Aquila ATO1, Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AQUILA AT01
Aviation by Excellence AG
Page 09
05-20-00
Maintenance Checks
Check for stress marks, distortion, dis-bonding, and
delamination. Inspect main landing gear strut brackets
for distortion, cracks, corrosion, and security of attachment.
Check wear and condition of the polyamide inserts.
Check bolts for correct torque.
9. Wheel Fairings - Check condition and correct fit. X
10. Parking Brake Valve - Check for evidence of leakage especially X
at the brake line connections. Check control assy for damage.
11. Flap Actuator - Check for wear and damage, for secure X
mechanical connections and loose or missing lock devices.
Check electrical wiring for wear, damage, and proper routing.
Inspect electrical connections and switches for security,
corrosion and poor condition. Check function of the limit
switches and position indicator.
12. Elevator Trim System - Check the actuator and the springs X
for security, wear and damage. Inspect all safety means
to be intact. Check electrical wiring for wear, insulation
damage, and proper routing.
Inspect electrical connections and switches for security,
corrosion and poor condition. Perform system test and check
the correct function of the position indicator.
13. Aileron and Elevator Control - Check the control sticks, the X
brackets and the control rods for distortion, cracks, chafing,
corrosion and security. Examine all bearings for condition
and security fit. Verify all safety means to be intact.
Check travel of control surfaces if the control stick is in the
full forward /neutral/ aft, and full left /neutral/ right positions.
Verify no binding or jumpy movement of the control sticks
through their full range of travel.
14. Rudder Control - Check rudder control weldment and rudder X
bellcrank for cracks, distortion, chafing and security. Inspect
rudder control support brackets, rudder pedal pivot brackets
and connection of the rudder controls with the nose gear
steering tubes for security, condition and correct splintering.
Check centering of springs and cables. Inspect control cables,
control cable guides, cable connections, turnbuckles and
hardware for correct installation, wear, safetying and proper
operation.
15. Rudder / Aileron Control Interconnection - Check condition X
and correct function.
16. Brake Lines and Brake Master Cylinder in the Forward Cabin X
Area - Check for security and signs of leakage.
17. Brake Reservoir - Check for leakage and system for trapped X
air. Inspect the vent valve in the filler cap of the brake
reservoir for obstruction and blockage. Make sure the
hydraulic brake fluid level is correct. If necessary replenish,
use only hydraulic brake fluid of the required grade
No. Fuselage / Cabin (Cont.) Reference Interval Initials
100 h Add.
30.04.08