JS-MD 3 RES
Flight Manual Supplement
MD11-AFM-00-002
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 24-Mar-23
Page 9
–3
9.1.3
Inspections
The following inspections should be performed on a regular basis
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typically prior to installing the batteries into the fuselage:
•
Verify the lifting handles on top of each battery are securely
attached to the hard-shell case with no indication of detaching
or signs of loose fasteners
•
Verify the latch plate at the rear of each battery is firmly
attached to the hard-shell case and its fasteners are secure
•
Visually inspect the multi-pin connector at the front of the shell
for any sign of contact pin damage or debris. Clean with
filtered compressed air and/or electrical contact cleaner spray.
Additionally inspect the fasteners that secure the connector to
the shell
•
Verify the locator guide pin at the front of the shell is without
any play and rigidly attached to the case
•
Verify the integrity of the exhaust port sleeve at the lower front
region of the shell
•
Visually check that the low-profile fasteners around the edge of
the shell are secure
•
Inspect the entire shell (especially the bottom sliding surface
and the corners) for any indication of wear, cracks, or
puncturing through the walls
Trailer Considerations
Batteries have a mass of approximately 50 kg (110 lbs) for the pair.
Their placement in the trailer (if stored outside the fuselage) can
therefore affect the CG of the trailer noticeably. The trailer behaviour on
roads and motorways can be made unstable rendering the towing
vehicle unsafe to drive.
