Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task C. Flight Controls

AM.II.C.K2

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Control cable maintenance.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-50
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Rigging Checks › Control Surface Travel
pounds) to establish on the cable. The tension for this example is 70 pounds. Control Surface Travel In order for a control system to function properly, it must be correctly adjusted. Correctly rigged control surfaces move through a prescribed ... synchronized with the movement of the flight deck controls. Rigging any control system requires that the aircraft manufacturer’s instructions be followed as outlined in their maintenance manual. Figure 2-89. Typical cable rigging chart. Therefore, the explanations in this…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 2-29
Chapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems › Carburetor Maintenance › Rigging Carburetor Controls
Rigging Carburetor Controls Connect and adjust carburetor or fuel metering equipment throttle…