Instruction and Maintenance HandBook
RACER
EDITION :
JUNE 2005
PAGE : 11
AIR CREATION
Aérodrome de Lanas - 07200 AUBENAS - France
Tél. : 33 (0) 4 75 93 66 66 - Fax : 33 (0) 4 75 35 04 03 - Internet : www.aircreation.fr
Every 10 hours of flight time :
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Change both spark plugs.
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Check trike, engine and propeller nuts. Pay particular attention to front and tail undercarriage
wheel locknuts. After removal, tighten and secure using "LOCTITE FREINBLOC".
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Check the exhaust, the silent blocks and the manifold springs.
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Check the air filter and filter/carburetor assembly bolts.
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Check oil level in the reduction gear box, topping up when necessary.
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Check fan belt tension.
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Check the fuel filter for sludge.
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After the first 10 hours of operation, change the oil in the reduction gear box and tighten
cylinder head bolts and check setting of ignition.
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Check the propeller.
Every 50 hours of flight time :
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Change the engine and exhaust mounting silent blocks.
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Change the 2 front wheel shock absorbers.
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Change the starter cord.
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Check the monopole where the engine is mounted and around the swivel joint for hairline
cracks or play.
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Check seams on welded assemblies and mounting holes for play (engine support, front forks,
lower beam, hooking frame point, monopole swivel joint etc.).
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Check engine ignition and contact points.
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Grease throttle cables and check cable stops.
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Clean the air filter.
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Check propeller balance (see III b)
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