Maintenance Schedule
The Sapphire has components that require regular inspection intervals and ultimately have a service lifespan. There are two ways components are categorized: hours and cycles. Hours are defined as time that the aircraft is in flight. Cycles are defined as the number of flights completed (one takeoff and landing). It is critical to log flight hours and cycles to ensure that preventive maintenance occurs when needed.
| Component | Maintenance Interval | Service Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe | 100 hours | 2,000 hours |
| Engine | 50, 100, and 300 hours | 1,000 hours |
| Propeller | Torque before each flight | 300 hours |
| Avionics Battery | See Battery Storage | 200 cycles or 2 years |
| Landing Skids | Replace if damaged | 500 cycles |
| Servos | Replace if damaged | 300 hours |
The maintenance schedule may change due to ongoing flight testing, evaluation, and customer feedback.