Schweizer 2-33, Operating Instructions Manual

Page: 42 / 53

A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001 SCHWEIZER 2-33 AOIs
6-4
b. At least one tie-down to a ground anchor shall be provided at each wing, the tail
and the nose such that the angle between the tie-down rope and the vertical is at
least 30 degrees. In lieu of the nose tie-down, two ground anchors may be
provided at the tail, each on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis;
c. Individual ground anchors, either provided or constructed, shall be capable of
withstanding an upward vertical force at least equal to the average tensile
strength of the tie-down rope/strap;
d. In-cockpit rudder and control locks shall be used to prevent movement during
unattended periods (See Figures 6-4 and 6-5); and
(sub-para added 2016)
e. For those gliders with hydraulic brakes, avoid leaving the spoilers deployed as
this results in undue fatigue on the wheel brake components.
(sub-para added 2016)
Control Column Lock - Used in rear cockpit only.
Installation:
Ensure the threaded rod is modified such
that the wing nut cannot be threaded off.
Back wing nuts off to end of threaded rod.
Angle/Tilt the block and slide the block
over control column.
Slide the block around the far front seat
support tube.
Lower the block around the nearest front
seat support tube.
Lower the entire block until level while
seating the support tubes into the block.
Push the block together.
Finger tight only.
Do not use a wrench.
Figure 6-4 Control Column Lock
(figure added 2016)