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FLIGHT CONTROLS / PITCH CONTROLS 9-45
CHANGE C3 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 9
Special Tools Required
Digital level with 0.1° resolution and Alt Ref function, calibrated to manufacturer’s instructions.
A second person will be required during the inspection process.
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
06—Flight Controls
Consumables
None
TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Secure digital level to elevator surface with its long axis perpendicular to elevator hinge line.
2. Hold the elevator so that its trailing edge aligns with horizontal tail tips (take the average if left
and right align differently). Set the Alt Ref function of the level.
3. Have a helper move the control stick to lower the elevator trailing edge down hard against the
stop (stop contact at aft bellcrank should be heard). While holding very light (1-2 lb
f
) upward pres-
sure on the elevator trailing edge to remove play, record level reading at maximum TED travel.
4. Have a helper move the control stick to raise the elevator trailing edge up hard against the stop
(stop contact should be heard). Record level reading at maximum TEU travel.
RESULT:
Reg. No. of Aircraft:
Date of Test:
Initials of Technician:
VERIFICATION METHOD:
Record results and compare against requirements.
Elevator ____° TED (21±2°) ____° TEU (19±1°)