MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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4. GROUND GUST
Ground gusts are defined as conditions where a parked or taxiing airplane is exposed to side, aft
quartering, or aft wind gusts exceeding 40 knots. Such conditions can cause control system damage
due to rapid oscillation and/or slamming of the control surfaces against system stops.
After every ground gust inspect the airplane in the following range:
GROUND GUST INSPECTION
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Ref. Prescribed works Made by Checked by
1. GENERAL – PREPARATORY WORKS
06-40 Remove an open all required covers and hatches.
2. COCKPIT
Ch. 27 Check all control systems for function and free
movement.
Ch. 27 Check control stops for condition and security.
27-20 Check stops at rudder control cables for condition.
3. FUSELAGE
53-10
53-30
Check fuselage structure / skin for condition,
especially in the area of wing attachments and in the
rear part of the fuselage.
Ch. 27 Check control, pulleys and levers for condition.
27-20 Check rudder cables for condition.
4. TAIL UNIT
Kap. 55 Check tail unit structure / skin for condition.
55-10 Check attachment stabilizer-fuselage for condition.
55-10 Check play of attachments – move the stabilizer
upward/downward, frontward/rearward.
55-20
55-40
Check rudder and elevator hinges for condition and
free movement.
Notes:
Date: ........................................ Signature: ........................................
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