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MAINTENANCE MANUAL

STORM Century S-LSA

STORM Century S-LSA

STORMAIRCRAFT

2.14 DAILY INSPECTION

Date Performed

by:

COCKPIT

01.

switch OFF

02.

battery ON

03.

fuel remote level indicator check

04. flaps

out

05.

trim on zero – free controls

06.

battery OFF

EXTERNAL CHECKS

01.

canopy integrity check

02.

bleedings: check fuel tank and filter

(before moving the aircraft)

03.

fuselage : check lower and upper side integrity – radio antenna - transponder antenna

04.

fin and rudder : check integrity and free movements

05.

Stabilator and tab - connections : check integrity and free movements

06.

nose wheel unit : check tire - integrity

07.

main landing gear : check tires – if pressure as required - brakes

08.

flap – right aileron : check integrity and free movement

09.

right wing leading edge – make sure there are no dents

10.

check if Pitot tube and statics are free

2. DAILY INSPECTION

Date Performed

by:

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

01.

remove upper cowling

02.

engine compartment free from foreign matters

03.

no liquid leaks

04.

check the unfixed or unbraked parts

05.

check oil level

06.

check cylinder head coolant level

07.

reassemble and fasten upper cowling

PROPELLER

01.

spinner and propeller : check fastening and integrity

02.

make sure the propeller blades have no notches nor scratches

EXTERNAL CHECKS, CONTINUED

01.

check if landing light fastened and intact

02.

engine cowling unit intakes: check if obstructed, clear if necessary

03.

left wing leading edge: make sure there are no dents

04.

aileron and flap : check integrity and free movement

Summary of Contents for Century S-LSA

Page 1: ... contains all the information concerning maintenance and periodic overhauls as suggested by STORMAIRCRAFT This manual contains PROJECT DATA AND DRA26 PSIS which are exclusive property of STORMAIRCRAFT No part of this manual shall be divulged reproduced or transmitted in any way and by no electronically or manual mean including photocopies and recordings for no purpose without the written consent o...

Page 2: ...e Airframe Cockpit inspection 2 11 2 9 Engine Nacelle Landing gear inspection 2 12 2 10 Wing Stabilizer propeller radio set inspection 2 13 2 11 Airworthiness prescriptions and power check 2 14 2 12 System and Avionics maintenance 2 15 2 13 Functional test 2 16 2 14 Daily Inspection 2 18 3 STRUCTURES 3 1 3 1 Description of flight controls 3 1 3 1 1 Flight controls inspection 3 2 3 1 2 Flap Control...

Page 3: ...8 9 8 4 Transponder 8 13 8 4 1 K60 Transponder antenna installation 8 22 8 5 System presetting for GPS unit 8 23 9 ELECTRIC SYSTEM 9 1 10 STRUCTURAL REPAIR 10 1 10 1 Engine faults 10 2 10 2 Propeller faults 10 6 10 3 Electrical System faults 10 7 10 4 Flight and engine instruments faults 10 8 10 5 Landing gear and brake system faults 10 9 10 6 Repair 10 10 10 7 Additional installations maintenance...

Page 4: ... MANUAL FOR THE ROTAX 912 912 S For all the operations concerning the propeller though included in this manual for its installation and for some specific operations please refer to the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturers WOODCOMP WARPDRIVE For all the operations concerning the components such as hubs wheels brakes pumps filters pulleys cables pipes bolts rivets extrusions fusions...

Page 5: ...STA P N A 14 01 2 42 13 A 06 X OIL COOLER STA P N 1RARXOL001 01 1 1 28 7 A 07 X COOLANT RADIATOR STA P N 1RARXAQ001 01 2 2 7 8 A 08 X PROPELLER SPINNER WOODCOMP P N SR200 01 8 734 35 4 A 09 X ELECTRIC PUMP STA P N A1ACMOPB001 01 1 76 In Firewall A 10 X FUEL FILTER GASCOLATOR STA P N ACMOFB001 01 0 5456 In Firewall A 11 X CABIN HEAT SYSTEM STA P N SL605000 55 01 0 77 In Firewall A 12 X UPPER ENGINE...

Page 6: ...HEEL TUBE MATCO P N TIRTU500X5 02 3 96 55 1 B 04 X BRAKE DISC ASSY MATCO P N WHLB45 4 02 8 58 55 1 B 05 X MAIN WHEEL AXLE STA P N SL500000 22 05 02 2 86 55 1 B 06 X MAIN WHEEL FAIRING STA P N SL500000 03 00 02 2 86 55 1 B 07 X 4 NOSE WHEEL MATCO P N TIRT4 00X4 6 01 3 96 9 4 B 08 X NOSE WHEEL TIRE MATCO P N TIRT4 00X4 6 01 2 42 9 4 B 09 X 4 NOSE WHEEL TUBE STA TUB4 00X4 01 1 98 9 4 B 10 X NOSE WHEE...

Page 7: ...TA P N AS11 04800 01 0 44 6 3 C 04 X TAIL STROBE LIGHT STA P N TSL 002 01 3 52 222 4 C 05 0 ANTICOLLISION LIGHT STA P N ACL 002 01 0 484 43 3 C 06 X STABILATOR ELECTRIC TRIM ACTUATOR RAY ALLEN T2 7A 01 0 275 211 4 C 07 0 RUDDER ELECTRIC TRIM ACTUATOR RAY ALLEN T2 7A 01 0 484 212 6 C 08 X ELECTRIC LIGHTER STA P N 1ELALPC001 01 0 22 17 3 C 09 X BATTERY RELAY STA P N 1ELCDET001 01 0 22 194 9 C 10 X S...

Page 8: ...G003 01 0 682 17 D 06 0 GYRO HORIZON STA P N 1STVOAG007 01 2 7434 17 D 07 0 DIRECTIONAL GYRO STA P N 1STVOAG004 01 2 893 17 D 08 0 VACUUM SUCTION METER UMA P N 10 01100 01 0 22 17 D 09 0 VACUUM PRESSURE GAUGE UMA P N 10 25145 01 0 33 17 D 10 X HOUR METER STA P N 1STMOAG001 01 0 352 17 D 11 X OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STA P N 1STMOAG007 01 1 54 17 D 12 X OIL TEMP GAUGE STA P N 1STMOAG012 01 1 65 17 D 13 X...

Page 9: ... 3 E 06 X ENGINE INSTRUMENTS PANELS STA P N SL105300 01 02 2 42 17 3 E 07 X FUEL VALVE ON OFF SELECTOR STA P N 1VVSFFF001 01 0 484 24 4 E 08 X CARPETS CTRL STICK COVER STA P N UPY020 02 4 07 25 6 E 09 X DOORS LOCKING SYSTEM STA P N DLS 001 01 0 22 30 3 E 10 X IGNITION SWITCH STA P N 1ELINAC001 1 0 44 17 3 E 11 X BREAKERS STA P N 1ELALBK 10 0 066 17 3 E 12 X SWITCHES STA P N 1ELINLE001 07 0 044 17 ...

Page 10: ...ARMIN GTX320A 01 3 102 17 F 03 0 MICROPHONE TELEX 8421 P N 66 T D 206 01 0 616 17 F 04 X COM ANTENNA COMANT P N C 121 01 0 5456 98 5 F 05 X TRANSPONDER ANTENNA COMANT P N CI 105 01 0 0616 67 F 06 0 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM GARMIN GPS P N 165 TSO 01 1 5114 17 F 07 0 VOR DME APPARATUS NARCO DME P N 11 14000 01 3 8918 17 F 08 0 VOR INDICATOR NARCO IDME P N 11 14200 01 2 5938 17 F 09 0 ADF UNIT NARCO...

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Page 12: ... OF DISPOSABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS DESCRIPTION P N 100 500 ANNUAL SPECIAL AIR FILTER STA 825 711 4 FUEL FILTER GASCOLATOR STA ACMOFB001 4 4 5 MAIN WHEEL TUBE MATCO P N TIRTU500X5 4 4 NOSE WHEEL TUBE STA TUB4 00X4 4 5 MAIN WHEEL MATCO WHLW51S1 25 4 NOSE WHEEL TIRE MATCO TIRT4X4 00 6 4 ...

Page 13: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 1 4 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 14: ...r heads ram air cooled cylinders Dry sump forced lubrication Electric starter and starter relay Dual breakerless capacitor discharge ignition Rectifier regulator Prop drive via reduction gear with integrated shock absorber Integrated AC generator Mechanical engine driven fuel pump R F I suppression 2 carburetors Full 73 6 KW 100 HP available only when installed with Rotax tuned intake and exhaust ...

Page 15: ...not otherwise required by the aircraft specifications the fuel system must be drained until the indicator shows ZERO or EMPTY when the aircraft is on attitude of horizontal flight The fuel quantity remaining in the tank in the pipes and in the engine is called RESIDUAL FUEL and must be included in the tare weight In particular cases the weighing can be performed with full load of fuel provided tha...

Page 16: ...he aircraft with its nose on the left side In this position any left side arm forward of the reference has a minus sign and any right side arm rear of the reference has a plus sign Any weight added to the aircraft on any side of the reference HAS A PLUS SIGN any removed weight HAS A MINUS SIGN When weights are multiplied by arms the result will have a sign if signs are the same and a sign if signs...

Page 17: ...from weighing point of main wheels to nose or tail weighing point R weight on tail weighing point e WHERE for formulas used in point B 04 c A total weight when weighing B weights to be added if not on board when weighing C weights to be deducted if on board when weighing G tare weight resulting from A B C E tare weight moment taken when weighing A F weight moment to be added if not on board when w...

Page 18: ...n reading Reading Tare Net Reading Tare Net Reading Tare Net 1 2 3 4 5 Totals MEAN VALUES to be registered in the first page WEIGHTS TO BE ADDED if not on board when weighing WEIGHTS TO BE DEDUCTED if on board when weighing Name Weight Lbs Arm Inch Moment Lbs Inch Name Weight Lbs Arm Inch Moment Lbs Inch Total Total ...

Page 19: ... SAE 40 or SAE 30 below 12 C SAE 20W 20 or use multigrade oil from 05 C to 40 C SAE 20 W 50 SAE 20W 40 from 15 C to 40 C SAE 15 W 50 SAE 15W 40 from 25 C to 40 C SAE 10 W 40 from 25 C to 30 C SAE 10 W 30 from 30 C to 20 C SAE 5 W 20 from 30 C to 40 C SAE 5 W 50 CAUTION check oil level at each refuelling This check shall be done when the aircraft is as levelled as possible An oil level between MIN ...

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Page 21: ...HES MILLIMETER INCHES MILLIMETER AVEX 1661 0410 0 1250 3 2 0 0315 0 1695 0 8 4 3 AVEX 1661 0412 0 1250 3 2 0 0469 0 2500 1 2 6 3 AVEX 1661 0414 0 1250 3 2 0 1575 0 3750 4 0 7 9 AVEX 1604 0412 0 1250 3 2 0 0938 0 2500 2 4 6 3 AVEX 1661 0512 0 1575 4 0 0 0469 0 2500 1 2 6 3 AVEX 1661 0516 0 1575 4 0 0 1575 0 3750 4 0 9 5 ...

Page 22: ... 3 2 x 7 94 L 1 D AN470 TO 4 6 1 8 x 3 8 3 2 x 9 53 L 1 D AN470 TO 4 8 1 8 x 3 4 3 2 x 12 7 L 1 D AN470 TO 4 12 1 8 x 3 4 3 2 x 19 L 1 D AN470 TO 5 6 5 32 X 3 8 4 0 x 9 53 L 1 5 D AN470 TO 5 8 5 32 X 1 2 4 0 x 12 7 L 1 5 D AN470 TO 5 9 5 32 X 9 16 4 0 x 14 29 L 1 5 D AN470 TO 5 10 5 32 X 5 8 4 0 x 15 88 L 1 5 D AN470 TO 5 12 5 32 X 3 4 4 0 x 19 05 L 1 5 D AN470 TO 5 16 5 32 X 1 4 0 x 25 40 L 1 5 D...

Page 23: ...ER VALUE AN426 TO 3 6 3 32 x 3 8 2 38 x 9 53 L 1 D AN426 TO 3 10 3 32 x 5 8 2 38 x 15 87 L 1 D AN426 TO 4 4 1 8 x 1 4 3 2 x 6 35 L 1 D AN426 TO 4 6 1 8 x 3 8 3 2 x 9 53 L 1 D AN426 TO 4 9 1 8 x 9 16 3 2 x 14 3 L 1 D AN426 TO 4 12 1 8 x 3 2 x 19 05 L 1 D AN426 TO 4 10 1 8 x 5 8 3 2 x 15 87 L 1 D AN426 TO 4 16 1 8 x 1 3 2 x 25 4 L 1 D ...

Page 24: ...may cause irritations dermatitis and intradermal absorption of toxic and harmful chemical products Sprays may injure your eyes Provide for a suitable ventilation and avoid contact with your skin and eyes Anaerobic adhesives cyanoacrylates and other acrylics superglues many of these are irritating sensitizing of harmful for your skin and or your respiratory system Some are irritating for your eyes ...

Page 25: ...s and that if necessary the proper safety equipments be used Never use tools or equipments for purposes other than their specific use Never overload equipments like hoists jacks trestles or slings The damage caused by overload is often not immediately perceivable and it might cause fatal damages next time you use it Do not use damaged or defective tools specially high speed equipments as grinding ...

Page 26: ...o consideration when a load is lifted and hung Never work under loads which are hung or lifted without any support Make sure that the lifting units like jacks hoists slings etc are suitable for the specific work and conditions and that they are regularly overhauled INSULATING FIBERS These are used for soundproofing The fibrous nature of the surfaces and the sharp edges may cause skin irritations T...

Page 27: ... safety of flight concerns during maintenance or repair operations please fill the form below and send by fax at 390773511407 or by mail at STORMAIRCRAFT Via Enzo Ferrari 04016 Sabaudia LT ITALY tel 390773515216 www stormaircraft com NOTIFICATION MAKE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF MFG COMMENTS list applicable part number NOTE DATE OF INSPECTION Signature ...

Page 28: ... ROTAX 912 UL S engine manual and a visual check shall be made on all screws coupling the structural parts The period between the two 200 hours inspections must not exceed one year For each inspected item the person in charge for the aircraft maintenance shall sign the check list The completion of the inspection must be entered in a special register The results and the corrections must be register...

Page 29: ...sure first that the area around the propeller is free When inspections must be carried out with the engine on make sure that there are extinguishers within reach and that the aircraft is braked and blocked with chocks IMPORTANT As far as ROTAX 912 engine installation inspections and maintenance are concerned carefully follow the instructions of the engine manual supplied with the engine For mainte...

Page 30: ...verify engine instruments 4 4 OWNER 2 Check of the ignition circuit RPM 3850 Power loss of circuit A RPM 300 max Power loss of circuit B RPM 300 max Difference between circuits A B RPM 115 max 4 4 OWNER 3 Warm air to carburetor if installed Check power loss NOT FORESEEN OWNER 4 Check the ignition switch 4 4 OWNER 5 Check fuel selector ON OFF 4 4 OWNER 6 Ignition OFF Battery OFF Fuel selector OFF R...

Page 31: ...otor cradle visual check of the silent blocks of the motor cradle 4 4 A P 5 Visual check exhaust manifolds muffler exhaust pipes check cracks or leaks on heat exchanger 4 4 A P 6 Visual check of carburetor air filters fuel pipes fastenings 4 4 OWN 7 Visual check lubrication circuit tank oil cooler oil cooler fastenings possible leaks on oil pipes 4 4 OWN 8 Visual check cooling circuit tank coolant...

Page 32: ...hange 4 4 200 A P 9 Oil filter change 4 4 200 A P 10 Check of cooling system 4 4 200 A P 11 Inside washing of cooling system 200 A P 12 Change of coolant every 2 years or 200 A P 13 Change the cooling system pressure cap 200 A P 14 Visual check and regulation of carburetors 4 4 200 A P 15 Visual check and regulation of carburetors 4 200 A P 16 Control cables check 4 4 200 OWN 17 Check of spark plu...

Page 33: ...spinner 4 4 OWN 3 Make sure that propeller blades and surfaces are intact 4 4 OWN 4 Check inclination and trailing edge of blades 4 4 OWN 5 Check the perfect torque of bolts do not release them 4 4 OWN 6 Make sure there are no cracks near the hub annual OWN 7 Change graphite brushes of pitch 4 OWN 8 Make sure the electric parts are intact 4 4 OWN 9 Make sure the moving parts are intact 4 4 OWN 10 ...

Page 34: ...material on pedals is well fixed and make sure that there is nothing interfering check free pedal movement its regulation and max range lubricate if necessary 4 OWN 11 Check and adjust the mechanical cable braking system on passenger s side inspect for possible damages 4 OWN 12 Check brake pumps on left side inspect for possible damages or leaks 4 OWN 13 Check for leaks or damages of parking brake...

Page 35: ...urs performed by 50 100 special VI COCKPIT 19 Check main wing connection 4 OWN 20 Make sure that the fuel selector has no clearance 4 OWN 21 Inspect for possible leaks from fuel cock 4 OWN 22 Clean fuel tank and fuel trap 600 5years OWN 23 Check tank vents and cap 4 OWN 24 Replace fuel pipes 600 5years A P ...

Page 36: ...ive clearances 4 OWN 05 Check and if necessary remove stabilator inspect for corrosion check bolts lubricate and if removed reinstall the stabilator 1000 OWN 06 Check stabilator connections trim winglet and if the trim winglet excursion is normal inspect for corrosion signs check control rod of stabilator lubricate 4 OWN 07 Check if the electrical system earthing is suitable 4 OWN 08 Inspect for p...

Page 37: ...ear struts Visual check of leaf spring and nose wheel 4 OWN 05 Visual check of bolts coupling landing gear and airframe 4 OWN 06 Remove main and nose gear struts and inspect for possible distortions check airframe replace bolts and reassemble do a geometric and functional check 1200 A P 07 Remove fairing of main gear wheels and check possible anomalies or wear check brake disc and lining 4 A P 08 ...

Page 38: ... Check conditions of tanks and connected parts B COCKPIT INSPECTION 01 General check of possible dirt or foreign matters which may alter the operation of controls 02 Seats and safety belts check conditions and apparent faults 03 Windows and windshields inspect for deterioration or cracks 04 Instruments check installation conditions markings and wherever possible defective operation 05 Flight and e...

Page 39: ...ct for possible cracks and for missing fastenings check support loosening 05 Elastic vibration dampers check if in bad conditions or damaged 06 Engine controls check possible faults if the stroke is correct unsuitable regulation and if brakings are correct 07 Hoses pipes and clamps check possible leaks deterioration and loosening 08 Exhaust pipes check possible cracks faults and wrong fastening 09...

Page 40: ...sible deterioration of structure or covering check safe fastening correct installation and correct operation of components G PROPELLER INSPECTION 01 Propeller assembly inspect for cracks notches chippings and oil leaks from reduction gear 02 Bolts check correct driving torque and loosening of locks 03 Control gears check correct operation safe fastening and stroke limitations 04 Electrical system ...

Page 41: ...ata in connection with changes of configuration and or scheduled deadlines 05 Verify time limits of parts having a limited use or life J AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION 01 At the end of the inspection and before restarting the aircraft operation do following power checks to verify if the performance is meeting the manufacturer s recommendations K POWER CHECK see installed engine manual 01 Delivered p...

Page 42: ...ake sure that a system a system function or equipment is working within the limits and the tolerances as defined in the applicable test specifications This kind of check normally requires functional testing equipments usually test benches and the recording of the taken measurements BENCH TEST this test points out the operational mode of check rather than its content It is used for the quantitative...

Page 43: ... NO YES Displayed fuel quantity Altimeter on QNH Radio sets check Check of basic navigation instruments Electric fuel pump Cold engine start operation Oil pressure gauge Voltmeter Engine revolution counter RPM Cylinder temperature CHT Parking brake Flaps A and B ignition circuits check Operation during take off Speed indicator Rate of climb indicator option Compass Operation during climb Cylinder ...

Page 44: ...CTIONAL TEST 2 FUNCTIONAL TEST CHECKED NO YES Cockpit heating if connected Operation at max cruising speed Trim range on Stabilator Operation at minimum speed Stall Landing functionality On ground shut down functionality On ground warm engine ignition functionality NOTES Pilot ...

Page 45: ...sure as required brakes 08 flap right aileron check integrity and free movement 09 right wing leading edge make sure there are no dents 10 check if Pitot tube and statics are free 2 DAILY INSPECTION Date Performed by ENGINE COMPARTMENT 01 remove upper cowling 02 engine compartment free from foreign matters 03 no liquid leaks 04 check the unfixed or unbraked parts 05 check oil level 06 check cylind...

Page 46: ...ted to the control stick is a rigid rod with connecting rods mounted on double ball bearings 2 Rudder fin control surface The fin control surface is controlled through the pedals and the control is transmitted from pedals to fin control surface through cables 3 Stabilator control The Stabilator control is a rigid rod working on bearings and is operated through the control stick in the cockpit 4 St...

Page 47: ...very 100 hours if controls are easily operating if they are smoothly running free from jamming excessive friction or excessive elastic deformation FOLLOWING TOLERANCES ARE ACCEPTED FOR CONTROL SURFACES AND TRIM downwards upwards Aileron 12 2 15 2 Rudder 25 2 RH 25 2 LH Stabilator 20 2 32 2 Stabilator Trim 20 2 20 2 Movement and effect of aerodynamic controls in the cockpit Aileron to right clockwi...

Page 48: ...r details refer to aircraft structure chapter flaps control Optionable Electric Flap Controller EFC Automatic Manual Flap control system installed in the central console Check every 100 hours if the control is working smoothly and safe free from any jamming excessive friction and excessive elastic deformation and that the slots are intact For removal and installation please refer to the aircraft s...

Page 49: ...ch when draining the tank take all necessary precautionary measures keep the area ventilated Disconnect fuel feed return flow pipes CAUTION if you do not expect to change the fuel pipes we suggest to close them with a pin of the same size as the inside diameter of the pipe THIS OPERATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY AT LEAST TWO PERSONS REMOVAL Remove wing fairing Remove seats and rear carpets Disconnect ...

Page 50: ...through inspection holes behind the seats Fig 3 2 Unscrew the 6 M10x80 bolts from wing box as shown below Fig 3 3 Move the wing up and down from wing tip for easy removal INSTALLATION Insert the wing main and rear spars through dedicated housings passing all tubes and electrical system cables through housings Screw main and rear spars to fuselage with M10x80 bolts for the main spar and with the M6...

Page 51: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 3 2 2 FLAP A P REMOVAL Disconnect the flap from fuselage flap connection if not previously disconnected Fig 3 4 ...

Page 52: ...Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Unscrew the wing flap connection M5x30 bolts Fig 3 5 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 2 WASHER M5x15 2 1 BOLT M5x30 3 1 STOP NUT M5 4 2 WASHER M5x15 5 1 BOLT M5x30 6 1 STOP NUT M5 ...

Page 53: ...M5x30 bolts to wing flap connections Connect the flap to fuselage flap connection as described in Wing Removal section only if wing is correctly fixed to fuselage Fig 3 6 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 1 HEXAGONAL SPACER 2 4 STOP NUT M6 3 2 BEARING M6 4 2 WASHER M6 5 1 BOLT M6x35 6 1 SPACER 7 2 WASHER M6x18 8 1 BOLT M6x45 ...

Page 54: ...nect aileron control rod from aileron unscrewing the M6 bolt from aileron central bearing Unscrew the M5x35 bolt from outboard wing aileron connection and the M6x35 bolt from inboard wing aileron connection Fig 3 7 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 1 WASHER M5x15 2 1 BOLT M5x35 3 1 WASHER M5x15 4 1 BOLT M5x35 5 1 WASHER M5x15 6 1 BOLT M5x35 ...

Page 55: ...FT INSTALLATION Connect the aileron to wing screwing the M5x35 bolt to outboard wing aileron connection and the M6x35 to inboard connection Fig 3 8 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 1 AILERON 2 1 FLAP Connect the aileron control rod to aileron central bearing with M6 bolt ...

Page 56: ...UDDER A P REMOVAL Disconnect the rudder cables from rudder connections unscrewing the M6x45 bolts Fig 3 9 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 2 SPACER 2 2 WASHER M6 3 2 BOLT M6x45 Unscrew the M6 stop nuts from rudder connections on fuselage fin the ones with bearings Remove the rudder ...

Page 57: ...L STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT INSTALLATION Position the rudder through dedicated bearing connections on fuselage fin Screw the rudder pins to fin bearing connections with M6 stop nuts Fig 3 10 ...

Page 58: ...TORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Connect the rudder cables to rudder with M6x45 bolts remind to insert the spacers Fig 3 11 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 1 WASHER M6x24 2 1 PIN SL401020 05 00 3 1 WASHER M8 4 1 WASHER M6x24 5 1 STOP NUT M6 ...

Page 59: ...STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 3 2 5 RUDDER CABLES A P Rudder cables must installed through the snap in bushings and pulleys positioned inside the fuselage as shown below from fin to pedal Fin Pulleys Baggage bulkhead Rear console pulleys ...

Page 60: ...tings the rudder cable must be installed from the rear to the front as the front end is the only one with a small enough diameter to pass through the fairleads Note that the rudder cables have been assembled with sections of polyethylene tubing on them These are used as fairleads where the cable exits the rear fuselage skin ...

Page 61: ... REMOVAL Remove rudder Remove tailcone Fig 3 12 Disconnect stabilator electrical trim wiring Disconnect stabilator trim tab from fin connection removing the M6x45 bolt Fig 3 13 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 1 BOLT M6x45 2 1 SPACER 3 1 WASHER M6X24 4 1 SPACER 5 1 WASHER M6X24 6 1 STOP NUT M6 ...

Page 62: ...ury S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Disconnect stabilator control rod unscrewing the M6x35 bolt from stabilator connection as shown below Fig 3 14 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 2 WASHER M6 2 1 BOLT M6x34 3 1 STOP NUT M6 ...

Page 63: ...ANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Unscrew the M6x40 bolts from fuselage fin connections Fig 3 15 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 4 WASHER M6 2 4 WASHER M6x24 3 2 BOLT M6x40 4 2 STOP NUT M6 ...

Page 64: ...IRCRAFT INSTALLATION Connect the stabilator to fuselage fin screwing 2 M6x40 bolts to fin connections the ones with bearings Fig 3 16 Connect stabilator trim tab to fin connection using M6x45 bolt Align the trim tab at 0 with stabilator Connect stabilator trim wiring ...

Page 65: ...AL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Connect the stabilator control rod to stabilator connection with M6x35 bolt Fig 3 17 PARTLIST ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION 1 2 WASHER M6 2 1 BOLT M6x34 3 1 STOP NUT M6 ...

Page 66: ...ft nose down Pushing backward aircraft nose up Two STICK GRIPS are mounted on the aircraft for pilot and co pilot The aircraft attitude can be adjusted with both systems simply pushing the buttons on the STICK GRIP REMOVAL The electric actuator is installed in the under skin of the RH Stabilator Remove the screws from the cover Turn the cover upside down to reach the wirings Remove the electric co...

Page 67: ...me 12 seconds Construction material 22 c fiber filled nylon NOTE should it be necessary to change wires use a 26 AWG wire like the ones supplied by the builder For its length please refer to drawings CAUTION the pads on the back of the switches are pre bent by the builder to supply the required clearance Do not bend backwards and up they can easily break When reassembling the parts make sure to ru...

Page 68: ...olt nut and screwing or unscrewing it according to the required stop adjustment Caution check the Rudder range 25 RH LH minimum AILERON Its regulation device is on right and left sides of the control stick The right and left stops can be adjusted unloosing the regulation bolt nut and screwing or unscrewing it according to the required stop adjustment Caution check the aileron range Aileron 12 2 UP...

Page 69: ...N before you install the control protections make sure you did not forget tools bolts or anything else If during maintenance you installed a locking device on controls remove locking device before taking the aircraft to the starting line CAUTION do a further check of all controls up to limit stops they must be free 3 4 LANDING GEAR MAIN LANDING GEAR DESCRIPTION The main landing gear has two shock ...

Page 70: ...ossible seizing up of bearings faulty brake linings A P schimmy phenomenon on the nose wheel too high landing speed check the nose gear unit for possible damages A P strong vibrations rising from the nose gear unit check connection of the nose gear leg A P brake handle to end of stroke but not braking brake fluid leak from pumps or from pipes air in the left or right circuit bleed the involved air...

Page 71: ... LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 3 20 Fig 3 21 CAUTION All screws fastening landing gear to fuselage must be changed when removed Self locking nuts must be changed when released pin locks shall be changed not reutilized Tighten all screws up to correct torque value ...

Page 72: ...ry 1000 hours WARNINGS CAUTION SHOULD A BUMPY LANDING OCCUR OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGES TO THE LANDING GEAR STRUCTURE YOU SHALL 1 Make sure that the fuselage part where the landing gear structure is assembled is not damaged or warped 2 Remove the whole landing gear unit and check all fuselage connections 3 Replace damaged part 4 Install the landing gear assembly in its seat 5 Landing g...

Page 73: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 3 4 3 BRAKE SYSTEM with Toe brakes A P Fig 3 22 Fig 3 23 ...

Page 74: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 3 24 Fig 3 25 ...

Page 75: ... keep in flight the nose wheel straight when the wheel fairing is installed A series of shock absorber are installed to the gear strut to cushion The rubber shock absorbers must be replaced every 400 hours heavy landing excepted the lubrication of the visual parts must be done every 100 hours to the inside strut and the bushing every 500 hours NOTE Protect the rubber shock absorber from grease and...

Page 76: ...must be changed when released pin locks shall be changed not reutilized Tighten all screws up to correct torque value LUBRICATION All bearings are long life they do not require special lubrication if necessary use LUBRIPLATE NO 630AA p n 09 25400 for lubrication Change wheel bearings every 1000 hours WARNINGS CAUTION SHOULD A BUMPY LANDING OCCUR OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGES TO THE NOSE ...

Page 77: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 3 27 REMOVING NOSE GEAR PEDALS NOSE WHEEL HINGES CONNECTION Fig 3 28 PEDALS LEVERAGE FIREWALL CONNECTION ...

Page 78: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT PEDALS NOSE WHEEL CONNECTION Fig 3 29 PEDALS NOSE WHEEL BRACKETS CONNECTION ...

Page 79: ...ntury S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 3 6 SEAT BELTS SEAT BELTS INSTALLATION Fig 3 30 Screw the M6 bolts to dedicated anchor nuts installed on baggage bulkhead detail A fuselage side detail B and central console detail C ...

Page 80: ...l pump driven by the engine and then to the switch From the switch located on the upper part of the circuit the fuel reaches the carburetors Some of this fuel starts the fuel pressure gauge up and the exceeding part flows back through the top of the wing tanks Should one of these pumps fail feed is guaranteed by the other one We suggest you to operate the electric pump during take off and landing ...

Page 81: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 5 1 FUEL SYSTEM Fig 5 1 FUEL SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...

Page 82: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 5 2 FUEL LINE FROM WING TO FUSELAGE FLOOR FITTINGS Fig 5 3 DELIVER FROM FUSELAGE FLOOR TO CENTRAL CONSOLE VALVES ...

Page 83: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 5 4 RETURN FROM FUSELAGE FLOOR TO CENTRAL CONSOLE VALVES Fig 5 5 DELIVER FROM FIREWALL TO ENGINE ...

Page 84: ...g 5 6 FUEL LINE FROM FIREWALL TO ENGINE Fig 5 7 WING TANKS FUEL LINE FITTINGS CAUTION Should fuel marks or drippings be noticed on the central part of fuselage an immediate check will be necessary in order to find out the origin of drippings and carry out the necessary repairs ...

Page 85: ...SCOLATOR FUEL FILTER DETAIL G FUEL LINE DIAGRAM The gascolator containing 0 13 gal fuel is in the lowest part of the fuel circuit on the firewall The fuel filter is inside the gascolator The gascolator has a pressure bleeding where the condensation residuals are collected it can be reached from the lower outside part of the nacelle ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP DETAIL H FUEL LINE DIAGRAM This pump is used as...

Page 86: ... the inspection hole on the wing To remove you must disassemble the wing see Chapter 3 2 1 5 2 1 FITTING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION CAUTION before you proceed with the removal of gascolator electric pump mechanical pump and feed cock the remaining fuel must be drained from the tank REMOVAL Gascolator electric pump mechanical pump a close feed cock b disconnect fuel pipes c disconnect electrical syst...

Page 87: ...cial trapdoor on the console side c disconnect fuel pipes from cock d unscrew metal pipes from cock e remove cock from its housing INSTALLATION a invert removal sequence b make sure that the selector ON OFF position matches the OPEN CLOSED position of the cock c the hose clamps must be changed when operating on the cock d mark all screws with anti sabotage material 5 4 FUEL SWITCH Drawing of fuel ...

Page 88: ...nal and with its screw facing down The carburetor has also an overflow in the fuel bleeding system CAUTION do not throttle overflow pipes in any way make sure that they do not dump fuel directly on or near the exhaust manifolds 5 5 FUEL AND AIR CIRCUIT IN THE CARBURETOR The fuel circuit is made of a needle valve operated by the rocker controlled by floats located in the chamber The fuel level in t...

Page 89: ...old valve CAUTION a traditional heat exchanger may be installed for warm air to carburetor If installed the maximum jets in the carburetor shall be modified from 158 to 155 CAUTION icing may occur in the carburetor in particular circumstances therefore avoid all flight conditions where icings are possible 5 6 FUEL SYSTEM Main components Description Q ty Builder P N Fig 5 1 Gascolator fuel filter 1...

Page 90: ...eat box has been engineered to be smoothest and efficient Fabricated from aircraft grade aluminium with stainless steel shaft arm and flapper It s installed to the forward side of the firewall The inlet warm air comes from the heat muff box fixed outside the exhaust system CAUTION AERODUCT FLEXIBLE DUCTING MUST WITHSTANDS TEMPERATURE FROM 65 F TO OVER 450 F Check each 50 hours and replace after 50...

Page 91: ...A turning button in the lower left part allows to set the pressure values which will be read in millibar on a small opening on the right side of the instrument QFE QNH QNE It is feeded by the air taken in from the statics 4 The rate of climb indicator standard type is also feeded by the static air it is calibrated in ft min with a full scale value of 2 000 ft min 5 The bank indicator is a turn coo...

Page 92: ...L Following instruments are located on the upper part of the instrument panel on the left basic flight and navigation instruments on the right engine instruments and breakers centrally radio sets GPS and transponder LEFT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL N 1P OPTION Vacuum gauge indicator for the two Gyro instruments Attitude Gyro directional gyro N 2P OPTION Fuel Flow ...

Page 93: ...l Gauge LH Tank N 8B Fuel Gauge RH Tank N 9B Voltmeter N 28P Hourmeter SWITCHES LOWER LEFT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL N 18P Alternator RED light Alarm N 19P MASTER General switch ON OFF N 20P Fuel pump switch N 21P NAV COM Switch N 22P GYROS if installed N 23P Strobe Lights if installed N 24P NAV Lights if Installed N 25P Landing Light if installed N 26P AUX N 27P KEYED IGNITION SWITCHE Lower centra...

Page 94: ...position LH upper side of Instrument Panel BREAKERS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL 6P MASTER 30 A 7P FUEL PUMP 5A 8P NAV COM 5A 9P GYRO OPTION 2A 10P INSTRUMENT RPM 2A 11P TRIM 2A 12P FLAP 4 A 13P LANDING LIGHT OPTION 10A 14P STROBE NAV LIGHT OPTION 10 A 15P OUTLET 12V 5A INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL REMOVAL CENTRAL PANEL Remove screws around the instrument panel Remov...

Page 95: ...MOVAL Unscrew and remove throttle handgrips Remove screws locking the console cover to the instrument panel and to the structure Remove side screws Remove head screw on fuel selector and remove selector Remove parking brake selector Remove console cover INSTALLATION Invert removal sequence ...

Page 96: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 8 2 MAIN INSTRUMENTS Fig 8 2 MANIFOLD PRESSURE GAUGE OPTION STA P N 10 25145 Fig 8 3 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STA P N 956 520 ...

Page 97: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 8 4 OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE STA 956 525 Fig 8 5 VOLTMETER STA 332 304 015 001 8 16 V ...

Page 98: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 8 6 FUEL GAUGE STA P N 10 22201 Fig 8 7 CYLINDER HEAD TELETHERMOMETER STA P N 956 525 ...

Page 99: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL RALLY S LSA RALLY S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 93 L AND INSTALLATION from ICOM IC A200 Installat 8 3 RADIO ICOM IC A200 DIO SET REMOVA ion Manual RA ...

Page 100: ...nlock the radio set in its position on instrument panel SPECIFICATIONS KY 97A Operated at 14 volts TSO compliance Transmitter TSO C37c Class 3 or 4 Receiver TSO C38c Class A C Dimensions Height 1 35 inches 3 43 cm Width 6 312 inches 16 032 cm Depth 10 776 inches 27 37 cm Weight 2 8 lbs 1 27 Kg Temperature Range 20 C to 55 C with short time operation at 70 C Frequency Range 118 0 to 136 975 MHz in ...

Page 101: ...rminal board 1 030 01094 0080 o ring seger 1 090 0019 0007 J 352 Screws 2 089 05903 0007 J 352 Nuts 6 089 02353 0001 J 352 Nut 1 089 02013 0037 J 163 Washer 1 089 08094 0030 J 352 Antenna connector 1 030 00101 0002 J 352 Washer 1 089 08168 0002 J 352 Parker screw block 4 089 002051 0024 J 225 Screws 6 089 06012 0008 J 225 Self locking nut 1 089 02191 0022 J 352 com 1 tag 1 057 02193 0001 J 352 com...

Page 102: ... to the next channel in memory and display it in the STBY window A momentary ground at PIN 11 will transfer the use and stby frequencies A two position spring loaded rocker switch or two separate momentary pushbutton switches may be used at the installer s option 8 For tracking of 28 v lighting bus connect DIM SELECT PIN A to ground For tracking of 14 v lighting bus leave DIM SELECT PIN A unconnec...

Page 103: ...tioner Insertion Extraction Tool Positioner Insertion Extraction Tool Military P N M22520 2 01 N A M81969 1 02 M22520 2 08 M81969 1 02 Positronic 9507 9502 11 M81969 1 02 9502 5 M81969 1 02 ITT Cannon 995 0001 584 N A N A 995 0001 604 980 2000 426 AMP 601966 1 N A N A 601966 5 91067 2 Daniels AFM8 K774 M24308 1 02 K13 1 M24308 1 02 Astro 615717 N A M81969 1 02 615724 M81969 1 02 NOTES 1 Insertion ...

Page 104: ...cklist for Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Major Alterations Approved Under the Field Approval Process effective 10 7 98 Aviation Authority approved installers are hereby granted permission to reference appropriate service instructions and excerpts from this Installation Manual to accomplish the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness This permission does not construe suitability of ...

Page 105: ...ide P N 190 00133 09 Distribution This document should be a permanent aircraft record 2 Description of the Alteration Installation of the GARMIN GTX 320 320A with interface to Encoding Altimeter or Blind Encoder Refer to section 2 4 and Appendix B of Installation manual for interconnect information Antenna installation removal and replacement should be in accordance with applicable provisions of A...

Page 106: ...copy of the revised FAA Form 337 and revised ICA The FAA inspector accepts the change by signing Block 3 and including the following statement The attached revised new Instructions for Continued Airworthiness date for the above aircraft or component major alteration have been accepted by the FAA superseding the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness date _______ 17 Assistance Flight Standards In...

Page 107: ...5 at 50 C and 85 at 38 C for 48 hours Weight 3 1 lbs 1 41 Kg including mounting rack and KA 60 antenna Installation space 6 25 15 87 cm x 1 63 4 14 cm x 10 00 25 40 cm Power requirements 14 volt 1 8 A max 1 1 A Standby Altitude tested up to 35 000 feet which exceeds TSO requirements Transmitter frequency 1090 MHz 3 MHz Transmitter power 200 watts peack minimum Receiver frequency 1030 MHz crystal c...

Page 108: ...577 0000 Washer 1 089 08168 0002 J 352 Pin 1 030 01096 0000 J 352 Washer 1 089 08094 0030 J 352 Screws 6 089 06012 0008 J 352 Nut 1 089 02013 0037 J 163 Screws 1 089 05903 0007 J 352 Nuts 6 089 02353 0001 J 163 Washer 1 089 08027 0030 J 163 o ring seger 1 090 00019 0007 J 225 terminals 24 030 01107 0024 J 352 Antenna cable terminal 1 030 00005 0000 J 225 Split washer 1 089 08110 0034 J 352 Screw 1...

Page 109: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT BENDIX KING KT 76 A TRANSPONDER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fig 8 10 BENDIX KING KT 76 A KT 78 A ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...

Page 110: ...All wires should be 22 AWG 5 Route the antenna cable as far as practical from any harness bundle In no case should the antenna cable be laced into a harness bundle 6 Connector wiring for light dimmers 7 Accepts positive going suppression pulses Refer to KT 76A 78A Service Bulletin 3 revised for incorporation of the suppression circuitry if the KT 76 A is below S N 14 000 and the KT 78 A is below 7...

Page 111: ...propriate one transmitter frequency will be pulled to one side or the other For this reason the correct connector must be used For further installation information on Bendix King equipment refer to the individual set s installation manual 1 insert cable center conductor dielectric and shield braid through the sidewall of the connector and solder the center conductor to the center pin of the connec...

Page 112: ...side area of the aircraft where the backing plate will be located to remove the chromate or other protective finish E Apply ALUMIPREP No 33 Kpn 016 1127 00 following the directions on the container to cleans the metal of any residue F Apply ALODINE No 1001 Kpn 016 1128 00 following the directions on the container G Rivet the backing plate Kpn 047 4570 00 into place if required H Mount the antenna ...

Page 113: ... installed on the aircraft The electrical system presetting requires a 2 amp fuse on the electric line and a switch to disconnect the G P S apart from other uses 1 Connect red wire to positive pole of power supply DC 8 40 V 2 Connect black wire to ground 3 Connect white wire to GPS data output 4 Connect brown wire to GPS peripheral input Fig 8 12 GPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRESETTING DIAGRAM ...

Page 114: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT CHAPTER 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM Fig 9 1 ...

Page 115: ...nd 12mm x 14mm Open End 14mm x 15mm Open End 8mm Combination 10mm Combination 12mm Combination 14mm Combination 8 Adjustable Wrenches PackWrench 3 Way Wrench Hex Keys L Style of pieces Screwdriver 6 in 1 Reversible 2 in 1 Socket Bar Spark Plug Gap Gauge NECESSARY TOOLS FOR ENGINE OPERATIONS Please refer to the repair manual edited by BOMBARDIER ROTAX for ROTAX 912S engine NOTE In the event of engi...

Page 116: ...blems when engine is cold use low viscosity oil or multigrade oil A P loosen or damaged high voltage wires spark plug wires check and replace spark plug wires OWN humidity in the ignition box carefully dry the box OWN condensation in the spark plugs carefully dry spark plugs inside and outside A P spark plug surface moist with fuel due to an excessive STARTING CARB operation or excessive fuel flow...

Page 117: ...nsumed clean or replace flow valve A P air transit in the induction manifold cracks tighten all connections replace faulty parts FAULT ENGINE DOES NOT RUN PROPERLY AND OCCASIONALLY MISFIRES Possible cause Remedy A P faulty spark plug check spark plug clean it inside and outside adjust spark gap if necessary replace spark plug A P cracks on the HT wires spark plugs replace damaged wires TS faulty i...

Page 118: ...orn or blocked piston rings Should this occur an engine overhaul will be necessary TS faulty bearings metal particle traces in the oil circuit engine overhaul is necessary A P faulty oil gauge replace gauge FAULT UNSATISFACTORY ENGINE EFFICIENCY Possible cause Remedy TS ignition fault check ignition circuits Should you detect faults check the wires and if necessary overhaul the ignition unit A P t...

Page 119: ...l pressure does not rise air in the suction pipes release air from the pipes A P faulty pressure gauge check if there are holes check instrument and cables TS faulty crankshaft bearing total engine overhaul FAULT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION Possible cause Remedy TS piston rings worn out broken or wrongly installed a repair or an engine overhaul is necessary A P low oil quality change oil using a sui...

Page 120: ...ed spinner or loosen bolts replace spinner torque bolts A P loosen propeller hub bolts tighten to the exact torque value or replace A P scratched or scored propeller blades if possible remove scorings otherwise replace blades A P Different pitch blades Check again the pich angle of each blades See Propeller manual NOTE the propeller edge is sharp be very careful ...

Page 121: ...fuse TS the starter does not run and makes noise when inserting the ignition lock key the starter pinion is worn out or faulty overhaul starter A P inoperative electrical instruments the battery is down or the instrument fuse is broken A P inoperative fuel level indicator check transmitter in the tank and wirings check fuses TS overvoltage relay troubles replace the relay the generator does not ch...

Page 122: ...heck system TS inoperative artificial horizon working directional gyro possible gyroscope failure TS inoperative compass during flight presence of a strong ferrous mass A P inoperative engine instruments check fuse A P inoperative cylinder temperature indicators check feelers and electrical equipment A P inoperative oil telethermometer check feeler and electrical equipment A P inoperative oil gaug...

Page 123: ... tightening of bearings on the hub not too tightened replace linings and grind disc A P strong noises rising from the wheels during taxing like whistles etc possible seizing up of bearings faulty brake linings A P schimmy phenomenon on the nose wheel too high landing speed check the nose gear unit for possible damages A P strong vibrations rising from the nose gear unit check connection of the nos...

Page 124: ...flight operation Repairable damage is damage to the skin composite parts that cannot exist without placing restrictions on the aircraft or part All permanent repairs must be structural load carrying repairs that meet the aerodynamic smoothness requirements A Metal or composite part that is damaged beyond limits must be replaced A non repairable part is one that is damaged beyond established repair...

Page 125: ... An area which has been subjected to impact damage should also be inspected for cracks around the impacted area Nicking chipping cracking or breaking away pieces of the edge or corner can also be caused from improper handling Inspection Methodology Areas on the aircraft which are subject to damage such as leading edges made of thin metal sheets over should be inspected more often than areas which ...

Page 126: ...STORMAIRCRAFT 10 7 ADDITIONAL INSTALLATIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRING 10 7 1 THROTTLE INSPECTION Unscrew the throttle and choke knobs Fig 10 1 Unscrew the M5 bolts from central console Fig 10 2 Remove the console cover and inspect throttle cables and operation ...

Page 127: ...LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 10 7 2 ELECTRIC FLAP SYSTEM REPLACEMENT A P Unscrew the M5 bolts from central console cover behind seats Remove the cover Unscrew M5 bolts from central console Fig 10 3 Remove the pin stops Fig 10 4 ...

Page 128: ...AL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Unscrew the M6 bolt from flap system fitting and remove the flap actuator Fig 10 5 Remove the end rod bearing from flap actuator unscrewing the M5 bolt Fig 10 6 ...

Page 129: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 10 7 3 FIREWALL ELECTRIC PANEL Fig 10 7 ...

Page 130: ...E MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT 10 7 4 CONTROLS 10 7 4 1 CONTROL STICK Fig 10 8 CONTROL STICK STABILATOR AILERON CONTROLS 10 7 4 2 STABILATOR CONTROL Fig 10 9 CENTRAL BELLCRANK VIEW ...

Page 131: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL STORM Century S LSA STORM Century S LSA STORMAIRCRAFT Fig 10 10 REAR BELLCRANK VIEW 10 7 4 3 AILERON CONTROL Fig 10 11 AILERON CONTROL ROD VIEW ...

Page 132: ...te To properly strip a surface the remover is applied with a bristle brush a non atomizing spray or a roller If it is brushed on a heavy wet coat should be applied brushing only in one direction After this has been done lay an inexpensive poly Ethylene drop cloth over the surface to hold the solvents until they have had ample time to penetrate the film Acrylic lacquer will not expand or wrinkle wh...

Page 133: ...ou have stripped it is recommended that you consult this book If corrosion is found every trace must be re moved with fine sandpaper no emery aluminum wool or a nylon scrubber CAUTION Never use steel wool or a steel brush to remove corrosion from aluminum as tiny bits of steel will embed in the aluminum and cause much worse corrosion than you had to begin with 3 Conversion coatings After every tra...

Page 134: ...hinner and allowed to stand for twenty minutes to begin its curing action Restir and spray on the surface The viscosity is adjusted by the addition of more thinner in order to get the extremely thin film required but never use more than 8 parts of thinner to 4 parts of primer Wash primers should be applied with a film thickness of not more than 0 3 mil 0 0003 in 0 0076 mm This can be determined by...

Page 135: ...ine and get thoroughly warmed These blisters will go down and the surface will be smooth again The acid has now received sufficient water for its conversion and the primer will have its pro per cure the finish has not been damaged provided the condition was not initially too severe Another condition could exist within the wash primer if it is not sufficiently converted and is covered with an epoxy...

Page 136: ...hat airplane primer is supposed to look like This has been the attitude for years but it is losing ground now to the faster wash primers with their better adhesion or to the far more durable epoxy primers Zinc chromate is still a good primer as far as corrosion resistance is concerned but it is inferior to the others with regard to adhesion Where it is desired to use zinc chromate it can be effect...

Page 137: ...lvency and are used to reduce the viscosity of the material not to thin the solids A five to one or a ten to one reduction allows you to spray on a thin coat of material with high solids content Wash primer or epoxy primer should be applied to the surface allowed to dry then have its glaze broken by scuffing it with crumpled kraft paper Spray on a light mist coat of enamel and allow the thinners t...

Page 138: ...action is started The primary purpose of this waiting period is to aid in the inter mixing or blending of the two components After this induction period the material is stirred and mixed with reducer to the proper viscosity for spraying This is measured with a number 2 Zahn cup and is between 18 and 20 seconds There is more about this method of viscosity measurement in the section on paint shop eq...

Page 139: ...ts used for these primers and finishes are highly reactive to moisture and the cans should be recapped immediately after using If a can of the catalyst is allowed to remain open for a period of time and is then resealed the moisture in the can will activate it and swell it up so much there is danger of the can bursting High humidity and or heat accelerate the cure All catalyzed material must be re...

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