CELIER
SERVICE MANUAL
Xenon 2
RST
Aviation
Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work
Chapter 5
5.6
25- , 50- and 100-Hour Overhauls
Explanation of the meanings of the columns:
25 - 25-hour overhaul
50 - 50-hour or half-yearly overhaul
100 - 100-hour or yearly overhaul
No.
Activity
25
50
100
Notes
Airframe (Fuselage, Tail Beams, Control
Surfaces, Mast)
25
50
100
01 Checking the outside surface of the fuselage for
cracks or deformations.
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02 Checking the airframe for damage, twists,
buckling or other deformations.
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If detected, the gyrocopter must be grounded and
contact the manufacturer to specify the way to restore
airworthiness.
03 Checking the tightening moments of the bolts
fixing the rotor mast.
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M6 bolts: 10 Nm ± 1 Nm
M8 bolts: 24 Nm ± 1 Nm
04 Checking the tightening of the remaining bolts
of the fuselage structure (visually on the basis of
the paint marker).
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If at least one bolt/nut loosens, tighten all the
cooperating bolts/nuts. The moment values according
to subsection 3.7.
05 Checking the fixing of the horizontal stabilizer
to the vertical stabilizers (4 bolts).
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The bolts are fixed by using blue Loctite. The contact
surfaces of the stabilizers are sealed with silicone.
06 Checking the fixing of the vertical stabilizers to
the tail pipes (rivets).
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Remove loose or damaged rivets and replace them
with new ones.
Flight Control Systems
25
50
100
10 Cleaning and lubricating the rotor head control
pusher tips.
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Apply WHS2002; remove the excess.
11 Checking the condition of the rotor head control
pusher tips for cracks, movement freedom in the
full range.
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Check the safety screws (blue Loctite).
12 Checking that the head reaches the stops in
sloping and tilting it.
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Check the displacement of the control stick (see
figures, subsection 8.3).
13 Checking that all the pushers are straight and in
good condition.
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14 Checking clearances (wear) in the control stick
system.
Checking the conditions and security of the rear
flexible mounting of the torsional pipe.
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15 Checking the freedom of pedal movement.
Lubrication.
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WHS2002 lubricant.
16 Checking the condition of rudder bowdens for
rubbed spots, corrosion, excessive friction and
signs of the wear of the tips.
Checking the connection of the tips to the pedals
and the control surfaces.
Lubricating the tips.
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Apply WHS2002; remove the excess.
Edition 1
24 Aug 2009
Change no.:
Document no.: X2RST-001-PL
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