Vulcanair S.p.A.
Service Bulletin No. VA-03 Rev.1
First issue dated 09 October 2017
Rev.1 dated 08 January 2019
Page
2
of
19
Part A:
Aircraft preparation
Part B:
Installation of Kit SB_VA-03/A, or SB_VA-03/B, for glider towing
Part C:
Restoring of aircraft’s airworthiness
Aircraft Flight Manual is affected by compliance with this Service Bulletin. Update Aircraft
Flight Manual at the latest revision and comply with Supplement B1 when the concerned
aircraft is converted for glider towing and used for tow-flight operation.
1.4
COMPLIANCE
At owner’s discretion.
1.5
MANHOURS
The time necessary for the application of this Service Bulletin is estimated as being 10 man-
hours (at least two people are required), including the time needed to access the parts and to
return the aircraft to an airworthy condition.
1.6
SPECIAL TOOLS
No special tools are required.
1.7
VARIATION IN WEIGHT & BALANCE
•
Aircraft embodying Kit SB_VA-03/A, or SB_VA-03/B:
o
Weight difference: +4.813kg
o
Moment difference: +21.033 kg*m (with respect to datum, tangent to LE wing
section).
NOTE
It is responsibility of the pilot and aircraft owner to
ensure that the airplane is loaded properly before
flight.
1.8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOAD
Negligible.
1.9
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
•
Applicable Aircraft Parts Catalogue
•
Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual
•
DWG R.0550 “Glider Tow Hook Installation”
1.10
PUBBLICATIONS AFFECTED
•
Applicable Aircraft Parts Catalogue
•
Applicable Aircraft Flight Manual
