Cessna 182 1978 - Rudder Trim and Nosewheel Steering System

MODEL
182 & T182 SERIES
SERVICE MANUAL
b. MODEL T182. (See figure 10-6.) 10-12. RUDDER TRIM AND NOSEWHEEL STEER-
1. Adjust travel stop bolts (index 8, figure 10-1) ING SYSTEM. (See figure 10-5.)
to
attain correct
rudder
travel as
specified in
figure
1-1. Figure 10-4 illustrates correct travel and one 10-13. DESCRIPTION. A screw mechanism to pro-
method of checking.
vide rudder trim is incorporated
at the aft end of the
steering bungee. The trim system is operated by a
NOTE
trim control wheel, mounted
in the pedestal. Nose-
wheel steering is accomplished
through
use of the
Beginning with
1982 models omit steps 2 and rudder
pedals. The steering bungee is connected
to
3. Disconnect forward end of steering bungee the rudder pedal bar arms through a wiffletree on
from nose gear steering bellcrank. the 182, and is connected direct on the T182.
2. Remove
bolt in slotted hole of bearing mount
NOTE
(2) and disconnect spring (5) to release tension on
chain (3).
disengage chain
(3) from
sprocket
(4 and
16). The rudder control system, rudder trim con-
3. Disconnect steering bungee adjustable rod
end (21) from
rudder bar arm (17).
are interconnected. Adjustments to any
one
4. Remove fairing from either side of vertical
fin, remove safety wire and relieve cable tension at than rigging, refer to Section 5.
turnbuckles (index 10, figure 10-1).
5.
Clamp rudder pedals
in neutral position,
ad-
just turnbuckles
(index 10, figure
10-1) to specified
tension with the rudder offset one degree to the right,
(5/16 inch at lower trailing
edge). Safety turnbuckles.
10-14. TROUBLE SHOOTING.
NOTE
This trouble shooting chart should be used in
conjunction with the trouble shooting chart in
paragraph 10-3.
NOTE
Due to remedy procedures
in the following trouble
shooting
chart it may be necessary to re-rig system, refer to para-
graph 10-15.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
FALSE READING ON TRIM Improper
rigging. Refer
to paragraph 10-15.
POSITION INDICATOR.
Worn, bent or disconnected Check visually. Repair or
linkage.
replace parts
as necessary.
HARD OR SLUGGISH
OPERA- Worn, bent or binding
linkage. Check visually. Repair
or
TION OF TRIM WHEEL.
replace parts as necessary.
Incorrect rudder cable tension. Check and adjust rudder cable
tension.
FULL TRIM TRAVEL Rudder trim system improperly Refer to paragraph 10-15.
NOT
OBTAINED.
rigged.
10-8