DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Flight Manual LS 8-18 Handling, Servicing, Maintenance
8.2 Sailplane Inspection Periods
continued
(f)
Life limited parts, such as tow release system components or seat belt harness may require other
inspections. See chapter 9 and Maintenance Manual chapter 5.
Agency or personnel accomplishing the required inspections and most of the manufacturer
recommended inspections must be properly certificated.
8.3 Preventive Maintenance
that may be accomplished by a certificated pilot (
For USA only
)
(a)
A certificated pilot who owns or operates an airplane not used as an air carriers authorised by FAR
Part 43 to perform limited preventive maintenance on his airplane. Refer to FAR part 43 for
appropriate list.
(b)
All other maintenance required is to be accomplished by appropriately licensed personnel.
(c)
Preventive maintenance should be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate airplane
Maintenance Manual, to be sure that proper procedures are followed. A Maintenance Manual is
delivered with each sailplane carrying the serial number.
8.3.1 Alterations or Repairs
(a)
Alterations or repairs must be accomplished by licensed personnel.
(b)
Prior to any alteration the FAA should be contacted to make sure that airworthiness of the
airplane is not violated.
(c)
For alterations or repairs a written approval from the manufacturer is required. (Special
advice, drawings, etc.)
•
When in doubt, weather a “small repair” or a “major repair” is necessary, contact the manufacturer.
•
“Major repairs” must be accomplished at national authority-certified repair stations rated for
composite aircraft structure work in accordance with Rolladen-Schneider repair methods.
Warning: During “major repairs” and “major modifications” airworthiness may be lost due to
unqualified work.
•
Certain "major repairs" may only performed by the manufacturer due to necessary jigs. This has to
be checked with the manufacturer for the case in question.
Edition: July 1999
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