Extra 300LT - Elevator

CHAPTER 27
PAGE 27
PAGE DATE: 21. March 2014
MAINTENANCE MANUAL EXTRA 300LT
27-30-01 Elevator
Removal/Installation
Before the removal of the elevator, the vertical stabilizer has
to be disassembled.
1 Remove the respective access panels.
2 Remove the rudder as per Chapter 27-20-01
3 Remove the vertical stabilizer as per Chapter 55-30-00.
4 Loosen the bowden cables from the trim tab. If a replace-
ment is necessary order new cable.
5 Disconnect the elevator actuator arm from the push-pull rod.
6 Loosen the hinge bolts and the ground bonding leads and
remove the bolts.
7 Install in reverse sequence of removal. Observe the second
note of Chapter 27-00-00.
Rigging
I M P O R T A N T Before beginning any adjustments, inspect control rods,
levers and hinges for signs of wear or damage and check
if control rod lengths correspond with the measure-
ments given in Chapter 27-00-02. Replace parts and
correct lengths if necessary as per Chapter 27-00-01.
1 Remove the canopy and the main fuselage cover as per Chap-
ter 53 and the seats as per Chapter 25.
2 Secure the rear control stick in the neutral position. (Verti-
cal back plane of the torque tube parallel to the control stick
like shown in Figure 18).