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The vertical stabilizer spats consist of two wheel spats with fins that protrude from the
top surface, and into the airflow, providing yaw stability at high speed. The structural
integrity of the spats is important for the wheel operation, and for ensuring that the outer
wheel nut is secure. They should be checked every 25 hours, as noted in the maintenance
schedule, as well as after any hangarage, or transport to check for impact damage that
may have occurred.
Fiberglass Repair
The fiberglass components may be repaired using polyester resin and fiberglass mat, or
chopped strand mat which is probably the preferable choice for easy thickness build up.
Make sure that the surfaces to be repaired have been correctly prepared for adhesion. Full
repair instructions for the fiberglass components are beyond the scope of this manual,
there are many good texts available for practical composite repairs.
Some guidelines for repairs:
Repair thickness should at least equal original material thickness in all cases, preferably half on
the inside of the damage and half on the outside.
For attachment points the repair thickness should be increased by fifty percent.
Repairs should overlap damage by at least 35mm on all sides.
Repairs are prohibited within a radius of 150mm of the Pitot tube.
Repairs in the vicinity of the Pitot must maintain the original profile or the repair will adversely
affect airworthiness.
Windows
The windshield of the Skypper is basic and should be cared for as per the instructions
covered in section 4.20.10 General maintenance – Windshield.
If the windshield becomes damaged it should be replaced. Contact an Air Creation dealer.
Instrument Brackets
All of the instruments are attached to the aircraft via the instrument panel, which is
attached to the Pod Fairing area. This panel is attached using screws to hold it in place.
Landing gear
The Skypper trike base landing gear assembly consists of a tricycle type undercarriage.
The landing gear is non retractable.
Front
The front landing gear is attached to the main frame through plates and bolts assembly.
The front suspension, steering and braking assembly is manufactured from aluminum and stainless
steel. It is a “pusher” fork type assembly with welded lugs for all attached parts.
Rear
The rear suspension layout consists of tubular main struts for the rear suspension, welded drag link
and rear strut. These are attached to the wheels and the frame via fittings. The fittings are welded
and bolted to the struts and drag link.
The rear suspension incorporates air shocks that allow pneumatic adjustment of the “spring rate”
and fluid flow damping.
Check
With the weight removed from each wheel, check that each of the components is not
loose. Also check each of the bearings, tire wear and the condition of the brake line.
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