FES Maintenance manual Version 1.12
September 2016
Page 20 of 26
5. Periodical inspections
5.1 Introduction
In this section there is defined a list of inspections to ensure safe operation of FES
during its lifetime.
The periodical inspections shall be performed by qualified staff authorized to
perform the work at the time of sailplane inspections.
5.2 Sailplane inspection periods
The FES inspections shall be performed together and at the same time as it is
requested for specific type of sailplane. For most of sailplanes types this is usually:
•
After every 100 flight hours;
•
At annual inspection;
•
After rough landings, after ground loops;
•
At the end of flight season or before long storing in a hangar or in a trailer;
5.3 Inspection after every 100 flight hours
Apart of required check list for the glider after every 100 flight hours, it is necessary to
check also thoroughly the FES system according next check list:
Inspection after every 100 flight hours
Date of inspection: ………………..
No
Checking
Conformity
Yes / No
Signature
1
FCU instrument wiring and functioning
2
Inspect ventilation opening - closing
3
Inspect propeller as per propeller manual
4
Inspect motor as per motor manual
5
Check mounting of the motor on a motor frame
6
Check gap between spinner and fuselage
7
Check all bolted connections
8
Check power cables for any damage
9
Check battery packs
10
Check 12V battery condition - if installed
11
Inspect controller and main contactor
12
Perform ground test run of the motor
13
Check functioning of the propeller brake
14
Check functioning of the propeller positioning
