Pilot´s Operating Handbook of ATEC 322 Faeta LSA with Rotax 912iS engine
ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic
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6.1.
Introduction
The assembly of individual parts of the aircraft is described in this chapter. At least two persons are
needed for assembly/disassembly. All parts necessary for assembly are delivered with the aircraft.
Before assembly, clean, grease and then secure all pins. Pay attention to correct adjustment of
ailerons and flaps, which is carried out by shortening and prolonging of connecting pushrods.
During each next assembly, it is necessary to replace locking nuts and split pins with new pieces.
After aircraft assembly, carry out deflections adjustment by levelling record and engine run test with
a focus on both fuel tanks function and check fuel indicators correct function.
6.2.
Horizontal Tail (HT) Assembly / Disassembly
At least two people are needed for HT assembly/disassembly. Third person is recommended to push
the fuselage tail down to the ground to enable better access to HT fittings. Pay attention to avoid a
fall of small parts into the inner space of the tail fin during manipulation!!
Horizontal tail assembly
•Elevator pushrod connection
Deflect the control stick to the fully „pushed“ position and secure (block) it softly to avoid its
movement during assembly. This enables better access to the elevator pushrod, which is then
protruding from the tail fin.
Then the assistant pushes the fuselage tail down to the ground holding it in such position during all
the process of assembly to enable better access to HT fitting.
Take the HT and place it over the siderudder in such a position to keep an access to the pushrod end
protruding from the tail fin. Then the second assistant will hold it with the elevator maximally
deflected in „up“ position, so that the elevator control lever is protruding from the HT surface.At
least two people are needed for HT assembly/disassembly. Third person is recommended to push
the fuselage tail down to the ground for better access to HT. Pay attention to avoid a fall of small
parts into the tail fin inner space during manipulation!
Connect the pushrod with the elevator control lever by the pin of Ø 5mm and split pin.
Connect the cable connector of the servo (in case of electrical trim option).
•Fixing the HT to the fuselage
Settle the HT on the fuselage tail and screw two main fitting screws M8, but do not tighten them
fully yet. Insert the vertical screw M6 (with nylon) into the hole on the upper side of the HT and
tighten it fully with adequate power. Come back to both main fitting screws M8 and tighten them
fully.
•Screws securing
Secure both M8 screws with a binding wire. Appropriate holes for binding wires are situated in the
main fitting and four holes are in the head of the screw. Secure the vertical nylon-screw with a
