Wing surface inspection - Service Bulletin
PIPISTREL VIRUS SW 600 D · Service Bulletins
Overview
This service bulletin provides instructions for a visual inspection of the wing surface on various Pipistrel aircraft models, including the Virus SW 600 D. It addresses potential damage attributed to different fuel qualities and outlines compliance requirements.
- Applicable to all fuel-driven Pipistrel aircraft with integrated wing fuel tanks.
- Visual inspection required for both wings in specific areas.
- Compliance deadline is by February 28, 2022.
- Report findings with detailed pictures to Pipistrel.
- No special personnel requirements; owners can perform the inspection.
- Required materials include a ladder, ruler, light, and camera.
Document
Source
Originally published by dulv.de. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 2021
- File size ·
- 260 KB
- Publisher ·
- dulv.de
- Language ·
- en
What is the Wing surface inspection - Service Bulletin?
The Wing surface inspection - Service Bulletin is a service bulletins for the PIPISTREL VIRUS SW 600 D, dated 2021.
Where does the Wing surface inspection - Service Bulletin come from?
This copy of the Wing surface inspection - Service Bulletin was originally published by dulv.de and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Wing surface inspection - Service Bulletin published?
The Wing surface inspection - Service Bulletin — the PIPISTREL VIRUS SW 600 D service bulletins on file — is dated 2021.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the PIPISTREL VIRUS SW 600 D.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Inspection Requirements
Visual inspection of wing areas where fuel tanks are located, focusing on the upper side of the wing, fore of the main wing spar.
Compliance and Reporting
Findings must be recorded and reported to Pipistrel, with compliance documented through a service document compliance form.
Affected Aircraft
Includes models such as Sinus, Virus, Taurus, and Apis, covering all serial numbers.
Possible Anomalies
Inspect for uneven surfaces, dents, swelling of paint, and blisters.
Materials Required
Inspection can be done with a ladder, ruler, light, and camera; no special requirements for personnel.
Mass and Balance
The inspection does not affect the mass and balance of the aircraft.
Full document text
DOA No.: SLO.DOA.002 Wing surface inspection Service Bulletin Document-No.: SB-100-00-80-013 Issue: A00 Page: 1 of 6 DOH temp.: FDO-00-10-346_B00 All rights reserved. Reproduction or disclosure to third parties of this document or any part thereof is not permitted, except with the prior and express written permission of Pipistrel Group's R&D division, Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o., which is authorized to publish technical documentation for Pipistrel Group's subsidiaries. SB Issuer/TC holder Company name: Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o. Address: Vipavska cesta 2, 5270 Ajdovščina, Slovenia Website: www.pipistrel-aircraft.com Contact: +38653658160 Type: Sinus, Sinus NW, Virus, Virus SW, Virus SW 127, Virus SW 600 D, Taurus, Apis Model: Sinus 447, Sinus 503, Sinus 582, Sinus 912, Sinus 912 LIGHT, Rotax 912 UL, Rotax 503 UL-2V, Sinus 912 MAX, Virus 582, Virus 912, Virus 912 LIGHT, Virus 912 MAX, Virus SW 80, Virus SW 100, Virus SW 100 Rotax 912 ULS, Virus SW 80 Rotax 912 UL, Virus SW 100 iS, Virus SW 914, Virus SW 600, Virus SW 600 D, Virus SW 600 D iS, Virus SW, Virus SW iS, Taurus 503, Apis M, Apis Bee FUNCTION: NAME: DIGITAL SIGNATURE WITH TIMESTAMP: Verified and approved: HOA deputy Jernej Pristavec The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref. SLO.DOA.002 DOA No.: SLO.DOA.002 SB-100-00-80-013 Issue: A00 Pipistrel Vertical Solutions Page: 2 of 6 List of issues and alterations ISSUE REASON FOR ALTERATION PAGES AFFECTED DATE OF ISSUE A00 Initial issue all 23.12.2021 DOA No.: SLO.DOA.002 SB-100-00-80-013 Issue: A00 Pipistrel Vertical Solutions Page: 3 of 6 SB Name: Wing surface inspection Category: Information / Recommended / Mandatory Subject: Visual Inspection of wing surface. Affected Aircraft: All fuel driven Pipistrel aircraft with integrated wing fuel tanks; -Sinus, Sinus NW, Virus, Virus SW, Virus SW 127, Virus SW 600 D, Taurus, Apis: All Serial numbers Date of issue: 23.12.2021 Date of effect: 23.12.2021 Time of Compliance: By 28.02.2022 Reason: Attributed to different quality of fuels, damage has been reported on some aircraft with integrated fuel tanks. Actions: Part 1: Visual inspection of affected wing areas Perform visual inspection of both wings in the area where fuel tank is located – upper side of the wing, fore of main wing spar, between the wing root and the fuel-cap plus 100 mm (4 inches). Configurations with double fuel tanks in each wing shall be inspected till furthest of the two fuel-caps plus 100 mm (4 inches). Possible anomalies: uneven surface, dents, swelling of paint and/or laminate, blisters. See examples of possible wing defects in following figures: Figure 1 DOA No.: SLO.DOA.002 SB-100-00-80-013 Issue: A00 Pipistrel Vertical Solutions Page: 4 of 6 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 DOA No.: SLO.DOA.002 SB-100-00-80-013 Issue: A00 Pipistrel Vertical Solutions Page: 5 of 6 Part 2: Reporting findings and compliance Take detailed pictures of the affected areas placing a ruler nearby (see figure 4 in Part 1). Use sufficient light source to make anomalies more visible. Any findings must be recorded and reported to support@pipistrel-aircraft.com. Pipistrel will get back to you with further instructions if deemed necessary. Report compliance with this SB by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link below and filling out/submitting Pipistrel’s service document compliance form. https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/support/other-service- document-compliance-form/ Documents: N/A Personnel and site requirements: No special requirements, can be accomplished by owner. Required Material: Ladder, ruler, light, camera. Mass and Balance: Not affected. Required Records: The aircraft’s technical documentation must be updated to reflect compliance with this SB. Remarks: N/A DOA No.: SLO.DOA.002 SB-100-00-80-013 Issue: A00 Pipistrel Vertical Solutions Page: 6 of 6 This page is intentionally left blank. END OF SERVICE BULLETIN