DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG-500M
7.16 Miscellaneous equipment (Options)
7.16.1 Removable ballast
a) up to ser.no. 5 E 139
Up to 4 ballast weights (code no. Z 10) of 2.16 kg (4.76 lbs) each can
be fixed at the M 8 insert in front of the front rudder pedal mounting
point. Each weight compensates a pilot mass of 3.7 kg (8.16 lbs) in
the front seat. The ballast weights must be fixed with an M 8 bolt
which is min. 10 mm (.4 in.) longer than the thickness of all ballast
weights.
b) from ser.no. 5 E 140 on
The ballast box (Option) at the right hand side of the instrument
console underneath the carpet can accomodate 3 lead ballast weights
of min 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs) each. Each weight compensates a pilot mass
of 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs). With 3 weights 8.7 kg (19.2 lbs) missing pilot
mass can be compensated.
The lead ballast weights are to be fixed in the box with a M 8
wingnut.
7.16.2 Radio installation with automatic commutation
If the factory approved radio installation set is installed, the radio will be
switched automatically from "normal" mode to "engine on" mode with
the engine extended. The commutation to "engine on" mode works only
with the DEI working. If the DEI is not switched on the radio will remain
in the "normal" mode. With "normal mode" only the goose neck
microphones are working.
With "engine on" mode the intercom system is working. Only the
microphones of the headsets are working.
The loudspeaker and the speakers of the headsets are working together in
both modes.
7.16.3 Oxygen system
a) Installation of the oxygen cylinders
It is possible to install two oxygencylinders with 3 l (0.8 U.S.gal.)
capacity, diameter 100mm (3.94 in.) total length 575 mm (22.6 in.)
(available through DG Flugzeugbau GmbH).
Installation place: one bottle in front of the rear seat and one bottle in
the baggage compartment see installation plan 5 EP 31. It is
mandatory to mount the oxygen bottles with the mounting parts
available from DG Flugzeugbau.
Issued: April 1997 7.17
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