Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

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x
4)-
-VERTICAL
FIN
RUDDER
BLOCK-
HALF THE WIRE POINTER
DISTANCE BETWEEN
STRAIGHTEDGES
MEASURING
ESTABLISHING
NEUTRAL
RUDDER
POSITION OF RUDDER TRAVEL
1. Establish neutral position of rudder by clamping straightedge (such as wooden 2 x 4) on each side of
fin and rudder and blocking trailing edge
of rudder half the distance between straightedges
as shown.
2. Tape a length of soft wire-to the stinger
in such a manner that it can be bent
to index at the lower
corner of the
rudder trailing
edge.
3. Using soft lead pencil, mark rudder at point corresponding to soft wire indexing point (neutral).
4. Remove straightedges
and
blocks.
5.
Hold rudder against right, then left, rudder
stop. Measure distance from pointer to
pencil mark
on rudder in each direction of travel. Distance should be between 6. 25 and 6. 78 inches.
Figure 10-4. Checking Rudder Travel
WARNING
Ensure rudder moves
in correct direction
when operated by the pedals.
SHOP NOTES:
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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)