Cessna T182 Series User Manual

MODEL
182
& T182
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL
h. Rotate trim
wheel to position trim
tab up and
down.
readjusting
actuator
screw
as required
to ob-
WARD
sprocket
of the
trim tab
actuator
while the
tain
overtravel
in both
directions.
manual trim
chain
connects
to the AFT
sprocket
of
i.
Position
stop blocks
and
adjust as
illustrated
in
the actuator.
When
the clutch
of the
drive assembly
figure
9-2
to degree
of
trim
tab travel
specified
in
is
not energized.
the
drive assembly
free
wheels"
figure
1-1.
and.
therefore.
has
no effect
on manual
operation.
j. Install pedestal cover and adjust trim tab pointer
to the center of the "TAKE-OFF" triangle with the
trim tab set
at 0°.
k. Safety
turnbuckle
and reinstall
all items
removed
in
step "a."
Be sure
trim tab moves in correct
direction
when
operated
by the
trim control
wheel.
9-19. ELECTRIC ELEVATOR TRIM INSTALLATION. Nose down trim corresponds to tab up position.
(See figure 9-4.)
9-21. REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION.
(See
9-20.
DESCRIPTION.
An
electric
elevator
trim
figure
9-4.)
assist system may be installed consisting
of 2 a. Remove covers
(12) beneath tab actuator assem-
switches mounted on the pilot's control wheel. a cir- bly (6) and drive assembly.
cuit breaker mounted in the center instrument
pedes- b. Disconnect electrical connectors
(13 and 14) and
tal. fuselage
wiring
running aft to the
12 Volt D. C.
relieve
tension on drive
chain (8) at turnbuckle
(9).
electric drive assembly and a chain
connecting the c. Remove chain
guard (10) from tab actuator.
drive assembly to an
additional sprocket mounted
on d. Remove
mounting bolts from
drive assembly and
the standard elevator
trim actuator. The
electric
actuator and remove
units from the aircraft.
drive assembly includes
a motor. sprockets and a e. Reverse
preceding steps for reinstallation.
chain driven solenoid type adjustable clutch.
The Check system rigging in accordance
with paragraph
electric
drive
assembly
chain
connects
to the FOR-
9-24.
f. Reinstall all items removed for access.
9-22. TROUBLE SHOOTING.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. Circuit breaker out. Check visually. Reset breaker.
Defective circuit breaker. Check continuity. Replace defective
breaker.
Defective wiring. Check continuity. Repair wiring.
Defective trim switch. Check continuity. Replace defective
switch.
Defective
trim motor.
Remove
and bench test.
Replace
defective motor.
TRIM
MOTOR
OPERATING
-
Defective
clutch solenoid.
Check
continuity.
Replace
TRIM
TAB FAILS TO MOVE.
solenoid.
Improperly
adjusted clutch
Check and adjust
spanner
nuts
tension.
for proper tension.
Disconnected or broken
Operate manual
trim wheel.
cable.
Connect
or
replace
cable.
Defective
actuator.
Check actuator operation.
Replace actuator.
9-23.
CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT.
(See
figure
c. Disconnect
electric
motor
by unplugging
electri-
a. Remove access
covers (12) below drive assembly.
d. Remove mounting bolts from drive assembly.
b.
Remove
safety
wire
and relieve
drive
chain
ten-
It
is necessary
to
remove
unit
from
aircraft
to
make
sion
at turnbuckle
(9).
necessary
adjustments
to
clutch.
9-9

Cessna T182 Series Specifications

General

Engine Type	Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Horsepower	230 hp
Seating Capacity	4
Service Ceiling	18, 100 feet
Takeoff Distance	1, 600 feet
Landing Distance	1, 350 ft
Type	Single-engine
Max Takeoff Weight	3, 100 lb
Wingspan	36 ft
Length	29 ft
Height	9 feet 3 inches
Fuel Capacity	92 US gal (348 L)