Aeros Still 17, Руководство пользователя

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4 .3 . C HEC KI NG T HE T U BI NGS
To check the condition of the wing tubes the sail should be removed from the wing frame and
the tubes should be detached at the joints. The tubes are to be inspected visually. When there
is suspicion of damage, the points in question should be inspected using a magnifying glass of
(5-10) X magnification. There should be no trace of corrosion, cracks, bends or dents.
4.4. CHECKING THE BATTENS
The batten Still-17 should be checked against the template and the bends should be adjusted if
necessary. Check all the plastic batten heads and tails and replace if necessary.
4 . 5 . F A STE N E R S
Check all fasteners (bolts, screws, nuts, splint pins etc.) for corrosion. Any corroded fasteners
should be replaced. Bolts should not be worn and/or bent. Key bolts should be checked most
thoroughly for cracks between the head and the bolt body. These are the bolts at the control
bar side and bottom joints, the sweep wires attach points and the rear cable attachment point
on the keel tube. If any cracks are observed -
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!