ICARO PANDION 2, Manual

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Version 1/ 2023
Inspection Instructions
Record Information
Spread out your paraglider in a big bright room and make a note of information
such as model, type and serial number.
Porosity Test
Use your porosity meter to perform porosity checks at 4 different places of the
canopy. The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be
evaluated according to the internal guidelines of the workshop.
Visual Control of the Canopy
Hang up the canopy so that you can do a visual check of your canopy. Check
for perforations in the upper and lower sailcloth, damaged stitching between
the cells, and damage to the leading/trailing edge reinforcements.
Each cell must be checked.
Visual Control of the Risers and Lines
Check the risers, the trimmers, the stitching at each line loop, the brake lines,
all seams, and line contact points. Each line must be measured and inspected
for kinks.
Strength test of the lines
One complete A-and B- line must be removed, measured, and submitted to a
strength test. The measured value of each individual line must be noted in the
inspection protocol. The minimum of the l
ine’s strength is 125% of the
normative guidelines.
Measurement of the lines
Measure every single line while stressing it with defined tractive force (5daN).
The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be evaluated
according to the internal guidelines of the workshop. For all information about
the lines (single length, total length, mechanical strength) please call ICARO
paragliders,
office@icaro-paragliders.com
Assessment
The measurements of all procedures are noted in the inspection protocol.
When all facts have been recorded, the technician must make a general
assessment. Check the backpack for damage to the zips, seams and straps
and repair if necessary, with a sewing machine.
General Remarks
Any other repairs, corrections etc. to the general condition of the paraglider
must be evaluated. A copy of the results of each inspection must be sent on to
ICARO Paragliders.
The technician must report any unusual faults to ICARO Paragliders within
3 days.
Inspection Reference
Only an authorized technician who has been trained by ICARO Paragliders is
authorized to sign and date the glider type label and sign the manual.