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Airglas, Inc.

 Manual # GLH3000-105 

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MANUAL REVISION B  

 

 

 

 

 

 

27 July 2011 

THIS MANUAL INCLUDES INFORMATION PROPRIETARY TO 

Airglas, Inc.

 AND SHALL NOT BE USED TO MANUFACTURE OR REPRODUCE ANY PART OR 

ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF

 

Airglas, Inc.

 

(5.0   Servicing Information-Continued) 

 

operating, and servicing the system. The fluid level should not be lower than 1/3 full in the 

reservoir, and should only be serviced with the cylinder fully retracted to prevent overflow. 

 

6.0   Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

 

 

MAINTENANCE AND GROUND HANDLING RESTRICTIONS 

  

   1.  DO NOT – Push or Pull on skis to move aircraft.  

   2.  DO NOT – Subject to flame or high heat.  

   3.  DO NOT – Attempt to jack aircraft using the skis for a Jack Point.    

   4.  DO NOT – Subject to harsh solvents or caustic chemicals. 

   5.  DO NOT – Use skis as a tie down for the aircraft.  

   6.  DO NOT – Attempt to change a tire with the skis installed.  

   7.  DO NOT – Rely on standard wheel chocks with skis installed. 

 

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL CHECKS 

 10-14 Check (10 hour or 14 day inspection) 

1.

 

CHECK – Bungees, cables, clevis pins, cotter pins, nuts, bolts and attach fittings for security. 

2.

 

CHECK – Cylinders for leaks at the seals and fittings. 

3.

 

CHECK – Hydraulic pump fluid level and inspect for leaks, and wiring connections. 

4.

 

CHECK – GLH3000 Ski Kit for cracks, excessive wear, fractures, abrasions, and delamination. 

5.

 

CHECK – Door Guides for wear and security. Lube with silicone spray or wax. 

 

INSPECTION CRITERIA 

  100/Annual  

(100 hour or Annual inspection interval) 

 

1.

 

INSPECT – The GLH3000 Ski for:      

Cracks, wear, fractures and abrasions. Inspect the bottom for cracks, scratches, 

delamination, and excess wear. If fibers are exposed or damaged, consult 

Airglas. If ski shows signs of delamination, contact Airglas. Inspect the door 

guides for wear and security. Lubricate guides with silicone spray or wax. 

 

2.

 

INSPECT – The Forward Bungee, Safety Cable Assy. and Rear Check Cable 

Assy. for integrity, wear, abrasion and fraying. Inspect all associated hardware 

for security. Replace bungees when frayed or tension is less than 70 pounds in 

most slack position. 

 

Page Revision A

 

 (6.0  Instructions for Continued Airw orthiness, -Continued) 

Summary of Contents for GLH3000 Nose Ski

Page 1: ...T OR ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Airglas Inc Airglas Inc Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Including Installation Maintenance and Service Instructions MANUAL NO GLH3000 105...

Page 2: ...ION B 27 July 2011 THIS MANUAL INCLUDES INFORMATION PROPRIETARY TO Airglas Inc AND SHALL NOT BE USED TO MANUFACTURE OR REPRODUCE ANY PART OR ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Airglas In...

Page 3: ...Revision Distribution of Changes A new copy of the revised manual or affected pages will be maintained on the Airglas Inc website Page Revision B REV LEVEL REV DATE Page REV BY EXPLANATION OF REVISIO...

Page 4: ...CTION AND DESCRIPTION 6 B PLACARDS AND MARKINGS 7 B INSTALLATION 8 9 B CONTROL AND OPERATION 10 A SERVICING INFORMATION 11 A INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 12 13 A SPECIFICATIONS with WEIGHT...

Page 5: ...THOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Airglas Inc Sections Page 1 0 Introduction and Description 6 2 0 Placards and Markings 7 3 0 Installation Ski Attachment 8 9 4 0 Control and Operation 10 5 0 Serv...

Page 6: ...lic or hand pump to provide operating pressure The door closes off the wheel opening thus creating the performance characteristics of a straight ski When the airplane is on snow deploying to the ski p...

Page 7: ...8 MPH All Models o The upper part of the green arc is located at 110 MPH PA 18 Series Place Airspeed Restriction Placard on instrument panel immediately adjacent to Airspeed Indicator and in full view...

Page 8: ...etween the exiting holes 2 The brake lines may have to be modified or changed to allow for the new position of the caliper 3 Prior to initial ski installation the aircraft will need to be hoisted or j...

Page 9: ...ines must be routed and secured so that they do not interfere with flight controls and are not able to chafe See Note 1 5 Power supply and control wires for the pump must be routed through the aircraf...

Page 10: ...ill remain lit as long as the skis are extended 2 When the switch is pressed down the door will retract and expose the tire While the switch is held down an operation indicator green light will illumi...

Page 11: ...e tire The cartridge wheel bearings should be replaced when damaged When the tire has worn more than 50 the wheel should be replaced The rigging is made up of galvanized steel 5 32 cable for the ice c...

Page 12: ...PERATIONAL CHECKS 10 14 Check 10 hour or 14 day inspection 1 CHECK Bungees cables clevis pins cotter pins nuts bolts and attach fittings for security 2 CHECK Cylinders for leaks at the seals and fitti...

Page 13: ...ulic pump for secure mounting wiring condition reservoir for contaminants or sediment and leaks Inspect internal and external hydraulic lines for security chafing and leaks Service with MIL H 5606 Hyd...

Page 14: ...Airglas Inc AND SHALL NOT BE USED TO MANUFACTURE OR REPRODUCE ANY PART OR ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Airglas Inc 7 0 Ski Specifications Ski Specifications are as follows Length 7...

Page 15: ...ly Correction Reconnect the hydraulic supply lines to opposite ports on the pump and reverse the pump power polarity Problem Skis do not cycle smoothly or have pulsing or incomplete actuation Correcti...

Page 16: ...THOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Airglas Inc 9 0 Drawings and Diagrams Descriptive Data List No GLH3000 I ICA Installation Maintenance GLH3000 105 Rev B 27 July 2011 Ski Installation Piper PA 18...

Page 17: ...THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Airglas Inc 10 0 Engineering Changes and Amendments In the event that a change or amendment is made to the design components or procedures contained within this manual...

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