Inspect cabin truss for deformations
and corrosion
Check seat rails and stops and safety
belt attachments
Check internal condition of tailcone
structure
Inspect rudder for surface damage or
irregularities (skin cracks, distortion,
dents, corrosion), structural defects
(loose or missing rivets), hinges and
bearings damage and excessive wear,
free to move. Check control surface
stops blocks for loose-
ness/effectiveness.
Inspect rudder for condition, security
and operation. Check travel.
Inspect stabilator and tab for surface
damage or irregularities (skin cracks,
distortion, dents and corrosion), struc-
tural defects (loose or missing rivets),
hinges and bearings damage and ex-
cessive wear, free to move.
Inspect stabilator attachments and at-
tach bracket for corrosion, rust and
security. Check control surface stops
for looseness/effectiveness and bal-
ance mass attachments.
Check the stabilator trim tab attach-
ments for unusual play.
Inspect stabilator trim tab mechanism
for condition, security and operation.
Check travel.
Inspect control surfaces electrical
bonding connection for general con-
dition.
Remove aft fairings and check stabi-
lator mounting plates for absence of
cracks, corrosion and dust.