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AQUILA AT01-100 AQUILA Aviation International GmbH MAINTENANCE MANUAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL AQUILA AT01-100 (A211) AQUILA AT01-200 (A212) Doc.-No. MM-AT01-1020-110 This document is protected by copyright. All associated rights, in particular those of translation, reprinting, reproduction by photo mechanical or similar means and storing in data processing facilities in whole or part are reserved.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Record of Revisions MAINTENANCE MANUAL RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Date Date Date of Revision Date of Number Revision Inserted Inserted Number Revision A.01 30.04.13 A.02 26.08.13 A.03 24.10.13 A.04 02.03.15 A.05 20.08.15 A.06 29.02.16 A.07 10.06.16 A.08 09.10.18...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Record of Temp. Revisions MAINTENANCE MANUAL RECORD OF TEMPORARY REVISIONS Temp. Revision Date of Date Page Number Revision Removed 05-10-00 p.1 & 3 11.06.14 20.08.15 05-20-00 p.7 14.08.14 20.08.15 76-00-00 p.203 & 204...
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Highlights of Revisions MAINTENANCE MANUAL HIGHLIGHTS OF REVISIONS Revision Date of Revision Date of Reason for Revision Reason for Revision Number Revision Number Revision A.01 30.04.13 Initial issue. A.02 26.08.13 SB-AT01-027 A.03 24.10.13 FAA validation (airworthiness limitations, wire routing diagrams);...
AQUILA AT01-100/200 List of Chapters MAINTENANCE MANUAL LIST OF EFFECTIVE CHAPTERS Chapter Title Date* GENERAL Table of Contents 10.06.16 Introduction 30.04.13 Airworthiness Limitations 02.03.15 Time Limits / Maintenance Checks 10.06.16 Dimensions and Areas 30.04.13 Lifting & Shoring 30.04.13 Leveling and Weighing 30.04.13...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 List of Chapters MAINTENANCE MANUAL LIST OF EFFECTIVE CHAPTERS Chapter Title Date* POWER PLANT Power Plant 30.04.13 Ignition 09.10.18 Cooling System 30.04.13 Engine Controls 20.08.15 Engine Indicating 30.04.13 Exhaust 30.04.13 30.04.13 Starting 30.04.13 Charts and Wiring Diagrams 24.10.13 * The date refers to the issue / revision date of the respective chapter.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Section Title Subject Page STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME - GENERAL........20-00-00 Introduction 20-00-00 General Description 20-00-00 FASTENER IDENTIFICATION AND TORQUE DATA .......20-10-00 General 20-10-00 Bolt Types 20-10-00 Torques 20-10-00 CONVERSION DATA..................20-11-00 General...
Maintenance procedures which are unique to a specific system / component / part are described in the corresponding chapter. As far as the maintenance of the AQUILA AT01 is concerned, there are no standard practices or relevant safety regulations, which require special knowledge other than that which is commonly expected for the maintenance of small aircraft.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL FASTENER IDENTIFICATION AND TORQUE DATA 1. General This section contains information concerning the identification of bolts, the correct usage of bolts and nuts and torque data. CAUTION: OBSERVE STANDARD OR TORQUE VALUES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND MAKE SURE THE RECOMMENDED SAFETYING DEVICE FOR EVERY FASTENER IS APPLIED.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3. Torques NOTE: When a specific torque is not provided in the maintenance instructions contained in this maintenance manual, use the standard torque patterns shown in table 201 respectively the special torques in table 202.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL Table 201: Standard Torques DIN and LN specifications Torque values Torque values Thread size in.lbs 15.9 31.9 56.6 141.6 283.2 NOTE: Castellated nuts (DIN 935, 937) 531.1 should be finger tightened. Table 202: Special Torques Remarks Torque (Nm / in.lbs)
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL 1. Variant - The adapter increases the effective length of the torque wrench. adapter drive centerline handgrip centerline wrench drive centerline Y = apparent (indicated) torque T x L formula: T = actual (desired) torque...
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL CONVERSION DATA 1. General This chapter is designed to assist the operator with the conversion of commonly used measuring units found in this manual from Imperial, US and metric measuring systems. 2. Conversion Factors Subsequent conversion factors of units of measurement are given from the metric system to the US / Imperial systems and vice versa.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL (3) Cubic measures Table 3 - Conversion of Cubic Measures Unit m³ Cu. in. Cu. ft. Imp.-Gallons U.S.-Gallons 1 Liter 0,001 61,03 0,05332 0,22 0,2642 1 m³ 1000 61023 35,315 219,97 264,175 1 cu. in.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Standard Practices MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3. Equivalents for Standard Values For conversion data to convert standard drill sizes to inch and millimeter equivalents refer to figure 1. Drill Drill Drill 0,34 0,0135 1,85 0,0730 4,09 0,1610 0,37 0,0145 1,93...
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL LANDING GEAR - GENERAL 1. Introduction This chapter describes units and components which furnish a means of supporting and steering the aircraft on the ground, including the main and nose landing gears, brakes, wheels and tires.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL MAIN LANDING GEAR - DESCRIPTION 1. Introduction The main landing gear consists of the main landing gear struts, the wheels with brakes and the wheel fairings. The wheel fairings are standard equipment. The main gear struts are cantilever spring legs made of spring steel and carry the landing loads.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL MAIN LANDING GEAR - MAINTENANCE 1. Main Gear Leg Removal/Installation WARNING: CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATIONS. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE HYDRAULIC FLUID WILL ATTACK THE SURFACE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS. READ AND ADHERE TO ALL MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOSE LANDING GEAR - DESCRIPTION 1. Introduction The aircraft has a steerable nose landing gear which is equipped with a shock absorber and wheel fairing. 2. Description and Operation The nose gear consists of a welded tubular steel strut pivotally attached to the engine mount.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOSE LANDING GEAR - MAINTENANCE 1. Nose Gear Leg Removal/Installation (Ref. Fig. 201) Remove Nose Gear Leg (1) Jack aircraft or weight tail of aircraft to raise nose wheel (refer to 07-00-00). (2) Remove engine cowling (refer to 71-10-00).
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL 32 Nm 283 in.lbs Detail- Detail- NOTE: Right steering rod assembly omitted for clarity. Rivet (blind) 3ea 28 Nm 248 in.lbs Nose Gear Leg Installation Figure 201 322014 Page 202 32-20-00 09.10.18...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL Secured with safety wire. Detail- Damper Assy and Nose Wheel Fork Installation Figure 202 Page 203 32-20-00 09.10.18...
AQUILA AT01-100/200 MAINTENANCE MANUAL WHEELS AND BRAKES - DESCRIPTION 1. Introduction This section describes components and maintenance of the wheels and the brake system. For tire specifications, refer to “Landing Gear - General”. For more detailed information on the installed wheels and brakes, refer to Beringer Aero maintenance manual for 5.00-5”...
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL WHEELS AND BRAKES - MAINTENANCE 1. Main Gear Wheel Removal/Installation (Ref. Fig. 201) Remove a Main Gear Wheel (1) Jack aircraft or appropriate main gear wheel (refer to 07-00-00). (2) Remove screws securing wheel fairing and remove wheel fairing.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL (2) Remove valve cap and deflate tire completely. Then remove valve core. (3) Break tire beads away from wheel flanges by applying pressure by hand or using a wood or plastic tool as close to the tire bead as possible. Tire lubricant may be used to help. Repeat operation every 90°...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL **On A/C with RF-005 and RA-002 wheels connector small O-ring central spacer axle Ø 3 mm with- out sharp edges small O-ring large O-ring outer wheel half plywood tool (lower part with supports) Wheel Assembly...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL conical bushing outer wheel half Tire arrangement: red spot in front of valve Wheel Assembly Figure 203 (2) EFFECTIVITY Page 210 Aircraft equipped with Beringer wheel/brake system 32-40-00 09.10.18...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL tightening order of wheel assembly screws CAUTION: TAKE CARE TO ENSURE O-RING IS IN PLACE. (12) Install wheel assembly screws. Secure screws using medium strength threadlocker (Loctite 243 recommended). Screw to contact and torque tighten to 10 Nm (88 in.lbs). Respect order when torque tightening.
AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL max. play clip screw clip inner wheel half brake disk CAUTION: DO NOT REUSE A BALL BEARING THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN MOUNTED, EVEN IF IN NEW CONDITION. Removal of Clips and Clip Screws (main wheels only) (1) Remove screws and clips if they are out of tolerance.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL (3) Apply air pressure to dry internal threads. CAUTION: OILY SOLVENT OR OILY AIR PRESSURE MUST NOT BE USED ON INTERNAL THREAD BECAUSE THREADLOCKER WILL NOT PROPERLY LOCK THE SCREWS. Inspection (1) Visually inspect wheel flanges (and central spacer) for scratches, cracks, nicks, corrosion, or other damage.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL CAUTION: DO NOT USE A HAMMER TO PRESS BEARING, IT WILL DAMAGE BALLS AND CAUSE FAILURE OF BALL BEARING. (3) Install new circlips after cooling down period. Check that circlips are in place. CAUTION: CIRCLIPS MAINTAIN BALL BEARINGS, IF CIRCLIPS ARE NOT IN PLACE BEARING CAN SLIDE OUT AND CAUSE BLOCKING OF THE WHEEL.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL On Aircraft Pads Change (1) Remove main gear wheel from main gear strut (refer to “Main Gear Wheel Removal” above). (2) Remove the 3 caliper assembly screws. NOTE: Do not remove the caliper back plate from the axle.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL CAUTION: WHEN THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED YOU MUST BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL EASILY BY HAND. (11) Condition brake pads (refer to “Brake System Conditioning” below). brake pad assemblies back plate brake disc 25 Nm 220 in.lbs...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7. Brake Disc Replacement The minimum allowable brake disc thickness is 3.8 mm (0.15 in.). Maximum coning allowed is 0.3 mm (0.012 in.). The maximum values for grooves and bumps are 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9. Brake System Conditioning When new brake pads have been installed, it is important to condition them properly to obtain the service life designed into them. Rated brake torque value is reached only after a full conditioning of brake pads and disc.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL WARNING: CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATIONS. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE HYDRAULIC FLUID WILL ATTACK THE SURFACE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS. READ AND ADHERE TO ALL MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. PROVIDE A SUITABLE COLLECTING VESSEL FOR HYDRAULIC FLUID.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTE: Causes for replacement of caliper casing are: - Signs of deep corrosion. - Anodizing color removed on more than 15% of external surface. - Heavy nicks. - Anodizing removed on internal piston bore.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL WHEELS AND BRAKES - DESCRIPTION 1. Introduction Nose and main landing gear wheels are of conventional design. The wheels of the main landing gear are each equipped with a single brake disc, floating cylinder brake assembly.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL WHEELS AND BRAKES - MAINTENANC 1. Main Gear Wheel Removal/Installation Remove a Main Gear Wheel (1) Jack aircraft or appropriate main gear wheel (refer to 7-00-00). (2) Remove screws securing wheel fairing and remove wheel fairing.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL 28 Nm 248 in.lbs Detail- Main Gear Wheel Installation Figure 201 EFFECTIVITY Page 202 Aircraft equipped with Cleveland/Grove wheel/brake 32-40-00 system 09.10.18...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL (4) Reassemble the wheel unit, including the brake disc, with bolts, washers, and nuts. Torque to 10 - 12 Nm (89 - 106 in.lbs.). (5) Inflate the tire as required (refer to “Landing Gear - General”).
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL brake disc on main wheels only Detail- +/-2 Wheel Assembly Figure 202 EFFECTIVITY Page 204 Aircraft equipped with Cleveland/Grove wheel/brake 32-40-00 system 09.10.18...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTE: When the wheel halves are joined, it is recommended to double check that the tube isn't pinched, using an inspection mirror and a flashlight. (4) Reassemble the wheel unit with bolts, washers, and nuts. Torque to 10 - 12 Nm.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL Install a Caliper (1) Slide the caliper casing anchor pins into the torque plate bushings until the lining on the pressure plate contacts the brake disc. (2) Position the back plate against the other side of the disc and thread the two caliper casing bolts with their washers into the back plate from opposite side of the caliper casing.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Landing Gear MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTE: Before setting the first rivet fully, start the other rivets to keep the lining aligned properly with the plate. (5) Set all the rivets fully. (6) Slide the pressure plate with its new lining material over the caliper casing anchor pins.
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Ignition System MAINTENANCE MANUAL IGNITION SYSTEM - GENERAL 1. Introduction This chapter describes those units and components which generate, distribute and control an electrical current to ignite the fuel air mixture in the engine cylinders. 2. General Description The engine is equipped with a breakerless dual ignition system (DCDI - Dual Capacitor Discharge Ignition).
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Ignition System MAINTENANCE MANUAL IGNITION SYSTEM ignition circuit A ignition circuit B Ignition System Electrical Schematic Figure 1 Page 2 74-00-00 09.10.18...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Ignition System MAINTENANCE MANUAL IGNITION SYSTEM - MAINTENANCE 1. General Maintenance of the ignition system is limited to the removal and installation of components. Information on verification and renewal of spark plugs is also provided. For information beyond the scope of this section pertaining to the ignition system, refer to the...
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Ignition System MAINTENANCE MANUAL (3) Install spark plug connectors to spark plugs. (4) Install clamps and cable ties securing ignition cables to engine. (5) Install battery (refer to 24-30-00). (6) Install engine cowling (refer to 71-10-00). 4. Spark Plug Removal/Installation Remove Spark Plug (1) Remove engine cowling (refer to 71-10-00).
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AQUILA AT01-100/200 Ignition System MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTE: New spark plug type: Due to the curved gap between the center electrode and the ground electrodes, it is suggested to use a wire type feeler gauge for accurate gap measurement. Refer to Rotax SI-912-027 respectively SI-914-028.
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