Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 234

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FIGURE 6-15. NOSE GEAR DRAG UNK CLEVIS
c
Turn the tnsmiion relee
tube (19) on acuuior screw to mainuin a disance of 10.875 inches
between the cener of the transmiuion mounting pin (12) ad center of the thru bolt (13) connecting the
lower portion of the torque arms. This adjustment should allow approximately a (minimum of 0.125 inch)
measured ilong the actuator screw (14) between the roll pin stop (16) and the screw nut (15).
d. The cable rods (5 and 6) should be moved to approximately 1/8 inch of being full aft
e.
Adjust the push-pull rod ends (7 and 8) to allow their connecting pins (17) to push freely through
the torque arm devises (9 and 10) and rod end bearings.
f.
Check chat the chreads of the push-pull cable rods extend pat the check holes in the rod end
fittings, secure the rod end fitting jam nuts and safety all pins.
g. Safety wire all castle nuts u shown in Figure 6-14. Sketch A. Airraft which have lock washers
should be safety wired in accordance with Figure 6-14, Sketch A.
6-55. Adjustment Of Main Ger Puh-Pull Cables.
a
With the ransmssion assembly adjusted (refer to paragraph 6-54) and the gear down and locked.
adjust the push-pull cable rod end so the bearing hole align with the hole in the drag link.
b. Extend the rod end fitting one half turn on an old cable and one complete urn on a new cable.
This wll provide the necessary preload to absorb backlash or play in the cable. Also, it will produce a small
amount of constant pressure, through the cable against the gear link when the gear is down and locked.
c.
Be sure the threads of the push-pull cable extend passed the check hole in the rod end fitting.
Tighten the jam nut against the rod end firuing and insll assist spring.
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM
REVISED: 6/25/76
PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
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