PS-28 Cruiser
PS-28N Cruiser
CR-MM-1-0-00
CHAPTER 5 – TAIL UNIT
Revision No.: 22
Date of issue: 2018-09-27
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5.3
Removal / Installation
5.3.1 Horizontal stabilizer removal
Type of maintenance: heavy
Authorization to perform:
See point 2.5.3.
Tools needed:
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wrench size 7/16 in
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screwdriver
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cutting pliers
NOTE:
For stabilizer removal three persons are requested.
(a) Remove the bolts (6, Fig. 5-5) from top side of the stabilizer fairing (5).
(b) Unscrew the bolts (4) and remove fiberglass cover (3).
(c) Disconnect the trim tab actuator connector located between the stabilizer and fuselage.
(d) Unscrew the nut (19, Fig. 5-5), remove washer (20), bolt (18) and disconnect elevator
control rod (17).
(e) Unscrew the nuts (11), remove washers (12), and bolts (10).
(f) Hold the full deflection of the rudder.
(g) Carefully pull out the stabilizer (1) in horizontal direction of the attachments and store it in
such a way that a damage cannot occur.
5.3.2 Horizontal stabilizer installation
Type of maintenance: heavy
Authorization to perform:
See point 2.5.3.
Tools needed:
-
wrench size 7/16 in
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screwdriver
-
pliers
NOTE:
For stabilizer installation three persons are requested.
(a) Clean all attachments and apply lubricant grease on it.
(b) Hold the full deflection of the rudder.
(c) Put the horizontal stabilizer (1, Fig. 5-5) from behind to the fuselage so that it slides on two
pins (7); slip stabilizer up to stop.
(d) Insert bolts (10) into rear hinges (8; 9), slip washers (12), screw and tighten nuts (11).
(e) Connect the trim tab actuator connector, and secure it with cable tie.
(f) By means of the bolt (18), washer (20), and nut (19) connect elevator control rod (17) and
tighten nut.
(g) Install rear cover (3). The lower bolt (4) screw at first.
(h) Screw the bolts (6) on top side stabilizer fairings (5).