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Section 9
Repairs, inspection and warranty
09 Repairs, Inspections
and Warranty
Type designation
SWING
paragliders
have
an
exact
identification on the underside of the stabilo
lines or on the centre rib, which is obligatory
for all paragliders. The information required
is set out in the airworthiness requirements.
It is helpful to provide the type designation
of the paraglider if you are contacting your
SWING dealer with any queries or ordering
replacement parts or accessories, to ensure
accurate identification.
Repairs
SWING workshops
All repairs and servicing should be carried
out by a SWING authorised workshop or
directly by SWING. SWING workshops have
trained staff, original SWING parts and the
necessary know-how, all of which will
ensure top quality.
Small repairs to the glider
You can repair small tears in the wing
yourself using self-adhesive sail material,
provided that the tears are in places which
do not bear heavy loads, are not at the
seams and are no bigger than 3cm.
Replacement lines for the APUS RS can be
ordered direct from us online at:
www.SWING.de
Service
Line service
Regular inspections
The following parts and materials must be
inspected regularly for damage, abrasion
and correct operation, e.g. after landing:
Risers and quick-links
Lines
Fabric
Lines
Measuring the length of the lines is part of
the regular paraglider inspection. The lines
must be measured with a load of 5kg, in
order to ensure reproducible results for a
comparison with the lengths in the check
sheets. The line lengths for the APUS RS
are listed in the Maintenance and Service
book.
The lines have a considerable influence on
flight behaviour. Correct line length and
symmetry
are
also
important
for
performance
and
handling.
SWING
therefore recommends an inspection every
50 to 100 hours or once a year.
PLEASE NOTE
Environmental conditions such as high
temperatures or moisture can affect line
length.
Check
the
line
length
regularly,
particularly if you notice any change in
launch or flight behaviour.
The line length should be checked if you
have landed in water or if the lines have
got wet through.
Lines age and lose strength even if the
paraglider is used infrequently or not at all.
This can affect the safety and function of
your paraglider. Signs of wear are slight
bumps or changes in flying characteristics.
The
lines
must
then
be
replaced
immediately. Use only inspected and
approved lines, which can be obtained
through SWING.
