DG -500 ELAN ORION, Maintenance Manual

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Flight manual DG-500
Issued: May 2010 TN500/02 9. 2
9.3 Special equipment for very small pilots (TN500/02)
To facilitate the operation of the glider by very small pilots 3 different items
have been developed, which may be used separately or together.
9.3.1 Removable seat back for the front seat
a) Installation of the seat back: Install the seat back with 2 screws M6x16
DIN965 4.8 BIC with cup washers 15 x M6 MS NI NR4157 to the threads
which have been installed according to working instruction No. 1 for
TN500/02.
b) The seat back may be adjusted further to the front by part Z198. Fix the part
to the Velcro straps installed at the rear of the seat back.
c) Remove the head rest from the seat (screwed connection) and install a head
cushion 8R80/2 to the Velcro straps installed at the front of the seat back.
When removing the seat back reinstall the headrest.
9.3.2 Airbrake-pushrod with additional handle in front cockpit
For pilots with arms too short to lock the airbrakes an airbrake-pushrod with
additional handle part 5St69/2 may be instead in the front cockpit according to
working instruction No. 2 for TN500/02 instead of part 5St69.
This part may remain in the glider for normal operation.
9.3.3 Rudder pedal plates for rear cockpit Z197
Pilots with very short legs may clip rudder pedal plates part no. Z197 on to the
rudder pedals. Plates may be installed and removed as often as desired.