ICON A5 - Remove Flap Gas Strut

9-76 FLIGHT CONTROLS / FLAP CONTROLS
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C3
CHAPTER 9
RELATED INFORMATION:
"Inspect Flap Rigging" on page 9-65
"Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings" on page 3-34
"Remove Flap Actuator" on page 9-71
"Rigging Flap Controls" on page 9-67
9.9.4.3 Remove Flap Gas Strut
Use the following instructions to remove the gas strut from the flap system.
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. Fold the appropriate wing if desired for easier access.
2. Remove the wing fold access panel located on the bottom surface of the outboard wing. (See
“Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings” on page 3-34.)
3. The gas strut is located just outboard of the access hole. The piston rod end of the strut attaches
to the outboard flap pushrod and the cylinder end of the strut attaches to a threaded stud
bonded to the wing structure. Remove the ball retaining clip from the rod end of the strut.
4. Pull the rod end socket off the ball-end stud. Be aware that there will be some preload on the
strut if its cylinder is still holding pressure.