SB 00067 Complete, Some Notes

[rtlongdon]

Balancing it might be a PITA as the stabilator control cables need to be removed so there is no outside influence on the balance. I'd question how much work you are really saving. It's not terribly hard to pull the stab off IMO.

That being said, usually stuff like this arrives at the same amount of work, just with effort put into different tasks. I pulled my stab and also changed/loctited the bearings and had a great opportunity to inspect a lot of things that are normally not easy to see. Cheers!

[seagull]

The control stick because of its off center pivot loads the control to down elevator. With the cables connected you won’t be able to neutral balance the stabilator. The cables can be removed from the rear outside then go inside to remove the counter balance. You will need several in / out attempts to get the balance correct. In my opinion if you are at the point of removing the tail covers and cables you are only 15 minutes from having the whole assembly off the plane, especially if you have a helper.

[seagull]

The control stick because of its off center pivot loads the control to down elevator. With the cables connected you won’t be able to neutral balance the stabilator. The cables can be removed from the rear outside then go inside to remove the counter balance. You will need several in / out attempts to get the balance correct. In my opinion if you are at the point of removing the tail covers and cables you are only 15 minutes from having the whole assembly off the plane, especially if you have a helper.

I was planning on doing mine from inside but after reading a few reviews decided to do it from outside. I removed the assembly by myself and had a helper to balance and reinstall. The balancing was done by hanging it, not on the plane which was quick and easy.

[D&M Dan]

Can someone tell me where to access 12I KIA Page U-11?
Thanks

[seagull]

Originally Posted by D&M Dan

Can someone tell me where to access 12I KIA Page U-11?
Thanks

https://www.vansaircraft.com/service...isions/11is-u/

Balance procedure is on page 11.

[D&M Dan]

Thanks, completely missed it.