Elevator Pushrod Removal
100137-00
Use these instructions to remove the elevator pushrod.
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
The elevator pushrod can be removed separately from the horizontal tail and the air rudder.
Task Instructions
1. Remove the aft surface plug at the top right side of the VT tip.
Figure 191. Location of Surface Plugs
2. Remove the MS21043-3 nut, AN3C11A bolt, and NAS1149C0332R washers that attach the aft end of the pitch pushrod to the elevator horn.
Figure 192. MS21043-3 Nut, AN3C11A Bolt, and NAS1149C033R Washer
3. Working through the aft small circular hole in the top right side of VT tip, remove the AN3C7A bolt and NAS1149C0332R washer that connects the forward end of the pitch pushrod to the pitch bellcrank. The bolt is threaded into a nutplate.
Figure 193. Pitch Pushrod and Pitch Bellcrank
4. Slide the final pitch pushrod aft through the hole at the aft end of the VT-HT joint fairing, and remove it from the aircraft.
Figure 194. Pitch Pushrod
Verification Method
Once the elevator pushrod is completely detached from the aircraft, this task is complete.
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