Piper Navajo PA-31 Service Manual page 200

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PIPER NAVAJO SERVICE MANUAL
f.
Adjust the control wheel tube slides (46) at the instrument panel by tightening the adjustment
screw (45) to remove any play in the tube without restricting normal tube movement.
g.
Adjust the horizontal roller chain so that when the left control wheel is held solid. in center
position, the right wheel will also be centered with no play. Safety turnbuckles (41) and install chain guards
(56) in the sprocket housing.
h.
For the PA-31-325 only, rig the bobweight as follows:
1.
With the elevator controls properly rigged according to Paragraph 5-27, place the elevator in
the 4
°
5' down position.
2.
Position the bobweight horizontally on W.L. 7.12.
3. Install the chain.
4.
Revolve the adjustable sprocket (connected to the control wheel torque tube) to eliminate
slack in the chain between the adjustable sprocket and the weight sprocket. Tighten the adjustable sprocket
nuts.
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IMPROPER TOOL (RESULTING
IN LOCKED BALL)
ONLY CORRECT METHOD
Figure 5-1 a. Correct Method of Installing Rod End Bearings
Reissued: 10/12/79
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