Schweizer 2-33 - Schweizer Glider Release Mechanism

A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001 SCHWEIZER 2-33 AOIs
3-10
SCHWEIZER GLIDER RELEASE MECHANISM
The following diagrams depict what a correct glider hook-up should look like from outside and inside the cockpit,
and demonstrate five common indications of an incorrect glider hook-up.
Glider Release Arm
Glider Tow Hook
The tow hook and release arm
are hooked up properly and
ready for flight.
Note the method used for
protecting the rope.
During hook-up, any such
protection must be moved back
to ensure a good view of the
release mechanism.
CORRECT HOOK-UP
The front cockpit release
knob should be flush with
the instrument panel.
CORRECT HOOK-UP
The rear cockpit release
knob should be flush to
the wooden stopper.
INCORRECT HOOK-UP
The tow hook is resting on the front left-side of the release arm.
Again, note the rope protection has been moved far enough back to view
the entire release mechanism.
INCORRECT
HOOK-UP
The tow hook step is
clearly visible; therefore
the tow hook is too far out
of the release arm.
INCORRECT
HOOK-UP
The tow hook is resting
on the side of the
release arm.
INCORRECT HOOK-UP
The front cockpit release
knob is not flush with the
instrument panel.
INCORRECT
HOOK-UP
The rear cockpit
release knob is not
flush to the wooden
stopper.
Figure 3-9 Glider Hook-Up Examples
CORRECT HOOK-UP