Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Lifting
The engine case features two engine hoist lugs, which are accessible with the cowlings removed
(see section
71-02 ), those be used to lift the airplane with a crane (tail-wheel resting on ground).
When a wheel needs to be changed and no hoist is available, one wing tip can be lifted manually.
The tail may be raised with broad straps around the rear fuselage, or when no hoist is available, lifting on the
stabilizer.
Supporting
Supporting the front of the airplane
After lifting the front of the airplane as described above, it may be supported for working underneath. The
support should be not less than 100 mm x 500 mm (4 inches x 20 inches) and should be both smooth-edged
and padded to protect the airplane from damage. The support should be placed under the main fuselage i.e.
not on the cowlings, engine or engine mount.
To change a wheel, the same type of support may be used to support one wing about mid-span, underneath
the main spar (max curvature / lowest point of the airfoils.
Supporting the tail of the airplane
After lifting the rear of the airplane as described in 0, it may be supported for working underneath. Chock the
main wheels. The support should be not less than 100 mm x 500 mm (4 inches x 20 inches) and should be both
round-edged and padded to protect the airplane from damage.
The support should be placed under the fuselage i.e. not on the rudder.