Air Creation IXess 13, Maintenance Manual

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4.3 Scheduled Maintenance
4.3.1 Wing Maintenance Schedule
Hours of Operation
Item Maintenance Requirement
50 100
1 yr 150 200
2 yrs 250 300
3 yrs
Wing fabric deterioration and tears 2 2 4
Wing fabric stitching condition and abrasion 2 2 2
Wing fabric attachments points 2 2 2 2 2 2
Battens retaining strings for condition 2 2 5
Inspection zippers 3 3
Wing fabric sample factory test 2
Wing Sail
Sail removal for general overhaul 4
Battens profile 2 2 2
Battens fittings 3 3 3
Wires and attachment fittings for tension, corrosion, fraying,
kinking or fretting 2 2 2 2 2 4
Trimmer assembly and operation 3 3 4
Condition and security of all screws, bolts, nuts & washers 2 2 2 2 2 6
Condition and operation of all push pins 2 4 2 4 2 4
Outer part of leading edges 4 4
Keel and visible tubing 2 3 2 3 2
Hang bracket for condition, deformation 2 3 2 3 2 4
Main hang bolt 2 4 2 4 2 6
Nose assembly, U-channel and cable gooseneck catch for
condition 3 3 4
Tensioning u-channel and cable gooseneck catch for condition 3 3 4
Central cross-bar assembly, protection and webbing for
condition 3 3 4
Cross-bars to leading edges assembly for condition 3 3 4
Tip assembly 3 3 4
All rig/unrig points for condition and operation 3 3 4
All airframe tubing for cracks, dents, deformation, corrosion or
fretting 4
Wing
Airframe
All airframe fittings for cracks, dents, deformation, corrosion or
fretting 4
Code:
1. Oil, lubricate, clean and service
2. Check as directed
3. Check for security, cracks, wear and faulty operation
4. Remove, inspect and replace if necessary
5. Recommended replacement or overhaul
6. Mandatory replacement
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