11-12 FUSELAGE AND VERTICAL TAIL / WATER RUDDER
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C1
4. While standing outside by the water rudder surface, have a helper move the rudder pedals
through their full travel. Check for correct and full motion of the water rudder; it should rotate
40±5° about its steering axis in each direction when corresponding full rudder pedal input is
applied. Now would be a good time to apply corrosion inhibiting oil to the cables at the front of
the rudder.
5. Have the helper extend and retract the rudder while the rudder is checked for smooth and free
motion. Verify that the water rudder retracts with its trailing edge within 1inch of the bottom of
the hull but does not rub on the hull.
6. Verify that when extended the water rudder surface can be deflected aft by hand, the deflection
being allowed, but resisted by the return spring.
7. Re-install the aft baggage panel and retract the water rudder.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
The inspection is complete once the task instructions have been performed.
RELATED INFORMATION:
"Removal of Water Rudder Cable" on page 11-15
"Installation of Water Rudder Cable" on page 11-17
11.4.1.2 Check Water Rudder Rigging
The following section contains the information required to perform the A5 maintenance inspection on
the water rudder.
TASK INFORMATION:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
Water rudder travel protractor
A second person will be required to help with the inspection.
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
08—Fuselage and Vertical Tail
Consumables
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