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ANNUAL INSPECTION
AIRFRAME
1.
Carefully inspect the undercarriage for general condition
2.
Check installed systems and components for proper installation, security, defects and
satisfactory functioning
3.
Check seats, safety belts and harness for wear and tear security
4. Check engine and brake controls for correct installation, security of connections,
condition and proper operation
5.
Check front and rear wheels for general condition and security of attachment
6. Check brakes for condition, correct adjustment and operation
7.
Check engine bracket for wear and stress
8. Check radiator bracket and mounts for wear and tear.
9. Check pylon, boom, airfoil and side brace tubes for dents and any deformities
10. Check pylon hinge point
11. Check hang point
WING
1.
Check all flying wires (Top Lass) and landing wires for wear, kinks, fraying and general
condition.
2.
Check the leading edges, crossbar, keel, stut (Top Lass) kingpost and trapeze bar tubes for
dents, cracks, corrosion, kinks and general deformities
3.
Check fixed washout tubes & sprogs (Top Lass) for security, correct location and
attachment
4. Check all batten tension bungees on trailing edge of sail
5.
Check all brackets and plates for dents, bending and stress
6. Check all battens for correct shape, attachment of batten end fittings and condition of
tubing
7.
Check the wing fabric for visual signs of ageing and ultra – violet damage. Check for
wear along the leading edges and especially at the tips. The wing fabric should be in
good enough condition to withstand a minimum of 50 lbs: inches with a fabric tester
8. The sail trailing edge is an important structural component on the wing. There must be no
tears, or weak seams anywhere in this area. Any other part of the sail can be patched with
adhesive number cloth if the hole is not too big (up to 50mm long).
9. Check all bolts and nuts for security and corrosion
