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  • Page 2 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page ii Amendment No.: 10 date: Dec. 14, 2001 0.1 Record of Amendments Any amendments of this manual must be recorded in the following table, except for: • installation status of optional equipment, for optional equipment refer to section 9, •...
  • Page 3 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page iii Amendment No. 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 Date of Date of pages removed pages inserted Signature amendment insertion 11 iii, iv, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3 iii, iv, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3 27.01.2003...
  • Page 4 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page iv Amendment No. 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 0.2 List of Effective Pages This list is only valid for the Serial No. specified on title page. The list contains all amendments of the Maintenance Manual, effective until final approval of this Serial No.
  • Page 5 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 page v Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 Page Am. No. Date 7-25 7-26 10.01.2014 cover sheet 11.11.1999 Annex A 11.11.1999 7-27 cover sheet 10.01.2014 11.11.1999 7-28 Annex B 10.01.2014...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page vi Amendment No. 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 0.3 Contents 0.1 Record of Amendments 0.2 List of Effective Pages 0.3 Contents 1. General Remarks on Maintenance 1.1 Conversion table 1.2 Abbreviations...
  • Page 7 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page vii Amendment No. 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 4. Airworthiness Limitations Section 4.1 General 4-2 4.2 Maintenance Limitations 4.2.1 Paint Finish 4.3 Component Replacement and Overhaul Limitations 4.4 Structural Limitations 5.
  • Page 8 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page viii Amendment No. 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 6.5.1 General Remarks 6.5.2 Lubrication Plan 6-10 6.6 Surface of Composite Structures 6-11 6.7 Drainage and Ventilation Holes 6-12 6.8 Tightening Torques of Screwed Joints: 6-13 7.
  • Page 9 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page ix Amendment No. 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 9.3.1 Additional Equipment 9.3.2 Optional Systems 10. List of Special Tools 10-1 11. List of Maintenance Documents for Parts Being Approved Independently from the Aircraft.

  • Page 10: General Remarks On Maintenance

    1. General Remarks on Maintenance The legal owner of the STEMME S10-VT is obliged to ensure that, according to the specific national laws and regulations, the maintenance of the aircraft follows the instructions of this manual. Among others, there are...

  • Page 11: Conversion Table

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 1-2 Amendment Nr. 15 Date: Nov. 30, 2008 1.1 Conversion table For the conversion of technical data the following factors have been used: 1 lb. 0.4536 kg 1 lbf ft 1.356 Nm...

  • Page 12: Brief Description And Technical Data

    Date: -- 2. Brief Description and Technical Data The STEMME S10-VT is a twin-seat high performance powered sailplane with an innovative propulsion concept and a sophisticated aerodynamic design. The wing is a carbon fibre reinforced composite design. The fuselage is manufactured as a hybrid construction (carbon, kevlar, glass) with an extremely rigid central steel tube framework.
  • Page 13 In-flight Centre-of-Gravity range aft of datum 254 - 420 mm 10 in. - 16.5 in. (central wing leading edge, see section 6.3) For more technical data, please refer to the Flight Manual. Following figure shows a 3-view plan of the S10-VT. Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 14 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 2-3 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 2.a: 3-View Plan of the S10-VT Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...

  • Page 15: Description Of Assemblies

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-1 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3. Description of Assemblies 3.1 Airframe, Primary and Secondary Structure The Primary Structure includes: wing spars, root ribs, and wing spar boxes wing shells...

  • Page 16: Tail Unit

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-2 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.1.3 Tail Unit Horizontal Tail T-arrangement, easy removable (simple spring-bolt connection), Stabiliser as sandwich construction of CFRP, elevator made of CFRP. Elevator slots sealed by elastic tape.

  • Page 17: Control Elements And Instruments

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-3 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 3.2.2 Control Elements and Instruments 3.2.2.1 Cockpit controls at the airframe Following overview includes the controls at the airframe. 1. Control Stick Middle in front of each seat.
  • Page 18 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-4 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.2.2.2 Controls at Instrument Panel The following overview includes controls at the lower area of the instrument panel. These elements are included in Fig. 3.2.a "Arrangement of Elements on Instrument panel" (see section 3.2.2.3): 1.
  • Page 19 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-5 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.2.2.3 Instrument Panel Following description gives an overview of instruments, controls, monitor devices and CB´s installed on the instrument panel. The positions of the elements is shown in Fig 3.2.a: "Arrangements of Elements on Instrument Panel", valid for the serial number as indicated on the title page of this maintenance manual.
  • Page 20 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-6 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- The following CB´s are combined in a group, arranged independently of its location at the panel: master CB, CB for external generator, landing gear CB, CB´s for main and auxiliary fuel pumps.
  • Page 21 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-7 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig 3.2.a: Arrangements of Elements on Instrument Panel (Related to S/N Indicated on Title Page) Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...

  • Page 22: Flight Control System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-8 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.3 Flight Control System Longitudinal Control (figure 3.3.a) Both control sticks are coupled by a connection tube. The control movements are transmitted via push-pull rods to the end of the tail boom and then straight up to the elevator fitting.
  • Page 23 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-9 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Einkleben Höhensteuerung und Trimmung Fig. 3.3.a: Pitch Control and Trim Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 24 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-10 Amendment Nr. 4 Date: Aug. 12, 1998 Fig. 3.3.b: Wing Flap Control in Fuselage Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 25 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-11 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.3.c: Wing Flap Control in Central Wing Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 26 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-12 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.3.d: Aileron Control in Fuselage Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 27 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-13 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 28 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-14 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 Fig. 3.3.f: Airbrake Control in Fuselage Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 29 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-15 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 Fig. 3.3.g: Airbrake Control in Wing Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 30 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-16 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 Fig. 3.3.h: Rudder Control Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...

  • Page 31: Power Plant (Fig. 3.4.A)

    The external generator is standard equipment for the S10-VT. By definition, it is not considered as part of the engine but an accessory of the airframe. Due to special requirements for installation in the central fuselage, the following modifications were made: The most significant modification is the relocation of the turbocharger unit to the aft of the engine to stay within the outlines of the S10-VT fuselage.
  • Page 32 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-18 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.4.a: Propulsion System Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...

  • Page 33: Lubrication System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-19 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 3.4.2 Lubrication System System description: Refer to "Maintenance Manual (Heavy Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Types ROTAX 912 and 914 Series”, section 79 The ROTAX 914 is equipped with a dry-sump pressure lubrication system.

  • Page 34: Air Induction System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-20 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 3.4.4 Air Induction System System description: Refer to "Maintenance Manual (Heavy Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Types ROTAX 912 and 914 Series”, section 73 The engine induction air is guided from the RH inlet cowl flap via duct, air filter and a short elastic tube to the turbocharger unit.

  • Page 35: Fuel System (Fig. 3.4.6)

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-21 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 3.4.6 Fuel System (Fig. 3.4.6) Wing Tanks Volume: 2 x 45 Litre / 2 x 11.9 US gal / 2 x 9.9 imp.gal (2 x 60 Litre / 2 x 15.8 US gal / 2 x 13.2 imp.gal optional)
  • Page 36 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-22 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Green Status Light Cockpit Aux. Fuel pump Aux Pump Red Warning Light Switch Fuel Pressure BOTH Fuel Cock LEFT RIGHT Left Right Fuel Tank...

  • Page 37: Engine Controls And Instrumentation

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-23 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.4.7 Engine Controls and Instrumentation (See also section 3.2.2) The throttle and choke are operated by bowden-cables, linking the carburetors with the cockpit levers, which have adjustable friction control.

  • Page 38: Propeller (Fig. 3.4.10.A/B/C)

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-24 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 3.4.10 Propeller (Fig. 3.4.10.a/b/c) The articulated propeller consists of a central part and two propeller blades hinged to this central unit. The articulation axis is aligned so that the propeller blades are movable in the plane of propeller rotation.
  • Page 39 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-25 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 1 Propeller blade 2 needle bearing (articulated joint) 3 Hollow axle 4 Blade suspension fork 5 Thrust plate 6 Propeller hub...
  • Page 40 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-26 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 Propeller Weight Balance The variable pitch propeller is balanced by the manufacturer. Final balancing is accomplished by means of balancing weight washers fastened on the base-plate of the pitch change unit. The positions provided on the base-plate for fastening of the washers are shown in figure 3.4.10 c.

  • Page 41: Power Transmission

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-27 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 The electrical energy to the expansion elements is interrupted (blade pitch automatically to T/O) as soon as the propeller switch is set to T/O or when the propeller dome handle is not locked in OPEN position (engine master switch is OFF).

  • Page 42: Operation Mechanism Of The Propeller Folding System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-28 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.4.13 Operation Mechanism of the Propeller Folding System 3.4.13.1 Propeller dome assy The propeller dome forms the fuselage nose in front of the cockpit section and covers the folded propeller during flight in glider configuration.

  • Page 43: Operating Media

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-29 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.4.14 Operating Media 3.4.14.1 Fuel It is recommended to use premium gasoline, unleaded, minimum RON 95. Suitable fuels: EN 228 Super EN 228 Super plus According DOT: gasoline min.
  • Page 44 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-30 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.4.14.3 Lubricants Engine with integrated reduction gear Use automobile engine oils of registered brand, with gear additives. These oils contain detergents. Do not use aircraft motor oil, neither with nor without additives.

  • Page 45: Landing Gear

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-31 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 3.5 Landing Gear 3.5.1 Main Landing Gear (Fig. 3.5.1) The landing gear (L/G) consists of a tail wheel and two retractable main landing gear legs, hinged at the centre fuselage frame with the hinge axis in flight direction and locked in the extended position by means of an over-centre locking strut ("elbow lever") for each leg.
  • Page 46 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-32 Amendment Nr. 10 Date: Dec. 14, 2001 Fig. 3.5.1: Main Landing Gear, Adjustment Data Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...

  • Page 47: Flight Control Instruments, Pitot Static System (Fig. 3.6.A,B)

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-33 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.6 Flight Control Instruments, Pitot Static System (Fig. 3.6.a,b) Instruments: see equipment list. CAUTION: For modifications sections 3.8 and 9 must be observed.
  • Page 48 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-34 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Abbreviations in Fig. 3.6.a mean: A: TEK-connection (pitot tube) C: total pressure connection E: static pressure connection (optional, both sides of cockpit) B: static...

  • Page 49: Electrical System

    (Fig. 3.7.a - l) 3.7.1 General The STEMME S10-VT is equipped with a 12 VDC system. Electrical power sources are the main battery, capacity 26 Ah, an optional additional battery, 7.2 Ah, and a 600 Watt - generator (Nippon Denso). This generator (the „external generator“) is driven by a V-belt.

  • Page 50: Structure Of Grounding

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-36 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 3.7.4 Structure of Grounding Engine housing and fuselage steel-tube framework are the central a/c ground. More ground busses are installed at several positions in the a/c, combining local components and equipment.

  • Page 51: Engine Electric

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-37 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 3.7.6 Engine Electric The electric system layout for the engine control and monitoring is mainly based on the requirements related to the installation of the engine ROTAX 914 F2. The connection of the generator to the electric a/c system,...

  • Page 52: Instruments On The Instrument Panel

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-38 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 With the propeller-dome locked in open position and the electric master switch ON, the Engine Bus 3VV and by this the TCU is energised. An automatic self-test is triggered by energising the TCU, including the two TCU lights, which are lighted for 1-2 seconds during the self-test.

  • Page 53: Fuses And Circuit Breakers (Cb´s)

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-39 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Yellow caution light for the Internal Generator The yellow caution light for the internal generator is ON, if the engine electric system is energised (master switch ON and either propeller-dome open and locked or engine back-up switch ON) and the engine is not running.
  • Page 54 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-40 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch: The auxiliary fuel pump switch is installed on the switch plate in the centre instrument panel. In position ON, it closes the circuits of the aux pumps selected by the Fuel Selector Switch.

  • Page 55: Variable Pitch Propeller

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-41 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Ignition/Starter Switch with positions "OFF", „RIGHT“, „LEFT“, „BOTH“ and „START“: The Ignition/Starter Switch, operated by a key, has the positions given above. In position OFF, both independent electronic ignition systems are cut off.
  • Page 56 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-42 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.a: Generation and Distribution of Electrical Energy, pg. 1 Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 57 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-43 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.b: Generation and Distribution of Electrical Energy, pg. 2 Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 58 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-44 Amendment Nr. 10 Date: Dec. 14, 2001 E - B ox Cockpit / Instrum ent Panel E n g in e B u s 3 V V -2...
  • Page 59 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-45 Amendment Nr. 10 Date: Dec. 14, 2001 Left blank Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 60 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-46 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.e: Variable Pitch Propeller Control Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 61 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-47 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.f: Landing Gear Control Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 62 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-48 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.g: Landing Gear Indication and Warning Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 63 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-49 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.h: Fire Warning Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 64 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-50.1 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 Fig. 3.7.i.1: Heating and Lighting (optional) Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 65 Maintenance Manual STEMME S 10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-50.2 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 Fig. 3.7.i.2: Heating and Lighting (optional, LED version) Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 66 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-51 Amendment Nr. 6 Date: April 15, 1999 Fig. 3.7.j: ACL on engine cowling (optional) Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 67 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-52 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.k: External Power Supply (optional) Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 68 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-53 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Fig. 3.7.l: Electrical Circuit Scheme Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 69 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 3-54 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Intentionally left blank Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...

  • Page 70: Com And Nav Equipment

    Transponder antenna in the front part of the tail cone or at propeller-dome. Only equipment, listed in section 9 of this Maintenance Manual and certified in association to the S10-VT, may be installed without additional certification. Only for this equipment has proper function according to certification requirements been proven by the manufacturer.

  • Page 72: Amendment No.: 23

    Compliance with the specified times and intervals is mandatory for maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft. For airworthiness limitations of other parts installed in the aircraft not designed by STEMME or with separate TC refer to Chapter 5. 4.2 Maintenance Limitations...

  • Page 73: Component Replacement And Overhaul Limitations

    The referred IPC-Chapters refer to the Illustrated Parts Catalog for Type S10, STEMME Doc. no. A44-10-00, (2012) or its latest Revision...

  • Page 74: Structural Limitations

    Date: Jan. 29, 2015 4.4 Structural Limitations The airframe composite structure of the STEMME S10-VT (including various STEMME P/ N’s) is currently life limited to 6000 h of flight time. Extension of service life above 6000 h can be achieved only by alteration from replacement (TBR) to TBO and introduction of an additional overhaul at 6000 h and a subsequent mandated overhaul interval (TBO) for continued airworthiness.

  • Page 75: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks

    Aviation Regulations, codified in 14 CFR. Owners and operators are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. STEMME strongly recommends you to choose your mechanic with care and to demand diligence and documentation for all works. Doc. No. A40-11-121...

  • Page 76: Overhaul And Replacement Schedule

    STEMME strongly recommends adherence to the Chapter 5 overhaul and replacement schedule, including the overhaul and replacement times applicable to the components listed below. Overhaul and replacement of these items is to be done on condition but as STEMME recommendation not later than stated in the following table.
  • Page 77 (10)(11) NOTES: (1) The TBO for the STEMME engine type ROTAX 914F2/S1 is established on the basis of the engine type ROTAX 914F2 in following ROTAX Service Bulletins “Extension of the Time Between Overhauls (TBO)”: - SB 914-027, Revision 2 (R2), dated March 25, 2010 or later approved - SB 914-039, Initial Issue, dated March 25, 2010 or later approved.
  • Page 78 (9) An installed ELT (optional) and its battery must be tested according to applicable national regulations. (10) The L’Hotelier connections wear with use and their security is critical to safe flight. STEMME recommends that the owner and operator inspect these connectors per L’Hotellier Instructions for the Maintenance L'Hotellier Ball and Swivel Joints, Ref.

  • Page 79: Pre-Flight Inspections

    Fuel system pressure tests are required with Daily Inspections as defined in Chapter 4.3, Aircraft Flight Manual, STEMME Doc. No. A40-11-112. Pressure test the fuel system before first engine start each day and after maintenance by simultaneously running all four fuel pumps first with the fuel cock both in the “on”...
  • Page 80 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-6 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 100 hr Inspections (airframe) In addition to the annual inspection specific inspection tasks are required also every 100 hr. of flight operating time.

  • Page 81: General Remarks On Periodic Inspections

    Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to N-registered STEMME aircraft. For instructions pertaining to maintenance of other equipment installed in the aircraft, please refer to Annex A, Supplementary Instructions for Maintenance and Care, Maintenance Instructions.

  • Page 82: Unscheduled Maintenance

    Compliance with Airworthiness Directives is mandatory. STEMME strongly recommends that owners and operators, as a matter of prudence and flight safety, fully and promptly comply with all relevant Service Bulletins (except Service Bulletins classified as “optional”).

  • Page 83: General Remarks On Maintenance

    No maintenance checklist and table of requirements can replace the good judgment of a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic. STEMME urges owners and operators, as the ones primarily responsible for the airworthiness of the airplane, to select only qualified and authorized maintenance persons who have or can obtain adequate qualification and experience for STEMME and ROTAX products.

  • Page 84: Inspection Groups And Maintenance Criteria

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-10 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 During the inspection, verify that all interior and exterior placards are legible and in place. NOTE: In addition to the inspections prescribed in Chapter 5, the altimeter and static system—and for operation in airspace requiring transponder use, the altitude encoding transponder(s)—must be...
  • Page 85 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-11 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 cracking, obstruction of drainage or vent holes, deformation, signs of overheating, fluid saturation and any other apparent damage. Metal Parts: Securely installed,...

  • Page 86: Other Particulars Of Maintenance

    FAA AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 8, §2, Chapter 9, §2 and associated table. WARNING: Prior to any maintenance work switch OFF Master Switch and Ignition! STEMME recommends that you always disconnect the batteries and ground the aircraft to prevent short circuits or arcing during maintenance work.

  • Page 87: Check List For Periodical Inspections

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-13 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 5.4 Check List for Periodical Inspections NOTE: Read maintenance instructions in sections 6 and 7 before carrying out adjustments! Additionally to maintenance instructions, these sections indicate special maintenance intervals (2 years) allowable for some items of the type 3 inspection program in the following check list.

  • Page 88: Front Fuselage

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-14 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 refer to Sign-off Type and Subject of Inspection section 5.4.3 Front Fuselage Check safe locking of propeller dome. X 7.1.2.3 Check condition and backlash (3 mm / 0.12 in at dome tip) of X 7.1.2.3...

  • Page 89: Tail Boom

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-15 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 refer to Sign-off Type and Subject of Inspection section 5.4.6 Tail Boom Check elevator bell-cranks in lower vertical fin 7.3.3 Check swaged terminals of all control rods in tail boom.

  • Page 90: Engine And Engine Mountings

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-16 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 refer to Sign-off Type and Subject of Inspection section 5.4.9 Engine and Engine Mountings Engine cleaning X 7.4.1.3 Visual inspection of engine and auxiliaries X 7.4.1.4...

  • Page 91: Air Induction System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-17 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 refer to Sign-off Type and Subject of Inspection section Rinsing of liquid cooling system 7.4.3 Renewal of coolant 7.4.3 Check of ram air cooling assy of cylinder shafts.

  • Page 92: Drive Shaft With Front Gear

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-18 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 refer to Sign-off Type and Subject of Inspection section X 7.4.10.6 Check spring tension of propeller folding mechanism. X 7.4.10.3 Check propeller blade ventilation and drain holes.

  • Page 93: Tail Wheel

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-19 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 refer to Sign-off Type and Subject of Inspection section Check quantity of brake fluid 7.5.1 Renew brake fluid (DOT 4) if indicated 7.5.1...

  • Page 94: Com And Nav Equipment

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 5-20 Amendment No.: 23 Date: Jan. 29, 2015 refer to Sign-off Type and Subject of Inspection section 5.4.21 COM and NAV Equipment Check NAV and COM equipment for proper installation and safe mounting and compare to equipment list.

  • Page 95: Special Inspections

    3 and 6). 4. After an inspection has been carried out and the propeller blades have been replaced, the drive system must be dynamically balanced, as laid down in A17-10AP-V/2-E “Dynamic Propeller Balancing STEMME S10“ (Maintenance Manual Annex A).

  • Page 96: Maintenance Instructions, Tolerances, Adjustment Data For The Aircraft

    Manual and include further information about performing the inspections. 6.2 Towing on ground, Jack Points and Lifting The S10-VT may only be towed in flight direction, since the tail wheel deflection is limited to 30° in both directions. For ground towing, two ropes of textile material of at least 10 m / 33 ft. each are needed. They should be attached to the front struts of the main landing gear as low as possible (pay attention to the hydraulic brake pipes).

  • Page 97: Determination Of Empty Weight And Corresponding Centre-Of-Gravity; Weight Limits

    This section provides procedures to determine a/c empty weight, component weights and CG at empty weight and the certified weight and CG limits. To perform the inspection, the STEMME form "Weight and Balance Report" (for form refer to Annex D) should be used.
  • Page 98 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-3 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Following an a/c repair, painting or modification of equipment, it always must be checked, if component weights, empty weight and CG at empty weight are still within certified limits. If weight and arm of removed or installed equipment is known exactly, change of empty weight and CG can be calculated.
  • Page 99 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-4 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Foremost and Rearmost CG Empty vs. Empty Weight tail heavy CG range 90 kg / 198 lbs 85 kg / 187 lbs 80 kg / 176 lbs...
  • Page 100 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-5 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Empty Weight Allowable Limits of Empty Weight CG aft of DATUM foremost Rearmost, Corresponding to Minimum Load Required: 70 kg 155 lb 75 kg 165 lb 80 kg 176 lb 85 kg 187 lb 90 kg 198 lb...
  • Page 101 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-6 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- The following weight limits may not be exceeded under no circumstances: • Max. T/O Weight 850 kg / 1874 lbs, • Max. Weight of non-supporting parts (GNT) 570 kg / 1257 lbs, •...

  • Page 102: Flight Control System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-7 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 6.4 Flight Control System 6.4.1 Deflection of Control Surfaces, Control System Friction, and Control Forces After any adjustment or assembling works on the control system, control deflections, friction and forces in the control system must be measured.
  • Page 103 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-8 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 6.4.2 Masses and Moments of Control Surfaces After repair and re-painting of control surfaces, it must be checked if masses and taildown moments are within certified limits.

  • Page 104: General Remarks

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-9 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 6.5 Lubrication 6.5.1 General Remarks Lubricants: For friction bearings steel-on-steel and roller bearings use lubricants and oils based on MoS . For bearings containing brass, bronze or copper components, only MoS -free lubricants and oils shall be used.

  • Page 105: Lubrication Plan

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-10 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 6.5.2 Lubrication Plan The lubrication points marked in the following figure should be checked and lubricated if required and during scheduled maintenance or rigging as indicated on the table below. Additional lubrication may be required for additional equipment, observe maintenance instructions in Annex A.

  • Page 106: Surface Of Composite Structures

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-11 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 6.6 Surface of Composite Structures During any type 2.b or higher inspection (100 or more engine hours or annually) the total surface of the powered glider shall be inspected for damage or cracks.

  • Page 107: Drainage And Ventilation Holes

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-12 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 6.7 Drainage and Ventilation Holes The following position plan shows positions of the drains and ventilation holes (except for propeller). Any drains and ventilation bores should be checked for blockage during any scheduled inspection.

  • Page 108: Tightening Torques Of Screwed Joints

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 6-13 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 6.8 Tightening Torques of Screwed Joints: The tightening torques listed below applies to hexagon nuts, hexagon bolts and hexagon socket screws of quality class 8.8 or higher:...

  • Page 109: Maintenance Instructions, Tolerances And Adjustment Data For Assemblies / Equipment

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-1 Amendment Nr. 0 Date:-- 7. Maintenance Instructions, Tolerances and Adjustment Data for Assemblies / Equipment 7.1 Airframe 7.1.1 Wing See section 3.1.1 Description: Lubrication: See section 6.5 7.1.1.1 Cracks and Structural Damage...

  • Page 110: Fuselage

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-2 Amendment Nr. 0 Date:-- 7.1.1.4 Flaps and Ailerons Check flaps for cracks, abnormal surface (local buckles, roughness, holes and delamination) and corrosion, specially near to force transmission points (fittings, control links, flap hinges). Check wing flaps and aileron bearings for backlash (must be minimum).

  • Page 111: Empennage

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-3 Amendment Nr. 0 Date:-- 7.1.2.4 Centre fuselage Check the steel frame for damages. Repair damage of the paint and remove corrosion. If damages from chafing have occurred, determine and eliminate the cause of chafing.
  • Page 112 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-4 Amendment Nr. 0 Date:-- 7.1.3.3 Horizontal tail Check forward fitting for cracks and corrosion, tight fit of screw connection, smooth operation of spring bolt (observe section 6.5 "Lubrication"), backlash of bolt and sufficient spring tension for safe locking. Check rearward fitting for cracks, specially close to welding seams and the cut-outs of the fixing plates, tight fit of screw connection and wear of pins.

  • Page 113: Cockpit

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-5 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 7.2 Cockpit See section 3.2 Description: See section 6.5 Lubrication: 7.2.1 Canopy 7.2.1.1 Condition and function Check canopy for scratches and cracks, specially at the area of the emergency windows. Small cracks may be bored, long cracks must be repaired.

  • Page 114: Equipment And Systems

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-6 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 7.2.2 Equipment and Systems 7.2.2.1 Seat belts Check condition and function of seat belts. Check proper fastening of the belts to the attachment fittings.

  • Page 115: Controls

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-7 Amendment Nr. 0 Date:-- 7.3 Controls See section 3.3 Description: See section 6.5 Lubrication: Adjustment and Rated Data: See section 6.4 Control Rods, General: The control rods must be checked with special attention on the condition of their terminals. The swaged terminals of all control rods must be checked for longitudinal and radial cracks, all fork terminals for cracks, specially at the transition area of fork root and side frame.

  • Page 116: Controls In Tail Cone/Vertical Tail

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-8 Amendment Nr. 0 Date:-- 7.3.3 Controls in Tail Cone/Vertical Tail Rudder Control Connections and Rudder Stops Check condition of rudder control cables at the transition to PVC-tube and connection of rudder control cables at the tail boom entrance for proper condition.

  • Page 117: Powerplant

    ROTAX. (refer to:www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com). Service of modified components are carried out by STEMME only, as well as delivery of modified spar parts. For identification of components affected by the modifications and in any case of doubt it is recommended to...
  • Page 118 Information provided by the "Maintenance Manual (Line Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Type 914 Series” will remain valid in an analogous sense. Spare parts for the modified waste-gate-control can only be supplied by STEMME. a) Check the components In particular make sure that the whole waste-gate-control (cable, waste-gate inclusive the swiveling lever moves smooth and easily.
  • Page 119 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-11 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 7.4.1.8 Check of Gearbox See "Maintenance Manual (Line Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Type 914 Series”, section 05-50, subsection 2.1, (Annex E) 7.4.1.9 Inspection of the Magnetic Plug...

  • Page 120: Lubrication System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-12 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 7.4.1.18 Inspection of Engine Mountings Check upper and lower engine mountings frames for damages. Repair damage of the paint and remove corrosion.

  • Page 121: Air Induction System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-13 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 7.4.3.1 Visual and Leakage Check of the System (radiator, expansion reservoir, refill container, overflow container and coolant lines) Check radiator, expansion reservoir, refill container and overflow container for condition, attachment and leakage.

  • Page 122: Exhaust System

    Check condition of insulation cover and its fastening fittings. Check tight fit of springs and condition of securing wire to connect end wall insulation. Renew insulation if surface of cover is brittle or if fittings are loose (type see section 3.4.5, available from STEMME). Renewal of Muffler Heat Insulation...

  • Page 123: Fuel System

    LH and RH supply line. install new filter using clamps of original type (spare parts available from STEMME) Check fuel pump assy in LH and RH L/G bay for proper installation, condition and routing of lines (kinks), for leakage of terminals and check valves and tight fit of clamps.

  • Page 124: Engine Controls / Monitoring

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-16 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 Check fuel cock and both drain valves for tight fit and function. After drainage, the drainer must close without leakage. If the screw joint of the drainer leaks, carefully tighten up drainer. If required, renew drainer affected.

  • Page 125: Fire Protection

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-17 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 described in "Maintenance Manual (Heavy Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Types 912 and 914 Series”, section 76-00, subsection 3.1.1 Check of Engine Control and Indication Sensors See "Maintenance Manual (Heavy Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Types 912 and 914 Series”,...

  • Page 126: Cowlings

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-18 Amendment Nr. 3 Date: July 22, 1998 7.4.8.1 Cowling-fire protective painting Check condition of the white fire protective painting. Repair if necessary. If signs of excessive overheating are found or in case of doubt contact the manufacturer.

  • Page 127: Propeller

    90 outward, gripping the blades in the outer third of their length and pressing them in the direction of flight (fine pitch) or against direction of flight (course pitch). See also details in Flight Manual S10-VT, Section 4, Daily Checks.
  • Page 128 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-20 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 7.4.10.3 Visual Inspection of the Propeller Unit Check load bearing elements (hub and forks, blade suspension) for cracks, corrosion and other damage.
  • Page 129 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-21.1 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 If both adjustment screws are loose at the beginning of this step, the propeller must be adjusted again (see section 7.4.10.7 "Checking of Pitch Control and Adjusting the Variable Pitch Propeller").
  • Page 130 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-21.2 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 7.4.10.7 Checking of Pitch Control and Adjusting the Variable Pitch Propeller The basic setting of the blade-angle is performed by the manufacturer or by a facility or FBO authorised by the manufacturer to perform major repairs on the variable pitch propeller.
  • Page 131 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-22 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 7.4.10.8 General Aspects of the Electrical Circuit An expansion element is supplied with an electric power of 50 W through a heating resistor. The supply period is determined mechanically by an adjustable end-contact.

  • Page 132: Drive Shaft System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-23 Amendment Nr. 23 Date: Jan. 29. 2015 7.4.11 Drive Shaft System See section 3.4.11 System description: Check of Freewheel Clutch Rotate propeller: Check smooth rotation in normal running direction and heavy friction in opposite direction.

  • Page 133: Front Gear, Mounting And Support

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-24 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 7.4.12 Front Gear, Mounting and Support System Description: See section 3.4.12 Check of Front Gear Assy With front gear installed: Check noise and circumferencial backlash of front gear by rotating propeller unit clock- and counter clock- wise.

  • Page 134: Propeller Operation

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-25 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 7.4.13 Propeller Operation System Description: See section 3.4.13 Dome Operation Check condition and proper installation of components. Check smooth operation of propeller dome handle. If required, clean dome sliding guide with alcohol.

  • Page 135: Landing Gear

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-26 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 7.5 Landing Gear 7.5.1 Main Landing Gear See section 3.5.1 Description: See Fig. 3.5.1 Adjustment data: See section 6.5 Lubrication: 7.5.1.1 General...
  • Page 136 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-27 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 7.5.1.2 Functional Test of the Retractable Landing Gear: Support the aircraft (clearance between the main wheels and the ground must be approximately 40 mm / 1.6 in.), remove upper cowling of the central fuselage.
  • Page 137 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-28 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 7.5.1.3 Functional check of emergency undercarriage extension (Fig. 7.5.1) support the aircraft and landing gear up Landing gear switch “NEUTRAL” actuate the EMERGENCY-UNDERCARRIAGE handles ( in sequence 1-2). Actuating force is 100 - 200 N / 22.5 to 45 lbf.
  • Page 138 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-29 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 7.5.1.4 Tires, condition and inflation pressure The tires must be replaced at the latest, if the profiles are worn thin. Pay attention to the slip marks rim/tire.

  • Page 139: Tailwheel

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-30 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 Ventilation of Hydraulic System If the braking efficiency remains poor after mechanically adjusting, the second step is to bleed the hydraulic system: Before bleeding make sure that the level of the brake fluid is near “MIN”...

  • Page 140: Flight Control Instruments And Pitot And Static Pressure System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-31 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 7.6 Flight Control Instruments and Pitot and Static Pressure System Description: See section 3.6 Perform maintenance of the flight instruments according to instructions given by the manufacturer concerned.

  • Page 141: Electrical System

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-32 Amendment Nr. 14 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 7.7 Electrical System See section 3.7 and "Maintenance Manual (Line Maintenance) for ROTAX Engine Type 914 Description: Series” (Annex E) 7.7.1 General Check wiring of entire electric system (observe section 5.2.4).

  • Page 142: Communication And Navigation Equipment

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 7-33 Amendment Nr.2 Date: March 23, 1998 7.8 Communication and Navigation Equipment See section 3.8 Description: During inspection and scheduled maintenance the following points must be observed: Check, if Com- and Nav-equipment installed correspond to the equipment lists.

  • Page 143: List Of Placards And Their Positions

    Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 8-1 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- 8. List of Placards and their Positions This sections shows placards and their location. Hier entsprechendes Bild mit geänderten Pos-Nummern einkleben Positions of Placards in the Cockpit, Front Doc.
  • Page 144 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 8-2 Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 Trim Nose Heavy Tail Heavy +10° +5° [ft MSL] [kts] 10.000 13.000 16.500 -5° 19.500 26.000 -10° 33.000 39.500 (Nationality and registration) Fuel Press.
  • Page 145 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 8-3 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Placards in the Cockpit, Front (continued) Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 146 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 8-4 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Placards in the Cockpit, Front (continued) Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 147 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 8-5 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Positions of Placards in the Cockpit, Rear Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 148 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 8-6 Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Placards in the Cockpit, Rear Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...
  • Page 149 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 8-7 Amendment Nr. 10 Date: Dec. 14, 2001 Fireproof Type Placard, on Rear Cockpit Wall Doc. No. A40-11-121 A4011121_B23.doc...

  • Page 150: Equipment

    Amendment Nr. 13 Date: May 25. 2005 9. Equipment 9.1 Minimum Equipment List NOTE: For USA: This minimum equipment list for the S10-VT does not correspond with the "Master Minimum Equipment List" as published by the FAA. Subject Manufacturer Type TC No.,...
  • Page 151 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page 9-1.2 Amendment Nr. 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 Subject Manufacturer Type TC No., Range, Specification No. Remarks Compass Hamilton HI400 TSO C7c Type 1 Presesion Aviation PAI-700 Inc. Stall...

  • Page 152: Supplementary Equipment

    9.3 Additional Equipment and Systems Different equipment and systems may be installed in the powered glider S10-VT, which are not part of the minimum or supplementary equipment and which normally are not series standard. Basically the cases "Additional Equipment" and "Optional Systems" have to be distinguished and treated differently.
  • Page 153 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Dec. 19, 1997 Page: 9-3 Amendment No.: 22 Date: Jan. 10, 2014 Subject Manufacturer Type TC No., Range, Specification No. Remarks Compass Bohli 46-MFK-1 Mechanical various various Variometer VHF-COM various various all approved...
  • Page 154 Optional systems are not normally included in the Maintenance Manual. To each of these systems delivered by STEMME, a Service Bulletin approved by the LBA is assigned, providing the information necessary for correct installation and inspection (e. g. Serial No.'s, Documents, supplementary procedures). If installation requires additional instructions, an installation instruction is provided.
  • Page 155 Date: Nov. 30. 2007 10. List of Special Tools The following list includes tools, which may be required for maintenance of the S10-VT in addition to standard tools normally available in facilities performing maintenance on light a/c. • Precision protractor for propeller blade adjustment •...
  • Page 156 • Procedural instruction “Dynamic balancing of the STEMME S 10 powered glider propeller in the S10-V and S10-VT models“ A17-10AP-V/2-E. • "Minor repair to components of fibrous composite material" - a repair guide by the STEMME Company for the S10 •...
  • Page 157 • Procedural instruction “Dynamic balancing of the STEMME S 10 powered glider propeller in the S10-V and S10-VT models“ A17-10AP-V/2-E. • "Minor repair to components of fibrous composite material" - a repair guide by the STEMME Company for the S10 •...
  • Page 158 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page B Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Annex B: Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives This Annex comprises: • The "List of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins" issued by the manufacturer for the aircraft type STEMME S10 (document no.
  • Page 159 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page C Amendment Nr. 8 Date: Nov. 11, 1999 Annex C: Documents (Inspection and Operation Reports) This Annex comprises any original documents for the serial number indicated on the title page which may be of importance to maintenance and repair.
  • Page 160 Maintenance Manual STEMME S10-VT Date of Issue: Jan. 01, 1998 Page D Amendment Nr. 0 Date: -- Annex D: Maintenance and Inspection Forms. This section provides patterns of maintenance and inspection forms, relevant to maintenance according to sections 6 and 7.
  • Page 161 Design Organ. No. EB 11 Weight and balance report Product. Organ. No. I - B 40 STEMME S10-VT GmbH & Co. KG Page 1 (of 2) Serial Number Registration: Relevant Equipment List: Order No.: This Weight and Balance Report was drawn up without weighing. Any weighing data have been taken from the Weight and Balance Report dated__________________.and if need be corrected according to point 4.2.
  • Page 162 Design Organ. No. EB 11 Weight and balance report Product. Organ. No. I - B 40 STEMME S10-VT GmbH & Co. KG Page 2 (of 2) 4. Determining of Empty Weight Centre of Gravity 4.1 After Weighing: = _______________ + [mm / in.]...
  • Page 163 Design Organ. No. EB 11 Rigging Report Product. Organ. No. I - B 40 GmbH & Co. KG STEMME S10-VT Page 1 (of 2) Serial No.: Registration: Order No.: Drawing Up Reason: Conformity Inspection Inspection. Date of Finding Report: ____________________________________________ Other: ___________________________________________________________________ 1.
  • Page 164 Rigging Report Product. Organ. No. I - B 40 GmbH & Co. KG STEMME S10-VT Page 2 (of 2) 3. Friction in Control System Static friction is to be measured as follows: measuring point at the operating lever / control stick, mid of the grip;...
  • Page 165 Design Organ. No. EB Control Surface Masses and Hinge Moments Report GmbH & Co. KG STEMME S10-VT Page 1 (of 1) Serial No.: Registration: Order No.: 11 - Mass of Control Surface Hinge Moment of Control Surface Force at trailing edge...
  • Page 166 Design Organ. No. EB 11 Propeller Adjustment Report Product. Organ. No. I - B 40 Typ: STEMME 10AP-V und 11AP-V Page 1 (of 2) GmbH & Co. KG Serial No. of Propeller: Installed to Serial No.: Registration: Order No.: Drawing Up Reason: Conformity Inspection Repair and Inspection.
  • Page 167 Design Organ. No. EB 11 Propeller Adjustment Report Product. Organ. No. I - B 40 Typ: STEMME 10AP-V und 11AP-V Page 2 (of 2) GmbH & Co. KG Performed Checked Item or Inspection to be Performed / Inspection Results (Continued) Propeller All Up Weight g / dr.
  • Page 168 Series” (current issue). As far as not stated differently in this Maintenance Manual of the powered glider S10-VT, it is valid for the modified engine ROTAX 914 F2/S1 installed in the powered glider. This Maintenance Manual is subject to changes by the manufacturer of the original engine, ROTAX.

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