VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECORD OF REVISIONS I
TABLE OF CONTENTS III
SCOPE 1-1
GENERAL 1-1
SAFETY OF FLIGHT AND SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTING 1-2
PILOT/OWNER SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 1-2
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1-3
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS 1-3
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2-1
TERMINOLOGY 3-1
DEFINITIONS 3-1
ACRONYMS 3-2
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4-1
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 5-1
FORMAT & GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF THIS MANUAL 5.1-1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUES, DATA, AND FORMS 5.2-1
PERIODIC AND CONDITION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 5.3-1
MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW, SERVICING OF FLUIDS, AND PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION 5.4-1
REPAIR OVERVIEW 5.5-1
ALTERATIONS OVERVIEW 5.6-1
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND ALTERATION TASKS 5.7-1
MAJOR REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS 5.8-1
OVERHAUL 5.9-1
APPENDIX A 1
TASK SPECIFIC TRAINING 6-1
VASHON AIRCRAFT “RANGER” SPECIFIC TRAINING - GENERAL 6.1-1
TYPE SPECIFIC TRAINING REQUIRED BY VASHON AIRCRAFT 6.2-3
SAFETY DIRECTIVES COMPLIANCE 7-1
SAFETY DIRECTIVES FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 7.1-1
TYPES OF SAFETY DIRECTIVES 7.2-1
MANDATORY SAFETY DIRECTIVES 7.3-1
OBTAINING LATEST SAFETY OF FLIGHT INFORMATION 7.4-1

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GENERAL
This manual has been prepared by Vashon Aircraft™ in accordance with the standards of ASTM
F2483. The manual provides the practices for the servicing and maintenance of the RANGER
R7™ “Ranger” Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and guidance for the necessary qualifications of
personnel performing the various levels of maintenance. It provides practices and guidance for
servicing and maintenance that can be performed by a qualified pilot and owner, the preventive
maintenance requirements of a 100-hour and an annual inspection, and the corrective line
maintenance actions for the repairs, alterations, and the removal and re-installation of
components.
The owner is reminded that it is her/his responsibility to ensure that Vashon Aircraft™ has the
appropriate contact information so that flight safety and other important information can be
communicated in a timely manner. Please use the form on the Vashon Aircraft™ website
(www.vashonaircraft.com) to register any changes in ownership or address. Alternatively,
complete the form on page 1-4 and e-mail, fax, or mail to the address below:
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: [phone]
Address: 19825 141st PL NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
USA
Vashon Aircraft™may also be contacted by telephone at: [phone]. Vashon Aircraft™
office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, US Pacific Time.
Service Alerts, Service Bulletins, and the latest versions of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and
Maintenance Manual Supplements for the Ranger aircraft may be found in the product support
section of Vashon Aircraft’s website (www.vashonaircraft.com/support).

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Figure 1.1.1 The Vashon Aircraft™ RANGER R7™ “Ranger” Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).
SAFETY OF FLIGHT AND SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTING
Please report any service difficulties or any other issue relating to flight safety directly to Vashon
Aircraft™ using the form on the website. Alternatively, complete the form on page 6 and e-mail,
fax or mail to the address in Section 1.1.
PILOT/OWNER SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
This manual identifies servicing and maintenance actions which can be performed by the owner
who holds a pilot certificate but who may not have received any specific authorized training in
the maintenance of the Vashon Aircraft RANGER R7™. The maintenance actions authorized in

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this manual comply with the intent of FAA 14 CFR Part 43.3 with regard to preventive
maintenance.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
This manual identifies the Ranger’s preventive maintenance tasks, which are to be
accomplished by qualified personnel, and include the actions for the 100-hour inspection and
the annual inspection.
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS
This manual identifies the line maintenance, minor repair, and minor alteration tasks that can
be accomplished by a holder of an LSA repairman certificate with either an inspection or
maintenance rating. Furthermore, it also instructs on heavy maintenance tasks that require a
certified airframe and powerplant mechanic and the approval of Vashon Aircraft to perform.
No major repairs, or major alterations, as outlined in ASTM F2483 Sections 7 through 9, or in
this maintenance manual, are authorized at this time for the Ranger aircraft.
Any major repairs, or major alterations, as outlined in ASTM F2483 Sections 7 through 9 can
only be performed by Vashon Aircraft or only as provided by Vashon Aircraft’s approved
engineering data.

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP FORM
Aircraft Serial Number:
RANGER R7-
Aircraft Registration Number:
CURRENT OWNER (Last, First)
NEW OWNER (Last, First)
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
PREVIOUS ADDRESS
Number and Street
NEW ADDRESS
Number and Street
City
City
State/Province
Postal Code
State/Province
Postal Code
Country
Country
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
SIGNATURE
DATE
FOR VASHON AIRCRAFT USE ONLY
Change of Ownership/Address Log Number:
Date Received:

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CONTINUED OPERATIONAL SAFETY REPORTING
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NAME (Last, First)
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
Number and Street
City
AIRCRAFT MODEL
State/Province
Postal Code
AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER
RANGER R7-
Country
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION NUMBER
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY OF FLIGHT ISSUE OR SIGNIFICANT SERVICE
DIFFICULTY:
SIGNATURE
DATE
FOR VASHON AIRCRAFT USE ONLY
COS Log Number:
Date Received:

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
ASTM F2483 Standard Practice for Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance
Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft
ASTM F2245 Specification for the Design and Performance of a Light Sport Aircraft
ASTM F2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport
Aircraft
14 CFR Part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration

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