AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook
A32-240-POH
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Cockpit glass must be finally washed with plenty of water. It is recommended to let water
dry and not to wipe it with a cloth as dust particles stuck in the cloth may scratch the glass.
After airplane washing inspect the parts that must be protected from corrosion (hinges,
joints, etc.). Clean them of any remaining water and old grease and lubricate anew.
8.5 Disassembling and assembling the airplane
Aircraft operation and servicing in some cases may require to disassemble (and assemble
back) the airplane or remove some of its components. This section describes how to
disassemble correctly the airplane by removing its main components: left and right wings,
horizontal tail, propeller, engine.
8.5.1 Wing removal
NOTE: Before wing removal empty the wing tanks!
Left and right wings shall be removed in turn (in any order) according to the following
sequence (see
1. Disconnect the aileron control shaft.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors of fuel level sender cable.
3. Disconnect the fuel lines.
4. Disconnect the full and static pressure lines at their joints (4, see
Fig. 14
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5. Remove the wing strut brace by disconnecting it from the wing and fuselage while
holding the wing.
6. Disconnect the wing at its forward and rear attachment points.
After disconnecting the wings it is recommended to insert all the fasteners back and lock
them with safety wire or pins not to lose them. Also secure with safety wire the spherical
bearings in the forward and rear wing attachment fittings.
