5-15. INSTALLATION OF STABILATOR CONTROL CABLES. (Refer to Figure 5-5.)
a. The forward stabilator cables (2 and 3) may be installed by the following procedure:
around the pulley(s) (14) in the forward area of the floor tunnel.
washer, nut and cotter pin (15). Allow the cable ends freedom to rotate.
of the tunnel.
secure with screws.
7. In the access opening, install the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley cluster (6).
8. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjustment per Paragraph 5-16.
9. Place the tunnel plate into position for installation and secure with the attaching screws. Roll the carpet
into place and install the rudder trim cover and knob.
10. Install the front seats.
b. Either aft stabilator control cable (4 or 5) may be installed by the following procedure:
stabilator.
(Ensure bushing is installed with bolt.)
4. Install the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley (7), where required.
5. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjustment per Paragraph 5-16.
6. Install the seats and access panels.
5-16. RIGGING AND ADJUSTMENT OF STABILATOR CONTROLS.
a. Level the airplane. (Refer to Leveling, Section II.)
b. To check and set the correct degree of stabilator travel, the following procedure may be used.
1. Check the stabilator travel by placing a rigging tool on the upper surface of the stabilator as shown in
Figure 5-5. (This tool may be fabricated from dimensions given in Figure 5-18.)
rigging tool. Raise the trailing edge of the stabilator and determine that when the stabilator contacts its stops, the
bubble of the protractor is centered.
— NOTE —
The stabilator should contact both of its stops before the control wheel contacts its
stops. (Refer to Figure 5-1 for tee bar stops).
rigging tool. Lower the trailing edge of the stabilator and determine that when it contacts its stops, the bubble of
the protractor is centered.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Issued: FEBRUARY 28, 1989
S U R FACE CONTROL
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