Repairs, inspection and Warranty
Section 9
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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 TWIN RS can be
ordered direct from us online at:
www.swing.de
Service
Leinenservice
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 TWIN 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 tested and certified
lines. These can be obtained from Swing.
WARNING
A damaged line can result in loss of
control of the glider. Always replace lines
which are damaged.
If you need to replace damaged or worn-
out parts, use only original parts or parts
which have been approved by the
manufacturer.
