Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887:schedule:5:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 5 (pt 6/11)
Character Range: 318392–321189

fasteners, baffles and internal braces;
 (b) inspect the spreader, spreader gate and controls;
 (c) inspect the spray pump fan, fan mount, fan brake, spray pump lines, booms and boom supports;
 (d) inspect the emergency dump doors and dump controls.
(11)  Take the following additional action if the aircraft is a seaplane:
 (a) inspect the external covering and internal structure of the floats or hull;
 (b) drain the bilge compartments, refit and re‑lock the drain plugs;
 (c) inspect the float attachment struts, bracing wires and attachment fittings;
 (d) inspect the water rudders, water rudder attachments and water rudder controls, operate and check them for full and free movement in the correct sense and for correct locking;
 (e) inspect the protective treatment and finish.

Section 2  The engine
(1)  Check the external and internal required placards.
Note: Reference should be made to the aircraft flight manual and airworthiness directives for the required placards.
(2)  Take the following action in relation to the cowls:
 (a) remove, clean and inspect the cowls, cowl flaps and fastenings.
(3)  Inspect, and record the compression of, each cylinder.
(4)  Take the following action in relation to the engine oil system:
 (a) drain the sump or tank and refit the plug and lockwire;
 (b) drain the oil cooler and refit and secure the hose;
 (c) either:
 (i) remove, inspect, clean and refit the pressure filter and lockwire; or
 (ii) remove, open and inspect the cartridge full flow filter and fit a new cartridge and lockwire;
 (d) inspect the oil cooler, oil temperature control valves, oil tank and attachment fittings;
 (e) inspect all oil lines, fittings, breather pipe and the oil cooler shutter;
 (f) refill the sump or tank with the recommended grade and quantity of oil.
(5)  Take the following action in relation to the ignition system:
 (a) remove the spark plugs, clean and inspect them, check the spark plug electrode gap, test the spark plugs and renew them if required;
 (b) inspect the spark plug high tension leads and ceramics;
 (c) inspect the magneto housing;
 (d) inspect the breaker compartment and cam follower;
 (e) inspect the breaker points for serviceability and check the breaker points gap, magneto engine timing and synchronisation;
 (f) inspect the switch and earth leads;
 (g) refit and torque the spark plugs;
 (h) refit the spark plug high tension leads.
(6)  Take the following action in relation to the fuel system:
 (a) place the fuel selector in the off position;
 (b) remove, inspect, clean and refit the fuel strainers and screens and lockwire;
 (c) drain and flush the carburettor fuel bowl and refit the plug and lockwire;
 (d) inspect the carburettor or fuel injection components;
 (e) inspect the throttle and mixture shafts;
 (f) inspect