Yes, Charger = Pathfinder

"john smith" wrote in message
...
If the Charger is a PA28-235 predecessor to the Pathfinder predecessor
to the Dakota (PA28-236), then the Charger may have a four tank system
akin to the Cherokee Six, in which case the fuel selector is on the
floor as indicated.

Dave Butler wrote:
GE wrote:

I recently purchased a 1973 Cherokee Charger. So far, I am really
enjoying
the aircraft, but I have a question that has gone unanswered. There is
no
mention of it in the POH or the information manual that I have.

Beneath the throttle quadrant but above the fuel selector (on the right
side), there is a knob that I am unsure about. This knob rotates and
turns a
marker that indicates "L" or "R". I believe that this may be a trim
for the
vertical stabilizer but I am unsure of how and when to use it.

I could be totally wrong, so any advice on this would be greatly
appreciated.


I've never flown a '73 Charger, but I'm a little confused by your
description. The PA28s I've flown have the fuel selector on the side
wall by my left knee, not near the throttle quadrant. But OK, your fuel
selector must be in the floor in the center under the throttle quadrant.

It sounds like you are describing rudder trim. It should be several
turns from the stop in one direction to the stop in the other direction.
Turn it to the right during takeoff and climb to relieve the rudder
pressure otherwise required to keep the ball centered. At level off and
beginning of cruise, turn it to the left to center the ball with your
feet on the floor.

The rudder pressure required isn't that great in a Cherokee anyway, so
if you don't want to fool with it, just adjust it for cruise and use
right rudder as required during climb.

Dave