GENERAL.
DESCRIPTION .
The PA-44 is an all metal semi-monocoque structure. The fuselage is constructed of bulkheads, stringers
and stiffeners, to which all of the outer skin is riveted. The cabin entrance door is located on the right side of
the fuselage above the wing. An emergency exit is provided on the left side of the fuselage, and consists of the
pilot's side window and surrounding window frame. The wings and empennage are all metal, full cantilever
semi-monocoque type construction with removable tips.
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS.
Structural repair methods used must be made in accordance with the regulations set forth in FAA Advisory
Circular 43-13-1A. To assist in making repairs and/or replacements, Figure 51-1 identifies the type and
t h i c kness of various skin material used.
— WARNING —
NO ACCESS HOLES ARE PERMITTED IN ANY CONTROL
SURFACES THE USE OF PATCH PLATES FOR REPAIRS
OF ALL MOVABLE TAIL SURFACES IS PROHIBITED.
THE USE OF ANY FILLER MATERIAL NORMALLY USED
FOR REPAIR OF MINOR DENTS AND/OR MAT E R I A L S
USED FOR FILLING8 THE INSIDE OF SURFACES IS
ALSO PROHIBITED ON ALL MOVABLE TAIL SURFACES.
Never make a skin replacement or patch plate from material other than the type of the original skin, or of a
d i fferent thickness than the original skin. The repair must be as strong as the original skin. However, flexibility
must be retained so the surrounding areas will not receive extra stress.
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT INSPECTION HOLE AND COVER PLATE
GENERAL
Archer II airplanes, manufactured before 1979, may not have had control cable inspection access holes in
the baggage compartment floor. The following is a method of fabricating inspection access holes in the floor
of the baggage compartment, if desired.
BAGGAGE COMPA RTMENT INSPECTION HOLES FA B R I C ATION PROCEDURE (Refer to
F i g u re 5 1 -2)
While Figure 51-2 shows the hole in the left side of the baggage compartment, a similar hole is also cut
out in the right side baggage compartment floor. Installation will require two each inspection access covers,
Piper P/N 62109-0.
LAYOUT CUT LINES
A
Gain access to baggage compartment.
B
Carefully remove:
(1) Right side baggage compartment Royalite plastic close out panel.
(2) Rear close out panel.
(3) Carpeting from baggage compartment floor.
C
Determine and mark a reference center line running through baggage compartment. Refer to
Figure 51-2 for measurements.
D
Measure two points 14.99 inches each side of the reference centerline. Joining these two points
will form the centerlines of each inspection hole.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
51-11-02
Page 51-01
Revised: June 20, 1995
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Summary of Contents for SEMINOLE PA-44-180
Page 38: ...CHAPTER DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B14...
Page 49: ...CHAPTER LIFTING AND SHORING 1C1...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C5...
Page 58: ...CHAPTER TOWING AND TAXIING 1C10...
Page 62: ...CHAPTER PARKING AND MOORING 1C14...
Page 65: ...CHAPTER REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C17...
Page 70: ...CHAPTER SERVICING 1C22...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1E2...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1E12...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER AUTOFLIGHT 1H21...
Page 192: ...CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS 1H24...
Page 202: ...CHAPTER ELECTRICAL POWER 1I10...
Page 228: ...CHAPTER EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 1J12...
Page 233: ...CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION 1J17...
Page 238: ...CHAPTER FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J24...
Page 304: ...2A18 CHAPTER FUEL...
Page 325: ...2B17 CHAPTER HYDRAULIC POWER...
Page 357: ...2D1 CHAPTER ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION...
Page 414: ...CHAPTER LANDING GEAR 2F13...
Page 479: ...2I6 CHAPTER LIGHTS...
Page 488: ...2I16 CHAPTER NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC...
Page 503: ...2J7 CHAPTER OXYGEN...
Page 524: ...2K6 CHAPTER VACUUM...
Page 535: ...2K19 CHAPTER ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC PANELS AND MULTIPURPOSE PARTS...
Page 546: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PA 44 180 180T AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2L6 PIPER AIRCRAFT...
Page 547: ...2L7 CHAPTER STRUCTURES...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER DOORS 3A18...
Page 593: ...CHAPTER STABILIZERS 3B8...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER WINDOWS 3B22...
Page 611: ...CHAPTER WINGS 3C10...
Page 624: ...CHAPTER PROPELLER 3D1...
Page 643: ...CHAPTER POWER PLANT 3D21...
Page 667: ...CHAPTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3F1...
Page 681: ...CHAPTER IGNITION 3F16...
Page 712: ...CHAPTER ENGINE INDICATING 3H1...
Page 730: ...CHAPTER EXHAUST 3H19...
Page 734: ...CHAPTER OIL 3I1...
Page 743: ...CHAPTER STARTING 3I11...
Page 755: ...CHAPTER TURBINES 3J1...