2 - Schempp-Hirth

SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-2a MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Ventus-2b
5.2 Tow release(s) – removal and reinstallation
Nose tow release mechanism (option)
The nose tow release is located in the fuselage nose cone.
It must be checked regularly for damage and also be cleaned and greased.
Model "Ventus-2a": To remove the nose tow release proceed as follows:
- Disconnect gas strut from panel mounting frame and withdraw
frame axle so that the frame/panel assembly can be moved aside.
- Remove nose access panel (by undoing the six mounting bolts), the tow
release is now accessible.
- It is removed by disconnecting the release cable from the actuating
segment, undoing the four (4) mounting bolts and pulling it clear to the
rear.
Be sure that the electrical bonding strap is reattached when reinstalling the
nose tow release mechanism (see sketch below).
Torque: M4 2Nm (1.4 lbft)
M5 5 Nm (3.6 lbft)
EXTRACTED FROM DRAWING
NO. HS08-10.108
4 mounting bolts
nose tow
release type E 85
actuating segment
ground strap
nose release access panel
(attached by 6 bolts)
January 2003
Revision 11 TN-No. 349-27 5.2.1