Flight and operations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS
ATEC v.o.s., Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic
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9.5.
Cleaning and Care
The aircraft surface should always be treated with suitable cleaning agents. Oil and grease remnants can
be removed from the surface by suitable smooth active soap substances or alcohol. The canopy should be
only cleaned with a sufficient tepid water flow with addition of smooth active substances. Never use petrol
or chemical solvents. Do not use water jet stream for airframe cleaning and avoid water inlet into Pitot-
static system, engine compartment, ventilation holes and other open areas on the airframe.
9.6.
Storage
The aircraft shall be stored dry and covered by protective cloth, on a dry place or facility to prevent it from
structural or surface damage, which may be also caused by extreme weather conditions, high humidity,
high sunshine or temperature changes etc.
A stored aircraft shall be properly fixed to avoid self-movement. All instruments, switches, magnetos and
ignition shall be switched off. Rescue system shall be properly secured to avoid its activation. Pitot tube
shall be covered with an appropriate cover to avoid internal pollution of the Pitot system. Any cloth cover
of the canopy is recommended to avoid risk of scratches.
If the aircraft is supposed to not to be operated for longer than one month period, it is recommended to
remove back-up batteries from instruments (GPS, EFIS...) and to maintain them charged. The main battery
shall be maintained charged.
Always keep the fuel valve selector open for any of the fuel tanks L/R.
The tyres inflation pressure shall be periodically checked.
For engine maintenance during the storage, follow the instructions of the engine manufacturer.