Diamond Aircraft DV 20 E 2022, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
DV 20 E AMM
Time Limits and
Maintenance Checks
Doc # 4.02.25
Rev. 2
05-28-50
Page 11
15 Mar 2022
5. Tail
Interval
Inspection Items, Tail 100 200 1000 Initials
1. Examine the complete surface of the aft part of the fuselage,
vertical stabilizer, and horizontal stabilizer. Look especially for
damage (dents, cracks, holes, scratches and delamination).
Look especially around the access panels.
X X X
2. Visually examine the drain holes in the horizontal stabilizer.
Make sure that they are open.
X X
3. Visually examine the condition of the paint. Look for chips,
scratches, UV damage.
X X X
4. Examine the lower fin. Look especially for damage to the
bottom of the fin and correct attachment.
X X X
5. Remove the rudder.
S
Visually examine the hinge pin for cracks, corrosion and
fit in the composite.
S
If sleeve installed over the hinge pin: Replace the sleeve if
it is damaged or worn.
S
Lubricate the hinge bushes.
Refer to Chapter 55-40.
X X
6. Visually inspect the drain holes in the rudder for blockage. X X
7. View through the access holes in the vertical stabilizer spar
and visually inspect internal composite components for
disbonding with skin, and for delamination and cracks.
X X
8. Examine the rudder mounting and control cable connections. X X X
9. Examine the rudder support bracket. X X X
10. Visually examine the rudder pivot bearing for corrosion and
wear.
X X
11. Examine the bottom edge of the rudder. Look especially for
cracks and deformation.
X X X
12. Examine the rudder-stop reinforcement bars. Look especially
for cracks and corrosion.
X X X