Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
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J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
Issued By: AS
Page: 42 of 298
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Inspection & Servicing
5.1
Service Interval Tolerance
A tolerance of plus or minus 3 hours is allowable on all service intervals set within this manual
5.2
Basic Inspection Procedure
Remove the engine cowlings and inspect the engine bay in “dirty” condition.
Clean the engine bay, propeller and aircraft exterior.
Carry out the inspections listed in Table 5-1.
Test and re-assemble the aircraft. Test fly if required.
5.3
Mandatory Inspections & Lifed Items
5.3.1 Airframe
At intervals of 5000 hours the Jabiru (all models) airframe must be subject to an overall condition
inspection by Jabiru Aircraft or an aircraft maintainer authorised by Jabiru Aircraft. As part of this
inspection, wing struts must be disassembled, inspected for damage using appropriate NDT methods
(such as dye-penetrant testing).
Jabiru aircraft do not have an overall airframe life limitation.
5.3.2 Control Cables
Control cables for all aircraft are subject to the inspection and replacement requirements detailed in
Section 22.
5.3.3 Engine Bay Flexible Hoses
All flexible hoses in the engine compartment should be replaced at engine overhaul or every 2 years
whichever comes first. Hoses which show visible deterioration (cracking, excessive hardening) must
be replaced immediately, irrespective of age.