EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight Maintenance Manual GEN/EUR/04 Issue 4
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6.4
Brakes
6.4.1
Check attachment of brake system plastic hoses
to the main leg
6.4.2
Visually check brake pads for condition and
uneven wear- replace pads if needed
6.4.3
Check wear and security of brake discs
6.4.4
Check brake system for leaks
- add brake fluid and bleed the system if a brake
pedal is not firm.
6.4.5
Check brake fluid level – top up to 25mm above
the bottom of the reservoir as necessary.
7
WING
7.1
Wing
7.1.1
Visually check for loose rivets, deformation,
cracks and damage – contact the aircraft
manufacturer if in doubt.
7.1.2
Check play of wing attachments – move the wing
tip upward-downward, forward-rearward. Contact
the aircraft manufacturer if play exceeds
tolerances (see sect. 17)
7.1.3
Check condition and attachment of fiberglass
wing tips
7.1.4
Check Vortex Generators (VG’s) for dirt build up,
damage and adhesion. (29 per wing)
7.2
Aileron
7.2.1
Visually check condition
7.2.2
Check free movement
7.2.3
Check aileron hinge
7.2.4
Check play (see Section 17)
7.2.5
Check security of control rod ends
7.2.6
Lubricate per Lubricating Chart
7.2.7
Remove inspection covers from the lower wing
surface to check security and to lubricate control
system joints. Refit covers.
7.2.8
Lubricate per Lubricating Chart.
7.3
Flaps
7.3.1
Fully extend the flaps and visually check condition
7.3.2
Check flap hinges
7.3.3
Check play (see Section 17)
7.3.4
Check condition of flap control pin and wear of the
groove at the flap root
7.3.5
Lubricate per Lubricating Chart
7.4
Pitotstatic system
7.4.1
Check pitotstatic head attachment to wing.
7.4.2
Check pitotstatic system for leaks
7.5
Wing Attachments
7.5.1
Remove wing root fairings.
7.5.2
Visually check condition and security of wing
attachments
7.6
Lubricate per Lubricating Chart
