ICON A5 MM : Flight Controls : Flap Controls : Maintenance Instructions : Remove Flap Gas Strut
Remove Flap Gas Strut
100503-00
Use the following instructions to remove the gas strut from the flap system.
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
06—Flight Controls
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Fold the appropriate wing if desired for easier access.
2. Remove the wing fold access panel located on the bottom surface of the outboard wing. (Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings)
3. The gas strut is located just outboard of the access hole. The piston rod end of the strut attaches to the outboard flap pushrod and the cylinder end of the strut attaches to a threaded stud bonded to the wing structure. Remove the ball retaining clip from the rod end of the strut.
4. Pull the rod end socket off the ball-end stud. Be aware that there will be some preload on the strut if its cylinder is still holding pressure.
5. There are two NAS1149C0463R washers located between the base of the stud and the strut; be sure they are not lost when the strut is removed.
6. If desired, remove the ball stud attached to the outboard flap pushrod using two 1/2 inch wrenches.
Verification Method
This task is complete with the flap gas strut is completely removed from the aircraft.