British Gliding Association Aircraft Inspection
Recommended

Number:
005/08/2000
Date: 19th August 2000

Issue:
1

Subject:

Puchacz canopy latching

Applicability:

SZD 50-3 Puchacz Gliders

Accomplishment: On receipt of instructions and at Annual C of A inspections

Reason:

Canopy opened in flight due to suspected worn locking lever and latches.

Instructions:

1/ Inspect canopy latch operating levers and latches for worn or damaged parts. 2/ Function check canopy latching operations from forward and aft cockpit positions. 3/ With canopy closed and latched check for no upward movement at leading edge of canopy. 4/ Replace any excessively worn parts before further flight.

Approved By Jim Hammerton, Chief Technical Officer

Issued by - The British Gliding Association Ltd, Kimberley House, Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 4SE, U.K. Note: Mandatory inspections must be recorded in the aircraft log book, unless specified, and certified by an appropriately rated BGA inspector. Optional inspections should be entered into the D.I. book or log book as appropriate. Optional inspections may be certified by a BGA Pilot instructor.