AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DFE-AMM-AR1
Rev. 1 – 07/24/2014
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Task proper accomplishment check: Check proper attachment of brake fluid tank cap after
refilling.
1.6.4.1 Recommended Type of Brake Fluid
ONLY DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 fluid should be used.
1.6.5. Lubrication
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Tools needed: Screwdriver to remove upper cowling, wheel pants and access windows,
grease gun, oiler.
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Parts needed: recommended Grease and Oil
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Type of maintenance: Preventive maintenance
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Level of Certification needed: Sport pilot or higher
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Instructions:
1. Remove upper engine cowling, wheel pants and access windows
2. Lubricate recommended points
3. Mount upper cowling, wheel pants and access windows back.
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Task proper accomplishment check: Check proper attachment of upper cowling, wheel pants
and access windows.
1.6.5.1. Lubrication fundamentals
There are some generally inaccessible joints and control system parts inside the wings and fuselage,
which have been cleaned and lubricated during airplane assembly. Lubrication of these will be performed
during a periodic inspection.
There are some parts, e.g. landing gear, which are exposed to external conditions and to varying
loads. These parts will be inspected during pre-flight and during periodical inspections. These should be
lubricated as is necessary, but at least in the intervals specified below.
1.6.5.2. Recommended lubricants
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Greases
Greases are mineral oils thickened with calcic, sodium, lithium or any other thickeners of aliphatic
acids. Grease may be applied all the year round.
The following greases are recommended:
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waxy, semi-solid or butyraceous consistency and water resistant. They are used at very low
temperatures (-22 °F, -30 °C) and at high temperatures (248 °F, 120 °C)
Czech
Foreign
MOGUL MOLYKA G
(or equivalent)
AEROSHELL GREASE 22
AEROSHELL GREASE 11MS
AEROSHELL GREASE 23C
SHELL RETINAX HDX2
SHELL RETINAX EPX2
(or equivalent)
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Lubricating Oils
Use WD-40 or equivalent to lubricate the recommended points.