G3-8 MA FM 1211 - 02
6
Weight and Balance
Supplement Glider Towing 11 - 12
6.1
General
When the aircraft is used for banner towing, the weight and balance
calculations for the standard configuration are valid also for towing
operations. Concerning payload, there are some restrictions which
have to be observed, see also Section 3 within this
supplement.
6.2
Required Equipment
The following additional equipment is required to use aircraft the for
glider towing, and must be taken into account in the weight and
balance:
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TOST tow release clutch, type E 85
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REMOS mounting frame for tow release clutch
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release handle (colour yellow)
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REMOS oil temperature regulation flap
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rear view mirror
The following equipment is not part of the center of gravity
calculation, but is also necessary for glider towing:
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towing rope with ring connector
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weak link 300 daN (green)
NOTE
The pilot has to ensure that the required weak link is
attached to the tow rope; otherwise the structure of the
aircraft may become overloaded!
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