JSX-SB-006 Bushing Service Bulletin
SONEX SONEX · Service Bulletins
Overview
This service bulletin provides instructions for the installation of plastic snap bushings in the Sonex aircraft to prevent control cable fraying or damage. It outlines the steps required to complete the installation and emphasizes the importance of logging the completion in the airframe logbook.
- Plastic snap bushings are required to protect control cables.
- Installation involves removing the interior and fuel tank.
- Access panels on floor skins must be removed for installation.
- Holes need to be drilled to 1/2" diameter for the bushings.
- Control cables must be reinstalled after bushing installation.
- A logbook entry is required after completing the service bulletin.
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- Service Bulletins
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- 364 KB
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- sonexaircraft.com
- Language ·
- en
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In this document
Installation Steps
The document outlines a series of steps including removing the interior, fuel tank, and access panels, drilling holes, installing bushings, and reinstalling components.
Bushing Installation Details
Details on the typical installation of split snap bushings are provided, including diagrams and specifications for hole sizes.
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Full document text
1/4 and Noted NC Sonex Revision Drawing Number Drawing Scale The information disclosed herein is the property of the originator who reserves all patent, design, proprietary, manufacturing, use and sales rights thereto, except for the rights expressly granted to others. This document shall not be reproduced nor shall the information contained within be used by or disclosed to others except as expressly authorized by the originator. Revision Letter Change Description Rudder Cable Bushing Service Bulletin Sub Service Bulletin Plastic Snap Bushings need to be added to Bulkheads and specific locations to prevent control cable from fraying or causing cable damage. 1. Remove interior if installed. 2. Remove Fuel Tank if installed. 3. Remove access panels on floor skins if installed. 4. Up drill holes to 1/2" Diameter for Plastic Snap Bushings see Section F-F. 5. Install Plastic Snap Bushings. 6. Reinstall Control cable. 7. Reinstall access panels on floor skins. 8. Reinstall Fuel Tank. 9. Reinstall Interior. 10. Make Airframe logbook entry that Servuice Bulletin has been completed. JSX-SB-006 Side Detail Cable Bushing Locations Scale: 1/16 BEND UP 10˚ BEND DOWN 10˚ x D D E E F F G G B B C C A A Detail H Typical Installation of Split Snap Bushing Scale: Full JSX-C02-21 Split Snap Bushing Control Cable 1/2" diameter hole Bulkhead SECTION A-A JSX-C02-21 Split Snap Bushing 2 Places H H H H SECTION B-B Bend 4 Deg. Bend 4 Deg. JSX-C02-21 Split Snap Bushing 2 Places H H H H SECTION C-C JSX-C02-21 Split Snap Bushing 2 Places H H H H Section D-D JSX-C02-21 Split Snap Bushing 2 Places H H H H Section E-E JSX-C02-21 Split Snap Bushing 2 Places H H H H Section F-F JSX-C02-21 Split Snap Bushing 2 Places H H H H Section G-G JSX-C02-21Split Snap Bushing 2 Places H H H H