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RUDDER –MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
1. RUDDER CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT
Additional info &
References
Remove seats, central pad, tapestry and floor panel
Refer to Figure 7. and to
Chapter 12
Open (10) (7a) (7b) (8a) (8b) inspection caps
Refer to Chapter 25 tab. 8
In (8a) & (8b) inspection cap: cut safety wire, remove
cotter pin, bolt and washer. (pedals without brake pump
shown in figure, same process applicable at pedals with
brake pump).
Refer to Figures:
- 27. item A
- 28.
Unscrew completely turnbuckles to disconnect cable ends
In (10) inspection cap unscrew and remove rudder/rudder
cables attachments:
- Remove cotter pin
- Remove bolt washers and nut
- Pull out cable from its attachment
- Remove from cable the terminal fig. X item B
Refer to Figures:
- 27 .item B
- 29.
- 31.
THESE STEPS ARE APPLICABLE TO LH AND RH RUDDER CABLE
Remove and replace (if required) rudder cables
In (8a) & (8b) inspection cap join LH and RH control
cable to pedals; tighten according standard value,
lubricate with grease.
Refer to Figures:
- 27. item A
- 28.
See chapter 12 and 20
Drive cable trough pulley (rear panel BC2)
Join cable to terminal and terminal to rudder cables
attaching plate; tighten according standard value,
lubricate with grease.
Refer to Figures:
- 29
- 31
See Chapter 12 and 20
Check control cable tension; adjust turnbuckle and apply
safety wire.
See Chapter 20 (See tension
values)
Check for interference between control cable and
structural components
Check rudder travel limits
Close all inspection caps
Install tapestry, floor panel and seats
Refer to Figure 7 and to
Chapter 12
Ensure that pedals movement is smooth and free
Ensure that rudder movement is smooth and free, and no
objects are left inside during replacement