Carbureted Maintenance Schedule
The aircraft has components that require regular inspection intervals and ultimately have a service lifespan. There are two ways components are categorized: hours and cycles. Hours are defined as time that the aircraft is in flight. Cycles are defined as the number of flights completed (one takeoff and landing). It is critical to log flight hours and cycles to ensure that preventive maintenance occurs when needed.
| Component | Preflight | Maintenance Interval | Service Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe | ✓ | 100 hours | 2,000 hours |
| Propeller | ✓ | 300 hours | |
| Fuel | ✓ | 1 month | |
| Spark Plugs | 50 hours | ||
| Fuel Filter | 300 hours | ||
| Engine Vibe Mounts | ✓ | 150 hours | |
| Avionics Battery | ✓ | Monthly, see Battery Storage | 200 cycles or 2 years |
| Servos | ✓ | 300 hours |
The maintenance schedule may change due to ongoing flight testing, evaluation, and customer feedback.
EFI Engine Maintenance Chart
| Item | Every 50 hrs | Every 100 hrs | Every 150 hrs | Every 200 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Plug Gap | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Replace Spark Plug | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Replace Fuel Filter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clean Air Filter | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Clean Injector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Replace Injector | ✓ | |||
| Replace Fuel Pump | ✓ | |||
| Replace Flow Valve | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Replace Fuel Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Replace Throttle Actuator | ✓ | |||
| Replace Exhaust Gaskets | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Replace Prop Bolts | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Replace Engine Bearings | ✓ | |||
| Replace Engine Gaskets | ✓ | |||
| Piston Rings | ✓ | |||
| Cylinder Inspection | ✓ | |||
| Crankcase Inspection | ✓ | |||
| Replace Alternator Bearing | ✓ | |||
| Replace Silicon Boots | ✓ | |||
| Replace CHT | ✓ |