REMOVAL OF RUDDER CONTROL CABLES. (Refer to Figure 27-8.)
1. To remove either the forward or aft rudder cables, first remove the access panel to the aft section of the
fuselage.
2. Disconnect the desired cable at the turnbuckle in the aft section of the fuselage.
3. Either forward rudder cable may be removed by the following procedure:
A. Remove the rear seat floor panel and the front seats.
B. Remove the cable guard pin from the underside of the pulley cluster that is located in the aft area
of the flap torque tube.
C. From within the area aft of the main spar, remove the cable rub blocks that are attached to the spar
housing by removing the block attaching screws.
D. Remove the rudder trim knob and the cover attaching screws.
E. Remove the tunnel plate just aft of the tee bar by removing enough carpet from the tunnel to allow
the plate attaching screws and the plate to be removed.
F. Move the cable guard pin located under the pulley cluster just aft of the tee bar by removing the
cotter pin from the exposed end and sliding it to the left or right, as required.
G. Disconnect the end of the cable from the arm on the rudder pedal torque tube by removing the
cotter pin, nut, washer and bolt.
H. Draw the cable from the floor tunnel.
4. The aft rudder control cables may be removed by the following procedure:
A. Remove the rudder fairing by removing its attaching screws.
B. Disconnect the cable from the rudder sector by disconnecting the turnbuckles.
C. Draw the cable through the fuselage.
INSTALLATION OF RUDDER CONTROL CABLES. (Refer to Figure 27-8.)
1. The forward rudder control cables may be installed by the following procedure:
A. Draw the control cable through the floor tunnel.
B. Connect the end of the cable to the arm on the rudder pedal torque tube by installing bolt, washer,
nut and cotter pin. Allow the cable end free to rotate on the arm.
C. Connect the cable to the aft control cable at the turnbuckle in the aft section of the fuselage. If the
aft control cables are not installed, install at this time per Step 2. Ascertain that each cable is in the
groove of its pulley.
D. Move the cable guard into position, that is located in the forward area of the tunnel, under the
pulley cluster and secure with cotter pin.
E. Within the area aft of the main spar, install the cable guard blocks onto the spar housing and secure
with screws.
F. Install the cable guard under the pulley cluster located just aft of the flap torque tube.
G. Set cable tension and check rigging and adjustment per Rigging and Adjustment of Rudder
Controls.
H. Install the forward tunnel plate aft of the tee bar and secure with screws.
I. Put the floor carpet in place and secure.
J. Install the rear seat or floor panel and install the seats.
27-20-04
Page 27-24
Revised: February 23, 1979
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PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28RT-201 / 201T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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