Installation Maintenance Manual
FMHPA 82166
6-5
Jul 2008
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6.4. CLEANING OF MECHANICAL PARTS
CAUTION:
MOISTURE AND DIRT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
Equipment chassis covers give the necessary protection to keep dust away from
electronic circuits. If cleaning is required this has to be limited to the removal of particles
of dust, oil, grease, condensation, etc and only limited for those equipment accessible
parts. Before any cleaning action is carried out ensure that the equipment is disconnected
from all electrical power sources, and all the necessary ESD precautions are observed.
a.
For dust removal use a cleaning wipe, a silk paintbrush or low-pressure
compressed air
b.
For removal of finger marks, grease, etc, clean the parts with a cleaning
wipe and isopropyl alcohol, exercising care to not damage information
labels.
6.5. PERIODIC CHECKS
See Inspection/ Check procedure in Para 4.1.
6.6. CABLING AND CONNECTIONS
CAUTION:
ENSURE THE RF CONNECTORS ARE TORQUE TIGHTENED
TO THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS.
Periodically check cable connectors (recommended) and if cable connectors are loose,
remove connector, inspect for damage and cleanliness. Refit connector and tighten to the
required torque value specified by the cable manufacturer.
6.7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS
Maintenance requirements and instructions for continued airworthiness of the TFS
FMHPA components are contained in the paragraphs that follow.
Installation of FMHPA on an aircraft by an amendment to the Type Certificate (TC),
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or Form 337 obligates the aircraft operator to
include the maintenance information supplied by this manual (and listed below) in the
operator‚ Aircraft Maintenance Manual and the operator‚ Aircraft Scheduled
Maintenance Program.
a.
Maintenance information for FMHPA, TFS LRU (system description,
removal, installation, testing, etc.).