9-54 FLIGHT CONTROLS / PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C3
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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
1. Remove the horizontal tail tips.
2. Disconnect the trim tab pushrod by removing cotter pin, clevis pin, and washer. Discard the cotter
pin and replace the clevis pin if worn.
3. Disconnect elevator pushrod bolt at the center of the elevator.
4. Push the elevator trailing edge up to gain access to the center hinge hardware.
5. Disconnect elevator center hinge bolt and washer.
6. Remove outboard elevator hinge screws—two on each side.
7. Remove elevator from the aircraft carefully allowing the trim push rod to slide through the
elevator.
8. Remove the trim actuator push rod from the trim actuator by removing the cotter pin, clevis pin,
and washer. Discard the cotter pin and replace the clevis pin if worn.
9. Inspect the trim actuator pin hole for wear and discard actuator if worn.
10. If trim actuator needs to be replaced, remove the actuator and mounting bracket from the hori-
zontal tail by removing all four cross head screws and then slide the subassembly out of the hori-
zontal tail enough to disconnect electrical harness. Remove actuator subassembly completely
from the aircraft.
11. If trim actuator needs to be replaced, remove the actuator from the mounting bracket by
removing the four mounting screws, washers, and nuts.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
This procedure is successful when the trim actuator and mounting bracket are successfully removed
from the aircraft.
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