Schempp-Hirth Discus CS Assembly Download

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Mate the Right Wing

Repeat process for right wing, remember to

clean and lube spar pin and end fittings

Complete positioning and alignment of left

wing, elevation is critical, insert wing fully

Safety clip for the main spar pin is stowed on

the parachute static line ring, left aft cockpit

With main spar pin fully seated, secure with

safety clip

Summary of Contents for Discus CS

Page 1: ...Skyline Soaring Club Discus CS Assembly 18 Nov 2017 ...

Page 3: ...her aircraft from taxiing chock wheels Pull safety clips and latch pins open latches at aft end of trailer Raise the trailer clamshell top check for overhead obstacles and internal loose items Release the sliding latch pin from the left side of the aft lower door 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 4: ... note if not enough space Check parking brake set lower tongue if needed so aft door hangs free then raise When aft door is straight down and firmly set trailer is stabilized and ready to unload Pull out the sliding ramp check alignment unfold the center rail 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 5: ...the tail out until the tail wheel is at the aft stop of the ramp monitor boom clearance Using a lifting strap lift the tail boom and walk it aft until fuselage dolly is at end of ramp Open canopy check cockpit condition locate spar pin rigging tool winglets checklist 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...airbrakes unlocked left side Unfasten and remove the tie down strap that runs through the spar opening Assemble and position the wing dolly near the wing trailing edge Remove the wingtip covers and reposition them on the aft corners of the trailer sides 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 7: ...hould be inside bend in leading edge From the spar end reposition the wing to align perpendicular to fuselage Rotate wing to level rest end of spar in hole clean lube 7 pins and receivers Ease wing into position keeping pins aligned refine wing dolly height if needed 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 8: ... and lubricate Insert spar pin only one inch into left wing spar rotate handle to left side wall Position wing stand 2 3 of the way out the wing then lower and remove wing dolly Check left wing alignment and elevation from right side spar alignment marks 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 9: ...be spar pin and end fittings Complete positioning and alignment of left wing elevation is critical insert wing fully Safety clip for the main spar pin is stowed on the parachute static line ring left aft cockpit With main spar pin fully seated secure with safety clip 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 10: ...t top of clamshell remove tail Clean and lubricate elevator bayonet pins and forward attach point fittings Slide tail onto aft pins pull rigging tool to open forward fitting seat and close remove tool Remove stock wing tips align winglet spar pin push in to seat 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 11: ... lower the ramp freeing glider Install TE probe tape wing roots winglets and tail rigging hole Secure batteries one behind seat back one under instrument panel check circuits Install tail dolly check tire pressures move glider from trailer area secure trailer 1 2 3 4 ...