THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
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27-10-00
(e) Place the control wheels in neutral (centered) position and install the aileron control
chains on the control wheel sprockets and idler cross-over sprockets. The turnbuckle must
be centered between the two control wheel sprockets.
(f) Loosen the connecting bolts of the idler sprockets to allow the chain to fit snug around the
control wheel sprockets and over the idler sprockets.
(g) Connect the aileron control cables to the ends of the chains with bolts, bushings, nuts and
cotter pins.
(h) Adjust the chain turnbuckle between the two control wheel sprockets to allow the control
wheels to be neutral and obtain proper cable tension as given in Figure 5. It may be
necessary in order to have both control wheels neutral to set the chain turnbuckle to
neutralize the wheels and then set cable tension with the turnbuckles located under the
floor panel aft of the main spar. Before safety wiring the turnbuckle, check that when the
ailerons are neutral, the control wheels will be neutral and the chain turnbuckle centered.
Also the aileron bellcranks should contact their stops before the control wheel hits its stop.
Maintain 0.030 to 0.040 inch clearance between sprocket pin and adjustable stop bolts on
models having adjustable tee bar stops.
(i) Set stabilator cable tension with the turnbuckle in the aft section of the fuselage. Check
safety of all turnbuckles upon completion of adjustments.
(j) Tighten the connecting bolts of the idler sprockets.
(k) Install the floor tunnel plate and secure with screws. Fasten the tunnel carpet in place.
(2) To install either control wheel assembly (Refer to Figure 1.)
(a) Insert the control wheel tube through the instrument panel.
(b) Should wires for the various Autopilot systems need to be installed in the control tube,
route them through the hole in the forward side of the tube and out of the small hole in the
side. Position the rubber grommet in the hole in the side of the tube.
(c) On the left control tube, install the stop.
(d) Connect the control wheel tube to the flexible joint of the tee bar assembly. If the control
cables and/or chains have not been removed or loosened, place the ailerons in neutral
and install the control tube on the flexible joint to allow the control wheel to be neutral.
Install bolt, washer and nut and tighten.
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