MAINTENANCE MANUAL ASTIR CS
Rev. 9 28. Nov. 2005
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Annual Inspection
During each annual inspection check front and rear attachment for noticeable play
before de-rigging the horizontal stabilizer. Therefore move the stabilizer at the tips
carefully to all directions.
• If play is noticed in the front attachment the spherical bolt must be replaced (see
figure 1). Determine the ball diameter. When ordering advise the measured diameter
"D" + 0.1 mm. Also advise gap width “S” as measured.
• Remove spherical bolt from elevator. Check bolt for cracks.
• Upon re-installation apply correct torque. (20 Nm, tolerance +4 / -2). (NOTE: See
also MSB 306-38).
• if play is noticed in the rear attachment the retaining pins 102-2142.46 must be
replaced as follows: (refer to figure 2):
• remove horizontal stabilizer.
• loosen nut M8, hold bolt using a screwdriver.
• during removal of the bolts pay attention that the large washers remain on the
aluminum plate.
Torque with 13 Nm
Figure 2