Inspections; Daily Inspection; Regular Inspections - DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000T Maintenance Manual

2 Inspections

2.1 Daily inspection

see flight manual section 4.3

2.2 Regular inspections

A Annual inspection (and 100hr inspection – only for USA)

Execute all items of the daily inspection see flight manual section 4.3.

Check the rudder cables for wear especially around the "S" tubes on the
rudder pedals. Worn rudder cables should be replaced (see section 4.2).

Check the seals of the rudder (see section 1.3.5).
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Inspect all bolted connections and locking devices ie. locknuts, split pins
etc.
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Check all metal parts for adequate greasing and rust prevention. (see
section 3.3).
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Check the control surface deflections (see sections 1.2 up to 1.4).
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Check the free play in all control circuits (see section 1.2 up to 1.6)
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Check the fore and aft play of the wings (see section 1.11).

Check the canopy emergency releases according to section 7.14 of the
flight manual.

Check the tension of the lines of the waterbag attachment (see section
4.1).

Check the rubber cords in the control system (see sections 1.2.6 and
1.7.5.

Check the thickness of the wheel brake linings and of the brake disc (see
section 1.6.4).

Check if the brake fluid has to be exchanged (see section 1.6.4).
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Check the airbrakes according to section 4.4.
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Check the fin ballast tank system according to section 1.8.2.

Check the fin ballast box according to section 1.9.

Check the friction of the canopy opening handles (canopies removed
from fuselage): A force of 10 – 20N (2.2 up to 4.4 lbs.) should be
required at the end of the handle. If the force is too low tighten the hinge
bolt of the handle accordingly.

Check if the powerplant has been serviced according to section 3.6.1.

Check the friction brake of the throttle control (see section 1.12.8).
Option: throttle handle in rear cockpit TN1000/15:
Check of friction brake not applicable, not installed.

Check the torque of the propeller bolts (see section 3.6.1 item 23).

Tow hooks: The operating and maintenance instructions for the release
mechanisms, see sect. 0.4.4 of this maintenance manual have to be
followed.

All-up weight and centre of gravity: These should be checked at least
every 4 years during the yearly inspection.
Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32
Maintenance Manual DG-1000T
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