PIPER COMA~CHE SERVICE MA~L-\l 4-4X. Repair of Stabilator (Horizontal Tail Surface). Precautions must be taken when performing an~ maintenance and or repair- 10 the ... tabilator and ... tabilator trim tabs. Repairs mu ... t be made in a manner that maintain" the or: g. InaI configuration. strength. stiffness and weight distribution. Repair ... are limited to replacement 01 complete skin sections. ribs. hinges. spars. etc.. and paint. During. the course of an~ repair work being accomplished on the ... tabilator. the complete ... tabilator, stabilator trim tab and trim tab mechanism should be checked for "free play." Refer 10 Paragraph. 4-50 for complete details on checking for free play.
'0 repair ... to the ... rabilator trim tab assembly are allowed. other than replacement of hinges and painting. Should tabs require repair ... other than those stated above. replace with new parts, 4-49. Repair of Rudder. Precautions must be taken when performing any maintenance and or repair.. to the rudder. Repair" must he made in a manner that maintains the original configuration. strength. stiffnl.' .. s and weight drstribution. Repairs arc limited to replacement of complete skin sections. ribs. hinge .... 'par .... etc. and paint. '0 repairs to the rudder are allowed. other than those stated above. 1 he ... tructural integrity of the assembly must be maintained. 4-50.
Balancing Stabilator (Horizontal Tail Surface) (Refer to Figure 4-7a.) The importance of keeping the horizontal tail surtace in proper balance cannot be over emphasized. ... ta bilator trim tab and tab mechanism for any free play. The following procedure is recommended: Before balancing the horizontal tail surface. check the stabilator, I. Siabilator: Check the stabilator for any "free play" at its attachment points by grasping each halve near the tip and gently trying to move it up and down. fore and aft. and in and out. on ih torque tube, '0 play i ... allowed. REVISED: 6/2~/76 lE23 STRlTTl'RE