AC 121-1A

Change 4Historical

Advisory circular · Standard Operations Specifications - Aircraft Maintenance Handbook

Approved
July 7, 1978
Last reviewed
October 25, 2024
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AC121-1A CHG 3AC120-21AC120-24A
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AC 121-1 · 1 version
Revision
A, change 4
14 CFR parts
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Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 22, 2025.

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Indicator, EGT, oil temp & pressure 5,000 X X Indicator, torquemeter 5,000 X X Switch, P2 starter cutoff O.C. X X Tachometer generator 2 E.O. X X Thermic corrector O.C. X X Calib @ E.C.

Torque transmitter E.O. X X AVM Transducer O.C. X Calib @ E.C.

AVM Indicator O.C. X Calib @ E.C.

AVM Amplifier O.C. X Calib @ E.C.

Engine Exhaust - Chapter 78 X X X X Tailpipe & clamp O.C. X X Tailpipe insulating blanket O.C. X Engine Oil System - Chapter 79 X Heat exchanger, oil/fuel O.C. X X F/C @ E.O.

Oil filter O.C. X Inspect @ 1/2 P Switch, low pressure warning O.C. X X F/C @ E.O.

Tank, engine oil O.C. X X Temperature probe O.C. X X F/C @ E.O.

Transmitter, oil pressure O.C. X X F/C @ E.O.

Starting - Chapter 80 X X Micro pump 2 E.O. X X Relay, starting 12,000 X X X Starter/generator E.O. X X Brush checks Air equip-400 hours SEB - 600 hours Starter relay box O.C. X X Effective date ____________________ Page 16 of 16

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

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SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AERSPATIALE (SNIAS) NORD-262A Detail Insp. L PF P BIP OTHER Water Methanol System

- Chapter 82 24,000 X X X X Filter element O.C. X X Inspect @ 2P Indicator, water/met. flow 4,000 X X Indicator, water/met.

quantity 8,000 X X Calib @ 4,000 Metering unit, water/met.

flow 4,000 X X Pump & motor, water/met.

boost 4,000 X X Switch, low pressure warning 8,000 X X Calib @ 4,000 Transmitter, water/met. flow 4,000 X X Transmitter, water/met.

quantity O.C. X X X Valve, check 12,000 X F/C @ 4,000 Valve, isolation 8,000 X X Valve, water/met. control 8,000 X X Effective date ____________________ Form Approved.

OMB. No. 04-R0075.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - SUPPLEMENT

GENERAL SNIAS N262A/M-298 These pages apply to N262A aircraft modified in accordance with STC 2369SW. Those portions of the airframe and/or systems

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unaffected by the modification will continue to be maintained in accordance with the operators' currently approved Operations Specifications.

Abbreviations and definitions listed for the basic N262A Aircraft Maintenance Operations Specifications apply to this supplement also.

Samples listed in this supplement are industry samples and are to be submitted by the first operator attaining the specified time limit.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262A/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 21 - Air Conditioning and Pressurization Valve airflow - 5,000 X Sample 2 @ 2,500 Switch, overpressure sense O.C. X Valve, pressure regulating 5,000 X Venture, flow limiter O.C. X Switch, bleed air overheat O.C. X Air cycle machine 5,000 X Sample 1 @ 2,000, 1 @ 4,000 Valve, ACM bypass O.C. X Sample insp. 2 @ 2,000 Separator, water O.C. X Clean or

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replace coalescer @ P Switch, temp. supply O.C. X Heat exchanger, O.C. X Leak test secondary 1 @ 2,000, 1 @ 4,000 Sensor, cabin temp. O.C. X Sensor, duct temp. O.C. X Selector, cabin temp. O.C. X Controller, cabin temp. O.C. X Precooler, nacelle O.C. X Leak test 1 @ 2,000, 1 @ 4,000 Effective date ____________________ Supplement Page 3 of 11

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262A/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 22 - Autopilot Control, altitude Collins P/N 229-9015-010 O.C. X Sensor, airspeed Collins P/N 229-9016-010 O.C. X Servo, trim Collins P/N 622-0965-001 6,000 X Sample 1 @ 3,000 Control, pitch & turn Collins P/N 622-1210-001 O.C. X

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Servo, aileron Collins P/N 622-2366-001 6,000 X Sample 1 @ 3,000 Servo, rudder & elevator Collins P/N 622-2366-002 6,000 X Sample 1 @ 3,000 Gyro, vertical Collins P/N 792-6694-001 2,500 X 23 - Communications * Maintenance program to be approved by local ACDO 24 - Electrical Inverter, solid state Jet P/N S1-2500B O.C. X X 25 - Furnishings Seat, passengers & F.A. O.C. X X X Galley unit O.C. X X Effective date ____________________ Supplement Page 4 of 11

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262A/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 26 - Fire Protection Detector, engine fire O.C. X X X Detector, nacelle fire O.C. X X X Extinguisher, engine & APU fire O.C. X X 27 - Flight Controls No changes

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28 - Fuel System Filter, fuel O.C. X Inspect @ 1/2 P 29 - Hydraulic Power Valve, electric shutoff O.C. X Pump, hydraulic boost 2,000 X Sample 1 @ 1,000 Limiter, hydraulic flow O.C. X Pump, engine driven 2 E.O. X Sample 1 @ 1 E.O.

30 - Ice & Rain Protection Filter, hydraulic isolating O.C. X Inspect @ 3 P Restrictor, hydraulic flow O.C. X Reservoir, hydraulic isolating O.C. X Relay, prop deice O.C. X Transformer, windshield heat O.C. X Ammeter, prop deice O.C. X Effective date ____________________ Supplement Page 5 of 11

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262A/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 30-Ice & Rain Protection Cont'd

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Transmitter, deice pressure O.C. X Controller, windshield heat O.C. X Boot, engine lip deice O.C. X Annual F/C Boot, airframe deice O.C. X Annual F/C Valve, hydraulic shutoff O.C. X Timer, prop deice O.C. X Annual F/C Valve check O.C. X Annual F/C Valve deice distributor O.C. X Annual F/C Regulator, deice pressure O.C. X Annual F/C Valve, deice distributor O.C. X Annual F/C Actuator, inertial separator 2 E.O. X Annual F/C Brushblock, prop deice O.C. X Timer, airframe deice O.C. X Annual F/C Indicator, deice pressure O.C. X Annual F/C Separator, deice water O.C. X Valve, hydraulic shutoff O.C. X Annual F/C Switch, deice pressure O.C. X Annual F/C Effective date ____________________ Supplement Page 6 of 11

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262/M-298

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ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 31 - Instruments No Changes 32 - Landing Gear No Changes 33 - Lights Strobe lights Grimes P/N 30-0516-1 & 30-0863-1/2 O.C. X X Power supply, strobe Grimes P/N 60-2290-1 O.C. X Coder, strobe lights Grimes P/N 70-0125 O.C. X 34 - Navigation *Maintenance program to be approved by local ACDO 38 - Water/Waste Toilet, chemical O.C. X X X 49 - Auxiliary Power Note: APU related unit TBO's stated in APU operation hours Valve, APU fuel shutoff O.C. X Valve, APU bleed check O.C. X Bench check @ 3,000 Starter - generator, APU 3,000 Inspect @ 1,000 Filter, APU Fuel O.C. X APU, engine 3,000 X Sample inspect 1 @ 1,000 1 @ 2,000

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE -- SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 52 - 57 Structure Chapters The basic structure remains unchanged by the M-298 modifications and the structural inspection requirements are therefore identical, however certain additional sample inspections are recommended as follows:

53 - Fuselage No Change 54 - Nacelles Zones 412, 422, 413, 1 BIP X Sample

423. detailed Inspection of firewall visual and engine mount attach inspection points 1 @ 2,000 and 1 @ 4,000 Zones 412, 422, 415, 1 BIP X Sample 425 detailed Inspect interior and visual exterior of nacelles inspection 1 @ 2,000 and 1 @ 4,000 Inspect all flight and 3 BIP X Sample 1 @ engine control cables, 1 BIP & 1 bellcranks and @ 2 BIP associated equipment in

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nacelles Detailed visual 1 BIP X Sample 1 @ inspection of nacelles 2,000 and structure, center 1 @ 4,000 section attach angles, forward side of front spar, spar rails and brackets Effective date _____________________ Supplement Page 8 of 11

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE -- SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PH P BIP OTHER 55 - Stabilizers No Change 57 - Wings No Change 61 - Propeller System Governor, prop overspeed E/O X Propeller, assembly 1,500 Sample inspect 2 @ 750 Relay, autofeather delay O.C. X Shaft, prop sync O.C. X Inspect @ E/O Control, prop sync O.C. X Pick up, prop sync 2 E.O. X Actuator, prop sync 2 E.O. X Inspect @ E/O

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Switch, auto feather O.C. X Governor, propeller E.O. X 71 - Powerplant Cowl, engine O.C. X Mount, engine O.C. X Mag Part Insp. @ E.O.

72 - Engine Engine P & W PT6A-45A 1,500 X X X Sample Insp. 1 @ 1,000 & 1 @ 1,250 Hot Section Insp. 1/2 E.O.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE -- SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 73 - Engine Fuel System Indicator, fuel flow 5,000 X X Totalizer, fuel used 5,000 X X Controller, fuel heat 2 E.O. X Conditioning unit, fuel flow O.C. X Valve, fuel shut off O.C. F/C @ engine change Pump, fuel engine driven E.O. X

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Transmitter, fuel flow 5,000 X Heat exchanger, oil/fuel O.C. X Pump, engine fuel E.O. X Fuel control unit E.O. X Valve, check O.C. X Transmitter, fuel pressure 5,000 X Pump, EPA fuel drains O.C. X F.C. @ 3P Indicator, fuel pressure 5,000 X 74 - Ignition Exciter, ignition unit O.C. X Ignitor O.C. X 76 - Engine Control System Engine control linkage O.C. X Insp. @ E.O.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE -- SUPPLEMENT SNIAS N262/M-298

ATA CHAPTER OH L PF P BIP OTHER 77 - Engine Indicating Generator, tachometer Task P/N AG34 2 E.O. X Horn, overtemp warning Mallory P/N SC 628H O.C. X Indicator, torque