Wills Wing RamAir 146, Руководство по эксплуатации для владельца

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EVERY YEAR:
1) Have the sail completely removed from the frame, and disassemble all frame compo-
nents. Inspect every part of the glider for any damage or wear. Inspect the tubes for
straightness and for signs of corrosion. Anytime you have the sail off the frame, turn the sail
inside out through the bottom surface center zipper and inspect all of the batten pockets and
batten pocket terminations.
2) Replace bottom side wires and hang loops.
3) Replace the swan catch cable assembly (the swan wire is subject to possible fatigue
where it exits the apex slider.)
4) Replace the VG rope and the lower compensator attachment rope.
5) Replace "keel pocket" root batten hold down straps.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
1) Any time you suffer a crash or extremely hard landing you should have an “annual” inspec-
tion done on your glider to insure that you find all damaged parts. Following any hard land-
ing, be sure to inspect the apex slider, the control bar legs and basetube, and all control bar
fittings for damage. Any time you replace a control bar leg or basetube, you must carefully
inspect all related fittings and replace any that are bent or damaged.
2) If your glider is ever exposed to salt water you will need to have the glider completely
disassembled in accordance with the recommended annual inspection procedure. All frame
parts will need to be disassembled, including the removal of all sleeves and bushings,
flushed liberally with fresh water, dried completely, and treated for corrosion inhibition with
LPS-3 or other suitable agent.
3) Cleaning Your Sail - Keeping your sail clean will extend the life of the cloth. When cleaning
the entire sail you should generally use only water and a soft brush. You may clean small
spots or stains with any commercial spot remover that is labeled for use on polyester. Such
cleaning agents are available at the supermarket or drug store, or you may order a cleaning
solution from Wills Wing through your dealer.
REMOVING THE SAIL FROM THE AIRFRAME AND RE-INSTALLING
Many maintenance and repair procedures will require the removal of the sail from the frame.
Please follow these instructions when removing and re-installing the sail. Please read all the
instructions for each operation before beginning.
SAIL REMOVAL
You will need an unobstructed area six feet by thirty feet. Make sure the surface is clean. If
it is abrasive, like rough concrete, you should either put down a protective tarp or be ex-
tremely careful not to scrape your sail.
1) Lay the glider on its back, unzip and remove the glider bag and put the battens aside.
Remove the control bar bag.
2) Cut or untie the string sail mount at the nose which holds the sail forward on the leading