SECTION 1 / GENERAL
This Maintenance and Instruction manual is supplemented by the Users and Maintenance
Handbooks specific to the airframe, the engine and, if fitted, the parachute.
These handbooks define the conditions of use, as well as the maintenance regime required to
maintain the airworthiness and serviceability of this aircraft.
The Pilot-in-Command (PIC):
- will use this aircraft (ULM) for sport, leisure and air work only
- is responsible for the state of airworthiness of the aircraft (ULM) which he pilots
- is holder of a valid current certificate and/or license, necessary to the particular activity
- is the holder of an endorsement for this type of aircraft
- will abide by the Regulations and Rules pertaining to Aviation in the country of use and/or
registration.
- will conform to the recommendations stated in the Maintenance and Instruction manuals relating to
this aircraft (ULM), relating to, amongst other things, the flight envelope, the flight and weight
limitations and maintenance requirements
- will make sure that the aircraft (ULM) is used in conformity with its identification card and that it has
not been modified (it is forbidden to modify a whole or a part of the elements composing the aircraft
or to add elements by modifying the estimate of weight)
- will check that the identification/registration card is valid and that the identification markings (a
minimal height of 50 cm for France), attached to the under-surface of the aerofoil, are easily
readable
- will observe the elementary rules of flight safety: a thorough PRE-FLIGHT, PRE-TAKEOFF, PRE-
LANDING and PRE-MANOEVER procedures and fly always with reference to the ‘CONE OF
FLIGHT SAFETY’, etc….
This document was drawn up in accordance with the current French Regulations, relating to
ultra/microlight (ULM) aircraft.
Note: Be aware of the Regulations regarding the maintenance of Microlight (ULM) aircraft and
the responsibilities of the Pilot in Command and/or owner of a Microlight (ULM) in the country
of registration of the Aircraft. DTA SARL will NOT be held responsible.
Be aware that Microlights (ULM) in France are not, subject to certification.
Safety
The information given by the instrumentation can be erroneous. The engine can break down. The
movement of air by nature is unpredictable. It can be sudden and violent and thus compromise the
safety of the aircraft.
To pilot an aircraft (ULM) is an activity which can involve dangers and which requires adequate
training.
Address
D.T.A SARL Aérodrome F-26200 MONTELIMAR
MAUT – EN DYN 450 Edition : June 2005 Section : 1 - 01
