CHAPTER 27
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL EXTRA 300/SC
PAGE DATE: 16. June 2008
27-00-00 GENERAL
(Refer to Figure 1) The EXTRA 300/SC is standard equipped
with a conventional control stick and adjustable rudder
pedals. The control surfaces are operated by a direct me-
chanical linkage. The control surface deflections are shown
in Figure 2. A rubber plugged hole is installed in the bottom
fuselage cover for rear torque tube bearing lubrication.
Figure 1 Controls
Free Play in the Control System
With controls (stick and rudder pedals) locked, the free play
measured at the control surfaces must not exceed the values
listed:
Aileron: ±1 mm
*
Elevator: ±1 mm
*
Trim tab: ±2 mm
*
The rudder has a direct cable connection with retracting
springs and is therefore always under tension.
* measured at the trailing edge
and max. chord