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• Internal damage to the ribs and diagonal ribs.
• Damage to the top and bottom panels and seams between panels.
12.5 LINE MAINTENANCE
Several groups of suspension lines and one brake line are attached to each riser. The
groups are called A, B, C and brake lines. The stabilizer lines are connected along with the
B-lines. Superaramid lines are known to be sensitive to the influence of the elements.
They must be carefully inspected periodically. In his/her own interest, the pilot must
observe the following points to ensure maximum performance and safety from the glider.
• Avoid sharp bending and squeezing of lines.
• Take care that people do not step on the lines.
• Do not pull or jerk the lines if they are caught on rocks or vegetation.
• Avoid getting the lines wet. If they do get wet, dry them as soon as possible at room
temperature and never store them wet. Never fly with wet lines as their tensile strength
will be temporarily reduced.
IT IS
STRICTLY RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE THE BOTTOM LINES ON EVERY
PARAGLIDER ONCE A YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS, WHICH EVER COMES FIRST.
THE REST OF THE LINES MUST BE CHECKED YEARLY AND REPLACED IF
NECESSARY. THIS RECOMMENDATION IS IN LINE WITH ISRAELI REGULATIONS,
BINDING IN ISRAEL. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, WE SUGGEST FOR YOU TO FOLLOW
THE REGULATIONS SET BY YOUR NATIONAL AUTHORITIES WITH REGARD TO
LINE MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT.
NEVER REPLACE THE LINES WITH DIFFERENT DIAMETER OR TYPE OF LINES AS
ALL GLIDERS WERE LOAD TESTED FOR SAFETY IN THEIR ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATION. CHANGING LINE DIAMETER/STRENGTHS CAN HAVE FATAL
CONSEQUENCES.
Every six months one each of lower A, B and C line must be tested for minimum 45 % of
the rated strength. If the line fails under the load test or does not return to its specified
length all the corresponding lines must be replaced (e.g. if the line is rated 100 kg. it must
withhold 45 kg. or more)
Professional use of gliders: Towing, tandem, schooling and competition flying requires
more frequent line inspection and replacement of A, B, C and brake lines.