Maintenance and Inspection Procedures Manual
Type:
CT
Series:
CTLS
LSA
Page: 4-12
AF 04800001
Revision No. 3
Date: 14 Sep 2008
4) For all items above, thoroughly inspect with all removable items off at least (cowlings, fairing (Fig.
1, item 2) and so on). In case of a hard landing, inspect right after the landing.
NOTE: If damages are found per items 1 through 4, inform directly Flight Design for inspection
and further instructions.
4.2.1.4.4 Shock Absorber Inspection
Shock absorber (Fig. 1) for binding and unusual noises while operating (all three wheels must be on the
ground):
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Turn the propeller and set it horizontally.
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Push down the propeller by both hands as much as possible.
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Release sharply. Make sure the plane returned to original position by the shock absorber.
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Repeat for 2-3 times.
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If operation is suspected wrong, see sections 4.2.1.5 and 4.2.1.6.
4.2.1.4.5 Fork Inspection
Inspect the fork for play, binding and unusual sounds while rotating (Fig. 1, items 3) with the rudder
pedals:
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Lift up the nose gear as described in 4.2.1.5. General section B and turn the nose gear right by
pedals and then release.
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Turn it to the left and release.
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Repeat 2-3 times to each side.
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If operation is suspected wrong, see sections 4.2.1.5 and 4.2.1.6.
Make sure there is no play between the pin (KA4010101 Pin) and the slot in KA4010110 Rotating body.
Replace the pin (KA4010101 Pin) if necessary – see Chapter 4.2.1.7.
Make sure there is no play between the KA4010001 Rocker (Fig. 2) and the KA4010110 Rotating body.
Replace if necessary – see Chapter 4.2.1.7.
Make sure there is no play between the KA4010001 Rocker (Fig. 2) and the engine mount in vertical
direction. Replace if necessary – see Chapter 4.2.1.7.
4.2.1.4.6 Nose Wheel Inspection
Inspect:
1. The nose wheel for runout, play, binding unusual sounds while rotating (Fig. 1, item 1) - at least
100h. Lift up the nose gear as described before (4.2.1.5, General section B) and pull the wheel so
that it makes 6-8 turns and watch rotation up to stop. If suspected something see sections 4.2.1.5
and 4.2.1.6.
2. Tires for inflation visually before each flight, measure tire pressure (2 bar / 29 PSI) as necessary.
If suspected something see section 4.2.1.6.
3. The tire for integrity and height of tread (at least 0,04 inch / 1 mm) – before each flight. If
suspected something see section 4.2.1.6.
4. The wheel fairing for integrity (Fig. 1, item 2), secure attachment and foreign objects in the aft part
of the fairing – before each flight.
