ICON A5 - Inspection Instructions; Determine Roll Trim Tab Length

9-36 FLIGHT CONTROLS / ROLL TRIM TAB
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C3
CHAPTER 9
9.5.3 Inspection Instructions
9.5.3.1 Determine Roll Trim Tab Length
Use these instructions to determine the roll trim tab length required for straight and level flight.
TASK INFORMATION:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
06—Flight Controls
Consumables
None
TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove the existing roll trim tab from the aircraft (if installed).(See “Remove Roll Trim Tab” on
page 9-37.)
2. Verify that there is no water in either wing tip. Load the aircraft to the condition most used for
flying.
3. In trimmed level flight at 75 KIAS and with skid ball centered, release the control stick and
measure the time it takes for the aircraft to roll to 10° and to 20°. Also note the direction of the
roll (left or right).
4. Use the table as a guide to find the length of tab required.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
NOTE: There should be only one roll trim tab on the aircraft. Roll tabs
longer than 12 inches are not approved. If aircraft behavior indi-