CR-MM-1-0-00
PS-28 Cruiser
PS-28N Cruiser
CHAPTER 5 – TAIL UNIT
Date of issue: 2018-09-27
Revision No.: 22
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(j) Perform check the trim tab operation and elevator deflections (see 6.4.3), possibly
adjusting of elevator deflections (see 6.4.4)
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5.3.5 Trim tab removal
Type of maintenance: heavy
Authorization to perform:
See point 2.5.3.
Tools needed:
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pliers, cutting pliers
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electric drill, drill diam. 3.2 mm (1/8 in)
(a) Remove cotter pin (5, Fig. 5-6), washers (4), pin (3) and disconnect control rod (6) from
the trim tab control lever (2).
(b) Drill out the rivets (8) connecting the piano hinge with elevator.
(c) Remove the trim tab (1) with piano hinge (7) from elevator.
1 Trim tab
7
Piano hinge
2 Control lever
8
Rivet
3 Pin
9
Balance tab
4 Washer
10 Control lever
5 Cotter pin
11 Control rod
6 Control rod
Fig. 5-6
: Elevator tabs removal / installation