POH/EUR/02
Issue 5
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SECTION 8 - AEROPLANE GROUND HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE.
8.1
Introduction
This section contains recommended procedures for proper ground handling and servicing
of the aeroplane. It also identifies certain inspection and maintenance requirements which
must be followed if the aeroplane is to retain new-plane performance and dependability.
It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance based
on climatic and flying conditions; this should be done according to the Maintenance
Manual for the EV-97 EuroStar SL Microlight.
8.2
Aircraft inspection periods
The frequency of checks and associated maintenance depends on operating
conditions and the overall condition of the aeroplane. The manufacturer recommends
that the minimum maintenance checks and periodic inspections be carried out as
follows:
a) After the first 25 ± 2 flight hours.
b) After every 50 ± 3 flight hours thereafter.
c) After every 100 ± 5 flight hours or annually, whichever occurs sooner.
Refer to the Rotax 912 Operator´s Manual for engine maintenance.
Maintain the prop according to its manual.
Refer to the Maintenance Manual for the EV-97 EuroStar SL Microlight
for more
details about maintenance.
8.3
Aircraft alterations or repairs
It is essential that the relevant organisations BMAA or LAA and the aircraft manufacturer
LSA are contacted prior to any modifications to the aircraft to ensure that the
airworthiness of the aircraft is not invalidated.
If the aircraft weight could be affected by a modification, the aeroplane must be re-
weighed to record the new empty weight and cg. The Weight and Balance record /
Permitted Payload range table given in Section 6.2 and the Load Limits placard must
also be amended to reflect the change.
Refer to the Maintenance Manual for EV-97 EuroStar SL (Microlight)
for aeroplane
repairs.
8.4
Ground handling / Road transport
8.4.1
Towing
It is easy to tow the aircraft a short distance by holding the prop blade at the root
since the aeroplane’s empty weight is low. The rear part of the fuselage in front
of the fin, and the wing roots are suitable surfaces to hold the airframe .
CAUTION!
Avoid excessive pressure at the aeroplane airframe - especially at the wing tips,
elevator, rudder, trim etc.
Handle the propeller by holding the blade root - never blade tip!
