Diamond DA 42 NG, Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
DA 42 NG AMM Flight Controls
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
Doc # 7.02.15
Rev. 4
27-50-00
Page 207
15 Mar 2018
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE ACTUATOR WHEN YOU OPERATE IT. THE
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY.
(10) Check actuator extension:
S
Hold the actuator rod end clear of the
structure.
S
Set the ELECT. MASTER switch to ON.
S
Set the flap selector switch to APP.
S
When the actuator stops moving, set the
flap switch to UP.
S
When the actuator stops moving, set the
ELECT. MASTER switch to OFF.
Use a piece of a string through the eye
end.
(11) Measure the extension of the actuator push-rod. The distance between the center of the
eye-end of the actuator rod and the
center of the actuator swivel block
mounting must be 379.7 mm (14.87 in).
(12) If the actuator pushrod extension is not
correct, adjust the cam rod:
S
Loosen the nuts which attach the cam rod to
the plate at the eye end.
S
Turn the nuts to move the cam rod.
S
Tighten the nuts.
Refer to Figure 3.
One turn clockwise decreases the
extension by 1 mm (0.04 in).
Torque 6.4 Nm (4.7 lbf.ft.).
(13) Repeat steps 11 and 12 as necessary to get the
correct extension.
(14) Disconnect the rod end on flap attachment on
all 4 flap connections.
At the flap.
(15) Set the flap actuator to flap UP.