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CHART 2701. TROUBLESHOOTING (SURFACE CONTROLS)
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
Lost motion between control Cable tension too low. Adjust cable tension.
wheel and aileron.
Linkage loose or worn. Check linkage and tighten
or replace.
Broken pulley. Replace pulley.
Cables not in place on Install cables correctly. Check
pulleys. cable guards.
Resistance to control wheel System not lubricated Lubricate system.
rotation. properly.
Cable tension too high. Adjust cable tension.
Control column horizontal Adjust chain tension.
chain improperly adjusted.
Pulleys binding or rubbing. Replace binding pulleys and/
or provide clearance between
pulleys and brackets.
Cables not in place on Install cables correctly.
pulleys. Check cable guards.
Bent aileron and/or hinge. Repair or replace aileron
and/or hinge.
Cables crossed or routed Check routing of control
incorrectly. cables.
Control wheels not syn- Incorrect control column Rerig control column.
chronized. rigging.
Control wheels not hori- Incorrect rigging of aileron Rerig aileron system.
zontal when ailerons are system.
neutral.
Trouble Cause Remedy
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28RT-201 / 201T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL