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Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
Issued By: AS
Page: 16 of 298
2.4.1 Model Applicability
This Airframe technical / Maintenance manual has been produced to cover all J series models (as shown
on the title page. This has been done to ensure that as new maintenance requirements are developed
and established a single manual can be updated rather than numerous separate documents thus
removing the risk of omission of a particular maintenance task from a particular manual.
To enable the maintainer to confidently determine which maintenance tasks are applicable to a particular
model, each task heading includes the model applicability in parentheses (). Figures and drawings will
also include the model applicability in the Figure note. In the case where a task, photograph or drawing
is applicable to all models the note will read ‘(all J-Series)‘. Some tasks and figures apply to all models
except one (this is particularly the case for the wing fuel system which does not apply to the J120) in this
case the label will be (all J-Series, n/a J120) which indicates it applies to all models except the J120.
If a heading of figure is undefined then by default it applied to all models.
2.5
Degree Of Difficulty
This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians and while all processes will be explained
as clearly as possible, some knowledge is assumed. This manual is not intended to be sufficient
reference for a person with no other training to safely maintain an aircraft.
In this manual we have used a “spanner scale” to help technicians approach a job. Anyone
considering undertaking a task in this manual must realistically assess themselves against this scale
and not attempt any task for which they lack knowledge or the required tools.
The Spanner Scale
Translation
Simple, basic, straightforward. A careful layman, with guidance, can
achieve this.
Straightforward, but with some technical bits. Basic knowledge, care
and guidance needed.
Straightforward, but requires special tools, training and/or judgement.
Sound basic knowledge guidance and a careful approach are required.
A technical job. Take your time, double-check everything. Only for the
experienced maintainer.
A difficult job. Requires special tools, solid skills, good judgement.
Only for experts.
2.6
Use-By Dates & Storage
Some products called for by this manual
– including thread locking compound, resins and glues –
have a use-by date. Care must be taken to ensure all such compounds are within their shelf life
before applying them to an aircraft.
Loctite products typically do not have their use-by date marked on the bottle. For these products it is
necessary to note the batch number on the bottle and contact the distributor for shelf-life information.
Similarly, for many products the shelf-life assumes a certain type of storage
– i.e. sealed,
temperature controlled etc. Maintainers must ensure that such products are stored appropriately.
2.7
General Description
The JABIRU aircraft described in this manual are 2-seat, high-wing monoplane composite aircraft of
monocoque construction. They are equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear of composite
construction. The steerable nose gear is a welded metal, trailing link assembly with rubber springs.