Flylight Airsports Skyranger Swift, Operator'S Manual

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Skyranger Swift Operators Manual (issue 3)
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stored/ used in particularly good conditions may not require this for
10 years, and those stored / used in poor conditions may require it
substantially sooner.
9.16.2 Essentially then it will be ‘on condition’, but don’t extend this simply
for financial reasons. Seek guidance from your local inspector /
maintenance professional/ the importer.
9.16.3 Such a strip down will involve removal of fabric coverings. This
permits full detailed inspection of airframe components and the
opportunity to replace all fasteners showing signs of corrosion.
9.16.4 The simple design and construction permits such a detailed and
comprehensive task to be relatively simply accomplished.
9.17 General maintenance tips
9.17.1 Use the UK build manual for reference to airframe assembly
sequences and processes.
9.17.2 Only use a Nyloc nut once – repeated use will reduce its locking
ability. Also it is recommended that Loctite thread locker is used as
standard practice on every fastener using a Nyloc nut. At least one
thread must protrude.
9.17.3 Split pins should not be used more than once.
9.17.4 Unless otherwise specified airframe bolts should be tightened to
remove free-play, without causing distortion of the parts/ ovalising of
tubes.
10. Repairs
10.1 If the aircraft is damaged, it is imperative that the full extent of the
damage is quantified by an appropriate person. In the case of flying
accident damage this MUST involve a BMAA inspector.
10.2 Damage can often extend well beyond the immediately obvious.
10.3 Careful strip inspection of components will often be prudent. Check for
bent fasteners, distortion of tubes, elongated holes and stress marks in
the anodizing of aluminium tubes.
10.4 Repair by replacement is the usual course of action, and as such
requires no special additional approval. However repair of a particular