DOCUMENT NUMBER:
L500-912.820 ISSUE JUL 20, 2016
AMENDMENT: 00
DATE:
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL STEMME S12
To perform the following check, remove instrument panel cover. The module is mounted on the
electronics / CB plate on the RH side of the panel. Correct function can be examined by means
of two LED´s mounted on the circuit board, visible through an opening in the module housing.
• Disconnect the control line from the starter relay (located next to the main battery at the
foremost ring frame of the tail boom).
• Open and lock the nose-cone to switch the engine bus “ON”.
• Switch ignition/starter key switch to position “START” and hold in this position:
- one red and one green LED must illuminate simultaneously,
- after 3 seconds, the green LED must extinguish,
- the red LED must remain illuminated as long as the key position “START” is hold.
• Unlock the nose-cone.
• If the check showed normal function, reconnect control line to starter relay.
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If the check revealed malfunction, check lines and connectors. If still defective, the module
must be exchanged.
WARNING
Never start the engine with a defective ignition retarder module.
7.4.8 FIRE PROTECTION
System Description: See section 3.4.8
7.4.8.1 COWLINGFIRE PROTECTIVE PAINTING
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Check condition of the white re protective painting. Repair if necessary. If signs of
excessive overheating are found or in case of doubt contact the manufacturer.
REPAIR OF THE FIRE PROTECTIVE PAINTING OBSERVE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS
• Completely polish o the damaged paint.
• Apply three coats of the re protective paint.
Minimum coverage 300 g/m² / 0.06 lb/ft²
• Cover with one coat of clear varnish.
Specication of re protective paint: See section 3.4.8