Maintenance and Inspection Procedures Manual
Type:
CT
Series:
CTLS
LSA
Page: iv
AF 04800001
Revision No. 3
Date: 14 Sep 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
General ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1
Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2
Contact in USA.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3
Care and cleaning of your CT ................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4
Views, dimensions .................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5
Construction Materials .............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.6
Equipment List .......................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.7
Source to Purchase Parts ......................................................................................................... 1-7
1.8
List of Disposable Replacement Parts ...................................................................................... 1-7
1.9
Weight and Balance Information............................................................................................... 1-8
1.10
Tire Inflation Pressure ............................................................................................................. 1-10
1.11
Approved Fluids and Capacities ............................................................................................. 1-10
1.12
Recommended Fastener Torque Values and Bolts Installation ............................................. 1-11
1.13
General Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 1-12
1.14
Instructions for Reporting Possible Safety of Flight Concerns Found During Inspection /
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 1-13
2
Minimum Levels of Certification:...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1
General ..................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Levels of certification................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3
Required certification level for maintenance procedures.......................................................... 2-2
3
Aircraft Inspections .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1
Aircraft Records ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2
Run-up ...................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3
Post-Run-up .............................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.4
Propulsion System .................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.5
Fuselage ................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.6
Wings ........................................................................................................................................ 3-7
3.7
Empennage............................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.8
Landing Gear ............................................................................................................................ 3-9
3.9
Cabin and Baggage Compartment ......................................................................................... 3-10
3.10
Inspection Completion............................................................................................................. 3-12
4
Structures ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1
Wing .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1
Wing Structure ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2
Wing Installation and Removal ............................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.2.1
Tools Required............................................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.2.2
Parts and Materials Required ..................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2.3
Type of Maintenance .................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.2.4
Minimum Level of Certification.................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2.5
Wing Installation.......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2.6
Wing Removal............................................................................................................. 4-9
4.1.2.7
Verification Required................................................................................................... 4-9
4.2
Landing Gear .......................................................................................................................... 4-10
4.2.1
Nose Landing Gear............................................................................................................ 4-10
4.2.1.1
Tools Required.......................................................................................................... 4-10
4.2.1.2
Materials Required.................................................................................................... 4-10
4.2.1.3
General ..................................................................................................................... 4-10
4.2.1.4
Inspections ................................................................................................................ 4-11
4.2.1.4.1
Type of Maintenance ........................................................................................... 4-11
4.2.1.4.2
Minimum Level of Certification ............................................................................ 4-11
4.2.1.4.3
Visual Inspection ................................................................................................. 4-11
4.2.1.4.4
Shock Absorber Inspection.................................................................................. 4-12
4.2.1.4.5
Fork Inspection .................................................................................................... 4-12
4.2.1.4.6
Nose Wheel Inspection........................................................................................ 4-12
4.2.1.5
Nose Gear Removal (Replacement)......................................................................... 4-13
4.2.1.5.1
Type of Maintenance ........................................................................................... 4-13