EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight Maintenance Manual GEN/EUR/04 Issue 4
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It is important to perform a pre-flight inspection carefully and systematically to prevent anything
from being missed. Refer to the Pilot's Operating Handbook for more details.
4.2
Post-flight inspection
A post-flight inspection is performed at the end of each flight day; the post-flight inspection events
are the same as the pre-flight ones. If possible, failures, damages and malfunctions should be
recorded and repaired immediately. It is recommended to clean and/or wash the aircraft, check for
damage on delicate items such as the Vortex Generators (VG’s) and check that the fuel and oil
consumptions are in the normal range.
Record all hours flown, and other data in the appropriate log book.
4.3
Periodic inspections
4.3.1 Periodic inspection intervals
The periods for overall checks and associated maintenance will depend on operating conditions
and the overall condition of the aircraft. The manufacturer recommends maintenance checks and
periodic inspections at the following intervals.
1) after the first
25 ± 2 flight hours
2) after every
50 ± 3 flight hours
3) after every
100 ± 5 flight hours or annual inspection
Refer to the Rotax 912 Maintenance Manual for engine maintenance.
Refer to the Propeller manual for propeller maintenance.
4.3.2 Periodic maintenance and inspection work sheets
The following Periodic maintenance and inspection Work Sheets are intended for copying and
serve as the Maintenance Records. It is also recommended to include small repairs and damage
and their remedies or replacements. Some parts of the aircraft (engine, propeller, parachute etc.)
may have special time limits - refer to the appropriate manuals.
All maintenance and repair work must be recorded in the appropriate log books by reference to the
above Maintenance Records. The parachute maintenance must be entered into the logbook as a
separate item.
WARNING
Before working on the aircraft, ensure that the safety locking pin is inserted in the
parachute deployment handle on the panel. If working on or near the parachute itself,
ensure that the transit safety pin is inserted.
