Flight manual DG-1000S
Issued: March 2002
LBA app.
4.8
B
Inspection after rigging - Walk around the aircraft
1.
All parts of the airframe
a)
check for flaws such as bubbles, holes, bumps and cracks in the
surface;
b)
check leading and trailing edges of the wings and control surfaces for
cracks;
2.
Cockpit area
a)
check the canopy locking mechanism;
b)
check the canopy emergency release see section 7.14 (not each day,
but min. every 3 month);
c)
check the main pin securing;
check the securing ropes of the headrest (not applicable for the
Version mounted at the lift pin tube);
d)
check all controls for wear and function, incl. positive control check;
e)
check the tow release system for wear and function incl. cable release
check;
f)
check for foreign objects;
g)
check the instrumentation for wear and function;
h)
check the radio and other parts of the electric system (fuses!) for
function. If there is no electrical power, it can be expected that the
battery in the fin is not fitted.
Flying without this battery is not
permitted, as otherwise the forward C.G. limit may be exceeded
i)
check the brake fluid level;
j)
check if the fin tank is empty
3.
C.G. Tow hook
a)
check the ring muzzle of the C.G. hook for wear and function;
b)
check for cleanliness and corrosion;
Flight manual DG-1000S
Issued: March 2002
LBA app.
4.9
4.
Main landing gear and nose wheel (if fitted)
a)
check the struts, the gear box, the gear doors and the tyre for wear; dirt
in the struts can hinder the landing gear from locking over centre the
next time!;
b)
check the tyre pressure;
main wheel: 2.5 bar - 36 psi
nose wheel: 2.5 bar - 36 psi
c)
check wheel brake and hose for wear and function;
5.
Left wing
a)
check locking of the outboard wing;
b)
check the aileron for excessive free play;
c)
check airbrake- and box and control rod for wear and free play. It
must be possible to retract the airbrake, even if it is pressed backwards
in direction of flight. If there is any water in the airbrake box this has
to be removed;
d)
check the locking of the rear wing attachment pin.
6.
Tail wheel
a)
check for wear, free play and excessive dirt in the wheel box. Remove
excessive dirt prior to take off;
b)
check tyre pressure: 4 bar -58 psi;
7.
Rear end of the fuselage
a)
check the lower rudder hinge and the connection of the rudder cables
for wear, free play and correct securing;
b)
check the bulkhead and fin trailing edge shear web for cracks and
delamination;
8.
Fin - horizontal tail
a)
check the upper rudder hinge for wear and free play;
b)
check the elevator for free play and correct control hook up, look from
the rear into the gap at the right hand side of the rudder;
c)
check the securing of the stabilizer;
d)
check the horizontal tail for free play;
e)
check the TE or Multiprobe for correct insertion and fix it with tape
f)
check the trim-weight box, correct number of weights, locking device
completely engaged?
9.
Right wing see item 5.
10.
Fuselage nose
a)
check the ports for the static pressure and the pitot pressure for
cleanliness.
b)
if the sailplane was parked in rain, you have to empty the static ports
by sucking out the water at the ports.
c)
check the nose hook for cleanliness and corrosion.