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XT 582 Maintenance Manual
Issue 1.0
September 21st 2005
Page 5
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains factory recommended procedures and instructions for ground handling, servicing
and maintaining the XT 582 Base section of this aircraft. The procedures described are to be used in
conjunction with the National Airworthiness Authority (NAA) of the country of registration. Any NAA
maintenance requirement takes precedence over this manual.
This manual will be used in conjunction with a certified wing, and therefore the operator is directed to
reference the wing maintenance manual for any issues that are related to the wing component of the
aircraft.
Skills
Only people with an adequate skill level should perform maintenance on this aircraft. A sound
understanding of mechanical systems, and good experience with the necessary tools and procedures is
required - as the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft relies on the competence of the person
performing the maintenance. Assessment and judgement of the condition of each individual component
is required, which necessitates a sound understanding of the purpose of each component in the
system. If there are any doubts regarding the required and appropriate maintenance then the safety of
the aircraft may be jeopardised in continuing with self maintenance. In this situation an Airborne Dealer
should be contacted for the correct procedures and or servicing.
All maintenance and repairs must be carried out in accordance with good aeronautical practices.
Tooling
There are no specialised tools (except for the air shocks) needed for the maintenance described in this
manual, following is a list of the type of tools that may be required. NB. Loctite will be required in certain
locations and should
always
be replaced after disassembly.
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Loctite (243, 567and Antisieze Lubricant # 76764) For the frame section.
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The Rotax Maintenance Manual gives a list of consumable materials in section 2.5.
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Open ended Imperial Spanner set
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Open ended Metric Spanner set
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Torque wrench
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Air Pump (Schrader Style Valve)
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Various petroleum lubricants
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Dry Lubricant – lubricant which doesn’t attract dust after application.
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Tie wire, and tooling
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Wire and Swages and tooling
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Hex key set
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Petrol resistant thread sealant tape
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Various general care items
This list may not be comprehensive.
Service Difficulty Reporting
Any service difficulties or defects should be reported to Airborne
WARNING
SPECIALISED PUMPS MUST BE USED FOR THE AIR SHOCKS – PRESSURES UP TO 600 PSI
EXIST.