Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 61
♦ Engine - Refer to manufacturer's inspection manual. Be
sure to check mags grounding/timing. Clean and gap plugs
(.018”). Reverse top and bottom plugs. Check
compression. If below 70/80, investigate. Check engine
controls: Throttle, mixture, and carb heat for freedom of
operation. Lube if required.
♦ Control system - Inspect and lube all hinges, rod ends, and
bearings. Check for freedom. Check jam-nuts.
♦ Canard - Remove the canard (as described in the “Canard
Removal / Installation” section in this manual) and inspect
the rudder pedals, nose gear retraction mechanism, canard
lift tabs for damage and/or elongation, elevator torque tubes
for damage, elevator balance weights for security/binding
♦ Battery - Check fluid level and remove any corrosion.
♦ Pitot static system - Check for leaks.
♦ Vacuum system - replace filter.
♦ Canopy locking hooks - Check rig (all three making equal
contact) and proper snub. The handle must be adjusted so
it has to be firmly pushed forward to engage the lock.
♦ Wings - Remove both wings (as described in the “Wing
Removal” section in this manual) and inspect the glass
areas around the center section spar and wing attach
fittings. Look for cracks, delaminations, etc. Note that the
reason for this inspection is not based on any anticipated
problem or failures, but to insure that the aircraft, at least
once each year, is given a thorough structural inspection.
♦ Inspect the entire surface of the aircraft. Look for evidence
of cracked paint, delamination, or deformity of any kind. See
the “Composite Structure” section in this manual.
NOTE
The composite material structural history in over 40,000 flying
hours of similarly built aircraft (VariEzes) has never indicated a
reason to be concerned about structural integrity. This annual
structural inspection is important though, to indicate at an early
stage any problem that needs attention. Report any structural
defect to the Co-Z Development Corp.
Canard Removal / Installation
You can remove the canard by yourself in about 5 minutes, but
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