LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL
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Wires and Attachments
Wires should be replaced at the first sign of fraying, kinking or damage. Stainless steel
cable tends to work harden, especially where it enters or exits a Nico sleeve. The shrink
tube covering the Nico sleeve should be peeled back periodically to inspect the cable.
Setting up on rough or rocky ground will shorten the rigging’s life. Wires are not
expensive and are easy to replace, and yet they are critical to the glider’s structural
integrity.
If the glider is periodically exposed to salty air, some oxidation may form on the cable.
This is nothing to be concerned about as it is only caused by impurities in the cable
material.
Tubing
Contact with salt air or water is a major concern and will require the removal of the end
caps and a thorough flushing and drying. Follow the maintenance schedule
conscientiously. Examine the tubes for dents, bends, wear spots, and corrosion, during
every pre-flight. If any damage is noticed, replace the tube, but also determine how that
damage was caused and take steps to prevent the damage form re-occurring.
Hardware and Bolts
Bolts can be bent in a crash or hard landing. These should be replaced. All bolts should
show exposed thread pass the nuts.
Note to Coastal Fliers
The Litesport uses thin walled 7075T6 tubing throughout the airframe, which is
considerably more vulnerable to corrosion than the 6061 alloy used on previous gliders.
If any tubing is ever directly exposed to salt water it must be thoroughly rinsed with fresh
water as soon as is possible. If your glider is exposed to coastal air, you must rinse the
inside and outside of the tubes with fresh water once every six months. If your glider is
stored near the coast you need to keep your glider in a dry location such as a closed
garage.
It is possible to put a film of linseed oil on the inside of the leading edge tubes. This will
help prevent corrosion. Fully disassemble the leading edges, removing all sleeving. Pour
a small amount of linseed oil into each tube and sleeve, rotating the tubes as you pour,
to entirely coat the inner wall. After this is done, apply a second coat by wetting a cloth
with linseed oil, attaching it to a broomstick, and pushing it through the length of the
tube. Note that the front section leading edge has a series of inner nylon rings, thus the
cloth must be pushed through each end individually.
Never try to straighten a bent bolt. Straightening the bolt will cause significant work hardening
and will dramatically reduce strength. All Moyes hang gliders use specially sourced aircraft
quality bolts throughout the airframe, and should only be replaced by the exact bolt type available
from your local Moyes Dealer.
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