ICON A5 MM : ICON Parachute System (IPS) : IPS General Maintenance : Landing Gear IPS Interface Test
Landing Gear IPS Interface Test
100775-01
Use the following procedure to perform the Landing Gear IPS Interface Test. This task is to be used following the installation of a new parachute, rocket, or both.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
Yes, contact ICON for rocket-specific training prior to performing any rocket-related portion of this task.
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
2X 017104-01 (8-32 x 3/4” SCREW)
Aircraft System and Number
16—ICON Parachute System (IPS)
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
Loctite 242 Threadlocker
Note: 
Throughout the process, take photos as required in BRS Installation Manual (020060-PM). Contact customer advocates to send photos to ICON. Steps requiring photos will be indicated.
Task Instructions
1. Use 1x temporary 8-32 thumb screw with a “Remove Before Flight” tag (or one of the 017104-01 shear screws) to temporarily attach the rocket collar to the rocket tube, on the side with the microswitch.
2. Jack the aircraft. (Jack Aircraft.)
3. Turn on Master Switch.
4. Retract Landing Gear.
Figure 526. Retract Landing Gear. Support Fuselage.
5. Lift collar off of IPS rocket.
6. Verify that the landing gear fully deploys.
Figure 527. Verify Landing Gear Deploys
7. Move landing gear switch on center stack console to landing gear down position.
8. Move landing gear switch on center stack console back to landing gear up position.
9. Verify that landing gear does not return to landing gear up position.
10. Move the landing gear switch back to the down position.
11. Re-install collar on IPS rocket using Loctite 242 and 2x shear screws. Take photo(s). Torque screws to 5 in-lbs.
Figure 528. Re-install Collar on IPS Rocket
CAUTION: 
Use caution when installing screws. Screws are designed to shear when rocket is fired. Do not over torque.
12. Turn off Master Switch.
13. Lower aircraft to ground and remove the jacks and fuselage supports.
Verification Method:
If applicable, check-off BRS Checklist PS.12. (IPS Installation Checklist) Ensure the proper photo documentation is completed and provided to ICON.