PIPER COMA'CHE SERVICE MA~rAL 5. Rernov e the center balance weight and all attaching hardware (nut. bolt .... washers and balance plates) with the exception of the control cable attaching hardware. and weight the removed item .... The weight limits of the combined rernovcd items are ~ pounds 15 ounces maximum to ~ pounds l' l)UnCI.'S minimum. Should thl.'se limits be exceeded. it will be necessary to locate the problem and correct it prior to flight. Problems may arise from previous improper maintenance and or repairs. such as excessive use of putty. wrong components. etc. CAtTlO' t 'pon completion of installations and adjustments. before any flight te .. t:-..
check that all controls are hooked up and rigged properly. turnbuck lcv, bolts. etc.. are safetied and panels and plates are .. ccured. 4-51. Checking And Balancing Rudder, (Refer to Figure 4-7c.) The rudder must be checked to assure It i ... properly balanced whenever it has been repaired. repainted. or altered in any manner. The balancing requirement of the rudder must be checked with the complete assembly removed from the airplane. 'OTE The PA-24-400 rudder is properly balanced as long as head weight is installed. '0 further balancing is required. Should repainting he required.
it \\ ill be necessary to remove all old paint prior to applying the new paint to insure staying within the balance limits. a. Remme: the rudder from the airplane. in accordance with instructions given in Paragraph 4-1.1. The rudder must he complete including rudder control horn. balance weights. tip. etc. b. Insert bolts in the two end hinge ... and place the complete rudder assembly on a .. unable balance stand. as shown in Figure 4-7c. c. Po .. ition an accurately calibrated scale below the trailing edge of the rudder. as show n in Figure 4- '7c. d. With the centerline of the rudder level. obtain a reading on the scale.
Subtract the weight of any support used between the trailing edge of the rudder and the scale. e. Measure the distance (in inches) between the point at which the support on the scale contacts the rudder surface and the centerline of the rudder hinge. This is Measurement D on Figure 4~ Tc, f. \1ultipl~ the weight (obtained per paragraph d.) by the distance (obtained per paragraph e.]. g. The product I moment) should be in accordance with specifications given for the specific model aircraft heing ... erviced. RE\'ISED: 4/10/81 IF3 STRlTTl-RE