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Appendix D - Condition Inspection Checklist

Rev 3 (Mar/12/99)

This checklist is written as a “semi-comprehensive” of things to look for.  Many inspection points critical to safety are 

implicit to the skill level required for this type of inspection process.  Expect to spend at least 12 hours with this procedure, 

more if complications arise.  Refer to Rotax Owner’s Manual for complete engine maintenance procedures at 100 hour, 

annual and other intervals.  FAR Title 14 Chapter 43 Appendix D should add additional scope and understanding to all 

checklist procedures below.

REVIEW OF THE PROCESS

Inspection must be carried out or closely supervised by the designated repairman or an A&P mechanic with 

Authorization Inspection authority (AI).  The flight test should preferably be conducted by a qualified pilot 

who is very familiar with the S-12 but who has not been the airplane for the majority of its pre-inspection 

flight hours.  A pilot can spend months in a plane with problems that slowly get worse and worse and this 

pilot will never perceive the problem because of the graduality with which it occurs.  Also, a pilot who is a 

third party to the aircraft will provide an objective and unbiased review of the performance of the airplane.

TTAE:   

Date: 

 

 

Completed By:

CHECK SMALL BOXES WHEN COMPLETED, INITIAL LARGE BOXES

o

Cleaning of aircraft: 

o

wash the fabric and metal surfaces of the aircraft with soap and water, 

o

use an air 

blower to quickly remove moisture from all metal components, 

o

clean the lexan using an appropriate plastic 

cleaner and polish (Maguire’s or equivalent).

o

Paperwork review: 

o

identify previously unresolved issues in the airframe and engine logbooks, 

o

review 

the status of life limited components and recurring airworthiness directives, 

o

research any new or previously 

skipped airworthiness directives for the airframe, powerplant or propellor, 

o

include a copy of any and all 

background information research papers with a copy of the condition inspection checklist.

o

Propellor system integrity: 

o

torque prop hub bolts to proper specification, 

o

inspect blades for nicks, 

cracks and cleanliness, 

o

hub for proper seating and cracks or signs of dammage, 

o

gear backlash and axial 

backlash, 

o

check blade pitch settings and blade track.

o

Exhaust system integrity: 

o

header and muffler for cracks, 

o

remove and inspect springs and hoops for 

wear, 

o

inspect condition of silicone bead, 

o

tighten header nuts to prevent harmonic vibration of header tubes, 

o

rewire springs and apply anti-seize to ball-joints.

o

Ignition  system  integrity: 

o

clean  spark  plugs, 

o

spark  plugs  torqued  properly  and  in  good  condition, 

o

spark plug wires tight, 

o

ignition ground wires, 

o

stator area free of debris, 

o

other ignition wiring compo-

nents, 

o

lines routed without interference and free of chafing.

o

Fuel system integrity: 

o

all lines for cracks especially cracks in black line where hose clamps are used, 

o

all connections for tightness, 

o

all lines for chafing and routing interference, 

o

operation of sump drain, 

o

cleanliness and age of fuel filter, 

o

appearance of fuel tank interior (debris, discoloration etc.), 

o

discolor-

ation of blue lines or oxidation of black lines, 

o

chafing protection on blue lines, 

o

fuel cap gasket and vent 

tube clear and secure, suppleness of lines, 

o

routing of sump drain line.

o

Coolant system integrity: 

o

coolant level and mixture to -34F, 

o

lines routed without interference and 

free  of  chaffing, 

o

connections  for  tightness, 

o

hoses  for  cracks  or  signs  of  aging, 

o

suppleness  of  lines, 

o

radiator free of debris and dammage, 

o

radiator mount secure and free of cracks or dammage, 

o

cap gasket 

quality, 

o

routing  of  coolant  overflow  line, 

o

coolant  overflow  tank  for  secure  mounting, 

o

temp/pressure 

lines secure.

o

Carburetion System: 

o

clean and re-oil air filters, 

o

air filters properly safety wired, 

o

return springs on 

throttle and choke for wear and condition, 

o

fuel overflow and vent lines routed properly, 

o

carburetor structure 

free of damage, 

o

rubber boot quality and 7mm gap.

o

Oil system integrity: 

o

oil coloration and age (50 hrs.), 

o

oil quantity, 

o

lines routed without interference 

and free of chaffing, 

o

oil overflow line routing and condition, 

o

connections for tightness, 

o

oil tank secure, 

o

hoses for cracks or signs of aging, 

o

suppleness of lines, 

o

fittings tight, 

o

oil cap gasket quality.

o

Other  engine  electrical  systems  integrity: 

o

oil  pressure  switch, 

o

CHT  sensor, 

o

oil  pressure  sensor, 

o

lines routed free of interference and chafing, 

o

connections secure, 

o

routing of all lines to the electronic 

components mounted to the keel, 

o

routing of electrical lines to control panel, 

o

miscellaneous motor struc-

tures, casing for cracks, etc.

o

Battery  system  integrity: 

o

battery  box  secure, 

o

free  of  dammage  and  signs  of  wear, 

o

connections 

tight (ground, starter, engine ground, 

o

battery terminals, starter relay), 

o

cables routed free of interference 

and chafing, 

o

crimped ends secure to cables.

o

Lubrication of moving components: 

o

all moving control surface hinges, 

o

rudder pedal system includ-

ing pushrod ball joints, 

o

toe brake system, 

o

control stick bushings for elevator and one for aileron, 

o

flap 

actuator lever, 

o

elevator trim tab hinges and control screw, 

o

cable ends to rudder horns, 

o

engine control 

cable ends, 

o

door opening mechanism if necessary, 

o

throttle lever and red block all with light machine oil, 

o

elevator push-pull rod and brake cylinders with anti-seize (do not any lubricate rod-ends).

o

Engine  control  system  integrity: 

o

throttle  friction  rod  clean, 

o

friction  block  adjusted, 

o

verify  idle 

and full throttle advance of throttle cables, 

o

micro-adjust throttle cables using dual vacuum gauges, 

o

idle 

settings  correct, 

o

engine  tachometer  reading  correctly, 

o

bolts  and  pins  secure  in  throttle  control  system, 

o

throttle  cable  housing  free  to  move, 

o

throttle  and  choke  cables  free  of  fraying  and  wear, 

o

cable  ends, 

o

choke actuation satisfactory, 

o

chokes close completly and open in synchronization, 

o

friction of choke pull 

is managable.

o

Brake system integrity: 

o

fluid level ok, 

o

fluid resevoir secure and cap tight, 

o

all tubing for signs of 

aging or embrittlement, 

o

connections tight, 

o

cylinder seals connections and lines for leaks, 

o

brake cylinders 

for leaks, 

o

rotor and pads for wear, 

o

routing of lines free of chaffing and interference, 

o

parking brake valve 

operates properly, 

o

rotor bolts safetied properly, 

o

brake cylinder free to float, 

o

bleed fitting caps, 

o

bleed 

fiting tight, 

o

cylinder and brake specific pedal components for mechanical integrity.

o

Landing gear system integrity: 

o

tires inflated to 15psi, 

o

tire for wear and aging, 

o

wheel hubs and axles 

for signs of cracking or dammage, 

o

main gear leg and nose wheel strut for structural integrity and cracks, 

o

nose wheel strut for excessive wear or dammage, 

o

nose wheel strut for cleanliness of greased area, 

o

maing 

gear leg and nose wheel strut fuselage attach points for cracks or bending, 

o

bolts and cotter pins for security.

o

ELT system integrity: 

o

antenna for condition, 

o

cables and routing for connection and chaffing, 

o

condi-

tion of mounting system, 

o

signs of wear or dammage to the support system, 

o

operation of the ELT unit itself 

for transmitter power and activation (during annual only), 

o

age of system batteries and remote panel battery 

including total duration of operation limitations, 

o

lanyard and portable antenna onboard the aircraft.

o

Flap actuation system integrity: 

o

console flap lever mechanism for cracks loose connections or dam-

mage, 

o

end effectors for tightness and wear, 

o

operational check of flaps throughout movement range, 

o

flap 

frame mechanically sound, 

o

flap control hinges and bolt for wear and cotter pin, 

o

flap fabric for dammage 

and condition, 

o

flap control horn for mechanical integrity and dammage, 

o

actuation cables for routing and 

safety wiring, 

o

spring return system for wear and operation and dammage, 

o

flap control rod exit fairings for 

wear and integrity.

o

Elevator trim system integrity: 

o

for proper friction free operation, 

o

tightness and security of cable rout-

ing for chafing and interference, 

o

trim tab for mechanical condition, 

o

trim tab hinges for wear and tightness 

of hing screws, 

o

trim tab console mechanism for mechanical condition and wear.

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Содержание S-12

Страница 1: ...omposite 3 blade Gear Reduction 1 2 27 Fuel G P H 4 1 gal 80 PERFORMANCE 0 MSL Take Off Roll 285 ft Rate of Climb 900 fpm Service Ceiling 14 000 ft Cruise 75 mph VNE 100 mph Stall Clean 42 mph Stall F...

Страница 2: ...typographical fixes included Table of Contents Chapter 1 Familiarization Page 3 Learn the basic configuration and behavior of the airplane as well as the most impor tant operating rules regarding oper...

Страница 3: ...approach The unwary pilot adding full power from an idle power setting at very low altitude and low airspeed will notice a very high stick force required to keep the nose in a climb attitude This air...

Страница 4: ...ve himself 750 feet of runway If all conditions are in the pilots favor pilot skill sea level 15mph headwind solo pilot smooth runway no obstacles then 200 feet of runway can suffice for takeoff and 3...

Страница 5: ...istry on behalf of the pilot to get a stubborn engine to idle when cold The starting carburetor sends a specific fuel air mixture to the engine which lets it run when cold it is only set for a conditi...

Страница 6: ...d down for the large front wheel which is not in perfect balance In high crosswind operations you may have to compromise a bit and keep some weight on the nose for steering until you attain enough air...

Страница 7: ...t pre heat time for the engine to warm up if you shut it off during flight in cold weather Emergency Procedures Off Field Emergency Landings In the case of an engine that will not start in flight firs...

Страница 8: ...ht turn at 65mph indicated airspeed the outside wing is traveling significantly faster than the inside wing and as a result has more lift The remedy is to use a slight amount of opposite aileron The e...

Страница 9: ...sewheel For example after touchdown on a rough field it is better to taxi the remaining distance required at 30mph with the nose off the ground than it is to taxi at 5mph with the nose on the ground I...

Страница 10: ...in optional in Weight Arm Moment If combined pilot and passenger weight are between 108 and 345 pounds that CG will be acceptable regardless of fuel conditions However flying at the aft CG limit requi...

Страница 11: ...nger by moving horizontally from total weight to the pilot passenger line then read down to moment Find fuel pounds and moment by reading along the fuel line to the total fuel on board in gallons read...

Страница 12: ...assembly to the floor pan produce undue force and may eventually cause failure of the mounting tabs or other associated hardware This entire sub system should be inspected under load to ensure it s in...

Страница 13: ...rectly near holes and joints and so forth the water will find it s way out of the plane After washing the aircraft a good automotive wax will help protect the airplane from the elements A good wax to...

Страница 14: ...er tube to the bottom of the oil tank thru the dipstick hole Pump out all oil possible approximately 66 gallons Remove the oil filter carefully avoiding any excessive spills by placing rags underneath...

Страница 15: ...llowing satisfactory completion of the required number of flight hours in the flight test area the pilot shall certify in the logbook that the aircraft has been shown to comply with FAR Section 91 319...

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Страница 17: ...racks bends bolts lubricated Battery secure pins cracks wiring Pitot Static clear REMOVE COVER Left Fuselage Lexan scratches cracks Structure rivets Doors hinges handles Left Main Gear Leg cracks bend...

Страница 18: ...00RPM Engine Start hot Choke OFF Throttle IDLE Area CLEAR Ignition BOTH Brakes ON Starter ENGAGE Oil PRESSURE Engine Warmup 2 minutes 2000RPM Continue 2500RPM Oil Temp 120F Taxi Checklist Brakes CHECK...

Страница 19: ...gap oOil system integrity ooil coloration and age 50 hrs ooil quantity olines routed without interference and free of chaffing ooil overflow line routing and condition oconnections for tightness ooil...

Страница 20: ...ts operating handbook with current weight and balance is on board the aircraft oinstru ment panel for structural integrity opitot and static tubes for cleanliness and line routing conflicts or chafing...

Страница 21: ...ity 18 Gal Sight Gauge Markings Total Fuel On board 7 6 3 8 11 4 Full Capacity 18 Gal Sight Gauge Markings Total Fuel On board 7 6 3 8 11 4 SPINS PROHIBITED Amateur Built Aircraft This airplane is ama...

Страница 22: ...gun voltmeter optical tachometer camera and or video camera feeler gauges spark plug gapping tool plastic brush floor jack antifreeze concentration checker Consumables paper filters paper towels rags...

Страница 23: ...ufficient flaps roll tendencies wing washout wing high or low rudder and vertical stabilizer ball position wings level horizontal stabilizer stick position in trimmed flight prop pitch adjustments rev...

Страница 24: ...ne within 10 feet of the ground or less preferably just a few feet and continually watch for the end of the runway Make any notes regarding the rigging of the aircraft after you stop the airplane Make...

Страница 25: ...r this flight attitude What is the yaw tendency of the aircraft What is the roll tendency of the aircraft What other tendencies does the aircraft have Release the ailerons and use the rudder pedals to...

Страница 26: ...e rudder pedals Use the controls to maintain straight and level at this setting What rudder input is required for straight and level What aileron input is required for straight and level What other te...

Страница 27: ...do you expect What is the wind direction and speed What is the outside air temperature High performance takeoff Take out all flaps Climb at 65mph Continue climb to 1500AGL 4500MSL and to a nearby fie...

Страница 28: ...ncy of the aircraft What other tendencies does the aircraft have Control the airplane in a straight and level attitude at this air speed Release the controls Does the airplane YAW first or ROLL first...

Страница 29: ...ps Reduce power to enter slow flight near Vs0 What is the airspeed What is the RPM What tendencies does the aircraft have Add 2nd notch of flaps Reduce power to enter slow flight near Vs1 What is the...

Страница 30: ...l for the follwing No flaps 1 Notch 2 Notches 3 Notches What tendencies What is the power on climbing stall speed for the following No flaps 1 Notch 2 Notches 3 Notches What tendencies What is the pow...

Страница 31: ...gather during other flight tests i e with 10mph wind etc Lift and Drag performance Ratios Power on and off Climb for 1 minute and record the VSI reading along with actual altimeter readings at start...

Страница 32: ...procedure What are the dangers What are the parameters FPM airspeed etc Lazy Eights What is the procedure What are the parameters altitude loss speed etc What are the dangers Chandelles What is the p...

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Страница 35: ...Weight lbs Pilot and Passenger 49 in Aft Fuel 6 lb gal 78 in aft 1 8 g a l 1 0 5 reposition group to lower left at 1 1 1 120 1 090 1 060 1 030 970 940 910 880 820 790 760 730 1 150 1 000 850 700 83 8...

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