OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
EN-1320
2.0. GENERAL
2.1. Statement of Purpose
This publication provides operation, installation and line maintenance information on the Avia
hydraulically controlled, variable pitch AV series propellers with aluminum blades. All models
are equipped with reverse and feathering capability.
In addition to the propeller assembly, the information on governing system with Jihostroj
LUN-Series governor is also adressed in this manual.
Installation, removal, operation and trouble shooting data is included in this publication.
However, the airplane and engine manufacturer's manuals should be used in addition to this
manual.
2.2. Overhaul
For the list of TBO limits of all Avia propellers refer to latest issue of Avia Service Bulletin No.1
available at Avia Propeller website at
www.aviapropeller.com
.
The overhaul is periodic process performed at specific intervals in which the propeller is
disassembled and inspected. Damaged parts are repaired or replaced. All sealing elements are
replaced. Corrosion preventive coatings of the parts are renewed. Propeller is reassembled,
adjusted and balanced.
The overhaul interval is usually referred to as Time Between Overhaul (TBO).
The TBO limit is based on operation limit expressed in hours of operation and on calendar limit
expressed in calendar months. The overhaul should be accomplished if one of this limit is
acquired, whichever occurs first.
The overhaul shall be accomplished only by Avia Propeller or authorized service station in
accordance with latest revision of the Overhaul manual mentioned in section „Related
documents“ in this chapter.
2.3. Related Documents
1) Avia Manual EN-1291 (61-10-91) - Overhaul Manual
2) Avia Manual EN-1370 (61-10-70) - Overhaul Manual for Metal Blades
3) Avia Service Bulletin No.1
Includes an overhaul intervals of all Avia propellers. Available on Avia website at
www.aviapropeller.com
.
4) Other Avia service documents (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, Service Advisories)
which may relate to propellers in this manual are available on Avia website at
www.aviapropeller.com
.
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