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Document number RSUK0288
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The overhaul and test periods should be recorded in the appropriate aircraft worksheet
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service information (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc.) published by RSUK should be
formally technically assessed by the Owner/Operator and adopted if required to ensure
operational safety and reliability, compliance with service information should be recorded
in Part C of CAP 398, 399 or 400 (logbooks), or an approved equivalent.
MODIFICATIONS
Approved modifications which have been carried out to the gyroplane, engine,
components and radio after original manufacture, must be recorded in the appropriate log
book(s).
Any recurring inspection or maintenance task resulting from approved modifications
should be recorded in the aircraft worksheets.
DUPLICATE INSPECTIONS
Following initial assembly or any disturbance of a control system or vital point, the
procedures outlined in British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section A/8,
Chapter A6-2/B6-2 and A5-3 shall be applied. Certifications must be recorded in the
appropriate worksheet, log book or aircraft technical log. In summary, this procedure
requires that all and any such changes be cross checked by either a CAA approved
Inspector or Certified or CAA Authorised Engineer prior to first flight, and this cross check
shall be as thorough as practical – including physical tests if appropriate. In exceptional
circumstances the CAA also allow another qualified gyroplane pilot to cross check
modifications – this person must sign the logbooks to certify their actions with their pilots
licence no.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORKSHEETS
Worksheets shown in Section 7 must be issued and the tasks certified for all scheduled
maintenance checks. These worksheets become part of the maintenance records required
to be kept by the operator.
All maintenance carried out in connection with a particular check should be certified on
suitably referenced worksheets (an example available from the RSUK website) and
included in the gyroplane records. These worksheets must be cross-referenced in the
appropriate log book(s) giving general details of the additional maintenance carried out.
DEFINITIONS
Throughout the schedule the following terms and abbreviations have the stated
definitions;
SERVICE/LUBRICATION (SERVICE/LUB):
The term 'Service or Lubrication' requires that a component or system should be serviced
and/or replenished as necessary with fuel, oil, grease, water, etc., to the condition
specified.
INSPECT (INSP):
An ‘Inspection' is a visual check performed externally or internally in suitable lighting
conditions from a distance considered necessary to detect unsatisfactory
conditions/discrepancies using, where necessary, inspection aids such as mirrors,
torches, magnifying glass etc. Surface cleaning and removal of detachable cowlings,
panels, covers and fabric may be required to be able to satisfy the inspection
requirements.
OPERATIONAL CHECK (OP/C):
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