FLIGHT CONTROLS / FLAP CONTROLS 9-77
CHANGE C3 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5. There are two NAS1149C0463R washers located between the base of the stud and the strut; be
sure they are not lost when the strut is removed.
6. If desired, remove the ball stud attached to the outboard flap pushrod using two 1/2 inch
wrenches.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
This task is complete with the flap gas strut is completely removed from the aircraft.
RELATED INFORMATION:
"Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings" on page 3-34
9.9.4.4 Install Flap Gas Strut
Use the following instructions to install the gas strut on 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
LOCTITE
®
243™
1. Due to the slight compression of the strut on installation, it is easiest to first install the strut’s ball
stud as a separate part, then install the strut itself. Be sure to locate the ball end of the stud facing
outboard. Use LOCITITE
®
243™ on the threads of the ball stud. Torque the ball stud nut to 50
in-lb
f
.
2. Ensure that there are two NAS1149C0463R washers on the threaded stud that attaches the
cylinder end of the strut to the structure, prior to strut installation.See Figure 9-49.