Instruction and Maintenance Handbook
a.r.v. TANARG 582
EDITION
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JUNE 2005
PAGE : 12
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j) Options
The standard empty weight used as reference to calculate the empty weight
of the trike does not include the options stated hereafter. Thus it is necessary
to retrieve from the useful load, detailed at the page 3 of the instruction and
maintenance handbook, the weight of each option installed.
1) Parachute
The Tanarg can be equipped with a pyrotechnic rocket parachute BRS, inside the
special container placed under the passenger seat.
The parachute will slow the descent of both aircraft and occupants if a major
problem occurs (collision, flight envelope exceeded, etc.).
It is advised to use it
only as last solution to save life or reduce personal damages.
Before starting the engine, the safety cotter pin placed on the launching handle
should be removed. Then it should be replaced after landing, before going
outboard, to avoid unintentional firing. It is recommended to link the engine key with
the safety cotter pin, so its removal while using the trike cannot be forgotten.
Before firing the parachute, it is advised, if altitude allows, switching the engine off
to do not spoil the main bridle with the rotating propeller.
If you cannot stop the engine, it will be stopped at the same time you pull the
handle of the parachute, due to the switch integrated on the handle fitting.
The activating of the rocket motor is made by pulling the red handle located
between the pilot’s legs, on the seat frame.
Warning: a strong pull on the handle
is needed, at maximum available length.
Always inspect bridle connection points and activation cables before flying; do not
modify them. When rigging the wing, bridles must be fixed with the link shackle.
The recommendations concerning inspection, activation and unloading of the
rocket, maintenance periods and overall care are stated in the user’s manual
provided with the parachute.
The parachute does not change the flight behavior of the microlight but its weight
reduces the useful load by 22 lbs (10 kg).
2) Dual control for instruction
This option allows for control of the ground steering and the engine power from the
rear seat. It allows full control from the rear seat of the aircraft.
Its weight reduces the useful load of the TANARG trike by 2.20 lbs (1 kg).
3) Towing system
The towing system reduces by 2.20 lbs (1 kg) the useful load.
It allows streamers, advertising signs and hang glider towing.
Pull the lever, set on the left lower part of the seat frame, backward to release the
towing cable.
4) Skis
This option allows using the trike on packed snow after removing the wheels.
The whole series of wings fit.
The additional weight is up to 21 lbs (9.5 kg) and reduces the useful load of the trike
by the same amount.
