Piper PA-38-112 User Manual

FLIGHT CONTROL CONSOLE
Figure 7-3
7.9 FLlGHT CONTROLS
Dual flight controls are standard equipment on the PA-38-112. The flight
controls actuate the primary control surfaces through a cable system, and the
controls are balanced for light operating forces.
The horizontal surface of the tail is a fixed stabilizer with a moveable
elevator. A trim control wheel mounted between the seats operates the
longitudinal trim function of the elevator (Figure 7-3). Rotation of the wheel
forward gives nose down trim and rotation aft gives nose up trim. A trim
position indicator is mounted adjacent to the trim control wheel.
The rudder is conventional in design and operation. A ground adjustable
trim tab is attached to the trailing edge of the rudder.
The wing flaps are manually operated by the flap control lever located
between the seats. The flaps are connected to the lever through a torque tube
and push rods. The flaps can be set into three positions: fully retracted, 21
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978 REPORT: 2126
REVISED: APRlL 28, 1989 7-5
FLIGHT CONTROL CONSOLE
Figure 7-3
7.9 FLlGHT CONTROLS
Dual flight controls are standard equipment on the PA-38-112. The flight
controls actuate the primary control surfaces through a cable system, and the
controls are balanced for light operating forces.
The horizontal surface of the tail is a fixed stabilizer with a moveable
elevator. A trim control wheel mounted between the seats operates the
longitudinal trim function of the elevator (Figure 7-3). Rotation of the wheel
forward gives nose down trim and rotation aft gives nose up trim. A trim
position indicator is mounted adjacent to the trim control wheel.
The rudder is conventional in design and operation. A ground adjustable
trim tab is attached to the trailing edge of the rudder.
The wing flaps are manually operated by the flap control lever located
between the seats. The flaps are connected to the lever through a torque tube
and push rods. The flaps can be set into three positions: fully retracted, 21
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978 REPORT: 2126
REVISED: APRlL 28, 1989 7-5

Piper PA-38-112 Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	PA-38-112
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English