ICON A5 MM : Recommended Inspections : General Inspection Tasks : Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings
Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings
100223-00
Removing and installing the aircraft inspection panels.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
Owner/Pilot
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
NA
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
Tef-Gel® (ICA012078)
The A5 has the following access panels:
• Aft Bulkhead Baggage Panel in the baggage compartment.
• Water Rudder Access Panel on the empennage.
• Air Rudder Access Panel at the back of the empennage.
• 2X Horizontal Tail Tip Access Panel. There is one on each side, which is only visible with the tip removed.
• 2X Wing Fold Access Panel located on the underside of each wing near the wing fold mechanism.
• 2X Aileron Access Panel located on the underside of each wing near the aileron bellcrank mechanism.
Task Instructions
1. If removing the panel, loosen each of the fasteners and remove the panel. If installing the panel, place the panel in position and hand tighten each fastener (reference FAA AC 43-13).
◦ Aft Bulkhead Baggage Panel—4X Torx head 10-32 fasteners with Tef-Gel® using a T20 Torx driver. Torque to 25-28 in-lbs.
◦ Water Rudder Access Panel—8X Torx head 8-32 fasteners with Tef-Gel® using a T15 Torx driver. Torque to 12.4-14.4 in-lbs.
◦ Air Rudder Access Panel—7X Torx head 8-32 fasteners with Tef-Gel® using a T15 Torx driver. Torque to 12.4-14.4 in-lbs.
◦ Horizontal Tail Tip Access Panel—2X Torx head 6-32 fasteners (under each tip) with Tef-Gel® using a T10 Torx driver. Torque to 6.5-8.0 in-lbs.
◦ Wing Fold Access Panel—9X Torx head 8-32 fasteners (on each wing) with Tef-Gel® using a T15 Torx driver. Torque to 12.4-14.4 in-lbs.
◦ Aileron Access Panel—4X Torx head 8-32 fasteners (on each wing) with Tef-Gel® using a T15 Torx driver. Torque to 12.4-14.4 in-lbs.
Figure 6. Aft Bulkhead Baggage Panel.
Verification Method
Visually inspect that the panel is removed or check that all the fasteners are hand tightened, as desired.