U15 Phoenix S-LSA Glider Maintenance Manual Date of issue: November 10, 2010 MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR LSA GLIDER U15 Phoenix Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................1-1 1. GENERAL................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 GENERAL - LISTINGS ...........................................................................................................................................1-3 1.1.1 Equipment list ..............................................................................................................................................1-3 1.1.2 Sources to purchase parts ..........................................................................................................................1-3 LEE AVIATION, LLC ........................................................................................................................................................1-3 1.1.3 List of disposable replacement parts ..........................................................................................................1-3 1.1.4 Engine specifications ...................................................................................................................................1-4 1.1.5 Weight and balance information .................................................................................................................1-6 Empty weight determination ........................................................................................................................................1-6 Operating C.G. range calculation ...............................................................................................................................1-6 1.1.6 Tire inflation pressures ................................................................................................................................1-8 1.1.7 Approved oil and capacities ........................................................................................................................1-8 1.1.8 Recommended fastener torque values ......................................................................................................1-9 Torque moments ..........................................................................................................................................................1-9 1.1.9 General safety information ..........................................................................................................................1-9 1.1.10 Instructions for reporting possible safety of flight concerns found during inspection/maintenance .......1-9 1.2 INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-10 EMPENNAGE ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-15 1.3 STRUCTURES .................................................................................................................................................... 1-17 1.3.1 Wing ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-17 1.3.2 Empennage ................................................................................................................................................ 1-17 1.3.3 Landing gear .............................................................................................................................................. 1-18 Landing gear .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-18 Brake fluid refilling ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-19 Brake system bleeding .............................................................................................................................................. 1-19 Brake pad clearance adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 1-19 Brake pad replacement ............................................................................................................................................. 1-19 1.3.4 Structural control surfaces ........................................................................................................................ 1-20 Control system ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-20 Control Surface Deflections ...................................................................................................................................... 1-22 1.4 ENGINE ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-23 Power plant control .................................................................................................................................................... 1-23 1.5 FUEL SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................... 1-23 1.6 PROPELLER ....................................................................................................................................................... 1-24 1.7 UTILITY SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................................................. 1-24 1.8 INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS ............................................................................................................................. 1-24 Pitot-static system .................................................................................................................................................. 1-24 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-24 Instrument panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-25 1.9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................... 1-26 1.10 STRUCTURAL REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 1-28 1.11 PAINTINGS AND COATINGS ................................................................................................................................. 1-28 CLEANING AND CARE .................................................................................................................................................... 1-28 Airplane care outlines ................................................................................................................................................ 1-28 External surfaces cleaning ........................................................................................................................................ 1-28 Interior cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-28 Cockpit canopy cleaning ........................................................................................................................................... 1-28 1.12 REVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-29 1.13 FEEDBACK FORM ............................................................................................................................................... 1-30 2. INSPECTION, REPAIR AND ALTERATIONS ................. 2-31 REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 2-31 PERIODICAL INSPECTION INTERVALS ............................................................................................................................ 2-31 Periodical inspections Sign off sheets ...................................................................................................................... 2-31 1-2 Date of issue: November 10, 2010 MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR LSA GLIDER U15 Phoenix DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................. 2-31 RUDDER CONTROL CABLES REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................... 2-31 FIBERGLASS FAIRING AND COWLINGS REPAIRS ............................................................................................................. 2-31 Periodical inspection after the first 25 hours and every 50 hours .........................................................................