VERTICAL STABILIZER.
VERTICAL FIN.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL FIN. (Refer to Figure 55-3.)
1. Remove the fin tip, tail fairing, dorsal fin at the forward edge of the fin. Disconnect upper and lower tail
lights at the quick disconnects.
2. Separate the stabilator trim cable, rudder trim cable and rudder cable at the turnbuckles and remove the
cables.
3. Remove the rudder per removal instructions.
4. Remove the stabilator per removal instructions.
5. Disconnect the antenna wire from the antenna assembly, attach a fishing line to the antenna cable before
removing it from the fin conduit.
6. Remove stabilator control push rod from the fin by disconnecting attachment hardware at the balance
weight arm and at bellcrank.
7. Remove the two bolts at the leading edge of the fin.
8. Remove the bolts which secure the fin spar to the aft bulkhead. Remove the fin.
9. Install the fin in reverse of removal instructions. Check all bolts for safety. Refer to installation and rigging
of stabilator trim cable, rudder trim cable and rudder cable for adjustment of cables.
RUDDER.
RUDDER AND TAB.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF RUDDER. (Refer to Figure 55-4.)
1. Remove the fairing.
2. Disconnect the trim push rod by removing one bolt from the push rod.
3. Disconnect the rudder cables at the turnbuckles within the fuselage tail section and disconnect the cable
from the rudder sector.
4. While supporting the rudder, remove the hinge bolts and remove the rudder from the fin.
5. Install the rudder in reverse of removal instructions; check cable tension if disturbed.
RUDDER TRIM TAB.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF RUDDER TRIM TAB. (Refer to Figure 55-4.)
1. Disconnect trim push rod.
2. Remove the hinge pin and remove trim tab.
3. Install the trim tab in reverse of removal instructions, with new hinge pin.
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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...