Air brake control Inspect air brake control rods/cables. Check friction/locking device (if circuit fitted). Inspect self-connecting control devices. Wing Inspect wing struts for damage and internal corrosion. Re-inhibit wing struts/wires struts internally every three years or in accordance with the instructions. manufacturer’s Wings including Check mainplane structure externally and internally as far as underside possible. Check gel coat, fabric covering, or metal skin. Check that registration registration marks are correctly applied. markings Ailerons and Inspect aileron and flaperon assemblies, hinges, control connections, controls springs/bungees, tapes, and seals. Ensure that seals do not impair full range of movement. Air brakes/ Inspect air brake/spoiler panel(s) operating rods, closure springs, and spoilers friction devices as fitted. Flaps Check flap system and control. Inspect self-connecting control devices. Control Check and record range of movements and cable tensions, if deflections and specified, and check free play. free play, and record on worksheets EMPENNAGE Tailplane and With tailplane de-rigged, check tailplane and attachments, elevator and manual control connections. Check gel coat, fabric covering, or metal skin. Rudder Check rudder assembly, hinges, attachments, balance weights. Rudder control Inspect rudder control rods/cables. Check that control stops are circuit/ stops secure and make contact. Pay particular attention to wear and security of liners and cables in ‘S’ tubes. Elevator control Inspect elevator control rods/cables. Check that control stops are circuit/stops secure and make contact. Inspect self-connecting control devices.
Air brake control circuit Inspect air brake control rods/cables. Check friction/locking device (if fitted). Inspect self-connecting control devices. Wing struts/wires Inspect wing struts for damage and internal corrosion. Re-inhibit wing struts internally every three years or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Wings including underside registration markings Check mainplane structure externally and internally as far as possible. Check gel coat, fabric covering, or metal skin. Check that registration marks are correctly applied. Ailerons and controls Inspect aileron and flaperon assemblies, hinges, control connections, springs/bungees, tapes, and seals. Ensure that seals do not impair full range of movement. Air brakes/ spoilers Inspect air brake/spoiler panel(s) operating rods, closure springs, and friction devices as fitted. Flaps Check flap system and control. Inspect self-connecting control devices. Control deflections and free play, and record on worksheets Check and record range of movements and cable tensions, if specified, and check free play. EMPENNAGE Tailplane and elevator With tailplane de-rigged, check tailplane and attachments, and manual control connections. Check gel coat, fabric covering, or metal skin. Rudder Check rudder assembly, hinges, attachments, balance weights. Rudder control circuit/ stops Inspect rudder control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make contact. Pay particular attention to wear and security of liners and cables in ‘S’ tubes. Elevator control circuit/stops Inspect elevator control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make contact. Inspect self-connecting control devices.
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