Figure 57-3. Aileron Balancing
BALANCING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURE. (Refer to Figure 57-3.)
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The balancing must be done using a suitable tool capable of measuring unbalance in inch-pounds from the
hinge pin center line of the control surface. A suggested tool configuration is shown in Chapter 91 . Other tool
configurations may be used, provided accuracy is maintained and recalibration capability is provided. The tool
shown in Figure 57-3 is calibrated by placing it on the control surface to be balanced with the balance points over
the control surface hinge center line and the balance bar parallel to the cord line. Position the trailing edge
support to align the tool with the control surface cord line and secure in this position. Remove the tool without
disturbing the trailing edge support and balance the tool by adding weight to the light end as required. (The
movable weight must be at the center line of the bar.) Place the tool on the control surface perpendicular to the
hinge center line as shown in Figure 57-3. Read scale when the bubble level has been centered by adjustment of
the movable weight and determine the static balance. If the static balance is not within the limits specified.
proceed as follows:
1. Leading Edge Heavy: This condition is highly improbable; recheck measurements and calculations.
2. Trailing Edge Heavy: There are no provisions for adding weight to balance weight to counteract a trailing
edge heavy condition; therefore, it will be necessary to determine the exact cause of the unbalance. If the
aileron is too heavy because of painting over old paint, it will be necessary to strip all paint from the aileron
and repaint. If the aileron is too heavy resulting from repair to the skin or ribs, it will be necessary to replace
all damaged parts and recheck the balance.
BALANCING TOOL
(REFER TO CHAPTER 91)
AILERON STATIC
BALANCE LIMITS (IN.-LBS.)
LEADING LEADING
EDGE EDGE
HEAVY LIGHT
+1.5 -2.0
HOLDING FIXTURE
LEVEL SUPPORT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
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Summary of Contents for SEMINOLE PA-44-180
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...