ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev. 8
MM-8-49
Sep
20/17
B. Stabilizer Inspection (F-28F)
1. Inspect in accordance with Table 8-2.
NOTE:
If either stabilizer requires replacement, it shall be necessary to install a new
spar, as stabilizers are match-drilled to spar on installation.
C. Stabilizer Installation (F-28F) (See Figure 8-16)
1. Apply lubriplate or equivalent to the spar (3) and slide the spar into the tailcone spar
mounts.
NOTE:
Install the spar with mount hole for the bolt (4) to the left side of the tailcone.
2. Align bolt hole in the spar with hole in the spar mount located inside the tailcone
inspection panel and install bolt (4). Torque bolt.
3. Install and secure access panel (7) on the left side of the tailcone.
4. Apply lubriplate or equivalent to the O.D. of the spar extending from each side of the
tailcone.
5. Slide stabilizers (4) and (5) onto the spar (3).
6. Align bolt holes in the stabilizer to the holes in the spar and install bolts (2) in each
stabilizer. Torque bolts.
NOTE:
When installing a new stabilizer and spar, proceed as follows:
a)
Lubricate and install spar in the tailcone. Secure with bolt (4).
b)
Lubricate O.D. of the spar and slide the stabilizer in position.
c)
Align pre-drilled pilot holes (#41 drill size) in the stabilizer to pilot holes in
the spar.
d)
Drill through stabilizer and spar in the pilot hole positions with a #12 drill
(.189 diameter).
e)
Install bolts (2) and torque.
7. Shim between the aft tab (1) and the tailcone with washers and secure with screw.
NOTE:
Shim thickness (washers) to equal gap between the inboard end of the stabilizer
and tailcone. This dimension may vary from side to side.
8-15
HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS – 280F
A. Stabilizer Removal (280F) (See Figure 8-17)
1. Remove screw and washers from tab (1) in aft end of stabilizer.
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