AMD 601XL / 601XLI / 650LS / 650LSi SLSA MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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AILERON
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the aileron push rod at the inboard end of the aileron.
2. Remove the hinge pin and the aileron will be loose.
REINSTALL the flap in reverse order of removal, safety the hinge pins, check deflection
and control stops Left and Right. See aircraft part drawings for details. Perform wing
section of Table 1. Check that aileron cables are properly tensioned as per Table 1.
Note:
Check for free play in the aileron control system. When holding the control stick
stationary, beyond minor flexing, there should be no free play in the system when
gently pushing up or down on the aileron trailing edges. Note that if the ailerons are
not locked when the aircraft is parked outside, wind can damage the system.
WARNING: Do not fly with loose, sloppy or damaged controls.
RUDDER
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the two control cables from the rudder horn.
2. Disconnect the tail light wiring.
3. Remove the lower hinge bolt.
4. Remove the upper hinge bolt and remove the rudder.
Caution: Do not lose the hinge bushings.
REINSTALL the rudder in reverse order of removal. Check all bolts for safety. Check
deflection and control stops. See aircraft part drawings for details. Perform Empennage
section of Table 1.
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