Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Elevators – GB1-5520-00-00
Service Elevators
1. At the inboard end of each elevator, remove 6 bolts which fix the elevator to the elevator connector
2. At the outboard end of each elevator, unscrew the hinge pin from the elevator, then pull the hinge
pin out of the elevator while holding the elevator in place
3. Remove the elevator backwards away from the airplane
NOTE: The electric line to the elevator trim servo in the LH elevator has to be disconnected;
slide elevator backwards about 70mm / 3’’, then disconnect.
4. Clean all components
5. Inspect standard fasteners in accordance with 5-06 , No.1
6. Inspect welded assembly in accordance with 5-06 , No.5
7. Inspection of composite structures is described in section 51-01 .
8. Repair of composite structures is described in sections 51-05 to 51-08 .
9. To reinstall, maneuver elevator in place, then insert hinge pin
NOTE: Connect the elevator trim servo in the LH elevator
10. Secure the hinge pin at the threaded end with torque seal
11. Install fasteners to connect with elevator connector, use new self-locking nuts
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12. Check for correct installation
13. Function check of trim servo connection:
actuate elevator trim, observe tab moving:
trim tail heavy = tab moving down
trim nose heavy=tab moving up
Elevator Deflection
1. Deflect elevator fully down and fully up, against bump stops
2. Measure distance from leading edge stabilizer to leading edge elevator horn,
must be between 220
– 240 mm / 8.6 – 9.4 in either direction
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Actual value: