Technical data

13773-001
4-00
Page 2 31 July 2001
2. DESCRIPTION
A. Maintenance Limitations
(1) The scheduled maintenance requirements listed below are also included in AMM 5-20 (Sched-
uled Maintenance Checks). The following criteria must be adhered to:
(a) Paint Finish
To ensure that the temperature of the composite structure is kept below 150 degrees
Fahrenheit, the maximum allowable paint on the wing will have an absorptivity not greater
than 0.4, with an emissivity of at least 0.9. The maximum allowable paint on the fuselage
will have an absorptivity not greater than 0.6, with an emissivity of at least 0.7. (Refer to
51-30)
(2) Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) must be serviced and maintained by Cirrus Design
trained and authorized parachute system technicians only. Airframe and Powerplant license is
not sufficient credentials for performing maintenance on CAPS. Licensed Airframe and Power-
plant mechanics may visually inspect the parachute installation and activation handle installation
only as specified in 5-20 (Scheduled Maintenance Checks).
B. Replacement Limitations
The replacement items under this section are also included in AMM 5-10 (Time Limits and Mainte-
nance Checks - Overhaul and Replacement Schedule).
(1) Unless otherwise specified, the following components must be replaced with new components,
overhauled components, or components which have life remaining, at the intervals specified.
Item Replacement Limits
1. Engine There are no life limits on the engine or its
components. Refer to Chapter 5, Time Lim-
its and Maintenance Checks, for recom-
mended overhaul schedule.
2. Propeller There are no life limits on the propeller or its
components. Refer to Chapter 5, Time Lim-
its and Maintenance Checks, for recom-
mended overhaul schedule.
3. Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Rocket Motor
Replace with new or recharged unit every
10 years. Refer to Chapter 95, Special Pur-
pose Equipment.
4. Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Parachute
Replace with new or repacked (inspected/
repaired/repacked) unit every 10 years.
Refer to Chapter 95, Special Purpose
Equipment.
5. Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Reefing Line Cutters
Replace with new line cutters every 3 years.
Refer to Chapter 95, Special Purpose
Equipment.