Check Water Rudder Rigging
100112-00
The following section contains the information required to perform the
A5 maintenance inspection on the water rudder.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
Water rudder travel protractor
A second person will be required to help with the inspection.
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
08—Fuselage and Vertical Tail
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Attach the water rudder protractor and ensure that a zero reading coincides with zero water rudder deflection (aircraft longitudinal axis). Swing the water rudder surface back and forth by hand and verify it returns to a repeatable neutral position. Record neutral deflection.
2. Have a helper push full left rudder pedal against the stop (stop contact at water rudder bellcrank should be heard). While holding very light (1-2 lbf) pressure towards neutral on the water rudder trailing edge to remove play, record maximum left water rudder surface travel.
3. Have a helper push full right rudder pedal against stop (stop contact should be heard). While holding very light (1-2 lbf) pressure towards neutral on the water rudder trailing edge to remove play, record maximum right water rudder surface travel.
Reg. No. of Aircraft:
Date of Test:
Initials of Technician:
Verification Method
Record results and check against requirements. Requirements are given in parenthesis in the table above.
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