Air Tractor, Inc. Inspection Page 1 DAILY INSPECTIONS Use the Preflight, Walk-Around Inspections called out in the Operation section of this manual. PERIODIC INSPECTIONS The figures in parenthesis indicate approximate flying hours between inspections. A Progressive inspection procedure is recommended, but the time between inspections should not greatly exceed those indicated below. PROPELLER (25) Move blades to low pitch and check exposed portion of piston for corrosion, galling or nicks. (25) Examine all exterior parts of propeller blades for corrosion, bends, nicks, etc. Examine entire leading edge, trailing edge and tip portions of blades for develop- ment of cracks. 3. (100) Check piston tightness. Correct torque is 720 pound-feet. 4. (100) Check security of counterweight bearing and shaft installation, Check clearance Mi (imum clearance between counterweight bracket and bronze thrust wash should be .003 to .006 inch. ENGINE AND MOUNT 1. (60) Check for loose nuts and broken lock wire. 2 (60) Inspect exhaust system for cracks and signs of burning. 3. (60) Inspect all control linkages for security and correct travel. Remove excessive play by adjusting the threaded sections of each control rod. 4. (100) Check accessories for security. Check tightness of cylinder hold-down nuts and push rod cover nuts. 5. (100) _ Inspect cylinders for leaks at barrel to head connection and for cracks around spark plug bushings. Inspect inter-cylinder drain hoses. 6. (100) Check torque on mount bolts at fuselage (800 inch-pounds). 7. (100) Inspect all welds at engine mount clusters. Inspect vibration isolators for condition and security of clamp. 8 (100) Check torque on bolts through vibration isolators (160 inch-pounds on nut). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 (60) Check battery for condition, charge, and water level. Check battery vent lines and tubes for clogging. 2, (60) Inspect wires around battery and along fuselage tubes for chafing or loose connections.Inspection Page 2 Air Tractor, Inc. 3. (60). Inspect relays and other electrical components in vicinity of battery and on firewall for loose connections, signs of short, ete. 4, (100). Inspect starter and alternator connection to engine, and wiring to terminals. 5. (100) Remove R/H side skin below hopper and check wire bundle for security and chafing at firewall 6. (100) _ Inspect under instrument panel for loose wires or chafing, or evidence of shorting. (It may be necessary to remove control stick for comfort). FUEL SYSTEM 1. (100) Remove and clean fuel strainer in carburetor. Check fuel pump seals by watching overboard drain during run-up. 2. (100) Check the wobble pump for leaks. (See page 18 Maintenance Section). Remove and clean filter screen in wobble pump. 3. (100) Check all drains for leaks. Check fuel valve for leaks. 4, (100) Have someone actuate wobble pump to pressure fuel lines and check for leaks in all fuel lines and connection from below cockpit floor to carburetor on engine. Look for loose fittings and line chafing. 5. (100) Check for fue! line chafing from tank to header tank. Check fuel vent lines for signs of chafing or leaks. Check security of header tank. 6 (100) Check fuel tanks for leaks. 7. Annual: Drain fuel tanks and check ""E” position on fuel receiver. (See page 17, Maintenance Section) 8. Remove finger strainers (steel elbow) from fuel tank and clean. 9. Fill fuel tanks and check “‘F' position on fuel receiver. 10. Inspect throttle and mixture control rods for cracks and wear at fairleads. Check security of connections to quadrant, bellcranks, and carburetor. Check smoothness of operation and full travel betwéen stops on carburetor. OIL SYSTEM (60) Check oll tank for security and snug clamps on oil lines at fittings. Check tank for leaks. (60) Check oil cooler mounting and check fittings for leaks, (60) Check oil hoses for chafing or leaks. 4, (100) Remove oil sump plugs and examine cavity for metal particles. In a new installation, presence of particles does not necessarily mean trouble. Investigate, and if no faults are discovered ground test with new oil. Re-check for metal particles and if quantity present warrants engine change, also change oil, clean oil cooler, oil tank, and lines. (Gee Pratt & Whitney Maintenance Manual No. 118611). 5. (100) Remove, disassemble, inspect and clean pressure oll strainer. 6. (100) Remove and clean the scavenge oil strainer, located in the rear of the sump under the scavenge oil re-circulation line. 7. (100) Change oil. Drain the “'Y"" drain on the firewall and the three drains on the engine.Air Tractor, Inc. Inspection Page 3 Remove the forward 9 spark plugs and after new oil is put in tank crank engine with starter until oil pressure shows on the gauge. Replace spark plugs and harness. Safety oil “Y"” drain and sump plugs. INDUCTION SYSTEM 3, 4 6, (60) (60) (100) (100) (100) Check the induction duct flexible connections for deterioration, splits, etc. and for security of the hose clamps. ‘Check the security of the backfire flap on the induction duct mounted on the firewall. Inspect the spring inside the duct for wear and check that it holds the flap firmly closed. Inspect the leather seal on the flap for deterioration. Check the carburetor hot air muff around the lower exhaust manifold for clearance of the intake pipes, clearance of the exhaust sleeves, and cracks in the corners. Check full travel of the hot air valve and be sure there is slight cable pressure holding valve in “*Cold’’ air position when the push-pull control on the instrument panel is pushed full in. Check the carburetor air induction screen for inspection and cleaning. The screen is. sandwiched between the carburetor inlet base and the casting that attaches to it. The screen has a gasket (p/n 39505) on each side. If the screen is damaged or clogged, replace or service it (p/n 47420). Visually inspect air filters (Fram p/n CA-161PL) for dirt accumulation and proper sealing on each end. Clean filters if necessary by removing and with an airgun blow- ing from the inside out. Replace when deterioration is obvious. IGNITION SYSTEM (60) (60) (60) (100) (100) (100) (100) Inspect, clean and gap (.015 - .018) the spark plugs. Inspect Ignition cable assembly for loose connections, damaged spark plug leads, chafing and security of mounting. Inspect spark plug lead ceramic connectors for presence of oil, dirt, cracks, or chips. Check condition and security of magneto mounting and ground wires. Check ignition switch for proper operation. Check mags with engine running with manifold pressure equal to field elevation (See operation section). Clean the breaker compartments, distributor rotors and distributor blocks with a clean dry cloth. Timing check: The breaker points on both magnetos should just open, simultaneously when the piston is 25 degrees before top center. Refer to P & W Maintenance Manual No. 118611 for breaker point adjustments and further timing instructions. MAIN LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES 1. 2. (60) 60) Inspect tires for cuts, wear, and inflation. (43 psi) Inspect brakes for lining wear, condition of disc, brake fluid leaks, etc. Check torqueInspection Page 4 Air Tractor, Inc. 3. (60) 4, (60) 5. (100) 6. (100) 7. (100) 8 (100) 9. (800) 10. As Rad. 11. Annual: TAILGEAR 1 60) 2. (60) 3. (100) 4, (100) 5. As Rad. 6. Annual: 7. Annual: 8 (100) 9. (800) plate for cracks. Inspect inside and outside edges of wheel for cracks. Inspect for security of brake line. Check master cylinders for leaks, test firmness of brakes and bleed if necessary, check for ample fluid in brake reservoir. ‘Check main gear clamp block for straightness with straight edge. Check attach bolts visually. Pull park brake lever back to rivet head during taxi and apply brakes to assure park brake valve does not come ‘“On.”* heck operation of parking brake and look for leaks. Check torque on main gear attach bolts: (See page 8 of Maintenance Section) Check main gear leg visually for cracks, nicks, or corrosion. Check distance between main gear legs for evidence of yielding (See page 11 of the Maintenance Section). After 1,000 hours make this check every 100 hours, and after 1,500 hours make this check every 50 hours. Change main gear bolts in accordance with schedule on pages 7 through 9 of this manual. Hoist aircraft in accordance with hoisting instructions and check for looseness in main gear attachments. This would be good time to change any bolts that are nearing end of safe life. Inspect tire for wear and inflation (35 psi). Check lock pin operation and condition of centering springs. Jack tail wheel clear of ground and check for looseness of housing on spring (See page 6 of Maintenance Section). Torque bolts to 1,300 inch-pounds torque. With tail whee! off ground, rotate wheel for signs of dry wheel bearings. Check for looseness on axle, check locking pin for free engagement to fork, check fork for loose- ness in housing, check for wear on brass wear plate. Change tail bear bolts in accordance with schedule on pages 7 through 9 of this manual. Remove tail wheel lock pin housing, slide out locking pin, and check for straightness and wear. Lubricate, re-install and check alignment as called out on page 7 of the ‘maintenance section of this manual Jack under the stabilizer strut fitting and check for looseness of the tail spring to the fuselage frame. Also change the forward spring attach bolt. Check condition of aluminum pad under spring. Check tail gear spring visually for cracks or nicks. ‘Check distance from clamp block to floor for evidence of yielding (See page 9 of the maintenancé section). After 1,000 hours make this check every 50 hours. FUSELAGE FRAME 1. (100) Check for cracks on vertical fin front spar attach brackets. Check for cracks aroundAir Tractor, Inc. Inspection Page S (100) (100) (100) tail spring attach area. Check for cracks around main gear attach area. Inspect engine mount attach busings and surrounding tubes for cracks. Inspect area around wing attach bushings for cracks. Inspect all other highly stressed areas for cracks such as rear spar fittings, skin attach brackets, spray boom attach tubes, flap control attachments, control stop brackets, etc. Check condition of paint and re-finish where necessary. FUSELAGE FIXED SKINS 1. Annual: Tighten all screws attaching the fixed skins. Look for elongated holes in the angles if loose screws are found. 2. Annual: Inspect for cracks or corrosion on all fixed skins. A corroded part should be replaced or else stripped and re-painted as called out in the maintenance section. 3. (100) Inspect dispersal equipment boots at fuselage skin attachments for wear. 4, (100) _ Inspect for skins chafing on other parts, such as the vertical fin, or in the area around the tail spring. CONTROL SYSTEM 1, (100) Check rudder cables for wear at pulley locations and at entrance to fuselage. 2. (100) Check tail wheel lock cable for wear at pulley and at entrance to fuselage. Check spring on end of lock cable for wear. 3. (100) Check for wear in the aluminum rudder adjust channel. 4, (1,000) Remove rudder pedal castings and check for cracks around bronze bushings. Also check bushings in master cylinder attach strap. 5. (100) Check rudder pedal attach brackets and tube for cracks. 6. (100) Check ail aileron push-rods and bellcranks for bearing condition, clearance to other parts, loose check nuts, end-play in bellcranks. 7. (100) Check all elevator push-rods and belicranks for bearing condition, clearance to other arts, loose check nuts, end-play on belicranks, wobble in idlers. 8 (100) _ Check cockpit controls for end-play or slack. 9. (100) Check for missing neoprene washers at aileron and elevator stops. 10. (100) Cycle flaps and listen for unusual rubbing noises. Check for wobble in 90° flap belicranks, and torque on the ANG attach bolts. Check for bent arms on the 90° bell- ‘cranks. Check that flaps do not exceed markings in down position. 11. (100) Check rubber coupling in flap motor connection. Check for loose wires around flap actuator. 12, (100) Check elevator tab free play (Not to exceed .20" total travel.) 13. (100) Read maintenance section on Rudder Controls, Elevator Controls, Cockpit Controls, and Trim Tab Controls and perform inspections called out in those sections. 14. (100) Read maintenance section on Gate Box Controls, Spray Lever Controls and perform inspections called out in those sections.Air Tractor, inc. Inspection Page 6 AT-301 February 1, 2006 WINGS (100) Remove inspection covers and cheok for cracks in ribs or spar webs. (100) Inspect wing skins for cracks, loose rivets, and for corrosion. Keep clean. Annual: Inspect wing attach angles for signs of wear, cracks, or missing nuts. (See Service Letters #36 and #89) 4, (1,000) Remove and inspect the rear spar bolt per instructions on page 13 of the maintenance section. 5. Annual: Remove (one at a time) the three ANS bolts through the wing attach angles and check for wear or hole elongation (See page 13 of maintenance section). 6. (2,000) Remove hopper and check the wing center splice connection as deseribed on pages 13. and 14 of the maintenance section of this manual. Thereafter, conduct this check at total airframe times of 4,000 hours, 5,500 hours, 6,500 hours, 7,300 hours, 8,000 hours, and every 500 hours thereafter. ees AILERONS 4. (100) Check condition of counterweight attachment, (100) Check condition of aluminum hinges and attachment to spar, check steel hinges for corrosion or cracks. 3. (100) Check aileron push rod for cracks in threads and bearing condition. 4. (100) Inspect all skins, spar, and ribs for cracks, loose rivets. Inspect around counterweight support structure for cracks. (100) Check aileron travel: 23° up, 15° down + 1°. FLAPS 4. (100) Check condition of stee! hinges and attachments to spar. 2. (100) Inspect flap push-rods for bearing alignment, dragging on other parts, freedom of movement. 3. (2,000) Replace the RE4M6 bearing on the aft end of the flap push-rods. 4, (100) With flaps full down, move ailerons through full travel to check clearance between flap and aileron push-rods. 5. (100) Inspect all skins, spar, and ribs for cracks, loose rivets, or corrosion. 6 (100) Check flap travel and rigging (See page 19 of maintenance section). EMPENNAGE + 4. (100) Check vertical fin front spar attach bolt torque at fuselage fitting (100 Inch-pounds at nut). 2, (100) Inspect vertical fin rear spar for cracks above top tongeron connection. . (100) Check torque on all bolts connecting rudder and elevators to fixed surfaces and at elevator horn connection to pedestal and push-rod. Torque should be 50 inch-pounds at the nut.Air Tractor, Inc. March 30, 2003, 4, (100) Check stabilizers and vertical fin for skin cracks, loose rivets, oracks in spars , ribs, corrosion 5. (100) Check trim tab attachments to elevators. Check horn 6. Annual: Remove gap covers from stabilizers and check torque on bolts attaching stabilizers to fuse- lage. 7. (100) Inspect stabilizer struts for corrosion, check bolt torque and snug check nuts, 8. (100) Inspect fabric on elevators and rudder for cracks or tears. Inspect drain grommets in rudder bottom and elevator trailing edges 9. (1,000) Remove and inspect eyeolts iin stabilizer at strut tings for cracks or bolt wear. 10. (100) Inspect dorsal attachment screw for torque and hole elongation. 11. (100) Inspect all elevator and rudder hinges for wear. 12, (100) _ Inspect bushings and bolts through rudder horn for wear. 18. (100) Check control surface travel: Elevators 30° up, 18° down, Rudder travel 18° R. or L.. All travels + 1°. 14, (100) Check elevator trim tab travel: 11° up, 10° down #1 1/2°. 15, (100) Check stabilizer atttaching pedestal for cracks por S/L #180A. When the replacement pedes- tals installed, inspections may be performed on an annual basis. cockPIT 1. (100) Check condition of seat belt and shoulder harness. 2. (100) Check instrument lines for leaks, chafing, security. 8, (100) Check windshield and canopy door glass for missing screws, cracks, scratches, or crazing. 4, (100) Check condition of markings on instruments and placard condition. 5. (100) Check door hinges and latches for snug. Inspect weatherstripping around door frame. 6 (100) Check condition of seat covers. DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT 1, (100) Check gate box seal for leaks, check bottom load flange on gate box for leaks, check gate box attachment to hopper for leaks. 2, (100) Check condition of hopper lid gasket. Replace if required. 3. (100) Check spray pump strut over-center latches for tension and satety position. 4. (100) Check to see if plumbing on discharge side of pump is safety-wired to top of pump. 5. (100) Check bottom loading plumbing connection to control valve as loose clamps will blow off plumbing here. 6. (100) Check boom attach arms for security. Check boom connections to boom “Tee” for leaks. 7. (100) Inspect all quick-couplers to see if coupler arms are safety wired together. 8 (100) Clean strainer screen and check O-ring seal 9, (100) _ Check control valve for leaks or loose ball. 10, (100) Check all hoses for deterioration. Tighten all hose clamps. 11. (100) Check for loose hex nipples and loose nozzles in booms. 12, (100) Check condition of boom pressure gauge, tubing, and connection to gauge and boom, 18. (100) Check fan brake lever for proper adjustment. Rotate fan with brake off to check for drag, 14, (100) Check bottom load valve for leaks. Remove shims if worn.Inspection Page 8 Air Tractor, Inc. drag. 14. (100) Check bottom load valve for leaks. Remove shims if worn.