It is recommended that two additional levels
of inspections beyond the preflight inspections found
in Section IV of this handbook be made. These are at
25 hour and 100 hour intervals. Your new aircraft will
undoubtedly be given several “100 hour” inspections at
earlier intervals, a practice which is also recommended.
In addition there are continuing care items, items which
have a recommended overhaul or replacement schedule
and special inspections required due, such as gear/ flap
extensions at high speeds.
The 25 hour inspection is intended to cover
rather routine items of wear such as tires, oil changes,
cable end fittings, brake linings, hose and wire fretting
and rubber areas, etc.
The 100 hour inspection takes a more in-depth
look at the aircraft for structural cracks, delaminations,
etc., much as an annual inspection. It is recommend
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ed that the aircraft be thoroughly washed, the engine
cleaned, compression checked and a complete review
of the aircraft and engine log book be made to insure all
FAA (or appropriate registering agency) requirements
for such items as altimeter checks, item TBOs etc. This
inspection must be recorded in the aircraft and engine
log books and signed by the inspector. Since your
aircraft is registered as an EXPERIMENTAL aircraft
it cannot be used for hire, however for aircraft flown
regularly, accumulating many hours through the year
this is a recommended inspection.
ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
If you built your aircraft and have received your
“Repairman” certification, you may make any modi-
fications desired however in the interest of safety we
strongly recommend that you seek experienced consul-
tation before making any modifications to your Lancair.
We take pride in your Lancair as well and have your
best interest at heart. Any modifications or changes that
effect the airworthiness or that is considered a major
change must be approved by the FAA.
If you purchased your aircraft, your local FAA
inspector may be interested if you make any alterations.
They may contact Lancair for advice. In any case, the
work must be performed by properly licensed person-
nel.
NOTE
Only Lancair approved parts should be
used for any repairs to your Lancair. Salvage parts
or parts
whose history cannot be fully traced
and their care in storage and handling completely
defined and determined acceptable by Lancair are
not acceptable and are considered unsafe for use.
GROUND HANDLING
The three view drawings in section VIII show
the dimensions of your Lancair and its hangar require
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ments.
CAUTION
Proper inflation of the air/oleo style nose
strut should be maintained to insure adequate pro-
peller clearance.). In addition while ground han-
dling your Lancair the propeller should be placed
in the horizontal position, or with one blade up with
a 3 blade prop. Use care when turning the propel-
ler-ASSUME THE MAGNETOS ARE HOT!
Towing
Your Lancair is a light aircraft and should
