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IV) Maintenance

a) Transport

Trikes should preferably be transported on light trailers. Transporting the trike on a roof rack or

in a van requires disassembling the rear undercarriage.

b) Storage

The trike unit should be thoroughly checked and cleaned prior to storage. After cleaning, wipe

all components with a clean lightly oiled cloth, while avoiding joints and rubberized parts.

If the trike unit is to be stored for a long period (e.g.:2-3 months):

• Place a well oiled cloth in the open end of the exhaust (leave it in evidence).

• Cover the air inlet filter with several layers of protection to prevent condensation.

• Drain the fuel tank.

c) Running in

Your trike's engine has been factory-tested but requires running-in.

The engine should be run in on the ground as stated in the ROTAX instruction manual. Liquid-

cooled engines equipped with a radiator placed under the keel of the trike should be switched

off when the water temperature reaches 185° F (85°C) to cool down. We recommend running in

these engines in flight with no passengers, adhering as closely as possible to the ROTAX

instructions. Except for take-off, avoid using full power for long periods during the first twenty-

five hours. After this period change engine oil and filter and make a general check of the engine

of first ten hours and tighten the bolts of the cylinder head.

d) Pitch of the propeller

The pitch of the ARPLAST propeller can be adjusted according to the wing used and the air

density. A maximum ground speed of 5400 rpm is recommended for all the wings, except for

the iXess which needs a maximum of 5200 rpm in order to prevent over-revving at full speed.

Use the special tool and the Arplast manual to modify the pitch.

e) Long storage

It is recommended to dismantle the trike sail in case of a long storage for several months. Fold

it properly, in respect with its manual, to loosen the tensions and to protect it from ultraviolet.

For the trike, you only need to place a cover or a sheet upon it and to prepare the engine

according to the Rotax user's manual. Reverse the operation to use it and make a single-seater

local flight test before using the aircraft as usual.

f) Maintenance

For the maintenance of your engine, consult the Rotax manual.

NEVER FLY USING AN UNBALANCED PROPELLER (due to a shock or any projection).

Vibrations generated will damage the reduction gear and the trike frame. To check propeller

balance: Remove the propeller and hang it, free to rotate (see your dealer), by the hub center. If

unbalanced, it should be returned to the factory for repair.

Frequently clean the radiator grill of the air inlet as well as the radiator cooling box (for

liquid cooled engine), in order to avoid obstruction due to grass or debris.

Instruction and Maintenance Handbook Twin 503, 503 SL, 582 SL

Tél. : 33 (0) 4 75 93 66 66 - Fax : 33 (0) 4 75 35 04 03 - Internet : www.aircreation.fr – [email protected]

AIR CREATION Aérodrome de Lanas - 07200 AUBENAS - France

EDITION : JUNE 2002

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