Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta ultralight aircraft with Rotax 912 iS Sport
ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 48 of 56
Control Sticks
Check free movement in longitudinal and cross direction, clearance fits,
end stops adjustment, securing. Replace pins or bolts if worn-out,
grease, secure.
Rudder Control
Check integrity of pedals with a special focus on surface cracks near
welds. Full and free movement right and left (raise nose wheel off the
ground), end stops adjustment, rudder cables tension, clearance fits,
securing. Adjust, replace worn-out parts, grease, secure.
Flap Control
Check free movement of flaps and control lever, stable bearing in each
flap position, interlock pin wear. Replace worn-out parts, grease, secure.
Canopy – Open / Close
Check condition and function of locks and hinges, canopy bearing.
Adjust, replace worn-out parts, grease, secure.
Flight and Engine Instruments
Check legibility, markings, mounting in the panel board, air-operated
and electric installations, wiring.
Electric Installations
Check condition, integrity and purity of cables, insulations, contacts and
welds. Battery attachment, operating condition.
Safety Belts
Check fixing points rigidity, belt surface condition, adjustment.
Fuel System
Check leakage, fuel supply, pumps, gauge and valve function, drain plug,
tank ventilation and deterioration. Replace fuel filters.
Ballistic Rescue System
Visual check of general condition, rocket, lines, attachment to bulkhead.
Maintenance according to the manual of rescue system producer.
Main Gear
Check attachment, rigidity, surface condition, clearance, degree of
permanent deformation.
Wheels
Check attachment, brakes condition, brake pads and disc condition,
brake circuit leakage. Attachment and purity of wheel spats.
Nose Gear
Check general condition, surface, integrity, rubber springs condition and
deflection when loaded, steering condition. Grease slide bearings,
replace rubber springs if worn-out.
Fuselage
Check general condition, integrity, purity. Antennas, lights, covers and
cowlings attachment.