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Page 1: Maintenance Manual
Maintenance Manual Trike Type : Aérodrome de Lanas, 07200 Aubenas, France Telephone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 • info@aircreation.fr http://www.aircreation.fr GDMMTA582-1G Version 0010... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Amendment Record Sheet ............ 4 Table of Amendments ................4 Amendments ..................4 Introduction ................5 Skills ..................... 5 Tools ....................5 Air Creation Directives ................. 6 Units ..................... 6 3.4.1 Use of Metric/Imperial Units ................... 6 Lifting & Shoring ................... 7 3.5.1 Lifting the Entire Trike .................... - Page 3 Unscheduled Maintenance Checks ............ 14 5.4.1 General .........................14 5.4.2 Inspection after Heavy Landing ................14 5.4.3 Checking for Deformation ..................14 5.4.4 Inspection after Heavy Turbulence...............14 Standard Practices – Airframe ..........15 Torque & Safety ................. 15 6.1.1 Torque Procedures ....................15 6.1.2 Safety Procedures ....................15 Inspection Notes ................
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Page 4: Amendment Record Sheet
Amendment Record Sheet Table of Amendments Amendment date Affected sections Affected pages Date inserted Signature Amendments The information in this manual is based on the data that was available at the time of its publication. The latest amendments to this manual will be issued on the Air Création website (http://www.aircreation.fr) in PDF format. -
Page 5: Introduction
– as the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft relies on the competence of the person performing maintenance. If there are any doubts regarding the required and appropriate maintenance, an Air Creation technical station should be contacted for the correct procedures and/or servicing. -
Page 6: Air Creation Directives
The information in this manual needs to be followed, and it is not acceptable to make changes to the materials and/or physical features of this aircraft. Air Creation will, from time to time, issue airworthiness directives, which detail any changes to the maintenance manuals, Pilot’s Operating Handbook, or any other details that Air Creation deems necessary for owners to be notified of. -
Page 7: Lifting & Shoring
Lifting & Shoring The Trike may be lifted using the main attachment point for the wing or alternatively parts of the base may be lifted for local maintenance such as changing tires. 3.5.1 Lifting the Entire Trike The entire Trike may be elevated from the ground using the main attachment point, the aircraft should be elevated no more than is necessary. -
Page 8: Transportation & Storage
3.6.4 Long-Term Hangarage Full covers for the trike are available from Air Creation for long term Hangarage. The Rotax manual should be consulted for long term storage. GDMMTA582-1G... -
Page 9: Servicing
Servicing General This chapter provides servicing procedures necessary to replenish or service the aircraft and its equipment as required. The operational integrity of the aircraft systems can be seriously impaired if contaminated fuel, oil, fluids and lubricants are used or if they do not meet the required specifications. -
Page 10: Coolant Replenishment
Draining the Fuel Ensure that a suitable receptacle is found for the fuel to be drained, position the drain cock above the receptacle and depress the drain cock. Ensure that there are no ignition sources and that the fuel is disposed of correctly. 4.2.3 Coolant Replenishment Coolant Specification... -
Page 11: Maintenance Checks
The fatigue life of these components is dependent upon rigid adherence to maintenance schedules. Air Creation will from time to time amend these maintenance checks as the service history of the aircraft evolves. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure compliance with new directives. -
Page 12: Trike Maintenance Schedule
5.3.1 Trike Maintenance Schedule Hours of Operation Item Maintenance Requirement 25 50 75 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 1 yr 2 yrs 3 yrs All structural members and welds for cracks, dents, Trike base & corrosion or deformation landing gear All fasteners for security, condition or fretting All rig/unfix connectors, rings and clips... -
Page 13: Powerplant Maintenance Schedule
5.3.2 Powerplant Maintenance Schedule The following engine maintenance schedules are of a general overview nature. The Rotax engine Maintenance Manual should be used for specific maintenance required for the engine. Disconnect spark plug leads prior to all maintenance and inspection. Hours of Operation Item Maintenance Requirement... -
Page 14: Unscheduled Maintenance Checks
Unscheduled Maintenance Checks 5.4.1 General Unscheduled maintenance is required due to abnormal loads such as severe turbulence or heavy landings. The pilot is responsible for identification of these extreme operating conditions and identification of the affected components. Where damage is found further checks should be carried out upon areas that may also be affected. -
Page 15: Standard Practices - Airframe
Standard Practices – Airframe Torque & Safety This chapter provides standard torque values and safety procedures that are to be used in all areas of the aircraft unless otherwise specified. The use of these standard values and procedures will ensure the security of installation and prevent overstressing of components. -
Page 16: Inspection Notes
The Skypper frame is mostly made from stainless steel with the exterior protected with powder coat paint for rust proofing. There are no known fatigue problems with Air Creation trikes, but excessive loads and vibration can weaken the structure. Regular inspection for hair-line cracks in areas under high stress, such as bolt holes, tube junctions, etc is recommended. - Page 17 If no lubrication interval is specified for a component, lubricate as required and when assembled or installed. Cables Control cables on the trike base include throttle cables, choke cables, steering cables and brake cables. They need to be checked regularly for excessive friction and wear. The cables have an internal low friction sleeve and must not be lubricated, because this will attract dust and create more friction.
- Page 18 Particular care should be given to electrical and electronic equipment before cleaning. Solvent should not be allowed to enter this equipment. Electric/electronic components should be protected before saturating the engine with solvent. Any oil, fuel, and air openings on the engine and accessories as well as the BRS parachute should be covered with a thin plastic film before washing the engine with solvent.
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Page 19: Periodic Maintenance
6.2.2 Periodic Maintenance This section provides information necessary for periodic maintenance of the Skypper trike and should be used conjointly with the upkeep schedule. Fuselage structure The fuselage structure of the Skypper is made from two main assembled components that define the main frame and from the upper beam This does not include the landing gear. - Page 20 The windshield of the Skypper is basic and should be cared for as per the instructions covered in section 4.20.10 General maintenance – Windshield. If the windshield becomes damaged it should be replaced. Contact an Air Creation dealer. Instrument Brackets All of the instruments are attached to the aircraft via the instrument panel, which is attached to the Pod Fairing area.
- Page 21 If these shocks require service or pressure testing care should be taken to ensure that the correct equipment is available. Contact an air creation representative if such equipment is not available, the shock may need to be removed and taken to a suitable service provider for adjustment or checking.
- Page 22 Steering system The front steering is foot activated. The foot steering system may include a linkage to the rear passenger footrest to allow passengers to steer if they are piloting (dual control option). This linkage is adjusted by modifying the position of the ball joints of the tube to allow it to adapt to the different positions of the fork and foot rest of the passenger.
- Page 23 Replacing the Skypper brake pads: Dismount the wheel (see maintenance operation: changing tire). Unscrew the 2 bolts CHC M8x40 that hold the brake Disassemble the plastic protection and the circlip. clamp. Note the position of the clamp wedging (Figure 6-4) washers.
- Page 24 Changing the Brake Fluid Remove the cap of the brake pump tank and fill it Insert a clear tube from the drain plug to a with type DOT4 fluid. (Figure 6-7) collection recipient. (Figure 6-8) Figure 6-7 Figure 6-8 Gently unscrew the drain plug to drain the fluid. (Figure 6-9) Press the brake pedal and hold it down. (Figure 6-10) Plug the drain and release the pedal.
- Page 25 If three-brake option equipped: before opening the rear wheel drains, free up the passage at the pressure gauge, located under the front seat, by unscrewing the pressure screw, then open the rear drains one after the other. (Figure 6-11) Figure 6-11 GDMMTA582-1G Version 0010...
- Page 26 Tires Front Tire: between 1 and 1.2 bars Rear Tires: between 1 and 1.2 bars When operating on smooth surfaces increased pressure may be desirable, Operator experience and tire wear pattern may be used as a guide to determine modifications to the specified pressures.
- Page 27 Unscrew the 4 bolts CHC M8x40 that secure the Unscrew the 4 bolts CHC M10x50 and remove the rods to the shocks and fork. (Figure 6-14) 2 rods to remove the tire. (Figure 6-15) When remounting, the bolt CHC M10x50 that secures the 2 rods should be glued with Loctite®...
- Page 28 Engine controls Throttle The fuel supply system of the trike is a cable-activated twin carburetor system. The control of the throttle and choke systems for the engine are cable-activated by the pilot. The throttle is situated on the right hand side of the dashboard, and has a double system that is activated either by hand or foot.
- Page 29 Rotax method. Electrical power The Skypper 582 has a 12V electrical system essentially comprising of a 12V battery, the Rotax generator and accessories. The Rotax manual should be consulted for the maintenance of the engines electrical system.
- Page 30 For ease of operation the control panel is designed in 2 parts. Remove the control panel and place it on protective foam To access the fuses, the battery and all of the electrical previously rested against the front strut of the trike. The connections, as well as the hand accelerator cable, unscrew the electric cables are long enough to perform this operation.
- Page 31 General Precautions and Procedures Do not perform any maintenance on the fuel system in conjunction with maintenance on the electrical system. No smoking or ignition sources within 50ft or 15m from the base. Fuel will degrade wing material and upholstery in the trike, care should be taken to prevent any spillage.
- Page 32 Coolant Replenishment Rotax recommends two years or 200-hour replacement intervals for the coolant. Changing the Skypper 582 coolant: It is likely that cooling liquid may flow while disconnecting. Remember to lay paper towels or protective cloth on the back fairing and on the engine.
- Page 33 Engine Run Up Refer to the pilots operating handbook for run up procedures. The engine should be run up to operating temperature any time that parts or fluids are replaced, or if the engine has been overhauled follow the Rotax instructions in the Rotax manual. Engine Removal/Installation Engine removal and installation is straightforward and obvious but the following procedure may assist:...
- Page 34 It is recommended that only a qualified person should tune the engine. Other than any specific procedures specified elsewhere in this manual, detailed procedure for the maintenance and overhaul of the Rotax 582 engine fitted to the Skypper 582 aircraft can be found in the following documents: Rotax Operators’...
- Page 35 Ignition The power supply of the engine after starting is self-sufficient within the engine. No external power supply is required for the engine to operate. The engine generates excess power with the integrated generator, which powers the systems that are external to the engine.
- Page 36 Propeller The Skypper 582 propeller is a glass and carbon fiber composite, three- or four-bladed Arplast propeller. It is equipped with the tool necessary to check or change the pitch. The blades are made by pair and balanced at the factory. It is not advised to modify their weight, the adhesive label “Arplast”...
- Page 37 Tighten moderately the bolts M8. Check the pitch on all blades then tighten the bolts M8 crosswise with a 15NM torque. Tighten all the M6 lock nuts. Figure 6-25 Figure 6-24 Arplast 166 DAS48 Three- or Four-Blade Propeller Assembly Lubricate lightly the metallic rings of the blades in order to prevent corrosion and to ease rotation while adjusting the pitch.
- Page 38 Pitch Adjustment Position the adjusting tool 62G as shown (Figure 6-27 and Figure 6-28). Adjust the pitch on all blades. Warning: a space between the wedge and the blade area represents +/- 0.1° and may induce vibrations while operating. Tighten moderately the bolts M8. Check the pitch on all blades then tighten the bolts M8 crosswise with a 15NM torque.
- Page 39 If any doubts exist as to the condition or repair procedure for the propeller either return the propeller to Air Creation, manufacter Arplast-helice or consult an engineer, or equivalent technician, who has experience with composite materials.
- Page 40 The propeller must not be used anymore before examination by Air Creation, the manufacter Arplast-helice or an engineer, or equivalent technician, who has experience with composite materials. Except this extreme case, as a guide, there should be no more than three scratches of 0.1mm deep, and 25% of the chord in this area...
- Page 41 Leading Edge Damage The Arplast 166 DAS48 propellers have their leading edge made with a soft polyurethane material that can be repaired but the epoxy glue used for repair will not have the shock absorption qualities of the polyurethane. For the Ecoprop DL3 propellers, maximum allowed leading edge dent is 3mm within 250mm of the root, and 8mm at the tip.
- Page 42 Avionics All maintenance and servicing of avionics communications equipment fitted to the Skypper 582 should be carried out by approved agents of the avionics manufacturer. GDMMTA582-1G Version 0010...
- Page 43 Special purpose equipment Parachute System If a parachute is fitted to this aircraft, a parachute manual will be supplied as a part of the data package. The manual must be read by the owner, and the manufacturer’s instructions followed for the maintenance and use of the parachute.
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Page 45: Appendix
Appendix Maintenance Operation Board Trike Type: ______________________ Serial Number: _________________________ Date Hours Type of Operation Performed Operator Name, Address, Stamp Flown GDMMTA582-1G Version 0010... - Page 46 Date Hours Type of Operation Performed Operator Name, Address, Stamp Flown GDMMTA582-1G Version 0010...
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