THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 2
Jun 1/03
2K2
27-30-00
CHART 1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
TROUBLESHOOTING STABILATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
Trouble Cause Remedy
Lost motion between Cable tension too low. Adjust cable tension.
control wheel and stabilator.
Linkage loose or worn. Check linkage and tighten
or replace.
Broken pulley. Replace pulley.
Cables not in place on Install cables correctly.
pulleys.
Resistance to stabilator System not lubricated Lubricate system.
control movement. properly.
Cable tension too high. Adjust cable tension.
Binding control column. Adjust and lubricate.
Pulleys binding or rubbing. Replace binding pulleys
and/or provide clearance
between pulleys and
brackets.
Cables not in place on Install cables correctly.
pulleys.
Cables crossed or routed Check routing of control
incorrectly. cables.
Bent stabilator hinge. Repair or replace stabilator
Incorrect stabilator travel. Stabilator stops incorrectly Adjust stop screws.
adjusted.
Correct stabilator travel Stabilator cables incorrectly Check rigging of stabilator
cannot be obtained by rigged. cables.
adjusting stops.
Lost motion between trim Cable tension too low. Adjust cable tension.
control wheel and trim tab.
Cables not in place on Install cables properly.
pulleys.
Broken pulley. Replace pulley.
Linkage loose or worn. Check linkage and tighten
or replace.
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