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Provides general information about the maintenance manual's purpose and scope.
Details the process of revisions and how they are incorporated into the manual.
Defines and explains the use of warning, caution, and note indicators throughout the manual.
Explains the overall structure and organization of the manual's content.
Outlines the main categories or groups into which the manual's chapters are organized.
Provides general information about the aircraft manufacturer and its airworthiness category.
Details the aircraft's configuration, structure, and major attached components.
Lists documentation and contact information for key aircraft component manufacturers.
Outlines inspection intervals and procedures for life-limited airframe components.
Lists components with specified life limits or requiring more detailed inspection.
Details specific components that necessitate more thorough inspection procedures.
Specifies requirements for exterior paint finish on composite structures for temperature control.
Provides general guidelines for proper scheduling and execution of inspections and maintenance.
Specifies component time limits between overhauls or replacements.
Details requirements for daily, regular (50, 100, 500 hr), and annual inspections.
Explains units used for dimensions, weights, moments, and angles in this chapter.
Lists overall aircraft dimensions, wingspan, length, height, and airfoil details.
Details the area and deflection specifications for the vertical tail surfaces and rudder.
Information on mass balancing of control surfaces to prevent flutter or divergence.
Explains when lifting or jacking is necessary and the preferred method for the airplane.
Lists the specific equipment needed for safe lifting and jacking procedures.
Details the steps and precautions for safely lifting the airplane using webbing straps.
Provides instructions for safely jacking all three wheels of the airplane using hydraulic jacks.
Explains methods for moving the airplane on the ground by taxiing or towing.
Lists necessary equipment and accessories, including tow bars, for towing the airplane.
Details procedures for towing the airplane by hand or using a tow vehicle.
Outlines the general procedures and controls for taxiing the airplane on the ground.
Provides general guidance on mooring and parking to prevent damage from wind or turbulence.
Details procedures for both short-term and long-term parking of the aircraft.
Describes the procedure for mooring (tie-down) the aircraft to protect it from environmental elements.
Explains the purpose of placards for identification and indication of systems and equipment.
Specifies that placards are made of self-adhesive vinyl foil, except for metal ones.
Details procedures for removing old placards and installing new ones, including cleaning surfaces.
Describes the specific locations of interior and exterior placards on the aircraft.
Introduces standard practices for airframe maintenance, noting scope and procedures.
Describes the identification markings for corrosion-resistant and non-corrosion-resistant steel bolts.
Provides permissible torque values for various bolt/nut combinations and self-locking nuts.
Explains the purpose and methods of safety wiring fasteners to prevent loosening during use.
Details the correct usage and methods for securing nuts with cotter keys.
Describes the airplane's passive air ventilation system using NACA cut-outs for fresh air.
Indicates that the heating section of the environmental system is reserved.
Details the NACA-type flush inlets and ducting system for cool air delivery to the cabin.
Explains how cool air flow is regulated by opening or closing the instrument panel vents.
Describes the Garmin VHF radio system used for aircraft communication.
Details the two VHF transceivers and their control via the audio panel for speech communication.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the aircraft's communications transceiver unit.
Explains the integrated audio selector panel and intercom system operation for crew communication.
Provides an overview of the airplane's 14-volt electrical system, including power sources.
Details the procedure for checking, removing, and replacing the alternator belt.
Describes the alternator's capacity and procedures for its removal and replacement.
Explains the location and maintenance procedures for the primary and secondary batteries.
Details how DC power is distributed to various buses and protects circuits with breakers and fuses.
Describes the airplane's accommodation including the flight compartment and baggage area.
Details furnishings within the flight compartment, including carpets, seats, and harnesses.
Covers the cargo compartment, tie-down points, and maximum baggage weight limitations.
Details the location and maintenance of emergency equipment like fire extinguishers and safety hammers.
Provides an overview of the airplane's flight control systems, including ailerons, rudder, and stabilator.
Details the aileron drive system and procedures for its removal and replacement.
Covers the rudder construction and procedures for its removal and replacement.
Explains the construction and maintenance of the stabilators and pitch trim system.
Details the flap drive system and procedures for removal and replacement.
Provides an overview of the airframe fuel system, excluding engine-specific details.
Details the fuel tank capacity, construction, location, venting, and sump.
Details the routing of fuel from the tank through components to the engine-driven fuel pump.
Outlines the required equipment and procedure for safely draining the aircraft fuel tank.
Provides instructions for removing and replacing the fuel level sender unit.
Describes the airplane's interior and exterior lighting systems.
Details interior lighting for instruments, avionics components, switches, and general illumination.
Describes low-drain LED post lights for trim indicators, flap indicators, and panel switches.
Covers exterior lighting systems including position, anti-collision, and landing lights.
Introduces navigation instruments operated by pitot/static, gyros, and avionics subsystems.
Details the pitot/static system, airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator.
Describes the OAT indicator and sensor, including its location and function.
Provides the procedure for purging the pitot and static systems using dry nitrogen.
Covers the attitude gyro, directional gyro, and turn rate gyro operation and maintenance.
Details the procedure for compensating the magnetic compass for local magnetic distortions.
Overviews structural technologies, materials, and general repair principles for the aircraft.
Classifies damage into four types based on structural implication, material, and size.
Defines critical damage to primary/secondary structure that endangers structural integrity.
Defines damage affecting structural integrity, including deep penetration of sandwich material.
Identifies damage areas requiring contact with Liberty Aerospace for repair determination.
Describes repair techniques for single skin damage accessible from one side.
Details the procedure for repairing damage solely to the outer skin of a sandwich structure.
Describes the two gull wing doors providing access to the flight and baggage compartments.
Details the door construction, gas spring support, latching mechanism, and safety features.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the aircraft doors.
Outlines the process for removing and replacing the one-piece door seal.
Details the procedure for removing and replacing the gas springs that support the doors.
Describes the fuselage construction using steel tubing and composite materials.
Details the procedure for removing and replacing the fuselage from the rolling chassis.
Explains the role of the central space frame in accepting and transmitting loads.
Identifies various access plates provided for maintenance within the fuselage.
Describes the attachment fittings for the wings and landing gear to the fuselage.
Provides an overview of the control surfaces and stabilizers, noting their construction.
Describes the all-flying stabilators, their construction, and anti-servo tab function.
Details the procedures for removing and replacing the horizontal stabilator.
Describes the construction of the vertical stabilizer, noting it's not field replaceable.
Covers the rudder construction and procedures for its removal and replacement.
Describes the airplane windows as integral acrylic plastic transparencies.
Provides maintenance guidelines and precautions for acrylic plastic materials.
Details methods for repairing minor cracks in windshields, such as stop-drilling.
Explains how to remove scratches and repair marks from acrylic surfaces.
Advises contacting Liberty Aerospace for windshield/window replacement procedures.
Describes the wing construction including spars, ribs, stringers, and skins.
Details the wing's main frame components: spars and ribs.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the composite wing tips.
Describes the heavy fittings that secure the wings to the fuselage.
Details the procedure for removing and replacing the entire wing assembly.
Describes the structure of the ailerons and flaps.
Describes the propeller type, dimensions, and authorized modifications.
Details the propeller assembly, including the spinner and mounting plates.
Provides procedures for propeller and spinner removal and replacement, including dynamic balance checks.
Explains the importance of correct propeller bolt torque due to environmental factors.
Details the procedure for repairing cosmetic paint damage without affecting balance.
Describes standard practices for engine maintenance procedures on the IOF-240 engine.
Details the application of Gasket Maker for sealing purposes.
Provides guidelines for inspecting and installing gaskets, including sealant application.
Emphasizes proper securing of electrical harnesses to prevent damage and wear.
Details procedures for field replacement of low voltage harness components and splicing.
Provides a descriptive overview of the IOF-240-B engine and its systems.
Describes the front section of the engine, including alternator drive and propeller shaft.
Details the components of the engine power section, including crankshaft and camshaft.
Describes the construction and features of the engine's cylinder assemblies.
Explains the engine oil system, including the sump, pump, cooler, and filter.
Provides an overview of the IOF-240-B engine fuel system as installed on the airplane.
Details how fuel is routed from the airframe system to the engine-driven fuel pump.
Outlines the procedure for checking and adjusting fuel pressure based on engine RPM.
Provides precautions and procedures for removing and replacing the fuel filter.
Explains the electronically controlled fuel injection system and injector maintenance.
Provides an overview of the engine ignition system and its components.
Details the FADEC ignition system's DC power requirements and sources.
Explains the distribution of ignition signals through Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
Describes the function of the aircraft ignition switch in controlling FADEC ignition.
Describes the provisions for admitting and controlling air to the engine's combustion section.
Details the procedure for checking the functionality of the alternate air system.
Outlines the procedure for servicing the induction air filter, including washing and oiling.
Describes how to check and adjust the Wide Open Throttle (WOT) throttle switch.
Provides an overview of the control systems for the IOF-240-B engine.
Explains the FADEC system's components, operation, and redundancy.
Details checks for FADEC power sources and the Health Status Annunciator.
Describes the power cable and its attachment to the throttle unit.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the throttle cable.
Outlines additional means for emergency engine shutdown if normal means fail.
Describes the VM1000FX integrated engine instrument display system.
Details the removal and replacement of VM1000FX components like DPU and display panel.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the FADEC Health Status Annunciator.
Details the removal and replacement procedures for individual non-FADEC sensors.
Describes the exhaust system components including pipes, muffler, and discharge pipe.
Details the attachment of exhaust pipes to the cylinder ports and the collector/nozzle assembly.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the engine muffler.
Details procedures for removing and replacing individual exhaust pipes.
Describes components of the engine oil system external to the engine.
Details the engine oil supply stored in the welded steel oil sump.
Describes the distribution of oil via the oil filter and oil cooler.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the oil cooler or its hoses.
Details the procedure for removing and replacing the oil filter element.
Outlines the steps for starting the engine, reaching operating temperature, and draining oil.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the oil temperature sensor.
Describes the lightweight electric starter for the IOF-240-B engine.
Explains how the starter solenoid is energized and power is supplied to the starter.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing the starter assembly.
Presents a block diagram illustrating the airplane's electrical system architecture.
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