Flight Controls; Trim System; Instrument Panel - Cessna 182T 2001 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 7
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
The horizontal stabilizer is constructed of a forward and aft spar,
ribs and stiffeners, center upper and lower skin panels and two , left
and two right wrap-around skin panels which also form the leading
edges. The horizontal stabilizer also contains the elevator trim tab
actuator.
Construction of the elevator consists of formed leading edge
skins, a forward spar, ribs, torque tube and bellcrank, left upper and
lower "V" type corrugated skins, and right upper and lower "V" type
corrugated skins incorporating a trailing edge cut-out for the trim
tab. Both elevator tip leading edge extensions incorporate balance
weights. The elevator trim tab consists of a spar, rib, and upper
and lower "V" type corrugated skins.

FLIGHT CONTROLS

The airplane's flight control system (Refer to Figure 7-1) consists
of conventional aileron, rudder, and elevator control surfaces. The
control surfaces are manually operated through mechanical linkage
using a control wheel for the ailerons and elevator, and
rudder/brake pedals for the rudder. The elevator control system is
equipped with downsprings which provide improved stability in
flight.
TRIM SYSTEMS
A manually-operated rudder and elevator trim is provided (refer to
Figure 7-1). Rudder trimming is accomplished through a bungee
connected to the rudder control system and a trim control wheel
mounted on the control pedestal. Rudder trimming is accomplished
by rotating the horizontally mounted trim control wheel either left or
right to the desired trim position. Rotating the trim wheel to the right
will trim nose-right; conversely, rotating it to the left will trim nose-
left. Elevator trimming is accomplished through the elevator trim tab
by utilizing the vertically mounted trim control wheel. Forward
rotation of the trim wheel will trim nose-down, conversely, aft
rotation will trim nose-up.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

The instrument panel (Refer to Figure 7-2) is of all-metal
construction, and is designed in segments to allow related groups of
instruments, switches and controls to be removed without removing
the entire panel. For specific details concerning the instruments,
switches, circuit breakers, and controls on the instrument panel,
refer to related topics in this section.
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CESSNA
MODEL 182T
Apr 30/01