Repairs, Inspections and Warranty
Section 09
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09
Repairs, Inspections
and Warranty
Type designation
SWING paragliders have an exact
identification on the underside of the
stabilo lines or on the centre rib, which
is obligatory for all paragliders. The
information required is set out in the
airworthiness requirements.
It is helpful to provide the type
designation of the paraglider if you are
contacting your SWING dealer with any
queries or ordering replacement parts
or accessories, to ensure accurate
identification.
Repairs
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.
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 NYOS RS can be ordered direct
from us online at:
http://swing.de/line-service.html
The replacement of complete groups of
lines must be carried out by a SWING
authorised workshop.
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
Measuring the length of the lines is part
of the regular paraglider inspection. The
lines must be measured with a load of
5kg, in order to ensure reproducible
results for a comparison with the
lengths in the check sheets. The line
lengths for the NYOS RS are listed in
the Maintenance and Service book.
The lines have a considerable influence
on flight behaviour. Correct line length
and symmetry are also important for
performance and handling. SWING
therefore recommends an inspection
every 50 to 100 hours or once a year.
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.
Lines age and lose strength even if the
paraglider is used infrequently or not at
all. This can affect the safety and
function of your paraglider. Signs of
wear are slight bumps or changes in
flying characteristics. The lines must
then be replaced immediately. Use only
