DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight Manual LS 8-18
Description of Systems
7.8
Various Equipment
7.8.1 Expendable Ballast (Trim Weights)
Expendable ballast to compensate pilot weight below Minimum Cockpit Load, may be fitted in
front of rudder pedals and secured with knurled nut.
7.8.2 Oxygen System
Fiberglas receptacle at left main bulkhead for 3 or 4 Litre oxygen bottles of 100 mm <3.94 in>in
diameter.
After permanent installation of an oxygen system according to its manufacturers instructions by
an adequately licences repair shop, the sailplane including oxygen system must be inspected
(Weight and Balance, Loading Instructions).
When using a removable oxygen unit, its weight must be counted as useful load.
7.8.3 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
Permanent installation according to Maintenance Manual chapter 11 and to manufacturers
instructions by an adequately licensed repair shop. Possible installation location in rear baggage
compartment, remote control from instrument panel necessary. After installation, cockpit loading
limit values must be checked according to Maintenance Manual chapter 2.
Edition: July 1999
Revision - 0
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