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HORIZONTAL TAIL / HORIZONTAL TAIL GENERAL MAINTENANCE 12-15
CHANGE C1 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 12
09—Horizontal Tail
Consumables
None
TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Slide the final pitch pushrod forward through the hole at the end of the aft end of the vertical
tail/horizontal tail joint fairing, fork end first.
2. Position the forward end of the pushrod so that its fork engages the pitch bellcrank with holes
aligned.
3. Working through the aft small circular hole in the top right side of the vertical tip, install an
AN3C7A bolt with an NAS1149C0332R washer under its head through the pushrod fork,
attaching it to the bellcrank. The bolt threads into a nutplate. Torque to 26 in-lb
f
.
4. Position the rodend at the aft end of the pitch pushrod so that it inserts into the elevator horn
with holes aligned.
5. Install an AN3C11A bolt with one NAS1149C0332R washer under its head through the elevator
horn, attaching it to the pushrod. Slide an NAS1149C033R washer over the threaded end of the
bolt, then install an MS21043-3 nut. Torque to 26 in-lb
f
and check that hardware is secure.
6. Install an ME000640 plug into the aft access hole on the right side of the vertical tail tip.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
Task is complete when elevator pushrod is installed. Proceed to Air Rudder Installation. (See “Air
Rudder Installation” on page 12-15.)
RELATED INFORMATION:
"Horizontal Tail Installation" on page 12-13
12.3.1.7 Air Rudder Installation
Use thee instructions to install the air rudder after the elevator pushrod had been installed.
TASK INFORMATION:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None