04/26/21
Message Overview:
Message Name:
YOKES TILTED IN LEVEL FLIGHT
| Identifier: | 271OBS001 |
| Effectivity: | AIRCRAFT 20501 - 20999 |
| System: | Flight Controls |
| System Description: | 27-11-00 |
| Schematic Diagram: | None |
| Wiring Diagram: | None |
Message Description:
Both yokes seem tilted to one side, in level flight even with the aileron trim adjusted.
Possible Causes:
- Aileron Cable tension
- Aileron system rigging
- Aileron control surface balancing
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
Quick Links:
| Functional Test of the Aileron Cable Tension - Wing Cables (WS35.60 to WS292.00) | AMM 27-11-00-720-801 |
| Functional Test of the Aileron Cable Tension - Autopilot, Control Column and Fuselage Cables | AMM 27-11-00-720-805 |
| Functional Test of the Aileron Control System - Friction Test | AMM 27-11-00-720-806 |
| Rigging of the Aileron Control Cables | AMM 27-11-00-820-801 |
| Rigging Check of the Aileron Position Sensor | AMM 27-11-13-220-801 |
| Rigging Check of the Aileron Control Surfaces | AMM 27-11-17-220-801 |
| Balancing of the Aileron Control Surfaces | AMM 27-11-17-820-802 |
| Functional Test of the Aileron Trim System | AMM 27-12-00-720-801 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Perform the Aileron Cable tension check as per AMM tasks AMM 27-11-00-720-801 and AMM 27-11-00-720-805.
- If cable tension is found out of tolerance, rectify as required.
- If cable tension is good, continue with next step.
- Perform the rigging check of the Aileron system as per RIL-BD-0023.
- Perform rigging adjustments if required.
- If no adjustments are required, continue with next step.
- Perform the balancing check of the Aileron control surfaces.
- Do close out