Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Component Inspections
No. Items
Inspection Type
Inspection points Inspection Criteria Criteria for replacement
1 Standard Fasteners
visual
Surface, Coating worn, chafed visible dents, permanent deformation
Thread clean abrasion beyond chafing of coating, damaged thread
Head Tool fit permanent deformation, beyond chafing
2 Click-Bonds (self-locking
adhesive-bonded Nutplates)
function
retaining function no discernible difference to other
self-locking Nutplates discernible reduction of self-locking function
attachment Nutplates must not spin when screw
is inserted or removed when loose, replace
3 Spherical Bearings
visual
location when relevant control is moved,
check if cage is moving in seat when loose in seat, remove, clean both surfaces, and
bond back in, using CB200 glue
play play in any direction must not
exceed 0.5 mm if max. allowable play is exceeded
4 Ball Bearings
function
contamination, damage of
components quiet, smooth motion unusual noise, irregular motion
visual
surface quality check for corrosion, obvious damage corrosion or damage causes unusual noises or irregular
damage, or detachment from seat
5 Welded steel components
visual
surface quality intact surfaces visible surface deterioration and/or corrosion, visible
cracks or permanent deformation in parts or welds
6 Machined parts (Aluminum,
Steel, Stainless Steel, Nylon)
visual
surface quality intact surfaces visible cracks or permanent deformation, elongation or
wear in bearing seats or holes resulting in discernible play
7 Main and auxiliary spar bolts
visual
surface quality intact surfaces visible wear or cracks
8 Rudder pedal rails
visual
surface quality no corrosion, smooth surfaces corrosion, dents, cracks, permanent deformation
9 Rudder pedal rollers
visual
surface quality no corrosion, smooth surfaces unusual noise, irregular motion
function
operation quiet, smooth motion unusual noise, irregular motion
10 Control grips, engine and flight
controls
visual
structure no cracks along the grain propagating cracks
11 Canopy glass
visual
surface quality optical quality affection of pilot's view
damages, cracks crack propagation Cracks shorter than 50 mm / 2'' can be stopped by drilling
a 3 mm / 1/8'' hole at the end of the crack. Cracks longer
than 50 mm / 2'': glass must be replaced