Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT
Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997
Page: 5-3
Amendment No.: 23
Date: Jan. 29, 2015
A4011121_B23.doc
Doc. No. A40-11-121
No.
Part/Assembly/
Equipment
Manufacturer,
Type
IPC
Chapter
Recommended op. time by
Notes
Overhaul Replacement
12 ELT battery
Various,
Various
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See Note (9)
(9)(11)
13
Control Rod Connectors
L'Hotelier,
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27-00
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(10)(11)
NOTES:
(1) The TBO for the STEMME engine type ROTAX 914F2/S1 is established on the basis of the engine type
ROTAX 914F2 in following ROTAX Service Bulletins “Extension of the Time Between Overhauls (TBO)”:
- SB 914-027, Revision 2 (R2), dated March 25, 2010 or later approved
- SB 914-039, Initial Issue, dated March 25, 2010 or later approved.
The TBO stated in these Service Bulletins is according to respective engine S/N and is directly applicable
to the STEMME engine type ROTAX 914F2/S1.
To further clarify, in accordance with the applicable Service Bulletin the stated TBO means the earlier of
engine operating time or calendar time:
1000 hr TBO or TBO of 10 years
1200 hr TBO or TBO of 12 years
2000 hr TBO or TBO of 15 years
In all cases the limitation is given in operating hours and in a calendar period, the first occurring case
applies. Please note that only the above referenced Service Bulletins shall apply to recommended TBO.
(2) The recommended TBO for all rubber parts of STEMME
’s
engine ROTAX 914F2/S1 is established on the
basis of the engine type ROTAX 914F2 as detailed in the ROTAX Maintenance Manual, Line
Maintenance:
ROTAX MML-914
, Edition 2, Revision 1, dated July 1, 2010 or later version.
The recommended TBO for all rubber parts as stated in the latest revision of ROTAX MML-914, Edition
2, applies to STEMME
’s ROTAX 914F2/S1 engine.
(3) STEMME does NOT endorse operating beyond the stated engine TBO defined by ROTAX and applied by
STEMME for its engine ROTAX 914F2/S1. Any decision to operate beyond the recommended TBO for
the engine ROTAX 914F2/S1 based on the informed recommendation of competent, Rotax
–
qualified,
authorized maintenance personnel is without the recommendation of STEMME and as such STEMME
does not assume the risk therefore.
(4) STEMME builds the ROTAX 914F2/S1 engine by making approved alterations to the certified ROTAX
914F2 which is its major component. STEMME certified the ROTAX 914F2/S1 engine and its variable
pitch propeller as part of the S10-VT under EASA type certificate EASA.A.054 with reference to LBA
Datenblatt nr. 5006. (analogous to a type certificate data sheet). Only STEMME
–
approved data is
applicable for overhaul and inspection of STEMME
’s ROTAX 914F2/S1 engine.
(5) STEMME strongly recommends that you not exceed the recommended TBOs as specified in the table. In
any case, components must be replaced “on condition” if inspection
indicates a need to do so or as
required by mode of operation.
(6) Metal covered Teflon hoses of the TOST type hydraulic brake system are not affected by manufacturer
life limitation. PTFE brake hoses have to be replaced on condition only.
Also see Service Bulletin A31-10-097 for guidance on optional retrofitting the all
–
hydraulic brake system,
type TOST.
