Mahindra GIPPSAERO GA8-TC 320 - Aircraft Inspection, Maintenance & Repair

C01-01-08 5 Feb 2009 Page 8-3
Section 8
Handling, Service &
Model GA8-TC 320 Maintenance
8.4 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
8.4.1 Mandatory Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
Although the applicable regulations in the country of registration of the aircraft may vary
the requirements somewhat, the aircraft will normally be required to undergo a mandatory
annual/100 hourly inspection and maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance
schedules. In addition some components, in particular the engine and its accessories, will be
subject to complete overhaul based on time in service.
GippsAero recommends that all Mandatory Inspection and Maintenance Requirements be
conducted in accordance with the GippsAero GA8-TC 320 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES using
the procedures and techniques specied in the GA8-TC 320 SERVICE MANUAL.
Other mandatory inspections may be required during the in service experience. In this event
airworthiness directives relating to the airframe, engine, propeller or other components/
equipment as appropriate will be issued. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure
compliance with all applicable airworthiness directives and, when the inspections are repetitive,
to take appropriate action to prevent inadvertent non-compliance.
All maintenance carried out must be correctly recorded and certied for in the relevant log
books.
8.4.2 Recommended Preventative Maintenance & Minor Field Repairs
Depending on the applicable regulations in the country of registration of the aircraft, limited
maintenance and minor repairs may be carried out by a suitably licensed pilot on an aircraft they
own or operate. Reference should be made to the relevant regulations to determine the specic
maintenance operations that are authorised. Although the remainder of this section provides the
majority of the information that should be required by the pilot to enable them to conduct limited
maintenance and minor repairs, it is nevertheless desirable that a copy of the GA8-TC 320
SERVICE MANUAL be available to the pilot to ensure that proper procedures are followed at all
times or to provide additional details where required.
Where permitted by appropriate regulations, GippsAero recommends the following preventative
maintenance:
DAILY: 1. Check aps for sluggish retraction on the ground and lubricate hinges with
clean engine oil using an oil can if necessary.
2. Ensure correct tyre pressures to prevent premature wear.
In addition to the preventative maintenance recommendations listed above, the pilot must
always be diligent when carrying out their inspections and be prepared to rectify any defects
found to the extent permitted by the appropriate regulations.