Step | Annual Maintenance Activity |
2-10 | Remove exhaust manifold covers (shrouds); check for corrosion |
2-11 | If minor, remove rust from exhaust headers and paint with high-temperature spray paint |
2-12 | Replace air filter and check for condition |
2-13 | Check carb heat linkage |
2-14 | Clean and safety wire gascolator |
2-15 | Check fuel line for leaks |
2-16 | Inspect and replace rubber engine mounts, as needed |
2-17 | Inspect integrity of pushrod and valve system |
2-18 | Inspect integrity of exhaust manifold (Broken or missing studs; gaskets) |
2-19 |
Remove propeller, install cowlings, and reinstall propeller
and check torque
|
2-20 | Add oil to engine - Very Important! |
Part 3 | Inspect Aircraft Structure |
3-1 | Inspect wing spars through underwing inspection covers (AD on spar inspection) |
3-2 | Inspect control linkages, hinges and control horns and connections |
3-3 | Inspect wing root and aileron linkages and aileron cables and pulleys |
3-4 | Inspect rudder and horizontal stabilizer linkages, control horns, and cable connections |
3-5 | Inspect cable control pulleys in fuselage, especially rudder cable pulleys |
3-6 | Inspect stick and cable linkages and controls, front and back seats |