DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG-500M
4.3 Daily Inspection
Please keep in mind the importance of the inspection after rigging the
glider and respectively each day prior to the first take off. It is for your
safety.
Caution: After a heavy landing or if other high loads have been subjected
to your sailplane, you must execute a complete inspection refering to
maintenance manual sect. 2.3 prior to the next take off. If you detect any
damage, don't operate your aircraft before the damage is repaired. If the
maintenanceand repair manual don't give adequate information, please
contact the manufacturer.
A Inspection prior to rigging
1. Wing roots and spar ends
a) check for cracks, delamination etc.
b) check the bushes and their glued connection in root ribs and the spar
ends for wear
c) check the control hook ups at the rootrib for wear and corrosion
d) check the strings which hold the waterbags for sufficient tension
(see maintenance manual sect. 4.1)
2. Fuselage at wing connection
a) check the lift pins for wear and corrosion
b) check the control hook ups including the waterdumpsystem for wear
and corrosion
3. Top of the vertical fin
check the mounting points of the horizontal tailplane and the elevator
control hook up for wear and corrosion
4. Horizontal tailplane
check the mounting points and the elevator control hook up for wear
and corrosion
5. Rigging points for the outboard wing panels
Check the lift pins and bushes for wear and corrosion and check their
glued connections. Check the securing device of the main pin for
function and enough spring force.
Issued: April 1997 App. 4.7
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