ICON A5, Maintenance Manual

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FLIGHT CONTROLS / YAW CONTROLS 9-101
CHANGE C3 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CH
AP
TER 9
T
ASK
I
NSTRUCTIONS
:
1. Remove AFT tail access panel directly under the rudder. (See “Removal and Installation of
Inspection Panels and Fairings” on page 3-34.)
2. The actuation weldment directly under the air rudder has a pushrod attached to it. Remove the
bolt that connects that pushrod to the weldment.
3. Loosen jam nut on the pushrod.
4. Rotate the rodend bearing 1/2 turn at a time to obtain the desired rudder position.
5. Reattach bolt and torque per AC43.13 standard torques.
6. Swing rudder through range of motion ensuring the bellcrank does not make contact with
surrounding structure.
NOTE
: Once reassembled, the rudder travel and deflection limits must fall
within the range specified in the maintenance manual. (See
“Inspect Yaw Rigging” on page 9-85.)
7. Reassemble AFT tail access panel. (See “Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fair-
ings” on page 3-34.)
V
ERIFICATION
M
ETHOD
:
Verify rigging matches rudder travel and deflection limits. (See “Inspect Yaw Rigging” on page 9-85.)
A functional test flight should be done to ensure proper operation and minimized yawing effect.
R
ELATED
I
NFORMATION
:
"Inspect Yaw Rigging" on page 9-85
"Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings" on page 3-34
9.10.4.3 Adjust Rudder Pedal Rigging
Use this task to adjust the rudder pedal rigging.
T
ASK
I
NFORMATION
:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
Digital level with 0.1° resolution and Alt Ref function, calibrated to manufacturer’s instructions.
Parts Required