Piper Dakota Maintenance Manual page 29

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS (cont)
Perform all inspections or operations at each inspection interval as
indicated by a circle (O).
D. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP
l. Remove inspection plates and panels (See Note 21.)..............................................
2. Inspect baggage door, latch, and hinges..................................................................
3. Inspect battery, box, and cables. Check at least every 30 days. Flush box
as required and fill battery per instructions on box .................................................
4. Inspect electronic installation..................................................................................
5. Inspect bulkheads and stringers for damage............................................................
6. Inspect antenna mounts and electric wiring.............................................................
7. Inspect air conditioning system for freon leaks.......................................................
8. Inspect freon level in sight gauge of receiver-dehydrator. (Refer to chapter 2l.)....
9. Inspect air conditioning condenser air scoop rigging .............................................
l0. Inspect fuel lines, valves, and gauges for damage and operation............................
l l. Clean screens in fuel pumps ...................................................................................
l2. Remove, drain, and clean fuel strainer bowl and screen. Drain and clean
at least every 90 days...............................................................................................
l3. Inspect security of all lines......................................................................................
l4. Inspect vertical fin and rudder surfaces for damage................................................
l5. Inspect rudder hinges, horn, and attachments for damage and operation................
l6. Inspect rudder control stop to insure stop has not loosened
and locknut is tight...................................................................................................
17. Inspect vertical fin attachments...............................................................................
18. Inspect rudder hinge bolts for excess wear. (Replace as required.).........................
19. Inspect stabilator surfaces for damage.....................................................................
20. Inspect stabilator, tab hinges, horn, and attachments for damage and operation.....
21. Inspect stabilator attachments. (See latest revision of Piper Service
Bulletin 856)............................................................................................................
22. Inspect stabilator and tab hinge bolts and bearings for excess wear.
(Replace as required.)..............................................................................................
23. Inspect stabilator control stop. Ensure stop has not loosened and jam nut is tight..
23a. Inspect stabilator trim mechanism...........................................................................
24. Inspect fuselage wing attach fittings for corrosion, general condition and security.
(See latest revision of Piper Service Bulletin 977.).................................................
25. Inspect cables, aileron, rudder, stabilator, stabilator trim, turnbuckles, guides,
and pulleys for safety, damage, and operation (See Note 22)..................................
26. Inspect all cable tensions (use tensiometer). (See Note l7.)....................................
27. Clean and lubricate stabilator trim drum screw.......................................................
28. Clean and lubricate all exterior needle bearings......................................................
29. Lubricate per lubrication chart. (Refer to chapter l2.).............................................
30. Inspect anti-collision light for security and operation.............................................
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-236
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
—NOTE—
Nature of Inspection
1B5
Inspection Time (HRS)
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