Maintenance Manual LS8
Issued: December 2009
Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited
Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only
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Cockpit
Double fiberglass shell. Controls for air brakes, longitudinal trim and trim
position indicator located on left cockpit side, trim locking lever at control
stick. Control for tow cable release on left cockpit frame (operating both
C.G. hook and nose hook), for pedal adjustment on seat, for ventilation on
instrument panel cover, for landing gear and water ballast valves on right
side of cockpit, for canopy opening on both sides. When operating right
canopy lever over full possible travel, the forward canopy mount becomes
unlocked (emergency canopy release).
Canopy
One piece hinged up front with instrument panel cover. In case of an
emergency exit, a spring loaded latch at the rear canopy edge acts as a
temporary hinge for clean separation of the canopy from the fuselage.
Designation of this item in other parts of this manual: LS-latch (Röger
hook) for canopy emergency release
Instrument Panel
Panel lifts together with canopy allowing unobstructed entry and exit.
Depending on version, allows for installation of up to 10 instruments
including radio.
Baggage Compartment
Baggage compartment behind pilot's shoulders is for light and soft
materials only. Permanent installation of batteries or other equipment
possible.
Oxygen System
Receptacle for oxygen bottles provided, size of bottles 3 or 4 Litres,
diameter 100 mm (3.94 in).
Landing Gear
Sprung and retractable, housed in a closed box, right hand operation. Tail
skid including cable deflector or tail wheel optional.
Tail Fin Battery
The tail fin battery may removed to decrease Minimum Cockpit Load. It
must be fitted in the baggage compartment, if there is no other battery
installed.
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