Rudder - Jabiru j160 Technical Manual

Aircraft Technical Manual
JTM001-5
6.73 Rudder (all J-Series)
6.73.1 Description
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The rudder of Jabiru Aircraft is a stressed-skin composite structure. It is connected to the rudder
pedals via a self-contained push-pull cable.
6.73.2 Removal & Installation
Required Tools:
Parts and Material:
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Return to Service:
1. Unbolt push-pull cable from rudder horn.
2. Loosen screws in hinge pin retainers & lift retainer from hinge pin. It is not necessary to remove
these parts.
3. Remove hinge pins.
4. Remove rudder.
5. Reverse the preceding steps for installation.
6.73.3 Inspection & Repair
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Inspect rudder for any signs of delamination or cracking. Pay particular attention to the Control Horn
and hinges and their surrounding areas.
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Inspect the front right-hand of the rudder for any signs of rubbing against the vertical stabiliser when
the rudder is at full deflection: when the rudder hinge is pressed in using thumb pressure there
should be clearance between the rudder and the vertical stabiliser.
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Details of inspections required for control surfaces are given in Section 5.18.
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Repairs must be referred to Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd or our approved local agent.
This document is controlled while it remains on the Jabiru server. Once this no longer applies the document becomes uncontrolled.
ISSUE 1 2 3
Jabiru Aircraft
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
Spanners / Socket Wrench
Screwdrivers
N/A
Line Maintenance
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
N/A
N/A
Line Maintenance
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
4 5 Dated: 29th October 2014
Pty Ltd
Issued By: AS Page: 191 of 298