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RA - FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH
SERVICE MANUAL EXTRA 200
PAGE DATE: 1. July 1996
51-60-00 CONTROL SURFACE BALANCING
51-60-01 Weighing and Determination of Control
Surface Moments
All weighing of control surfaces is performed with surface
removed from aircraft. Weighing and determination of con-
trol surfaces moments is necessary after repairs or painting.
Weigh the control surfaces including the mass balances in
disassembled condition. The aileron weight includes the
spade. Copy page 31, enter the values (W, m, r) there and
check whether the surface weights or moments are within
the given tolerances. If they are not, contact the manufac-
turer for advice.
For the determination of control surface moments follow
the steps as described below and use two balancing mandrels
like shown in the Figure 2:
Balancing Mandrels
Figure 2
Procedure
1 Remove the control surface (refer to chapter 27).
2 Reinstall the bolts in two brackets.
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