Manufacturer: PPHU
EKOLOT
Type: KR-030 TOPAZ
Handling, Maintenance and Periodic Inspections
Manual
Issue: 1
Rev. N
o
:
Date: July 2010
Date:
Page
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8 ADJUSTMENT POINTS OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM
8.1 Adjustment of elevator
can be done through screwing in or out the
elevator rod eye. See: 8-5, pos. 3. Locknut must be loosened prior to
this activity. When the adjustment is finished, the push-pull rod eye
must be secured with a locknut and Loctite 262.
8.2 Ailerons control system
is adjustable by changing length of push rods
(recommended to be carried out in Ekolot workshop)
8.3 Rudder control system
is equipped with neutral position adjustment
system with pedals in neutral position, (see Pic. 8 – 10), as well as
adjustment of deflection, by means of changing positions of limiters
mounted on the push-pull rod.
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Pic. 8-10. Rudder neutral position adjustment point
1.
Setting the neutral position of the ruder.
2.
Remove the adjustment tip of the rudder push rod from the bolt on
the middle lever.
3.
Position pedal in neutral position and immobilize.
4.
Prior to screwing the adjusting tip in or out (see: 8-10) neutral position
of rudder must be maintained. Secure the end applying the same
method as used for rudder assembly components.
Adjustable tip of the
rudder push-pull rod
Middle lever
View of the central tunnel from then right side of
the cockpit