DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG-500M
4.2.1 ff
The sheet metal plate securing
of the securing device disengaged
must be flush with the main pin
vertical pin of the vertical pin
main pin securing
engaged
Rig the left outboard panel accordingly.
5. Rigging of the stabilizer
Set the trim nose down.
Screw the tool W 38/2 into the securing plate (near the top of the left
surface of the fin). Pull out the securing with the tool, move it
downwards to engage in the rigging position. Set the stabilizer on, so
that the roller at the fuselage side push rod is inserted into the funnel at
the elevator.
Watch carefully the procedure.
When the stabilizer is set down and
slide forward in the funnel if you hold
the elevator in the pertinent position.
Release the securing device by pulling
out with the tool and engage the
securing device by lifting the tool. The
securing plate must be flush with the surface of the fin. Screw out the
tool.
Check for correct elevator connection by looking from the rear into the
gap at the right hand side of the rudder.
6. Tape the gaps of the wing-fuselage junction and at the wing joint.
7. Positive control check.
Issued: April 1997 App. 4.3