iKarus C42 Series Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
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3.5 Cockpit and instruments ......................................................................................46
3.6 Movable connections, particularly in the flight controls ...................................46
4 Servicing the C42 .................................................................................... 48
4.1 General maintenance information .......................................................................48
4.1.1 Safety elements ............................................................................................................... 48
4.1.2 Screw connections ........................................................................................................... 48
4.1.3 Welded joints ................................................................................................................... 50
4.1.4 Rivet connections ............................................................................................................ 51
4.1.5 Propeller ........................................................................................................................... 52
4.2 Pre-flight check .....................................................................................................52
4.2.1 Periodic inspections ......................................................................................................... 55
4.3 Maintenance instructions .....................................................................................66
4.3.1 Engine compartment ........................................................................................................ 66
4.3.1.1 Synchronising the carburettors ............................................................................... 66
4.3.1.2 Inspection of air hoses between the carburettors and the air filters ....................... 67
4.3.2 Fuel system ...................................................................................................................... 68
4.3.2.1 Checking cleanliness in the fuel tank ..................................................................... 68
4.3.2.2 Checking the electrical fuel pump ........................................................................... 68
4.3.3 Landing gear .................................................................................................................... 69
4.3.3.1 Greasing the nose wheel fork bearing .................................................................... 69
4.3.3.2 Checking and setting the shock absorbers............................................................. 69
4.3.4 Brakes .............................................................................................................................. 70
4.3.4.1 Replenishing brake fluid ......................................................................................... 70
4.3.4.2 Changing the brake pads........................................................................................ 72
4.3.4.3 Changing the brake discs ....................................................................................... 72
4.3.5 Wing ................................................................................................................................. 73
4.3.5.1 Inspecting and replacing wing battens ................................................................... 73
4.3.5.2 Checking the security of the aileron push-rods ...................................................... 75
4.3.6 Flight controls................................................................................................................... 76
4.3.6.1 Adjusting the cable tension of the aileron control system ...................................... 76
4.3.6.2 Checking the connection of the sliding sleeve with the flap spar ........................... 76
4.3.6.3 Servicing the elevator reversal bellcrank ................................................................ 77
4.3.6.4 Setting the throttle friction ....................................................................................... 77
4.3.7 Visual inspection of the empennage attachment safety screws ...................................... 78
4.3.8 Inspecting the pitot-static pressure system ..................................................................... 79
4.3.8.1 Pitot pressure system: ............................................................................................ 79
4.3.8.2 Static pressure system ........................................................................................... 80
5 Repairing the C42 ................................................................................... 81
5.1 Repairing the covering .........................................................................................81
5.1.1 Damage to the fabric ....................................................................................................... 81
5.1.2 Damage to the seams ...................................................................................................... 82
5.1.3 Thermal tensioning of the covering.................................................................................. 82
5.2 Repairing the aircraft structure ...........................................................................82
5.2.1 Fuselage .......................................................................................................................... 83
5.2.2 Wing ................................................................................................................................. 84
5.2.3 Rigging the Wings ............................................................................................................ 85
5.2.4 Undercarriage .................................................................................................................. 89
5.2.5 Landing gear .................................................................................................................... 90
5.2.5.1 Jacking up the aircraft ............................................................................................. 90
5.3 Repairing rivet connections .................................................................................91
5.4 Glass repairs .........................................................................................................91

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Brand	iKarus
Model	C42 Series
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English