ICON A5, Maintenance Manual

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3-18 INSPECTIONS / CONDITION INSPECTIONS AND 100-HOUR INSPECTIONS
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C2
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3.3.6 Condition and 100-Hour Inspection—Parachute
Treat the BRS Recovery System like a loaded gun. The rocket assembly is not armed until the handle is
pulled. However, take all appropriate precautions to see that other persons cannot tamper with the BRS
system while it is being inspected or serviced.
R
ELATED
I
NFORMATION
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"Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings" on page 3-34
"Cockpit Panels Removal and Installation" on page 3-36
"ICON Parachute System (IPS)" on page 19-1
Correct all unsatisfactory items prior to flight
S=Satisfactory, U=Unsatisfactory
S U Comments
Ensure the detent pin with the “REMOVE BEFORE
FLIGHT” flag is installed into the activation handle
Inspect egress area for cracks/disbonds
Check external placards for security
Ensure the detent pin with the “REMOVE BEFORE
FLIGHT” flag is installed into the activation handle.
Check rocket for security
Check carbon fiber Rocket Mount for security
Inspect activation cable line from the activation handle to
the rocket for cracking, kinking, or chaffing.
Inspect activation line for color, brightness, and texture
variations
Check activation handle mounting plate for security
Inspect activation handle for damage
Ensure electrical connector on the back of the rocket
mount bracket is properly connected and check for
corrosion and chafing damage
Ensure placards text is legible