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Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
Issued By: AS
Page: 156 of 298
6.56 Manual Flap Lever Assembly (all J-Series)
6.56.1 Description
Many Jabiru Aircraft are fitted with a manual flap system similar to that shown in Figure 102. In these
systems the pilot pulls down on the lever to lower the flaps.
3 positions are available: up, first stage and second stage. The positions are controlled by the
position of holes in the lever mounting plate.
6.56.2 Removal
Required Tools:
Fine pliers
Screwdrivers
Parts and Material:
Heavy duty tape
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Apply heavy duty tape or similar to both wing flaps, holding them up.
Remove the cotter pin and nut from the lever. Remove the lever from the mount plate.
Remove the screw holding the drive shaft to the handle.
WARNING
Do not allow flaps to drop when disconnected from the handle or damage to the flaps, wings or
fuselage may result.
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.
6.56.3 Inspection & Repair
Required Tools:
N/A
Parts and Material:
N/A
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Visually inspect the handle for wear or cracking of the fibreglass. Small cracks between the moulded
handgrip and the structural plate forming the handle may be repaired using 5-minute araldite.
Inspect hardware for damage and replace as necessary.
6.56.4 Installation
For installation reverse the removal procedure.
Ensure tape is removed from flaps and an operational test carried out before use.