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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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SHARK UL, 600, 600 F
SHARK 600 UK
SHARK UL/600 – all versions
Shark600_MA_097
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28.03.2024
SHARK.AERO s.r.o.,
Senica Airport, Hlboké 406
906 31 Hlboké, Slovak Republic
shark@shark.aero
+421 903 655977
© The Light Aircraft Company LTD
Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JL
+44 (0)1328 878809,
sales@g-tlac.com
Little Snoring Airfield,

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  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SHARK UL/600 – all versions Airplane Type / Version: Serial Number: Registration: Document Number: Shark600_MA_097 Revision: Date of Issue: 28.03.2024 Approval Number and Date: SHARK.AERO s.r.o., Senica Airport, Hlboké 406 Manufacturer: 906 31 Hlboké, Slovak Republic SHARK UL, 600, 600 F shark@shark.aero...
  • Page 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 0 SHARK UL/600 all versions Foreword BLANK PAGE Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2023-04-25 Rev. D...
  • Page 3 It concerns Revision - No. Date of issue Signature document - pages No. bulletin New document Added UL version data into 30.05.2022 chapters 1.7, 1.11, 2.14, 3.13 Formatting and headers changes of all chapters 20.9.2022 Revision and Issue date added to title page.
  • Page 4 Sec.4 – Task 3.4.2. Added ballancing of the battery, 4.3.16 updated Sec.6 - Cancelled NOTE It is the responsibility of the owner to keep this manual up to date. Check www.shark.aero for the latest updates. Table of contents Section Content Valid Revision Foreword...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 1 SHARK UL/600 all versions General TABLE OF CONTENTS General Introduction .............................1-3 Certification Bases ...........................1-3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ......................1-4 Three View Drawing ........................1-5 Dimensions ............................1-5 Engine ..............................1-6 Propeller ............................1-6 Fuel ..............................1-7 Lubricant and oil ..........................1-7 1.10 Cooling .............................1-7...
  • Page 6 Section 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL General SHARK UL/600 all versions BLANK PAGE Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-04-28 Rev. B...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    This maintenance manual is provided with your airplane to allow you to obtain as much knowledge as possible for maintenance of SHARK and its variants. Additionally, this section contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and terminology used in this manual.
  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions And Notes

    Section 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL General SHARK UL/600 all versions Warnings, Cautions and Notes The following definitions apply to Warnings, Cautions and Notes are used in this manual: WARNING THE NON-OBSERVATION OF THE CORRESPONDING PROCEDURE CAN LEAD, AS IMMEDIATE EFFECT, TO A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF FLIGHT SAFETY.
  • Page 9: Three View Drawing

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 1 SHARK UL/600 all versions General Three View Drawing Figure 1-2 Three View Drawing Dimensions Heading - non numbered Overall Dimensions Wing Span: ..........7.9 m Length: ........... 6.85 m Height: ..........2.5 m Wings Airfoil: ............ JS20 – JS80 Wing Area: ..........
  • Page 10: Engine

    Section 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL General SHARK UL/600 all versions Aileron Area: ............0.281 m each aileron Flaps Area: ............0.922 m each flap Horizontal Stabilizer Area: ............2.154 m Elevator Area: ........0.662 m Angle of Incidence: ........ -1.5° Vertical Stabilizer Area: ............
  • Page 11: Fuel

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 1 SHARK UL/600 all versions General Fuel Approved fuel grades are: • MOGAS EN 228 Super/Super plus (minimum 95 octane). • MOGAS ASTM D4814. • AVGAS 100LL (ASTM D910) *see restrictions in 2.12. Total Capacity: • 100 liters or optional 150 liters, both configurations 1 liter unusable.
  • Page 12: Weights

    Section 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL General SHARK UL/600 all versions 1.11 Weights Type / Model / Version 600, 600 UK 600F Minimal Empty Weight, standard version 295 kg 324 kg Typical Empty Weight, fully equipped version 325 kg 350 kg Maximal Empty Weight...
  • Page 13: List Of Abbreviations

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 1 SHARK UL/600 all versions General 1.13 List of abbreviations Abbreviation Definition Calibrated airspeed; Indicated speed corrected for installation and instrument errors. CAS is equal to TAS at standard atmospheric conditions at MSL Center of Gravity Point of equilibrium for the airplane mass (weight)
  • Page 14 Section 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL General SHARK UL/600 all versions Abbreviation Definition measured. It is the plane through the leading edge of the wing root rib, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the airplane. Revolutions per minute Station A defined point along the longitudinal axis which is generally presented as a...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description TABLE OF CONTENTS Airplane Description Introduction .............................2-3 Airframe ............................2-4 Landing gear ..........................2-10 Flight control system ........................2-16 Electric system ..........................2-20 2.5.1 Battery ..........................2-20 2.5.2 Electric system scheme ..................... 2-21 Fuel system ...........................
  • Page 16 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions BLANK PAGE Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 Rev. D...
  • Page 17: Airplane Description

    Airplane Description Introduction SHARK is a composite high-performance low-wing airplane with tandem seats and retractable tricycle type landing gear, designed according to European UL and US Light Sport Airplane criteria. Figure 2-1 Perspective schematic The airplane is powered by 100HP Rotax 912ULS with a variable-pitch propeller and 100/150 litres integral fuel tanks in the wings.
  • Page 18: Airframe

    PVC foam and aramid honeycomb core in sandwich panels. Composite wing with carbon main spar and an auxiliary spar carrying aileron hinges and flaps have a 60% of trailing edge employed as Fowler flap. Wings and stabilizer are dismountable. Figure 2-2 SHARK airplane system drawing S-01-000X Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Fuselage Self-supporting monocoque fuselage with integral fin is made as one piece with integral interior, armrests, and floors. Interior shell has aramid-carbon layer for better passive safety and it is integrated into the middle part of the fuselage with added ribs.
  • Page 20 SHARK UL/600 all versions Wing SHARK has a composite wing with trapezoidal root part, and elliptically shaped tip part. Wing planform and airfoil is optimized for fast cross-country flights. Wing structure consists of a carbon-fibre/epoxy monocoque, with a PVC foam sandwich. The carbon-fibre main spar is placed at 25% of the chord and the rear spar carries the flap levers and aileron hinges.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Fuel tank ventilation lines are integrated in the most outbound flap hinges. The wing is optionally equipped with integral position lights at the leading edge of wing tips. The wings can be dismounted for...
  • Page 22: Horizontal Stabilizer

    Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Flaps Fowler flaps with monocoque sandwich design are hinged on three lever hinges and driven by root-rib lever. The flap system is driven by an electric motor and 4 positions are pre- programmed;...
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Elevator Split carbon monocoque elevator is hinged to stabilizer by 3 hinges, both halves are weight- balanced to eliminate any possibility of flutter. Left part is equipped with electrically controlled trim-tab, using servo.
  • Page 24: Landing Gear

    Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Landing gear SHARK is equipped with retractable, tricycle landing gear, welded from steel tubes and sheets. The nose wheel is steerable. Main gear is equipped with hydraulic brakes. Nose and main wheels are Beringer type with hydraulic disc brakes.
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Main landing gear Figure 2-16 Main landing gear drawing The legs of main undercarriage are welded from steel tubes and sheets. The main parts are hardened. The legs of the main landing gear are suspended in two brackets between the wing centerplane spars and during a retracting they move towards the fuselage into the landing gear shafts.
  • Page 26 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 2-18 Retracted landing gear schematic Extension and retraction A 2,5 mm steel cables routed via pulleys are connected to an electromechanical strut (LINAK LA30). Time of retraction is approximately 15 seconds and time of extension approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Extension, Retraction and Indications of the landing gear The Landing Gear is controlled by the electronic module designed for this purpose, placed behind the instrument panel on the parachute wall together with other electronic modules. Other components of the system are: •...
  • Page 28 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Wheels Main undercarriage wheels Beringer with brake and disc 4.00- 6’’ JAA02 Main undercarriage tires AERO CLASSIC 4.00 - 6 6 ply 14x 4.00 Nose undercarriage wheel Beringer 4.00-5’’ JBA02 Nose undercarriage tire AERO CLASSIC 11x 4.00-5 8ply...
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Wheel Brakes STANDARD Standard brake system BERINGER consists of two toe brake master cylinders, mounted on front pilot pedals, connected by stainless steel braided hoses with banjo fittings with brake cylinders of left and right wheel calliper.
  • Page 30: Flight Control System

    Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Flight control system Both occupants have access to a side-stick positioned on their right armrest. Rudder pedals are adjustable and equipped with toe-brakes. Flaps and landing gear are operated from switches on the Instrument Panels.
  • Page 31: Aileron Control

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Aileron control Ailerons are controlled by the side movement of sidesticks, mounted in a manual control block by the system duralumin draw rods, welded levers and bearings, fastened in carbon brackets. Ailerons have automatic balance tabs in the root parts and spring centering to neutral position.
  • Page 32 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Rudder control The rudder is controlled by two steel cables, connected to rudder lever and front pedals. They also turn the front wheel at opened front leg, and thus steer the airplane on the ground. Rear pedals are connected to the system too.
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Elevator trim tab control Carbon trim-tab of elevator is controlled by servo Ray Allen T2-10A, placed on root part of left elevator. System uses original bolts for installation and drive, screws and ends.
  • Page 34: Electric System

    Figure 2-29 Battery SHORAI LFX L2-BS installed on SHARK It is strongly recommended to periodically condition the battery using a more sophisticated charger equipped with cell balancing functionality (for example TECMATE OPTIMATE Lithium LFP Select).
  • Page 35: Electric System Scheme

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description 2.5.2 Electric system scheme Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 2-21 Rev. D...
  • Page 36: Fuel System

    Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Fuel system The fuel tank volume is 2x 50 l, optionally 2x75 l. The tanks are integrated inside the wings. Fuel is piped from the fuel tanks through the fuel valve located inside the cockpit on the left–side of the front pilot armrest, then through the fuel filter to the engine fuel pump and into the carburettor.
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Figure 2-31 Fuel tank air vent The Air Vent of each fuel tank is incorporated in the most outbound flap hinge. CAUTION Clogging or obstructing of the fuel vent could cause problem with fuel supply, even the wing surface to implode, caused by pressure difference in different altitudes.
  • Page 38: Cockpit - Interior And Instrument

    Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Cockpit – Interior and instrument The following picture shows positions of all basic control levers, drivers, installation of instruments and cabin equipment, needed for basic pilot information about correct use of plane:...
  • Page 39 EFIS/EMS/GPS DYNON SKYVIEW HDX + backup conventional instruments Winter. Figure 2-33 Example front instrument panel with DYNON SKYVIEW HDX • SHARK instrument panel is equipped with the centrally located DYNON SKYVIEW HDX EFIS/EMS, NAV/COM panel, transceiver and transponder. • Left side is equipped with flaps control, undercarriage control, propeller rpm control, radio, movable ballast position indicator.
  • Page 40 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Standard instruments, electronic engine monitoring device MiniEIS, EFIS OBLO Figure 2-34 Example of classical instrument panel Rear instrument panel (optional) • Rear instrument panel is part of canopy frame, optionally equipped with EFIS/EMS screen connected to main device.
  • Page 41: Powerplant

    Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Powerplant Engine Shark is equipped with ROTAX 912 ULS 100HP. It is a 4-stroke, 4 cylinders horizontally opposed, spark-ignition engine with stainless steel exhaust and possesses one central camshaft-push-rods-OHV. Rotax 912 has got...
  • Page 42 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Engine instrument indicators Engine outputs like fuel pressure, the quantity of fuel, cylinder head temperature, oil temperature, etc. are displayed on EFIS/EMS. If the cockpit is not equipped with EFIS/EMS display there can be set up conventional instruments.
  • Page 43 An Electrically In Flight Adjustable propeller with Two wood-composite blades, designed for Rotax 912 UL, Rotax 912 ULS and Rotax 914. Blades angle is controlled by an electric servo mechanism and can be adjusted from minimum to maximum angle within approximately 8 seconds.
  • Page 44 Mechanical stops and micro switches of maximum and minimum angle of attack are situated on the servo brackets. A Flybox unit is used to set the required propeller RPM. E-prop Glorieuse (applicable for Shark 600F) E-prop Glorieuse is a 3-blade tractor propeller, full Carbon with Titanium leading edge protection, in-flight variable pitch system (Constant Speed).
  • Page 45: Engine Systems

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Engine systems Engine mount The engine mount is welded from CrMo tubes and is attached to the firewall with 4 bolts. The bed is spring–mounted with four rubber silent blocks to the firewall.
  • Page 46 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Lubrication system Rotax 912 is provided with a dry-sump forced lubrication system. The oil pump pulls the motor oil from the oil tank via the oil cooler and then forces it through the oil filter to the lubrication points in the engine.
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Cooling system The cooling system uses two forms of cooling. Cylinder heads are liquid-cooled and cylinders are ram air-cooled. The radiator is located in the bottom of the extended engine cowling – rear to NACA intake.
  • Page 48 The bottom engine cowling has two small intake holes for direct engine heads cooling and both sides outlets in the style of shark’s gills. Large bottom NACA air intake for water and oil-cooler has flap / “jaw”, controlled by small electric servo, increasing intake cross-section for flights in hot conditions, taxiing and take-off.
  • Page 49 Figure 2-45 Engine control system Exhaust system Engine installation uses an exhaust system, created directly for SHARK and Shark UL. The exhaust system is welded from stainless steel tubes and sheets and uses flexible tubes to eliminate vibration influence. Exhaust silencer is mounted behind engine, inside of engine bed. On silencer is fixed deflector routing air for cockpit heating system.
  • Page 50 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Engine cowling control The lower and upper engine cowlings are attached to the fuselage, and mutually fastened to each other by quick-opening CAM-LOC locks. The lower part has a NACA air intake for the water cooler and oil cooler at the front controlled by an opening servo, equipped with a lower intake for better air supply during taxi and lower speeds.
  • Page 51: Rescue System

    SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description 2.10 Rescue System Shark 600 is standardly equipped with a ballistic rescue system Stratos/Junkers Magnum 601 LSA with 2 independent release handles. Description Parachute canopy is pulled out by a specially designed rocket engine. The time required to launch is between 0.6 - 1.2 seconds, depends on the type of system and air temperature.
  • Page 52 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions The activation mechanism The activation mechanism is made of a Teflon Coating Steel Cable and an outside sleeve. (Bowden type). The activation handle has a double safety mechanism to prevent accidental launch and lock mechanism for storage and transport.
  • Page 53: Pitot Static System

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description 2.11 Pitot static system The Pitot tube from Dynon or Garmin, located in the front bottom of the left-wing leading-edge, provides total air pressure and pressure for the angle of attack evaluation. Static air pressure intakes are on fuselage sides.
  • Page 54 – 20 ° C to + 70° C, For more information, please see the manufacturer's manual. Radio antenna VHF antenna AV-17 is used in SHARK. The range is 118-136 MHz, developed especially for "bottom mounted" position – increases efficiency of device (communication air-to-ground).
  • Page 55 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Transponder (Standard) Dynon avionics SV-XPNDR-262 The Dynon is Mode-S transponder connects to a serial data line on each SkyView HDX Display and is also controlled via Dynon SkyView HDX. The transponder module can be mounted anywhere in the airplane that is convenient.
  • Page 56: Autopilot (Optional)

    Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Antenna TDE XPDR is a monopole transponder/DME antenna used for transponder. Autopilot (Optional) The Autopilot is dual-axis, controlling ailerons and elevator. The Control System is integrated in all modern EFIS systems. Position of the two Servos is: •...
  • Page 57: Light System

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description 2.13 Light system Position light (Optional) The airplane can be optionally equipped by position and strobe lights. Lights are made of streamlined transparent material with integrated LED lights. Position lights (Red / Green / White LEDs) operate constantly. Lights are designed according to the regulations with defined angles and colors.
  • Page 58: Placard

    Empty weight: kg Empty weight: kg Max. take-off weight: 600 kg Max. take-off weight: 525 kg Front and rear seat / luggage weight limit label - not used for SHARK 600F and SHARK UL Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2-44 2024-03-28 Rev. D...
  • Page 59 Authority approval and is operated at the user's own risk. This ultra-light aircraft has been approved only for VFR day flights under no icing conditions. This UL is operated with a permit to fly. Full proof of airworthiness requirements is not available. 2000 ft minimum...
  • Page 60 Max. Extended Gear Speed 124 KIAS Rough Air Speed 145 KIAS Never Exceed Speed 177 KIAS Basic information placards – SHARK 600 UK: OPERATION INFORMATION AND LIMITS – speeds kts KIAS Registration Empty Weight Max. Take-off Weight 600 kg Max. Payload Max.
  • Page 61: Doc. No.: Shark600_Ma_097

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description Autopilot operation is not permitted below 1000 ft AGL WARNING – EMERGENCY PARACHUTE (Action to be taken) Unapproved Equipment - see Pilot’s Handbook AEROBATICS MANEUVERS AND INTENTIONAL SPINS ARE PROHIBITED Occupant Warning: This aircraft has not been certificated to an International Requirement.
  • Page 62 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions Baggage Compartment placards: SHARK 600 SHARK 600F ALLOWED BAGGAGE WEIGHT PILOT ONLY FLIGHT (1 OCCUPANT) Max. 25 kg FLIGHT WITH PASSENGER (2 OCCUPANTS) Max. 0-15 kg* *Check actual allowed baggage weight acc.
  • Page 63 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 2 SHARK UL/600 all versions Airplane Description tyre 3,0 Bar 44 PSI On Landing Gear On the Wing close to the Fuselage On Control Surfaces Rescue Parachute Warning on motor cowling close to canopy-frame Rescue Parachute Warning on fuselage adjacent to occupant entrance (UK only) Doc.
  • Page 64 Section 2 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Airplane Description SHARK UL/600 all versions BLANK PAGE Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2-50 2024-03-28 Rev. D...
  • Page 65: Operation

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation Introduction ..........................3-3 Wing.............................. 3-3 Horizontal tail unit ........................3-8 Vertical tail unit .......................... 3-11 Engine cowlings .......................... 3-13 Instrument panel ........................3-15 Seats ............................3-16 Parachute ........................... 3-18 Canopy ............................
  • Page 66 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions BLANK PAGE Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 Rev. D...
  • Page 67: Introduction

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Introduction During operation of the SHARK it is required to have the following documentation in the plane: • Aircraft Maintenance Manual for SHARK • Aircraft Flight Manual for SHARK • Engine Operator’s Manual •...
  • Page 68 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions 3. After draining the fuel, disconnect the external source (MASTER-FUEL PUMP OFF) and reconnect the fuel supply hose to the engine on the gascolator with socket wrench 7! 4. Loosen the tie wire of the aileron rods on the left and right sides under the front seat with pliers 5.
  • Page 69 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations 10. Pull the rear spar pin out from the flap side by turning with socket wrench 13 under slight rotation and pressure from the shaft side. Loosen the pin while pulling out by waving and rocking the wing slightly 11.
  • Page 70 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions 16. Loosen the cotter pin, loosen the nut and pull the screw out of the flap root hinge with socket and fork wrench 10 Figure 3-5 Disconnect flap control system and root flap hinge 17.
  • Page 71 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Figure 3-7 Reverse hammer used to remove wing pins 19. Peel off the wing-fuselage cover tape 20. Secure the flexible part of the landing gear door with paper adhesive tape 21. Extend the wing by 10 cm (extend the flap root hinge from the fork by deflecting the flap rearwards) and disconnect the position light connector at the rear spar.
  • Page 72: Horizontal Tail Unit

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions 22. Pull out the wings, set them in the jig and secure the flap and aileron position to neutral + secure the position of the fuel hoses and flap control rods with paper adhesive tape 23.
  • Page 73 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Figure 3-9 Remove cotter pin, bolts and electric connector 26. Once both elevator control arms are loose, return the bolts and nuts to the elevator root rib horns with the correct orientation and secure with paper adhesive tape to prevent them from falling out in transport 27.
  • Page 74 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions • Check free movement of elevator, function of trim tab Figure 3-11 Check washer and gap between rod and washer. Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 3-10 2024-03-28 Rev. D...
  • Page 75: Vertical Tail Unit

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Vertical tail unit 2 persons are recommended to accomplish this task. Necessary tools • Plies for safety wire • Wrench 13 • Screwdriver • Cotter pins • Paper and white tape •...
  • Page 76 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions • Attach the rudder control cables, insert bolts, nuts, washer, cotter pins • Adjust turnbuckles so pedals are in the same position, and rudder is in neutral. Tighten turnbuckles symmetrically to reach 30 kg = 300 N tension in cables. Secure turnbuckles with...
  • Page 77: Engine Cowlings

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations • Remove cotter pins from bolts fixing steering cables, remove castle nuts, washers. Pull out bolts, disconnect cables from rudder Figure 3-17 Remove cotter pin and bolts • Remove cotter pin from the lower bolt of rudder. Remove the castle nut and washer •...
  • Page 78 • Check sealing of water and oil radiator NACA winter plug SHARK is equipped with a on-ground adjustable/removable winter plug securing proper engine cooling during different periods of a year. When installed, the winter plug has 3 basic positions defined by nut inserts on NACA inlet sides. Adjusting is possible by removing 2 bolts holding angle brackets and fixing them in another position.
  • Page 79: Instrument Panel

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Instrument panel For access to instruments: • Remove 4 screws fixing instrument panel to upper cover. • Remove 4 screws fixing bottom cover to instrument panel Figure 3-19 Remove screws • Remove screws fixing panel cover to fuselage, remove panel cover •...
  • Page 80: Seats

    Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions Seats Disassemble front seat • Front seat needs to be removed for better inspection, but for basic check of servo, pulleys, cables of retracting system of main landing gears – it is enough to follow this procedure •...
  • Page 81 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations • Release the gas spring from the seat • Remove cotter pins and two bolts from the hinge. Now you can move the seat to forward position and you have access to remove cover on the bottom of interior shell Figure 3-24 Remove bottom seat hinge •...
  • Page 82: Parachute

    Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions Parachute Disassembly of parachute Magnum 601 • Check and lock the front and rear activation handle of rocket Figure 3-26 Lock activation handle • Unscrew all screws and remove parachute cover Figure 3-27 Remove all screws •...
  • Page 83 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Dismount the small carbine to disconnect parachute from rocket and also big carbine of belts connecting parachute with airframe Figure 3-29 Dismount carbines • Now remove the parachute bag and belts out from container Disassembly of ballistic device rocket engine type for Magnum 601 •...
  • Page 84 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions • Remove the back seat tunnel cover, remove the handle, remove the safety pin, then screw the base nut Figure 3-32 Remove cover • Behind the back seat tunnel cover cut the zip ties, after this step you can get the Bowden cable through the removed cover back to be able to remove all unwanted parts.
  • Page 85 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations • Remove front seat (chapter 3.7) • Dismount the under-seat cover Figure 3-35 Remove cover under front sear • Check the Bowden cable of parachute and cut out the zip ties. Also on the front seat, remove the handle and secure it like it is on the backside then remove the 2 screws.
  • Page 86 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 3-37 Dismount rocket Disassembly of parachute Magnum 601 • Assembly of parachute is in reverse order At parachute activation a rocket is fired. Rocket pulls out from container parachute in sleeve, and finally the belts are pulled out.
  • Page 87: Canopy

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Canopy Cockpit canopy disassembly • Disconnect battery in engine compartment • Remove rear EFIS, disconnect it and as well all other electric plugs. Prepare these wires for being pulled out from cabin frame if needed Figure 3-39 Remove rear EFIS screen •...
  • Page 88 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions • Screw a bolt M4 to hinge pin, do not use long screw because it can bend the pin nut. Turn it and slide maximum forward Figure 3-42 Remove pin • Do the same procedure with rear hinge NOTE: Be careful - don´t let the pins fall inside of fuselage.
  • Page 89: Main Landing Gear Doors

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations 3.10 Main landing gear doors Doors disassembly • HINT – make a photo of gear door brackets to record a position of the green insert and orientation of bolts • Unscrew 3 M6 bolts located in the metal holders. Green inserts remain attached on the door...
  • Page 90 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions • Place washers and nuts to bolts loosely, keep original orientation of bolts, big washer is located on the top bolt, small washers on the bottom ones. • Set the green inserts precisely to lines on green inserts. Tighten bolts in following order 1.
  • Page 91: Garmin Autopilot Servo Disconnection

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations 3.11 GARMIN autopilot servo disconnection In case there is such a problem with the GSA28 autopilot servo that the autopilot servo has to be removed and the pilot wants to continue flying, the "removal adapter (part number 011-03158- 00)"...
  • Page 92 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions Elevator servo • Use analogic 3 steps as for Aileron servo • Disconnect the connector from the elevator autopilot servo GSA28 Figure 3-49 unscrew and unplug connector • Connect and properly secure using the screws the removal adapter to the wiring connector that was connected in the autopilot servo connector GSA28 •...
  • Page 93: Leveling

    When you want to perform leveling of SHARK, you need special tools: • Level • Measuring tape (at least 5 m long) •...
  • Page 94 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions • Measure angle of attack at aileron root rib / flap end rib on the wing. Leveling tool is needed. • Measure wing upper surface dihedral angle. R+L • Measure horizontal stabilizer dihedral angle. This should be done for both sides of stabilizer, the average is final value, should have to be zero.
  • Page 95: Control Surface Protocol

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations 3.13 Control surface protocol Required deflection The deflections of the control surfaces are specified in the Control surfaces deflections and rudder control cables tension technical protocol. Prescribed: ELEVATOR + 1.5 down + 1.5...
  • Page 96 Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions Weight and static moments Weight and static moments of control surfaces are measured and results are recorded in protocol: Record about weight and static moments of control surfaces and flaps. Aircraft control surface must be removed. Simple tools to fix pins in correct position above table are used.
  • Page 97 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Mass in Static Weight point of Calculation Static moment limits moment contact Weight (g) x Arm 110 - 140 Aileron right (mm) / 981 110 - 140 Aileron left 65 - 85...
  • Page 98: Permissible Tolerances

    Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions Friction of control system values measured down calculation moment Weight (g) x Aileron right Arm (mm) / 981 Aileron left Elevator right left calculation moment Rudder (retracted LG) Operating force position...
  • Page 99 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations Max. Max. Procedure to System Procedure to find a play product. operat. remedy a play play play Block ailerons up to the wing and Check condition of Ailerons control 0.08 in 0.2 in...
  • Page 100: Weight And Balance

    Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions 3.15 Weight and balance Empty weight The empty weight of an aircraft includes all operating equipment that has a fixed location and is actually installed in the airplane. It includes the weight of the painted airplane, accumulator, standard and optional equipment, full engine coolant, hydraulic fluid, brake fluid, oil.
  • Page 101 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations The following values have to be measured: Front wheel reaction Main Left wheel reaction Main Right wheel reaction Distance between Front landing gear and reference line Distance between Main landing gear and reference line...
  • Page 102 337 kg SHARK UL – Aircrafts without the movable ballast Version of SHARK UL does not have the provisions for movable ballast installation nor the movable ballast itself. After production process (or after a repair or modification) following limits are applicable: •...
  • Page 103 Movable ballast – not applicable for SHARK 600F and SAHRK UL SHARK 600/600C uses a movable ballast weight. It is a 6 kg non-structural weight that is added to the aircraft to reduce CG travel to adjust the location of the CG to keep handling characteristics within limits.
  • Page 104: Fuel Tank Tightness

    Section 3 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operations SHARK UL/600 all versions 3.16 Fuel tank tightness In order to check fuel tank tightness, a pressure test is used. The result is reported in protocol supplement : RECORD about fuel tanks tightness test. • Drain bolt, fuel cup and electric fuel level sensor have to be installed in place •...
  • Page 105: Ground Operation

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 3 SHARK UL/600 all versions Operations • The more precise and most safe method is to use water level, 2 transparent tubes are connected to U shape, and 50% filled with water. One end is connected to T joint. The other end is connected to valve and to pitot tube •...
  • Page 106 • 2 wing bolts with ring Figure 3-56 Wing bolts with ring Mooring bolts should be screwed in the ground and the airplane should be moored with cables as shown below: Figure 3-57 SHARK 600 mooring schematic Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 3-42 2024-03-28...
  • Page 107 • Propeller blades can be used for towing – use only root of blades, not tips CAUTION The SHARK 600 composite surface is produced by the thinnest allowed layer of carbon fabric, to keep the lowest possible weight. Under the carbon fiber layer there is PVC foam with relatively low firmness and stiffness.
  • Page 108 It is easy to tow the airplane for short distances by holding the blade root, since the empty weight of SHARK is relatively low. Suitable surface to hold the aircraft airframe is the rear part of the fuselage before the fin. A tow bar may be used to tow the aircraft over long distances.
  • Page 109 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Table of Contents MAINTENANCE Table of Contents ........................4-1 Introduction .............................4-3 Periodical inspections Sign off sheets .....................4-3 Fluids ............................. 4-18 4.3.1 Engine oil ........................4-18 4.3.2 Coolant ........................4-19 4.3.3 Brake fluid ........................ 4-19 4.3.4 Fuel ...........................
  • Page 110 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions BLANK PAGE Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 Rev. C...
  • Page 111: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Introduction Airplane maintenance is required to maintain its airworthiness. Periodical inspections are performed (periodical and pre-flight inspections) along with irregular events e. g. a repair of damage as required. • Pre-flight inspection Refer to AFM 4.1.
  • Page 112 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Periodical inspections – events Type: S/N.: Flight hours: Date of inspection: SHARK Registration: No. of Take-offs: Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs...
  • Page 113 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Visually check condition of 3.3.2. suction tubing Check carburettor – condition: attachment, bowdens, free 3.3.3.
  • Page 114 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Visually check condition, attachment of hoses, check 3.7.2. system for leaks Check coolant quantity in the expansion tank –...
  • Page 115 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Lubricate per Lubricating Chart 3.11. See manufacturer’s Propeller instructions Blades 4.1.
  • Page 116 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Check doors, hinges, arms closing 5.1.3. doors Visually check condition of 5.1.4.
  • Page 117 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Check control panel diodes –front 5.2.11 and rear seat, voice warning Tire 5.4.
  • Page 118 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Check gap on unloaded shock absorber – lift wing or whole aircraft.
  • Page 119 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Install doors, make again 3 times retracting – opening sequence –...
  • Page 120 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Wing Visually check condition – deformations, cracks or any other 7.1.1.
  • Page 121 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Check pitotstatic tube attachment 7.4.1 Check pitotstatic system for leaks 7.4.2.
  • Page 122 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Check rear castle nut, safety pin, elevator rods bearing, bolts, nuts, 9.2.
  • Page 123: Control Systems

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Check bottom pin, castle nut and 10.5. cotter pin, check clearance –...
  • Page 124 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs 12.1. Elevator control Check elevator control free 12.1.1 movement Check clearance 12.1.2...
  • Page 125 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Inspection Task Carried Inspected Maintenance task description the first the first every out by: 25 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs Check flap control system (levers, rods, brackets) for the damages 12.4.2 or clearances 12.5...
  • Page 126: Fluids

    Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Fluids The fluids are: • Engine oil • Fuel • Coolant • Brake fluid 4.3.1 Engine oil Check Rotax Engine Operator’s Manual for suitable oil grades Oil quantity The total oil quantity in the Rotax 912 lubricating system amounts to 3,5 litres. Prior to oil check, turn the propeller by hand (ignition switched off!!!!) several times to pump oil from the engine into the oil tank, or leave the engine idle for 1 minute.
  • Page 127: Coolant

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance 4.3.2 Coolant Recommended types Refer to the Rotax 912 Service Instruction for recommended coolant types. Convectional coolant used in automotive mixed with water is used. It has the advantage of higher specific thermal capacity than water-less coolant.
  • Page 128: Fuel

    Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Brake fluid emptying Brake fluid thickens during aircraft operation and absorbs water. This condition can cause brake system failures. It is not possible to determine when this may occur. The best way to prevent trouble is to change the brake fluid every year.
  • Page 129 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Fuel emptying Use the same precautions as during fuelling. Draining procedure • Connect the airplane to the ground • Remove maximum of fuel with hose with oscillating valve through fuel tank necks •...
  • Page 130: Lubrication

    Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Lubrication There are some parts, which are exposed to external conditions and varying loads. These parts should be inspected during pre-flight and periodical inspections. These parts should be lubricated as is necessary, but at least in the intervals specified below.
  • Page 131: Torque Moments

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Torque moments Torque moments required for screws. Metric Strength class thread 1,67 kg.m 0,17 3,45 kg.m 0,35 4,31 4,90 5,39 5,88 6,86 7,84 8,33 9,80 13,72 16,67 kg.m 0,44 0,50 0,55...
  • Page 132 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Torque moment formula (valid for all bolt sizes): = 1,065 x (( D s S) / M) kmax Legend: torque moment kg. cm bolt shank diam. min. yield point kg / cm safety factor (M = 1,25 for s<50 kg/mm...
  • Page 133: Maintenance Operations

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Maintenance operations 4.3.5 Lifting airplane • On the fuselage main spar close to wing root ribs are bolted 2 welded brackets as points to lift aircraft. On brackets are welded M8 nuts. In the bottom skin are holes for bolts Figure 4-4 Welded bracket for airplane lifting •...
  • Page 134 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 4-6 Tail cover for airplane lifting • As front supporting points are close to CG, there is risk of drooping nose down at manipulation of lifted aircraft. Therefore, it is needed to add some ballast on the tail. 20 kg of sandbags or rope around tail with two 10 l canisters with water will work well.
  • Page 135 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Another option is to wrap a rope around the spar through gap between wing and fuselage. • Then it is needed to grind light gap in the edges of gap to pull rope through. Apply the same...
  • Page 136 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 4-10 Airplane lifted with operator below main spar • If there is need to only lift thefront wheel, it is enough to carefully press down the stabilizer, or to put sandbags on the stabilizer. About 40 kg is needed to balance empty aircraft. NOTE: this procedure –...
  • Page 137: Landing Gear Emergency Release Check

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance 4.3.6 Landing gear emergency release check The emergency release must be checked every 100h according to maintenance protocol. • Lift aircraft (chapter 4.6.1) • Switch ON Master • Place LG service shortcut in instrument panel •...
  • Page 138 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions • Before emergency release action the landing gear circuit breaker has to be in OFF position Figure 4-13 Landing gear circuit breaker OFF • The pressure switch is installed in the landing gear electric circuit and is situated under main board.
  • Page 139 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance • The second person is also lying under fuselage. This person pushes up the locking strut of the leg to disconnect contact/signal sensor. Required force is 20-30kg. Hold these 10 seconds, while servo works = releases wire.
  • Page 140 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions • After servo stops, the second person can leave the leg and it will be automatically fixed in extended position Figure 4-19 Leg fixed in extended position • When the wires have the maximum extension, the person has to lead the wire via upper side...
  • Page 141 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Figure 4-21Pressing on the tooth • After previous step, it must be checked if it is correctly locked Watch video: recovery of main LG retraction system after emergency release step 9, 10, 11.
  • Page 142 • First person is lying under front undercarriage bay. With one hand push up the locking strut of the front leg – which switches OFF proximity sensor for position DOWN = green LED information. Required force is about 30kg Watch video: SHARK front LG recovery after emergency landing step 4,6,7. Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 4-34 2024-03-28 Rev.
  • Page 143 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Figure 4-24 Nose landing gear unlock procedure. • With second hand keep wheel in unlocked position • Figure 4-25 Keep front leg in unlocked position • Second person pushes the landing gear button to down position (Figure 4-17), to give an order to open landing gear –...
  • Page 144 LG button down (previous step). The support of servo for rod is necessary otherwise there is collision with the locking strut Watch video: SHARK front LG recovery after emergency landing step 4,6,7. Figure 4-26 Lift up servo to avoid collision •...
  • Page 145 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Figure 4-28 Open and locked position • Doublecheck that it is correctly locked Watch video: SHARK front LG recovery after emergency landing step 9,10. Figure 4-29 Checking of locked rod eye Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 4-37 Rev.
  • Page 146: Main Lg Retraction And Opening Test

    Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions • After this complete procedure, try repeatedly opening and retracting landing gears on the stand (fully opening and closing, we recommend 5 times). Check the critical points (freedom of leg movement, wheel movement). We recommend using external power. On board battery...
  • Page 147: Landing Gear Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance • You have to check the freedom of operation movement. When you hold the wire, you can start to push the leg of landing gear up to its closed position • The wheel at closed position should still be free to move. Try to turn wheel clockwise and...
  • Page 148 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 4-34 Ball bearing to adjust shock absorber length • By moving sensors in brackets on landing gear bays it is possible to adjust position where electronic unit switches off servo in final retraced or opened position on landing gears - this is indicated by LED on control panel.
  • Page 149: Main Landing Gear Servo Inspection

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance • Hinge holding servo for front leg can slide to desired position Figure 4-36 Nose leg servo adjustment • Front servo rod can be screwed in and out – maximum 3 turns, for fine adjustment of front leg retracting •...
  • Page 150 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 4-38 Remove cover • When you remove fairing in front of rear seat, you can see and check servo rod traveling at opened and retracted main legs. Remove 4 screws with an Allen key 3 and place console on the side.
  • Page 151: Shock Absorber Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Servo piston fully in = landing gears retracted. Figure 4-41 View through inspection window below front seat 4.3.10 Shock absorber adjustment Shock absorber check is needed every 50 hours – if EFFBR PUR blocks are in good condition and if there is no gap.
  • Page 152 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 4-43 Remove cotter pin • Remove upper bracket Figure 4-44 Remove upper bracket • Add washers Figure 4-45 Add washer • Screw upper bracket in place, check dimension – adjust previous measured, secure with cotter pin.
  • Page 153: Shock Absorber Spacers

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Figure 4-46 Shock absorber 4.3.11 Shock Absorber Spacers To reduce the permanent deformation of the shock absorber’s elastomers, it is recommended to instal spacers anytime, when pro-longed parking is expected. For the spacer’s installation, lifting (unloading) the landing gear is necessary. Consult chapter 4.3.5 for various options of aircraft’s lifting.
  • Page 154: Brake Pad Replacement

    Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions 4.3.12 Brake pad replacement Procedure is given from producer, Beringer web pages, for details refer to www.beringer- aero.com. Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 4-46 2024-03-28 Rev. C...
  • Page 155: Brake System Bleeding Procedure

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance 4.3.13 Brake system bleeding procedure Procedure is given from producer, Beringer web pages, for details refer to www.beringer- aero.com. Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 4-47 Rev. C...
  • Page 156 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 4-48 2024-03-28 Rev. C...
  • Page 157: Change Tyre

    You can buy these tools from our company SHARK or look at theproducer’s page and find the closest distributor. Preliminary These procedures are suitable for light wheel.
  • Page 158 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 4-50 2024-03-28 Rev. C...
  • Page 159 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 4-51 Rev. C...
  • Page 160 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 4-52 2024-03-28 Rev. C...
  • Page 161 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 4-53 Rev. C...
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  • Page 163 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2024-03-28 4-55 Rev. C...
  • Page 164: Control Surfaces Deflection Setting

    Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions 4.3.15 Control surfaces deflection setting Control surfaces deflections of a new aircraft are set by the manufacturer. Deflections are adjusted to values specified in the Control Surfaces Deflection Record enclosed in this manual. A neutral position of the control surfaces and controls is used as a base for the adjustment of deflections.
  • Page 165 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance Figure 4-48 Remove carbon plate • Now you have access to rudder/brake pedals (left and right). You can check kinematics of pedal control and adjust setting (green arrow), check and adjust setting of lift of brake...
  • Page 166: Seat Adjustment

    Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions 4.3.18 Seat adjustment If the setting of seat does not work (movement of seat is blocked), follow this procedure: • Check the setting button of seat (in front of right armrest) if it is pushed down or in normal...
  • Page 167 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 4 SHARK UL/600 all versions Maintenance • Check the bottom side of the button if the end of a Bowden cable is correctly locked/secured Figure 4-53 Correct position of bowden end • Now through the cargo gap, you can see small hole with opposite end of Bowden cable Figure 4-54 View from cargo gap •...
  • Page 168 Section 4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance SHARK UL/600 all versions Figure 4-55 Correct and incorrect position • This end of Bowden cable is connected with the end of gas strut. The gas strut is situated behind the seat Figure 4-56 Gas strut •...
  • Page 169: Engine Maintenance

    4.3.21 Propeller maintenance Refer to the propeller manufacturer’s instructions for propeller maintenance. Maintenance tools No special tools are needed for the SHARK maintenance. Tools used for automotive maintenance are suitable. Before reparation of any composite parts please contact SHARK.AERO. Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097...
  • Page 170 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 5 SHARK UL/600 all versions Winter operation and care TABLE OF CONTENTS Winter operation and care Winter operation ..........................5-3 Cleaning and care ..........................5-5 Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2022-05-30 Rev. A...
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  • Page 172: Winter Operation

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 5 SHARK UL/600 all versions Winter operation and care Winter operation It is considered a winter operation, if outside temperature falls below 41°F (+5°C). Aircraft airframe • Lubricate the aircraft according to Lubrication Chart (100hr. inspection) if the last inspection was not within 6 months •...
  • Page 173 Section 5 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Winter operation and care SHARK UL/600 all versions Engine starting • Turn the propeller by hand (ignition switched off!!!) • Open the fuel valve • Set throttle lever to idle • Open the choke • Master switch to „ON“...
  • Page 174 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Section 5 SHARK UL/600 all versions Winter operation and care Cleaning and care Airplane care outlines Use mild detergents to clean the exterior surfaces. Oil spots on the surfaces (except the canopy) may be cleaned with gasoline or strong detergents such as 409. Upholstery covers can be removed from the cockpit, brushed or washed in lukewarm water with a laundry detergent.
  • Page 175 Section 5 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Winter operation and care SHARK UL/600 all versions BLANK PAGE Doc. No.: SHARK600_MA_097 2022-05-30 Rev. A...

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