Removal / Installation; Electrical Safety; Battery Removal; Battery Installation - czech sport aircraft SportCruiser Maintenance Manual

SportCruiser
PiperSport
11.3

Removal / Installation

11.3.1

Electrical Safety

The aircraft has a low-voltage DC electrical system. When correctly maintained it is safe to
work on. But the battery can supply heavy current through low-resistance circuits (for
example, if you ground the positive output with a wrench by accident).
Always follow the usual safety practices for working on electrical equipment. Allow only
qualified persons to maintain the electrical system.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
11.3.2

Battery removal

Type of maintenance: line
Authorization to perform:
- Sport pilot, Repairman (LS-M) or Mechanic (A&P)
Tools needed:
- screwdriver
- wrench size No.8
(a) Set the MASTER BAT / MASTER, MASTER GEN switches to OFF.
(b) Remove engine cowlings.
(c) Unscrew the bolts (5, Fig. 11-2) with washers (6) and disconnect the wires (2; 3; 4) from
the battery contacts; make sure to disconnect the negative lead first. In the case of
installation LiFePo4 battery remove the nuts (12) from the battery contacts.
(d) Unscrew the bolts (8) with washers (9), disconnect the battery strap (7) and remove the
battery (1 / 11) from the airplane.
11.3.3

Battery installation

Type of maintenance: line
Authorization to perform:
- Sports pilot, Repairman (LS-M) or Mechanic (A&P)
Tools needed:
- screwdriver
- wrench size No.8
(a) Install the battery (1 / 11 Fig. 11-2) into the bracket on the firewall (10).
(b) Fasten it with battery strap (7), bolts (8), and washers (9); tighten bolts so that the
battery cannot move in the bracket.
(c) In the case of installation LiFePo4 battery insert the nuts (12) into the battery contacts.
(d) Install the wires (2; 3; 4) by means of bolts (5) with washers (6); make sure you connect
the positive lead first.
Revision No.: 1
SC-AMM-1-0-00
CHAPTER 11 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE DOING MAINTENANCE ON
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MAKE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE
NEGATIVE LEAD FIRST.
USE ONLY AIRCRAFT
MANUFACTURER.
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SPARE PARTS APPROVED
Date of issue: 2013-09-05
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