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Pinto BT-POM 1212 - Revision 5
Section 6
Boom Prob lems
Problem:
The boom unfolds halfway and then stops.
Probable Cause:
Impurity in calibrated joint during assembled on
cylinders.
Remedy:
Disassemble joints and clean, shown in fi gure 1
Problem:
The boom does not align when unfolding.
Probable Cause:
1 Ball joint of the unfolding cylinder not adjusted.
2 Shock absorber springs (A) not adjusted or
damaged.
Remedy:
1 Adjust the joint according to the “Wing Alignment”
instructions on page 3.12 to 3.16.
2 Check the springs; replace them if damaged see
fi gure 2.
Problem:
The wing extensions do not align when folding.
Probable Cause:
Stop bolt not adjusted.
Remedy:
Adjust the screw to abtain alignment, as shown in
fi gure 3.
Problem:
The ball joint of the wing extension moves during the
unfolding and folding operation.
Probable Cause:
Loose joint.
Remedy:
Compress the spring, as shown in fi gure 4 (left).