Aquila AT01, Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AQUILA AT01
A
05-50-00
Maintenance Checks
UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKS
1. General
A. Special checks are to be carried out when an incident has occurred that may have caused damage
to the aircraft or impaired airworthiness.
In addition, a 25-hour inspection must be carried out on new aircraft and its engine, on
overhauled engines and after extensive airframe repairs.
2. Special Checks
A. 25-Hour Inspection
After the first 25 hours of operation of a new aircraft and its engine or an overhauled engine or
after extensive airframe repairs, an inspection of the extent of a 100-hour inspection must be
carried out (refer to 05-20-00).
After the first 25 hours of operation of a new or overhauled engine, the engine and the propeller
must be inspected. Refer to ROTAX Aircraft Engines Maintenance Manual for ROTAX Engines
Type 912 Series for detailed information on this inspection.
B. Hard Landing
After an excessively hard landing or other unusual loading of the landing gear a thorough
inspection of the affected components and their attachments is required. Even if no obvious
defects are detectable, a visual inspection must be carried out. Perform the following:
(1) Prepare aircraft for visual checks as follows:
(a) Remove engine cowling (refer to 71-10-00).
(b) Remove landing gear fairings.
(c)
Inside the cabin and baggage compartment - remove carpets and floorboards as required
to gain access to the landing gear mounting brackets (refer to 25-12-00).
(2) Inspect main landing gear.
(a) Check wheel fairings for cracks, dents and delamination.
(b) Check fairing mounts for cracks, distortion and other damage.
(c)
Check fuselage structure visually at such points and areas where the main landing gear
is attached. Check for stress marks, distortion, disbonding, and delamination. Check
main landing gear strut brackets for distortion, cracks and security of attachment. Check
condition of the polyamide inserts. Check bolts for correct torque.
(d) Check main gear struts for deformation and cracks. Examine wheel axles for security of
attachment to struts and for any damage.
(e) Inspect tires for integrity and proper location of the red slide marks.
(f)
Inspect brake fluid carrying lines at the main landing gear for condition, leakage, and
security of attachment.
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