Construct, Operate, Maintain, and Repair

In addition to the vehicle itself, the program will also develop kits for training and for Construction (to include setting up), Operation (to include test and evaluation), Maintenance (to include servicing), and Repair, "BOMR".

Overall system development of the Dragon will use the StrongWare PC Template System, with emphasis on the use of Hazard Analyses, WorkPlans, Total Quality Problem-solving, Training, and Organizational Budget templates. This process will also provide familiarization with the operation and maintenance of the systems. A spreadsheet template for working the information is available at *ss1.
Owner maintenance is described at *owner mx

This section is in three parts:
* Construction, including testing and quality assurance;
*Operation for both road and flight; and
*Maintenance, including servicing.

Each part includes the testing and training deemed necessary.

Construction


The first item is a place to do the home-building work.
A "hangarage" of 24' x 24' x 8' may be sufficient to provide space for the Dragon and workbench.
A separate storage building for HazMats is also required.
Tools Required [tbd]
Equipment Required [tbd]
A Builder's Handbook is required.

Operation


An Operator's Handbook for both testing and continuing operation[tbd]

Maintenance


Maintenance and servicing will be documented in a combined manual.
Access and tools for maintenance will be considered in design and construction. As examples:
  1. Powerplant access will be via an access panel on the top of the engine compartment, similar to a hood for:
    1. coolant check and fill;
    2. oil check and fill;
    3. brake fluid check and fill;
    4. power steering fluid;
    5. air conditioner fill;
    6. power steering;
    7. battery electrolyte;
    8. windshield washer filling; and
    9. air filter R&R.
      Access to the hood opening may be easier with the step at the lower end of the duct exit.
    10. Access to engine accessories, such as fuel and oil filters, will be provided via removable duct inner wall access panel by removing the left side gill door;
    11. Access to wheels, shock absorders, and brakes will be provided via openable wheel well side panels;
    12. Access to the instrument panel will be provided by a removable glare shield and crosswise hinging of the upper part of the panel;
    13. Access to the front wheel power steering will be via removable panel underneath the front of the vehicle; and
    14. Access for engine removal will be via:
      • Removal of the safety grill and spinner and fan;
      • Removal of vertical and horizontal fan supports; and
      • Disconnection of fuel, electrical, driveshaft, and power controls.
      • Removal of engine with Engine Removal & Installation Cart (ERIC) forks.

    Flight control components may be inspected via access panels and inspection windows. The wingspread actuator may be accessed via removal of the wing root upper skin panels. Other Magic conversion components, such as switches and motors, may be accessed via maintenance panels.
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