THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 3
Jun 1/03
2K3
27-30-00
CHART 1 (Sheet 2 of 2)
TROUBLESHOOTING STABILATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
Trouble Cause Remedy
Trim control wheel moves System not lubricated Lubricate system.
with excessive resistance. properly.
Cable tension too high. Adjust cable tension.
Pulleys binding or rubbing. Replace binding pulleys.
Provide clearance between
pulleys and brackets.
Cables not in place on Install cables properly.
pulleys.
Trim tab hinge binding. Lubricate hinge. If
necessary, replace.
Cables crossed or routed Check routing of control
incorrectly. cables.
Trim tab fails to reach full System incorrectly rigged. Check and/ or adjust
travel. rigging.
Trim drum incorrectly Check and/ or adjust
wrapped. rigging.
Trim indicator fails to Trim indicator unit not ad- Adjust trim indicator.
indicate correct trim justed properly.
position.