Diamond Aircraft DV 20 E 2022, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
Standard Practices and
Structures
DV 20 E AMM
Page 2
15 Mar 2022
51-60-00
Doc # 4.02.25
Rev. 2
A. Rudder
To balance the rudder it must be supported at the top pivot pin and the bottom mounting bracket.
The center line of the rudder must be horizontal.
Use any suitable method to support the rudder horizontally at the pivot axis.
The rudder must be able to rotate freely around the pivot axis.
Remove the stop bolts from the lower mounting bracket before weighing and balancing.
The residual moment is tail heavy.
Figure 1: Rudder Static Balance