Preventative Maintenance Schedule

Pre-flight Check: 

• Remove any loose objects from floor of craft;
• Check skirts and drag flap for damage;
• Check choke for free operation;
• Ensure fanguard is properly secured;
• Ensure hull drain plugs are in place;
• In cold weather remove ice from fanguard, air filter, floor of craft, underneath engine and rudders;
• Make sure the engine cooling fan is not blocked with leaves or grass;
• Check the navigation and instrument lights;
• Check the scupper valves (on older models only).

Post-flight Check:

• In salt water conditions hose down all metal parts with fresh water;
• Re-fuel and grease fan bearings more often in salt water areas.

After First Ten Hours of Operation:

• Grease fan bearings;
• Check belt tension;
• Check top pulley and fan mounting bolts for tightness;
• Check engine mounting bolts for tightness;
• Inspect air filter and wash/oil it as necessary

Every Ten Hours:

 

• Grease fan bearings;
• Check bottom hull for damage;
• Check choke and throttle cables for free operation; in salt water conditions lubricate with silicone lubricant
• Check skirts and drag flap for damage and repair
• Check fan blades for damage; replace if necessary

Every 25 Hours:

• Check thrust frame bolts for tightness;
• Check belt for tension, fraying or bad tracking;
• Check windshield, heatshield and fanguard for security or damage;
• Check drag flap rope for tightness;
• Inspect engine spark plugs.