Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT
Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997
Page: 5-12
Amendment No.: 23
Date: Jan. 29, 2015
A4011121_B23.doc
Doc. No. A40-11-121
Fire Sleeves:
Cracks,
dents,
kinks, tears,
loss of flexibility,
deterioration,
obstruction,
chafing,
improper bend radius,
cleanliness,
securely installed,
open ends, and
any other apparent damage.
Operational Inspection
When called for by an
inspection task, an “Operational Inspection” is a check to determine that a component
or system is fulfilling its intended purpose. The operational inspection does not require quantitative
tolerances.
Functional Inspection
When called for by an inspectio
n task, a “Functional Inspection” is a quantitative check to determine if one or
more functions of a component performs within specified limits. The functional inspection is a comparative
examination of a component or a system against a specified standard.
5.3.8 Other Particulars of Maintenance
Clean all screws and nuts
before reinstalling the fasteners if not to be replaced. Inspect seats and of
course thread of fasteners and screw connection upon removal for good condition or damage before re-
use. Replace damaged, cross-threaded or corroded hardware.
Self-locking nuts
, once loosened or removed, must be replaced.
Comply with torque values
listed in relevant sections of this AMM, e.g. for the airframe, section 6.8. For
the STEMME-ROTAX 914F2/S1 engine refer to torque values in the Maintenance Manual (Line
Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Type 914 Series (Annex E to this AMM) and Maintenance Manual
(Heavy Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Types 912 and 914 Series.
Clean or replace all filters, gaskets, lock washers, O-rings, and shaft seals
before reassembly or
reinstallation and as required by Maintenance Check List.
Electrical wire condition
is critical to flight safety. Check the condition of electrical wires by inspecting for
chafing, decay of the insulation, wearing or corrosion of terminals and conductor connections to terminals.
In case of a deficiency, replace or repair the deficient wire and terminal. Any discrepancies must be found
and corrected before further flight. Also refer, e.g. to FAA AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11, §6.
Condition of flexible hoses
is critical to flight safety. Always check the condition of flexible hoses by
examining for chafing, leakage, cracking, signs of decay from thermal or chemical effects, hardening and
damage or defects at hose connections. Always look for cracks at the clamps and confirm that all hose
connections are securely installed. If defects or deterioration are found, replace the hose, hoses of like
kind and age, and the clamps. Then identify and correct the cause of the defect before further flight. Also
refer, e.g., to FAA AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 8, §2, Chapter 9, §2 and associated table.
WARNING:
Prior to any maintenance work switch
OFF
Master Switch and Ignition!
STEMME recommends that you always disconnect the batteries and ground the aircraft to prevent
short circuits or arcing during maintenance work.
