Bombardier Learjet Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator
There should never be a time during installation, testing, or adjustment when the potentiometer rods on the actuator are adjusted.
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There should never be a time during installation, testing, or adjustment when the potentiometer rods on the actuator are adjusted.
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