Diamond DA20-C1 Maintenance Manual page 90

Maintenance Practices
3. Remove/Install the Top Pivot Bushing
A. Remove the Top Pivot Bushing
1. Remove the rudder from the aircraft
2. Clean/remove all lubrication from the top pivot.
3. Apply a small amount of heat using an
appropriate heat source (i.e. heat gun) to
soften the retaining 680 Loctite.
4. Apply a torsional force to the pivot bushing to
break it feel from the pivot pin.
B. Install the Top Pivot Bushing
1. Clean the surface of the pivot pin.
2. Apply 680 Loctite to the pivot pin.
3. Install the pivot bushing over the pivot pin.
4. Clean all 680 Loctite from the outer bushing
surface.
5. Install the rudder to the aircraft.
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Detail Steps/Work Items
Detail Steps/Work Items
55-40-00
Key Items/References
Move the bottom of the rudder aft, then
down to release the top pivot. Refer to
Chapter 55-40-00.
Key Items/References
Refer to Chapter 55-40-00.
DA20-C1 AMM
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