Should be a must for owner/pilots.. I show. Good mechanics follow the rigging procedures in the maintenance manual and use calibrated tools to measure cable tension. You can do this using the leveling points specified in the airframe maintenance manual, although on many aircraft, you can simply put a bubble level across the pilot and copilots seat tracks. With so many makes, models, and years of airplanes out there, you can never predict what kind of idiosyncrasies you might encounter. I]^knTN.T^h:s&1Bb ZW5$7FzZ: {cqs#FxU(|a d^hV/vx,1T;V3j2A]`P@NnEzQnP",qUu_In1:(R82fhCE The landing gear system on these aircraft are widely known as a complex system and one that needs proper maintenance and care. The cockpit-adjustable rudder tab had been adjusted quite far off to one side. Options for Landing Gear Rigging: Reseal leaking strut: $100/strut (labor only, parts extra) Drop the main struts & inject grease into the trunnion bearings: $300 (both sides) Honestly, this only needs to be done every 5 or 6 years. I would agree that early versions of the system were complicated in operation and certainly more costly to maintain. Another view of the main gear down lock showing the maximum clearance allowed at the hock connection with the gear leg pin. In fact, it was so severe that I started to think I may have left my jacket wrapped around the horizontal stabilizer. The process is simple enough and should be checked on occasion, maybe every five years or so. Next, make some checks outside the airplane. In both situations, I had completed a thorough preflight inspection, but very quickly into the flight home I noticed that the planes didnt fly straight. 210. MATERIAL The parts below are available from Cessna Parts Distribution through an appropriate Cessna Service Station. First, lets take a look at the wrong way to fix a crooked flying airplane. They're easily checked with an inclinometer and, if found to be different, the entire flap rigging process in the manual should be followed. NOTE: The Airplane model and serial number, and total time in service must be provided with the order. While we can do that cleaning for you, it really takes up a lot of time that we could be using to actually rig the flight controls, instead of getting your airplane ready to rig. Both the door notch and the incorrect fuel drain stick out like a sore thumb and should have been caught during any inspection. CESSNA 210 JACK PAD - Fits: Cessna 210 with pad mounts Cessna 177RG with pad mounts. On preparing for landing we experience the curse of far too many Cessna 310 pilots. That's just it, while there is obviously some unlogged items, I also have a large binder full of all the receipts, invoices, 337s, stc, etc. Difficult issues might take an hour or so to isolate. There was however, a north to south drainage ditch between the airplane and the airport boundary. DLY Trim the elevator to hold proper pitch, then the rudder to get the ball centered and finally the ailerons to get the wings level. n~d_?'lk\ If you are out flying sometime in my area (just southwest of Fort Worth, TX), give me a call ahead of time and we can take a look-over of the plane and do a pre-evaluation if you would like. But change it does. I enjoyed and got a lot out of this course & will recommend it. Bring the plane to a level area of the ramp where you can run the engine. Read the manual. Often, pilots will blame the problem on the rudder trim and attempt to fix the problem by bending the rudder tab. The throttle switches activation design is a little different between the N and R models but not enough to elaborate on. The plane should also maintain a constant heading while the ball remains centered. The magazine is excellent, and the technical advice is indispensable! Now granted, there is a right way and a wrong way to fix a plane that flies crooked and wing heavy. Contributor Kim Santerre is an A&P/IA, Beech Bonanza owner and the longtime editor of Light Plane Maintenance. Landing-gear maintenance often requires lifting the wheels off the hangar floor while supporting the airplane. Closer examination of the airframe revealed an extra stall strip fitted to the right wingtip. For 1 thing it has the wrong sump drain installed. Bill Irvine, Owner It just doesnt make sense! It may take several adjustments and test flights to get it flying hands-off-level, but its worth the effort. The gear rigging tool is the specialized tool used for the gear rigging process of a Twin Cessna with an electromechanical landing gear, as outlined in our Rig It Right Video. Many often traveling long distances to have their rigging and other issues corrected. Its inability to fly straight and level without having one or more trim tabs deflected means it is losing airspeed to trim drag. To ensure that the landing gear settle properly for a tow-in/tow-out test, especially on spring steel strut aircraft, two aluminum plates separated with grease are put under each wheel. Cessna Rigging's John Efinger is a specialist in fixing wayward Cessnas An aircraft that is not rigged properly is more difficult to fly, uses more fuel than necessary, is slower than it should be due to increased drag, and, in extreme cases, is a more dangerous machine to fly. Attempting to compensate for the asymmetric airframe, mechanics, through the years, had bent the aileron tabs to their maximums. $64.52 New. While I have it out, Ill install a Zerk fitting (as Cessna should have done) so that this part can be lubricated with a grease gun in 30 seconds and never needs to come out again. Stand at one aileron-flap juncture and hold their trailing edges together. Efinger Aviation & Maintenance Well done. This torque tube lives in the aft, left side of the nose wheel well. If your aircraft is previously clean and lubricated in this area, then, by all means, thank & keep your current A&P for being in the top 10! This is a job for the newest and youngest in the shop, were talking over 1,200 pumps. Testing the full operation and activation point can only be accurately performed in flight, so we want everything else to be operating correctly. The springs and steering bungees should center the rudder when the nose gear is off the ground. You could also let some air out of one main tire, provided the attitude isnt such that you will have to make one tire flat to level the wings. If you haven't done it, I will have to! KtKs8Jsd;q:8>gaFv18s\SmqSYcl g 1+dJ\j=8=Nz5 {Kl8Jl f/nTcT _Dw@]LF ; \=%c{S,^4EVO-dHK[oypnwb PD*LLk9H Single Engine Rigging A mechanics level course for Rigging Cessna 100/200 Series Aircraft. Some are frozen and the shaft is turning against the bearings inner race, which is not a good thing. Commercial Pilot SMEL with Instrument. The left wing will still be just as heavy! 6 hours ago Part 1 Preparation I average about one call per week from owners and mechanics asking questions about Cessna 210 landing gear problems or rigging troubles. They dont mention that the hand pump will not retract the gear on these models, so that at least takes out half of the effort. Installation: Please see Installation Instructions. cX|aB/?XhKwI*Gf7CL|
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Clean out below floor well area so all cables and pulleys are movable and only need to be lubricated while the rigging process is underway. Paul New will be your instructor for this class. Another part of the Final Landing Gear System Check is to stop the gear up sequence just after the left downlock retracts, and then move the select lever back to the down position. 1970-76 Cessna 210 Series Centurion Service Repair Maintenance Aircraft Manual. endstream
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Good quality . This allows a slow approach to see at what pressures the switch operates. 17917 S US HWY 377, All Rights Reserved 2019CessnaRigging.com. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Carrier procedures changed, and jet blast deflectors, angled decks, steam catapults, and a mirror visual landing system were adopted. The early 210 used a engine driven hydraulic pump (the Cardinal used a electro-hydraulic "power pack" located in the back). Once the roll issue is solved, the rudder trim tab can be adjusted so the turn coordinator ball is centered during cruise flight. Many of these items you can see for yourself if you do a very careful pre-flight inspection. Outstandingly complete and professional presentation. Remove nose strut and grease trunnion bearings: $600. It is the owners responsibility to make sure the rigging is accomplished. 17917 S US HWY 377. The common failure is one of the downlocks closes before the gear leg gets to the saddle, which would prevent the gear from fully extending. The nose gear does still have doors, but they are all mechanical soadjustment is very straight forward. Please remember to bring your Airframe Logbook, Maintenance Manual (if available) and make a note of any abnormalities ahead of time. This ensures the doors dont limit proper gear operation. Well, there was no jacket on the horizontal and everything on the plane looked okay, so I bent the rudder tab some, climbed back into the cockpit, and flew (nearly 5 hours) the rest of the way home. Combine a competitive shop rate with recognized type expertise and by-the-minute logging and billing of work accomplished, you'll get top class work at affordable pricing. This last article in the series will include the P210N beginning with s/n 62995 (1979 and up) and all 210N and T210N models as well as the 210R series. Note: the main gear trunnion bearings are the bearings that are pressed into the wing spar, and hold the main gear strut to the wing. These are both weekend courses, with the Legacy 182 course taking place over 2 days, and the 210 course taking place over 3 days. Cessna Rigging's John Efinger (A&P/IA) is an expert in correcting wayward Cessna's, especially when it comes to flight control rigging problems. Browse a wide selection of new and used Used CESSNA 310 Aircraft for sale near you at Aviation Trader Australia, the leading aircraft marketplace in Australia / Asia & Pacific. The specialty tools needed to precisely analyze and adjust the rigging are expensive, but arent needed for a general status check by non-mechanics. P/N: 3168-180 Price: $540.00 per kit Eligible On: All Cessna 170 Series Aircraft as well as early model Cessna 180 Series Aircraft prior to S/N 51313. Slop in control cables could put additional strain on servo motors, while greatly altering the tracking performance of the autopilot. We will go through all of the systems and how they work, problem areas, maintenance tips, and safe operation. 182RG, 210, T210, P210, and similar landing gear. By the way, this is good general practice for all bearings & hinge points. . My fingers and nose were numb by the time I landed at Addison Airport around 10pm. However, Ive found the most common denominator in the gear troubles is the lack of training and understanding on the part of the maintenance providers. Masking tape works. Feel free to use the elevator trim, but leave the rudder or aileron trim tabs neutral. TTCF Executive Director | Christian Pancake |christian@tas-aviation.com. The 210's lineage extends back to the late 1950s, when tricycle landing gearmuch less a retractablesignified a newly designed airplane. In 2007 he was selected as the FAA National Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year. The operator of a Canadian registered Cessna 401A reported that the R/H main landing gear (MLG) suddenly collapsed while taxiing out for takeoff. Find out all the details at the course pages below: CPA will conduct this total-immersion, full two-day seminar on theCessna Legacy 182R and earlierin Tulsa, OK on September 21-22. Remove nose strut torque tube & bellcrank, lubricate & reinstall: $400. Last but definitely not least in our series on rigging the Cessna 210 landing system is the 210N and 210R models. $52.95. I just spent another pleasurable couple of hours reading the January issue of TTCF magazine. A couple of notes about changes in system operation might be in order here. As with all models, nose gear door rigging is last on the adjustment list. Course was outstanding. The problem is that this torque tube runs on open needle bearings and are completely exposed to whatever dirt and rainwater is thrown up there by the nose wheel. Enter the airplane jack. AV 2010-03March 18th 2010. For example, if the left wing is heavy, the technician will adjust the left push rod so that the aileron is lowered into the slipstream. Get Rigged COME AND VISIT US Twin Cessna Landing Gear Rigging | TUESDAY TIP - INBOUND! Mechanics or owners (most likely the latter) who do such shoddy shade tree stupid things, do not typically log them. People fly to his shop in Fort Worth, TX from within & outside the United States. STC: SA02360AK FAA/PMA: Supplement 29 Material: 304 SS Purpose: Used for ski rigging installation. All Rights Reserved 2019CessnaRigging.com. ATS PRO TUBE BEADING KIT . The gear pump motor control is determined solely by the system pressure switch and the nose gear squat switch. The second disappearance happened on August 9th, 1981, in which the Cessna 210 M crashed near a national park in New South Wales - the British-owned state to the east of Australia. The main gear has a 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) wheelbase. 1956-1962 Cessna 150 172 175 180 182 185 Service Repair Maintenance Manual .
Ive seen a few 310s where these bearings had completely disintegrated. . Does the aircraft wander about the roll and pitch axes and is it a chore to accurately trim? He was an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative for a few years as well. We have two Systems & Procedures Courses added to the schedule in September taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Misrigged flight controls can rob speed, autopilot performance and threaten safety. I'd be very concerned about the overall condition of the aircraft and what other shortcuts have been taken. power pack) gets no information about where the gear is. Before bringing it to the shop, make your own assessments. All rights reserved. The information we owners are provided, both through the magazine and by Tony when my own mechanics efforts are frustrated, have proven immensely valuable. Its possible the damage may be more than cosmetic. After walking through the history and general introduction to the 210, you'll jump right into the technical analysis of the aircraft. Cables, Door and Step 252. When you are satisfied the instrument is perfectly level and the ball is centered from where you sit, retighten the mounting screws. Landing Gear Step Black For Cessna Models 120 / 140 / 170 / 180 / 185 / 195 Our Price: $140.00 . Maybe Of course it isn't in the logbook. After a cross-country flight and during the landing roll at the airport in McKinney, Texas, the Cessna 340's left main landing gear collapsed, causing substantial damage to the aileron. 120 0 obj
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This induces an adverse yaw that then requires a constant pressure on one rudder pedal to keep the nose straight. New nosegear bushings and straightening/rewelding of the engine mount was accomplished. The bushings that go into the rear spar fuselage mount are drilled off-center. The aircraft is properly supported on jacks for this check, and the landing gear should be cleaned and lubricated if needed. Copyright 2023 - Tennessee Aircraft Services, Inc. |, 2313 Technology Center Drive, Jackson, TN 38301, The latest 177 and 210 Spar AD 2023-02-17, Cessna 210! Cessna John Efinger (A&P/IA) takes us through all the basics of proper rigging of an airplane, so for all those requesting more maintenance type episodes, this is for you! R/STOL Hi-Lift Systems upgrade your Cessna permitting slower approach speeds that reduce wear and tear on landing gear, brakes, and tires. 33aY-Uf:_HuZh 0y9_7OKE,Sp(RMS6tp=xpp-ppq n0\$C%x&q6 (K1=&" La0$0R?e.s9
2W/2- I do perform, and encourage, "owner-assisted hands-on, if you are so inclined. We normally adjust one door at a time and start with it having a closed position that is at least 14 inch out. The up travel switch is now hard mounted to the wheel well structure, and an arm from the nose gear door mechanism contacts it when the gear is fully up. At least 17 different sizes of rigging tools are required to cover the various Cessna aircraft. | By TAS Aviation, Inc. | Facebook Log In Previous damage showed up during a shop inspection of a high-powered twin. Efinger Aviation & Maintenance First certified in 1959 and marketed as a 1960 model, the original 210 and 210A were 2900-pound airplanes powered by a Continental IO-470-E of 260 HP, a fuel-injected version of the 182's engine. Note the aileron trim indicators setting the same way you did for the rudder trim. The proper functioning of a landing gear system and components can be checked by performing a landing gear retraction test. Gear up is indicated by no lights on at all. Yep, Reseal leaking strut:$100/strut (labor only, parts extra), Drop the main struts & inject grease into the trunnion bearings:$300 (both sides). Discussion in 'Maintenance Bay' started by alexl, Feb 23, 2018. X L:H Rlzd,}6=.a`i V
Overall, R/STOL's Hi-Lift System permits 15 to 25 MPH slower approaches and requires as much as 40% less runway distance. I get it, when any inspector saw the notch in the door, why didn't that lead to an investigation as to "WHY"? Cessna fitted an airtight bulkhead behind the rear seats. Good service habits can easily protect your investment and extend the life of many components with something as simple as lubrication after each exterior wash, every 30-60 days or after flying in rain or humid weather conditions. From the outside of the airplane, make sure that the cowl flaps retract uniformly and completely. It is a small notch, and while a REALLY sketchy bandaid, with no logbook entry (none for the wing adjustment either), I do not believe I to be any airworthiness issue. It's a 6 to 8 hour process start-to-finish so many shops resist doing it and just swing the gear. The special gauges are needed for adjustment and the process is the same. When talking to mechanics and aircraft owners unfamiliar with the 210, the prevailing comment from them is about the problematic landing gear system. One case of unrelated maintenance and rigging problems involved a Piper Lance. Tom Ferguson has been flying since 1980. There could be some flight testing, too. Normally, the aircraft will be back to you by the end of the following week, and more than likely much sooner. It was noticed that the left aileron ground-adjustable trim tab was intentionally bent to nearly maximum deflection, and an extra ground-adjustable trim tab had been installed on the right aileron (it, too, had been bent to nearly maximum deflection). Many technologies have been developed over the years to meet these challenges in design and development of landing gear. 1966 . Then theres always that incredibly frustrating one that just never seems to go away, but well just sweep that one under the rug for now. Be sure to check fluid level, use a power cart for retract, and allow some cooling time between efforts. get out the tape measure, and start comparing sides. C170/180 Ski Attach Kit. If you fly solo almost all the time, check the rigging based on the unbalanced load of your fanny in the left seat. They all do. I think a lot of missing logs did not go missing accidentally. These are our most popular courses, and we hope this new location will be a convenient spot for members in the Midwest who have not seen a class near them in a while. We will go through all of the systems and how they work, problem areas, maintenance tips, and safe operation. With this in mind, i went back out to the airport to check out what i could visually inspect on the airplane. Thisprogram covers all aspects of aircraft rigging, including setting travels and tensions, symmetry check, measuring wing twist, determining true performance, flight check, making adjustments and troubleshooting. publication out there! Great Course well worth fee. At worst, it can mean a lost airplane. Keep up the good work and renew my membership for another three years. This is a full rig, by the book, from the landing gear motor to the tires. To do this, have a helper roll the trim wheel nose up/down while you clean the actuator chain & drive sprocket (located at the elevator access panel) with a small 3/4" or 1" wide bristle brush & solvent. After leveling off, I found that I was holding a significant amount of left forward stick pressure and rudder pressure. For this simplistic system, the pressure switch would be a good place to start with adjustments, or at least a check. Get out and make sure they are actually in a neutral position, which is fair with the trailing edge of the control surface the tab is attached to. Even if it was repaired, it may not be ready for flight. 1vb#QT%H" K Q`DU\f$
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Nu3-0#ygTDZ1+A9NNXR) aa;B_n}0"4,p"lMrbcfaQaj`X2pSN4mL>>015&&Mx+Z# Twin Cessna Landing Gear Rigging Tool The gear rigging tool is the specialized tool used for the gear rigging process of a Twin Cessna with an electromechanical landing gear, as outlined in our Rig It Right Video. Simple and reliable hydraulic pressure switch. First, verify that the ailerons are rigged correctly per the maintenance manual. The next fix they try is to adjust the push rod on one aileron. Adjustment is straightforward. Copyright Paul New 2015. Use caution, as some aircraft are out of their balance envelope in this configuration, so you might have to compensate. Probable cause: The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airplane's most recent inspection, which resulted in the right MLG collapsing during landing. Note that some cowl flap systems are designed so that the flap trails slightly in flight. Fill the fuel tanks and empty the baggage compartments. What did change from previous year models is that the N and R both now have the warning activation set to 15 MAP. Cessna never intended for these planes to last more than 10 years, so they never provided a way to lubricate these critical bearings. This increases the wings angle of incidence and angle of attack, thereby increasing the lift on that wing. P/N: AS-0001 Price: $140.00 each Eligible On: Cessna 150 thru 210, T303, 336, and 337 Aircraft Series with McFarlane or OEM Cessna Seat Rails installed STC: N/A FAA/PMA: Approved Weight: 4.3 oz. The springs and steering bungees should center the rudder when the nose gear is off the ground. He was an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative for a few years as well. We rarely hear about pressure switches being out of spec, but that is likely due to the system pressure never being checked. A sagging aileron or flap may be the cause of tremendous trim drag. Carb Heat Parts 137. For 1 thing it has the wrong sump drain installed.. No kidding. With the mounting bolt loosened, the technician can rotate the bushing which, in turn, raises or lowers the rear wing spar. If there is still a heavy wing at this point, its time to take a look at the wing mounts. This does not include a post-maintenance flight, which can result in minor tweaks and adjustments. Adam holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate with FAA Inspection Authorization. Paul will take you through the Airframe and Flight Controls. Upcoming Courses People fly to his shop in Fort Worth, TX from within & outside the United States. Its far less annoying this way when flying at night. After bending the tab over 45 degrees, they no longer have to hold constant rudder, but the heavy wing is still there. The N & R model emergency hand pumps tap off the hydraulic system external to the power pack. This program covers all aspects of aircraft rigging, including setting travels and tensions, symmetry check, measuring wing twist, determining true performance, flight check, making adjustments and troubleshooting. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. You probably already knew that. For more info on John, check out his website: https://www.cessnarigging.com/Follow Dan on Instagram @FlyWithDanSupport TakingOff at the Hangar Club and buy teeshirts at the store there: https://takingoff.s-films.com/ Support Christy: https://www.patreon.com/pilotchristy If you've bought a teeshirt-- do you think the higher quality Comfort Colors is worth the hassle?FlyingEyes Sunglasses! 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