DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Flight Manual LS 8-18 Handling, Servicing, Maintenance
8 Handling / Servicing / Maintenance
Contents of
Section 8
:
8 Handling / Servicing / Maintenance ......................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Sailplane Inspection Periods.................................................................................. 8-2
8.3 Preventive Maintenance (USA only)..................................................................... 8-2
8.3.1 A1terations or Repairs........................................................................................ 8-2
8.4 Ground Handling / Road Transport....................................................................... 8-3
8.5 Cleaning and Care ................................................................................................. 8-7
8.1 Introduction
This section contains manufacturers recommended procedures for proper ground handling and
servicing of the sailplane. It also identifies certain inspection and maintenance requirements
which must be followed if the sailplane is to retain that new-plane performance and
dependability. It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance
based on climatic and flying conditions encountered.
1.
For service information not contained within this manual, it is recommended to contact agent
or manufacturer.
2.
All correspondence regarding the sailplane should carry its serial number
3.
The serial number can be found on the type placard, on the right side of the main bulkhead.
4.
A Maintenance Manual is issued with each sailplane.
8.2 Sailplane Inspection Periods
(a)
Annual Inspection according to checklist and inspection forms provided in Maintenance Manual,
chapter 14, after performance of annual maintenance procedure (Maintenance Manual chapter 3).
(b)
Manufacturer recommended Daily Inspection, Pre-flight Check and Cockpit Checklist procedure
according to checklists chapter 4.
(c)
Manufacturer recommended Extraordinary Inspection, depending on circumstances (rough landings,
ground loop etc.) as provided in Maintenance Manual chapter 3.
(d)
Other inspections may be required by the issuance of airworthiness directives applicable to the
aircraft or components.
(e)
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to determine that applicable airworthiness directives are
complied with.
When inspections are repetitive, inadvertent non-compliance may be prevented by adding them to
the end of the annual inspection checklist or by a special inspection schedule.
Edition
: July 1999
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