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This Flight Manual is FAA approved for U.S. registered motorgliders in accordance with the provision of 14 CFR Section 21.29, and is required by FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet No. G20CE. Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH any copy or publishing prohibited DG Flugzeugbau Otto Lilienthalweg 2...
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If you don’t receive this info service, please send a mail to goeldner@dg-flugzeugbau.de with subject "DG Newsletter please" to receive this service free of charge. Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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0.2, 0.4, 0.5, 4.15 Manual revision July 2015 10. August TN1000/27 2015 0.1, 0.2, 0.4-0.6, Manual revision July 2017 10.08.2017 2.14, 4.10, 4.11, TN1000/32 4.12, 4.16, 6.6, 7.2, 7.30 Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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" October 2010 " October 2010 October 2012 " October 2010 " October 2010 " October 2010 " October 2010 " October 2010 " October 2010 Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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October 2012 EASA-app. October 2010 October 2012 October 2010 October 2012 October 2010 October 2012 5.10 October 2010 October 2012 5.11 October 2012 5.12 October 2012 Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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October 2012 7.26 October 2010 7.27 October 2010 October 2012 7.28 October 2010 October 2012 7.29 October 2010 7.30 October 2010 October 2012 July 2014 July 2017 Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Section October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 October 2012 October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Performance (a partly approved section) Mass (weight) and balance (a non-approved section) Motorglider and systems description (a non-approved section) Motorglider handling, care and maintenance (a non-approved section) Supplements Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
1. August 2001. EASA type certification date for variant DG-1000M: 17. March 2011 The amended Type Certificate EASA.A.072 has been issued on 23.March 2011. Category of Airworthiness: "Utility" Issued: March 2011 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
"Note" directly related to safety but which is important or unusual. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Max. ballast capacity: 12 kg. Option: 2 ballast boxes in the front cockpit. The trim-weights used for the trim-ballast box in the fin also fit into these ballast boxes. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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50 KW / 68 hp Reduction gear approx. 1:2.8 Fuel tank capacity 40 Liter Propeller BM-G1-160-R-120-1 Composite Propeller diameter 1.6 m / 5.25 *Options will increase the empty mass accordingly! Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Flight Manual DG-1000M 1.5 Three view drawing (dimensions in mm) Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Trim ballast box in the fin ..............2.13 2.19 Other limitations ................... 2.13 2.19.1 Approach and landing ..............2.13 2.20 Limitations placards ................2.14 Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 2.1 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The limitations included in this section have been approved by the EASA. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 2.2 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Warning: If the landing gear is operated at speeds higher than VLO and if gusts generate accelerations higher than 4 g the landing gear may be damaged. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 2.3 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Maximum speed for all operations (146) Blue line Speed of best climb Vy (51.3) Yellow Approach speed at maximum weight triangle (56.7) without water ballast Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 2.4 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
FC or FD or higher quality. Mixing ratio 1:50. Note: The SOLO company recommends the following oil types: CASTROL Actevo 2T or CASTROL Super TwoStroke. Issued: July 2014 TN1000/23 EASA app. 2.6 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
(11 lbs.) per box, total 10 kg. (22 lbs.) With this ballast the max. take-off mass is not to be exceeded. Caution: Follow the loading procedures see section 6. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 2.7 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Warning: No aerobatic manoeuvres are allowed during extension and retraction of the landing gear or if flying with the landing gear unlocked (see emergency procedures sect. 3.14). Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 2.8 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
C.G. is in its limits, and if, with max. two seated cockpit load, 12 kg ballast are loaded in the fin ballast box, see warning in section 2.8. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 2.9 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
14 CFR 61.3, the glider contains the necessary equipment specified under 14 CFR 91.205, and the pilot complies with IFR requirements. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 2.10 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
(Not permitted in Canada and Australia, for the US see note in section 2.12) Variometer Turn and bank indicator Note: Experience has shown that the installed airspeed indicator system may be used for cloud flying. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 2.11 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The demonstrated crosswind velocity is 15 km/h (8 kts.) according to the airworthiness requirements. 2.16 Tyre Pressure Main wheel 3 bar (43.5 psi) Tail wheel 4.0 bar (58 psi) Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 2.12 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
60 seconds to ensure enough engine lubrication, If possible always land in the gliding configuration, engine retracted, to be kind to the engine. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 2.13 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
IAS km/h Altitude in [ft] 0-10000 13000 16000 20000 23000 26000 IAS kts. Note: Engine limitations are printed on the DEI-NT (see section 7.4). Issued: July 2017 TN1000/33 EASA app. 2.14 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Starting the engine with the starter not working: ........3.8 3.20 Retraction or extension of the power plant with the normal mechanism not working .................... 3.8 Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 3.1 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Easing the stick forward and picking up a dropping wing with sufficient opposite rudder the glider can be recovered from the stall. To recognize and prevent the stall, please refer to section 4.5.7. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 3.2 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Fly the landing pattern and touch down approx. 10 km/h (6 kts.) faster than usual and after touch down control carefully the bank angle to avoid the wing touching the ground too early. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 3.3 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Fully extended airbrakes may result in a heavy and uncomfortable landing. It is recommended to approach somewhat faster than usual. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 3.4 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
For the remainder of the flight, don’t fly faster than 150 km/h (81 kts.) and avoid abrupt manoeuvres. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 3.5 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
- close fuel cock and switch off ignition if the engine is still running - keep engine extended - switch off main switch - use extinguisher, cloth or suitable external means Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 3.6 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
If such defect occurs in flight, climb only up to safety altitude, stop and retract the engine. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 3.7 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
This procedure is only to be followed in an emergency as all safety devices (e.g. against retraction of the engine while running) are by-passed. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 3.8 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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4.5.12 Flight in rain and thunderstorms ............4.29 4.5.13 Cloud flying ..................4.29 4.5.14 Aerobatics ..................4.30 Flight with the engine removed from the aircraft ........ 4.33 Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.1 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Turn the handles up to the fuselage wall, while pulling out the white securing knob, then release the knob back to its locked position. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.2 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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6. Tape the gaps of the wing-fuselage junctions and the wing joints. 7. Execute a positive control check, one helper to hold firmly the control surfaces is needed. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.3 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
You can stop the travelling by switching the toggle switch in the reverse direction and pressing the press button simultaneously (only during retraction) Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.4 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Warning: Follow the loading chart section 6.8 must be observed. The maximum take-off weight must not be exceeded. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.5 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
10L45/2 in the ballast box in the fin. Without these rings a correct indication is not possible. Replace damaged rings according to Service Info 67-07, attached to the MM. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.6 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
For disassembling the securing pins of the wings the tool W 38/2 must be screwed into the thread completely. The brass part of the tool will then disengage the securing of this bolt. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 4.7 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Check the lift pins and bushes for wear and corrosion and check their glued connections. Check the locking device for function and sufficient spring force. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.8 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Check all fuses, including the battery main fuse which is located behind the foot of the rear instrument panel under the carpet; Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 4.9 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Check ignition system incl. wires and the spark plug connectors for tight e) Fully extend the powerplant; f) Check the propeller mount for cracks, especially at the welding seams. Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 EASA app. 4.10 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Check the lower rudder hinge and the connection of the rudder cables for wear, free play and correct securing; Check the bulkhead and fin trailing edge shear web for cracks and delamination; Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 EASA app. 4.11 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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If the motorglider was parked in rain, you have to empty the static ports by sucking out the water at the ports. c) Check the nose hook for cleanliness and corrosion. Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 EASA app. 4.12 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
15. After engine start close and lock both canopies. 16. Check max. engine RPM, min. 5900RPM. 17. Check both ignition circuits (4000 RPM) 18. Check emergency system (4000 RPM) 19. Runway free? Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.13 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Then you may retract the landing gear again according to section 4.5.1.1. to continue the flight. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 4.14 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Hold the press button pressed and switch up the toggle switch 2 times within 2 seconds. Caution: If you leave the DG-1000M unattended switch off the main switch to prevent any operating error. Issued: July 2015 TN1000/27 EASA app. 4.15 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
RPM drop will occur, thereafter the engine should run with approx. the same RPM as with the normal system. m) Switch over to the normal system again. Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 EASA app. 4.16 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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This prevents vibration damage at the propeller mount. On concrete it may be necessary to apply a little wheel brake to reduce taxi speed. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.17 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Execute the whole climb with full throttle to ensure a smooth engine run. Caution: With any engine failure resulting in a sudden RPM loss, immediately switch over to the emergency system, see section 3.15.1. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.18 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Warning: Aerotow with high take-off weight requires a powerful tow plane. Many tow planes are not certified to tow gliders with high take-off weights. Reduce the take-off weight if necessary! Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.19 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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6. If the tow is so fast that the DG-1000M engine may overspeed reduce the throttle as necessary. For a fast cross country tow the powerplant must be retracted. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.20 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The loss of height is approx. 50 m (160 ft). Stall airspeeds see section 5.2.2. Caution: Flights in conditions conducive to lightning strikes must be avoided. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 4.21 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
In case you are forced to use the emergency system, try to change to climb configuration and operate the engine at full throttle. Don’t shut the engine down until you have enough altitude to safely reach an airfield. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
To avoid damage, extend the engine again via the manual switch (approx. 1 second) to open the engine doors, retract again after 5 minutes. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.23 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Warning: If after starting the engine the failure message "Starter Run" will be displayed, the starter motor didn’t disengage and is producing electric power, stop the engine immediately to prevent damage of the control unit. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 4.24 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
During touch down pull the stick completely to avoid the fuselage nose touching the ground. After landing in a muddy field clean the landing gear and tow releases. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.25 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Push the manual switch up or down to switch off the automatic system. Further retraction via the manual switch or by switching the ignition on and off. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.26 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Open both wing ballast tanks together. Do not empty one wing tank after the other to avoid an asymmetric loading condition. 4.5.10.4 Valves leaking, servicing Please refer to the maintenance manual sect. 1.8 and 4.1. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.27 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Caution: Dump the water ballast before you reach freezing altitude or descend to lower altitudes. Caution: Do not fly below 0°C (32°F) when your glider is wet (e.g. after rain). Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.28 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
14 CFR 61.3, the glider contains the necessary equipment specified under 14 CFR 91.205, and the pilot complies with IFR requirements. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 4.29 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
180 - 200 km/h (97 - 108 kts) Lazy Eight 180 - 200 km/h (97 - 108 kts) Stall turn 200 - 220 km/h (108 - 119kts) Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.30 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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The ailerons should be kept neutral during recovery. Height loss during recovery is approx. 100 m (320 ft), the max. speed is 200 km/h (108 kts.). Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.31 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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In addition holding the control stick at the stop prevents the stick from making unnecessary movements due to the mass balance weights in the elevator control system. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 4.32 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Note: After switching on the main switch some failure messages will be displayed. Confirm each message by pressing the selector switch to eliminate the message. Issued: July 2014 TN1000/23 EASA app. 4.33 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Additional Information ................5.8 5.3.1 Demonstrated crosswind performance ..........5.8 5.3.2 Gliding performance ................5.8 5.3.3 Performance under power ..............5.10 5.3.4 Noise data ..................5.12 Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 5.1 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The data in the charts has been computed from actual flight tests with the motorglider in good and clean condition and using average piloting techniques. Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 5.2 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Caution: The airspeed indicator is to be connected to the static ports and pitot probe in the fuselage nose. max. upper tolerance max. lower tolerance measurement IAS=CAS IAS [km/h] Issued: October 2010 EASA app. 5.3 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Flight Manual DG-1000M Airspeed indicator system calibration British, US max. upper tolerance max. lower tolerance measurement IAS=CAS IAS [kts.] Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 5.4 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
36.1 37.9 39.6 41.2 42.7 44.2 45.4 The loss of height for stall recovery is approximately 50 m (160 ft) if recovered immediately. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 5.5 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Dry level grass surface increase the take-off distance by 10% to 15%. Warning: Wet soft grass surface and / or cross wind may increase the take-off distance much more Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 EASA app. 5.6 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The polars apply to a "clean" aircraft. With dirty wings or flight in rain, the performance drops accordingly. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Flight Manual DG-1000M Flight polar with 20 m wing span 1 kts= 1 km/h / 1.852, 1 m/s= 197 ft/min.= 1.94 kts, 1 kg/m²= 0.2048 lbs/ft² Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Noise requirements: ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, Part II, Chapter X Measured noise level: 64.3dB(A) at 790 kg (1742 lbs.) Noise limit: 75.1 dB(A) at 790 kg (1742 lbs.) Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 5.12 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
For not exceeding the forward C.G. limits heavy pilots when flying the DG- 1000M two-seated with powerplant removed must not necessarily compensate the mass of the front and the rear pilot according to section 6.8.7.2. Ausgabe: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
= max. mass without waterballast - empty masst Max. load with waterballast = max. mass with waterballast - empty mass The data is recorded on page 6.7. Ausgabe: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
6.8.2 Removable ballast for underweight pilots (Option) Option: Ballast boxes in the front cockpit for removable Ballast (trim weights), see section 7.17.1. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
4.2.4 lbs. 2 heavy + 1 light 3 heavy 3 heavy + 1 light 4 heavy 4 heavy + 1 light 4 heavy + 2 light Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Caution: Heavy pilots when flying the DG-1000M two-seated must compensate the mass of the front and the rear pilot. Don’t exceed the max. mass of 790 kg (1742 lbs.). Issued: July 2017 TN 1000/32 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
*with max. cockpit load 12 kg ballast must be loaded in the tail ballast box. Weighing without battery in the fin, without waterballast and without fuel. Weighing with powerplant installed and retracted. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The pilot C.G. can be determined by the following equation: = (X = flight mass = flight C.G = empty mass = empty C.G. = pilot mass Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 6.14 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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XS2 = XS1 – 3.8/W = total mass (kg) XS2 = C.G. position with engine extended (m) XS1 = C.G. position with engine retracted (m) Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 6.15 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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7.17.5 Battery in the baggage compartment with battery selector switch .. 7.30 7.17.6 Battery in the fin ................7.30 7.17.7 Radio installation with automatic commutation ......7.30 Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Flight Manual DG-1000M 7.3 Cockpit, cockpit controls and placards Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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After removing the side screws attaching the panel to the cover (4 x M 4) the panel can be hinged backwards into the cockpit (take out the control stick first!). Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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17) Canopy emergency release handle (in both cockpits) - red towards the nose = closed into cockpit = open For emergency release also handle 16 has to be operated! Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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As long as the switch is not closed, the control light for the ballast box will blink with doubled speed without interruption. The blinking can’t be switched off by pressing on the control light. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Brandhahn auf to the front = open closed fuel cock open to the rear = closed Close the fuel cock only in an emergency (see chapter 3) Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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= Variometers operating on total energy probe= soaring flight. 33) Head rest for front pilot The headrest may be screwed to the rear cockpit instrument cover in different longitudinal positions. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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For storage you may install the securing plate turned anti-clockwise 90 °. 37) Fuse for the main battery 80 A in a recess below the carpets. 38) Not effective Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Note: To save electrical power during flight the upper green LED will stop shining after approx. 5 minutes if the landing gear is retracted and locked. Issued: October 2010 7.10 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Above a voltage of 14,7V message "Bat. OvrCh."will be displayed. After verifying this message the voltage display starts blinking. Note: With battery voltage below 11 V the starter motor can not be activated. Issued: October 2010 7.11 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Push the selector knob to confirm this value and you get to the next digit etc.. After confirmation the whole line will be displayed negative and you may select another line with the selector button. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 7.13 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Deactivation and activation see above. Note: The signal for the stall warning will not be deactivated. Issued: October 2010 7.14 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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NEXT MAINTENAN.(ce) : The engine time until the next maintenance, reset in the Setup menu after completion of the 25 hour maintenance. DEI Vx.x E-BOX Vx.x: Software versions of DEI-NT and control unit Issued: October 2010 7.15 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Note: This message will also appear if during the ignition circuit check the switch is operated for more than 5 seconds. 6. "Fuel sensor " = Defect of one or both fuel level sensors or their wiring. Issued: October 2010 7.16 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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ECU will not shut down the engine, but operation will not be optimal. 17. "Prop Brake" = Motor of the electric propeller brake (Option) or wiring defective. Message only if propeller brake activated in the set up menu. Issued: October 2010 7.17 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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11. "Spoiler" = Airbrakes not locked, this warning is displayed at airspeeds above 45 km/h (24 kts.). 12. "Water Freeze" = OAT below +2°C. This warning appears only if activated in the set up menu. Issued: October 2010 7.18 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Case a) Retract the powerplant again manually, then try to extend the engine again. Case b) Partially retract the engine manually and then try to extend the powerplant manually up to its operating position. Issued: July 2014 TN1000/23 7.19 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The DEI-NT in the rear cockpit is operated as a slave of the front DEI-NT. The functions and screens are similar to the front DEI-NT but no Flight log screen and no Set up screen and their functions are available. Issued: October 2010 7.20 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Double storey Schempp-Hirth type airbrakes on the upper wing surface. The wheel brake is operated by the airbrake system. Pushrods in the wings slide in maintenance free nylon ball guides. Automatic control hook-up system. Issued: October 2010 7.21 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Pulling on one of the 2 emergency extension handles will open the valve of a lockable gas strut. The gas strut will push the spindle drive forward on a linear guide to extend and lock the landing gear. Issued: October 2010 7.22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Steerable, linked with steel springs to the rudder, see diagram 10 MM. Tyre: 200 x 50 6 PR, diameter 200 mm (7,87in.) Wheel: Plastic hub with ball bearings part. No. S23 Tyre pressure 4 bar (58 psi) Issued: October 2010 7.23 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
6.8.7. Indication of the amount of ballast inserted is via a control light in the front instrument panel see section 4.2.4 and section 7.3 item 23). Issued: October 2010 7.24 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The opening and closing of the engine bay doors is automatic (see diagram 17). 7.13.5 Coolant system System see diagram 14 MM. Coolant pump: Electric pump, controlled via the ignition switch, installed at the engine. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 7.25 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
12 V sockets in both cockpits. Therefore the master switch must be in the first "charging" position. 7.14.2 Battery in the baggage compartment (Option) See section 7.17.5 Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 7.26 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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To charge the battery to its full capacity a charger with 14.4 V max. charging voltage is necessary (normal automatic chargers charge only up to 13.8V). Such a charger is available from DG Flugzeugbau part no. Z 08. 7.14.5 Wiring All current - carrying wiring confirms to aeronautical specifications.
Check with closed canopy if the emergency release handle can be operated and if the canopy can be removed easily, resp. if the canopy will be lifted by the gas-strut. Grease the locking pins. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 7.28 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
7.17.5 and/or of an ELT see section 7.17.3 is not possible. b) Installation of the oxygen system To ensure a safe installation ask DG Flugzeugbau for an installation instruction. For the installation of the Dräger Höhenatmer E 20088 you will find an installation plan 5EP31 in the maintenance Manual.
To use headsets with standard microphones one V-adapter 10E109 must be installed per headset. In gliding mode the standard microphones of the headsets will not be switched off. Issued: July 2017 TN1000/32 7.30 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Cleaning and Care .................. 8.5 8.7.1 Exterior surfaces of the fibre-reinforced plastic parts ......8.5 8.7.2 Plexiglas canopy ................. 8.6 8.7.3 Metal parts ..................8.6 Power plant trouble shooting ..............8.7 Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Once a year all the bearings and hinges should be cleaned and greased. See the greasing programme of the maintenance manual. Each year the control surface displacements, adjustments and general condition must be checked. (See the maintenance manual). Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
On sunny days the cockpit should be closed and covered. Caution: Longer parking with exposure to sun and humidity will cause premature ageing of the external surfaces of your motorglider. Issued: October 2012 TN1000/22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
DG-1000M manually backward has been developed. It is available from DG Flugzeugbau. The tow bar and wing tip wheel and the tail dolly may be ordered through the DG Flugzeugbau factory. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
Protect the aircraft from water and moisture. See sections 8.4 and 8.5. Remove water that has entered and allow the aircraft to dry out. Never store your wet aircraft in a trailer. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
The pins and bushes for rigging the aircraft are not surface protected and must be covered with grease at all times. Other metal parts, especially the control stick and all handles should occasionally be preserved with metal polishes. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
EGT (exhaust gas temperature) too low. The adjustment must be done in the ECU and can only be performed by a service station trained and approved by DG Flugzeugbau. Loss of electrical power see section 3.18. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Note: The ECU has a failure memory, which detects and stores failures of the system. This memory can only be checked by the manufacturer. For a check please send the ECU to DG Flugzeugbau or the engine manufacturer Solo or to a DG trained and approved service station.
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Flight Manual DG-1000M Supplements Section page Introduction List of inserted supplements Special equipment for very small pilots Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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9.2 List of inserted supplements Date of Document Title of the inserted supplement insertion October Section 9.3 Special equipment for very small pilots 2010 TN1000/17 Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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Pilots with very short legs may clip rudder pedal plates part no. Z197 on to the rudder pedals. Plates may be installed and removed as often as desired. Issued: October 2010 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
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