ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
7
MM-10-45
Aug
22/16
10-7 TAIL ROTOR CABLES
A. Tail Rotor Cable – Inspection
(1)
Remove wraparound cowling and baggage box.
(2)
Remove seat cushions and fiberglass seat deck.
(3)
Inspect cables for wear, strand separations and fraying.
(4)
Visually inspect cable pulleys for wear and security.
(5)
Inspect turnbuckles for security.
(6)
Cable tension - 35 to 40 lbs with cable tensiometer. The cable tension must be
within ±1 lb from left to right cable after installation.
B. Tail Rotor Cable – Replacement (See Figure 10-25)
(1)
Replace aft section of tail rotor cable as follows:
(a)
Remove wraparound cowl and baggage box.
(b) Remove left side horizontal stabilizer and remove inspection panel on
tailcone.
NOTE:
Stabilizer removal is not required on 280F models.
(c)
Remove cotter pins from aft cable guide pulley.
(d) Remove pivot hardware from cable links at aft control brackets. See item
A of Figure 10-25.
(e)
Cut tail rotor cable aft of the turnbuckle in engine compartment.
(f)
Attach a string to the forward end of the cable and pull the cable out
through the aft end of tailcone.
NOTE:
String will follow routing through pulleys and eyelets to aid in installation of
new cable.
(g) Attach new tail rotor cable to string and pull it back through tailcone
eyelets and cable pulleys.
NOTE:
Check that cable is properly routed and riding on pulleys. See items C & D
of Figure 10-25.
(h) Clamp tail rotor pedals in neutral position using two wood blocks and "C"
clamps.
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