Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Reassembly after shipping
On receipt, carefully check if airplane or components have moved, shifted of chafed during the transport.
Visually inspect all exterior surfaces, and check Shock Watch indicator.
If 8G are exceeded, or if evidence of larger loads exists, contact Game Composites.
Step Reference Signature
1. Install elevators, refer to section 55-02
2. Install rudder, refer to section 55-05
3. Install spinner, refer to MT-Propeller Manual E-124
4. Push in left wing, leave app. 10 cm / 4’’ gap to connect at the wing roots:
a. Smoke hoses: use 9/16’’ wrench to prevent fitting from turning,
11/16’’ wrench to tighten hose connection
b. Fuel hoses: use 9/16’’ wrench to prevent fitting from turning,
11/16’’ wrench to tighten hose connection
c. Fuel sensor electrical connector
d. Wingtip light electrical connector
e. Check O-ring in connector for condition (no cracks, permanent deformation,
brittle surface). Connect Dynamic Pressure Quick Disconnect
5. Push left wing in completely, one person supporting wingtip for alignment
(weight to be supported app. 15 kg / 35 lb)
6. Push in right wing, leave app. 10 cm / 4’’ gap to connect at the wing roots:
a. Smoke hoses: use 9/16’’ wrench to prevent fitting from turning,
11/16’’ wrench to tighten hose connection
b. Fuel hoses: use 9/16’’ wrench to prevent fitting from turning,
11/16’’ wrench to tighten hose connection
c. Fuel sensor electrical connector
d. Wingtip light electrical connector
7. Push right wing in completely, one person supporting wingtip for alignment
8. Push in main spar bolts, maneuver handles in floor recesses
9. Push in auxiliary spar bolts, secure with Adel clamps
10. Connect aileron control rods to torque tube, secure with cotter pins,
refer to section
27-80
11. Check aileron for free and unrestricted movement from stop to stop, and correct
cotter pin installation, refer to section
27-80
12. Connect battery, refer to section 27-80
13. Switch on Master Switch, check basic electrical functions (MFD1 coming alight,
fuel pump audible, wing tip lights coming alight), switch off after test
14. Install foot rests, check main bolts secure, refer to section 27-80
15. Install front instrument panel, refer to section 27-80
16. Install front seat and seat cushion, refer to section 27-80
17. Install front seat side panels, refer to section 27-80
18. Install wheel pants, refer to section 27-80
19. Fill tanks with fuel as for intended use
20. Visually check fuel connections and drain valves for leaks
21. Engine ground run per AFM sections 4.4, 4.6 up to 200°F CHT, 4.11
22. Visual inspection for fluid leaks
23. Install cowling, refer to section 71-02
24. Clean entire airplane, all cockpit- and exterior surfaces,
refer to section
71-02 to 71-02
25. Conduct pre-flight inspection in accordance with AFM