Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

AVAILABLE FROM CESSNA
SERVICE PARTS CENTER
(TOOL
NO.
SE-716)
Figure 6-5. Inclinometer for Measuring Control Surface Travels I
d. After cable is routed, install pulleys, fairleads 6-17. AILERON TRIM TAB. (Refer to figure 6-4.)
and cable
guards. Ensure
cable is positioned
in
pulley groove before installing guard. Check grom- 6-18. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
mets (8) for proper installation. a. Remove screws on lower side of tab.
e. Re-rig aileron
system in accordance with para- b.
Drill out rivets on upper side of tab and remove
graph 6-20. safety turnbuckles, install access plates, tab.
fairings and upholstery
removed in step "a." c. Reverse
preceding steps for reinstallation.
6-14.
AILERONS. (Refer to figure 6-4.)
6-19. ADJUSTMENT. Adjustment is
accomplished
by loosening the screws, shifting tab trailing edge
6-15. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. UP to correct for a wing-heavy condition or DOWN to
a. Remove access plate and disconnect push-pull correct for a wing-light condition. Divide correction
rod (4)
at aileron.
equally on both tabs. When installing
a new wing or
b. Remove wing tip for access to outboard
hinge aileron, set tab in neutral and
adjust as necessary
bolt.
after
flight test.
c. Run
flaps to full down position
for access to in-
board hinge bolt.
6-20. RIGGING.
d. Remove hinge bolts securing
aileron and care- a. (Refer to figure
6-1.) Relieve all tension on
fully remove aileron from wing. aileron control system by loosening turnbuckles
e.
Reverse preceding steps for
reinstallation. Rig (1
and 9).
system if necessary in accordance with paragraph b. Disconnect push-pull rods (19) at bellcranks
6-20 and
reinstall all
items removed
for access.
(22).
c. (Refer to figure 6-2.) Adjust transition cable
NOTE turnbuckle (37) and adjustment terminals (35) to
position control wheels (6) in neutral position (syn-
If rigging was correct and push-pull rod chronized). While maintaining neutral position of
adjustment was not disturbed, it should control wheels, tighten transition cables until snug
not be necessary to re-rig system. and safety turnbuckle (37) and adjustment terminals
(35).
6-16. REPAIR. Aileron repair and static balance d. Tape a bar across both control wheels to hold
may be accomplished
in accordance with instructions
them in neutral position.
outlined in Section 18. Before installation,
ensure e. (Refer to figure
6-1.) Adjust push-pull rods (19)
balance weights and hinges
are securely attached, at each aileron
to 10. 80" between centerlines of rod-
Change 1 6-7

Cessna 177 SERIES Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Engine Type	Piston
Wingspan	35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Seating Capacity	4
Number Built	4, 295
Engine	Lycoming O-360
Horsepower	180 hp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 500 lb (1, 134 kg)