Flight manual DG-800S
8.6
Towing on the ground
a) by towing at the tow hook using a rope with the standard double ring
authorized for the release.
b) by using a tow bar which is to be fixed to the tail dolly and a wing tip
wheel.
The tow bar and wing tip wheel may be ordered through the DG factory.
8.7
Cleaning and Care
Exterior surfaces of the fibre-reinforced plastic parts
The surfaces are coated by a UP-gelcoat. This gelcoat is protected by a
hard wax coating which has been applied during production with a
rotating disc ("Schwabbel" procedure). Do not remove the wax, because
this would lead to shading, swelling and cracking of the surface. In
general, the wax coat is very resistant. As soon as the wax coat is
damaged or worn, a new coat has to be applied (see maintenance manual
sect. 3.1). If you store your aircraft often outside, this may be necessary
every half year!
Hints for care:
- Wash the surface only with clear water using a sponge and chamois.
- The adhesive remains of tape may be removed with petroleum ether
(pure petroleum spirit) which should be applied and removed
immediately, otherwise this may lead to swelling of the gelcoat.
- More stubborn dirt which cannot be removed by washing may be
cleaned off with siliconefree, wax containing car polishes (e.g. 1Z Extra,
Meguiars in USA)
- Long-term dirt and shading can be removed by applying a new hard wax
coat (see maintenance manual sect. 3.1).
- Never use alcohol, acetone, thinner etc.. Do not use detergents for
washing!
Issued: April 1997 8.4
