Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 238

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5. Check the bellcrank stops to assure that the bellcrank contact is made simultaneously, but still have
cushion before contacting the control wheel stops. Maintain .030 to .040 clearance between sprocket pin and
adjustable stop bolts on models having adjustable tee bar stops.
6. Check complete system for operation and safety of turnbuckles. bolts. etc.. install all pulley guard
pins.
7. Install access plates and panels.
- NOTE -
When an out of trim condition persists despite all the rigging
corrections that can be made, there is a possibility that there is a
slight bulging of the aileron contour at the trailing edge. This will
cause an out of rig condition that is very difficult to correct.
AILERON/RUDDER INTERCONNECT.
The aileron rudder interconnect consists of a spring-loaded cable located in the fuselage tunnel which
connects the aileron cable to the rudder cable. Application of full right rudder will result in a downward
movement of the left aileron. thereby increasing aircraft stability in this particular maneuver.
RIGGING AND ADJUSTMENT OF AILERON/RUDDER INTERCONNECT.
- NOTE-
Aileron and rudder rigging must be completed prior to rigging
interconnect.
1. Remove the tunnel access cover. Position interconnect cables as shown in Figure 27-7 and clamp.
Position the left clamp so that the spring will not touch the fuselage under any control position.
2. With the rudder pedals in neutral, rotate the control wheel from full right to full left.
3.
Engagement of the interconnect cable shall occur with the control wheel passing between neutral and
a point
10
left of neutral.
A. Engagement can be detected by movement of the interconnect spring and a loud click as the
blocks on the interconnect pulleys engage.
B. Should the interconnect cable not connect, reposition the right clamp forward or aft as required.
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Revised: August 11, 1983
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