ICON A5 MM : Flight Controls : Pitch Controls : Inspection Instructions : Inspect Pitch Cable Tension
Inspect Pitch Cable Tension
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This section contains instructions to check elevator cables for correction tensions.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
Tensiometer
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
06—Flight Controls
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Remove left hand and right hand forward and main cockpit floor boards. (Remove Cockpit Floorboard)
2. Remove AFT bulkhead baggage panel. (Baggage Sidewall Panel Removal) Retain all fastening hardware.
3. Install .250 in diameter rig pin through the center console and forward pitch sector. (Figure 109)
Figure 109. Rig Pin Location
4. From within the AFT bulkhead baggage access window, use a tensiometer (cable thickness = 1/8 in) to measure elevator cable tension. (Figure 110) Ensure they are within 20-35 lbf of tension. Refer to the manufacturers’ calibration card to correctly read cable tension for the cable diameter.
Figure 110. Elevator Cable Tension Check Location. View is looking down within the access hole.
Verification Method
Refer to the manufacturers’ calibration card to correctly read cable tension for the cable diameter.