MAULE Orion M-7-260C Maintenance Manual page 9

8. Inspect all engine fuel and oil lines for general condition and security.
9. Check all engine compartment electrical connections and wires for security and
chafing.
B. AIRCRAFT
1. Check battery for general condition and electrolyte level, (in wet cell batteries
only).
2. Check all main electrical connections.
3. Check fluid level in brake reservoirs.
4. Check the entire fuselage, tail surfaces, and wings for cracks, security of fair-
ings and general condition.
CAUTION: If airplane is subject to excessive stress, i.e., heavy loads, adverse wind conditions, rough
landings, etc., take special care in examining wing skins for any cracks. If any are found, repair be-
fore further flight in accordance with AC 43:13 and factory drawings. (Do not replace any countersunk
rivets with buttonhead rivets in wing because it is not approved.)
5. Check the aileron and flap skins for cracks.
6. Check the security, operation, and general condition of all control surfaces.
7. Drain sumps of fuel tanks.
8. Check general condition of Maule tailwheel, leaf springs and spring attachment.
Leaf springs should have 45° angle with no weight on the wheel. Check all
bolts and nuts holding the tail springs to the fuselage. Tighten nuts, if needed,
so that there is no play or side movement in the springs or their attachment.
9. Check tires for inflation and cuts.
At 100 Hours Total Time and every 100 Hours thereafter, perform the 50 hour inspection plus the
following:
A. POWER PLANT
1. Perform appropriate inspection as called for in the Textron Lycoming Operator's
Manual, p/n 60297-9, Initial Revision or later.
2. Perform appropriate inspection as called for in the Hartzell Owner's Manual and
Logbook, p/n 7998-115N, Revision 14 or later or McCauley Owner's Manual,
p/n MPC-11, Initial Revision or later.
3. Clean the engine with any good engine cleaner (Gunk, etc.) Be sure to protect
magneto from getting wet.
4. Examine baffles and baffle extensions for security and cracking.
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