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: 181 of 298
Remove the ventral fin to allow access to the assembly.
Un-bolt and disconnect the trim shaft from the elevator. Use tape, seat belts or similar to apply full-
aft to the control column and hold it in place. This is to raise the elevator out of the work area and
prevent it from dropping back down.
Un-bolt the lubron block from the pivot plate and remove the spring-loaded shaft.
Un-bolt the control cable from the pivot arm and remove.
Un-bolt the pivot assembly from the fibreglass tail horn and remove from the aircraft.
6.69.4 Inspection & Repair
Required Tools:
Spanners / Socket Wrench
Parts and Material:
Graphite lubricant (if required)
Replacement pivot bearings (if required)
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Visually inspect for excess wear or contamination of the lubron block.
If required, apply fresh graphite lubricant
Inspect the pivot bearings for condition and replace if required.
Inspect hardware for damage or corrosion.
6.69.5 Installation
Reverse the removal procedure above for installation.
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.
