U-Turn Thriller X3, Manual

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Topic of the inspection and reinspection intervals
Regular inspection according to aircraft inspection ordinance for standardized evaluated gliders.
For school gliders afer 1 year, aircraft for recreational use aft er 2 years. Tandem gliders for com-
mercial purposes annually, non commercial use every 2 years to be inspected. Th
e inspection shall
take place in the aforementioned intervals, or no later than 150 hours. Ground handling needs to be
included in the sum of fl ight hours. Generally speaking: in the case any abnormal fl ight behavior, the
manufacturer should be informed and the canopy, if necessary, sent in for inspection.
Who may inspect/test?
Besides the manufacturer or the by him approved person or instance is authorized the owner of the
glider to warrant the bi-annual inspection and only if in compliance with pre-requisites set forth.
Individual personal prerequisites for the inspections
Personal prerequisites for the inspection of individually owned solo gliders for recreational use only:
• Holder of a valid unrestricted license for paragliders or equivalent accredited license
• An adequate orientation in the operation by the manufacturer. For this a 3 month formation with
the manufacturer is necessary
• If a glider was tested for personal use exclusively, then its use by a third party is not allowed
Individual personal prerequisites for the inspection of gliders, RG,GZ, used by third parties or for
tandem purpose:
• A for the testing prescribed professional training
• A vocational activity in the productin or maintenance of GS, RG, GZ or one of a technically simi-
liar nature. Of which 6 month within the last 24 in a manufacturing operation recreational free
fl ight aircraft
• An at least 2 week, subject to charge, relevant training course at the operation of the
manufacturer
• An applicable orientation for each type of device, which is to be refreshed annually.
Necessary equipment and documentation
• Gauge, preferably Kretschmer (brand) with manual
• Bettsometer with manual
• Maintenance directions by manufacturer
• Original materials and -spare parts, as well as original material-record for the device
• Assertion of airworthiness for the device
• Airsports device identifi cation tag (see manual)
• Line length table (see manual)
• Line lenght logs (if available)
• Inspection log (collecting main) to the documentation
• Lighttable for visual inspection of the reserve
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