APEX R2000 Service Manual 

SIN 001 to 378 

Alpha Avlalion Ud 

Section 3: Airworthiness Limitations, Time 

limits~ & Maintenance Inspections 

3.1 General 

This section describes tho Time Limits, Rouline Inspections and Unscheduled Inspections required 

to ensure the applicable aircraft remains in an airworthy state through out its' life. Instructions 

concerning the repair, or replacement of components found unserviceable during Inspection, will be 

found In the sections corresponding to the particular systems. 

3.2 Airworthiness Limitations 

3.3 

The following table identifies the time limits and inspection interval set by Alpha Aviation 

Manufacturing Ltd for the APEX R2000 serios aircraft. 

The following limitations are approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and may not 

be changed w1thout Airworthiness Authority approval. 

Item life limitation -------- and ------------ .-------------, Inspection 

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Airframe All R2000 

series 

Recommended Componen r~J~en~nee 

Applicability 

All 

ate: .. 7 AUG 20\5 

~'V 

The following table Identifies the time limit.s set b .\" Manufacturing Ltd for the R2000 

series aircraft. Service experience, variations in operati dilions and frequency of operation 

are some of the factors taken into consideration when estab lshlng a TBO. 

Because of the great variation between operators and the manner in which the aircraft Is 

maintained, consideration should be given to reduction (or Increasing) of the stated TBO's. In these 

cases application should be made to your local Airworthiness Authority for approval. 

Item TBO -Applicability 

Engine Refer to latest Issue of Textron Lycoming 

Servic All e lnstruclton 1009 

Propeller TBO set by manufacture All 

Seat Belts 12.J! re_pjace All 

Other Items: 

• El T Battery - Replacement date on unit. 

Fuel, m & Hydraulic Brake System hoses - Replace at 10 years or date marked on hose, 

whichever Is less. 

Ducts (Engine side) -10 yr replace. 

• Instrument Panel VIbration Isolators - 10 yr replace. 

• 'Flutes' & '1/4 Wave' Exhaust Silencer rubber mounts- 5 yr replace. 

3.4 Specific, non periodic checks 

3.4.1 

Issued: Aug 2015 

Engine after 25 hours operating 

After the first 25 hour'l operation time, new, remanufactured or newly overhauled 

engines should undergo a 50 hour Inspection Including draining and renewing 

lubrication oil. These engines should be operated on straight mineral oil for a mlnlmum 

of 50 hours or until oil consumption has stabilized. 

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3.4.6 

Powerplant 

1 Carefully check engine mount and attachment to the firewall structure 

2 Check battery support and firewall surrounding attachment. 

3 Check state of piping, lines, cables, flexible lines. engine controls. 

Inspection after flight in turbulence or when the load factor has 

been exceeded 

Thoroughly check all surfaces (fuselage, wings, tail unit) 

1 Check all rivets (sheared, loose) 

2 Check panels and fairings (possible distortion, wrinkfing} 

3 Chock tail unit attachment points 

4 Check engine attachment points 

5 Ensure that all controls are free to move fully 

6 Check canopy guide rails 

7 Carry out a complete rigging and asymmetry check 

3.4.7 Engine inspection following propeller impact 

Refer to Textron Lycoming Service Bulletin 553A (or latest revision). 

3.4.8 Inspection after exposure to high and gusty wind conditions 

3.4.9 

Issued: Aug 2015 

This cannot bo considered as a true flight case but it is normally included in specific, 

non periodic checks. 

Landing gears 

1 Check legs for di:;tortion, cracks. Check state of axles. 

2 Check leg/wing and leglfuselage attachment points 

3 Check state of tyres 

Flight controls 

1 Ensure that flight controls are free to move fully. Check cables where in contact 

with pulleys. Check pulley attachment points 

2 Check flight control stops 

3 Check all bellcranks 

4 Check flight control surfaces deflection angles 

Wing 3500 hr Inspection 

On reaching 3500 hrs the wings shall be removed from the fuselage and the following 

inspections carried out. 

Record location of each bolt on removal. 

2 Carry out inspection of internal wing structure and main, front and rear wing 

attachment fittings. Use optical aids as necessary to ensure complete 

inspection. 

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Carry out a Visible Dye Penetrant inspection of the steel double plates on main 

spar to fuselage attachment fittings. Refer to drawing below for specific location 

of expected crack locations. Nolo this inspection may be carried out using Eddy 

Current equipment if appropriate instrument and trained personnel are 

available. Replace cracked plates. While plates are removed inspect under lying 

structure for cracks. Any failure found during these inspections must be notified 

to Alpha Aviation Manufacturing ltd. 

Carry out a Fluorescent Magnetic Particle inspection of the front, main and rear 

spar attachment bolts. If no defects are detected the bolts may be refitted in 

their original location using new nuts. If one bolt fails inspection then all bolts 

must be replaced. 

Refit wing in accordance with instructions in Section 4. 

Initially torque bolts to 16 ft/lb (22Nm) for pre-load then torque to 22 ft/lb (30Nm) 

+3.5 fUib (5Nm), ~ . Note: Nuts and threads to be free from Mastinoxlgrease. 

Repeat wing inspections at every 750 hours 

If bolts are replaced for any reason they shall be inspected at 750 hour intervals in 

accordance with Para 3.4.9 (4). 

3.5 Inspection Schedule 

3.5.1 Terminology 

Issued: Aug 201 S 

Flight Time 

Time taken from the moment the aircraft first moves for the purpose of flight, until the 

moment it comes to rest allhe end of the flight. Includes taxiing and holding time. 

Time In Service 

Means, for maintenance records, the elapse time from the aircraft leaving the surface 

until touching It again on landing. 

Routine Inspection 

Means, in relation to a scheduled inspection, a visual inspection of an aircraft and its 

components, systems and equipment as far as practlcal without disassembly. 

Detailed Inspection 

Means, in relation to a scheduled inspection, a thorough examination of an aircraft and 

its components, systems and equipment with such disassembly as necessary in ordor 

to detect defective parts which could lead to failure. 

Visual investigation or visual check 

It is ono of the components of the above mentioned routine inspection. The aim is to 

ensure that a given element is in good serviceable condition. This inspection is carried 

out visually. "in situ'. 

Example: Search for cracks or corrosion 

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