DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 Flight Manual page 130

9.4 Special equipment for very small pilots (TN1000/17)
To facilitate the operation of the glider by very small pilots 3 different items
have been developed, which may be used separately or together.
9.4.1 Removable seat back for the front seat
c) Installation of the seat back: Install the seat back with 2 screws M6x16
DIN965 4.8 BIC with cup washers 15 x M6 MS NI NR4157 to the threads
which have been installed according to working instruction No. 1 for
TN1000/17.
d) The seat back may be adjusted further to the front by part Z198. Fix the part
to the Velcro straps installed at the rear of the seat back.
e) DG-1000 from ser. no. 10-19 on: Remove the headcushion 8R80/2 from the
holder on the rear instrument panel cover (fixed with Velcro). When
removing the seat back reinstall the head cushion at the holder.
Install the head cushion see above to the Velcro straps installed at the front
of the seat back. Instead of the approx. 70 mm (2.8 in.) thick head cushion a
thinner head cushion approx. 40 mm (1.6 in.) thick may be used.
f) DG-1000 up to ser. no. 10-18: Remove the head rest from the seat (screwed
connection. When removing the seat back reinstall the headrest.
Install a head cushion 8R80/4 to the Velcro straps installed at the front of
the seat back.
9.4.2 Airbrake-pushrod with additional handle in front cockpit
For pilots with arms too short to lock the airbrakes an airbrake-pushrod with
additional handle part 5St69/2 may be instead in the front cockpit according to
working instruction No. 2 for TN1000/17 instead of part 5St69.
This part may remain in the glider for normal operation.
9.4.3 Rudder pedal plates for rear cockpit Z197
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: February 2011
Flight manual DG-1000T
TN 1000/18
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