Document: SLSA-MIP-5-4-0-US
Date of Issue: 05/2016
Revision: -
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5.3.6
Trim tab installation
Type of maintenance: heavy
Authorization to perform:
LSA mechanic or A&P mechanic (Airframe and Power plant)
Tools needed:
pliers, wire nippers
riveting pliers
Insert the trim tab with piano hinge into the elevator.
Rivet piano hinge into the elevator.
Check for free rotation of the trim tab.
Connect control rod end to the trim tab lever. Secure the pins with cotter pin.
At installation follow instructions in para 6.3.1.
Perform check (see 6.4.3.5), adjust trim tab deflections if needed (see 6.4.4.5).
5.3.7
Rudder removal
Type of maintenance: heavy
Authorization to perform:
LSA mechanic or A&P mechanic (Airframe and Power plant)
Tools needed:
wrench size 3/8 in, 7/16 in
Remove horizontal stabilizer (see 5.3.1).
Remove the nuts from bolts on both hinges of the rudder.
Remove top bolt from the hinge and lift the rudder from lower hinge.
Remove the rudder and store it in such a way that the damage cannot occur.
5.3.8
Rudder installation
Type of maintenance: heavy
Authorization to perform:
LSA mechanic or A&P mechanic (Airframe and Power plant)
Tools needed:
wrench size 3/8 in, 7/16 in
Inspect the attachments on the rudder, clean them and apply lubricant grease on them.
Do the same for the attachments on the fin.
Set the rudder to the hinges on the fin.
Put the bolt on top hinge and screw the nut.
Connect bottom hinge to the rudder control lever.
Perform check (see 6.4.3.4), and adjustment of deflections if needed (see 6.4.4.4).
Install horizontal stabilizer (see 5.3.2).
5.4
Check / Adjustment
No procedures included.
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