PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 3
Nov 30/06
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27-30-00
CHART 2
TROUBLESHOOTING STABILATOR TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM
Trouble Cause Remedy
Lost motion between Cable tension too low. Adjust cable tension.
trim 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.
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 System incorrectly rigged. Check and/or adjust
reach full travel. rigging.
Trim drum incorrectly Check and/or adjust
wrapped. rigging.
Trim indicator fails to Trim indicator unit not Adjust trim indicator.
indicate correct trim adjusted properly.
position.