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Section 11
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1 – Clean and service, 2 - Check as directed, 3 – Check for security, cracks, wear and faulty operation, 4 Remove, inspect and replace
if necessary, 5 Recommend replacement or overhaul.
Maintenance Period
Period >
Daily
Monthl
y
Three
Month
s
Six
Monthly
Every
Year
Every
2
Years
Every 4
Years
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT
Flying
Days >
1
10
30
50
100
200
400
Wing fabric deterioration and tears.
2
2
2
2
4
5
Wing fabric stitching.
2
2
2
2
2
Wing fabric attachment points.
3
3
3
3
3
3
Batten clip fittings
3
3
3
3
4
4
Check battens against template supplied.
2
2
2
2
2
2
Wing wires and attachment fittings.
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
Check leading edges, keel & A-frame for straightness, dents
and corrosion.
2
2
2
4
4
4
Remove leading edges, cross bar, keel & A-frame structural
members and check for fatigue cracks radiating from drilled
holes.
2
4
4
4
Check reflex bridle luff lines for kinks.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Check Inspection zips.
2
2
2
2
2
2
Check variable geometry and compensator ropes, pulleys
and cleats.
2
3
3
3
4
4
5
All bolts, nuts, washers & safety pins. At least one thread
showing outside each nut.
2
2
2
2
2
2
Check hang straps and karabiners for wear or damage.
2
2
2
4
5
5
Check saddles and fittings for cracks.
2
2
2
4
4
5
It is recommended that:
(a)
those items marked 1,2 and 3 be performed by the owner of the glider;
(b)
those items marked 4 be performed by the owner in conjunction with another pilot; and
(b)
those items marked with a 5 be performed by
Airborne
or an accredited
Airborne
service agent.
LOG BOOK
When maintenance is performed always check appropriate square and make an entry in the
maintenance log at the rear of this manual.
NOTES ON PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
A
IRFRAME
T
UBING
Installation & Removal
When removing tubing do not bend or force tubes. When installing do not distort tubing from
its original shape.
Summary of Contents for Sting 3
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Page 49: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 49 STING HANG LOOP ASSEMBLY A4 4796...
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