Piper PA-24 Comanche Service Manual page 178

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANl'AL
TABLE \'-11. TROLBLESHOOTI:,\G CHART (SLRFACE CO\TROLS)
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Trouble
Cause
Remedy
FLAP CO\TROL SYSTEM tcont.)
Flaps have erratic.
Transmission needs lu- Lubricate transmission.
sluggish or retarded
brication.
(Refer
to
Lubrica-
operation during ex-
tion Chart. Section
tension and retraction.
II. )
Binding between track Check for defectiv e
and rollers.
parts a nd replace
if necessary or
consult latest Piper
Service Letter \0. 595,
Slipping or stripped
Replace transmission.
transmission.
Loose electrical con-
Check and repair
elec-
nection.
t rical connect ions.
Dirt. foreign material.
Clean and lubricate (il
paint or damage to
applicable) or replace
flap rollers and
if necessary.
tracks.
I Lack of lubrication.
Steel rollers only: After
I
cleaning. lubricate per
I
Lubrication Chart in
!
Section II. \ylon
I
rollers must not be lu-
bricated. but require
periodic cleaning.
Improper lubricant.
Refer to Lubrication Chan.
Section J I.
Flaps. '" hen retracted.
Flaps retracted at
Refer
to
latest Piper
extend bevond normal
higher airspeed than
Service Letter
'0.
~()O
fully retracted position.
recommended for flap
and install Kit
\0.
operation after being
754413.
used for take-off.
ISSl'ED: 8/18/72
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