ICON A5 - Removal of Water Rudder Cable

FUSELAGE AND VERTICAL TAIL / WATER RUDDER 11-15
CHANGE C1 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 11
4. Ensure that the swaged ball on the water rudder cable is seated in the groove in the water rudder
pulley.
5. Ensure that the cables are not twisted and that the end that will retract the water rudder when
pulled is connected with the water rudder actuator.
6. Route and swage cables.
NOTE: Trim length of cable beyond swage fitting shall be .125-.50”
7. Terminate cables with swage fittings (MS51844-22, FN003) and thimbles (AN100C-3, FN 004)
through existing eye bolts (FN 006).
VERIFICATION METHOD:
Verify that the water rudder rotates horizontally 40±5° in both directions when the corresponding full
rudder input is applied.
Verify that the water rudder rotates vertically 90±1° when extended.
11.4.2.2 Removal of Water Rudder Cable
The water rudder is actuated by cables. This task explains how to remove the water rudder cables in
preparation for their replacement.
TASK INFORMATION:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
Cable Cutter
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
08—Fuselage and Vertical Tail
Consumables
None