Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 107

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
b. Disconnect the navigation lights at the wire quick-disconnect
c. Disconnect the control cables from the rudder horn.
d. Disconnect the rudder horn from the lower rudder hinge bracket.
e. Disconnect the two hinge bolts and remove the rudder.
4-14. Removal Of Fin.
a. Remove the tail fairing and rudder. (Refer to paragraph 4-13.)
b. Disconnect the antenna wire from the fuselage assembly with the quick-disconnect fitting
located at the lower forward position of the fin.
c. If the quick-disconnect is not installed,
remove the antenna from the top of the fin and
separate the coaxial cable from the antenna.
d. Connect a fish line to the coaxial cable before removing it from the fin to facilitate in-
stallation.
e. Remove the bolts at the rear attachment bracket of the fin.
f. Remove the bolts at the front attachment bracket of the fin.
4-1S. Removal Of Stobilator.
a. Disconnect the stabilator trim control rod.
b. Remove the bolt connecting the left and right stabilator tab.
c. Remove four bolts attaching the stabilator to the torque tube.
d. Slide the stabilator from the torque tube.
4-16. Removal Of Stobilator Trim Tab.
a. Disconnect the stabilator trim control rod.
b. Remove the stabilator trim hinge pin. Straightening the hinge pin to remove it may enlarge
the hinge pin holes. It is recommended to cut the hinge pins before removing and replace with
new pins.
4-17.
Removal Of Fuselage Components.
4-18. The fuselage is the basic structure. Repairs may be accomplished within the limitations
described in paragraph 4-2. Modifications to the fuselage are permissible if they do not involve
alterations to the primary structure. It is recommended that the manufacturer be contacted for
information regarding specific alterations proposed.
4-19. Removal Of Door Lock Assembly.
a. Remove door latch assembly by removing door trim upholstery and removing screws'at-
taching latch plate and latch assembly to door.
b. Disconnect latch pull rod from inside door handle.
c. Remove complete latch assembly.
4-20. Removal Of Door Assembly.
a. Disconnect the door stop assembly.
b. Drive out the 1/16" roll pin securing each door hinge pin.
c. Remove the door hinge pins and remove door. Do not let serrated plates drop out.
STRUCTURE
ISSUED: 8/18/72
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