skin, welding. etc.. may be made in
accordance with the methods. techniques and practices set forth in Federal Aviation Administration.
Advisory Circular 43.13-IA. It may be necessary to cut access holes to make skin repairs in some areas of
the aircraft. Refer to Figure 4-14 for typical access holes.
CAUTION
Skin repairs must result in a surface which is as strong as the original
skin. (Refer to paragraph 4-47. Structural Repairs.)
REVISED: 11/1/82
IE7
STRUCTURE