Piper PA-28-161, Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 10
Nov 30/06
2H24
27-20-00
B. Installation (Refer to Figure 7.)
(1) Assemble the torque tube assembly (1, 2, 3 and 4) as shown in Figure 7. Do not at this time
install the two bolts (25) through the center of the tube assembly.
(2) Place the upper support blocks (7) on the ends of the torque tube assembly. Note that a
washer (9) is required on each end of the tube.
(3) Position the support blocks (7 and 8) on their mounting brackets at each side of the fuselage
and secure with bolts, washers and nuts. Note that a bushing is required in the bolt holes of the
upper support block, a plate (5) on top of the upper block, between the upper and lower blocks,
and under the block mounting bracket.
(4) Align the bolt holes in the center area of the torque tube assembly, install bolts, washers and
nuts (25) and tighten.
(5) Position the torque tube support bracket (35) on the floor tunnel and secure with bolts.
(6) Position the vee braces (29) on the torque tube; install the strap bracket (28) around the torque
tube and brace and secure with bolts, washers and nuts (25).
(7) Connect the ends of the brake cylinder rods (11) and clevis rods (15) to the idler arms (10) and
secure with clevis and cotter pins (13).
(8) Connect the nose wheel steering push rods (21) to the rudder pedals (32 and 33) and secure
with bolts and nuts (24). Check nose wheel steering push rod adjustment per Alignment of
Nose Gear, Chapter 32.
(9) Connect the rudder trim to the arm of the torque tube and secure with bolt, washer, nut and
cotter pin. A thin washer is installed under the nut which is tightened only finger tight.
(10) Connect the ends of the rudder control cables (19) to the arms provided on the torque tube
and secure with bolts, washers, nuts and cotter pins (20). Allow the cable ends to rotate freely.
(11) Swing the tee bar into place and secure with attachment bolts, washers and nuts (15) with the
bolts inserted in through each side of the floor tunnel.
(12) Connect the stabilator control cables to the lower end of the tee bar with bolt, washer and nut,
and secure with cotter pin. (Refer to Figure 1, 27-10-00.) Allow cable ends to rotate freely.
(13) Set rudder cable tension per specifications in Chart 2, 27-00-00. Check rigging and adjustment
per Rudder Control Cables - Rigging and Adjustment, above.
(14) Check safety of bolt and turnbuckles.
(15) Install the floor tunnel plate and secure with screws. Fasten the tunnel carpet in place.
(16) Install the rudder trim cover and control knob.
(17) Install the access panel to the aft section of the fuselage.