WINGS

Section 23 Aileron Actuation

March 1, 2005

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Step 1: Insert a VA-162 Pushrod End in the "long" end of two WD-1014 Aileron torque tubes until the step on the pushrod end rests on the end of the aileron torque tube. See Figure 1.

Using a #30 bit, match-drill the pushrod ends using the holes in the aileron torque tubes as drill guides. See Figure 1. Install a cleco in each hole as it is match-drilled.

Mark the pushrod ends and aileron torque tubes so that the pushrod ends can be re-installed in the same orientation as when they ere match-drilled. Remove the pushrod ends from the aileron torque tubes and deburr the holes. Attach the pushrod ends to the aileron torque tubes using the hardware called out in Figure 1.

The aileron torque tube subassemblies created in this step will subsequently be referred to as the WD-1014 FORWARD Forward Torque Tube Subassemblies.

 
 

Step 2: Insert a VA-162 Pushrod End "short" end of the two remaining WD_1014 Torque Tubes until the step on the pushrod end rests on the end of the aileron torque tube. See Figure 2. Using a #30 bit, match drill the pushrod ends using the holes in the aileron torque tubes as drill guides. See Figure 2. Install a cleco in each hole as it is match-drilled.

Mark the pushrod ends and aileron torque tubes so that the pushrod ends can be reinstalled in the same orientation as when they were match-drilled. Remove the pushrod ends from the aileron torque tubes and deburr the holes. Attach the pushrod ends to the torque tubes using the hardware called out in Figure 2.

The aileron torque tube subassemblies created in this step will subsequently be referred to as WD-1014 AFT aft Torque Tube Subassemblies.

 

Step 3: Insert WD-1014C Torque Tube Collars in the open ends of the WD-1914 FORWARD Forward Torque Tube Subassemblies. as shown in Figure 3.

Using a #30 bit, match-drill the torque tube collar using the holes in the forward torque tube subassemblies as drill guides. See Figure 3. Install a cleco in each hole as it is match-drilled. Using a #12 bit, final-drill through both sides of the forward torque tube subassembly and torque tube collar. Install a bolt, washer, and nut as shown in Figure 4 to hold alignment while the other bolt hole is final-drilled #12

 
 

Step 4: Mark the WD-1014 FORWARD Forward Torque Tube Subassemblies and WD-1014C Torque Tube Collars so that they can be re-installed in the same orientation as when they were match-drilled. Remove the nut, washer, and bolt that were installed during match-drilling. Remove the torque tube collars from the forward torque tube subassemblies and deburr the holes. Prime the torque tube collars both inside and out, prime the inside of the forward torque tube subassemblies.

Attach the forward torque tube subassemblies to the torque tube collars using the hardware called out in Figure 4.

 

 
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Step 1: Create the left side torque tube assembly by inserting the aft end of one of the WD-1014-C Torque Tube Collars (which are bolted to the WD-1014 FORWARD Forward Torque Tube Subassemblies) into the open end of one of the WD-1014 AFT Aft Torque Tube Subassemblies as shown in Figure 1.

Place the torque tube assembly on a flat surface as shown in Figure 3.

Adjust the engagement of the torque tube collar and the aft torque tube subassembly such that the overall length is as shown in Figure 1.

Adjust the clocking of the torque tube collar and the aft tube subassembly such that when a 5/16 inch thick spacer block is placed under the arm of the aft torque tube subassembly, the arm of the forward torque tube subassembly is flat on the table. See Figures 2 and 3.

 

Step 2: When assured that both the engagement and clocking of the torque tube assembly is correct, use a #30 bit to match-drill the torque tube collar using the holes in the aft torque tube subassembly as drill guides. ( Install a cleco in each hole as it is match-drilled. After the first hole is match-drilled and clecoed, the torque tube assembly can be moved off of the flat surface for match-drilling. After the first hole is match-drilled and clecoed the torque tube assembly can be moved off of the flat surface for drilling the remaining holes. See Figure 3 and 4 Using a #12 bit, final drill through both sides of the torque tube and torque tube collar.

 

Install a bolt, washer, and nut as shown in Page 23-7, Figure 1 to hold alignment while the other bolt hole is final drilled #12.

 

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Step 3: Create the right side torque assembly by inserting the aft end of the remaining WD-1014C Torque Tube Collars into the open end of the remaining WD-1014AFT Aft Torque Tube Subassembly as shown in Figure 1.

Place the torque tube subassembly on a flat surface as shown in Figure 4.

Adjust the engagement of the torque tube collar and aft torque tube subassembly such that when a 5/16 inch thick spacer block is placed under the arm of the aft torque tube sub-assembly, the arm of the forward torque tube subassembly is flat on the table. See Figures 2 and 4.

 
Step 4: Drill the right side torque tube subassembly as previously described in Step 2.
 
Step 5: Remove the nuts, washers, and bolts that were installed during final-drill. Remove the WD-1014 AFT Aft Torque Tube Subassemblies from the WD-1014C Torque Tube Collars and deburr them.
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Step 1: Insert WD-1014 C Torque Tube Collar ( which is bolted to the WD-1014 FORWARD Forward Torque Tube Subassembly) through the forward side of the 1 1/18 inch diameter hole in th4e spar web. See Figure 1.

 
Step 2: Angle the WD-1014C Torque Tube Collar down as it extends aft through the hole in the spar web and slip the WD-1014 AFT Aft Torque Tube Subassembly over the torque tube collar. Engage the WD-1014 AFT Aft Torque Tube Subassembly and the torque tube collar far enough to allow the threaded ends of the torque tube subassemblies to be inserted into the flanged bearings riveted into the wing structure. Disengage the aft torque tube collar slightly as the threaded ends of the torque tube subassemblies are inserted into the bearings. See Figure 1.
 

Step 3:  Install washers and nuts on the WD-1014 Forward and WD-1014 AFT Torque Tube Subassemblies as shown in Figure 1.

 
Step 4: Check to see if the bolt holes in the WD-1014 Aft Aft Torque Tube Subassembly and WD-1014C Torque Tube Collar line-up properly.

If the bolt holes in the aft torque subassembly and torque tube collar misalign in the forward/aft direction then AN960-416 or AN960-416L washers should be installed between the torque tube subassemblies and the flanged bearings as required to eliminate the forward/aft hole misalignment. There should be little or no pre-load on the wing structure when the aileron torque tube installation is complete

 

Step 5: Figure 2 shows the "neutral position" of the WD-1014 FORWARD Forward Torque Tube Subassembly. The correct rigging of the aileron actuation system is defined by the forward torque tube subassembly, WD-421 Aileron Bellcrank, and Aileron all being in their neutral positions at the same time.

 
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Step 1: Insert the W-1017 Torque Tube to Bellcrank Pushrod into the wing through the most forward Lightening hole in the W-1010-R Inboard Wing Rib. Attach the torque tube to bellcrank pushrod to the WD-421-L Aileron Bellcrank as shown in Figure 1.

 
Step 2: Attach the W-1017 Torque Tube to Bellcrank Pushrod to the WD-1014 Aft Torque Tube Subassembly as shown on Figure 1. There are TWO washers called-out; one washer is installed inside the torque tube clevis arm along with the pushrod rod end bearing and the other washer is installed under the nut.
 
Step 3: Use the W-730 Bellcrank Jig to verify that when the WD-421-L Aileron Bellcrank is in it's neutral position, the WD-1014 FORWARD Forward Torque Tube Subassembly is also in it's neutral position.

See Figure 3 for proper position of the bellcrank jig. See Page 23-7, Figure 2 for depiction of the forward torque tube subassembly neutral position.

Adjust the engagement of the W-1017 Torque Tube to Bellcrank Pushrod rid end bearings and jam nuts if/as required.

Step 4: Double-check that all nuts are tight and properly torqued and that all bearing and bushing rotate freely and without binding.
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Step 1: Insert the W-1018 Bellcrank to Aileron Pushrod into the wing through the hole in the W-1007 Rear Spar Assembly. Attach the bellcrank to aileron pushrod to the WD-421-L Aileron Bellcrank as shown in Figure 1.
 
Step 2:  Attach the Aileron Assembly to the W-1014 Outboard Aileron Hinge Bracket and W-1013 Inboard Aileron Hinge Bracket using the hardware shown on Page 21-8, Figure 4 and Figure 3.
 
Step 3: Attach the W-1018 Bellcrank to Aileron Pushrod Assembly to the A-1007-L  Inboard Attach Brackets as shown on Page 21-8, Figure 2.
 
Step 4: Temporarily attach the Flap Assembly to the three W-1025A Flap Hinge Brackets. See Page 22-8, Figure 4. Rotate the Flap assembly trailing edge up until the inboard end of the nose of the flap bumps solidly against the W-1007C Rear Spar Doubler plate. Secure the flap in this position.
 
Step 5: Align the trailing edge of the Aileron Assembly with the trailing edge of the Flap Assembly. Using spring clamps and a straight piece of aluminum angle or a thin wood block to hold the aileron assembly in alignment with the flap assembly. his establishes the neutral position of the aileron.

Use the W-730 Bellcrank Jig to verify that when the aileron assembly is in it's neutral position, the WD-421-L Aileron Bellcrank is also in it's neutral position. Adjust the engagement of the W-1018 Bellcrank to Aileron Pushrod rod end bearings and jam nuts if/as required. Remove the bellcrank jig.

 
Step 6: Double-check that all nuts are tight and properly torqued and that all bearings and bushings  rotate freely and without binding.