Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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No. Items
Inspection Type
Inspection points Inspection Criteria Criteria for replacement
12 Canopy retaining strap
visual
surface and weave fraying, bleaching from UV, wear of
attachment area visible frays, visible bleaching / brittleness, wear /
elongation around attachment
13 Control bump stops
visual
shape and surface intact surfaces, no cracks cracked surfaces
14 Electrical Cables
visual
insulation surface intact surfaces, no cracks or chafing damaged, cracked or chafing, compromising insulation
crimped ends intact strands broken or frayed strands
15 Cable Connectors
visual
eyes intact structure elongated or cracked
crimped ends tight fit of cable slippage or cracks
16 Rudder Cables
visual
eyed ends clean, undamaged corrosion, damage or visible elongation
cables straight, intact strands dents, bends, corrosion, frayed / broken strands
17 Anti-collision and position lights
visual
LED function functional more than 2 LEDs per section dysfunctional
18 Fuel Vent- and manifold pressure
sensor lines
visual
surface, material clear, intact surface, elastic when
compressed with 2 fingers discoloring, to opaque; brittle, visible cracks
19 Pitot-Static lines
visual
surface, material clear, intact surface brittle, visible cracks
20 Engine Shock Mounts
visual
external rubber surfaces intact, matt surface surface appearance glossy (sign of permanent
deformation / overheating), cracks
21 Titanium Firewall Panels
visual
general condition surface quality cracks around holes, cracks in bends or across surfaces
22 Carbon Fiber Control rods
visual
Surface, general condition Surface is covered in glass fiber;
damage will show as white/light
marks.
Check for any play in the bearing
seats towards the surrounding
carbon structure. Visible dents, cracked surface, cracks in structure
Any play of the bearing seat towards the surrounding
carbon structure
23 Engine Control Cables
visual
Surface, general condition Undamaged surface: no evidence of
overheating, no cracks, no fraying.
No kinks, free, full range motion Evidence of overheating, mechanical damage, corrosion