Piper AZTEC D PA-23-250 Owner's Handbook Manual page 92

SECTION V
THE PIPER AZTEC "D"
LEVELING AND RIGGING (cont)
Rigging Instructions·:
Although the fixed flight surfaces on the Aztec obviously
cannot be adjusted in position for rigging purposes, it may be
necessary on occasion to check the positions of these surfaces.
The movable control surfaces, with the exception of the flaps,
all have adjustable stops, as well as adjustments on their cables
a: push-pull connections, so that their range of movement can be
altered. The positions and travels of the surfaces are as follows:
1. Wings: 5° dihedral, washout 1° in 7f1' of distance along
the front spar. (Total washout approximately 2°.)
2. Stabilator: No dihedral. Incidence is ()" in relation to
horizontal. (Neutral position.)
3. Fin: Should be vertical and in line with centerline of
fuselage.
4. Ailerons: Travel - 30" up, 15° down.
5. Flaps: Travel - 50" down.
6. Stabilator
go
up,
go
down.
7. Rudder: Travel - 30° left and 35° right.
For the purpose of adjusting the lateral trim on the Aztec,
aileron tabs are incorporated on both ailerons. These tabs can
be bent to position the aileron in flight, changing the lateral
trim as desired.
SERIAL HUMBER PLATE
The serial number plate on the Aztec is located under the
carpet on the floor panel just forward of the right seat track
inside the cabin doer. A second plate with only the serial number
is located on the underside of the aft section of the fuselage.
The serial number of the plane should always be used in referring
to the airplane on service or warranty matters.
76
701015