AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DFE-AMM-AR1
Rev. 1 – 07/24/2014
1-23
1.15.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
There are many hazards inherently present when performing any maintenance task on this aircraft.
To minimize the risk to both yourself and others, begin by thinking through each task that is to be performed
before starting any work. Using common sense, think of ways to avoid these hazards. Remember also that
many accidents happen because of carelessness. Be sure to also use the right tool for the task at hand and
to use the proper personal protective equipment. Such equipment may include, but is not limited to:
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Eye protection – safety glasses, goggles, and face shield
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Gloves
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Hearing protection – ear plugs or muffs
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Apron
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Protective footwear with non-slip soles
You should also keep on hand a suitable fire extinguisher, absorbent material to contain spills, an eyewash
bottle, and a general-purpose first aid kit. It is also advisable to have on hand the material safety data sheet
(MSDS) for all products and chemicals that will be used during the servicing of the aircraft.
Some other general rules to follow are:
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Never leave the ignition switch or the master switch turned on when the engine is not running. Doing
so could allow the engine to fire if the propeller were rotated by hand.
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Never operate the engine with untrained personnel around – everyone who is essential to be in the
area should be reminded that a spinning propeller may be lethal yet almost invisible. Remove hats
when running the engine to keep them from being removed by the propeller slipstream.
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Remove any loose clothing, such as neckties and scarves. Tuck in your shirt and secure any long
hair to prevent them from becoming tangled in power tools.
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Remove all jewelry. Not only can items such as rings, watches, and necklaces become caught in
rotating tools, they can also conduct electricity and may cause a short circuit. This could result in
burns or damage to electrical circuits.
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Disconnect the negative lead from the battery when doing any electrical work that does not involve
troubleshooting the electrical systems. This will reduce the risk of a short circuit or even a fire.
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The lead acid battery will emit hydrogen gas when charging, which is highly flammable. Any nearby
source of ignition such as sparks or an open flame can result in an explosion. Keep all ignition
sources away from the battery.
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Aviation gasoline is also highly flammable. When working with the fuel system, always work in a
well-ventilated environment. Any nearby source of ignition such as sparks or an open flame can
result in a fire or explosion. Keep all ignition sources away. Always ground the airframe to a suitable
earth ground during fueling/defueling operations to reduce the risk of a static discharge ignition
source.
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When working with the landing gear, always support the aircraft properly with jacks. Do not work
underneath the aircraft unless it is properly supported.
1.16.
FLIGHT SAFETY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS
The owner/operator of a LSA is responsible for notifying the manufacturer of any safety of flight issue
or significant service difficulty upon discovery.
Please report any service difficulties or any other issue relating to flight safety directly to Direct Fly
using the form available on Paragraph 0.9. of this Manual. The form may be sent by email or fax to the
addresses listed on Paragraph 0.1 on this Section
