AA-5 Series
Maintenance Manual
(5) Remove the 2 L/H center hinge mounting bolts (8) and washers (9).
(6) Remove elevator stop bolts (12) and spacers (13).
(7) Remove spar attach bolts (10) and washers (11).
(8)
Pull the horizontal stabilizer aft and remove it from the aircraft.
B. Horizontal Stabilizer Installation
(1) Position the horizontal stabilizer to its installed location and check the clearance between the aft spar and the
aft fuselage bulkhead. If a gap exists, shim the forward carry through spar forward by installing 5302050-1
shims (maximum of three per side) until the aft spar is flush against the aft bulkhead. (Reference Figure 55-
03)
NOTE:
The AN6 bolt length may be revised as required.
NOTE:
If the forward carry through spar is shimmed, install 5302055-5 shims as necessary between
the carry through spar and the pulley bracket support assembly to align the aft attach lugs of
support assembly (7) flush with the external surface of the aft bulkhead.
(2) Install the aft spar mounting bolts (10) and washers (11). Torque to standard value. (Refer to Chapter 91)
(3)
Check the clearance between the forward stabilizer spar attach points and the carry through spar. If the gap is
greater than 0.010 inch, install 5301034-3 shims (5) as required to reduce the gap to 0.010 inch or less and
install forward mounting bolts and washers (4). Torque to standard value. (Refer to Chapter 91)
NOTE:
AN4 Bolt (4) length may be revised as required.
(4) Install 2 ea. AN4-13A bolts (8) through the left side of hinge (14), the rear stabilizer spar, aft bulkhead and
pulley support brace (7) and secure with washers and nuts (not numbered). Torque to standard value. (Refer
to Chapter 91)
(5) Install elevator stops (12) and spacers (13).
(6) Connect the elevator and trim linkages, and rig. (Refer to Chapter 27)
(7) Install tailcone, aft fuselage inspection covers and fairings. (Refer to Chapter 53)
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