PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Nov 30/06
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27-30-00
B. Installation (Refer to Figure 1.)
(1) The forward stabilator cables (2 and 3) may be installed by the following procedure:
(a) Draw the control cable through the floor tunnel. Ascertain that the right (upper) cable (2) is
routed around the pulley(s) (14) in the forward area of the floor tunnel.
(b) Connect the cables (2 and 3) to the lower end of the control column tee bar (1) or the idler
arm with bolt, washer, nut and cotter pin (15). Allow the cable ends freedom to rotate.
(c) If the aft control cable (4 and 5) is not installed, install per step b.
(d) Connect the control cable to the aft cable at the turnbuckle (16) in the aft section of the
fuselage.
(e) For the right control cable (2), install the cotter pin cable guards at the pulley(s) (14) in the
forward area of the tunnel.
(f) Within the access opening aft of the main spar, install the cable rub blocks (10) to the spar
housing and secure with screws.
(g) In the access opening, install the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley cluster (6).
(h) Set cable tension and check Rigging and Adjustment, below.
(i) Place the tunnel plate into position for installation and secure with the attaching screws.
Roll the carpet into place and install the rudder trim cover and knob.
(j) Install the front seats and rear seat bottom on floor panel.
(2) Either aft stabilator control cable (4 or 5) may be installed by the following procedure:
(a) Route the cable (4 or 5) around its pulley (7) located either over or under the balance arm
(18) of the stabilator.
(b) Connect the cable to the stabilator balance arm and secure with bolt, washer, nut and
cotter pin (8). (Insure bushing is installed with bolt.)
(c) Connect the cable to the forward cable at the turnbuckle (16) in the aft section of the
fuselage. The upper aft cable (5) connects to the right forward cable (2) and the lower
cable (4) to the left cable (3).
(d) Install the cotter pin cable guard at the pulley (7), where required.
(e) Set cable tension and check Rigging and Adjustment, below.
(f) Install the seats and access panels.