Jabiru j430 - Ailerons

Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd
JTM001-5
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
Issued By: AS
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6.53 Ailerons (all J-Series)
6.53.1 Description
 Ailerons comprise a moulded and bonded monocoque structure embodying a composite drive arm.
While most models employ a conventional aileron some J170 variants employ a Friese aileron as
shown in Figure 53.
 Details of typical aileron installations are shown as Figures in Section 0.
6.53.2 Aileron Removal
Required Tools:
Spanners / socket wrenches
Screwdrivers
Parts and Material:
N/A
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
1. Unbolt cable from aileron control arm.
2. Loosen screws in hinge pin retainers and lift hinge pin retainer away from the hinge pin. It is not
necessary to completely remove these parts.
3. Remove hinge pins.
4. Remove aileron.
WARNING
All spherical bearings must be fitted with a large washer on the outside of the through-bolt to
prevent the bearing case and cable releasing in the event of a bearing failure.
6.53.3 Aileron Inspection & Repair
Required Tools:
N/A
Parts and Material:
N/A
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
 Inspect ailerons for any signs of delamination or cracking. Pay particular attention to the Drive Arm
and hinges and their surrounding areas.
 Inspect the top front of each aileron for any signs of rubbing against the wing at full up deflection:
when the aileron hinge is pressed up using thumb pressure there should still be clearance between
the aileron and the wing. Section 5.18 refers.
 Repairs must be referred to Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd or our approved local agent.
6.53.4 Aileron Balancing
Required Tools:
Fine graduation spring balance or similar weighing instrument
Parts and Material:
N/A
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)