Piper PA-24 Comanche, Service Manual

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
V - SURFACE CONTROLS 04/01/09
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5-3a.
Flight Control Surface Travel.
See Table V-I for specifications, see appropriate section for rigging instructions.
5-3b.
Flight Control Cable Tension.
CAUTION: CABLE TENSIONS GIVEN IN TABLE V-I APPLY ONLY TO AIRPLANES WITHOUT
AUTOPILOT BRIDLE CABLE INSTALLATIONS. IF AN AUTOPILOT USING BRIDLE
CABLES HAS BEEN INSTALLED, CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE AUTOPILOT
VENDOR PUBLICATION FOR CORRECT CABLE TENSIONS WITH AUTOPILOT
BRIDLE CABLES ATTACHED.
A. See Table V-I for specifications, see appropriate section for rigging instructions.
B. When a new cable is installed, recheck cable tension after flight test.
5-4.
Standard Procedure
The following tips may be helpful in the removal and installation of the various assemblies.
A. It is recommended, though not always necessary, to level and place the airplane on jacks during
rigging and adjustment.
B. Remove turnbuckle barrels from cable ends before withdrawing cables through structures
C. Tie a cord to cable end before drawing cable through structures to facilitate cable reinstallation.
D. Turnbuckle stations are given at neutral position.
E. When referring to marking cable ends, etc., before disconnecting, a felt inker may be used.
F When turnbuckles have been set to correct cable tension, no more than three threads should be
exposed from either end of the turnbuckle barrel.
G. Cable tensions should be taken with the appropriate surface and trim control in its neutral position.
H. For the purpose of changing the lateral trim, a fixed tab is provided on aileron(s) which can be
adjusted as necessary.
I. When installing rod end jam nuts, refer to Figure 5-1 for proper installation method.