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XT 582 Maintenance Manual
Issue 1.0
September 21st 2005
Page 16
5. TIME LIMITS/MAINTENANCE CHECKS
5.00.00
General
The time limits and maintenance schedule provided are in addition to any regulation of the governing
body where the aircraft is being flown. Some components are subject to overhaul intervals as specified
by their manufacturers, Table 5.10.00 gives the overhaul or replacement intervals for these
components.
The pilot of the aircraft must ensure that the required maintenance is carried out and documented in the
correct manner.
Extreme operating conditions may reduce the time limits for components, unscheduled maintenance is
detailed in Section 5.50.00. AirBorne will from time to time amend these maintenance checks as the
service history of the aircraft evolves. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure compliance with new
directives. (Information is available on the website
www.Airborne.com.au
)
5.10.00
Time Limits
The following components are time limited and should be overhauled or replaced as indicated. This
table may be updated to include more components in the future as MANDATORY SERVICE
BULLETINS are amended.
Component
Life
Requirement
Engine
As specified by Rotax
(www.
rotax
-
aircraft-engines.com)
Overhaul or Replace.
Engine Accessories
As Specified by Rotax
(www.
rotax
-aircraft-engines.com)
Overhaul or Replace
Propeller
As Specified by the manufacturer. See
section 5.20.10 of Maintenance Manual
Overhaul or Replace
Fuel and Oil Hoses
Five Years or to be replaced during
engine overhaul – replacement
Replace
Rocket BRS
As specified by BRS-5 Manual
6 years, return (parachute cannister
only) to BRS for repack.
12 years Rocket life.
(
http://www.brsparachutes.com
)
Repack parachute into
canister
Replace rocket
Table 7 Time Limits of Components
5.20.00
Scheduled Maintenance Checks
Airborne Microlights have been designed to permit easy inspection, and operators should have no
difficulty in assessing problems or recognising damage if visual checks are carried out correctly.
Maintenance checks may require partial disassembly of the aircraft. Inspection should include a
thorough visual check of the condition of the component and the attachment point in adequate lighting
conditions. Cleaning of the component may be required for proper inspection. Significant scratches,
cracks, galling or any other mechanical wear of the component is reason for replacement.
General care should include:
•
Washing down the tube work with warm water and a mild detergent followed by rinsing with
fresh water.
•
Fabric sponged with warm water and a mild detergent and rinsed with fresh water.
•
The pod and wheel spats washed and polished using commercially obtainable shampoos and
polishes.
