ICON A5 MM : Horizontal Tail : Horizontal Tail General Maintenance : Horizontal Tail Removal and Installation : Elevator Pushrod Installation
Elevator Pushrod Installation
100136-01
Use these instructions to install the elevator pushrod after the horizontal tail has been installed.
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
ME000838 (PUSH TUBE; ELEVATOR, SUBASSY)
Aircraft System and Number
09—Horizontal Tail
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Slide the final pitch pushrod forward through the hole at the end of the aft end of the vertical tail/horizontal tail joint fairing, fork end first.
2. Position the forward end of the pushrod so that its fork engages the pitch bellcrank with holes aligned.
3. Working through the aft small circular hole in the top right side of the vertical tip, install an AN3C10A bolt with an NAS1149C0332R washer under its head through the pushrod fork, attaching it to the bellcrank. The bolt threads into a nutplate. Torque to 26 in-lbf.
4. Position the rodend at the aft end of the pitch pushrod so that it inserts into the elevator horn with holes aligned.
5. Install an AN3C11A bolt with one NAS1149C0363R washer under its head through the elevator horn, attaching it to the pushrod. Slide an NAS1149C0363R washer over the threaded end of the bolt, then install an MS21043-3 nut. Torque to 26 in-lbf and check that hardware is secure.
6. Install plug into the aft access hole on the right side of the vertical tail tip.
Verification Method
Task is complete when elevator pushrod is installed. Proceed to Air Rudder Installation. (Air Rudder Installation)