Aeros Combat-12.4-GT, Руководство по эксплуатации для владельца

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6. Inspect the sail for wear, tears, UV damage, loose stitching, etc.
7. Disassemble basetube pulley assembly, clean, lubricate with white grease, and re-assemble.
8. Lightly spray all zippers on the glider with silicone spray lubricant. Spray the keel tube with silicone spray lubricant
for better VG operation. Also spray your battens before you install them in the glider to lubricate the insides of the
batten pockets. Do not use any other type of lubricant. Wipe off any excess silicone so that it does not attract dirt.
9. Inspect the sprogs, sprog hardware and sprog cables. If the sprogs have been loaded heavily, it is possible that
the sprog tubes may have been bent, and the cables may have been stretched.
EVERY YEAR
In addition to the normal six month service items, also perform the following:
1. Have the sail completely removed from the frame, and disassemble all frame components. Inspect every part of
the glider for any damage or wear. Inspect the tubes for straightness and for signs of corrosion.
2. Anytime you have the sail off the frame, inspect all of the batten pockets and batten pocket terminations.
3. Replace bottom side wires and hang loops.
4. Replace the VG ropes.
5. Remove the transverse battens and inspect for damage.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
1. Any time you suffer a crash or extremely hard landing you should have an “annual” inspection done on your glider
to insure that you find all damaged parts. Following any hard landing, be sure to inspect the apex hardware, the
control bar legs and basetube, and all control bar fittings for damage. Any time you replace a control bar leg or
basetube, you must carefully inspect all related fittings and replace any that are bent or damaged.
Hard landings may also impose very high loads on the sprog assemblies and transverse battens, and bridle lines.
Inspect accordingly.
2. If your glider is ever exposed to salt water you will need to have the glider completely disassembled in accordance
with the recommended annual inspection procedure. All frame parts will need to be disassembled, including the
removal of all sleeves and bushings, flushed liberally with fresh water, dried completely.
3. A wet glider must be dried before storing. Do not leave your glider wet for more than one day, because corrosion
may result.
4. Take special care to avoid ice covering of the glider, particularly the leading edge in wintertime.
5. If you fly regularly at the coast in windy conditions, be aware that the sea mist spray can have the same effect.
Hose down your glider after such flights, and keep a special lookout for corrosion.
6. Cleaning your sail - keeping your sail clean will extend the life of the cloth. When cleaning the entire sail you
should generally use only water and a soft brush. You may clean small spots or stains with any commercial spot
remover that is labeled for use on polyester.
HOW TO CARE FOR CARBON PARTS
Carbon is light and tough material. Yet, even with incredible strength and toughness, with a single indiscriminate act
like crash, over torque with a wrench, or letting the roof rack smash into the carbon tube, you can do some serious
damage to your glider.
It's possible because carbon has very different qualities than aluminum, which you've probably flown before. Unlike
metal, carbon is a synthetic composite material comprised of fibers soaked in epoxy resin and then compressed,
heated and cured. Essentially, the carbon parts of your glider is made up of a super-strong fabric, which requires a
little new know-how on your part. The foremost being that while metal shows signs of damage, typically bends, dents
or bulges, carbon may appear normal, yet, if compromised enough, even though you can't see the defect, the
component could fail without warning. Another issue is notch sensitivity, which means that deep cuts, gouges or
scratches can cause carbon to break and should be inspected by a qualified expert immediately (and avoided!).
Now that we've got your attention, there's really no reason for concern as long as you treat the carbon parts of your
glider correctly.
Reading, understanding and following the guidelines, instructions and recommendations here will greatly increase the
chances that you never have any problems. And, if you ever have a question or are unsure how to proceed, please
contact us first, and we'll be happy to help!