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Fuel Filters - remove and clean (gascolator, electric fuel pump carb
finger strainer)
NOTE:
Any contaminates (foam - flox, dust/chips, etc.) left in the fuel sys-
tem during construction could take 50 hours or more to be com-
pletely purged from the system. Check the filters often during the
first 100 hours. If this happens, remove.
Exhaust System - check for cracks, leaks and security. Carefully check
the four exhaust gaskets for leaks. Never reuse an exhaust gasket.
Air Filter - check and replace if necessary
Brake Fluid Level - check
Cables, push rods, fuel/oil lines and electrical wires - check for
chaffing
Fuel System - pressure check (electric pump on) for leaks and
correct pressure
Engine Run - check for leaks, mag drop, mags grounded, idle
speed/mixture and idle mixture cut off.
Landing Gear Attach Fittings - check for security or damage
Fuel Vents - check open
Doors - Check hinges for damage, locking mechanism for rig/snub
Tires and Brakes - remove wheel pants (if installed), check tire
inflation (45-55 psi mains, 45 psi nose), check wear on brake pads.
Adjust nose wheel friction damper as required.
Lights - nav, landing, strobe, cockpit - check operation
Annual or 100 Hours
Accomplish all the items listed in the 25 hour inspection
guide, plus all items in the “annual inspection check list” which fol-
lows.
Review the Velocity newsletter and subsequent for any “Kit
Plans Changes” (KPCs) / airworthiness directives.Also any FAA
ADs that would apply to certified components/accessories. Be
sure all are complied with prior to returning to service.
ing the paint layer. If damage is apparent due to a crack in the paint
or wrinkle in the skin, remove the paint around the crack (by sand-
ing) and inspect the glass structure. Do not use enamel or lacquer
paint remover. If the glass structure is damaged, it will have a white
appearing ridge or notch indicating torn (tension) or crushed
(compression) fibers. If there is no glass damage, it will be smooth
and transparent when sanded. If there is glass structure damage,
repair as shown in Section I. Delaminations are rare, due to the
proper design of joint (none have occurred on the prototype). If a
delamination occurs (skin trailing edge joints, etc.), spread the
joint, sand the surfaces dull, trowel in wet flox, clamp back together
and let cure, or use the method in the construction manual.
Inspect suspected debonds (areas where skin has separated
from the foam) by tapping a 25¢ coin across the surface. Debond
will give a “dull thud” compared to the “sharp knock” of the adja-
cent good area. Debonds must be repaired by injecting epoxy in
one side of the area and venting the air out the opposite side.
Plexiglass Canopy
Due to the uniform frame and lack of metal fasteners, the
Velocity canopy is not as susceptible to cracks as the common air-
craft plexiglass component. If a crack up to three inches does
occur, stop drill it just outside the crack with a 1/8” drill. Cracks
longer than three inches require replacement.
Schedules Maintenance/Inspections
In addition to the schedule listed below, follow the manufactur-
er’s recommendations for inspection/maintenance on items such
as the engine, accessories, wheels, brakes, batteries, etc.
Each 25 Hours:
Inspect the prop and spinner for damage/cracks
Engine Cowl - remove and check for cracks
Engine Oil Change - 50 hours for spin-on paper element filter
Engine Oil Screen - (back accessory section) clean first oil change
and every other thereafter
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