Flylight Airsports Skyranger Swift, Руководство оператора

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Skyranger Swift Operators Manual (issue 3)
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9.9 Lifed components
Some components have specific life based on fatigue calculations and
assumptions about use. These components should be changed at the
time intervals in the table above at 9.8.
9.10 Fabric
9.10.1 The Skyranger Swift can be fitted with either Dacron or Xlam
coverings. It should be noted that Dacron degrades more rapidly than
Xlam when exposed to UV light, and therefore requires more care to
ensure a long service life.
9.10.2 Prolonged outside uncovered storage is not recommended.
9.10.3 Covering fabric and its stitching can be tested with the BMAA
approved ‘Bettsometer’. This will be done annually during its UK
Permit to Fly renewal inspection. In addition it should also be done
after each 100 hours of flight or after each 20 days of accumulated
outside storage (such as resulting from touring use) – whichever
accumulates the sooner.
9.10.4 The minimum Bettsometer test values are:
Dacron 1000g
Xlam 1360g
All stitching 1360g
9.11 Damage to fabric
9.11.1 Small tears in the fabric up to 30mm long, or abraded holes up to
15mm diameter, that are more than 50mm from a seam line, or can
be repaired using a self adhesive patch, if possible to both sides of
the fabric – warmed gently with a hairdryer to melt the adhesive.
9.11.2 Single broken stitches can result in ‘running’, where a large area loses
tension. Securing the broken end with a drop or two of glue will
prevent this.
9.11.3 Any greater damage must be repaired using approved processes.
These are detailed in BMAA TIL 015.
9.12 Cleaning lubricating and protecting the structure
9.12.1 Aluminium and steel airframe components and fasteners can corrode
rapidly in certain adverse conditions. These include: