INSTALLATION OF FORWARD RUDDER TRIM CONTROLS. (Refer to Figure 27-16.)
1. To install the trim control wheel with drum:
A .
Wrap the left cable on the trim drum by inserting the swaged ball of the cable in the slot provided
in the upper side of the drum which mates with the control wheel. Looking at this side, proceed
to wrap eleven turns of cable in a clockwise direction.
B.
Attach the trim control wheel to the cable drum by aligning the long lug of the drum with the long
slot of the wheel and securing the two pieces together with three screws.
C.
Wrap the right cable on the drum by inserting the swaged ball of the cable into the slot provided
in the flanged side (lower) of the drum. Looking at this side, proceed to wrap three and a half
turns of cable in a clockwise direction.
D.
Lubricate and install the bushing in the lower side of the drum and the bearing on the upper side
of the trim control wheel assembly.
E.
Align the trim control cables and position the control wheel assembly between its mounting
brackets. Ascertain that the trim indicator wire is positioned in the spiraled slot of the wheel with
no binding on the end. Install the retainer bolt from the upper side, along with the washer and
secure with washer and nut from below.
F.
Install the cover assembly over the trim control wheel and secure with screws unless the control
cables have yet to be installed.
2. To install the trim control cables:
A.
Draw the cables through the floor tunnel and route them through the pulley clusters at station
127.175 and 85.0.
B.
Wrap the cable drum and install the trim control wheel as given in Step 1.
C.
Position the cables over the proper pulleys.
D.
Connect the forward cables to the aft cables at the turnbuckles in the aft section of the fuselage. If
aft cable is not installed, proceed with instructions given in Paragraph titled Installation of A f t
Rudder Trim Controls.
E.
Remove the blocks securing the aft cables and check that the cables are seated on the pulleys.
Install the guard pins at the pulley clusters.
F.
Set trim cable tension in accordance with specifications given in Figure 27-14 and check rigging
and adjustment. Safety both turnbuckles.
G.
Install the tunnel cover on the forward tunnel and secure with screws.
H.
Install the carpet over the floor tunnel.
I.
Install the cover assembly over the trim control wheels and flap handle and secure with screws.
J.
Install the seat belts removed from the top of the floor tunnel and secure with bolt, washer and
nut.
K.
Install the aft floor tunnel cover, heater duct and carpet.
L.
Install the carpet over the aft floor plate.
3. Install the panel to the aft section of the fuselage and the seats.
REMOVAL OF AFT RUDDER TRIM CONTROLS. (Refer to Figure 27-16.)
1. If the forward trim mechanism is not being removed, block the cables forward of the turnbuckles to
prevent the cables from unwrapping at the forward trim drum. (Refer to Figures 27-16 and 27-21.)
2. Secure the trim cables at the aft trim drum barrel.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
27-20-04
Page 27-25
Revised: June 20, 1995
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Page 38: ...CHAPTER DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B14...
Page 49: ...CHAPTER LIFTING AND SHORING 1C1...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C5...
Page 58: ...CHAPTER TOWING AND TAXIING 1C10...
Page 62: ...CHAPTER PARKING AND MOORING 1C14...
Page 65: ...CHAPTER REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C17...
Page 70: ...CHAPTER SERVICING 1C22...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1E2...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1E12...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER AUTOFLIGHT 1H21...
Page 192: ...CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS 1H24...
Page 202: ...CHAPTER ELECTRICAL POWER 1I10...
Page 228: ...CHAPTER EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 1J12...
Page 233: ...CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION 1J17...
Page 238: ...CHAPTER FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J24...
Page 304: ...2A18 CHAPTER FUEL...
Page 325: ...2B17 CHAPTER HYDRAULIC POWER...
Page 357: ...2D1 CHAPTER ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION...
Page 414: ...CHAPTER LANDING GEAR 2F13...
Page 479: ...2I6 CHAPTER LIGHTS...
Page 488: ...2I16 CHAPTER NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC...
Page 503: ...2J7 CHAPTER OXYGEN...
Page 524: ...2K6 CHAPTER VACUUM...
Page 535: ...2K19 CHAPTER ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC PANELS AND MULTIPURPOSE PARTS...
Page 546: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PA 44 180 180T AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2L6 PIPER AIRCRAFT...
Page 547: ...2L7 CHAPTER STRUCTURES...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER DOORS 3A18...
Page 593: ...CHAPTER STABILIZERS 3B8...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER WINDOWS 3B22...
Page 611: ...CHAPTER WINGS 3C10...
Page 624: ...CHAPTER PROPELLER 3D1...
Page 643: ...CHAPTER POWER PLANT 3D21...
Page 667: ...CHAPTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3F1...
Page 681: ...CHAPTER IGNITION 3F16...
Page 712: ...CHAPTER ENGINE INDICATING 3H1...
Page 730: ...CHAPTER EXHAUST 3H19...
Page 734: ...CHAPTER OIL 3I1...
Page 743: ...CHAPTER STARTING 3I11...
Page 755: ...CHAPTER TURBINES 3J1...