Control Surfaces Troubleshooting; Aileron Control System Troubles; Lost Motion Between Control Wheel And Aileron; Resistance To Control Wheel Rotation - Piper PA-44-180 SEMINOLE Maintenance Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING.
Chart 2702 list troubles peculiar to the flight controls along with their probable causes and suggested
remedies. When troubleshooting the flight controls, additional reference may be obtained from Chapters 55
and 57 on control surface balancing if required. After the trouble has been corrected, check the entire system
for security and operation.
CHART 2702. TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL SURFACES
Trouble
Lost motion between control
wheel and aileron.
Resistance to control wheel
r o t ation.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Figure 27-5. Pulley Wear Patterns
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
Cause
Cable tension too low.
Linkage loose or worn.
Broken pulley.
Cables not in place on pulleys.
System not lubricated properly.
Cable tension too high.
1K8
Remedy
Adjust cable tension.
Check linkage and tighten or
replace.
Replace pulley.
Install cables correctly. C h e c k
cable guards.
Lubricate system.
Adjust cable tension.
Revised: June 20, 1995
27-01-00
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