FES Maintenance manual Version 1.12
September 2016
Page 14 of 26
4.2.3 After flight inspection
Caution:
Always remove connecting cable between the packs after landing.
(At older packs with external BMS: Always remove Power fuse after landing
and put safety covers on free terminals.)
Warning:
Make sure that Power switch is OFF before removing connecting
cable; (or Power fuse)
If motor was used during flight, take out both batteries and recharge them
according detailed charging instructions in FES Battery pack manual.
4.2.4 Ground handling
On the ground propeller blades should be protected with a special blade protection
covers, which prevents propeller blades from opening. Do not forget to remove propeller
covers before flight!
Caution:
Make sure that propeller is in horizontal position when lifting rear
part of fuselage to attach tail dolly.
Warning:
Newer use a propeller or spinner for pushing, pulling or tail lifting!
When opening and closing the canopy, propeller blades must be always positioned
horizontaly.
4.2.5 Tie down and ground-towing
Do not leave FES equipped sailplane outside on the rain, unless it is completely
covered with high quality all weather covers.
Protect motor and battery compartment from water entering. Take Battery packs out
of the glider and store them on dry place, and not on direct summer sunlight, in order to
prevent to be overheated.
Towing on the ground should be always performed with Battery packs properly
fixed, and propeller in horizontal position. It is recommended to use a tow gear equipment
or at least a towing rope.
4.2.6 Storing and transportation
A sailplane with FES should be transported and stored in a high quality enclosed
trailer constructed of metal or fiber glass reinforced plastics with a proper insulation, and
ventilation characteristics.
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For
lighter fuselages
restriction of forward and jumping motions could be
arranged with a nose cone support in shape of spinner with a big enough recess for
propeller blades in horizontal position, covered with a soft thick material.