Engine Controls Adjustment - Piper Malibu Meridian PA-46-500TP Airplane Maintenance Manual

B. Installation
(1) Set the cable end lengths to the dimensions measured in Removal, above.
(2) In the cockpit:
(a) Slide the rod end of the cable assembly through the pressure bulkhead feed-thru into the
engine compartment.
(b) Take the clevis end of the cable assembly and route it up through the pedestal to the
power lever assembly. Fit the cable loosely into its mounting clamps, clips or brackets
along the way.
(c) Slide the cable assembly into the cable assembly end retaining clip and secure the clevis
to the power lever assembly with pin, washer and cotter pin.
(3) In the engine compartment:
(a) Take the rod end of the cable assembly and route it up through the engine compartment
to the cam assembly. Fit the cable loosely into its mounting clamps, clips or brackets
along the way.
(b) Slide the cable assembly into the cable assembly end retaining clip and secure the rod
end to the cam assembly lever with bolt, nut and cotter pin. Refer to removal notes and be
sure to connect the rod end to the same hole in the actuating lever previously used.
(4) With both cable ends secured, secure all mounting clamps, clips or brackets along the
remainder of the cable length.
(5) From the cockpit side of the pressure bulkhead, secure the pressure bulkhead feed-thru with
three screws, six washers and eight nuts and washers. Take care to ensure that the feed-thru
seal is in good condition and properly installed.
(6) Replace pedestal cover (i.e. - in cockpit) and close right engine access gull-wing door.
(7) Adjust power lever control per Adjustment, below.
(8) Verify engine performance per Engine Performance Check, above.
(9) Before pressurized flight, perform a Pressurization System Test per 21-30-00.
C. Adjustment
(1) If a new or used cable has been installed with the cable ends adjusted to pre-removal
measurements (see Removal, above) and no other adjustments were made to the fuel control
unit, cam assembly or propeller beta control, no further adjustment is required.
(2) If a new or used cable has been installed without cable ends adjusted to pre-removal
measurements, and/or additional adjustments or replacements were made to either the fuel
control unit, cam assembly or propeller beta control, proceed as follows:
(a) At the forward end of the engine: (See Figure 3, Detail A.)
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(b) At the aft end of the engine: (See Figure 3, Detail B.)
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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-500TP, MALIBU MERIDIAN
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The beta collar must be flush with the beta valve.
The terminal block must be parallel to the ground.
The Nf lever must rest against the Nf stop.
Verify that the witness hole in the terminal block is covered by the wire rope.
Verify that there is a gap between the cable sleeve and the housing.
Verify that the witness hole in the push-pull terminal is covered by the wire rope.
(PIR-PPS60186, Rev. New.)
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