Chapter 2

Time Limits
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1. General:
1.1 This section sets forth mandatory requirements to maintain the airworthiness
conditions required for Type Certification as a result of the certification process.
1.2 Details about the mandatory requirements are listed in Airworthiness Limitations
Table of this Section.
1.3 The flight time recorded in the airplane log book is the time that is applicable for the
limits herein addressed.
NOTE: THE AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SECTION IS EASA APPROVED AND VARIATIONS MUST ALSO BE

APPROVED. THE AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SECTION IS FAA APPROVED AND SPECIFIES

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED UNDER SECS. 43.16 1 AND 91.403 2 OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION

REGULATIONS UNLESS AN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM HAS BEEN FAA APPROVED.

2. Airworthiness limitations table

J/C
Maintenance
ATA Component & P/N Interval Applicability
Requirement
Resource

Wing front spar assy

57-00 Life limit 17500 FH ALL
(212-57-10-0100-000) P2012 AMM

NLG Upper torque arm assy

32-00 Life limit 5000 Landings ALL
(212-32-20-0110-000) P2012 AMM

NLG Lower torque arm assy

32-00 Life limit 5000 Landings ALL
(212-32-20-0120-000) P2012 AMM

Main landing gear

32-10 Overhaul 10000 Landings ALL
(212-32-10-0000-001/-002) P2012 AMM

Nose landing gear

32-20 Overhaul 10000 Landings ALL
(212-32-20-0000-000) P2012 AMM

Inspection for free

55-20 Elevator Trim Tab surface 100 FH ALL
play P2012 AMM

72-30 Exhaust Valve and Guide Inspection 1000 FH ALL

Lycoming EMM

NIL EECS NTO Faults Clear fault code Before every flight ALL
Lycoming EMM

1
14CFR §. 43.16 < Airworthiness limitations>
2
14CFR § 91.403 < General>.
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3. Aircraft component time limits:

3.1 This section lists the Time Between Overhauls (TBO) of components that are
recommended to be replaced or overhauled within the specified time limit.
NOTE: FOR VENDOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN TECNAM AIRCRAFT, MAKE SURE TO CONSULT APPLICABLE

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, IN TERMS OF TIME LIMITS ADDRESSED ON VENDOR PUBLICATIONS.

IN OBSERVANCE OF THIS RECOMMENDATION MAY AFFECT THE AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS.

Maintenance J/C
ATA Component & P/N Interval Applicability
Requirement Ref.

Base on the capacity test results : minimum

Battery capacity is 80% of original capacity

24 Replacement ALL
(TB17) (True Blue Power - IM (Nr.9018 P2012 AMM

047)) (Sec 5.2.3)

ELT Battery Pack 1. Refer to Kannad Installation -Operation

25 Replacement N/A
( 406 AF - COMPACT) Manual -DOC08038F P2012 AMM

1. CAR 07-02A Article 300

2. Refer to Kannad Operation Manual

ELT Transmitter DOC 09078E

25 Replacement ALL P2012 AMM
(P/N Integra 406 GPS) 3. According to expiry date written on the
S10
battery pack and on the ELT label. (7

years from the date of manufacture)

Rudder/Aileron Trim Actuator

27 Replacement 1000 FH ALL
(B6-7T) P2012 AMM

Flap System Actuator

27 Replacement 15000 FH ALL
(212-27-50-0330-000) P2012 AMM

Fuel Filter
28 Replacement 600FH ALL
(212-28-20-1950-000) P2012 AMM

Oil hoses
79 Replacement On-condition (Note 1) ALL
(212-79-20-0100-000) P2012 AMM

Oil hoses
79 Replacement On-condition (Note 1) ALL
(212-79-20-0150-000) P2012 AMM

Oil hoses
79 Replacement On-condition (Note 1) ALL
(212-79-20-0160-000) P2012 AMM

NOTE 1: If MOD2012/018 is installed the replacement of Oil hoses is on-condition.

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4. Aircraft component scheduled checks

J/C
ATA Component & P/N Maintenance Requirement Interval Applicability

Disassemble the wheels and check for cracks, corrosion,

800 FH / 5 years
32-20 Landing gear dents, distortion and faulty bearings. Clean, check and ALL
(wof) A/C
repack wheel bearings with grease.

Visually inspect the wheel axes. Look especially for 800 FH / 5 years
32-20 Landing gear ALL
corrosion and cracks (ref to ATA 51-30) (wof) A/C

Disassemble and inspect the brake assemblies and examine

the parts (lining, disc and plates) for wear, cracks, war page,
800 FH / 5 years
32-20 Landing gear corrosion, elongated holes, etc. ALL
(wof) A/C
- Refer to maintenance manual (see Cleveland

Manual AWBCMM0001-21))

32-20 Landing gear NLG torque linkage arms replacement (Refer to ATA 32). 5000 Landings ALL
A/C

32-20 Landing gear NLG overhaul (Ref. ATA 32-20) 10000 Landings ALL
A/C

32-20 Landing gear MLG overhaul (Ref. ATA 32-10) 10000 Landings ALL
A/C

Visually inspect for corrosion cracks or other visible damage.

Check inlet fitting bosses and anchor bolt lugs for cracks.
32-40 Brake and Wheel System 1 year ALL
Check inlet flares on aircraft side of rigid hydraulic tubing for NOTE 1

cracks.

Check back plate attachment bolts for correct torque, no

32-40 Brake and Wheel System 1 year ALL
loosing could occur. NOTE 1

Check brake cylinder anchor bolts in torque plate bushings

32-40 Brake and Wheel System 1 year ALL
for sloppiness. NOTE 1

Check linings visually for extreme chipping on the edges.

32-40 Brake and Wheel System - Check wear: If it is < 2.54 mm (0.100 inch) it must be 1 year ALL
NOTE 1
replaced.

Visually check torque plate for corrosion, cracks, loose

32-40 Brake and Wheel System anchor bolt bushings or other visible damage. Anchor bolt 1 year ALL
NOTE 1
bushings must be flat against torque plate surface.

32-40 Brake and Wheel System Inspect brake lining for edge chipping and surface 1 year ALL
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deterioration. Normal use will result in some edge chipping.

A maximum of 10 percent surface loss is acceptable. Minor

accumulation of metal chips in lining is normal and not

NOTE 1
detrimental. Elongated rivet or pin holes are cause for

replacement. Smearing of lining material on the brake disc

which exceeds 30% of surface is cause for replacement.

Inspect brake disc for cracks, excessive wear, or scoring,

mounting hole elongation, corrosion and war page. Remove

corrosion and blend out small nicks using fine (400 grit) sand

paper.
32-40 Brake and Wheel System 1 year ALL
- Replace brake disc if worn below wear limits detailed NOTE 1

in Clever and Manual AWBCMM0001 latest issue.

- Coning of disc in excess of 0.015 inch (0.381 mm) is

cause of replacement.

Check wheel nuts to be sure they are properly installed and

have not worked loose. Bolt threads should be flush to 1-1/2

Brake and Wheel System thread sex tending beyond the nut. Nuts should be on the
32-40 1 year ALL
(Main Wheel Inspection) side of wheel opposite the brake disc (outboard side of NOTE 1

wheel), except in those cases where spline nuts and bolts

are used to secure wheel halves.

Check wheel nuts to be sure they are properly installed and

Brake and Wheel System
32-40 have not worked loose. Bolt threads should be flush to 1.5 1 year ALL
(Nose Wheel Inspection) NOTE 1
threads extending beyond the nut.

Brake and Wheel System Visually inspect tires for cuts, flat spots and tread or sidewall
32-40 1 year ALL
(Tire Inspection) damage. NOTE 1

Check inflation pressure. Proper inflation will provide

maximum tire and wheel life.

Brake and Wheel System - Pressure should be checked daily, when tires are
32-40 1 year ALL
(Tire Inspection) cool. NOTE 1

- Tubeless tires have an allowable 5% pressure loss in

any 24-hour period.

Inspect induction system filter according to Brackett Aero

71-00 Power plant See NOTE 2 ALL NOTE 2
Filters manufacturer manual. Verify expiry date.

71-00 Power plant Inspect the engine according to Maintenance Manual. See Ch. 4-2 ALL Ch. 4-2

71-00 Power plant Engine Overhaul according to Maintenance Manual. See Ch. 2-5 ALL Ch. 2-5
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Check the propeller for surface damage (skin cracks,

61-00 Propeller distortion, dents). Check the bolts torque values. 100 FHs ALL
NOTE 3
- Refer to ATA 51-30 & ATA 51-70.

Check propeller governor: check for oil leakage at propeller

61-00 Propeller governor's surface and at mounting pad. No oil leakage is 100 FHs ALL
NOTE 6
permitted.

61-00 Propeller Propeller overhaul according to Maintenance Manual. 2400 FHs ALL
Ch. 2-6

61-00 Propeller Governor overhaul according to Maintenance Manual. 2400 FHs ALL
Ch. 2-6

2000 FH/10

57-00 Wings Perform NDI inspection on the Wings attachments. years ALL

(wof)

600 FHs / 1 year

28-00 Fuel System Replace high pressure fuel system filter. ALL
(wof) NOTE 7

600 FHs / 1 year

28-00 Fuel System Perform fuel check valve operational test ALL
(wof) NOTE 7

Inspect fuel system check valve. Perform cleaning and 750 FHs / 1 year
28-00 Fuel System ALL
clogging indication check. (wof) NOTE 7

Monthly

24-00 Electrical System ELT inspection according to Maintenance Manual ALL

NOTE 5
Annually
S10

Check batteries charging each 6 months and recharge if

24-00 Electrical System 6 months ALL
necessary according to battery installation Manual NOTE 4

Perform visual inspection, charging each 24months

24-00 Electrical System 24 months ALL
according to battery installation Manual NOTE 4

Perform capacity check each 24 months according to battery

24-00 Electrical System 24 months ALL
installation Manual NOTE 4

Check communication equipment (including transponder)

23-00 Communication 1 years ALL
07-02A
according to local rules. Article
320

Check calibration of airspeed indicator and altimeter Perform

34-00 Navigation 2 years ALL
07-02A
leak test. Article
319
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Inspect magnetic compass for condition, operation and

34-00 Navigation security of installation. Perform Magnetic compass 2 years ALL

compensation procedure.

Check altimeter and airspeed indicator according to

34-00 Navigation 2 years ALL
07-02A
Navigation local rules. Article
319

NOTE 1: Cleveland Manual AWBCMM0001 latest issue

NOTE 2: Brackett Aero Filters Document I-194. (Pre-flight inspections, engine backfire inspection, 100 hour inspections, annual

inspections, filter element replacements.)

NOTE 3: Propeller CMM (see MT Propeller Doc.No E-124).

NOTE 4: True Blue Power Installation Manual and Operating Instructions -9018047.

NOTE 5: Kannad Installation - Operation Manual DOC 08038F or DOC09078E.

NOTE 6: Governor CMM (see MT Propeller Doc.No E-1048).

NOTE 7: The maintenance tasks, are replaced by the ones of Supplement S22, if MOD2012/097 is installed.

5. Engine overhaul (TEO-540-C1A)

Component P/N Time Limit Reference J/C

Service Instruction No. 1009BE

Engine TEO-540-C1A 2000 FHs
(Include Note 1 ~ 3)

NOTE 1: Turbochargers could require removal, prior to engine overhaul, for carbon removal and repair.

NOTE 2: Engines with reverse rotation have same overhaul times as corresponding normal rotation engines.

NOTE 3: If an engine is being used in “frequent” type service, by accumulating 40 hours or more per month, and has been so operated

consistently since being placed in service, add 200 hours to TBO time. (Engines affected by AD 2012-19-01 and not in

compliance with AD-2012-19-01 are not eligible for this TBO extension.)

6. Propeller time-limit component (REF TO MT SB-01)

Component P/N Time Limit Reference J/C

Propeller MTV-14-B-C-F/CF 195-30t 2400 FHs 72 M SB-01, TBO von Verstellpropellern MTV

Governor P881-71 2400 FHs 72 M SB-01, TBO von Verstellpropellern MTV