20-2700-20-02 – Diamond Aircraft OEM Recoil Adjustment Spring
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Overview
The Diamond Aircraft 20-2700-20-02 is a genuine OEM recoil adjustment spring, a precision-engineered component essential for the pilot and co-pilot rudder pedal adjustment system in various Diamond aircraft models. This spring is specifically designed to provide the correct tension and recoil action for the pedal position release mechanism. It allows the rudder pedals to be easily adjusted to different positions to accommodate pilots of varying heights, while ensuring the assembly remains securely locked in the selected position during flight. As a genuine Diamond factory part, it guarantees the precise spring rate, dimensions, and material integrity required for safe and reliable operation.
Key Features
- Precise Spring Rate: Manufactured to a specific, engineered spring rate (stiffness). This is critical for providing enough tension to hold the adjustment pin securely in place, while being light enough to allow the pilot to easily pull the release handle to reposition the pedals.
- High-Cycle Spring Steel: Fabricated from a high-quality, fatigue-resistant spring steel alloy. This ensures the spring maintains its designed tension and elasticity through thousands of adjustment cycles without failing or losing its strength.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Coated with a protective finish to prevent corrosion, ensuring smooth operation and a long service life within the cockpit environment.
- Ergonomic & Safety Function: A key component of the aircraft's ergonomics and primary flight control system. It ensures pilots of any stature can achieve the correct and comfortable leg position necessary for full and precise rudder authority.
- Genuine Diamond OEM Part: As a genuine factory component from Diamond Aircraft, it guarantees a perfect fit, the correct performance characteristics, and adherence to the aircraft's original Type Certificate design.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 20-2700-20-02
- Component Type: Recoil Adjustment Spring
- Primary Application: Rudder Pedal Position Adjustment Mechanism
- Material: High-Cycle Spring Steel Alloy
- Certification: EASA / FAA Production Approval
Aircraft Compatibility
The 20-2700-20-02 spring is a specific factory part used in the rudder pedal assemblies of several popular Diamond Aircraft models. It is essential to consult the specific aircraft's Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) for final verification of applicability.
- Compatible Aircraft Models:
- Diamond DA40 / DA40NG Star
- Diamond DA42 Twin Star
- Diamond DA20 Katana (in some versions)
Applications
The 20-2700-20-02 is the specified component for maintaining the rudder pedal adjustment system:
- System Repair: The primary part to replace when the rudder pedal adjustment handle becomes loose, fails to retract properly, or the locking pin does not engage securely.
- Preventative Maintenance: A good practice to replace the spring during major inspections or if it shows any signs of corrosion, deformation, or weakness to prevent in-flight adjustment issues.
- Ensuring Pilot Comfort & Control: A fully functional spring is essential for allowing pilots to easily adjust the pedals to a position that allows for comfortable and effective rudder and brake application.
Why Choose 20-2700-20-02?
The ability to properly adjust the rudder pedals is not just for comfort; it is critical for ensuring a pilot can apply full and differential brake pressure and achieve full rudder travel, which is essential for crosswind landings and ground control. A broken or weak adjustment spring can lead to a slack release handle or a failure of the locking pin to seat correctly. Using a genuine Diamond Aircraft 20-2700-20-02 OEM spring is the only way to ensure the part has the exact spring rate and durability intended by the designers, guaranteeing the system works safely and reliably every time.
Order Your 20-2700-20-02 Spring Now
Ensure the proper function and safety of your aircraft's primary flight controls with genuine OEM components. Visit Airparts.aero to order your Diamond Aircraft 20-2700-20-02 recoil adjustment spring today.
The 20-2700-20-02 spring is a key component in a simple yet effective mechanical locking system. It is typically connected to a cable or lever that is actuated by a T-handle in the cockpit. When the pilot pulls the handle, it puts the spring under tension and retracts a locking pin from one of several holes in the rudder pedal support structure. This frees the pedal assembly to slide fore or aft. When the desired position is reached and the handle is released, the stored potential energy in the tensioned 20-2700-20-02 spring forcefully pulls the cable and lever back, driving the locking pin securely into the corresponding hole. The spring's specific rate is calculated to provide a positive and audible "click" or "thunk" as the pin seats, giving the pilot tactile and audible confirmation that the pedals are safely locked.
Note: Installation of flight control components must be performed by a certified A&P mechanic in strict accordance with the current Diamond Aircraft maintenance manual for the specific aircraft model. Proper function of the adjustment and locking mechanism must be verified after installation.
