
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
Lost motion between
Cable tension too low.
Adjust cable tension per Paragraph 5-29.
rudder pedals and
rudder.
Linkage loose or worn.
Check linkage and tighten or replace.
Broken pulley.
Replace pulley.
Bolts attaching rudder
Tighten bellcrank bolts.
to bellcrank are loose.
Excessive resistance
System not lubricated
Lubricate system.properly.
to rudder pedal movement.
Rudder pedal torque
Lubricate torque tube bearings.
tube bearing in need
of lubrication.
Cable tension too high.
Adjust cable tension
FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM
Flaps fail to extend
Control cable broken
Replace or reconnect control cable.
or retract.
or disconnected.
Flaps not synchronized-
Incorrect rigging
Adjust flaps per instructions in
or fail to move evenly
of system.
when retracted.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Issued: FEBRUARY. 28, 1989
S U R FACE CONTROLS
1H10
TABLE V-III. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (SURFACE CONTROLS) (CONT)