Flughandbuch XCitor
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The lines must be measured with a load of 5kg to get comparable results.
Have your paraglider checked every two years by the manufacturer.
During the annual inspection of the XCitor trike the inspector may decide that the
wing must be inspected even before the 2 years are over depending on the status
of the glider.
Hint!
We recommend an inspection every 50 to 100 flight hours or once a year.
9.6.3 CLEANING AND REPAIRING THE PARAGLIDER
Cleaning
Only clean the paraglider with a soft sponge and clean water.
Harsh chemical substances, high-pressure cleaners or steamers will destroy the
surface layer. Clean the paraglider only if it is absolutely necessary.
Repairs
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or a specialist
recommended by the manufacturer.
You can repair small tears in the wing yourself (not at the seams) using the
material recommended by the manufacturer, as long as they are in areas which do
not bear heavy loads and they are not bigger than 3 cm.
Hint!
Always replace lines that are damaged.
If you need to replace damaged or worn-out parts, use only original parts or parts
that have been authorised by the manufacturer.
9.7 INSPECTIONS
GENERAL
Failure to observe the inspection periods will invalidate the warranty and
certification.
A properly completed logbook will help you to comply with the periods.
INSPECTION PERIODS
The XWing glider must be inspected as follows:
A) Gliders used by schools and commercially used gliders must be inspected (as
for the 2-yearly check) every 12 months from the purchase date.
B) Gliders for personal use (not used commercially) must be inspected at least
every 2 years from the purchase date.
C) The paraglider must be inspected after 150 hours of use (including ground
handling) if this occurs prior to the periods in A and B above.
D) During the annual check of the complete XCitor the inspector may decide that
the XWing must be by the manufacturer even if the 2 years aren’t over.
Ground handling time must be at least doubled when working out the total hours of
use because of the increased wear and tear on the glider.