Version: Date: Paraglider and paramotor glider inspection

I General information on inspections The legal provisions referred to in these instructions are those applying in the Federal Republic of Germany at the time the glider received type-test certification. They are not set out in detail. Please check whether there have been any amendments in the meantime and whether there are any regional and national guidelines, regulations and laws (in your own country). It is the owner’s responsibility to observe and comply with these. 1. Subject matter of the inspection This is an inspection in accordance with the LuftGerPV – German Ordinance on Testing Aviation...

Find out from SWING prior to inspection whether there have been any changes to glider-specific inspection instructions. The glider should be sent to the manufacturer if the owner cannot afford the costs involved in inspection (refer to the section "Documents and equipment required”). SWING Flugsportgerate GmbH takes no responsibility for inspections it has not carried out itself and does not provide any warranty for such inspections. Contact your insurance company in good time for information on the implications under insurance law of carrying out inspections yourself. The table below gives a...

Requirements for carrying out inspections on behalf of third parties and for tandem gliders: • Appropriate training to carry out an inspection. • Two years' professional experience in the manufacture or maintenance of paragliders and hang-gliders or a technically similar activity. Of that time, 6 months within the last 2 years must have been with a manufacturer of aviation equipment, or by confirmation from the manufacturer. • Adequate relevant instruction by the manufacturer or importer. • Relevant introduction to each type of equipment - this must be renewed every year. Requirements for carrying...

2. Canopy: Inspect the top surface, bottom surface and seams for: 1. 2. Tear resistance 3. Holes / tears 4. Worn areas and any stretches 5. Inspect the ribs Measuring the canopy’s porosity The porosity of the following parts of the canopy must be read and the results recorded in the inspection report. Note which measuring instrument is used (and follow the instructions). The measuring instruments must be re-calibrated annually by the manufacturer. The air permeability should be higher than the readings in the chart, at each of the areas where measurements are taken (see below). The paraglider...

Holes / tears A thorough visual check of the top surface and the bottom surface, panel by panel, from the leading edge to the trailing edge must be carried out, checking the following points: Are there any holes, small holes or larger tears, worn areas or stretches? Can you see any defects in the coating? Can you see anything else conspicuous e.g. areas which have already been repaired? If the answer to 1) or 2) is 'yes', then the glider must be returned to the manufacturer. Worn areas and stretches Visual inspection: If there are any large or major areas of wear or any stretches, then the panel...

If the lines tested do not pass these tests, they must be replaced with new original lines. All lines replaced are marked with a black pen near the attachment (seam) and recorded in the test log with the date they were replaced and the glider's flight hours. At the next inspection, an original neighbouring line is used to test the line strength. The values given are recorded in the inspection report. Inspect the line lengths and line attachments Starting at the middle and working towards the outside, visually inspect the main lines, cascade lines and brake lines for damage to the sheath, kinks...

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