Rudder Control; Rudder Control Circuit; Rudder Deflections And Tolerances; Rudder Stops - DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000T Maintenance Manual

1.3 Rudder control

1.3.1

Rudder control circuit

see diagram 2
1.3.2

Rudder deflections and tolerances

28° up to 29° which is 160 up to 165 mm (6.3 up to 6.5 in.) to both sides
measured at 330 mm (13 in.) behind the hinge axis (lower rear end of the
rudder).
1.3.3

Rudder stops

The rudder stops are located at the lower hinge of the rudder.
1.3.4

Axial space and free play

The maximum allowable space including free play at the upper hinge point is
1mm (0.04 inch).
1.3.5

Seal the rudder

The rudder is sealed on both sides. On the outside Mylar seals and inside the fin
with V seal tapes.
These seals are not to be removed.
If damaged replace the seals according to section 4.7.4.
1.3.6

Retaining spring for the pedal adjustment handle

A rubber cord with 2 mm (0.08 in.) diameter which pulls the pedal adjustment
cable tight is installed in the console below the instrument panel. If this rubber
cord is defective the handle of the pedal adjustment cable won't be pulled to the
front so that it may hook into the trim release lever at the control stick with
pedals in a rear position.
Issued: October 2014
Maintenance Manual DG-1000T
TN1000/24
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