Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

end bolt
holes and
connect push-pull
rods
to bell-
6-21.
AILERON-RUDDER
INTERCONNECT
SYS-
cranks
(22).
TEM.
(Refer
to figure
6-3.)
f. Adjust
direct
cable
turnbuckles
(1) and
carry-
a. (AIRCRAFT
17701165
THRU 17701370)
With
thru
cable turnbuckle
(9)
equally to obtain
30 = 10
interconnect
cable clamps
(3) installed
as illustrated,
pounds tension on carry-thru
cable while maintaining
the centering
force exerted on the
control wheel due
ailerons
in neutral with reference
to trailing edge
of to the interconnect
springs (9), should
be 2. 5r1-0
wing flaps.
Be sure wing flaps
are full UP and disre-
pounds. This force
may be checked with
a spring
gard aileron trim
tabs when making
this adjustment.
scale
attached to
the hand grip on
the control wheel
f. With
ailerons
in neutral
position
(streamlined).
in its
extreme
position
with controls
fully
crossed
mount
an inclinometer
on trailing edge
of one aileron
(full left
rudder and full
right aileron
or full right
and set to 0
°
.
rudder
and full left
aileron). If
not within tolerance,
do not
move clamps (3), replace
the springs (9).
NOTE
b. (BEGINNING
WITH AIRCRAFT 17701371)
1. Disconnect forward springs (14).
An inclinometer for measuring
control sur- 2. With
interconnect cable clamps (3) installed
face travel is
available from the Cessna and
controls fully crossed, centering force should
be
I Service Parts
Center. Refer to figure
6-5. 2.5+1-0
lbs. If not within
tolerance, do not move
clamps
(3), replace
the springs (9).
h.
Remove bar from control
wheels and adjust
3. Reconnect
forward springs
(14). With rud-
travel stops (18)
to degree specified in
figure 1-1. der
and ailerons centered,
adjust turnbuckles (15)
i. Ensure all turnbuckles
are safetied,
cables, until
bolts (17) in rudder bar
arms are in middle
of
fairleads and cable guards are
properly installed, slots
in links (18).
jam
nuts are tight and
replace all items removed
for access.
[WARNINGk
Be sure the ailerons
move in correct
direction
when operated
by the control
wheel.
SHOP
NOTES:
6-8
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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)