Ruder Travel Adjustments - Piper PA-44-180 SEMINOLE Maintenance Manual

LOWER HINGE BRACKET ON FUSELAGE
B. If the aft trim cable is not being removed, block the cables aft of the turnbuckles to prevent the
cables from unwrapping at the trim barrel in the fin. (Refer to Figures 27-16 and 27-21.)
2. To remove the trim control wheel:
A. Loosen the cables at the turnbuckle.
B. Remove the trim cover assembly by removing the cover attaching screws.
C. Remove the nut, washers and bolt that secures the trim wheel assembly between its mounting
bracket. Draw the wheel from the brackets. Use caution not to damage the trim indicator wire.
D. Unwrap the lower cable from the drum.
E. The wheel and drum are joined by three screws. Remove screws and separate these two items
and unwrap the upper cable.
F. Tie the cables forward to prevent them from slipping back into the floor tunnel.
3 . To remove trim control wheel and forward cables:
A . Block the aft cables aft of the turnbuckles.
B. Remove the tunnel cover in the aft area of the cabin by removing the carpet and heater duct over
the tunnel and the cover attachment screws.
C. Remove the floor panel located directly aft of the main spar by removing the seats, seat belt
attachments and screws securing the panel. Remove the panel from the airplane.
D. Remove the trim cover assembly to gain access to the trim wheel mounting hardware.
E. Disconnect the turnbuckles and remove the guard plate (see Sketch C) at pulley cluster.
F. Remove the nut, washers, and bolt securing the rudder trim control wheel and drum assembly to
its mounting bracket and remove the complete assembly with cables. Use caution not to damage
the indicator wire.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
HINGE
STOP BOLTS
Figure 27-15. Ruder Travel Adjustments
1L2
SECTOR
RUDDER STOPS
Revised: June 20, 1995
27-20-03
Page 27-24