Preventative maintenance

This section discusses the steps to be taken to keep your DeltaQuad Evo in proper condition.

Preventative maintenance is crucial for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of the DeltaQuad Evo. It involves regular, scheduled inspections and servicing of the Evo's components. Given their design and functionality, components like the VTOL arms, pusher motor pod, and wingtips feature moving parts and require lubricants to ensure optimal performance. The goal is to identify and address potential issues before they lead to failures or accidents.

Regular maintenance helps in detecting wear and tear, preventing equipment malfunctions, and ensuring all systems function optimally. By adhering to a preventative maintenance schedule, operators can extend the lifespan of the DeltaQuad Evo, reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns, and maintain high performance and safety standards. This proactive approach ultimately enhances mission reliability and operational efficiency.

After every flight

• Follow the Post-flight Checks stated in this manual.

• Clean the propellers of any dirt and inspect for damage.

• Clean the fuselage and wings, this will improve performance.

After 12 months

To keep your vehicle in the best condition and safe to operate beyond this point scheduled maintenance should be performed. A maintenance kit can be ordered from DeltaQuad. The installation can be performed by the operator. Instructions for the installation can be found in this chapter.

Replacing components

The DeltaQuad Evo has been designed to allow easy replacement of components. The following components are available as replacement parts.

• Maintenance kit

  • 4 VTOL arms with propellers installed

  • Pusher motor po with propeller installed

  • 2 wingtips

• 2 elevons

• Landing gear legs

• Complete set of propellers (4 VTOL propellers, 1 pusher propeller)