Clamping Rudder Pedals In Neutral Position - Piper PA-24 Comanche Service Manual

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MASt'AL
FIGl'RE 5-9. CLAMPING Rt:ODER PEDALS
I~ SEl'TRAL POSITION
., Run masking tape on each stabilizer surface fore and aft with the edge of the tape placed at the
out boa rd side of t he pencil marks.
.'\. Disconnect the rudder trim system at the lower end of the trim bellcrank at station
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With the small rod inserted into the trailing edge of the rudder, swing the rudder in both
directions to determine that the pointer intersects the inboard edge of the tapes, (Refer to Figure 5- 7 , ) •
5, Should the pointer not intersect the inboard edge of the tape. adjust the rudder stop .. at t
rudder hinge bracket to obtain correct travel.
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certain rudder trim controls are properly rigged per Paragraph 5-.'\
I and connect control rod
to trim bellcran k.
7. From the pilot's seat only. depress each rudder pedal completely and check for full deflection
of the rudder to each side.
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Should the pointer not intersect the inboard edge of the tape. check for interference at the
rudder horn and the nose gear trawl stops.
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It interference is found at the nose gear trawl stops, located at the bottom of the strut housing.
rework the ..tops until full deflection of the rudder in both directions is obtained.
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Maximum allowable nose gear travel is 25 degrees.
10. Check full travel of the nose wheel and rudder to determine that the rudder hits its stops just
before the no..e wheel hits ib stops,
d. Check .. afetv of turnbuckle and bolts,
e. Remove pointer rod and install access panels and plates and tail cone fairings.
Make sure pointer rod is removed to avoid restriction of rudder
movernent.
ISSt'ED: 8/18/72
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