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SECTION V
Grid No. SURFACE CONTROLS
.
.< 5-27. · Removal~of Stabilator Trim Assembly (Aft) 2B2tl'
5-28. Installation of Stabilator Trim Assembly Paragraph Aero fiche
(Aft). . . . • . • . . . • . . 2821 Grid No.
.· 5-29 . Rigging and Adjusonent of Sr.abilator Trim
(Floor Control). , 2B22 5-1. Introduction .. .. ....... . ••.• . . . .••.... . .. . .• . ... . ..... . .. . ... 2AJO
5-30. Rudder and Steering Pedal Assembly. • • 2823 S-2. Description._ .. .. .... . ... . ...•... _... . . ... . _. .. . _. ... . . ... . . . 2A !O
5-31. Removal of Rudder and Steering Pedal S-3. Standard Procedures . .. ...•........... . ...• . . .. .. • . . .......... 2A l4
Assembly. • • 2823 5-4. Control Column Assembly ................. . ... . .. ..... . - . .. • 2A 17
5-32, Installation.of Rudder and Steering Pedal 5-S. Removal of Control Column Assembly . . •. . . . ... ... ...• 2A 17
Assembly. • • • 2Cl 5-6. Installation of Control Column Assembly ...•..•. . • . ...• 2Al8
5-33. Rudder Controls. • • • _. 2C2 5- 7. Aileron Con rrols: ... . .........•...•.. . ....•. . .... . ....... __... 2AJ9
5-34. Removal of Rudder Control Cables 2C2 S.S. Removal of Aileron Control Cables •.• ; ... •... . .....•••• 2Al9
5-35. Installation of Rudder Control Cables • 2C3 S-9. Installation of Aileron Controf Cables". •.••.• . •.... • •. • • 2A21
5-36. Rigging and Adjustment of Rudder Controls 2C5 5-10. Removal of Aileron Bellcrank Assembly ... • . . .• . .•... • _ 2A22
5-37. Rudder Trim Controls • . • , • .. • . • • .. .... • • 2C7 5-1 l. Installation of Aileron Bellcrank Assembly . ......••..... 2A22
S-38. Removal of Rudder Trim Controls 2C7 5-12. Rigging and Adjustment Df Aileron Controls • ... . . . ...•. 2A23
5-39. Installation of Rudder Trim Controls 2C7 5-13. Adjustment of Aileron Trim .. ; .. .. ..•. • .......•.... . • 2B2
5-40. Rigging and Adjustment of Rucider Trim 5-14. Stabilator Controls . ..•.•.......•... . .. . ...... . .. . • .. ......•.. 2B2
Controls • • • • , 2C8 5-15. Removal of Stabilator Cont:-ol Cables - . . .. • ..... .... . _. 2B2
5-41. Wing Flap Controls • • • . • . . • . • 2C8 5-16. Installation of Stabilator Control Cables .•• .• .•.... . .... 2B3
5-42. Rc;moval of Wing Flap Controls. • • 2C8 S.17. Rigging and Adjustment of Stabilator Controls . .. . .... . . 2B5
5-43. Installation of Wing Flap Controls. 2Cll 5-18. Stabilator Trim Controls (Overhead Trim) ...•.•.••.. . ...•.• . ..•. 2B7
5-44. Rigging and Adjustment of Wing Flaps 2Cl2 5-19. Removal of Stabilator Trim Assembly (Forward) - .. - - .•• 2B7
5-20. Installation of Stabilator Trim Assembly (Forward) .. . ..• 2B9
5-21. Removal of Siabilator' Trim Controls (Aft) . ..... _.... _. 289
~. 5-22. Installation -of Stabilator Trim Controls (Aft) ..•.... . .. : 2B l2
S-23. Rigging and Adjustment of Stabilator Tr!m
(Overhead Control) •••• •. . ..•. ... • . . ... . .. • ... ·. . . 2Bl5
5-24. Stabilator Trim Controls (Floor Trim) .................•......•. 2B17
S-2S. Rem.o val of Stabilator Trim Assembly (Forward) .. . .. . . . 2B l7
5-26. Installation of Stabilator Trim Assembly (Forward) ..... . 2B19

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SBCTIONV
SURFACE CONTROLS

S-1. INTRODUCTION. This section contains remo~al, installation, rigging, adjustment

and trim procedures for ailerons, flaps (less trim), stabilator and rudder flight control surfaces.
Also included arc similar procedures for the control column and rudder and steering pedal
assembly. For removal. installation, and repair .: if structural surfaces of the airplane, refer to
Section IV.

5-2 . DESCRIPTION. The PA-28 is Controlled in flight by the use of three stand-
ard primary control surfaces, consisting of the ailerons, stabilator and rudder.
Operation of these controls is through the movement of the dual control columns
and dual rudder pedals . The i:ndividua1 surfaces are connected to their cont:rol
components through the use of cables and push-pull tubes . Provision for direc-
tional and longitudinal trim control is provided by an adjustable trim mechanis.m
for the rudder and stabilator. The· flaps on the PA-28 are mechanically operated
and can be positioned in four locations of o. 10, 25 and 40 degrees.
The aileron controls consist of two-control wheels connected by torque
rubes to Sprockets 011 each end of the horizontal co11trol colum11. A chain is wrap-
ped around the sprockets and around a double sprocket on the vertfcal post o.f the
control column . The chain is connected to the primary aileron control cable
which is routed through the center of the fuselage to the niain spar and out through
the wings to a bellcrank in each wing. A balance cable is a"lso co11nected to the
};lellcrank . .As the cop.trol wheels are moved, the control cables move the bell-
cranks and actuate push-pull rods to move the ailerons .
The stabilator controls are also connected to the control column. From
the connecting point, cables are routed around a series of pulleys down under the
floor and aft to the tail section of the airp.lan.e. The a1t e11d of the cables connect
to the stabilator balance a~ which in turn is connected to the stal>ilator . When
the control wheels are moved forward or aft. the cables move the balance arm ·
up and down rotating ~e stabilator on its .h inge points .
The rudder is controlled cy the pilot's and co-pilot's rudder pedals, Cables
are connected to . both sides of the rudder pedal usembly and are :routed aft
through the bottom of the fuselage to the rudder horn. When. one rudder pedal is
pushed, the cables move in opposite directions turning the rudder horn and rud-
der. The wing flap system is o~ated by a lever located between the front seats.

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TABLE V-1 CONTROL SURFACE TRAVEL AND CABLE TENSION
~
Aileron
1110

~S must be Mid wh•n trltft .-•mb•Y .

lnsta_llea wltn tudc:ler pe<1et1 In neutral position.•
... 30• :t. 2•up /l.U MODELS

·- \__
AILERON CHORD LINE
I 15° :t. 20 DH ALL MODELS

c o• 53' ~ ... LL MODELS

PREVIOUS TO 1173
/I ~_L.
~ .:.-...... I
o• :t.~~ 111nMODeu
ANDU'
ZWING CllOllO LINE . c j-,
Mui-m ,,_ 1118\' for alleton is 0.24 f/J INi inch,
me•1U•H
•t ••ili"I ..... ,~-,...,.,...no.

Maximum Ir•• pi.., 11111!Mial it .o:JS Cinbomrd/

-n:1-......u. I. CO\'Clt
_ _ .__IY,,.........4-70. l. llWDDUI UIM a:RH
J. \.OCI: SC•kW

....
4. IUIMIRt
Ciao s. r;i..&vta ~tN
Rudder I. ..ou•111t 0 CONTROL H.&l'T

... 27° .t 2• L /I.LL MODELS ....-"\ 1. HL.T AIHWILT

t. Ollo•llllll., MCIUMTIMt

I 27° .t '2° R ALL.MODELS -E- -

-<C:-t -...(_ ·'
12
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U.
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\00
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11.
0
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CLl"I
IAl'ITY WIU
w••K&A 0 INOICATCNll
J'.&CClt •L.A.H
tMUf, COlfT1UL

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Figure 5-17. Rudder Trim Control
Flap ..
ff.' 5-40. RIGGING "AND ADJUSTMENT OF RUDDER TRIM CONTROLS. Perform these
A 25° :t. 2° /I.LL MODELS procedures only after all other rudder and nose wheel rigging is complete. No adjustments
are neces.u.ry other than those required during installation of the.:a.ssembly in the airplano as
I 10· t 2· ALL MODELS a;iven in paragrapFi. 5-39. ·

•u•~••"~f
[~ill.
c 0° 53' UP ALI.MODELS
PREVIOUS TO 1973
o• .t 1 • UP 1973MODELS 5-41. W1NG FLAP CONTROLS.
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0 ~· t 2° UL MODELS --..~..r, S-42. REMOVAL OF WING FLAP CONTROLS. (Refer to Fi.lure 5-18.)

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<--:r:i a. The flap torque tube assembly may be removed by the °following procedure: ·
1. Remove the access plate located between the undenide of the aft section of each
Wing and the fuselage by removing attaching screws.
~· Remove the .two front seats and the bonom half of the rear seat or floor panel,
whichever applies. ·
3. Disconnect the left and right flap control tubes (rods) ( 4) at ihe flaps by
i rc'!'oYing the nuts, washen and bolts (2) or at the torque tube cnnlcs (arms) ( 11) by
t

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5-37. RUDDER TRIM CONTROLS.

S-38. REMOVAL OF RUDDER TRIM CONTROLS. (Refer to Figure 5-17.) .

a. Remove the cover ( 1) from over the trim control assembly by .removing attaching
screws. ·
Stabilator
Stabilator Trim Tab
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TABLE V-1 CONTROL SURFACE TRAVEL AND CABLE TENSION (cont.)

STAllLATOA CHORD LINE

A; 18" t 1• IJI' 11741'A·:ZS.140 MODELS INE\n"RAL l'OSITIONI
b. Remove the rudde.r trim knob (2) and the cover attaching screws. · ·All l'A·:ZS.140 ~; All modi•• prwious CSEENOTE31
c. Rotate the trim knob to the extreme left (cowtterclockwise) trim position.
d. DiscoMect the housing lug from the ann on the rudder pedal torque tub~ by
removing cotter pin, nut, washer and bolt (7). ·
e. Remove the threaded bushing ( 4) from the aft end of the mounting channel (8) by
m---
to 1873 naiit th• PA·28R·200 wnldl inclUcln
10 1872.

16° ~ , 1• .UP ALL.l'A·28R.200 MODELS

PA·28fl·:z0o MOd.11 s.;r;.i ...;.. 21-7235001
removing cotter pin and clevis pin {S). Some mounting channels have two holes in the aft ond 111>, ....i PA·21·235 Modoll Seti91 Nos:
end, note from which hole in the clevis pin was n:moved. 28-73100D1 Oftd up.
f. The mounting channel may be removed by removing the channel attaching screws at 14• + 1• UF 1873PA·28-180SERIAL
the inside of the channel. PA-28-180 Models SlrW ~· 21-7305(""1
end up•

. .:lt" 8 3• + 1• UP Al.I: MODELS I . .MHimum " " play for control 1Ulface tab is
C 2• ; 1• DN
D 12°t 1• DN
ALL MODELS
ALLMOOEl.S 2.
3.
-•..-..iv
Newel
......,....,..
0.15 ahn inch -Hurecl auabvaUing edge.

-Rion ot ltabilator is with the

5-39. INSTALLATION OF RUDDER TRIM CONTROLS. (Refer to Figure S-17.) 1Ubilt1or chord line perallel with Iha top of
Install the rudder trim mechanism and set it at the neutral (no load on spring) position. 1ha front - I It.CU.
PcrfQ!!Il the pro~dure only after all other rudder and nose wheel rigging is complete. 8 de-s. 15 minvtn PA·2&-14Q.S.tlel Nos. 28-20002 10 28-20520 incl.
a. Install the trim control mounting channel (8) on the upper side of the floor t.umel. Rudder Pedal ·Ne1,1tral Angle PA·211-150,·160.·180. Serill Nos. 211-1to28-1760 incl.
A spacer plate ( 14) ·on some models is installed between the channel and the tunnel Install PA·28-235, Setlel NOL 28-10000 '10 2S.1cMs6 inct.
AFT OF VERTICAL
the attaching screws (9) which are secured with anchor nuts. 11 der;r- PA·21-140,Serlal Nos. 28-2052110 28-7325634
PA·28-1SO, ·160, ·180, S1<i1I NDL 28·1761 to 28·7305&1 ·,
b. Before attaching the assembly to the mowtting channel, ascertain that the clips (11) PA·28-23&, Serill Noc. 28-1 °"87 to 2S.7310187
are installed so the safety wire (12) will be on top. Also, that the thn:aded bushing (4) is PA·21R·200 Models Prniaus to 1974
installed on the assembly shaft (15} with the welded attachment bushing forward or toward ,,. +:19 . 1• All 1874 Modlll lftll UP
the housing. ·
c. Attach the housing lug to the arm provided· on the rudder pe.dal torque tube and
secure with bolt, washer and nut (7). Tighten the nut only finger tight and safety with Cable Ten~ ;
cotter pin.
d. Clamp the rudder pedals in neutral and position the threaded bushing in the
Al l.ERC...-
FLAP
·· STABl\.ATOR
40 lb•
1C
40lb1
. ......-··'
~

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--
--.I.MCI--·
- · LMDl
.... ..LMOLr-~
mounting channel (8). Tum the control shaft until the holes in the bushing and channel STA81LATOR TRIM TAB 14 lbs .t , lbs ALLMOOELS
align and then install the clevis pin and cotter pin (5). Should two thru holes be located in RUDDER 40 lbs t & lb& 1873 MODEL.$
the .aft end of the mounting channel, the pin must be installed through the hole that will ANO ALL MODELS
PREVIOUS TO 1973
give equal travel and hit rudder stops before bottoming out of the trim assembly. s lbs ALL 1974.MODELS ANO UP
e. With the rudder pedals neutrai and no pressure fore or aft on the clevis pin, install -
351>1 :!:

the assembly cover (l) so that the indicator washer (13) and the neutral mark on the cover
align. NOTt
f. Install the trim cover, secure with screws, and install .the trim control knob.
CABl..E TENSIONS GIVEN '"l'LY ONLY TO AIRPLANES WITHOUT
AUTOPILOT BRIDLE CABLES ATTACHED. REFER TO APl'FIOPFllATE
AUTOPILOT SERVICE MANUAL FOii PROPER CABLE TtNSIONS WHEN
ATTACHING IRIOLE CAiLES.

CABLE RIGGING TENSIONS SPECIFIED MUST IE CORRECTED TO

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN THE AREA WHERE T1'1E TENSION IS IEING
CHECKED UllNGTAILE V-11.

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TABLE V-IL CABLE TENSION VS. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

.... • 1750

" llO

110
\
/
/
!:::
w
:c
z
w
100

10
v
a:
:I:
...ct 10
..
/ ..
(/)
w
w
a:
<:>
70
. /
w
0
I/
ui
a:
~
~·
a:
w
10

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v
~
s
w
.... •o
I/ ' · ftUo;,ca 1'11AYIL ADJUSTM U IT
I . ITAIU..ATO.. Tl'.~Vl:li. AONSf... E"''T

so / Figure 5-16. Rudder and Stabilator Travei Adjustments

io / posmon. Adj~st cables evenly to prevent undue strain on aircraft components. Neutra l
position can be determined by standing behind the airplane and sighting the rudder with the
\'Crtical stabilizer or the center of the trim screw. ~
S. Check safety of turnbuckles.

..
; -10
-· -· -4 0 l 4
• 10
c. On fixed landing gears check that when the rudder contacts its siop, the clearance
between the nose wheel stops and the nose wheel horn is between ..06 and . 12 of an inch. A more
accurate check can be made with the weight off the nose wheel. Adjust the stops according to
Alignment of =-:os~ Landing Gear, Section VII.
..·' It. RIGGING LOAD CORRECTION, POUNDS
d. On 1974 models adjust the rudder pedal stops by pushing on the pilot's left rudder
pedal until the rudder stop is contacted , Adjust the peda.I stop (on the fire wall) to provide 0.060
to 0. 120 of an inch clearance. Repeat the procedure with the copilot's right r udder pedal. Do
not push rudder harder than necc$Sary to avoid cable stretch.
e. Install the tail cone fairing and the access panel to the aft section of the fuselage.

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...... For a· visual description of the various control ~stems, refer to the illustrated figures .
",. A...
1,r/1 ., :··\
,.g; throughout this section.

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, ..'•
;
3
1i t; S-3. STANDARD PROCEDURES. The following tips may be helpful in the removal,

I
installation and rigging of the various assemblies: .
'J.·
.Y l:
;.
:;
a. It i$ recommended , though not always necessary to level and place the aiiplane on
t ·: jacks during rigging and ad_~ustment ~
•4

\\. j b. Remove turnbuckle barrels from cable ends befon: withdrawing the cables through
the structures.
c. Tie a cord to the cable end before withdraw:ing the cable through the structure~ to

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facilitate reinstallation of cable. · ·
- . .. .
··\·. \\.. \
d. Turnbuckle stations are given at their neutral :positions.
e. When :re.ferting to marking cable end, etc., before disconnecting a felt marking .pen
~\ may be used.
f. . Assemble and adj ust the tum buckles so that each terminal is screwed an
approximately equal distance into the banel. Do not tum the tenninals in such a manner
Figure 5· 14 . Rudder Rigging Tool Figure 5-15·~ Clamping Rudder Pedals that will put a permanent "twist" into the cables.
g. . Cable· tensions should he ' taken with .the appropriate control surface in its neutral
position.
5-36. RIGGIN3 AND ADJUSTMENT OF RUDDER CONTROLS. h. After completion of ea.ch adjustment, check the. turnbuckles to be sure .n ot more
a. To check and set the correct degree of rudder travel, the following proce- than three temtinal threads are visible outside the barrel. Install the locking clips, and check
dure may be used: · for proper installation by· trying to remove the clips using fingers only . .Both locking clips
I. Check the rudder travel ey swinging the rudder until it contacts its stop . may be installed in opposite holes. Locking clips which have been installed and removed
If the control cables are connected, use the rudder pedals to swing the rudder. must be scrapped and not reused. Turnbuckles may be safetied in accordance with Advis6iy
2. With :the l'Udder against its stop, place a Tigging tool against the side of Circular 43.13· 1A Chapter 4, Section 2.
the rudder and vertical stabilizer as shown in Figµre 5 - 14 . (Ascertain that the i. When push rods or rod ends are provided with an inspection hole, the screw must be
tool is not contacting.any rivets.) Uno gap exists between. the rigging tool and screwed in far enough to pass the inspection hole. This can be detennin.c d '\'isually or by
the surface of the rudder and vertical stabilizer, the rudder stop for one direc- feel, inserting a piece of wire into the inspection hole. If no hole is provided, there must be a
tion of travel is·cor:rect as required in Table V-1. (This tool may be fabrica.t ed minim.um of .37 S of an inch thread engagement.
·rrom dimensions given in Figure 5·23.)· j. After completion of a<!justmcnts, ~jam n·u t must be tightened sec~ly (Refer to
Figure 5·22 for proper installati!)n rnethod). -
3 . Swing the .r udder in the other direction and check travel as directed in
step 2. ~OTE
4 . Should the rudder travel be incorrect showing a gap between the tool Cable rigging tensions specified must be corrected to ambient
and any part of the control surfaces, the tail cone .fairing should be removed and temperature in the area where the tension is being ehecked,
the stops reset to obtain correct rudder travel. (Refer to Figure 5- 16 .) using Table V-II.
b. To set cable tension and alignment of'the rudder, the following procedure k. When normal operation requires movement between any of the components being
may be used: clamped together, t he bolt (screw)-nut shall·be tightened as required to insure intended normal
l . Remove the access panel to the aft section of the fuselage. operation of the assembly, without reference to Table Il· Il.
2. Ascertain that the nose gear steering has been aligned and rudder pedals I. Unless otherwise specified, when castellated nuts arc used wi.t h !l cotter pin on moving
joints. the nut shall not be torqued to the Table lf.:11 values. Nuts shall be tightened to remove
set fore and aft according to Alignment of Nose Landing Gear, Secti on VII or VUA • looseness in t he j oint and then the con er pin installed.
3. Clamp the rudder pedals to align in a lateral position as shown .in. F ig-
ure 5-15 •.
4 . Adjust the turnbuclcles in t})e att section of the fuselage to obtain proper
cable 1tension as given ~Table V-1 and to allow the rudder to align at neutral

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1•1..T, •VT 1 conr1 .,,.
11. INKllSt, lllMT CONTllOL ••&CL > ..... aOL.T , •u•"IM93 , WAIHlJt . MUT
INOCCCT • Lin COM'TaOt.. WMl.~L • . llJ.t.•O PIN, C•I Lt
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C"•L.l, lllllHT ,.OJIWUO
CA•Ll. L.D'T '01WM0
Tl.llltHIUCltLE , ~E,T
Fiaure 5-1. Control Column Assembly (Typical) 12.
U. TUlll•IUCUE 1 a tfHT
PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180, -235 I~. C.A81..IE, 'llGHT Alt ·
15. CAall• ll'T A•"t
16. 101,..T, 8UIH 1Nf, WA.SHiii; • NUT
17. MOUit •UDOH

Figure 5·13. Rudder Controls

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 d. The aft rudder control cables may he removed by the following procedure: PIPER CHER.OK.EE SERVICE MANUAL
l. Remove the tail cone fairing by removing its attaching screws . ·'·
2 . Disconnect the cable (14 or 15) from the rudder horn (17) by removing
cotter· pin, nut, washer and bolt (16).
0

3. Draw the cable through the fuselage.

·-
5-35 . INSTALLATION OFRUDDER CONTROL CABLES. (RefertoFigure 5-13 .)
a • The forwud rudder control cables may be installed by the following pro-
~~~
l~ VIEWA·A
cedure:
l . Draw the control cable through the 1loor runnel . l4 33
2. Connect the end of the cable to the arm on the rudder pedal torque rube
by installing bolt, washer, nut and cotter pin (2). Allow the cable end free to
rotate on the arm.
3. Collilect the cable to the aft control cable at tbe turnbuckle (12 or 13) in
the aft section of the fuselage . ..If the aft control· cabl~,i1 .are oot installed, install
at this time per- step b. · Ascertain that each cable is in th~ groov e of its pulley .
4 . Move the cable guard (4) into position, that is located in the forward
area of the cunnel, under the pulley cluster (5) and secure with cotter pin .
5 . WithiD the area aft of the main spar, install the cable guard bloclcs (6) I. C0..,.110 1. WHEEI.
onto the spar housing and secure with screws . 2.
2.
TUllC. CONTllOI. Wl-oEEL.
901.T. WASHUt AND NUT
6. Install the cabl.e guard (7) under the pulley cluster (9) located just aft 4. f'L.UUI\.[ .IO< NT
t. ~8Alll
of the flap torque tube . I . l#ACElll. STOP
7. CHAI N, llllGHT ltO U..Ell
7 •. Set cablerension and check rigging and adjustmentper paragraph 5·36 . t . CHAI N. I.In ttO .. U:lt
t . TUllNIUC~[. CONTlllO L CHA INS
8 . Install the forward runnel plate aft of the tee bar and secure with screws. H . IOL.T. •UIHING, NUT & COTT!lll l'IN
II . COHTllOI. CAllU:, STAlllUlTOlt
9. Put the floor carpet in. place and secure. U. COHTllOL CAllU. AILllllDN
11 . ll\lt..LIEVa, AIL&"Oflill
10. {PA-28-235.) Place the fuel selector lever on the selector torque tube U \ 80.LT.WAIHl:lllSIO&"UT
II. 801.T, WAIMl:ltl Cl) & NUT
and secure with pin and cotter pin. II . 90LT. WAIMl:•. NVT&COTTE ll • •N
11. lDstall the lower and upper selector covers and secure with screws . 11, ll'llOCKET, lllOHT COftTllOL. WHEEi.
U. PllOCKl:T. t.in CDNTlllOL. WHEEL.
I 2. Install the rear seat or floor panel and install the seats. It. IOL.alll Sl'llOCKET. Al'T
U. PACEll, IDL.Elll Sl'llOCKl:TS
II . ID\..l:llS•lllOCKET. l'OllWAltO
b. The aft rudder control cables may be installed by the following procedure: U. llOl.T ASslM8\.V
U . ... N
1 . Position the control cable in the fuselage. 2•. 80L.T. WASM l'.lt & NUT
2 . Connect the end of the cable (14 or 15) to the ?"lldder horn (17) with bolt , H. "O" l"NG
t i . WASH a"• COHT,.Or.. Wt1EEL..
washer, nut and cotter pin (16) . .Allow the cable end free to rotate. 21. PLATE, COHTlllOL. WHEEL.
U . WASMElll, COl<TllOL. WH££L
3 . Connect the other cable end to forward control cable (10 or 11) at the I I. Nu.rts.AIL.1:_,N
Jt. AlllMADDllLV
turnbuckle (12 or 13) in 'the aft section of the fuselage. U. UHKAU-LV
U. 'VU..n5, ITA81LATOlll
4. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjustmentper paragraph 5-36. U . All.ElllOHTUMlll~
U. PltOC:Kn STOP~IN
5 . Install tail cone fairing aDd secure with screws .
c . Install the access panel to the aft section. of the fuselage .

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5-5. REMOVAL OF CONTROL COLUMN ASSEMBLY. (Refer to figure 5-1 or 5-2.) m. Connect the stabilator control cables ( 11) to the lower end of the tee bar with bolt,
a. To .remove either control 'wheel (1) with tube (2), the following procedure may be washer and nut (16). and secure with cotter pin. (See Figure 5-1 or 5-2.) Allow the cable
used: ends to rotate freely. ·
1. Separate the control wheel tube (2) from the flexible joint (4) that is located on n. Se.t rudder cable tension and check rigging and adjustment per paragraph
either side of the tee bar assembly (S) by removing the nut, washer and bolt (3). Pull the 5-40.
tube from the flexible joint. o. Set stabilator cable tension and check rigging and adjustment per para-
2. If removing the left control tube, ~de the stop (6) from the tube. graph 5-17. ·
3. Should wires for the various Autopilot systems be installed in the control tube, p. Check aileron cable tension.
disconnect them at the quick disCOMect tenninals behind the instrument panel. Draw the
q . Check safety of bolt and turnbuckles.
wires back into the tube and out th.rough the fprward end of the tube.
4. Remove the control wheel assembly from the instrument panel. r. Install the floor tunnel plate and secure with screws . Fasten the runnel
b. The tee bar (5) with assembled parts may be removed from .the aiiplane by the carpet in place.
following procedure: s. Install the ruddc·r trim cover and control ~ob.
1. Remove the access panel or door to the aft section of the fuselage. t . Install the access to the aft section of the fuselage .
2 . .Relie~ cable tension .from the stabilator con!fol cables (11) at ·one of the
stabilator cable turnbuckles in the 'aft section of the fuselage;
3. .Relieve tension from the aileron control cables {12) and chains.(7 and 8) 5:.-33. RUDDER 'CONTROLS . .
and at the turnbuckle (9) that connects the chains at the top of the tee bar (5).
4. Disconnect the control chains from the control cables where the chains
and cables join by removing the cotter pins, nuts, bolts and bushings (10). 5-34. REMOVAL OF RUDDER CONTROL CABLES •. (Refer to Figure 5-13 . )
5. Remove the tumlel cover by the following procedure: a. To remove either the forward (10 or 11) or aft (14 or 1 S) rudder cables,
(a) PA,-28-140; PA~28-:l-50, -160, - 180; and PA-28R:
tU:st remove the access panel to ~e aft section of the fuselage. - ·
b. Disconnect the desired cable at tjle turnbuckle (12 or 13) in the aft section
Remove the rudder trim control khob and trim cover attaching screws. Roll back of the fuselage. '
the carpet from the tunnel and ~emove the tunnel plate that is located just aft of c. E~ther forward rudder cable may be removed by the following procedure:
the tee bar assembly, by removj,ng the plate attaching screws. 1. Remove the rear seat or floor panel, whichev'er ;i.pplies, and the front
(b) PA-28-235: '; seats.
Remove the fuel selector and rudder trim covers by removing the knobs and the ;·, 2. Remove the cable guard pin (7) from the ~derside of the pulley cluster
attaching screws. Disconnect the fuel indicator control lever from the fuel se- - (9) that is located in the aft area of the flap torque tube.
lector torque tube by removing the attaching pin located at the bottom of the lever . 3. From within the area-aft of the main spar; remove the cable rub blocks
Remove the tunnel plate, located just aft of the tee bar, by laying back enough (6) that are attached·totbe spar housing by removing the block attaching screws.
tunnel carpet to remove the plate attaching screws. _ 4. Remove the rudder trim knob and the cover attaching screws.
6. Remove the two aileron control cable pulleys (13) attached to the lower 5. Remove the tunnel plate just aft of the tee bar by removing enough car-
section of the tee bar by removing the pulley attaching bolt {14). pet from the tunnel to allow the plate attaching screws and the plate to be removed .
7. Disconnect the stabilator controls (11) from the lower end of the tee bar 6. Move the cable guard pin (4) located under the pulley cluster (5) just aft
assembly . of the tee bar by removing the cotter pin from the exposed end and sliding it to
8. Disconnectthenecessary controls, such asthemixture control, throttle the left or right, as required.
7 • Disconnect the end of the cable from the ann on the rudder pedal torque
control, etc., that will allow the tee bar assembly to be removed.
rube by removing the cotter pin, nut, washer and bolt (2).
9. Remove the tee bar assembly by removiiig the attaching bolts {15) with
8. Draw the cable from the floor ruDDel.
washers and nuts, which ·are through each side of the floor tllilllel, and lifting it
. up and out through the right_side of the cabin.

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m. Disconnect the torque tube support blocks (7 and 8) from their suppon brackets on 5-6. 11'5TALL.ATION OF CONTROL COLUMN ASSEMBLY.
each side of the fuselage by removing .t he attaching nuts, washen and bolts (6). ,,;r (Refer to Figure S- 1 or 5-2 .)
n. Remove the trim side panels, "if'desired.
a. The tee bar assembly may be installed in the airplane by the following pro-
0. 1• Rotate the rudder pedal bar assembly toward the cabin door far enough to pull the.
right pedal bar out. Rotate. the remaining assembly to the left and remove the assembly cedure: .
from the aircraft. Note the spaceis and washers (9) on each end and between the support l . Swing the tee bar assembly into place from the right side of the cabin
blocks. and secure With attaching bolts (15), washers and nuts inserted in ~ugh each
side of the floor tu:DDel •
2. Connect the stabilator controls (11) to the lower end of the tee bar with
5-32. INSTALLATION OF RUDDER AND STEERING PEDAL ASSEMBLY. (Refer to bolt. washer. m!t
and cotter pin (16). Allow. the cable .ends tree to rotate.
Figure S·l 2.) .
·3, Plac:e"the aileron. control cables (!'2) around the pulleys (13) that attach to the
a. Assemble the torque tube assembly (1, 2, 3 and 4) as shown in Figure 5-12. Do not lower section of the tee bar (5), position pulleys and secure with bolt, washe1"$ and nut (14).
at this time install the two bolts (25 and 26) through the center of the tube assembly. 4. Install the control wheel per step b.
b. Place the upper support blocks (7) on the ends of the torque tube assembly. Note S. Place the control wheels in ~eutral (centered) position and install the aileron ,
tha.t a washer {9) is required on each end of the tube. control chains (7 and 8) on the control wheel sprocket.s (17 and 18) .and idler crossover
c. Position the support blocks (7 and 8) on"the.ir mounting brackets at each side of the sprockets (19 and 21). This turnbuckle (9) must be centered between the two control wheel
fu.scJage and secure with bolts, washers and nuts. Note that a bushing is required in the bolt
S.Jll"Ockets. . .. . · ·· · · . .-. · -· . ··. ··- ... , . · ·· · ,.
holes of the upper support block, a plate on top of the upper block, between the upper and · 0. Loosen the ·connecting bolts (22) of the.idler sproc:lc~1s (19 ind 21) to allow the
lower blocks and under the block mounting bracket. · - .:. •~ · chain to fit snug around the con t:rol wheel sprockets and over the idler sprockets.
d. Align the bolt holes in the center area of the torque tube assembly, install bolts, 7. Connect the aileron control cables (12) to the ends of the chains (7 and 8) with
washeis and nuts (25 and 26) and tighten. bolts," bushings, nuts and cotter pins (10).
e. Position the torque tube support bracket (35) on the floor tunnel and sccun: with 8. Adjust the chain tumbuckle (9) between the two control wheel sprockets to
bolts. allow the control wheels to be neutral and obtain proper cable tension as given~ Table Y·l.
f. Position the vee brace(s) (29) on the torque tube, install the strap bracket (28) It may be necessary, in order to have both oootrol wheels neutral, to set the chain
around the torque tube and brace and secure with bolts, wash.en and nuts (27). turnbuckle to neut:rali2e the· wheels and then~ cable tension with the turnbuckles located
g. Check that the rod end (17) on the elev.is rod (15) is adjusted to give a dimension 6f under the floor panel aft of the main sj>ar as instructed in paragraph S-12. Before safetying
7 .94 inches between hole centers. the tumbuclcle, check that when the ailer0Il$ are neutral, the control wheels will be neutral
h. Connect the ends of the brake cylinder rods (11) and clevis rods (15) to the idler and the chain tumbuck1e centered. Also, the aileron bell~anks should contact their stops
anns ( 10) and secure with clevis and cotter pins (13). before the control wheel hits its stop. Maintain .030 to .040 cleannce between sprocket pin
i. Connect the steering rods (21) to the rudder pedals (32 and "33) and secure with and adjustable .stop bolts on models h.avina adjustable aileron tee bar stops. ·
bolts and nuts (24). Check steering rod adjustment per Alignment of Nose Gear, Section VII 9. Set stabilator cable tension with the turnbuckle in the aft section of the fuselage
orVIIA. and instructions given in paragraph ·5.17_ Cleek safety ·o f all turnbuckles upon completion
j. Connect the rudder trim to the um of the torque tube and secure with bolt, washer, of adjustments.
nut and cotter pin. A thin W&Sher is installed under the nut which is tightened only finger 10. Tighten the conneaingbolts (22) of the idler sprockets (19 and 21).
ti~L .
11. Install the floor tunnel plate trini covers by the followini procedure:
k. Connect the ends of the rudder control cables (19) to the anns provided on the
(a) PA-28-140; PA-28-i.SO, -160, -180; and PA-28~: P.lace the tunnel plate into
torque tube aitd secure with bolts, washers, nuts and cotter pins (~O). Allow the ends free to
position for installation and secure with the appropriate screws. !toll the
rotate.
carpet in.t o pace and install ~he rudder trim cover and ~ob. . .
1. Swing the tee bar into place and seCU?e .with attachment bolts, washers and nuts (b) PA·28·23S: InsuU the floor tunnel plate and secure with the appropriate
(1 S}. Insert bolts through each side of the floor tunnel. (See Figwe 5-1 or S-2.)
screws. Fasten the tunnel carpet into place and install the fuel selector lever
on the .selector torQ.ue tube and secure with a clevis pin and cotter pin.
Replace the fuel selector and rudder trim kn.ob.
b. Either control wheel assembly may be installed by the following procedure:
1. Insert the control wheel tube through the instrument panel.
2. Should· wires for the various Autopilot systems need to be installed in the
control tube route them through the hole in the forward side of the tube and out ot the
U:
small ®le the forward side. Position the rudder grommet in the hole in the side of the
rube. - .
3. on the left control tube inst!il ~e stop (6).
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.: 4. · Connect the control wheel tube (2.) ·to the flexible jOint (4) of the tee' bar
wembly. If the control cables and/ or chains have not been removed or loosened, place the ,.0.
ailerons in neutral and install the control tube an the flexible joint to allow the control ..
wheel to be neutral. Install bolt, washer and nut (3) and tighten.

S-7. AILERON CONTROLS.

5-8. REMOVAL OF AILERON CONTROL CABLES. (Refer to F~ S-3.)

L ·For the removal of either the control caoles in the fuselage or the.winp, fun remove
the bagage area floor panel of the PA·28·140 airplane. or the rnr sat bottom on the
PA-28-150, ·160, -180; PA~28-23S and PA-28R. airplanes.
b. To remove either the risht or left prlm.iy con1io1 cables (14 or 15) th&t AR loctted
·in the fuselaie, the following procedure m.Y be used~
1. Remove the two front seats from the airplane.
:2. Remove the tunnel cover located aft of the tee bar ~bly by the following
procedure: · · · · · ,. .
(a) l'A-28-140; PA-28-lSO, -160, -180; and PA-28R: Remove the rudder trim
control knob and trim cover attachina screws. Roll back the carpet from the
tunnel and remove the tunnel plate that is located just aft of the tee bar
assembly by removin1 the.plate ~tta~~I screws.
(b) PA·28-23S: Remo~ the f\lel seleetor mcl rudder trim ccmn by mno'ring
the knobs uid the a.ttachin& screws. Disconnect the fuel indicator control
lever tram the fuel selector control lever from the fuel selector torque tube
· by remo""rin1 the attaching pin located at the bottom of the lever. Remove
'the tunnel plate located just aft of the tee bar by laying back enough tunnel
c:upet to remove the plate attaching KnWS.

NOTE
j ..
To help facilitate reinstallation of control cables, mark the "1. TUii, L. OUTP 1'. •OD IND
Z. TU•t·~ L. CCMTUt ti ........ MUT
cable ends and attach a line where applicable before drawing 1 . 'UH 0 •· CUITU . .. CONnO\. CAILll, .uDoi.111 •'
them throuib the fuselage or wiJI&. 4:
S.
TUl( 1 A' . GUflfllll
-L.t..TI'.
, 10. 101.T, WAPU , JilUf • COTTU rni:
ZI . •OD, NOIC WHCCL aTCtlUNO
t. IOLT I HUT 22 . J,Uil JllUT

3. Separate the primary control cable (14 or 15) at the turnbuckle (12 or 16) 7. IU,~OtT
9LOC1t, UP'ltllt
•• .IU•POllT •Loe.a. LOWI:•
as. •oo 111110,
a
1nrKn••
loca.ted wider the Ru seat or floor panel aft of the main spar.
2A , OOL.'t ltVT
. ., I.
tO.
WAIMU , Sf'ACU
AllM, tDl.UI
ZS. IOLT, WAJMlllt a tfUT
2f. IOLT, WUMUt • •¥T
4. Remove the cable pulleys (.8) attached to the lower section of the control 11. 1100 , IUlllt CYL.UtDUt 27. aOLT, WUNl• • ""°'"
column tee bu assembly by mnoving the pulley attaching bolt (21). IZ .
Q•
l•A.ICI tTUMOU
C.LIVIS r'I" • C.OtflJll Pll(
Z.1 .
Zt.
l•Ac.&r-T
WEI UACI: -
5. Move the cable auard (20) under the pulley cluster (9) located just aft of the 1' . Tl.Ill: . lUDDU. CO•UOL .Jo. cLrv1a ,... a conu1 ,.,,,
IS . CL.IV IS ROD Rl.IDDllt no.u , L. OUTU
lower portion of the tee bar by removing the cotter pin from the exposed end of tli.e guard ti . C:a.IYll! r'IJj • COTTC• P1t1
JI.
JZ . llUDDlll f'EDAL 0 L. WlrtH
and sliding it to the left or right as n:qllRd. JIJ . •LION• l'CD•L, "· no•11:1t
6. Remove the cotter pins used as cable auuds at the pulley (10) in the forward )4 ,
IS.
R:IDDtlt ,COAL, II. OUTU:
UACUT. TUii IUpPOltT
&Ra of the Door open.in& aft of the main spar.
7. Disconnect .the cable (14 or 15) from the control chain (4) at the control
column tee bar usembly by iemoWig the cotter pin, nut, bolt and bushing (23) that
~onnect the two to~ther. Seewe the chains in some manner to pre1tnt them from D

unwnpping from around the sprockets.

8. Draw the cable back tluo~ the ftoor tunnel. E,_________________________________________________________________________.
Figure 5-12. Rudder and Steering Pedal Assembly
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:5·30. RUDDER AND STEERING PEDAL ASSEMBLY. PlPER CHE?. OK EE SERVICE MANU.': L

5-31. REMOVAL OF RUDDER AND STEERING PEDAL ASSEMBLY. (Refer to Figure

5· 12.) .
....
a. Remove the access panel to the aft section of the fuselage.
b. R.tlieve rudder and stabilator cable tension by lo0$Cning one of the rudder and
stabilator cable turnbuckles in the aft section of the fuselage.
c. Remove the tunnel plate located just aft of the tee bar assembly by the following
procedure:
I. PA·28-140; PA·:28-150, -160,-180 and PA-2SR. Remove the rudder trim control
knob, trim cover attaching scrl!ws and trim cover. Roll back the carpet from the tunnel and
remove the tunnel plate that is located just aft of the tee bar assembly by removing the plate
attaching screws.
2. PA-28-,235: Remove the fuel selector and rudder trlm covers by removing the
knobs and the attaching .screws. Disconnect the fuel indicator control lever from the fuel'
selector torque tube by removing the attaching -pin located at the bottom of the lever.
Remove the twmel plate ~ocated just aft of the tee bar by l~~!R.& back enough tunnel carpet
'
to remove the plate attaclung screws. · .- ·
d. Disconnect the stabilator control cable from the lower end of the tee bar assembly.
c. Remove the ·tee bat attaching bolts with their washen and nuts which are through
each side of the floor tunnel. Pull the lower end of the tee bar aft.
f. Disconnect the control cable (19) ends from the .arms on th.e torque tube (3) by
removing the cotter pins, washers, nuts and bolts (20).
g. Disconnect the rudder trim from the torque tube assembly by removing the cotter
pin, washers and bolt that connects the a.n:n to the· trim. Remove the cotter pin and clevis
pin from the rudder trim mechanism and remove the mechanism from the mounting
channel. Remove the screw from the engine control bracket assembly and swing it out of
the way. Disconnect the alternate m cable and move aside.
h. D.isconnect the steering rods (21) at the rudder (32 and 33) by removing nuts and
bolts (24).
i. If airplane is equipped with toe brakes, disconnect the brake cylinders (12) at the
. 7 •
lower end of each cylinder rod {11) by removing the cotter pins, washers, nut and bolts
(20). .
j . Disconnect the vee bracc(s) (29) (two braces are used with right hand brakes) from
the torque tube by removing nuts, washers and bolts (27) that secure the strap bracket (28)
..~ef,
,~
to the vee brace. ·
k. Disconnect the torque tube support bracket (JS) where it attaches by removing its
a
attachlng bolts.
· I . 'IUllNIUCICU. COHTllOI. CHAINS 14. CAaLE. lllGlfT Rllll.AGS l'lllMAll\'
' l. Remove the two bolts (25 and 26) that extend through the torque tube and are 2.. ll'llOCICET. COHTllOl WHUL 11. CAii.i. LIFT l'UIB.AIH l'lllMAllY
located at the center of the tube assembly over the floor tunnel. Compress the tubes. J. ll'llOCXIT. IOI.Ill 11. lUllNIUCKa Lll'T PlllMAllY
'7. CASI.I. LPT WINQ PlllMAllY
'- OWN. - O N COtmlOl.
Remove the left and right toe btake pedal assembly. • . lllACUr, JllUiJ.Jy 11. CAI.Al. lllGHT Ml..NK:E
I . HUCllMX. AIUll(IN 11. CAaL Lll'T Ml..MC&
7. llOD. - O N CDMlllOI. 20.llOD. ~CIUAllD
I. l'UU.!'f. TIE 1A11 21. 90LT. WAIHlll I NUT
~. PULUY. l'OllWAllD CL.U$TEll :ZZ. 90\.T. WAIHlll I NI.If . ..
~O. l'UUIY. l"IUMNIY; CQffl!IOI. CAIU 23. 90\.T, NUT, IUSllHG I COTT'lll l'IN
11 . PUU!Y. IALNICI CAa1I 24. TUIVllUO(l.I. -~ CAili
U. 1UllNIUCKU. NGHT ~MAii\' 26. IOl.T. 81Li.OAN1t "-lfSf
• 12.'C.UL.L lllGHT-G l'lllMAllY \".·i ' "> 29. IUSHWG. llu.aw«

Figure 5·3. Aileron Controls (Typical}

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e. The primuy control cable (13 or 17) in either wins may be remo11ed by the
following procedure: ' · ·S-29. RIGGING AND ADJUSTMENT OF STABILATOR TRIM. (FLUOR
1. Remove the access plate to tbe aileron bellamk (6) located on the 11ndcrsi.dc of CONTROL.} PA-28-180, Serial Nos. 28-4378 and up; PA-28-235, Serial Nos. 28-10720 and
the Wini forward of the inboard end of the aileron.. up; and P A-28 R. (Refer to Fig~rc S-11.) .
2. If not pre'Yiously disconnected. ~arate the cable at the turnbuckle (12 or 16)
located in the uea aft of the main _spar. . _ __ . _ _. .. . ._ . . .. . . . . . . ... a. Level the a irplane. (Refer to Leveling, Section II.)
3. Disconnect the cable from the forward end of the aileron bellc:rank by Rmovina b. Check for proper sta.bilator trim cable tension as given in Table V·I. If
the cotter pin, nut, washer and bolt. cables were disconnected, rota.te control wheel several times to allow the cables
· 4. Draw the cable from the wiDI. · to seat and recheck tension.
c. Either bAlanee cable (18 or 19) may be xemo~d by th! following procedure: · · c . Secure the stabilator in neutral position. ~o find neutral, place a rigging
1. Separate the baJa:nce cable at the tumbuclcle (24) in the risht side of the opening tool on the upper surface of the stabilator as shown in Figure 5-7. Zero a bubble .
or
aft the main spar.
protractor, set it on the rigging tool and tilt the st.abilator until the bubble is cen· ~.
2. If the left balance cable is to be removed, remove the cotter pin used as a cable
auard at the pulley (11) in the center of the opening. cered.
3. Remove the access plate to the aileron bellcrank (6) located on the widenide of d . With the stabilator centered, turn the trim wheel (1) until the aft end of the
the winr forward of the inboard end of 1he lileJo11. turnbuckle (iO) of the right trim cable (8) is approximately two inches forward of
4. Disconnect the cable from the aft end of the aileron bcllcrank by removing the the double pulleys {13) at the top of the rear bulkhead at station 228 .3.
cotter pin, nut, wuher and bolt. e . Check that the trim . screw (23) is .t urned down .qntil the co teer pin stop .in ..., .
· S. · Draw the cable from the wing.
the top of the screw is contacting the plate (17) 'on the'liOrizontal support rib (16)'.: .. .
of the trim assembly . If the stop is .not contacting the plate, the links (25) be-
5-9. INSTALLATION OF .All.ERON CONTROL CABLES. (Refer to Figure S-3.) tween the screw (23) and the trim control arm (28) are not disconnected, discon-
a. The. installa.1ion of either the right or left primary control cable (14 or 15) that is nect the two by remov.ing the connecting nut, washers and bolt (24). Wfth the
loc&ted in the fwielqe ·may be accomplished as foBows: · turnbuckle still at the two inch dimension from the pulley, turn the screw down
1. Draw the cable throuah the fuselage floor funnel until the pin contacts the plate.
2. Connect the cable to the end of the control c:hlin (4) and seCUR \I.Sina bus!Wlg,
bolt, nut and cotter pin (23). f. Check the rod end (26) on the tab acruat:j.ng arm (28) for approximately six
3. Place the cable ,around the pulley (9) that is located in the tunnel aft of the tee threads forward of the jam nut (27) .
bar. Install the cable auard (20) and secure with a cotter pin. . g . Connect the links tO the trim screw and secure with bolt, washers and nut .
4. Position cablos and imtall the cable pulleys (8) that attach to the lower section h . Turn the tri m control wheel until the trim tab streamlines with the neutral
of the tee bar assembly. Sec:u.re with bolt, washer and nut (21 ). . . stabila tor .
· S. Place ~e cable around the pulley (10) that is located within access openinajust i . Check the bubble of the protractor over the neutral tab and then check tab
aft of the main Q>ar and instaD cotiu pin cable guards.
6. If the primary control cable in the wins is instilled, connect the control cable travels as given 1n Table V·I.. The degree of travel o~. the protractor is deter-
ends at the tumbUckle (12 or 16) located within access openingjUst aft of the main spar. mined by ta.king the difference between the protractor reading at neutral and up,
7. Cleek Jiain1 md ~ent porparagraph 5-12. . and neutral and down. The bubble must be centered at each reading with the air·
8. Install the floor tunnel plate mm co.a~ the followina procedwe: ' plane Ievel.
(a) PA-28-140; PA-28-lSO. ·160, -180; and PA..'.~8~: Pl_acc tbe tunnel plate into j . To obtain correct travels, if incorrect, adjust by disconnecting the links
position for imtaUation and seclire with the utachment screwJ. Roll the
· carpet into pl.ac:c and install the ru~cr trim .cover and knob. (25) at the actuating arm rod end (26) and turni.Dg the erid in or out as required .
(b) PA·28·23Si Install the floor tunnel plate and aecwe with the attachment Reconnect links to rod end .
. ...screws. Fasten the tunnel carpet into plac:e and .imbll the fuel selector lever k. Secure. the jam nut (27) on tbe ac~cing arm rod end .
on the ldector torque tube and secure with a clCYis pin and cotter pin. l . Turn the trim wheel to..tull travel and cb~ck for turnbuc.kle clearance and
Replace the f\lc1 selector aad rudder trim cow:n and the rudder trim knob. location of tab indicator.
b. The prlmuy control cable (13 er 17) in either win& may be .installed by the
followiniprocedurc:
1.- Draw the control cable into the wine. .
2. Connect the cable to the forward end of the aileron bellcrank (6) using a bolt.
washer. nut and 'cotter Pin. Allow the cable end to rotate &ccly on the bellc:rank.

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g . Remove the snap ring (32), washer (31) and thrust washer (30) from the
bottom of the barrel.. ·' ' ·J.
3. If the primary control cabi~ in the fuselage is installed, connect the ends at.the .
h. -Disconnect the diagonal rib (22) from the horizontal rib (16) that supports ·· " '" tumbuclde (12 or 16) locaii=d under thnear seat aft .of the main spar. ·
the ttim assembly by removing the four attaching nuts, washers and bolts. 4. Clieck riain1 and adjustment per pmgraph 5-12. ·
i . Draw the trim cable (12) from the fuselage. . . 5. Install the access plate on the underside of the wing.
c:.... Either balance cable (18 orl 9) may be installed by the following procedure:
1. Draw the cable into the wing. .
2. Connect the cable to the aft end of the aileron beD.crank (6) using a bolt, washer,
5-28 . INSTALLATION OF STABILATOR TRIM ASSEMBLY. (AFT.) n\lt and·cottcr pin. Allow the cable end to 19tate fndy on the beUct111lc.
(Refer to Figure 5-11 .) · 3. Connect the balance cable ends at the turnbuckle (24) that is located under the
a. Wrap the trim barrel (20) by first laying -the center (as measured equally rear seat aft·ofthe main spar. ·· - ·
from each end to the center of the cable) of the trim cable (12) in the slot of the 4. If the left cable was Rmovcd, in.stall the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley ( 10)
baTrel. Bring the uppeT cable through the diagonal slot in the flange at the upper located within the fuselage, aft of the main spar.
S. Check rigging and adjustment per paragraph S-12.
end of the barrel and wrap down in a cpunterclockwise direction . Bring the lower
6. Install the acces.1 plate on the und~de. of the wing.
cable through the diagonal slot in the lower end of the barrel anq wrap up in a d. Replace the rear se.at bottom or floor panel and the .two front seats.
clockwi se direction. Wrap the cable as evenly as possible to obtain 23 wraps on
the barrel as viewed from the. side opposite the slot a-nd with the cables extending
out from the slotted side. S:lD~ R~MQ\l'Al: OF AlLERON Sl;LLCRANIC AS~E~Bl-°Y.J!«Refer to Figure 5-3.)
a. Remove tbe bagpgc area floor panel of PA-28-140 airpJanes or the bottom half of
b . Block both cables by clampingthem between two pieces of wood laid next to the rear scat of the P A-28-150, -160, • 180; P A-28-235 and P A-28R airplanes.
the wraps to prevent them from unwrapping. b. Remove the access plate to ~ aileron bellcrank (6) located on the unde!Si!fe of the
c. Ascertain that the barrel bushings (19 and 29) are installed in the rib plate wing, forward of the inboud end of the aileron. . .
(17) and clip (21) . · c. Relieve tension. from the aileron control cables by loosening the balance cable
d . Lubricate the wshings and install the trim barrel (20) in the bushings be- tumbuckle (24) located in the opening aft of the mam spar.
d. Disconnect the primary (13 o.r 17) and balance (18 or 19) control cables from the
tween the two support ribs_ Attach the bottom diagonal rib (22) to horizontal rib bellcrank assembly by removing cotter pins, nuts, washen and bOlts.
(16) and ~ecure with bolt, washers and nuts. e. Disconnect the aileron control rod (7) at the aft or forward end, as desiRd, by
e . Install the thrust washer (30), washer (31) and snap ring (32) on the lower ICmoving the cotter pin, nut. washer and bolt.
end of the barrel . ~ f. Remove the nut. pivot bolt (25) and washers that secure the beUcnnk.. The nut is
f • Install the trim screw (23) in the barrel (20) and secure each end with a a. Yisi't!lc from the undeisidc of the wing. . ·
cotter pin through the screw . ·..; g. Remove the bellcranlc frpm withln the wing.
g . Route the cables into the fuselage and attach the ends to the forward trim
cables (8 and 9) , S-11. INSTALLATION OF AuiRO~ BEii.cRANK ASSEMB'i.Y. (Refer to F~ s-3.)
h. Remove the blocks that are holding the forward cables tight and aft cables m
a. A$certain that the bellcnnk pivot bushing (26) is lubricated and mstall the torque
at the barrel . tube portion of the bellcrank (6).
i . Set cable tension and cheek rigging and adjustment per paragraph 5-29 . b . Place the bellcrank in position in the wing with a washer located between each en4 ·
~ of the torque tube and the mounting bradcets.
Check safety of all rurnbuckles. ...,. c. · Install the bell~ piYot bolt (25) with. the head up. Install a washer and nut on
j • Install the tail cone and secure with screws . ·" the bolt, and torque nut within 20 to 25 inch-pounds. Check that tho bellaanlc rotates
k. Install the access panel to the aft section of the fuselage. freely with little up-d.o wn play. . ·
d. Install and adjust control rod (7) andcheck aileron travel per paragraph s-12.
e. Connect the ends of the primary (13 or 17) and balance (18 or 19) control cables to
the bellcrank using bolts, washen, nuts and cotter pins. Allow the cable ends to rotate freely
on the bellcrank.
f. Tiibten the control ce1>les at the balance cable tumbqckle (24) iii the floor opening
aft of the main spar. Check cable tension per pansraph 5·12. · .
g. Install the a~c;ess pla.te on the UZldenide of the wing and replace the floor panel or
RU seat bottom.

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·~ b. The trim coni;rol cables. i:na,y pe Jnstalled by the following procedure:

1 . Draw the cable(s) tl!rough the floor tunnel •
2. Wrap the cable drum and install the trim control wheel as given in
step a.
3. Position the cable pulleys on their mounting bracket within the floor
runnel and install the clevis pin, washer and cotter pin.
4. Connect the cable to the aft cable at the turnbuckle in the aft section of
the fuselage. Install aft cable if not installed.
5. If previously installed, install the pulleys in the aft lower section of the
fuselage at station 156 .5 forward of the cable turnbuckles .
6 . Install the cable guard at the underside of the pulleys Jocated just aft of
the flap torque tube at station 127 .25 and .>ecure.
Refer to Figure 5·21 for tool fabrication
7-. Install the cable rub blocks located on the aft. side of the main spar
. Figure S-4. Bellcrank Riains Tool FJSUfe 5-5. Bellcrank Rigging Tool housing and secure with screws.
PA-28-140, -ISO, -160, -180,-235 . · PA-28R 8 . Remove the blocks that secure the aft trim cable and check that the
cables ·are' seated();)_ theb: Ptllleys ~;. . ...... . .. . ·'- ~'. _. .::·..
S-12. RIGGING AND ADJUSTMENT OF AILERON CONTROLS. (Refer to Figures 5-4 c. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjustment per paragraph 5-29.
thru S-6.) Check safety of all turnbuckles .
d. Install the tunnel cover on the ruruiel and secure with scre\'<S.
NOTE e. Install the carpet over the floor tunnel.
f. Install the cover over the C:im control. wheel and secur~. with screws and
Flap adjustment must be complete before staning aileron spec~al washers . .
adjustment.
g. Install the floor panel and seat belt attachments aft of the main spar and
a. To check and adjust the rigging of the aileron controls. first set the right and left secure panel with screws.
aileron bellcranks at neutral position. (Ascenain that the control chains have been rigged per h . Install the panel to the aft section of the airplane and the seats.
paragraph s.6.) This may be accomplished by the following procedure:
I. Place tee bar· in full forward position. Maintain in this position by use of a
suitable tool or by placing weights on aft side of stabilator if stabilator cables have been 5-27. REMOVAL OF STA,BII,.ATOR TRIM ASpE¥B!--Y. (AFT:)
pre-.iously tensi.oncd.
2. Remove the access plate to each aileron bellcrank located on the underside of the (Refer to Figure 5-11.) ·
wing. forward of the inboard end of thi: aileron by removing the plate attaching screws. ; a .. Remove the access panel to the aft section of the fuselage.
. 3. Affix a bellcrank rigging tool. as shown in Figures S-4. or 5-S. between the b. Block the trim cables at the· first set of pulleys (33) fqrward of the cable
forward arm of each bellcrank and the adjacent rib. (This tool may be fabricated to dimensions turnbuckles {10 and 11) in the aft section of the fuselage by a method shown in
given in Figurc.S-21.)The slotted end of the tool fits on the arm forward of. and adjacent to, the Figure 5- 10 .
primary control cable end. The other end of the tool is positioned so that the side of the tool c. Disconnect the cable (12) at the turnbuckles (10 and 11) in the aft section
contacts the aft side of the bcllcrank stop. The bellcrank must be moved to all.ow a snug fit of
the tool between the bellcranlc arm and rib. To do so. it may be necessary to loosen a primary of the fuselage.
control cable or the balance cable. Neutral position of the bellcranks may also be found by d. Remove the tail cone by removing its attaching screws.
' locating ~he _centers of ~he_ forward and aft cable connection holes.an equal d·istan.ccTror:i the - e. Disconnect the link (25) between the trim screw {23) and the trim control
a'!jac~nt inboa·rd wing rib. arm (28) by removing the nut, washer and bolt (24) that connects the link to the
screw.
f. Remove the cotter pin from the top of the screw (23), and turn the screw
dow11 and out of the barrel (20).

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S. Tie the cables forward to prevent them from slipping back into the floor
tunnel . ~ · ' •• b. With each bellcrank set at neutral. the ailerons on the PA-28-140, -ISO, -160, -180,
e . The trim control cables (8 and 9) may be removed by the following proce- · ~235 and 28R may be checked and adjusted for neutral as follows:
dure: I. Ascenain that the bellcran"k tining tool fits snu1 between the bellcrank and tbe
1 . Remove the rear seat bottom or .floor pllllel, whichever applies, and the rib.
front seats, if desired . 2. Place an aileron riging tool as shown in Fisure 5-6 apinst the underside of tbe
win1 and aileron as close as possible to tbc inboard end of the aileron without contacting
2 . Unfasten the carpet from the aft portion of the floor tunnel and lay it
any riveu. The tool must be positioned paralleled with the wing ribs, with the aft end of the
forward . tool. even with the trailing edge of tbe aileron. (This tool may be fabricated to dimensiol)s
3. Remove the tunnel cover located between the trim control wheel and the •.•I'
given in Figure 5-23.)
spar cover by removing attaching screws . 3, With the aileron control rod connected betwem the bellcrank and aileron, check
4. Remove the cable pulleys (6) located in the tunnel by removing the coner that the surface of the wirlJ contacts die tool at its forward ~ace and at the spacer, and
pin, washer and·clevis pin (5). the tniling edae of the flap contacts the aft end oC the tool. The aileron Is neutral at this
position. ·
5 . Remove the cable rub blocks (37) located on the ah side of the main spar 4. Should the three points not contact. looten the jam nut at the aft end of the
by removing the block attaching screws . control rod and rotate the rod until the three points contact. Apply a slight up pressure
6. Remove the cable guard pin (36) at the pulley cly.ster (34) located just aphut the trailing edge of the aileron while makinl this adjustment. After adjustment,
retiahten the jam nut. · ·· .,. _.. '.:
aft of the wing flap torque tube at station 127 .25 . .
• ~ ·~.7!
7 . lf installed, remove the cable pulleys (33) ·within the ait section of the
fuselage at station 156. 5 by removing nut, washer, bushing and bolt. ·'f.
8. With the cables disconnected from the trim control wheel, draw the
cable(s) through the floor tllDD.el .

1. .375 HEIGHT SPACVI IS TO 8E IH UNE Wml AFT SPAR

5-26. lNST.ALL.ATIONOF STABll..ATOR TRW.ASSEMBLY. (FORWARD.) · · · RIVE' UNE. BUT SHOULD NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH
(Refer to F igure 5"' 11 . ) NIY Rl\IETS.
NEVTRAI. POsmON OF All.ERON WILL OCCUR WHEN
a . The trim ·C ontrol wheel with drum may be installed by the following proce- THESE TliAEE POtr.,TS MAK~ CONTACTWITH WING AND
dure: AILERON SKIN.
1 . Wr ap the l."ight trim cable on the trim drum by inserting the swaged ball
of the cable if! the slot provided in the side {right side) of the dl"um that mates
,w ith the control wheel. and looking at this side, wrap the drum with three wraps ~·r

of the cable in a clockwise direction.

2 . A ttacb the control wheel to the cable drum by aligniDg the long lug of
the drum with the long slot of the wheel and pushing the two pieces together.
3. Wrap the left trim cable on the drum by inserting· the swaged ball of the

o·~\-,
cable in the slot provided in the flanged side (left side) of the drum and looking
this

,
at side, wrap the drum with three wraps of the cable 1n a clockwise direction .
4 . Lubricate and install the bushing in the control wheel and druin .
5. Al1gn the control cables and position the control wheel assembly between
its mounting brackets . .Ascertain that the end of the trim indicator wire is posi·
..
tioned in the spiraled slot of the drum with no bind on the end . Install the retainer
bolt from the left side and install washer and nut.
6. Install the cover over the control wheel and secure with screws, unless
the coritrol cables have yet to be installed .
- -,
REl'ER TO FIGURE 5 ·23 FOR TOOL FAllAICAT10~
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Figure S-6. Aileron Rigging Tool
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c. Adjust primazy and balance cable tension as given in Table V-1 by the following
. procedure: 1;339

i. f{cmove the two front seats, iC desired, and the baggage area floor panel oU\be·
PA-28-140 airp,lancs or the bottom of the rear seat of the PA-28-150, -160, -180; PA-28-235
and PA-28R airplanes to facilitate in the p~cessary operation. .
2. Loosen the connecting bc>lts of thi: idler cross-over sprockets at the control tee
bar to allow the chain to fit snug around the control wheel spr.ockets..and. over the idler
sprockets.
3. Ascertain that both bellcranks are at neutral position.
4. Adjust the turnbuckles, located in the access opening just aft of the main spar,
of the primary and balanqe .cables to their proper cable tension and maintain neutral-center
position of the control wheels. To obtain neutral position of both control wheels, it may :. :: i
also be necessary to adjust the roller chain turnbuckle located between the control wheel
sprockets. During adjustment. obtain a little more tension on the primary control cables to
hold the bellcranks in neutral against the rigging tools, finishing with even tension on all
cables.
5. Tighten the bolts to secure the idler cross-over sprockets. .,
6. Remove the aileron bellcrank rigging tool from each wing.
d . Check .the ailerons for· correct. travel from neutral per .di,m.ensions given in Table V-1,
by the following procedure: · ·~­

I. Center the bubble of a protractor over the surface of an aileron at neutral ~ '-."';~~
position and note the reading. . .
2. Move the aileron full up and down, checking the degree of travel for each direction.
The degree of travel on the protractor is determined by taking the difference between the
protractor reading at neutral and up, and neutral and down. The bubble must be centered at
each reading. When measuring down travel from the neutral position, maintain a light up
pressure at the cen_ter or the aft edge of the aileron: ·When measuring up travel from the
neutral position, maintain a light down pressure at the center of the aft edge of the aileron;
just sufficient to remove the slack between the bellcrank and the aileron.
3. Should the travel not be correct, the trawl may be set by rotating the bellcrank
stops in or out. Stops are located in the wing attached to the rib that is adjacent to the
aileron bdlcrank.
4. Repeat lhis procedu~ for the other aileron.
e. Check to insure that the left aileron up and right aileron down stops are contacted
simultaneously and vice versa. Adjust. stops as ·required.
f. Check . 'tiie 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 cleaiance between sproc;;ket pin and adjustable stop bolts on models having ti. 1Ulttlflll8, IHRc:t.
adjustable tee bar stops. I~ CO•TROL WMll:L. , TalM ZO . l.U:llllL, T•IM
l. iNDICATOR. T•1 .. ~llTIOW
g. Check complete system for operation and safety of turnbuckles, bolts, etc. 3. DttUM, T•IM CAl'-E
ZJ. CL.IP , OIA80NA\.. 1111
ZZ. 1111, "01.aSONAL SUPPORT
h. Install access plates and panels. •• MOUNTING l•ACCCT ZJ. ICUW, TllllM _
-!.'- 5. CUV l:I l'IJI, WAJMIW • (OTT~I P IM U . IOLf , WA.SMCA lU l HUT
I .. PULLtT Ct.Ul'fE• u ........
{;;· 7. 101.T • IUIMllU, WA.Stll:llt • NUT u. •oo uo
'"' I. CAIL!. , al8HT l'ORW.&11110 V i JAM MUT
'~ ' · CAILE . urT P'OlltW41D 21 . ARM , TRIM CONfJIOL
~- tO. , TvR••UC:ICl.t . . . .MT ZI. IUIMllllG a.&lllltl:L
u. TV•Neucau. u :'T 30 . W.AIK[Jt, TNlllUIT
.·tz. tA8LIE., AP'T l 1. W.AIMEllt I IP.ACE•
I J.. ll'ULLl:T tLUITllt 3Z. . ...... ,. ......
l.t. 80LT • 8UaHUllG, WA.IMC• (I) a NUT ~J . PULUY C..LUIT[lt

.. !..
1, . IUAltO • IOLT, IUJMllle , "'IMllt a· KUT
:~: :~~·T=~·l~h':rAI. IUPl'OllT
J• , flULU'f CLUIT'EI
J 'S. IOLT , •.as"Uf • NUT

.. 11. IUAftD
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21. eu.aao, c.&1t.1;:
17, ~Vt HOC•

Figure 5-11 . St.abilator Trim Control (Floor Control)

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8 . Move the stabilator to the neutral position and secure. To find neutral,
place a rigging tool on the uppet surface of the stabilator as shown in F.igure
5-8 . 7-ero a bubble protractor, set it on the rigging tool and tilt the stabilator
until the bubble is centered.
·5-13. AJ?JUSTMENT OF AILERON TRIM. {PA-28-150, -160, -180, Serial Nos. 28-1 to · .
9. Turn the trim crank until trailing edge of the tab aligns with the trail- 28-1321 incl.) Lateral trim can be effected on the ground by adjusting 1he metal tab attached
ing edge of the stabilator. t<>. the trailing edge of the left aileron. ·
10 . Check the bubble of the protractor over the neutral tab and then check
tab travels as given in Table V- I. The degree of travel on the protractor is de-
termined by taking the difference between the protractor reading at neutral and NOTE
up, and neutral and down. The bubble must be centered at each reading with the
When an out of trim condition persists despite all the rigging
airplane level. conections that can be made, there is a possibility that the
ll. To obtain correct travels, if incorrec1, adjust by disconnecting the links trailing edge of the aileron has been used to move the aircraft
at the actuating arm rod end. and turningthe end in. or out as required. Reconnect forward.. This can result in a slight bul!Png of the aileron
contour at the trailing edge which will c.ause an out of rig
links to rod end. · condition that is very difficult to correct.
12. Secure the jam nut on the actuating arm rod end.
13. Turn the trim wheel to'full travel and check for turnbuckle clearance
and location of tab indicator. 5-l4.. STABII,.Alp~ CO}'.ITROLS..

5-24. STABILATOR TRIM CONTROLS. (FLOOR TRIM.) S-15. REMOVAL OF STABILATOR CONTROL CABLES. (Refer to Figure 5-8.)
a. To remove either the forward or aft stabilator. cables, first remove the access panel
to the aft section of the fuselage located in the baggage ,compartment, the two front seats,
and the baggage area floor pane~ on the PA-28-140 airplanes or the bottom of the rear seat
';' on the PA~28-l 50, ·160, ·180; PA·28·23S and PA·28R airplanes. .
5~25 . REMOVAL OF STABILATOR TRL'v1ASSEMBLY. (FORWARD.) .
b. Disconnect the desired control cable at the turnbuckle in the aft section of the
(Refer to Figure 5-11.) fuselage. · · ·
a . To remove the trim control wheel assembly and/or the trim control cables, c. Either forward stabilator cable (2 or 3) ~ay be removed.by the following procedure:
first remove the panel to the aft section of the airplane . l. Remove the tunnel carpet and cover plate by the following procedure:
. ' (a) PA·28·140;·PA-28-1SO. -160, -180 and PA·28R:
b. If the aft trim cable (12) is 11ot to be removed, block the cables atthe pulleys Remove the rudder trim control knob and trim cover attaching screws. Roll back the carpet
.(13) in the upper aft section of the fuselage to prevent them from unwrapping from from the tunnel and remove the tunnel plate that is located just·aft of the tee ·bar assembly
the trim drum. (Refer to Figure 5-10 .) by removing the plate attaching screws.
(b) PA-28·235:
c. Loosen the cables if the trim control wheel (1) is to be removed or discon- Remove the fut'l selector and rudder trim covers by removing the knobs and the attaching
nect if the cables are also to be removed. Do this at the trim cable turn.buckles screws. Disconnect the fuel indicator control lever from the fuel selector torque tube by
removing the attaching pin located at the bottOJ!l of the lever. Remove the tunnel plate
(10 and 11) in the aft section of the fuselage. located just aft of the tee bar by laying back enough tunnel carpet to remove the plate
d. The control wheel (1) with drum (3) may be removed by the following pro- attaching screws.
cedure: ·2. If the right (upper) stabilator control cable (2) is to be removed, remove the
~.- cotter pin guards at the pulley(2) located in the foi:wu.d l!!'Ca of the tunnel.
1 . Remove the control wheel cover by removing the cover attaching screws . 3. Disconnect the cables (2 and 3) from the lower end of the tee bar on PA-28-140;
2. The wheel assembly may be removed from its mounting brackets by PA-28-150, -160, -180 and PA-28-235 or from the idler arm on the PA-28R by removing
cotter pin, nut, washer and bolt (15).
removing nut, washer and bolt (7) that secures the wheel between the brackets. 4. Within the access opening aft of the main spar, remove the cable JUb blocks that
Draw the wheel from the brackets . Use caution not to damage trim indicator are attached to the spar housing by removina the block attaching screws.
wire (2). S. Remove the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley cluster located in the aft area
the access opening aft of the main spar.
3. Unwrap the left cable (9) from the drum .
.f.. The wheel and drum are joined by a push fit, separate these two items
with their center bushing and unwrap the right cable (8).

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...• 8 . Move the stabilator to th~' neutral position and secure. To find"neutral,
-. place ' a rigging tool on the upper surface of the stabilator as shown in Figure 5-8.
Zero a bubble protractor, set it on. the rigging tool and tilt the stabilator until
the bubble is centered.
9. Turn the trim crank until the trailing edge of .the tab aligns with the
trailing edge of the stabilatox:.
10. Check the bubble of the protractor over the neutral tab and then check
tab travels as given in Table V ~I . The degree of travel on the protractor is de.7
termined by taking the diHerence between the protractor reading at neutral and
up, and neutral and down. The bubble must be centered at each reading with the
airplane level .
11. To obtain correct travels, if incorrect, adjust by disconnec~:ng the ac:. .
tuati.ng arm and turning it in or out as required. Reconnect the arm to the tab.
12. Secure the jam nut against the fork.
13. Turn the trim wheel to full travel and check for. turnbuckle clearance.
Figure 5-7. Stabilator Rigging Tool andloca:tion' oi"ta:ti\ndicatcir. .... . ' "";" ..
b. PA-28-140; PA-28-150, -160, -180, Serial Nos. 28-1411 to 28-4377 incl. and
NOTE
PA-28-235, Serial Nos. 28-10003 tO 28-10719 incl. (Refer to Figure 5-9.}
.To facilitate in the installation of control cables, a line may 1. Level the airplane. (Refer to Le:veling, Section Il.)
be attached to the cable end prior to removal. 2. Check for proper stabilator trim cable tension as given in Table V-1 .
If the cables were disconnected, rotate control crank (1) several times to allow
6. Draw the c.able aft through the floor tunnel.
d. Either aft stabilator control cable (4 or 5) may be removed by the following the cables to seat and recheck tension.
procedure: 3 . Position the stabilat0r against its down stop. Ascertain that the stabi-
1. Disconnect the cable end at the ba!&nce ~ (18) of the stabilator by removing lator travel is correctly set according to Table V-1.
. the cotter pin, nut, washer and bolt (8). 4 . . Turn the trim crank until the aft end of the turnbuckle of the right trim
2. Remove the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley (7) located either above or cable is positioned approximately one-half inch forward of the double pulley clus-
below the balance ann.
3. Remove the cable from the airplane. ,..ter at the top of the rear bulkhead at station 228. 3.
5. Check that the trim screw is turned down until the cotter pin stop in the
top of the screw is contacting . the plate (9) on the horizontal support ~ib (20) of
5-16. INSTALLATION OF STABILATOR CONTROL CABLES. (Refer to Figure 5-8.) the trim assembly. If the stop is not contacting the plate, and the links between
a. The forward stabilator cables (2 and 3) may be installed by the following procedure:
1. Draw the control cable through the floor tunnel. Ascertain that the right (upper) the screw (11} and the trim control arm (15) are not disconnected, disconnect the
cable (2) is routed around the pulley(s) (14) in the forward area of the floor tunnel. two by removing the connecting nut, washer and bOlt. With the turnbuckle still
2. Connect the cables (2 and 3) to the lower end of the control column tee bar ( 1) at the one-half dimension from th.e pulley, turn the screw down until the pin con-
or the idler arm with bolt, washer, nut and cotter pin (15). Allow the cable ends freedom to tacts the plate.
rotate. 6. With the Stabilato:i;- positioned asainst its down stop, adjust the~ trim ac-
3. If the aft control cable (4 or S) is not installed, install per step b.
4. Connect the control cable to the aft cable at the turnbuckle (16) in the aft tuating arm until the trailing edge of the tab aligns with the trailing edge of the
section of the fuselage. stabilator. Adjust by loosening the jam nut on the end bearing of the control arm
5. For the right control cable (2), install the cotter pin cable guards at the pulley(s) and turning the bearing in or out as required.
(14) in the forward area of the tunnel 7. Connect the links to the control arm and secure with bolt, washers and
·.<6. Within the access opening aft of the main spar, install the cable rub blocks (10)
nut.
to the·spar housing and secure with screws.

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8. Route the cable ends into the fuselage and attach the ends to the mating
end of the forward cable. · · ri

/~. Remove the blocks holding the forward cable tight and the aft cables at 1SH •

the barrel.
10. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjustment per paragraph ·S-23.
Check safety of turnbuckles. ·
11. The trim indicator cable may be installed by atta-ching one end to the
lower end of'thetrim screw(Refer to Figure 5-9 for correct location.) and loop-
ing the cable around the pulley below the trim screw. Install the cotter pin cable
guard at the pulley. Attach other end of the cable to the indicator wire, and at
the same time make adjustments given in paragraph 5-23. ·
12. Install tail cone fairing and secure with screws.
13 . Install the access panel to the aft sectiQn of the fuselage .

5-23. RIGGIN:> AND ADJUSTMENT OF STABILATOJ;t..TRIM.

(OVERHEAD CONI'ROL .)
a. PA-28-150, -160, -180, Serial Nos. 28-1 to 28-1410 incl. (The exception
being. those airplanes with Piper Kit No. 756 930, Stabilator Trim Modification,
installed. Airplanes with this kit installed, refer to step b.) (Refer to Figure
5-9 .)
1 . Level the airplane. (Refer to Leveling, Section II.)
2. Check for proper ~tabilator trim cable tension as given in Table V-I.
If the cables were disconnected, rotate control crank (1) several times to allow I•

the cables to seat and recheck tension.

3. Position the stabilator against its down stop. Ascertain that the stab-
ilator-travel· is correctly set according to Table V-1.
4. Turn the trim crank until the aft end of the turnbuckle of the right trim
cable is positioned approximately one-half inchforward of the double pulley clus-
ter at the top of the rear bulkhead at station 228 .3. ·
5. Check that the trim screw trunnion (12) is turned down until it contacts
the top of the lower screw stop of the trim assembly; If the trunnion is not con- 1. TEE BAR, CONTROi.. COl..UMN
tacting the stop, and the fork (14) between the trim support bracket (13) and the 2.
J.
CABLE, RIGHT l"ORWARD
CABLE, LEl"T l"ORWARD
trim control arm (15) is not disconnected, -disconnect the arm from the tab by C. CABLE. I-EFT-LOWER AFT
~ 5. CABLE. RIQHT..\Jl'l'ER Al'T
removing the connecting bolts. With the turnbuckle still at the one-half dimen- , ,6. PULLEY, FORWARO Cl..\JSTER
~7. PULLEY.AFT
sion from the pulley, turn the screw down until the trwmion contacts the stop. 11. BOLT, WASHER, !'fl.IT' COTTER l"IN
,, BOLT, WASHER A l'fUT
6. With the stabilator positioned against its down stop, adjust the trim IO. BLOCK, CABLE RUB
11. QUARD, CABLe
actuating arm until the trailing edge of the tab aligns with the trailing edge of the 12. llOl..T,WASHER(1JloNVT
stabilator. Adjust by loosening the jam nut on the fork of the control arm and U. BOLT, WASHER (I lllo NVT
IC. PULLEY, FORWARD
turning the fork in or out as required. IS. BOLT, WASHER, NVT A COTTER l'IN
1'. T\JRNBUC1(LE
, 7. Connect the control arm to the tab and secure with bolts . !' ~!: :'!1~':::~~~iA~~TOR
' : 19. PULLEYS

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· 6. Install the thrust washer,

.
.. washer and snap ring on lower end . of the
..
7. In the access opening, install the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley cluster (6). barrel .
8. Set cable tension and che~ rigging and. adjustment per paragraph 5-17. ';- 7 . Install the. trim screw in the barrel and secure each end with a cotter
N~· .
9. Install the floor tunnel plate and trim coYen. by the foDoWin, procedure:
..
;
"" (a) PA-28- 140; PA-28-150, -160, -180 and PA-28R: Place the tunnelplate into pin through the screw.
position for installation and secure with the attaching screws. Roll tbe carpet 8 . Draw the cable end forward and connect it with its mating end within
into place and install the rudder trim cover and knob. the fuselage.
(b) PA-28-235 : Install the floor tunnel plate and secure with the attachment 9. Ascertain that the cable is seated in the groove of each pulley and in-
screws. Fasten the tunnel carpet into place and install the fuel selector lever
on the selector torque tube and secure with a clevis pin and· cotter pin.
stall the cotter pin cable guards at the. pulleys located within the fuselage at sta-
Replace the ·fuel selector and rudder trim covers and the rudder trim knob. tion 228 . 30 and at the idler pulley at the aft fuselage bulkhead. ·- ···
IO. Install the front seats and rear seat bottom on floor panel. 10. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjustmentper paragra ph 5- 17 .
b. Either aft stabilator control cable (4 or 5) may be installed by the following Check safety of turnbuckle.
procedure:
1. Route the cable (4 or 5) around its pulley (7) located either over or under the
11 . The trim indicator cable may be installed by attaching one end to the·
balance arm (18) of·the stabilator. lower end of the trim screw (Refer to Figure 5-9 for correct location.) and loop-
2. Connect the cable to the stabilator balance arm and secure with bolt, washer, ing the cable around the pulley below the trim screw. Install the cotter pin cabie
nut and cotter pin (8). (Insure busltlng is installed with bolt.) guard at the pulley. Ana.ch other end of the cable to the indicator wire, and a.t
3. Connect the cable to the forward cable at the turnbuckle (16) in the aft section
of the fuselage The upper aft •cable (5) connects!, to the right forward cable (2) and the
the same time "inake adjustments given in paragraph~ ~~23 . .:
lower cable (4) to the left cable (3). 12 ~ Install tail cone fairing and secure ·with ·s crews.
4. Install the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley (7), where required. 13. Install access panel to..the aft section of the fuselage .
5. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjwitment per paragraph 5-17. c. PA-28-140, Serial Nos. 28-20657 and up; PA-28-150,-160,-180, Serial No~ .
6. Install the seats and access panels.
28-2172 to 28-937'7· incl. and P•.&,-28-235, Serial Nos. 28-10606 to 28-107 19 incl.
l . A scerta.in that the trim barrel bushings are lubricated and installed in
5-17. RIGGING AND ADJUSTMENT OF STABILATOR CONTROLS. the rib plate and clip.
a. Level the ·airplane. (Refer to Leveling, Section II.) 2. Attach the horizontal (20) and diagonal support ribs to the aft bulkhead
b. To check and set the correct degree of stabilato.r travel, the following procedure may of the fuselage with bolts, washers and nuts. Start· nuts .only a few threads so as
be used:
1. Check the itabilator travel by placing a rigging tool on the upper surface of the to allow ribs to hang loose. Do not connect the ribs at this time.
stabilator as shown in Figure · 5-7. (1bis tool may be fabricated from dimensions given in 3:, Wrap the trim barrel (21). To do this1 first lay the center (as meas-
Figure 5·24.) ured e~ually from each end to the center of the cable) of the trim cable in the sl'Ot
2. Set on a bubble protract9r the number of degree up travel as given in Table V-I of the barrel . Bring the upper cable through the diagonal slot in the flange at the
and place it on the rigging tool. Raise the trailing edge of the stabilator and detennine that
when the stabilator contacts its stops, the bubble of the protractor is centered. upper end of the barrel and wrap· down in a countercloc'kwise direction. Bring the
lower cable through the diagonal slot in the lower end of the barrel and wrap up
NOTE in a clockwise direction. Wrap the cable as evenly as possible ro obtain 23 wraps
on the barrel as viewed from the side opposite the slot and with the cables extend-
The stabilator should contact bot,!l of its stops before the
control wheel contacts its stops.
ing out from the slotted side .
The neutral _position of the stabilator is with the stabilator 4 . Block both cables by clamping them between two pieces of wood laid next
chord line parallel with the top of the front seat tracks. to the wraps to prevent them from unwrapping . (Refer to Figure 5-10.)
5. Install the barrel in the bushings between the horizontal and diagonal
ribs, and then attach rib securing with bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten bolts
where the ribs attach to the aft bulkhead.
6 . lnstal~ the thrust washer,. washer and snap ring on the lower end of the
barrel.
7 . Install the trim screw (11) in the barrel and secure each end with a cot-
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2 . The trim control cab~. may be installed by the following proced!lle:

3. Set on the protractor the number of degrees down travel as given in
. (a) Install the forward p0rtion of the cable as given in paragraph'S-20.
Table V-1 and aga1n·place it on the rigging tool . Lower the trailing edge of the
.,;. (b) With the forward portion ins~lled, route the long length (the long
sr.abilator and determine that when it contacts i ts st.ops, the bubble of the pro•
length should be the left end of the cable) aft. counterclockwise around to the top
tractor is centered.
groove of the ttim pulley (10), around the idler pulley (18), back around the bot-
4. Should the stabilator travel be incorrect in either the up oz down posi -
tom groove of the ttim pulley and forward to the inside of the fuselage .
tion. remove the tail cone fairing by removing the attaching screws and with the
(c) Draw the cable end forward and connectit with its inatingend within
the fuselage . use of the rigging tool and bubble protractor turn the stops ·located at each sta.bi -
(d) Ascertain that the cable is seated in the groove of each pulley, and lator binge in or out(Refer to Figure 5-16. )to obtain thecorrect degreeoftravel
install the cotter pin c,ble guar!Ss at the pulleys located wiUtln the fuselage at S. Ascertain tha.t the lock iiuts of the stop screws ue secure and reinstall
the tail cone fairing.
station 228 .30 and at idler pulley at the a!t fuselage bulkhead.
(e) Install the cable guard at the top support brace located just aft c·1 c , To check and ,s et stabi.lator control cable tension. the folfowing procedure
the trim screw pulley. . may be used:
3 ·. The trim indicator cable may be installed by attaching one end to the 1 . Ascertain that the stab.ilacor travel is correct .
trim screw trunnion. (Refer to Figure S-9 for correct location.) Loop the cable 2. Remove the access panel to the aft section of the fuselage.
aroilnd the pulley- below the trim sczew : Install the t'Otter pin cable guard at the 3. Secure the control column in the near forward position . Allow one•
pulley . Attach other end of the cable to the indicator wire, and at the same tlJne quarter inch between the column and the stop ~per~
make adjustments given in paragraph S-23. -4 . Ch~k each control cable for the correct tension as given in Table v-r:·
4. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjusnnent per paragraph 5-23. 5 . Should tellSion be incorrect, loosen the tunlbuclcle of the lower cable in
Ch.eek safety of turllbuclcle. the aft section of the fuselage and adjust the rurnbuc.lde of the upper cable to ob-
5 • Install tail cone fairing and secure ~ith screws . tain correct tens ion. Cable tension should be obtained with the control wheel at
6. Install the access panel to the aft s~ction of the fuselage . the one-quarter inch dimension from the stop and the stabilator contacting its
b . .PA·28d40, Serial Nos. 28·20002 to 28·20656 incl;- PA-28-150. -160, -180, stop .
Serial. Nos. 28-1411 to 28-2171 incl. and PA-28-235, Serial Nos. 28-10003 to : 6. Check safety of all tunbuc:kles and bolts .
28-10605 incl. (The exception being those airplanes with Piper Kit No . 756 B96, 7 . Wi th the tension of the upper_ cable corre~ and the control wheel still
Stabilator Trim Modification, installed. Airplanes with this kit installed, refer forward, adj ust the turnbuckle of the lower cable to obtain correct tension.
to seep c.) 8. Check the Ml travel of the control wheel with relatioll to the full travel
1. Ascertain that the trim barrel bushings are lubricated. and installed in of the stabilator to determine that the stabi~ator contacts its 5,tops before th.e
the rib plate and clip. control ~heel contacts its si;ops. With the control wheel in the fore and aft posi-
2 • Attach the horizontal (20) and diagonal support ribs to the aft bulkhead tions, the travel distance from the point where the st:abilator conracts its stops
of the fuselage with bolts, washers and nuts. Start nuts only a few threads so as and the control wheel contactS its stops 'should be approximately equal. Readjust
to allow ribs to bang loose . Do not connect the ribs at this time. turi:ibuckles if incorrect.
3. Install the forward portion of the cable as given in pangraph 5-20 . 9 . Reinstall access panels .
4 . Wrap the trim cable around the barrel (21)and idler pulley (18). To do cl Remove the airplane from jacks.
this, hold the barrel next to the aft end of the support braces and wrap. bringing
the end of the long length(The long length should be the left end of the cable.) aft
to the left side of the trim barrel. around the bottom groove of the idler pulley,
then continuing to wrap in this di.r ecd.on until all grooves are filled.
S. Install the trim barrel (21) in the bushing between the horizontal and
diagonal ribs, and then attach the ribs, securing with bolts, washers and nuts.
J'ighten bolts where the ribs attach to. the aft wlkhead.

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5 - 18. STABILl!,TOR TRIM CQITTROLS . (OVERHE.AD TRIM •.)

,. ·,- . (b) Remove the cabl.e gua,rd pin from the pulleys located w~thin·the fuse-
NOTE lage at station 228 .30 .
(c) Disconnect the tinks (19), located between the trim screw (11) and
If the airplane involved.is equipped with a single sta- control arm (15) at the trim screw by removing nut, washers and bolt .
bilator trim cable (one turnbuckle), it will be necessary (d) Remove the cotter pin tba:t extends through the top of the trim sc:rew
to follow the combined mstrucdon.s for removal of both and the cable guard pin located just aft of the trim barrel (21).
forward and aft cables . {e) Turn the :screw down and out from the underside of the barrel.
(f) Remove the snap ring, washer and thrust washer from the bottom
of the barrel .
5-19. REMOVAL OF STAmLATOR TRIM ASSEMBLY. (FORWA.RD..)- (g) Disconnect the diagonal and horizontal (20) trim assembly support
(Refer to Figure 5- 9.) . ribs from one another by removing their four attaching nuts, washers and bolts .
a. Rotate the sr.abilator trim crank to bring the indicator to full aft (extreme (h) Loosen the attaching bolts where the horizontal ribs attach to the··
nose high) posi·t ion to facilitate r emoval of the trim indicator h'om the panel. · fuselage bul khead, raise the aft end of the ribs and remove the barrel with cabl~..
b . Remove the spril,lg clip from the stabilator trim crank handle and remove Draw the cable from the fuselage.
the handle. . .4 . The borizontal and <U.agonal support ribs may be removed by removing
c . Remove the headliner trim panei {light panel) from around the trim crank the cotter pin cable. gvarci'at the ~im indicatcir ~:ili.ie' pulley located on the diagQ --
assembly by the following procedure: nal rib, and removing the attachment nuts, washers and bolts that secure the r ibs
1. Remove the attaching screws that secure the panel. to the aft bulkhead . · ·
2 . Disconnect the light Wires ar the quick disconnects. d. The trim indicator cable.(l7) may be removed from the aft area of the.fuse-
lage by disconnecting the cable from the trim screw t:rUDllion or at the lower end
NOTE of the trim screw {11), removing the cotter pin cable guard a t. the pulley located
below the trim screw anq disconnecting the·cable from the indicator wire .
· It i s recommended that the wires be marked for iden-
tiii cation before removal.
5-22 ." INSTAi.LATION OF STAmLATOR TRIM CO~OLS •. {AFT.)
3. Remove the panel. {Refel.'- to Figure 5-9 .) · ·
d. Remove the access panel at the aft wall cf the baggage compartment to gain .a . fA-28-150 , -160, -180, Serial Nos . 28-1 to 28-1410 incl. {The exception
entry to the aft section of the fuselage . being 'airplanes with Piper Kit No . 756 930, Stabil.a tor Trim Modification, in-
e. Install a cable block on th.e aft trim control cables, as shown in Figure 5-10 . stalled . .Airplanes with this kit installed, refer to s'tep c .) .
f . Disconnect the stabilamr trim cable{s) at the rurnbuckle(s) located in the i. The t:rim mechanism may be assex:nbled and attached to the aft .bulkhead
aft section of the fuselage . of the fuselage as follows: .
g. Remove the cable guard pins from the pulleys located at stations 108.16 (a.) Assemble the trunnion (12), stops and pulley (10) in the trim shaft
and 138 .33. Station 138 . 33 is accessible tlirough the zipper on the aft area of .and secure wi th roll pins .
the headliner . (b) Assemble the trim mechanism by placing an AN960-516L washer
h. Remove the clevis pin cable guard from the trim crank assembly . followed by a support on each end of the shaft a s sembly {11) . Install washers and
nuts, check freedom of rotation of the shaft with no end play and then secure nuts
NOTE with cotter pins .
(c) Align the attachment hole of each support brace ·with those of the
To facilitate installation, it is recommended that a aft bulkhead, install bolts and secure with washers and nuts .
line be attached to the cable end prior to removal. (d) . Draw the trim cable and attach the end to the trim screw trunnion,
and secure with bolts, nut and washer . With the cable placed around the pulley
located directly below. the.trunnion. install the ~otter pin. cable guard at the pulley.

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b. PA-28- 140, Serial Nos. 28-:20002 to 28-20656 incl; P.A-28- 150, - 160, -180, ,,..,
Serial Nos . 28·1411 to 28-217l" incl. and P.A-28-235, Serial Nos . 28-10003 to
28-10.605 incl. (The exception being those airplanes with Piper Kit No . 756 896
Stabilator Trim Modification installed. Airplanes with this kit installed, refer
to step c.)
1. Remove the tail cone fairing by removing attaching screws.
2. Remove the access panel located at the aft wall of the baggage compart-
ment to allow access to the aft section of the fuselage.
3. To remove the trim control cable. proceed as follows:

fuselage.
(a) Disconnect the cable at the turnbuckle (8) in the aft section of the
--A.
(b) Remove the cable gua:rd pin from the pulleys located within the
fuselage at station 228 . 30. .
Q I.
z.
'·
I TAal l,.4TO" T lt.IM Clt41H
1r:..a1i..,.1t.Toa TllM ~l.\..l'f
T•IM f NDIC ATO" Tll SPIUH•

..
TIHM INDIC.ATOa Tf.I ASll 1ri1118Ll 14 . '0111~ U Alll.Jf.TO" Tlll1"4 T'U
I ; : t1 1w ,.., 1e.uoa w1•c
15, ITO llltOll T"tM. U.a Ah4 AIJlMIL Y
(c) Disconnect the links (19), located between the trim screw (11) and
..
ST411L. ~T Ollt T•tM tOMTaOL. CUU 16 . •t.t.ll l.4TOll ,. . . .... 1.owr• IU ~l'Olll'T •SSC:MI L.Y
7. STAall•..AT O• f11111w C.&IL.C tDLU l'U LLlT
control arm (15) at the trim screw. by removing nut, washers, bushing and bolt . rv• -. 11vc: ~ \.& 11•11•c"
t7 . TA'w l lCOICO' CM CAI L.I
11, l:;U,llt PU t..U1'
(d) Remove the cotter-pin that extends tb:rougb the top of the trim sc:rew f , STAllL. ... TOll Tll1M Ul"l'l:R .l'"'ll'otlT AJJ(Wf\..Y
_J O•• • 1~.1 .., IMArT ,ULU.'f
I I, LlJrClt
20. llJ ;~ NOUION TA L IU 1H10IT
and the cable guard pin located just aft of the trim barrel (10).
(e) Remove the cotter pin ca.b le guard at the idler pulleys which are
attached to the aft side of the rearward most bulkh.e ad. 1751

(t) Turn the screw down and out from the underside of the barrel .
(g) Remove the snap ring, washer and thrust washe·r from the bottom
of the barrel .
(h) Disconnect the diagonal and hoi izontal trim assembly support ribs
from one another by removing their four attaching nuts, washers and bolts.
(i) Loosen the bolts where the horizontal ribs attach to the fuselage
bulkhP.ad, raise the aft end of th.e ribs, and move the barrel {21) aft far enough
to unwrap the trim cable from a;round the bar;rel and idler pulleys (18).
{j) Remov.e the forward portion of the cable (6) as given in paragraph "•.. 2 1• 1:50--160--tl O
5-19 . JU:U.L lllOS. 21•1TO21• 1410 t•CL.
ll'•·Z t·ltO SElll IAL NOI .. i:t-2 0001 TO u-zoe.st I WC L.~

4. The horizontal and diagonal support ribs may be removed by removing 11•• 2.l-140•16~11 011"" 141. # OS . Zl • HI 'I T O Z l •Z 17 I
•••Zl•J:U Hll6LllO I .. 21•1 0 003 TO 21•106 05 tllfCL. .
the cotter pincable gliardat the trim indicator cable pulleylocatedonthe diagooal
rib, and removing the attaching nuts, washers and hOlts rhat secure the ribs to
the aft bulkhead .
c. PA-28-140, Serial Nos . 28-20657 and up; PA-28-150, -160, -180, Se.r ial
Nos. 28-2172 to 28-9377 incl. and PA-28-235, Serial Nos . 28-10606 to 28-10719 . ,,,,
incl .
l . Remove the tail cone fairing by removing attaching screws .
2 . Remove the access panel located at the aft wall of the baggage compart-
ment to allow access to the aft section of the fuselage .
3. To remove the trim control cable, proceed as follows:
~ (a) Block the first·set of pulleys forward of the cable turnbuckles (8} in ,,,,.. z. . .... o ...... "' ..01 .. Zl•ZDi l' A.MD ur .
rA.. tl• t5~tllrUO llR fAL • Os . Z•J:l72. fO l•tJ17 l•CL. ~
the aft' section of the fuselage by the method shown in Figure 5-10. rA•2.l•US IU IAL NOS ... Zl• l ffOI TO :ll •1 01it INCi..

Figure 5-9. Stabilator Trim Control (Overhead Control)

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i . Remove- the cable from the ai.rplane.

j . The ·trim crank and pulley assembly may be removed by removint the
moun~g bracket attaching screws .

5-20 . lNST.ALLATION OF .STABILATOR TRIM ASSEMBLY . (FORWARD.)

(Refer to Figure S-9 .)
a. If the trim crank aud pulley assembly has been removed, install assembly
and secure with attachment screws.
b . Install the forward stahila.tor trim cable using the following procedure:
1 • A ttacb a line to the right end of the control cable and pull the cable for-
ward to the crank assembly.
2. Route the cable clockwise (as view from the underside} around and into
the top groove of the crank pulley, and on to the left side of the idler pulley,
3. From around the idler pulley, route the cable around and in the bonom
groove of the crank pulley. . ·r .... ·. . . . ... ·;, \
4 . With the use of a line attached to the cable end, pull the cable through Figure 5· 10 . .Methods of Securing Ti'im Cables ... ..
.::_
to the turnbuckle located in the aft section of the fuselage.
c. Attach the cable.ends togethe:r and install guard pins in t.'le pulley assem - {b) Remove the ~able guard pin from the pulleys iocated within the fuse-
blies . lage at station 228 .30 . _ .
d . Insert the guard pin in the trim bracket assembly and safety with a cotter . (c) Remove the cable guard from the top :support brace of the trim
pin . mechanism located just aft of the trun screw pulley .
e. Actuate the trim crank· fore and aft .s everal times to seat the cables into . (d) Remove the ~otter pin cable guard at the idler pulley (18) which. is
the pulleys . attached to the aft side of the rearward most bulkhead of the fuselage.
f. Rig and adjust in accordance with paragraph 5-23 . (e) Draw the cable aft around the trim screw pulley (10) and then for-
g. Replace all the access plates and panels. ward-
h . Install the headliner trim panel by connecting the electrical leads and in- / (f) Remove the forward portion of tbe cable as given in paragraph 5"'.' 19 .
stalling attaching screws. 4.. The tr~ mechanism may be disassembled and removed from the aft
i . Replace the .t rim handle and secure with the snap ring. bulkhead of the fuselage as follows: ·
(a) Disconnect the trim tab control arm (15) from its support bracket
by removing nuts, washers, bushings and bolts .
5-21. REMOVAL OF STAmLATOR TRIM CONfROLS. (AFT . ) (b) Disconne¢t the trim indicator cable (17)trom the trim screw tnm-
(Refer to Figure S-9.) nion (12) by removing attaching nut, washer and screw. Remove the cotter pin
a . PA-28-·150, -.160, - 180, Sexia.l Nos . 2~-1 to 28-1410 incl. (The exception cable guard at the cable pulley (10) located directly below the trunnion.
being airplanes with Piper Kit No . 756 930 Stabilator Trim Modifications install- (c} Remove the trim mechanism assembly (11) by removing the nut,
ed .. Airplanes with this kit inst.ailed, refer to step c .) washer and bolt at each support brace (20) attachment point, and at the a.ft most
l. Remove the tail cone fairing by removing attaching screws. _fuselage bulkhead . .
2. Remove the access panel located at the aft wall of the baggage compart- (d) Disassemble the trim mechanism by removing the cotter pin, washer
ment to allow access to the aft section of the fuselage . and nut located at each end of. shaft assembly, ·and pulling the supports with
3. To remove the crim control cable,. proceed as follows: washers from the sba:ft.
~ (a) Disconnect the cable at the turnbuclde (3) in the aft section of the {e) Disassemble .t he shaft by removing the roll pins from the desired
fuselage . _ component.
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Reissued: 1/15/81 2B9 SURFACE CONI:ROLS Rc;issucd: I /15 ;'81 :?BIO SURFACE CONTROLS