Handling and maintenance
Introduction
This chapter determines handling and (preventative) maintenance terms. Also, recommended
ground handling is presented.
Inspection periods
See “Service manual”.
Repairs, spare part replacements and
preventative maintenance
All major repairs and spare part replacements MUST be done by
authorised service personnel.
However, you are encouraged to take care of preventative maintenance yourself. This includes:
tire and wheel bearings replacements, safety wire replacements, door and safety harness re-
placement, light bulb replacements, fuel hose replacements, battery servicing and replacement,
sparks and spark plugs replacements and air lter replacements.
The table below indicates recommended maintenance periods (see Service manual for detailed in-
formation).
Table legend:
C
Check-up - visual only, check for free play and whether everything is in position - DO IT YOURSELF
CL
Cleaning - DO IT YOURSELF
LO
Lubricating, oiling - lutbirace all designated parts and spots using proper lubricant -
DO IT YOURSELF
R
Replacement - replace designated parts regardless of state and condition.
You are encouraged to DO undemanding replacements YOURSELF, otherwise have replacements
done by AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL
SC
Special check-up - measuring, verifying tolerances and functionality - DONE BY AUTHORISED
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
O
Overhaul
daily
rst 5
hours
50
hours
100
hours
250
hours
500
hours
1.000
hours
10.000
hours
WING AND TAIL SURFACES
SC O
surface and structure condition
C SC
deections without free play
C SC
bearings - moving parts’ bushings
C SC
lights
C
self-adhesive sealing tape
C C R
horizon. tail mount
C C SC
drain holes
CL