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MODEL 400/400A MAINTENANCE MANUAL

CHAPTER 55 - STABILIZERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT PAGE
55-00-00

Stabilizers - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Stabilizers (RJ-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Stabilizers (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Special Tools and Recommended Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

55-10-00

Horizontal Stabilizer - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Horizontal Stabilizer - Maintenance Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Horizontal Stabilizer Rib Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Borescope Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Radiographic (X-Ray) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Set-up for Ribs - HCS 13.78 (350) through HCS 78.35 (1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Indication Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Acceptance and Rejection Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

55-20-00

Elevator - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

55-30-00

Vertical Stabilizer - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Vertical Stabilizer (RJ-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Vertical Stabilizer (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Vertical Stabilizer - Maintenance Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Side Rail Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Side Roller Bracket Assembly Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Side Roller Bearing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Side Roller Bearing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Side Roller Bracket Assembly Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Vertical Stabilizer Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Vertical Stabilizer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

55-40-00

Rudder, Yaw Damper and Rudder Trim Tab - Description and Operation (RJ-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rudder (RJ-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Yaw Damper (RJ-1 and After). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rudder Trim Tab (RJ-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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CHAPTER 55 - STABILIZERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)

SUBJECT PAGE
55-41-00

Rudder and Rudder Trim Tab - Description and Operation (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rudder (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rudder Trim Tab (RK-1 and After). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

55-50-00

Attach Fittings - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Attach Fittings (RJ-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Attach Fittings (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Horizontal Stabilizer Rear Spar Fittings (Lugs) - Inspection/Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
NDI Method - Eddy Current Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602

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VERTICAL STABILIZER - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

SIDE RAIL INSPECTION
Inspect vertical stabilizer side rails (P/N 45A23280) at intervals specified in Chapter 05.

Roller wear to paint, primer and hard-anodized coating of vertical stabilizer side rails is allowed. If any underlying
material is scraped, gouged, grooved, cracked, torn or stretched, refer to Chart 201 for replacement criteria (Ref.
Figure 201).

Chart 201
Vertical Stabilizer Side Rail Limitations
PART NUMBER RETURN TO FLIGHT SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
GOUGES DISPLACED
45A23280-3/-4 Paint, primer and/or <0.038 in. <0.055 in. Gouges>0.038 in. (0.965 mm)
hard coat anodize (0.965 mm) (1.397 mm) Displaced>0.055 in. (1.397 mm)
missing. Cracked or torn material.
45A23280-5/-6/-9/ Paint, primer and/or <0.076 in. <0.080 in. Gouges>0.076 in. (1.93 mm)
-10 and hard coat anodize (1.93 mm) (2.032 mm) Displaced>0.080 in. (2.032 mm)
subsequent missing. Cracked or torn material.

SIDE ROLLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

Inspect side roller bracket assembly at intervals specified in Chapter 05.

a. Gain access to top forward vertical stabilizer and remove access covers 330 DTC and 330 ETC (Ref. VERTICAL
STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

NOTE: If part of vertical stabilizer side rail is damaged, operate horizontal stabilizer to an undamaged area to
assess roller alignment and spacing.

b. The clearance dimension of 0 to 0.5 mm (0 to 0.0197 in.) per side should be used for inspection limits during
initial horizontal tail installation. It is normal for the horizontal tail to align, due to air loads, such that either
bearing can ride on the rib assembly. When the bearing on one side is riding the rib assembly, the other side
cannot exceed a maximum gap of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) for operating range of the pitch trim travel (Ref. Figure
201).

c. Check bearing for freedom of rotation.

d. To make sure there is no crack in the ribs underneath the side roller bracket assemblies and adjacent structures,
use a borescope to inspect behind the ribs at the right and left side of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. Figure 202).

e. Install access covers 330 DTC and 330 ETC with attaching hardware (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS
PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

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A
NOTE:

WHEN THE ROLLER ON ONE SIDE IS

IN CONTACT WITH RIB ASSEMBLY
THE OTHER SIDE MUST NOT EXCEED A
MAXIMUM GAP OF 0.039 IN. (1.0 mm)

B B

SEE NOTE SEE NOTE

DETAIL A
ROLLER CONTACT AREA
MEASURE INDENTATIONS
FROM THIS SURFACE.

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OUTBD

45A23280-3/-4

FWD

ROLLER CONTACT AREA

MEASURE INDENTATIONS
FROM THIS SURFACE.

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION

45A23280-5/-6
45A23280-9/-10

DETAIL B RK55B
031758AB.AI

Side Rail Inspection

Figure 201

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AREAS OF
INSPECTION B
DETAIL A

BRACKET

CLIP

BRACKET

RIB

DETAIL B
AREA OF INSPECTION (LEFT SIDE)
RK55B985287AA.AI

Horizontal Stabilizer Rib Inspection

Figure 202

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SIDE ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL

a. Gain access to top forward vertical stabilizer and remove access covers 330 DTC and 330 ETC (Ref. VERTICAL
STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

b. Remove cotter pin (1) from bolt (5) (Ref. Figure 203).

c. Remove nut (2) and washer (3).

d. Remove bolt (5), washer (3) and bearing (4) from side roller bracket assembly (6).

SIDE ROLLER BEARING INSTALLATION

a. Align bearing (4) into side roller bracket assembly (6) (Ref. Figure 203).

NOTE: Ensure bolt head is faced forward.

b. Insert bolt (5), washer (3) through bearing (4) and side roller bracket assembly (6).

c. Attach washer (3) and nut (4).

d. Insert cotter pin (1).

e. Install access covers 330 DTC and 330 ETC with attaching hardware (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS
PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

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Vertical Stabilizer Side Roller

Figure 203

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SIDE ROLLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

This procedure replaces the side roller bracket attached to the Horizontal Stabilizer.

a. Place the Battery switch OFF and disconnect the battery. Tag the circuit breaker panel with a caution sign
indicating maintenance is in progress.

b. Perform the ELEVATOR REMOVAL procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-30-00).

c. Perform the HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REMOVAL procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-40-00).

d. Support the horizontal stabilizer in a vertical position using a locally manufactured holding fixture to allow access
to the upper and lower skin surfaces.

e. Perform the HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL procedure (Ref. Chapter
30-12-00).

f. Measure & record the outside rib distance recommended 11.02 inches (280 mm).

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g. Establish a centerline by measuring the distance from each roller. Retain the distances between the rollers.

h. Remove the lower horizontal stabilizer skins by drilling out all the fasteners shown in Figure 202, View B-B and
E-E on the L/H and R/H sides (Ref. Chapter 55-10-01, Model 400/400A Structural Repair Manual). Remove the
NAS517-2-1 screws (2 places) and the NAS517-2-2 screws (2 places). This should allow the skins to be
removed together to aid installation.

i. Identify, tag and disconnect the airframe side heater and sensor wiring from the terminal boards and ground
stud.

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j. Carefully remove the leading edge de-ice wire harness from the roller brackets and secure into a safe condition.

k. Support the forward spar assembly to the main support structure using appropriate means.

l. Remove and discard the forward attachment clip.

NOTE: Do not discard clip, it can be used if existing clip is damaged or misalignment during installation of rib.

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m. Verify the roller assembly to the rib prior to installation.

n. On the forward rib attachment clip, drill out the three rivets in the rib ONLY.

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o. On the aft rib attachment clip, drill out the five rivets in the rib ONLY.

p. Position and secure the undrilled rib into place.

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q. Temporarily reinstall the skin and clamp rib in place to verify proper hole alignment with forward spar.

r. Verify the distance of the outside rib edge between ribs and compare to initial measurement 11.02 inches (280
mm). Adjust as required.

s. Verify the distance between the outside edges of the rib to the center of stabilizer 5.51 inches (140 mm). Adjust
as required.

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t. Verify the distance from each roller to centerline of stab and compare to initial measurement. Adjust as required.

u. Back drill the fasteners holes and install a spring cleco in alternate holes. Before installation of new fasteners,
verify rib assembly measurements and install fasteners into the rib assembly.

v. Temporary install the lower skin and bird strike panel to verify the position of the rib, check for gaps between rib
and bird strike panel.

w. Drill the holes for the bird strike panel screws in each rib assembly 6 locations.

x. Remove the bird strike panel, debur holes & drill, countersink and install nutplates p/n MS21059L08 total 12
pieces.

y. Remove the lower skin assembly and reinstall leading edge de-ice wire harness to the terminal strip.

z. Reinstall the lower horizontal stabilizer skins with all the fasteners shown in Figure 202. View B-B and E-E on
the L/H and R/H sides (Ref. Chapter 55-10-01, Model 400/400A Structural Repair Manual).

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aa. Perform HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION procedure (Ref. Chapter
30-12-00).

ab. Perform HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-40-00).

ac. Perform ELEVATOR INSTALLATION procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-30-00).

ad. Remove the DO NOT CONNECT tag from the main ship battery connector and reconnect the main ship battery.
Remove tag from circuit breaker panel.

ae. Verify all appropriate operational checks have been completed.

af. Return aircraft to service.

VERTICAL STABILIZER REMOVAL

WARNING: Use of improper mounting hardware or lifting equipment could result in damage to the airplane
or injury to personnel.
CAUTION: Beechcraft Corporation recommends the removal of the vertical stabilizer be completed within an
enclosed building or hangar. In the interest of safety, should it become necessary to remove the vertical
stabilizer in the open, wind velocity in any direction and terrain variations must be compensated for.
Do not use the rudder as a hand hold or for supporting the vertical stabilizer. Damage to the rudder or
vertical stabilizer could occur.

a. Open the upper and lower aft fuselage doors (840A/840B) (Ref. Chapter 06-50-00).

b. Perform HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REMOVAL procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-40-00).

c. Remove NAV antenna assemblies from the vertical stabilizer.

d. Remove the cable access panel (330HL) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

e. Remove the leading edge cover (330CTC) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter
06-50-00).

f. Remove LH and RH fuselage-to-lower vertical stabilizer fairings.

g. Remove the dorsal fin skin (330BTC) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

h. Remove the elevator quadrant access panel (330JL) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS,
Chapter 06-50-00).

i. Remove the tailcone assembly (311JBC) (Ref. TAILCONE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL, Chapter 53-50-00).

j. Remove the forward fuselage oval floor cover (151CTC) (Ref. COCKPIT ACCESS PANELS, Chapter
06-50-00).

k. Disconnect external power if connected (Ref. Chapter 24-40-00).

l. Identify, tag and disconnect the center coaxial cable (1) from the NAV/GS antenna coupler in the vertical
stabilizer (Ref. Figure 204).

NOTE: Remove tie straps or wax cord (2) as needed to allow the electrical harness to feed through the opening in
the top of the aft fuselage.

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m. Remove the cable tie straps and pull the center coaxial cable (1) out of the vertical stabilizer.

n. Identify, tag and disconnect P366 and P377 from J366 and J377 (forward bundle) in the aft fuselage and install
caps and plugs (Ref. Figure 205).

o. Identify, tag and disconnect P245 and P246 from the deice controller in the aft fuselage and install caps and
plugs.

p. Identify, tag and disconnect four heater mat wires connected to the MOSFET relays K253 and K254 and current
sensor L103 and L104 in the aft fuselage.

q. Install a rig pin (1) in forward flight control sector assembly (2) (cockpit floorboard) rig pin holes (Ref. Figure 206).

r. Install a rig pin (3) in rudder quadrant assembly (4) (under tailcone) rig pin holes.

s. Install a rig pin (5) in elevator quadrant (6) (upper vertical stabilizer) rig pin holes.

t. Remove two safety clips and loosen the elevator servo cable turnbuckle (1) (Ref. Figure 207).

u. Remove four safety clips and loosen the two elevator cable turnbuckles (2).

v. Remove four safety clips and loosen the two rudder cable turnbuckles (3).

w. Remove two safety clips and loosen the rudder servo cable turnbuckle (1) (Ref. Figure 208).

x. Remove the two guard pins (1) from the elevator quadrant (Ref. Figure 209).

1. Connect a 10 ft. length of wax cord (3, Chart 2, 55-00-00) to the two aft elevator cables (2) and the two
elevator servo cables (3).

2. Identify and tag each piece of wax cord and attach to the respective cable.

3. Identify, tag and disconnect the two aft elevator cables (2), the two elevator servo cables (3), and the
retainers (4) from the elevator quadrant. Save the retainers for use during installation.

y. Remove four guard pins (1) from the rudder quadrant assembly (Ref. Figure 210).

1. Identify, tag and disconnect the two aft rudder cables (2) and retainers (3) from the rudder quadrant
assembly.

2. Remove the two aft rudder cables (2) from the rudder control system support and then place the cables clear
of the area.

z. (If required) Remove the Rudder Quadrant Pulley(s) (4).

aa. Remove two screws (1) from the forward support assembly attach points of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. Figure
211).

ab. Remove two screws (2) from the aft support assembly attach points of the vertical stabilizer.

ac. Connect the sling assembly (2, Chart 1, 55-00-00) cable hook (3) to the crane (1, Chart 1, 55-00-00) cable.

ad. Align and connect the forward support assembly (4) with the vertical stabilizer with two bolts.

ae. Align and connect the aft support assembly (5) with the vertical stabilizer with two bolts, two washers and two
spacers (9).

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af. Remove slack from the sling assembly.

ag. Remove five rivets from the left and right dorsal fin reinforcements (6). Remove the dorsal fin reinforcements
and clean metal shavings from the top of the aft fuselage.

ah. Remove two screws (7) and upper rear fuselage panel (8) from the top of the aft fuselage.

ai. (RJ-1 and After; RK-1 thru RK-86, except RK-78) - Remove twenty-two bolts, forty-four washers and twenty-two
nuts from the forward joining installation (1) (Ref. Figure 212).

aj. (RK-78, RK-87 and After) - Remove twenty-two bolts and washers from the forward joining installation (1).

NOTE: Do not remove laminated shim(s) (2) if it is securely bonded in place and the same vertical stabilizer will be
installed.

ak. Remove and retain laminated shim(s) (2) at the forward joining installation, if required.

al. (RJ-1 and After; RK-1 thru RK-86, except RK-78) - Remove twenty-two bolts, forty-four washers and twenty-two
nuts from the aft joining installation (3).

am. (RK-78, RK-87 and After) - Remove twenty-two bolts and washers from the aft joining installation (3).

NOTE: Guide ropes may be used for stability of the vertical stabilizer during removal.

an. Slowly remove the vertical stabilizer. Feed wax cord through the vertical stabilizer, as required. Feed the
electrical harness (4) through the opening in the top of the aft fuselage.

ao. Pull the two aft elevator cables and two elevator servo cables out of the vertical stabilizer and disconnect the
wax cord, leaving the cord in the vertical stabilizer.

NOTE: Perform Steps ap. thru as. if vertical stabilizer will not be reinstalled.

ap. Remove two bolts and washers and remove the aft support assembly (5) and two spacers (9) (Ref. Figure 211).

aq. Remove two bolts and remove the forward support assembly (4).

ar. Install two screws (1) (AN525-416R10) in the forward support assembly attach points of the vertical stabilizer.

as. Install two screws (2) (AN525-416R14) in the aft support assembly attach points of the vertical stabilizer.

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1. CENTER COAXIAL CABLE

2. TIEDOWN STRAPS
3. NAV/GS ANTENNA COUPLER

VERTICAL
STABILIZER
(REF)

B
1

DETAIL A

1
3

DETAIL B RK55B
071809AA.AI

NAV Antenna Coupler

Figure 204

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POWER RELAYS
CONTACTOR
PANEL
MOSFET
CONTACTORS
B
A
L103 AND L104

DETAIL B

D
B B
D

DETAIL A DETAILA
RK-45 AND RK-49 THRU
RK-20 THRU RK-48,
RK-86, EXCEPT RK-78
EXCEPT RK-45

B D

DETAIL A
RJ-1 AND AFTER;
DETAIL A
RK-78 AND RK-87 AND AFTER RK55B
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MOSFET Relays and Current Sensors Locator

Figure 205

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1. RIG PIN
2. FORWARD FLIGHT CONTROL SECTOR ASSEMBLY
3. RIG PIN
4. RUDDER QUADRANT ASSEMBLY
5. RIG PIN
6. ELEVATOR QUADRANT ASSEMBLY C

5 3

DETAIL C
4

DETAIL B
2

DETAIL A
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Flight Control Sector, Rudder and Elevator Quadrant Locator

Figure 206

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1. ELEVATOR SERVO CABLE TURNBUCKLE

2. ELEVATOR CABLE TURNBUCKLES
3. RUDDER CABLE TURNBUCKLES

B
A

ELEVATOR
SERVO
(REF)
DETAIL B

DETAIL A
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Turnbuckle Safety Clip Locator

Figure 207

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1. RUDDER SERVO CABLE TURNBUCKLE

DETAIL A
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Rudder Servo Cable Turnbuckle

Figure 208

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1. GUARD PINS
2. AFT ELEVATOR CABLES
3. ELEVATOR SERVO CABLES
4. RETAINERS

DETAIL A
ELEVATOR
QUADRANT
(REF)

C
4
3
2

DETAIL B

DETAIL C RK55B
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Elevator Quadrant Assembly

Figure 209

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1. GUARD PINS
2. AFT RUDDER CABLES
3. RETAINERS
4. RUDDER QUADRANT PULLEYS

A
1

RUDDER QUADRANT
ASSEMBLY (REF) 2

1 1

RUDDER CONTROL
SYSTEM SUPPORT
(REF)

DETAIL A
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Rudder Quadrant Assembly

Figure 210

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SLING ASSEMBLY (REF)

5
A
1. SCREWS
2. SCREWS
3. SLING ASSEMBLY CABLE AND HOOK
4. FORWARD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
5. AFT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 2
6. RIGHT DORSAL FIN REINFORCEMENT (LEFT NOT SHOWN)
7. SCREWS
8. UPPER REAR FUSELAGE PANEL
9. SPACERS 9
8
7 4

DETAIL B B

DETAIL A RK55B
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Sling Attach Points

Figure 211

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1. FORWARD JOINING INSTALLATION

2. LAMINATED SHIMS
3. AFT JOINING INSTALLATION
4. ELECTRICAL HARNESS

VERTICAL
STABILIZER (REF)

4
A

C
TWINE

B BOLTS
WASHERS

WASHERS
AFT ELEVATOR CABLES NUTS
ELEVATOR SERVO CABLES

DETAIL A 3

BOLTS
WASHERS
DETAIL C
AFT JOINING INSTALLATION

WASHERS
1 NUTS

DETAIL B 2
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Hardware Removal
Figure 212

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VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION

WARNING: Use of improper mounting hardware or lifting equipment could result in damage to the airplane
or injury to personnel.
CAUTION: Beechcraft Corporation recommends the installation of the vertical stabilizer be completed within an
enclosed building or hangar. In the interest of safety, should it become necessary to install the vertical
stabilizer in the open, wind velocity in any direction and terrain variations must be compensated for.
Do not use the rudder as a hand hold or for supporting the vertical stabilizer. Damage to the rudder or
vertical stabilizer could occur.
NOTE: Perform Steps a. through f. if the sling assembly was removed from the vertical stabilizer after removal or
if a new stabilizer is to be installed. If the same vertical stabilizer is to be installed and the sling assembly is
still attached proceed to the Note preceding Step g.

a. Remove two screws (1) from the forward support assembly (4) attach points of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. Figure
211).

b. Remove two screws (2) from the aft support assembly (5) attach points of the vertical stabilizer.

c. Connect the crane cable to the sling (2, Chart 1, 55-00-00) cable hook (3).

d. Align and connect the forward support assembly to the vertical stabilizer with two bolts.

e. Align and connect the aft support assembly to the vertical stabilizer with two bolts, two washers and two spacers
(9).

f. Remove slack from the sling assembly.

NOTE: Guide ropes may be used as necessary for stability of the vertical stabilizer during installation.

g. Carefully position the vertical stabilizer above the aft fuselage.

h. Connect wax cord (3, Chart 2, 55-00-00) left in stabilizer during removal to the two aft elevator cables (2) and
the two elevator servo cables (3) (Ref. Figure 209).

NOTE: Perform Steps i. through o. if installing new laminated shim(s) and/or a new vertical stabilizer. If installing
the original laminated shim(s) and vertical stabilizer proceed to Step p.

i. Carefully align and lower the vertical stabilizer into place while routing the heater mat wires (4) and wiring
harness (2) into the aft fuselage and pulling the two aft elevator cables (1) and two elevator servo cables (1) up
through the vertical stabilizer (Ref. Figure 213).

NOTE: Bolts, washers and nuts are used on RJ-1 and After and RK-1 thru RK-86, except RK-78. Bolts, washers
and nutplates are used on RK-78, RK-87 and After. The bolts may be NAS1105 and NAS1106 or may be
replaced with NAS6605H and NAS6606H. Refer to Figure 214 for specific bolt locations.

j. Temporarily install half of the fasteners (every other hole) in the forward (1) and aft spar (2) joining locations.

k. Using a maximum of two shims (1), remove laminations from the shim until the thickness of the shim will fill the
gap between the vertical stabilizer forward spar (2) and the canted bulkhead (3) in the aft fuselage (Ref. Figure
215).

l. Remove all bolts, washer and nuts from the forward and aft spar joining installed in Step j.

m. Slowly raise the vertical stabilizer until the stabilizer forward spar is clear of the aft fuselage.

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n. Drill holes in the laminated shim(s) (1) to match the holes in the vertical stabilizer forward spar (2). Clean the
area of all metal shavings.

o. Using adhesive (1, Chart 2, 55-00-00), bond the laminated shim(s) (1) to the vertical stabilizer forward spar (2)
aft surface, if required.

p. Carefully align and lower the vertical stabilizer into place while routing the heater mat wires and wiring harness
into the aft fuselage and pulling the two aft elevator cables (1) and two elevator servo cables (1) up through the
vertical stabilizer (Ref. Figure 213).

NOTE: Bolts, washers and nuts are used on RJ-1 and After and RK-1 thru RK-86, except RK-78. Bolts, washers
and nutplates are used on RK-78, RK-87 and After. The bolts may be NAS1105 and NAS1106 or may be
replaced with NAS6605H and NAS6606H. Refer to Figure 214 for specific bolt locations.

q. Install bolts, washers and nuts (in applicable) in the forward and aft spar joining locations.

r. Using Chart 202, apply torque to each bolt, then record the dash number of any bolts that do not display the
protrusion of at least two threads. Install a bolt with the next higher dash number to obtain proper thread
protrusion, then apply the appropriate torque.

Chart 202
Mounting Hardware Torque Requirements
Hardware Combination Torque
NAS1105 or NAS6605H bolt, washer and nut 100 to 140 inch-pounds
NAS1105 or NAS6605H bolt, washer and nutplate 100 to 140 inch-pounds
NAS1106 or NAS6606H bolt, washer and nut 160 to 190 inch-pounds
NAS1106 or NAS6606H and MS20006-8 bolts, 160 to 190 inch-pounds
washer and nutplate

s. Release the tension on the sling assembly (3) and remove the forward (4) and aft support (5) assemblies and
install screws (1) and (2) (Ref. Figure 211).

t. Move the sling assembly clear of the airplane and disconnect the sling cable hook (3) from the crane.

NOTE: The torque applied to the attaching hardware of the forward and aft joining installations must be rechecked
after a minimum of eight hours.

u. Check and re-torque bolts and nuts as necessary (Ref. Chart 202).

v. (RK-78, RK-87 and After only) Using safety wire (4, Chart 2, 55-00-00), safety the bolts in the forward and aft
joining installation (Ref. Chapter 20-10-06).

w. Apply torque slip marks to bolt heads (Ref. Chapter 20-30-03).

x. Position the retainer (4) so the cable fits through the slot in the retainer on the elevator quadrant. The cable ball
end must be seated into the larger opening in the retainer and not contact the quadrant (Ref. Figure 209).

CAUTION: Ensure cables are not crossed inside stabilizer.

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y. Disconnect the lengths of twine, wrap the aft elevator (2) and elevator servo cables (3) around the elevator
quadrant, install the cable ends in the retainers (4) saved during removal and install the retainers and cables in
the elevator quadrant slots.

z. Install two guard pins (1) in the elevator quadrant.

aa. Perform ELEVATOR SERVO CABLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT procedure (Ref. Chapter 22-13-00).

ab. Remove rig pin (5) in the elevator quadrant (6) (upper vertical stabilizer) rig pin holes (Ref. Figure 206).

ac. Route the two aft rudder cables (2) through the rudder control system support (Ref. Figure 210).

ad. Install the rudder quadrant pulleys (4) if required.

ae. Install the aft two rudder cables (2) and retainers (3) in the rudder quadrant assembly.

af. Install four guard pins (1) in the rudder quadrant assembly.

ag. Perform RUDDER SERVO CABLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT procedure (Ref. Chapter 22-13-00).

ah. Remove rig pin (3) in the rudder quadrant assembly (4) (under tailcone) rig pin holes (Ref. Figure 206).

ai. Route the coaxial cable (1) through the vertical stabilizer and connect to the NAV/GS antenna coupler (2) (Ref.
Figure 204).

aj. Secure the coaxial cable (1) with five tiedown straps (2) (Ref. Chapter 20-20-01).

ak. Locate (aft fuselage - forward bundle) and clean P366, P377, J366 and J377 (Ref. Chapter 20-20-04). Connect
P366 and P377 to J366 and J377 (Ref. Figure 205).

al. Locate P245 and P246 in the aft fuselage. Clean the connectors (Ref. Chapter 20-20-04), then connect to the
deice controller in the aft fuselage.

am. Connect four heater mat wires connected to the MOSFET relays K253 and K254 and current sensor L103 and
L104 in the aft fuselage (Ref. Figure 205). Secure wires and wire harnesses with tie straps (Ref. Chapter
20-20-01).

an. Using a suitable scraper, remove old sealant from the upper rear fuselage panel, dorsal fin reinforcements, and
installation area on the aft fuselage and vertical stabilizer.

ao. Install the upper rear fuselage panel (8) with two screws (Ref. Figure 211).

ap. Install the dorsal fin reinforcements (6) on top of the aft fuselage with rivets (5, Chart 2, 55-00-00).

aq. Using sealant (2, Chart 2, 55-00-00), apply a fillet seal around the perimeter of upper rear fuselage and dorsal
fin reinforcement (Ref. Chapter 20-40-00).

ar. Perform RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL TEST procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-20-00).

as. Perform HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-40-00).

at. Install the NAV antenna assemblies.

au. Perform ELEVATOR ADJUSTMENT/TEST procedure (Ref. Chapter 27-30-00).

av. Install the elevator quadrant access panel (330 JL) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter
06-50-00).

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aw. Install the leading edge cover (330 CTC) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

ax. Install LH and RH fuselage-to-lower vertical stabilizer fairings.

ay. Install the dorsal fin skin (330 BTC) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

az. Install the tailcone assembly (311JBC) (Ref. TAILCONE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION, Chapter 53-50-00).

ba. Install the cable access panel (330 HL) (Ref. VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

bb. Install the forward fuselage oval floor cover (151 CTC) (Ref. COCKPIT ACCESS PANELS, Chapter 06-50-00).

bc. Connect external power if disconnected (Ref. Chapter 24-40-00).

bd. Close the upper and lower aft fuselage doors (840A/840B) (Ref. Chapter 06-50-00).

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A
5

4
1. AFT ELEVATOR CABLES AND
ELEVATOR SERVO CABLES
2. WIRE HARNESS AND PLUGS
(P366 AND P377)
3. LAMINATED SHIM(S)
4. HEATER MAT WIRES
5. VERTICAL STABILIZER
2 1

DETAIL A RK55B
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Vertical Stabilizer Alignment

Figure 213

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1. AFT JOINING INSTALLATION

2. FORWARD JOINING INSTALLATION

DETAIL A

DETAIL C
2

DETAIL B
RK55B
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Forward and Aft Joining Installation Hardware

Figure 214 (Sheet 1 of 3)

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DETAIL B

-6 -6 -6 -6
ALL BOLTS IN THE FORWARD SPAR SPAR JOINING LOCATION ARE
-7 -7 -7 -7
NAS1105 OR NAS6605H AND THE BOLT DASH NUMBERS ARE LISTED IN THE CHART.
-7 -7 FOR BOLT, WASHER AND NUT INSTALLATIONS, USE AN960D516 WASHERS (ONE
UNDER BOLT HEAD AND ONE UNDER NUT FOR TOTAL OF 44). THE PART NUMBER
-7 -7 FOR THE NUT IS NAS679A5 (TOTAL 22). FOR BOLT, WASHER AND NUT PLATE
-7 -7 INSTALLATION USE SAME WASHER PART NUMBER, ONE UNDER THE HEAD OF
THE BOLT (TOTAL 22).
-7 -7 -7 -7
-8 -8 -8 -8

TABLE MATCHES BOLT PATTERN ABOVE

RK55B
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Forward and Aft Joining Installation Hardware

Figure 214 (Sheet 2 of 3)

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UPPER FOUR BOLTS - RK-78, RK-87 AND AFTER

UPPER TWO BOLTS
MS20006-8 BOLT
MS20002C6 WASHER (CHAMFER UNDER BOLT HEAD) UPPER FOUR BOLTS - ALL MODELS/SERIALS
MS35338-46 LOCK WASHER PRIOR TO RK-87, EXCEPT RK-78
NAS1106 OR NAS6606H - DASH NUMBERS IN
LOWER TWO BOLTS CHART BELOW
NAS6606H8 BOLT NAS960D616 WASHER
NAS960D616 WASHER

LOWER FOUR BOLTS - ALL MODELS/SERIALS

NAS1106 OR NAS6606H - DASH NUMBERS IN
CHART BELOW
NAS960D616 WASHER

DETAIL C

-7 -7 ALL BOLTS IN THE AFT SPAR JOINING LOCATION ARE NAS1105 OR NAS6605H
-8 -8 EXCEPT FOR THE EXCEPTIONS LISTED IN ILLUSTRATION ABOVE.
BOLT DASH NUMBERS ARE LISTED IN THE CHART. FOR BOLT, WASHER AND
-5 -5
NUT INSTALLATIONS, USE AN960D516 OR AN960D616 WASHERS (ONE UNDER
-5 -5 BOLT HEAD AND ONE UNDER NUT). THE PART NUMBER FOR THE NUT IS
-5 -5 NAS679A5 OR NAS679A6. FOR BOLT, WASHER AND NUT PLATE INSTALLATION
-6 -6 USE SAME WASHER PART NUMBERS, ONE UNDER THE HEAD OF THE BOLT.
-5 -5
-5 -5
-5 -5
-7 -7 -7 -7

TABLE MATCHES BOLT PATTERN ABOVE

RK55B
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Forward and Aft Joining Installation Hardware

Figure 214 (Sheet 3 of 3)

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DETAIL B

A
2

FORWARD JOINING
INSTALLATION (REF)

1. LAMINATED SHIM(S)
2. VERTICAL STABILIZER
FORWARD SPAR DETAIL A
3. CANTED BULKHEAD

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Forward and Aft Joining Installation Hardware

Figure 215

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