Inspection Periods - Pipistrel Sinus 503 Flight And Maintenance Manual

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Handling and maintenance
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Introduction
This chapter determines handling and (preventative) maintenance terms. Also, recommended
ground handling is presented.

Inspection periods

See "Service manual".
Repairs, spare part replacements and
preventative maintenance
All major repairs and spare part replacements MUST be done by
authorised service personnel.
However, you are encouraged to take care of preventative maintenance yourself. This includes:
tire and wheel bearings replacements, safety wire replacements, door and safety harness re-
placement, light bulb replacements, fuel hose replacements, battery servicing and replacement,
sparks and spark plugs replacements and air filter replacements.
The table below indicates recommended maintenance periods (see Service manual for detailed in-
formation).
Table legend:
C
Check-up - visual only, check for free play and whether everything is in position - DO IT YOURSELF
CL
Cleaning - DO IT YOURSELF
LO Lubricating, oiling - lutbirace all designated parts and spots using proper lubricant -
DO IT YOURSELF
R Replacement - replace designated parts regardless of state and condition.
You are encouraged to DO undemanding replacements YOURSELF, otherwise have replacements
done by AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL
SC
Special check-up - measuring, verifying tolerances and functionality - DONE BY AUTHORISED
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
O
Overhaul
WING AND TAIL SURFACES
surface and structure condition
deflections without free play
bearings - moving parts' bushings
lights
self-adhesive sealing tape
horizon. tail mount
drain holes
first 5 50 100
daily
hours hours hours
C
C SC
C
C
C C
C C SC
CL
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250 500 1.000
hours hours hours
SC
SC
SC
R
10.000
hours
O