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FUSELAGE AND VERTICAL TAIL / WATER RUDDER 11-13
CHANGE C1 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 11
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TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Attach the water rudder protractor and ensure that a zero reading coincides with zero water
rudder deflection (aircraft longitudinal axis). Swing the water rudder surface back and forth by
hand and verify it returns to a repeatable neutral position. Record neutral deflection.
2. Have a helper push full left rudder pedal against the stop (stop contact at water rudder bellcrank
should be heard). While holding very light (1-2 lb
f
) pressure towards neutral on the water rudder
trailing edge to remove play, record maximum left water rudder surface travel.
3. Have a helper push full right rudder pedal against stop (stop contact should be heard). While
holding very light (1-2 lb
f
) pressure towards neutral on the water rudder trailing edge to remove
play, record maximum right water rudder surface travel.
RESULT:
Reg. No. of Aircraft:
Date of Test:
Initials of Technician:
VERIFICATION METHOD:
Record results and check against requirements.
Water Rudder ____° TEL (40±5°) ____° Neutral (0±.5°) ____° TER (40±5°)