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9.1.3) Gearbox type A or type B:
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Inspect correct position of oil drain plug (bottom) and vent plug (top) .
Secure drain plug with approved locking wire.
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Only applicable for configuration with separate propeller flange: Degrease gear propeller
shaft taper, thread and bolt M12 xl,S LH (left hand). Fit propeller hub and apply Locti-
te 221 (violet) on taper and thread.
ATTENTION: left hand thread! Torque: 60 Nm (530 in.lb.)
NOTE: Propeller hub is threaded for 6 x 1/4" 2SUNF-2B bolts (as well as 6 x MS). For
proper bolts follow propeller manufacturer's specifications.
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. Fill appropriate gear oil GL 5 or GL 6 (refer Technical Data Section) into gearbox (for
both positions of propeller shaft, above and below crankshaft axis) up to lower oil level
plug. Secure vent plug with approved safety wire.
9.2) Preflight
Instructions:
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ATTENTION: As supplied by the factory, irrespective whether gearbox is separate from or
fitted to engine, there is no oil in the gearbox.
Tighten drain plug, fill with specified oil to proper level. Install vent plug and oil level screws.
Secure with approved safety wire before use! Check tightness of bolts and nuts.
9.3) Maintenance:
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Every 10 operating hours:
Check oil level on respective oil level screw and secure again with wire .
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Change oil after 1
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10 hours of operation, and clean magnetic drain plug every oil change.
Check propeller tracking and tip clearance.
Change oil every 100 hours or every 2 years (which occurs first).
NOTE: Mounting and maintenance operations must be done by skilled personnel only.
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