Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Aileron Trim Tab - GB1-2717-40-00
1 Disconnect control rod from trim tab by removing cotter pin and pulling out Clevis.
2 Uninstall inner hinge by removing AN525 fasteners
3 Remove trim tab
4 Reassemble in reverse order, install cotter pin to secure Clevis.
5 Check for free movement
6 Check deflection and play within the tolerances
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7 Check for correct installation and function
Aileron Trim Tab Deflection and allowable play
1. Run aileron trim to nose heavy stop,
measure trim tab trailing edge 3 mm / 0.11 in higher than elevator trailing edge
2. Run aileron trim to tail heavy stop,
measure trim tab trailing edge 35 mm / 1.37 in lower than elevator trailing edge
3. Set aileron trim to neutral indication (trim tab trailing edge app 4 mm / 0.15 in lower than aileron
trailing edge) and check for free play, which must not exceed ± 1 mm.
If play exceeds tolerance, contact Game Composites.
Aileron Trim Servo
Type: T3-12A
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Manufacturer: The Ray Allen Company Inc.
1341 Distribution Way Suite 15, Vista, CA92081, USA
www.rayallencompany.com
No regular maintenance is required for the unit.
If defective, the unit must be replaced.
1 Disconnect the trim control rod at the trim tab
2 Remove the four screws that attach the actuator to the elevator
3 Disconnect the electrical plug while removing the unit from the elevator
4 Remove Servo
NOTE: If threads in composite to locate the trim servo are stripped, refer to section 5-06
5 Disconnect trim rod, if required
6 If malfunction is detected, unit has to be replaced
7 Reconnect trim rod
8 Install cotter pin
9 To reinstall, reverse steps 1 – 5
10 Install cotter pin trim rod to trim tab
11 Check for correct installation and function:
Actuate aileron trim from stop to stop, observe tab moving and trim position indication for equal
direction and synchronization:
trim right wing heavy = tab moving down
trim left wing heavy = tab moving up
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