TABLE OF CONTENTS
Log of Revisions .....................................................................................................3
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction............................................................................................................7
1.1. How to Use This Supplemental Manual..........................................................7
1.2. Availability and Revisions................................................................................8
1.3. General Description..........................................................................................9
1.4. Dimensions, Locations and Nomenclature....................................................10
2. Maintenance Manual...........................................................................................15
2.1. General Practices ............................................................................................15
2.2. Product Listings ..............................................................................................15
2.3. Fastener Torque..............................................................................................16
2.4. Fastener Torque Values (Except where otherwise noted)...........................17
2.5. Fastener Use and Discretion...........................................................................19
2.6. Inspections .......................................................................................................20
2.7. Special Inspections..........................................................................................22
2.8. Float Handling and Jacking...........................................................................23
2.9. Floats Installation............................................................................................23
2.10. Conversion from Wheels to Floats.................................................................35
2.11. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................46
2.12. Conversion from Floats to Wheels.................................................................46
3. Repair Manual .....................................................................................................49
3.1. Struts ................................................................................................................49
3.2. Composite Float Hulls ....................................................................................49
3.3. Repair Types and Procedures........................................................................50
3.4. Impregnation of Fabric ..................................................................................51
3.5. Resin Mixing....................................................................................................51
3.6. Preparation of Fiberglass Materials..............................................................52
3.7. Surface Coat Application (Gel Coat) ............................................................53
3.8. Keel and Wear Strip Attachment..................................................................53
4. AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS ................................................................55
5. Illustrated Parts Catalogue.................................................................................57
5.1. List of Figures..................................................................................................57
APPENDIX A. Catalog Pages for PA-18 “Wide Body”.....................................................89
