Java
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Owner`s Manual
RECOMMENDED COMPONENT LIFE
The safe working life of the structural components of the Java is dictated by the
environment in which the aircraft is used and the care taken during day to day
operations. Inspection, therefore, is an essential tool in deciding the continued use of
most components, particularly the sail. Due to the nature of their material,
construction and position within the structure, certain components have a critical
fatigue life and it is mandatory that these components are replaced within the time
stated below.
Cross Tubes
2000 hours
Leading Edges
1000 hours
Control frame / fittings
1000 hours
Keel
1000 hours
Rigging wires / Tension strop 200 hours
Factory inspection
100 hours or 1 year (See maintenance)
REPAIR
Warning:
The Java airframe is deceptively simple, but like all aircraft requires
skilled and qualified attention. We do not recommend self repair or re-assembly by
other than Avian or Avian nominated repair agents. No replacement parts should be
fitted unless they are factory supplied and identified as such.
Repairs should only be undertaken by Avian approved personnel.
Sail repairs are only to be undertaken by the Avian factory.
Repairs of all other parts by replacement only.
Replacement parts must be obtained from Avian Ltd. or an Avian Ltd. appointed
agency to ensure that they are genuine.
When ordering spares always quote your glider number (make a note of it if you have
to replace your keel).
Bent aluminium tubes must never be straightened, always replaced. Frayed cables
and cables with damaged or twisted thimbles must always be replaced.
To help you identify components some of the main assemblies are shown in the
appendix of this manual.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Storage general
The glider should always be stored:
WELL PACKED
COMPLETELY DRY
WELL SUPPORTED
IN A DARK, COOL AND DRY PLACE.
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