SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Arcus M
FLIGHT MANUAL
2.14 Other limitations
Below 2°C outside temperature no water ballast may be used!
Inspection program for the extension of the service time
1. Service Limits
When the sailplane (or the powered sailplane) has reached a service time of
6000 hours, an inspection must be done in accordance with the inspection
program mentioned under chapter 3.
If the results of this inspection are satisfactory or if any defects found have
been duly repaired, the service time of the sailplane (or powered sailplane) is
extended by another 3000 hours to a total of 9000 hours (first step).
The afore-said inspection program must be repeated when the sailplane (or
the powered sailplane) has reached a service time of 9000 hours.
If the results of this inspection are satisfactory or if any defects found have
been duly repaired, the time in service may be extended by another 1000
hours to 10.000 hours (second step) after a further 1000 hours inspection to
11.000 hours (third step), and finally – after another 1000 hour inspection – to
12.000 hours (fourth step).
2. The relevant inspection program may be obtained from Schempp-Hirth,
Flugzeugbau GmbH.
3. The inspections may only be accomplished by the manufacturer or by a
certified repair station.
October 2011
Revision --
appr. 2.14
