Single Engine | Cessna ‘Tecren Company ae Service Bulletin June 18, 1998 . ‘$B98-27-06 TITLE FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES AND TRAVEL INSPECTION EFFECTIVITY Mode! Serial Numbers 172R, 17280001 thru 17280475 1828 18280001 thru 18280029 REASON To ensure all fight control system cables are properly routed and retained and that all flight controls are set to the specified travel limits. DESCRIPTION The flight control systems shall be inspected as specified in this service bulletin. Non-compliance with this service bulletin may result in accelerated wear of flight control systems components and/or control surface travels which may not provide optimum performance. These conditions, if not corrected, could result in Partial or complete loss of the affected control system. COMPLIANCE Mandatory; shall be accomplished at the next 100 hour or Annual Inspection or 6 months, whichever occurs . APPROVAL, FAA approval has been obtained on technical data in this publication that affects airplane type design. Page 1 of 19 “To obtain satisfactory results, procedures specified in this publoation must be agcomplished in accordance with accepted methods and prevailing government regulations. The Cessna Aircraft Company cannot be responsible for the quality of work performed in faocompishing the requirements thie pubieaton. na crt Company, Prose Super, P.O. Bor 776, Mit Kansas 67277, US.A, 16) 94-590, Fes Bt) 9429008 COPYRIGHT © 1998MANPOWER Refer to the Credit Information section for detailed information. REFERENCES Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual Model 182 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual NOTE: Ensure all publications used are complete and current, OTHER PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED Model 172A SKYHAWK tilustrated Parts Catalog Model 182S SKYLANE Illustrated Parts Catalog NOTE: Ensure all publications used are complete and current. MATERIAL PRICE AND AVAILABILITY The following are available from Cessna Parts Distribution through an appropriate Cessna Service Station for the suggested list price shown, Part Number Description Qty/Airplane Price MS24665-136 Cotter Pin as required $01 (A)ea. MS24665-357 Cotter Pin as required $ 03 (A)ea. EA9309 25GRAM Seatant as required $ 13.60 (PS) ea. (Alternate (900701) ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE $B98-27-08 Page 2 June 15, 1998CREDIT INFORMATION Applicable parts credit will be provided to accomplish this service bulletin. Labor allowance credit will be provided as listed in the tablé below and is based on accomplishment during a 100 hour or Annual Inspection: system AN | serialnumber | inspection [ADJUSTMENT [RIGGING aeeuicasiuTy | effectivity | ManHours [ManHours | Man Hous, Aileron 172R 17280001 thru 03 NIA 34 taaotsa Aileron 182S 18280001 thru 08 INIA 47 teo00029 ‘iaron Crossover ] 1729000" wu] 08 wa ds w naa 28 teas phen ab sera Elevator 172R. 17280001 thru 03 WA 1.3 ‘esvtse Elevator 182, 18280001 thru 0.3 NA 1.3 ‘ses0029 Elevator Trim 172R) 17280001 thru 05 NA 3.0 ‘280876 Elevator Trim 182S | 18280001 thru 0.3 INA 07 ‘2e0028 Tovar Tam | Y7as0001 wu [05 Wa Wa ftuator Soows | Y7280ie9 trane2s | ¥82e000% tu 18280029 Flap Followup 17280001 thru NA |N/A WW 172R/182S 17280159 tBoa000t tre teaoes Flaps 17280001 thu | 0.3 INA 7.0 172R/182S 17280159 4200004 tu teosca2e Rudder VaR | r72e000" tea [OS a7 10 traeo1s8 Rudder 2S | ve2a0001 ea POR os os tosca20 udder Ti 1805 | ve20000" wa OS Na a t2e0029 To receive credit, the work must be completed and 2 Quick Claim must be submitted by a Single Engine Service Station before the dates shown below. Domestic International $898-27-06 June 15, 1998 February 15, 1999 April 18, 1999 Page 3ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS. Airplane Serial Number Information SYSTEM AND PARAGRAPH IN BULLETIN. [AIRPLANE SERIAL [Flight Control Cable and 1, 2 (2A, 2B), 3, 4 17280001 thru 17280475 rise s2e000t tn 12250008 ileron 172, 2.A(4), 2.B.(1)(a), 2.0.2) 17280001 thru 17280189 \Aileron 182S 2.B.(1)(b), 2.D.(2) 18280001 thru 18280029 [Ailoron Crossover 172R. 2.A(4), 2.8. (ya) [17280001 thru 17280475 Elevator 172A. 2.B.(1)(@), 2.0.(4) 117280001 they 17280159 Elevator 1628. 2.8.(1)(b), 2.0.(4) 18280001 thru 18280029 Elevator Trim 172A 2.A.(2), 2.8.(1)(a), 2.C.(3) 17280001 thru 17280475 Elovator Trim 1828 2.8.(1)(b), 2.0.8) 18280001 thru 18280029) Elevator Trim Actuator 2.A.(1), 2.8.(7)(a), 2.0.8) /17280001 thru 17280189 [Scrows 2. 8.(1)(b), 2.0.13) 118280001 thru 18280029 Flap Follow-up 2.6.11) , 2.0.4) /1728000% thru 17260169 18280001 thru 18280029 Flaps 2.8.()(@), 2.C.41) '1728000t thru 17280169 2.8.(1)(), 2,0.(1) 18280001 thru 18280029 Rudder 1728 2.A.(8), 2.8.(1)(a) 117280001 thru 17280169 udder 1828 EXOT) 18280001 thru 18280029 [Rudder Trim 1625 28.0) 18280001 thru 18280029) Weight and Batance Information Model .... 172FV1828 Weight Change - None Tool Information The following tools, or equivalent substitute, will be required to accomplish this service bulletin (Refer to Figure 1): NAME TOOL PIN Tensiometer 5. (or equivalent) Inclinometer —- SE716 {or equivalent) Pago 4 MANUFACTURER Pacific Scientific Electro Kinetics Div. 402 E. Guitierrez St Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna Parts Distribution Department 701, CPD 2 5800 E. Pawnee Road Wichita, KS 67218-5590 USE To measure and obtain cable tension, To measure control surface travel. 8898-27-06 June 15, 1998Material Information ‘The following items may be required to accomplish this service bulletin: NEW PIN QUANTITY KEY WORD OLD PIN DISPOSITION Ms24665-136 ‘As Required Pin- Cotter Same None s2466s-357 ‘As Required Pin- Cotter Same None 000701 ‘As Required Seatant None None (Or Equivalent) (EA9309 26GRAM) ,” MILt-24768/14 ‘As Roquired Phenolic Sheet None None (Or Equivalent) (0.100 inch thick (Obtain locally) MIL--24768/13 ‘As Required Phenolic Sheet None None (Or Equivalent) 0.028 inch thick (Obtain locally) Inspection Procedures 1. Prepare the airplane for control cable routing and control travel surface inspection by gaining access to all fight control system cables, pulleys and actuators. (Refer to Model 172 Series or Mode! 182 Sories 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27, Flight Controls.) (172R and 1828, all applicable serial numbers.) NOTE: Read the complete set of instructions before starting to accomplish them. Different steps within these instructions may require inspection andfor maintenance of areas common to other steps found later in the body of the instructions. ALL inspections andlor maintenance will bé performed for these common areas before closing the area. 2. Control Surfaces Travel_and Control Cable Routing Inspection (172R and 1628, all applicable serial numbers.) A Check al flight control, tim control and flap follow-up cable assemblies, pulley assemblies, and cable guard pin installations for routing and cable condition. (Refer to the Models 172R or 182S Series 1896 And On Illustrated Parts Catalog for component information.) Replace any worn or broken cables. Install and/or replace any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed parts. In performing this general inspection, the following airplanes should also pay particular attention to the following items shown as applicabl (1) Elevator Trim Actuator Mounting Screws Inspection (17280001 thru 17280159 and 8260007 thru 18260029) (2) (Refer to Figure 2.) Inspect elevator trim actuator for loose mounting screws. 41 Using a flashlight and an inspection mirror, check the trim tab actuator clamps for loose or missing screws: NOTE: Refer to the appropriate 172R or 1828 Maintenance Manual chapter as called ut in each of the following steps. 2 Ifattach screws are missing: a Ensure they are not loose in the horizontal stabilizer before returning the airplane to service. Tap the underside of the horizontal stabilizer carefully to assist finding any loose screws or other debris. Remove all accessible debris in the horizontal stabilizer. ‘Take care not to damage the control surfaces. Replace any missing attach screws with ANS20-10R8 Screws (as required). Refer to Chapter 27, Elevator Trim Control - Maintenance Practices. Proceed to step stop 2.A.(1)(b). 8898-27-06 June 15, 1988 Page §Page 6 (2) @) (4) ) rere reer eee aE a Ensure actuator is in the correct position and tighten screws. (Refer to 172 Series 1886 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27, Elevator Trim Control - Maintenance Practices.) b Proceed to step 2.A.(1)(b). 4 Ifattach screws are installed and are tight: a Proceed to step 2.A.(1)(b). Check travel of trim tab and adjust if-necessary. (Refer to Model 172 Series 1996 ‘And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27, Elevator Trim Control Maintenance Practices.) 172R Elevator Trim Tab Cable Inspection (17280001 thru 17280475) fa) Inspect the elevator tim tab cable routing: Ensure the pedestal cover is removed and retain attaching hardware. (Refer to Figures 4, Detail B, and Figure 5, Detail |) Inspect the forward chain to ensure that the cable connected to itis routed through the let pulley. a Ifthe forward chainicable is routed through the left pulley, move the trim wheel so that the forward chain moves down, which is the “nose down" ({a0 up) direction. Inspect the trim tab to ensure that it moves upward. i the trim tab reacts accordingly, proceed to Step 2.A.(3) or 2A.(4) as appropriate IF the contro! cable attached to the forward chain is not routed to the correct pulley, or the trim tab moves downward when adjusting the trim wheel “nose down", proceed to Step 2.A.(2)(a)3. (Reter to Figure 4, Detail B.) Disconnect the forward and aft chain-and-cable assemblies from the turnbuckle and remove the attaching hardware from the eyelet cisconnect. (Refer to Figure 6.) Remove both chain-and-cable assemblies and reroute as shown. Rig elevator trim tab control system. (Refer to the Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-31-00, Trim Tab Control Adjustment Test.) Move the trim wheel so that the forward chain/cable moves down, which is the “nose down” (tab up) direction, and inspect the trim tab to ensure that the tab moves in the upward position. ko Ic 8 172R Rudder Cable Inspection (17280001 thru 17280159) fa) (Refer to Figure 3.) inspect forward rudder cables for looseness in pulleys and installation of cable guard cotter pins: 1 Establish neutral position of rudder. (Refer to 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27, Rudder Control Adjustment/Test.) 2 Ensure adequate access to all rudder control cables and pulley assemblies, 3 Inspect the rudder cables and pulleys to ensure the the cables are in the pulley grooves, 4 (Refer to Figure 3, Detail C and D.) Inspect to ensure there are cotter pins installed as cable guards. Install new cotter pins as cable guards if they are missing, 172R Aileron Crossover Cables inspection (17280001 thru 17280475) {a) (b) Ensure the cabin overhead console and headliner is removed to gain access to the aileron crossover cables. (Refer to Figure 6, Detail A.) Inspect the aileron cables where they pass near the flap crossover cable pulley bracket. The cables and the flap crossover cable pulley bracket assembly must not make contact. Inspect for drag marks on the bracket assembly to ensure there is no contact. 1 If there are drag marks indicating contact, inspect the condition of the cable(s) ‘making the contact. s898-27-06 June 15, 1998,Replace any cable that is worn or broken. (Refer to the Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-00-01, Control Cable Wire Breakage and Corrosion Limitations.) (Refer to Figure 6, Detail B, and View A-A.) Install phenolic strips over the flap crossover cable pulley bracket assembly using U000701 Sealant (part number EA9303) to keep the aileron cable from coming in contact with the bracket, : 2 I there are no drag marks indicating cohtact, proceed to Stop 2.8. B. Check the system cable tensions and flight control surface travels of the wing flaps, rudder, ailerons, elevator tim tab and elevator. Rig any fight control system not found to be within the specified limits as follows: (1) System Gable Tension Properties: (@) Models 172R : 4 Alleron Carry-Through Cable Tension 40 Pounds, + 10/-10 Pounds 2 — Rudder Cable Tension (Automatically determined by the tension of the return springs. Refer to 172 Sories 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27.) 3 Elevator Cable Tension 30 Pounds, +10/-10 Pounds 4 Elevator Trim Cable Tension 18 Pounds, +5/-0 Pounds 5 Flap Cable Tension 30 Pounds, + 10/-10 Pounds (b) Models 1828: 1 Aileron Carry-Through Cable Tension 40 Pounds, + 10/-10 Pounds 2 Rudder Cable Tension 30 Pounds, + 10/-10 Pounds 3 Elevator Cable Tension 30 Pounds, + 10/-10 Pounds 4 Elevator Trim Cable Tension 10 Pounds, +5/-0 Pounds 5 Flap Cable Tension 80 Pounds, +10/-10 Pounds NOTE: Tensions are calculated considering the average temperature of the area, Extreme changes in temperature will cause cable tensions to vary. NOTE: Model 1826 retract cable tension may increase to 90 pounds when flaps are fully retracted. NOTE: These specifications are the same as those provided in tho aircraft typo design data. (2) The following are the requirements for the 172R flight control surface travel limits: (a) WING FLaPs: Flap travel 0° to 30° +0%7-2° Refer to rigging procedures in the Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-60-00, Flap Control System Adjustment Test. (b)AILERONs: Up 20° 1° Down 15" + 1° Refer to rigging procedures in Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual Chapter 27-10-00, Aileron System Adjustment/Test. 8898-27-06 June 16, 1998 Page 7(c) ELEVATOR TRIM TAB: NOTE: If the elevator trim tab control system has already been rigged as outlined in Step 2.A.(2)(a)S, proceed to Stop 2 C.(4). Up . zor +t Down : 19° +1 Refer to rigging procedures in Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual Chapter 27-31-00, Elovator Trim Control Adjustment/Test. (@) ELEVATOR: Up 2a° +1 Down 23° +4 (Neutral position is with bottom of balance area flush with bottom of stabilizer.) Refer to rigging procedures in the Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-30-00, Elevator Control Adjustment Test. NOTE: _ In the event the left and right elevators are not matched (trailing edge in alignment), loosen torque tube bolts, hold elevators in a matched position, and retorque torque tube bolts . (Refer to Model 172 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 20, Torque Data - Maintenance Practices.) (e) RUDDER: Right. seeeee 162101419 et cere -.. 16° 10" + 1° (Measured parallel to W.L.) Right 2 179 4a £18 Left 17° 44 4 1° (Measured perpendicular to hinge line) Measurements (in inches) 5.29 - 5.91 (Refer to Figure 7) Refer to rigging procedures in Model 172 Series 1986 And On. Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-20-00, Rudder Control Adjust mentTest. 8898-27-06 Page 8 June 15, 1998(3) The following are the requirements for the 182S flight control surface travel limits: (@) WING FLAPS Flap Setting: 0 Degree (Up) 0 Degree, +0 or -0 Degree 10 Degree 10 Degrees, +2 or -2 Degrees 20 Degree 20 Degrees, +2 or -2 Degrees 88 Degrees (Full) 88 Degrees, +0 or -1 Degrees NOTE: Flap travel on UP cycle may deviate a maximum of 4 degrees from indicated position, Refer to rigging procedures in Model 182 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual Chapter 27-50-00, Flap Control System AgjustmentTest. (b) AILERONS: Up 20° Down 15° ee ae Het Refer to rigging procedures in the Model 182 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-10-00, Aileron System Adjustment/Test. (c) ELEVATOR TRIM TAB: Up 2ae Down 15° 22 at Refer to rigging procedures in Model 182 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-81-00, Elevator Trim Control Adjustment/Test. (@ ELEVATOR: Up. 28° Down ate ’ 1° we (Neutral positions for elevator and trim tab are streamlined with horizontal stabilizer. Disregard counterweight areas of elevators when streamlining. These areas are contoured so they will be approximately 3° DOWN at cruising speed.) efor to rigging procedures in the Model 182 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27-30-00, Elevator Control Adjustment Test. NOTE: In the event the left and right elevators are not matched (traling edge in alignment), loosen torque tube bolts, hold elevators in a matched position, and retorque torque tube bolts. (Refer to Model 172 Series 1996 And On. Maintenance Manual, Chapter 20, Torque Data - Maintenance Practices.) ‘$898-27-08 June 15, 1998 Page 9(6) RUDDER: Right Left (Measured parallel to the Water Line.) Right Ei Left (Measured perpendicular to hinge line) Measurements (in inches) (Refer to Figure 7) 24t + O-1 24° + OF-1° 27° 18" + 07-19 27° 18" + 0-1" 8.12 - 8.72 Refer to rigging procedures in the Model 182 Series 1998 And On Maintenance Manual Chapter 27-20-00, Rudder Control Adjustment Test. 3. Install all previously removed access panels, floor covering and carpet assemblies, pilot, copilot and aft bench seats. (Refer to the Model 172 Series or Model 182 Series 1996 And On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 6-20-02, Access/inspection Plates, Chapter 25, EquipmentFurishings,) (172R. and 1828, all applicable serial numbers.) 4, Make an entry in the airplane logbook stating compliance with this service bulletin. Page 10 ‘$898-27-05 June 15, 1998‘8898-27-06 June 15, 1998 ‘SE716 INCLINOMETER (OR EQUIVALENT) ns Ts TENSIOMETER (OR EQUIVALENT) Figure 1. Tools Requirement Page 11peta. A MODEL 1728 ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM TRIM TAB ACTUATOR (REFERENCE) CHAIN GUARD (REFERENCE) TRIM TAB ACTUATOR GLAMPS (REFERENCE) | = 2 ANS20-10R8 SCREW - INSPECT ALEFOUR PLACES TO ENSURE THE ATTACH SCHEWS ARE NOT LOOSE OF MISSING. TIGHTEN If LOOSE OR REPLACE IFMISSING. (AS REQUIRED) AFT CHAIN (REFERENCE) peta. B ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR INSPECTION Figure 2. Model 172R Elevator Trim Actuator installation. ‘$898-27-06 Page 12 June 15, 1998,peta B MODEL 172 RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECT TO MAKE CERTAIN COTTER’ BINS INSTALLED AS CABLE GUARDS ‘ARE PRESENT. if THEY ARE NOT, INSTALL MS24665:195 INTHESE LOCATIONS (AS REQUIRED) pera. C EXISTING ATTACHING PARTS (REFERENCE) INSPECT TO MAKE BASINSIALLED AS CABLE GUARDS peta D ‘ARE PRESENT. fF THEY Ae NOT, INSTALL MS24666-357 INTHESE LOCATIONS (AS REQUIRED) Figure 38. Model 172R Rudder Control System Installation. $898-27-06 June 15, 1998 Page 13peta A MODEL 1728 ELEVATOA TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM SPROCKET FORWARD REAR CHAIN CHAIN ‘AB DOWN) ABU) NOSE UP) (NOSE DOWN) peta B Figure 4. Model 172R Elevator Trim Whee! Control Assembly ‘$898-27-06 Page 14 dune 15, 1998peta A (ose CTUATOR A ULLEY) = ) “SV” DOWN DETAIL BS petait | TAB UP TAB UP TAB DOWN Tas UP. TAB DOWN Ss peta H TAB UP peta. C ° Mg f,, TAB DOWN TAB UP fe Sy CO, TAB DOWN TURNBUCKLE peta G pera D BIGHT FORWARD CABLE Leer RiQHT FORWARD NOTE: Cape = CABLE Aa PEESS \w Leer FWD peta. F AFT 4 petal E CABLE Figure 5. Model 172R Elevator Trim Tab Control Chain And Cable Assemblies 8898-27-06 June 15, 1998 Page 15AILERON CABLE (REFERENCE) INSPECT AT THIS LOCATION FOR CABLE AND BRACKET CONTACT. FLAP CROSSOVER: CABLE PULLEYS (REFERENCE peta. A BEFORE MODIFICATION (VIEW LOOKING OUTBOARD. AT LEFT SIDE) Figure 6. Aileron Crossover Cables Inspection (Sheet 1 of 2) 8898-27-06 Page 16 June 18, 1998,0.100 INCH PHENOLIC (AS REQUIRED - |EFER TO NOTE) 0.025 INCH PHENOLIC (AS REQUIRED - |EFER TO NOTE) AILERON CABLE (REFERENCE) EXISTING FLAP GROSSOVER BRACKET. ASSEMBLY. (REFERENCE) NOTE: vera B INSTALL PHENOLIC (VIEW LOOKING USING Gooarat OUTBOARD) ADHESIVE (0 (AS REQUIRED) view A-A CABLES NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY Figure 6. Aileron Crossover Cables Inspection (Sheet 2) $898-27-06 June 15, 1998 Page 17STEP 1: ESTABLISHING NEUTRAL POSITION OF RUDDER. ee pene x4) VERTICAL FIN RUDDER, LE LE 5.29 INCH TO Sav incH »/ (134mm to 40mm) Bi 1 ye K TC BLOCK RUDDER HALF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN STRAIGHTEDGES. MODEL 172R STEP 1: ESTABLISHING NEUTRAL STEP 2: MEASURING POSITION OF RUDDER. RUDDER TRAVEL. VERTICAL FIN RUDDER : \ A AN 8.12 INCH TO. el (06 mm to Bet an) ix WIRE POINTER BLOCK RUDDER HALF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN STRAIGHTEDGES MODEL 1828 Figure 7. Rudder Neutral and Travel Measurements 8898-27-06 Page 18 June 15, 1998OWNER NOTIFICATION On June 15, 1998 the following Owner Advisory message .will be sent to applicable owners of record in ‘$898-27-06A. . Dear Cessna Owner: ‘An inspection is required as specified in Service Bulletin SB98-27-06 to ensure all flight control system cables are properly routed and retained and that all flight controls are set to the specified travel limits. Non-compliance with this service bulletin may result in accelerated wear of flight control systems components and/or control surface travels which may not provide optimum performance. These conditions, if not corrected, could result in partial or complete loss of the affected control system. Compliance is mandatory; shall be accomplished at the next 100 hour or Annual Inspection or 6 months, whichever occurs first. To receive credit, the work must be completed and a Quick Claim submitted by a Single Engine Service Station before the dates shown below. Domestic .. cise February 15, 1999 International sees April 18, 1999 Please contact a Cessna Single Engine Service Station for detailed information and make arrangements to have Service Bulletin SB98-27-08 accomplished on your airplane. ‘$898-27-06 June 15, 1998 Page 19