ICON A5 - Horizontal Tail Tip Rinse

4-8 STRUCTURES / RINSE AFTER SALT WATER OPERATIONS
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C2
CHAPTER 4
2. Set the wing tip on the ground. A suitable elevated support can also be used and this may help
reduce the chance of getting water in the interior of the wing.
3. Remove nozzle attachments from garden hose and set water flow to a low gentle rate.
4. Carefully direct the flow of water over all metal parts, taking care not to get water into the interior
of the wing or wing center section.
5. Use a towel to dry surfaces. Leave wings extended until all surfaces have dried.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
Task is done when steps are complete and all surfaces have dried.
RELATED INFORMATION:
"Rinse After Salt Water Operations" on page 4-4
"Wing Fold Procedure" on page 18-3
"Wing Extend Procedure" on page 18-4
4.2.4 Horizontal Tail Tip Rinse
This task describes how to perform a fresh water rinse of the horizontal tail tips after exposure to salt
water.
TASK INFORMATION:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
Owner/Pilot
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
Consumables
None
TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove the horizontal tail tips.