Cessna 188 Series Service Manual page 143

MODEL 188 & T188 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
ELEVATOR
UP CABLE
BELLCRANK
NOTE
Holes are drilled off center in bellcrank
8-13. RIGGING. (See figure 8-1.)
d. With elevators streamlined, mount an inclinom-
eter on trailing edge and adjust to 0.
NOTE e. Check elevator degree of travel as specified in
figure 1-1 and adjust primary stops (9) as necessary.
An inclinometer for measuring control sur- f.
While holding elevators against primary UP
face travel is available from the Cessna
stop, with control stick just clearing stationary
Supply Division. Refer to figure 6-4.
secondary stop, adjust turnbuckles (17 and 20) evenly
to obtain proper tension.
a.
Remove access panel from below left door.
g. Move control stick forward until primary DOWN
b. Remove access plate from below bellcrank (6).
stop is contacted, then adjust clearance between tab
c. Remove safety wire and relieve cable tension at
on control stick and secondary DOWN stop (15) to
turnbuckles (17 and 20). 1/32 to 1/16 inch.
h. Safety turnbuckles and reinstall all items re-
NOTE
moved for access.
The elevator travels referenced in figure
WARNING
1-1 are relative to the stabilizer. Neutral
position of the elevators is the position
Be sure elevators move in the correct direc-
where the elevators and stabilizer are
tion when operated by the control stick.
streamlined.
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