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tion contains a recommended schedule of periodic maintenance. None of the items in this section are a
substitute for the continual
worthiness
of t
air or replace some part of your glider, feel
fre
tems require attention and which may not.
Minor dents or dings in a non-critical
EV
oard sprogs, as described in the last section.
e pattern by more than 6 mm (1/4").
your batten pockets if you wipe each
batten with a rag before you install it in the sail.
any suspension system component that
shows any wear, and any cable that shows any kinks, wear, damage, corrosion, etc.
5. Inspect all bolts for tightness, all safeties for proper installation and possible damage. Inspect plates and
6. Inspect the sail for wear, tears, UV damage, loose stitching, etc.
e basetube pulley assembly, clean, lubricate with white grease, and re-assemble.
8. Lightly spray all zippers on the glider with silicone spray lubricant. Also spray your battens before you install
des of the batten pockets. Do not use any other type of lubricant. Wipe off
t attract dirt.
loaded heavily, it is possible
es may have been stretched.
EVERY
In addition to the normal six month serv
every part
me, inspect all of the batten pockets and batten pocket terminations.
3. Replace bottom side wires and hang loops.
5. Remove the transverse battens and inspect for damage.
M INTENANCE
This sec
and consistent practice of proper pre-flight inspections and immediate maintenance of any
items on the glider, which require it. Safety requires that your glider be fully airworthy for every flight. Nuts and bolts must
always be secure, safeties must always be in place, and damage to any part, which could compromise the air
he glider, cannot be tolerated. If you have a question about the need to rep
e to contact your dealer or Aeros directly. It is not always obvious which i
location on an airframe tube may not require any repair or maintenance. On the
other hand, a wire that has been kinked one time can fail very quickly after that, and should be replaced immediately.
We recommend that you have all maintenance work done by your Aeros dealer.
ERY SIX MONTHS
1. Check the adjustment of your outb
2. Check your battens on a flat level floor against the batten diagram provided, and correct any that deviate from
th
3. If you fly in a dusty or sandy environment, it will help to prolong the life of
4. Have a complete inspection performed on the glider and replace
fittings for damage, holes in tubes for elongation.
7. Disassembl
them in the glider to lubricate the insi
any excess silicone so that it does no
9. Inspect the sprogs, sprog hardware and sprog cables. If the sprogs have been
that the sprog tubes may have been bent, and the cabl
YEAR
ice items, also perform the following:
1. Have the sail completely removed from the frame, and disassemble all frame components. Inspect
of the glider for any damage or wear. Inspect the tubes for straightness and for signs of corrosion.
2. Anytime you have the sail off the fra
4. Replace the VG ropes.
