SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-2cM
FLIGHT MANUAL
8.4 Ground handling / road transport
a) Towing/pushing
When towing the powered sailplane behind a car. a tail dolly should
always be used to avoid unnecessary tailplane vibration on the fittings
especially in tight turns. When pushing the aircraft by hand, it should not
be pushed at its wing tips, but as near to the fuselage as possible.
b) Hangaring
The powered sailplane should always be hangared or kept in well
ventilated conditions. If it is kept in a closed trailer, there must be
adequate ventilation. The water ballast tanks must always be left
completely empty. The powered sailplane must never be subjected to
loads whilst not in use, especially in the case of high ambient
temperatures.
c) Tie-down
In the case of a powered sailplane remaining rigged permanently, it is
important that the maintenance program includes rust prevention for the
fittings on fuselage, wing panels and tailplane.
Tie-down kits common in trade may be used to anchor the aircraft.
Dust covers should be regarded as essential for the powered sailplane.
d) Preparing for road transport
As the wing panels have a thin airfoil section, it is important that they are
properly supported. i.e. leading edge down. with support at the spar stubs
and at the outer portion in cradles of correct airfoil section. The fuselage
can rest on a broad cradle just forward of the u/c doors and on its tail
wheel (or skid). The horizontal tailplane should be kept leading edge down
in two cradles of correct airfoil section or placed horizontally on a padded
support. On no account should the tailplane be supported by its fittings in
the trailer.
November
2003
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8.4
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