British Gliding Association Aircraft Inspection Mandatory

Number:
030/05/2002
Date: 24th may 2002

Issue:
1

Subject:

Aerotow hang up

Applicability:

Schempp-Hirth Ventus CT with Pitot tube mounted in nose

Accomplishment: On receipt, and before using nose aerotow hook

Reason:

On aerotow the Tost large ring became jammed vertically under the Pitot tube fairing glasswork and the lower edge of the nose aperture. Possibly due to excessive glass or gel on the underside of the Pitot tube fairing

Instructions:

Using a good condition Tost ring set, locate the small ring in the nose hook and position the large ring vertically in the aperture. By manipulating the ring establish if it is possible to jam the large ring under the Pitot tube and the lower edge of the hole. If it is possible to jam the ring the glass pitot tube fairing should be filed to prevent this situation. Reprotect the exposed glass with suitable paint or gel

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. Alternative methods of compliance will be considered providing an equal level of safety is accomplished. Contact BGA for authorisation.