EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight Maintenance Manual GEN/EUR/04 Issue 4 24
Visually check for loose rivets, deformation,
- Contact the aircraft manufacturer if in doubt.
Visually check external rivets near the landing
gear attachment.
Remove underside wing fillets. Inspect for warn
rivet heads. Check condition of Velcro wear strip.
Check condition and attachment of equipment,
eg. radio and transponder antennas.
Check tail skid for condition and attachment
Visually check condition and security of fiberglass
wing fillets
Visually check canopy for cracks, scratches and
Contact manufacturer if in doubt.
Check canopy lock for condition and operation
Check vents for condition and operation
Check gas struts operation – replace if faulty
Check canopy rubber seals.
– loose rivets, deformation, cracks, scratches and
damage – contact the aircraft manufacturer if in
Visually check condition and attachment of
fiberglass tips
Check elevator for free movement
Check play in stabilizer attachments – move the
stabilizer frontward-rearward, upward-
- contact the aircraft manufacturer if play exceeds
tolerances. (see Section 17)
Check security of control rod joint
Check elevator control circuit for play (see
Section17)
Check control cables condition
Check tension of trim tab control cables and
securing the adjusting screws. Adjust
tension if necessary.
Lubricate per Lubricating Chart
Visually check for loose rivets, deformation,
cracks, scratches and damage –
contact the
aircraft manufacturer if in doubt.
Visually check condition and attachment of
fiberglass tips
Check rudder for free movement
Check rudder hinge pins for wear and security
Check rudder end float (see Section 17)
Check security of rudder cable attachments.
Lubricate per Lubricating Chart