ICON A5 MM : Horizontal Tail : Horizontal Tail General Maintenance : Inspect Empennage Skin
Inspect Empennage Skin
100296-00
Use the following to inspect the Horizontal Tail Empennage skin for damage/delaminations.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
09—Horizontal Tail
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Figure 187. Internal Structural Layout of HT (lower skin removed)
Task Instructions
1. Conduct a tap test on all horizontal tail skins over bond lines for the main and aft HT spar. (Manual Tap Test)
2. Conduct a tap test on all horizontal tail skins over bond lines for center and tip ribs.
3. Remove horizontal tail tip access panels. Using a flashlight, visually inspect bond lines and structure for damage and cracks.
Verification Method
Tap testing described will verify whether there is damage or delaminations.