Main Structure - Magni Gyro M16C Ordinary Maintenance Manual

M16 (C) TANDEM TRAINER
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SECTION 2
2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GYROPLANE AND GENERAL
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 MAIN STRUCTURE
The main structure of the gyroplane is constructed from TIG welded steel box section (4130 type). This structure
forms the very base of the gyroplane; all the other systems are mounted on or to it.
The structure is a single piece unit with no user replaceable parts or components.
The structure is constructed to extremely exacting standards in our factory, on templates, with aerospace qualified
welders and equipment. Owing to the flight loads placed on it and essential role it plays, Magni Gyro cannot allow
or approve any privately made repair and/or modification to the structure.
WARNING DANGER:
The manufacturer must be contacted in all instances of the structure needing any repair or
modification. Failure to do so could lead to a hazardous situation with potential for injury or even
death, freeing Magni Gyro Srl of any responsibility.
2.2 ROTOR BLADES
The rotor blades are manufactured by Magni Gyro to a very high standard and have proven to give excellent flying
characteristics.
Prior to shipping, the blades are matched and balanced; thus they must always remain paired.
Should one blade be damaged and require replacing, then it must be returned with the undamaged blade to Magni
Gyro for repair (if repair is possible). Any non‐approved repair of the blades is forbidden. In any case, either a set
repaired by the manufacturer or a new set must be installed. Even a thin coat of paint can unbalance the blades
and prove troublesome to correct.
The blades are made of composite material with a composite spar and an aluminium root. There are no user
replaceable components on the blades and great skills in composite repair techniques are required (even to the
manufacturer) to obtain a satisfactory repair.
Rotor blades must be returned to the factory for replacement after 2500 flying hours.
WARNING DANGER:
The manufacturer must be contacted in all instances of the rotor blades needing any repair or
modification. Failure to do so could lead to a hazardous situation with potential for injury or even
death, freeing Magni Gyro Srl of any responsibility.
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