Piper CHEROKEE WARRIOR PA-28-151 1995 Maintenance Manual page 119

PIPER CHEROKEE WARRIOR SERVICE MANUAL
d. Disconnect the wire antenna (optional) if installed that attaches to the leading edge of the fin.
e. Disconnect the positive lead to the rotating beacon (optional) if installed and attach a line prior to
removal. Disconnect the ground lead by removing the attachment screw.
f. Remove the stabilator trim assembly and aft trim cable in accordance with Removal of Stabilator
Trim Assembly (Aft), Section V.
g. Remove the bolt and washer that attaches the leading edge of the fin to the fuselage.
h . Remove the nuts, washers and bolts that secure the fin spar to the aft bulkhead and remove the
v e rtical fin.
4-28. INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL FIN.
a. Insert the vertical fin into position and install the bolts, washers and nuts that secure the fin spar to
the aft bulkhead.
b. Install the bolt and washer that attaches the leading edge of the fin to the fuselage.
c. Install the stabilator trim assembly and aft trim cable per instructions given in Installation of
Stabilator Trim Assembly, Section V.
d. Install the rudder per Paragraph 4-25.
e. Pull the electrical and antenna leads through the vertical fin with the line that was attached.
f. Connect the antenna leads to the proper terminals and secure with washers and nuts.
g. Connect the electrical leads at the disconnects and insulate.
h. Rig and adjust the rudder and trim control cables as given in Section V.
i. Check the operation of the radios and electrical lights.
j. Replace all fairings and access plates, and secure with attaching screws.
4-29. FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY.
4-30. WINDSHIELD.
4-31. REMOVAL OF WINDSHIELD.
a. Remove the collar molding from around the bottom of the windshield and the trim strip from
between the windshield halves by removing the attaching screws.
b. Remove the windshield by raising the lower portion of the windshield and carefully pulling it out
and downward to release the top and side edges.
A damaged windshield should be saved since it can be used as
a pattern for drilling required holes in the new windshield.
c. Clean the old tape and sealer from the windshield channels, strips and divider post.
4-32. INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD. (Refer to Figure 4-6.)
a. Be certain that the new windshield outside contours are the same as that of the old windshield. It
may be found that it is necessary to cut or grind the new windshield to acquire the proper dimensions.
b. Apply black vinyl plastic tape around the outer edges of the entire windshield.
c. Apply Behr-Manning vinyl foam tape number 560 or equivalent over the plastic tape, completely
around the edges of the windshield.
d. Apply Behr-Manning sealant number PRC#307 or equivalent under the edge of the moldings and
trim strips.
e. Place the windshield in position for installation and slide the windshield aft and up into place,
using caution not to dislocate the tape around the edges. Allow clearance between the two windshields at the
divider post for expansion.
Revised: February 28, 1995
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