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HORIZONTAL TAIL / TROUBLESHOOTING 12-3
CHANGE C1 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 12
12.2 Troubleshooting
12.2.1 Horizontal Tail
The following section contains the information required to check the horizontal tail for excessive
mounting play.
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
09—Horizontal Tail
Consumables
None
TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove horizontal tail tips.
2. Check horizontal tail for play in forward-aft direction by applying load to the outboard side of
horizontal tail forward and aft.
The joint between the vertical tail and the horizontal tail should maintain form and gapping as well.
3. Check horizontal tail for play in up-down direction by applying load to the outboard side of tail up
and down.
The joint between the vertical tail and the horizontal tail should maintain form and gapping as well.
4. Install horizontal tail tips and repeat play steps 2 and 3.
5. Examine the tips and tail for excessive play. Tips should feel secure without relative motion to
the tail.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
Confirm results are within acceptable limits.