CIRRUS AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 5-00: TIME LIMITS AND MAINTENANCE CHECKS

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Time Limits And Maintenance Checks

5-00: TIME LIMITS AND MAINTENANCE CHECKS

1. General

This chapter provides the recommended intervals for the overhaul and replacement of compo-
nents, and the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the airplane. The recommended
time limits and maintenance checks given in this chapter were created to meet the requirements
of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Other Regulatory Authorities can have different require-
ments. Follow the requirements of the Regulatory Authority of the country where the airplane is
registered.
• CAUTION •
Recommended overhaul and replacement times are listed in Section 5-10, Time Limits. These
maintenance items must be incorporated into the 100-Hour or Annual inspections as appli-
cable. (Refer to 5-10)
• NOTE •
Refer to the applicable manufacturer’s approved Instructions For Continued Airworthiness
(ICA), for maintenance information related to accessories, instruments, and/or other equip-
ment not covered in these instructions. (Refer to 5-00)

A. Scheduled Maintenance Programs and Requirements

• NOTE •
It is important to note that Owners and Operators of non-commercially operated
aircraft, for example private owners, require only an Annual inspection.
Because the 100-Hour Inspection items are identical to the Annual Inspection
items they are listed under the same column in Section 5-20, Scheduled Mainte-
nance Report. However, 100-Hour Inspections are not required for non-commer-
cially operated aircraft. It is the operator's responsibility to follow the
requirements of the airworthiness authority of the country where the airplane is
registered.
All civil airplanes of U.S. registry must undergo a complete inspection each 12 calendar
months as required by 14 CFR § 91.409. Compliance with the regulations is accomplished
using one of three methods; Traditional Annual Inspection or Traditional 100-Hour Inspec-
tion.

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(1) Traditional Annual Inspection Program

The Traditional Annual Inspection Program utilizes 14 CFR § 43, Appendix D to inspect
the airplane. Annual Inspection inspection items are listed under the Traditional
Program column on the Scheduled Maintenance Report in Section 5-20. (Refer to 5-20)

(2) Traditional 100-Hour Inspection Program

The Traditional 100-Hour Inspection Program is required, in addition to a complete

Annual Inspection, for civil airplanes of U.S. registry which are operated commercially
(for hire). The 100-Hour inspection items are identical to the Annual Inspection items
and are listed under the Traditional Program column on the Scheduled Maintenance
Report in Section 5-20. (Refer to 5-20)

(3) Progressive Inspection Program

The Progressive Inspection Program allows the work load to be divided into smaller
operations over a specific time period. Two different progressive inspection programs
are defined, each with a different time period depending on the operator's typical or
expected annual utilization. At the completion of a Progressive Inspection Program
the aircraft will have undergone a full Annual Inspection in accordance with the
requirements of 14 CFR 91.409(d). Two programs were developed to maximize inspec-
tion efficiency. The first is intended for aircraft with annual expected usage rates in
excess of 200 hours; the second is intended for aircraft with annual expected usage
rates less than 300 hours. Each owner/operator must choose which program they will
use. The Progressive Inspection Programs inspection items are identical to the Annual
Inspection items and are broken into either two or three cyclical phases listed under
the Progressive Inspection Phase columns on the Scheduled Maintenance Report in
Section 5-20. (Refer to 5-20)

B. Traditional Inspection Program Intervals

(1) Annual Inspection Time Intervals

The inspection interval to the next Annual Inspection may not exceed twelve calendar
months. For Example: If an inspection were signed off on 15 September 2016, the next
Annual Inspection would be due and must be accomplished no later than 30
September 2017. All subsequent Annual Inspections will be due in September unless
the schedule is reset by performing an Annual Inspection early.

(2) 100-Hour Inspection Time Intervals

The interval between 100-Hour Inspections should never be exceeded by more than
10 hours, and then only if additional time is required to reach a place where the
inspection can be satisfactorily accomplished. Additionally, the time the interval was

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exceeded must be included as flight hours in the next interval. For example: If a
100-Hour Inspection was due at 650 flight hours and was actually signed-off at 658
flight hours, the next 100-Hour Inspection is due at 750 flight hours, not 758 flight
hours. Inspection tolerances cannot be accumulated.

C. Progressive Inspection Program Intervals

Progressive Inspection Program intervals should never be exceeded by more than 10 hours,
and then only if additional time is required to reach a place where the inspection can be
satisfactorily accomplished. At the completion of the progressive inspection, the program
will accomplish a full inspection of the aircraft, constituting an Annual Inspection. If all
Phase Inspections for each 1 year period are not completed within 12 calendar months, all
remaining Phase Inspections must be completed to maintain airworthiness as required by
14 CFR § 91.409.

(1) Progressive Inspection Program Eligibility

Cirrus SF50 airplanes are eligible for the Progressive Inspection Program. Airplanes
must meet one of the following conditions:
1) The airplane must have less than 100 hours total time in service, calendar time
remaining within the Annual Inspection period, and comply with all applicable
Airworthiness Directives, Special Inspection Requirements, and Mandatory
Service Bulletins before initiating the Progressive Inspection Program.
2) Airplanes with more than 100 hours time in service must complete an Annual
Inspection and comply with all applicable Airworthiness Directives, Special
Inspection Requirements, and Mandatory Service Bulletins before initiating the
Progressive Inspection Program.

(2) Initiating the Progressive Inspection Program

To initiate the Progressive Inspection Program, the owner or operator must:

1) United States: Submit a letter of request and a copy of the Progressive Inspection
Program for approval to the Flight Standards District Office having jurisdiction
over the area in which the applicant is located. (See Figure 5-00-1)
A certified mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization or an appropriately
certified Repair Station will be required to supervise or conduct the Progressive
Inspection. Approval must be obtained before initiating this program.
2) International: Submit the appropriate applications and a copy of the Progressive
Inspection Program for approval to the government agency having jurisdiction
over the area in which the applicant is located.

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3) Make an entry in the airplane maintenance records stating that airplane has
been placed on the Progressive Inspection Program in accordance with 14 CFR §
91.409 (d), noting the airplane total time in service and date.

(3) Conducting the Progressive Inspection Program

1) Pre-Inspection:
a) Review airplane inspection records and maintenance history.
b) Determine which Phase Inspection is due.
c) Note any discrepancies indicated by owner or operator.
d) Determine and comply with any FAA Airworthiness Directives. Ensure
required compliance will not become due prior to the next scheduled
inspection and contrary to the instructions contained within the directive.
e) Inspect airplane records to determine hourly and calendar replacement
times for components and expendable filters.
2) Complete the applicable Phase Inspection:
• NOTE •
Inspection must be completed or supervised by a certified
mechanic holding an Inspector Authorized (IA) or a Certi-
fied Repair Station.
The Progressive Inspection Program provides a checklist for each Phase Inspec-
tion and is used in conjunction with the Cirrus Aircraft Airplane Maintenance
Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog, and all other applicable manufacturer and
vendor maintenance, service manuals, and bulletins. Each Phase Inspection
outlines Routine and Detailed maintenance/inspection tasks. These tasks are
numbered in sequence and must be performed in sequence. Each Phase Inspec-
tion form must be completed in full.
a) Each Phase Inspection begins with the Airplane Operational and Func-
tional Check. (Refer to 5-30)
This check allows for the operational check of essential airplane systems.
Any defects found during the operational check should be noted and
addressed before returning the airplane to service.
b) Perform the specified Inspections. Check or initial each inspection item.
c) Each Phase Inspection ends with an Airplane Operational and Functional
Check and a Post Run-Up Inspection. These inspections allow for the oper-
ational check of essential airplane systems, leak checks, and status verifica-
tion of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and airplane documents.

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d) In the airplane maintenance records:

• Enter date of inspection and airplane total time.
• Enter type of inspection accomplished.
• Enter the signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by
the maintenance Facility/Inspector.
• Enter the following or similarly worded statement:
“I certify that in accordance with a Progressive Inspection Program a
Routine Inspection of (identify whether airplane or components) and
a Detailed Inspection of (identify components) were performed and
the (airplane or components) are (approved/disapproved) for return
to service”.
If disapproved, the entry will further state “a list of discrepancies and
un-airworthy items dated (date) has been provided to the
owner/operator”.
• Enter the hours when next inspection will be due. Example: “Next
Phase Inspection due at 526.25 time in service”.
e) At the conclusion of the last Inspection repeat the program.
3) Airplanes Away From Normal Base of Operation
If airplane is away from base of operation where inspections are normally
conducted, a certified technician holding an Inspection Authorization or appro-
priately certified Repair Station may perform inspection. The inspection will be
completed in appropriate sequence and in accordance with procedures and
forms of technician who would normally perform the inspection. Electronic
transmittal is acceptable means of communicating procedures and forms from
normal base of operation to technician performing inspection.

(4) Canceling the Progressive Inspection program

The owner or operator must notify the local Flight Standards District Office, or if
outside the United States, the government agency having jurisdiction over the area in
which the applicant is located, in writing before discontinuing the Progressive Inspec-
tion Program. After discontinuance, if enrolling in Annual Inspection the first Annual
will be due within 12 calendar months after completion of the last inspection phase. If
enrolling in the 100-Hour inspection, the first 100-Hour inspection will be due within
100 hours of the last inspection phase.

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Figure 5-00-1: Sample Letter of Request

Submitted To: Federal Aviation Administration

Flight Standards District Office Date: _________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: _______________________ Phone:__________________ Fax: __________________

______________________________________________________________________________________
In accordance with FAR 91.409 (d), the undersigned desire to use and request acceptance of the Cirrus
Aircraft Progressive Inspection Program for use as an Approved Aircraft Inspection Program. The subject
facility has appropriate housing, equipment, and technical information for the necessary disassembly and
proper inspection of the aircraft.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Certificated Mechanic with Inspection Authorization:
Name: ___________________________________________ Certificate No.: ________________________
Certificated Airframe Repair Station:
Name: ___________________________________________ Certificate No.: ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
The aircraft qualifies to begin the Progressive Inspection Program because:
___ it is a new aircraft with less than 100 hours time in service.
Date of Original Airworthiness Certificate ______________________________________________
Total Time in Service to Date ______________________________________________
___ an Annual Inspection was completed less than 100 hours ago.
Date of Annual ______________________________________________
Total Time in Service at Annual ______________________________________________
Total Time in Service to Date ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Aircraft Registration Number: _________________________ Aircraft Model: _____________________
Aircraft Serial Number: ______________________________ Engine Model: _____________________
Engine Serial Number: ______________________________ Propeller Model: ____________________
Propeller Serial Number: ____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Registered Owners Name: ________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _______________________ Phone: ________________ Fax: ________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Operator Name: ________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _______________________ Phone: ________________ Fax: ________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Service Facility Name: ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _______________________ Phone: ________________ Fax: ________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

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D. Airplane Operational and Functional Test

Operational and Functional Tests must be performed before and after Scheduled Mainte-
nance Inspections to detect any airplane abnormalities or malfunctions. These inspections
are listed in Section 5-30, Airplane Operational and Functional Tests. (Refer to 5-30)

E. Unscheduled Maintenance Checks

Abnormal airplane operations require special maintenance checks. Definitions and inspec-
tion procedures for hard/overweight landings, overspeed, severe air turbulence, lightning
strike, high drag/side loads due to ground handling, and ground gusts are listed in Section
5-50, Unscheduled Maintenance Checks. (Refer to 5-50)
• CAUTION •
Airplanes operated for Air Taxi operation or other than normal operation and
airplanes operated in humid tropics or cold and damp climates, etc., may need more
frequent inspections for wear, corrosion, delamination, and/or lack of lubrication.
For these conditions, periodic inspections should be performed until the operator
can set his own inspection periods based on experience. For maintenance practices
pertinent to operation in harsh environmental conditions, see Unscheduled Mainte-
nance Checks section of Time Limits and Maintenance Checks. (Refer to 5-50)

F. Referenced Instructions For Continued Airworthiness and Other Publica-

tions

The latest revision to the following publications should be used in conjunction with this
manual:

Vendor Manual Title Manual Number

Ametek Model No. MG94M-1 Motor MG94M-1

Assembly Component
Maintenance Manual with
Illustrated Parts List

Air Comm Corporation Cirrus SF-50 Air Conditioning SF50EC-200M-1

System Recommended Service
Instructions

Appareo RDM-300 Installation Overview 600840-000044

Air Comm Corporation Component Maintenance PR-SF50-105

Manual and Illustrated Parts
Catalogue

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Vendor Manual Title Manual Number

Avox Abbreviated Component 35-20-25

Maintenance Manual With
Illustrated Parts List for Mask
Container System Assemblies

Beringer 18 x 5.5 Wheels and Brakes MM-ETSO-004

Maintenance Manual

Beringer 5.00-5” Wheels and Brakes MM-ETS-007

Maintenance Manual

CAV Aerospace General Practices Manual TKS 30-19-46

Tube and Couplings

Concorde ICA and Supplement for Valve 5-0171

Regulated Lead-Acid Main
Battery

Dukes Aerospace Repair and Overhaul Instruction 5917-03-4

Procedure (ROIP)

Enviro Operating, Servicing, and GM04-101

Component Maintenance
Manual

Garmin Cirrus Perspective Touch by 190-01979-XX

Garmin Pilot's Guide

Garmin Cirrus Perspective Touch+ by 190-02470-XX

Garmin Pilot's Guide

Garmin Perspective Touch Cockpit 190-01980-XX

Reference Guide

Garmin Perspective Touch+ Cockpit 190-02471-XX

Reference Guide

Garmin Cirrus Perspective Touch 190-02093-XX

Integrated Avionics System Line
Maintenance Manual

Garmin Cirrus Perspective Touch+ 190-02093-XX

Integrated Avionics System Line
Maintenance Manual

Garmin GDC 74(X) Air Data Computer 190-00303-15

Installation Manual

Garmin GDC 72(X) Air Data Computer 190-01855-00

Installation Manual

Garmin GDL 59 Wi-Fi Datalink Installation 190-00837-00

Manual

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Vendor Manual Title Manual Number

Garmin GDL 69/69A Installation Manual 190-00355-07

Garmin Traffic Collision Avoidance 190-00587-50

System (GTS 825/855/8000)
Installation Manual

Garmin GWX 70 Installation Manual 190-00829-01

Garmin GWX Processor Installation 190-02009-00

Manual

Garmin GMA 36x Installation Manual 190-00858-01

Garmin GRS 77/GMU 44 Installation 190-00303-10

Manual

Garmin GMU 44B Installation Manual 190-02129-00

Garmin GRS 79 AHRS Installation Manual 190-01852-00

Garmin GTX 33 Transponder Installation 190-00906-00

Manual

Garmin GTX 3X5 Transponder TSO 190-01499-02

Installation Manual

Garmin GDU 1400W Installation Manual 190-00303-28

Garmin GDU 1450W Installation Manual 190-00303-9C

Garmin GDL 84/88 Installation Manual 190-01122-00

Garmin GEA 71 Installation Manual 190-00303-40

Garmin GEA 71B Installation Manual 190-01807-00

Garmin GIA 63 Installation Manual 190-00303-05

Garmin GIA 64W Installation Manual 190-01912-00

Garmin GMC 7xx Installation Manual 190-00303-70

Garmin GSA 8X/GSM 85(A) Installation 190-00303-72

Manual

Garmin Servo Gear Box (GSM 86) 190-00303-83

Installation Manual

Garmin Iridium Satellite Transceiver (GSR 190-00836-00

56) Installation Manual

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Vendor Manual Title Manual Number

Garmin Pitch Trim Servo / Actuator (GSA 190-00303-85

9000/GSM 9100) Installation
Manual

Garmin GTC 58X Installation Manual 190-01624-00

Garmin GRA 55 Radar Altimeter 190-01277-05

Installation Manual

Hartzell Engine Technologies ES-6904 Alternator Owner’s HET P/N ES-1032

Manual ICA

Kannad 406 AF-COMPACT ELT Installation DOC08038D

and Operation Manual

Kannad 406 AF-COMPACT ELT Initial DOC09081C

Installation Manual

Kannad ELT Operation Manual DOC09078C

Lexavia EVS LCD2000-640 Installation EVS LCD2000-640

and Operation Manual

Lexavia EVS LFD2000-SF50 Operation LFD2000-SF50

Manual

Meggitt Polymers and Heated Inlet Assembly MPCL-0309-068

Composites Component Maintenance
Manual Cirrus SF50 BAIPS

Mid-Continent Model MD302 Series Standby 9017782

Altitude Module Installation
Manual and Operating
Instructions

Michelin Aircraft Tire Care & Service MAT-CSM 32-45-01

Manual

Pacific Scientific Component Maintenance 26-24-20R0

Manual with Illustrated Parts List
86 Cu In Fire Extinguisher

Goodyear Aircraft Tire Care & Maintenance N/A

Manual

Triumph 32-10-04 MLG Component TS00932-7000-CMM

Maintenance Manual

Triumph 32-20-03 NLG Component TS00932-6000-CMM

Maintenance Manual

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Vendor Manual Title Manual Number

Triumph 32-10-05 MLG Actuator TS00932-7400-CMM

Component Maintenance
Manual

Triumph 32-20-04 NLG Actuator TS00932-6400-CMM

Component Maintenance
Manual

True Blue Power Installation and Operating 9018047

Instructions TB17 Series
Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery

UTAS Pressure Switch Abbreviated 30-10-35

Component Maintenance
Manual

UTAS Water Separator Abbreviated 30-10-44

Component Maintenance
Manual with Illustrated Parts List

UTAS Ejector Flow Control Valve 30-10-48

Abbreviated Component
Maintenance Manual with
Illustrated Parts List

UTAS Pressure Regulator/Reliever 30-10-58

Component Maintenance
Manual with Illustrated Parts List

UTAS Silver Urethane Pneumatic 30-10-66

Deicers Component
Maintenance Manual

Williams FJ33-5A Line Maintenance 111343-201

Manual (LMM)

Winmate Industrial LCD Monitor User 91521112100C

Guide (In-Flight Entertainment)

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