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Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
JTM001-1
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
REVISION
1
Dated: Nov 2011
Issued By: SW
Page: 143 of 233
11.6 ELEVATOR TRIM
– CONTROL LEVER ASSY
11.6.1 DESCRIPTION
The control lever for the elevator trim is mounted on the centre console.
The assembly includes friction plates so that the lever does not move once in position.
11.6.2 TRIM CONTROL LEVER REMOVAL
For a type 1 assembly:
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Remove the cotter pin and lock nut from the lever pivot.
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Remove the locking bolt from the front of the friction plate.
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Remove the lever from the pivot shaft.
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Remove the machine screw attaching the control cable to the lever
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Remove the assembly from the centre console.
For a type 2 assembly:
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Remove the cotter pin and lock nut from the lever pivot.
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Remove the lever from the pivot shaft.
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Remove the machine screw attaching the control cable to the lever
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If required, drill the TLR rivets to remove the housing from the centre console.
For a type 2 assembly:
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Remove the cotter pin and lock nut from the pivot shaft.
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Remove the levers from the pivot shaft
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Remove the machine screw attaching the control cable to the lever
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If necessary, drill the rivets to allow removal of the pivot housing. Note that the two end pieces of
the housing connect to the central spacer with a thread and will need to be un-screwed for
disassembly.
11.6.3 INSPECTION & REPAIR
Inspect the friction plates for excess wear, galling or other damage.
After installation carry out the functional tests and inspections noted below.
11.6.4 INSTALLATION
Reverse the removal procedure above for installation.
Adjust the tension of the pivot bolt to give the required friction force.
Use a new cotter pin.
WARNING
All spherical rod end bearings must be fitted with a large washer on the outside of the through-
bolt to prevent the bearing case and cable releasing in the event of a bearing failure.