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ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023
Lines
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Releasing loops on the rear lines
All BGD gliders are rigged from new with loops on the maillons of the
C lines (and D lines if any) plus the stabi line. The loops are there so
that they can be released to compensate for any shrinkage of the back
lines as the glider gets older.
BGD recommends releasing the loops after 100 hours or one year,
whichever comes first, or earlier if the pilot feels the glider does not
come up as easily on launch
.
When the first line check is done, normally at 2 years, the loops should
already have been released, and this should be verified and fine-tuned
by the check centre.
Mounting Replacement Lines
If you need to replace lines on your glider, we recommended that a professional should mount the new lines. The
airworthiness of your glider, and your safety, depends on it being done correctly.
You can identify the line(s) you need to replace from the line layout diagram for your wing. Download the latest
version here:
Replacement lines can be ordered from the Accessories section of
. Check that the lines you have
received correspond with the
and that it matches your glider.
Maintenance
Left: loops on maillons; Right: loops released
