HANDLING / MAINTENANCE
AutoGyro_FOM_MTOsport Revision 5.0 – Issue Date 01.04.2011 8-1
SECTION 8 - HANDLING AND SERVICING
This chapter contains guidelines for correct handling and servicing of the gyroplane, as well
as manufacturer recommendations helping to keep its performance, reliability and value.
8.1 Maintenance Obligations
According to the German law the owner/operator is responsible to ensure that the aircraft is
properly maintained by an authorized facility and continued airworthiness is asserted by a
qualified inspector. The supervision of this process has been delegated by the National
Authority to the DULV (Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e.V.).
All airworthiness limitations, inspections and time limits are described in detail in the
maintenance manual. However, for owner/operator’s information the intervals for mandatory
maintenance events are provided as follows:
25 h: “25 h inspection”, then every
100 h / 12 months (whatever occurs first): “100 h inspection”
12 months: Annual airworthiness review (JNP, Jahresnachprüfung)
For engine maintenance and overhaul, refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual.
Special inspections have to be performed by an authorized and qualified maintenance
centre or the manufacturer after operational incidents, which are
Hard landing
Bird strike
Rotor contact with obstacle
Propeller contact with obstacle or external impact
Lightning strike
Encounter of strong gusts with the risk of overstressing
Rotor overspeed
If any of the above cases apply, mark the aircraft as ‘unserviceable’ and consult the
manufacturer or an authorized maintenance and repair station before further operation.
Apart from these obligatory inspections and maintenance tasks, the owner/operator is
entitled to perform the following preventive and in-between maintenance tasks and checks,
as well as exchange of parts and minor repairs:
8.2 General
Whenever possible, park the gyroplane in a place where it is protected from direct sunlight,
wind and humidity. High humidity, especially in combination with a salt-laden atmosphere
will lead to corrosion. The sunlight’s ultra-violet radiation and the heat impact on the
GRP/CRP components may lead to a degradation of the materials integrity. The
manufacturer will take no responsibility for damage or impaired safety margin due to
improper treatment.
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