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Chapter
07
Repairs, Inspe
07
Repairs, Inspections
and Warranty
Type designation
SWING Speedwings have a precise
marking on the centre rib, which is
mandatory for Speedwings. All
required information is specified in the
airworthiness requirements.
If you have any questions for your
SWING dealer or when ordering spare
parts and accessories, it is an
advantage if you can provide the type
designation and serial number of the
Speedwing to ensure clear
identification.
Spareparts
In general, only original spare parts
may be used for maintenance and
repair.
Spare parts such as lines, risers and
associated fittings, brake handles and
self-adhesive repair material can be
obtained either directly from SWING or
from your SWING dealer.
Repair material particularly for sewing
work on the canopy is available from
SWING only for authorized SWING
workshops.
Repairs
Small repairs to the glider
You can repair small tears in the wing
yourself using self-adhesive sail
material, provided that the tears are in
places which do not bear heavy loads,
are not at the seams and are no bigger
than 3cm.
Single replacement lines for the
MIRAGE 2 RS can be ordered direct
from us at:
info@swing.de
The replacement of complete groups
of lines must be carried out by a
SWING authorised workshop.
SWING workshops
All repairs and servicing should be
carried out by a SWING authorised
workshop or directly by SWING. SWING
workshops have trained staff, original
SWING parts and the necessary know-
how, all of which will ensure top quality.
Regular inspections
The following parts and materials must
be inspected regularly for damage,
abrasion and correct operation, e.g.
after landing:
•
Risers and quick-links
•
Lines
•
Fabric
Lines
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PLEASE NOTE
Environmental conditions such as
high temperatures or moisture can
affect line length.
Check the line length regularly,
particularly if you notice any change
in launch or flight behaviour.
The line length should be checked if
you have landed in water or if the
lines have got wet through.
The lines have a significant influence
on flight behaviour. Correct line length
and symmetry are also important for
performance and handling. Measuring
line length is part of regular Speedwing
inspection. For this purpose, the lines
must be loaded with a 5kg weight so as
to ensure reproducible results that can
be compared with the lengths in the
check sheets. Line lengths for the
MIRAGE 2 RS are given in the
Maintenance and Service Book.
