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Maintenance Manual LS8
Recommendations to order spare parts
Please try to determine the exact designations of the spare parts for your order
using the maintenance manual. This is to guarantee a fast and correct delivery of
the parts.
The designations are to find in the sections system description, instructions for
assembly and servicing work of the maintenance manual.
Yours sincerely
DG FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Dipl.- Ing. W. Dirks
Issued: December 2009
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Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited
Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only

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  • Page 1 The designations are to find in the sections system description, instructions for assembly and servicing work of the maintenance manual. Yours sincerely DG FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Dipl.- Ing. W. Dirks Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 2: General

    June 2016 2-5, 3-1, 4-4, 5-2, 5-6, 5-7, Manual revision, repair manual 7-1 ÷ 7-4, 7-6, 9-1, 9-2, 10-1 Issued: June 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 3 Maintenance Manual LS8 This page was intentionally left blank. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 4: List Of Effective

    “ June 2016 “ June 2016 “ “ June 2016 “ “ “ “ 2-10 “ 2-11 " Issued: June 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 5 4-16 " 4-17 " 4-18 " 4-19 " 4-20 " 4-21 " 4-22 " 4-23 " 4-24 " Issued: June 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 6 11-1 December 09 11-2 " 11-3 " 12-1 December 09 Sept. 2011 12-2 " 12-3 " 12-4 " Issued: June 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.10 Fuselage water ballast system (LS8-a, LS8-18) ........1-13 1.11 Fuselage water ballast system (LS8-b) ..........1-14 1.12 Wing water ballast system (LS8-a from ser. no. 8066 on, LS8-b, LS8-18) ........................1-15 1.13 Wing water ballast system with winglet ventilation (only LS8-a up to ser.
  • Page 8 4.4.2.1 Adjustment of water ballast system LS8-a, LS8-b, LS8-18, instructions for all versions............4-13 4.4.2.2 Adjustment of water ballast system LS8-a and LS8-18 with slide in tail fin tank ...................4-13 4.4.2.3 Adjustment of water ballast system LS8-b and LS8-a and LS8-18 with integral tail tank ..............4-16...
  • Page 9 11.4 Longitudinal motion pushrod bearings..........11.3 Appendix....................12.1 12.1 Equipment list ..................12.1 12.2 Annual inspection checklist ..............12.3 Issued: February 2011 TN8019 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 10: Airworthiness Limitations

    Repair or replace damaged parts prior to next flight. Follow the instructions of section 11 of this manual for repairs of the airframe. Note: You will find more detailed instructions in the Repair Manual LS8. Major repairs must be accomplished by an approved repair station or by an approved mechanic rated for composite aircraft structure work in accordance with DG repair methods.

  • Page 11: Description Of Systems

    Description of systems 1.1 Overview Wings LS8 and LS8-a: Wingspan 15 m with removable winglets. LS8-b and LS8-18: Wingspan variable by exchange of 15m winglets with 18m tips with Winglets. Aileron Controls Aileron system activated via pushrods guided in longitudinal motion ball bearings, connection of system by automatic coupling during rigging.
  • Page 12 Litres <1.0 US gal., 0.84 Imp.gal.> and 12 Litres <3.2 US gal., 2.64 Imp. gal.>, depending on version (integral or slide-in tank, with or without battery receptacle). Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 13 The tail fin battery may removed to decrease Minimum Cockpit Load. It must be fitted in the baggage compartment, if there is no other battery installed. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 14 17 mm / 0.67 in various versions possible M10 x 1 (Fine thread) 17 mm / 0.67 in PM 6 long Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 15: Aileron Control System (Fuselage)

    Control stick 3R3-49 11 Aileron connector 3R10-116 Control stick support 1R3-86 12 Automatic connector 3R10-119 bearing Middle aileron pushrod 4R10-74 Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 16: Air Brake System

    17 Lower blade 3F4-54 Air brake rod 4R6-59 18 Friction brake Air brake lever 3R6-58 Lever guide tube 4R6-31 Issued: February 2011 TN8019 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 17: Elevator Control System

    18 Forward elevator 4R3-84 pushrod 19 Elevator pushrod 2 4R3-85 20 Elevator pushrod 3 4R3-76 21 Rear elevator 4R3-69 pushrod Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 18: Wing Control Systems And Wing Waterballast (Only Ls8)

    Maintenance Manual LS8 1.5 Wing control systems and wing waterballast (only LS8) Shown: Waterbag LS6-18w: drawing lF-97 (max. 75 Liter per wing) Friction brake Issued: March 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 19: Aileron Control System Wings (Ls8-A, Ls8-B, Ls8-18)

    5 Wing aileron drive bracket 4F3-134 6 Aileron drive rod 4F3-137 7 Drive bracket at aileron 4Q1-40 8 Aileron stop 4F32-136 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 20: Rudder Control System

    8 Not installed with TN8019 executed 9 Rudder cable 10 Pedal adjustment cable 4R14-31 11 Rudder drive bracket 4S1-10 Issued: February 2011 TN8019 1-10 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 21: Main Landing Gear

    14 Landing gear fork 1R2-1 1R2-200 15 Fork rubber bearing (small unit) 16 Deflector 4R2-104 4R2-204 16 16 16 16 Issued: September 2011 TN8020 1-11 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 22: Fuselage Waterballastsystem (Ls8)

    4.1 Liter with battery box curled nut to open the right hand side wing tank for filling Issued: December 2009 1-12 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 23: Fuselage Water Ballast System (Ls8-A, Ls8-18)

    Note: Which one of the 3 fin tank versions is installed is dependent on what was ordered. Issued: March 2016 TN8024 1-13 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 24: Fuselage Water Ballast System (Ls8-B)

    4R12-130 6 Left side fuselage lever 4R12-114 7 Tail tank valve 1BR-213 8 Tail fin pulley 1BR-225 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 1-14 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 25: Wing Water Ballast System (Ls8-A From Ser. No. 8066 On, Ls8-B, Ls8-18)

    Maintenance Manual LS8 1.12 Wing water ballast system (LS8-a from ser. no. 8066 on, LS8-b, LS8-18) No. Designation Valve of inner tank Ventilation tube of inner tank Valve of outer tank Ventilation tube of outer tank Drain tube of outer tank (may be closed due to malfunction see TN8006 and log book entry) From ser.
  • Page 26 Note: On all LS8-a’s ser. no’s 8007 up to 8065 which have been retrofitted to LS8-18 the ventilation was modified to the system see section 1.12.

  • Page 27: Wing Water Ballast System With Winglet Ventilation

    Maintenance Manual LS8 Wing water ballast system with winglet ventilation (only LS8-a up to ser. no. 8065) 2. Version No. Designation Valve of inner tank Ventilation tube of inner tank Valve of outer tank Ventilation tube of outer tank Drain tube of outer tank (may be closed due to malfunction see...

  • Page 28: Pressure Ports

    Maintenance Manual LS8 1.14 Pressure ports 1.15 Drain orifices 1.15.1 Drain orifices (LS8, LS8-18, LS8-b) Issued: March 2016 TN8024 1-18 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 29: Drain Orifices (Ls8-A)

    Maintenance Manual LS8 1.15.2 Drain orifices (LS8-a) 1.16 Primary and secondary structure No secondary structure available Issued: March 2016 TN8024 1-19 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 30: Mass And Balance

    Xcg =  + a total mass + tail fin water mass 9. Calculate loading limits according to section 2.2. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 31: Calculation Of Loading Limits

    3. Minimum Cockpit Load for full tail fin tank without tail fin battery 4. Minimum Cockpit Load for empty tail fin tank without tail fin battery Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 32 Maintenance Manual LS8 2. Maximum approved mass of Non-lifting Parts may vary between 239 kg and 249kg <527 to 549 lbs> (LS8-b and LS8/18), 244 kg and 253kg <538 to 558 lbs>(LS8 and LS8-a) depending on empty mass and empty mass C.G.
  • Page 33 Maintenance Manual LS8 Example for calculation of loading limits (example is for LS8-b) 1) Minimum Cockpit Load (tail fin tank empty, with tail fin battery) For empty mass 265 kg <584 lbs> and empty mass C.G. position 659 mm <25.945 in> Minimum Cockpit Load according to table in section 2.3 is...
  • Page 34 If air cannot be blown into the tank, the valve is not functioning properly (for instance frozen solid or operating cable fractured) Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 35: Calculation Of Maximum Mass Of Non-Lifting Parts

    289-290 244 244 246 247 248 250 251 252 254 255 257 290-291 244 244 246 247 248 250 251 253 254 255 257 Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 36 637-639 538 538 542 545 547 551 553 556 560 560 564 639-642 538 538 542 545 547 551 553 558 560 560 564 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 37: Mnlp Ls8-A

    273-274 274-275 275-276 276-277 277-278 278-279 279-280 280-281 281-282 282-283 283-284 284-285 285-286 286-287 287-288 288-289 289-290 290-291 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 38 637-639 538 538 540 545 547 549 553 556 560 560 564 639-642 538 538 540 545 547 551 553 556 560 560 564 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 39: Mnlp Ls8-B And Ls8-18

    299 -300 239 240 241 243 244 246 247 248 250 300 -301 239 240 241 243 244 246 247 249 250 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-10 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 40 527 529 531 536 538 542 545 547 551 661-664 527 529 531 536 538 542 545 549 551 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-11 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 41: Empty Mass C.g. Range

    590 -686 590 -701 589 -613 589 -627 589 -642 589 -656 589 -671 589 -685 589 -700 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-12 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 42 590 -786 590 -814 590 -842 589 -714 589 -728 589 -756 589 -785 589 -813 589 -841 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-13 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 43 659 23.228 -24.134 23.228 -24.724 23.228 -25.315 23.228 -25.866 23.228 -26.457 661 23.189 -24.134 23.189 -24.685 23.189 -25.276 23.189 -25.827 23.189 -26.417 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-14 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 44 659 23.228 -27.008 23.228 -27.598 23.228 -28.150 23.228 -28.701 23.228 -29.843 661 23.189 -26.969 23.189 -27.559 23.189 -28.110 23.189 -28.661 23.189 -29.764 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-15 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 45 23.268 -30.984 23.268 -32.126 23.268 -33.228 23.228 -30.945 23.228 -32.047 23.228 -33.150 23.189 -30.906 23.189 -32.008 23.189 -33.110 Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-16 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 46 In addition they are a distinct warning, that its use is limited. Issued: March 2016 TN8024 2-17 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 47: Inspections

    (1) If damage is suspected, tap the suspected surface with a pencil to find any delamination. (b) Only LS8-a, LS8-b, LS8-18: If moisture is suspected in the structure near the integral tanks (recognisable for instance by an irregular, mirror surface finish).
  • Page 48 (d) when adjustments are being made, check for: (1) identical overcenter at both folding struts. (2) locking of adjustment bolts. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 49 10. Inspection of the water ballast system LS8: Inspect water ballast bags and vertical tail fin tank for function and tightness. Wire meshing at tail fin tank upper end ventilation orifice and in filling funnel are mandatory to establish proper function of vertical tail fin valve.
  • Page 50 Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 51: Extraordinary Inspections After Heavy Landings

    (cracks, buckling, compression). e) tangential tubes across fuselage for straightness. f) control system function, free movement and deflections. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 52: Inspection Procedure For Increase Of Service Time

    5. The results of the inspections have to be recorded in an inspection test report wherein comments are required for each inspection instruction. If the inspections are done outside the DG Flugzeugbau facilities, a copy of the records must be sent to DG Flugzeugbau for evaluation and information.

  • Page 53: Lubrication Schedule

    Tow Release: see Maintenance Instructions of manufacturer (TOST) Multiple point buckle MS-17/B of FAG-12 safety harness: see Maintenance Instructions of manufacturer (Autoflug) Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 54: Working Instructions

    F = laterally fixed bearing Removal of ailerons (1) Remove winglet or wing Tipp extension. (2) LS8: remove lower side gap seal (convex plastic or metal strip) and inner seals tape (Teflon tape) completely. LS8-a, LS8-b, LS8-18: remove inner seals tapes (Teflon tape) completely, upper and lower side.
  • Page 55 (3) Make sure that washers, if existent, are installed on the fixed bearing pin (bearing No. 3). (4) match inner aileron (only LS8) and then outer aileron pins with bearings with aileron fully deflected downward,. (5) Use 2 persons, do not use force ! (6) only LS8: align aileron connecting pins of outer into inner aileron.

  • Page 56: Elevator

    (6) do not brace elevator halves against inner bearings, maximum axial play 0.5 mm <0.02 in>. (7) if need be, install new gap seals, see section 4.2.2. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 57: Rudder

    1 mm (0.04 in). (9) if necessary, restore gap seals (convex plastic strip), see section 4.2.3 for details. Issued: June 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 58: Installation Of Control Surface Gap Seals

    Convex seals strip 0.25, form 2, 25 mm 8 m <25 ft> Teflon-glass tape 0.08*38 mm [1.5in] 8 m <25 ft> Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 59 Maintenance Manual LS8 Rear edges of strips 3 and 5 should end before or at highest point. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 60 = minimum 1 mm <0.039 in> d = 2 mm <0.079 in> e = 9 mm <0.354 in> Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 61 Maintenance Manual LS8 Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 62: Gap Seals Elevator

    = 19 mm <0.748 in> Tape 2 rear edge should end on highest point of elevator leading edge. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 63: Gap Seals Rudder

    = 10 <0.394> d = 12 <0.472> e = 19 <0.748> f = 30 <1.181> Items 4 and 5may not be installed at LS8-b Issued: December 2009 4-10 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 64: Seat Shell Removal And Installation

    4.3 Seat shell removal and installation Seat shell removal (1) Only LS8-b: Remove perhaps installed battery(s) from front seat end and remove battery cables from seat boxes(LS8-b) (2) remove 6 bolts (6 mm thread) hexagon recess No. 5, watch for length and position of bolts, colour mark short ones ! (3) Disconnect backrest base from seat, remove backrest.

  • Page 65: Adjustment Of Water Ballast System

    (5) do not forget to lock and colour-mark all nuts after adjusting. right fuselage wall to cockpit handle to tail dump valve Issued: December 2009 4-12 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 66: Adjustment Of Water Ballast System Ls8-A, Ls8-B, Ls8-18, Instructions For All Versions

    Adjustment of water ballast system LS8-a, LS8-b, LS8-18 4.4.2.1 Adjustment of water ballast system LS8-a, LS8-b, LS8-18, instructions for all versions Note: To determine which version water ballast system is installed in your LS8 please refer to the sketches in sections 1.9 up to 1.13. Sketch 1...
  • Page 67 >b< = 5 mm <0.2 in> from edge, the valve starts opening. See sketch 2 at >b<. (6) Only LS8-a: Inspect maximum opening of outer valve: with inner valve still closed, opening travel of outer valve should be between 11 and 15 mm <0.43 to 0.6 in>.
  • Page 68 Maintenance Manual LS8 Sketch 2 LS8-a und LS8-18 with slide in tail fin tank A -to cockpit lever B - to tail tank C - right side fuselage drive D -to left fuselage drive E - right wing drive lever...

  • Page 69: Adjustment Of Water Ballast System Ls8-B And Ls8-A And Ls8-18

    Maintenance Manual LS8 4.4.2.3 Adjustment of water ballast system LS8-b and LS8-a and LS8-18 with integral tail tank (1) Before adjusting wing system, check ventilation tubes No. 2 and 4 (see sketch section1) and draining tube No. 5 free from clogging.
  • Page 70 Maintenance Manual LS8 Sketch 3 LS8-b and LS8-a and LS8-18 with integral tail tank A - to cockpit lever B - to tail tank C - right side fuselage drive D - to left fuselage drive E - right wing drive lever...

  • Page 71: Removal And Installation Of The Slide-In Tail Tank

    (8) Clamp end of discharge tube (or fix by bonding) in right lower rudder cut-out. (9) Adjust valve operation as outlined in section 4.4. Issued: December 2009 4-18 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 72: Removal And Installation Of Wing Waterballast Bags Only Ls8

    Watertight with valve closed. b) Check proper timing of opening of the fin ballast dump valve according to section 4.4.1 item (3) LS8 resp. section 4.4.2.2 item (11) LS8-a and LS8-18.. c) Tightness during filling (back to front via funnel). With valve open, water level in filling tube must remain constant.
  • Page 73 Issued: December 2009 4-20 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 74: Removal And Installation Of The C.g. Hook

    T-shaped handle. (9) Before installation of seat, check for absence of foreign matter. Issued: December 2009 4-21 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 75 (b) Cable below cross member of landing gear fork. (c) Wrong drive lever position at segment. (d) Use of other hook fixing positions. Issued: December 2009 4-22 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 76: Removal And Installation Of The Nose Hook

    >6< . (10) Disassemble drive extension with cable from drive lever at >5< . Issued: December 2009 4-23 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 77 Issued: December 2009 4-24 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 78: Control Surfaces

    See also table section 5.5 or deflections report of final production inspection. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 79: Control Surface Mass And Mass Balance

    Centreline Rudder 8.82 to 13.23 lbs ±22.2 in*oz Note for LS8-a: Ailerons with balance will be installed in case the LS8-a is prepared for retrofit to LS8-18. Issued: June h 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...
  • Page 80 5.2.2 Rudder 4.30 to 5.40 kg -1.02 to 1.60 kg*cm Centreline 9.48 to 11.91 lbs -14.17 to 22.22 in*oz Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 81: Instructions

    As this requirement from the flutter investigation due to low moment tolerances and little room may exclude a repair, you should contact DG Flugzeugbau beforehand. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited...

  • Page 82: Control Surfaces Free Play

    Measure final stick position. Repeat procedure for opposite movement, difference of both resulting positions yields travel due to friction . Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 83: Limit Values For Control Surface Deflections

    38 to 43 1.496 to 1.693 3.346 19 to 22 0.748 to 0.866 38 to 44 1.496 to 1.732 Issued: June 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 84 6.969 to 7.992 15.709 15.512 177 to 204 6.969 to 8.031 15.748 15.551 178 to 204 7.008 to 8.031 Issued: June 2016 TN8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 85: List Of Special Tools

    Valve key 4F05-82 installation of the waterbag from the wing dump valve Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 86: Placards And Markings

    Batt. II positions TCDS A.047 Serial No. 8xxx Made in Registration D-xxxx Germany >4< Type placard at main bulkhead Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 87: Ls8-A

    Batt. II positions TCDS Serial No. 8xxx Made in Registration D-xxxx Germany >4< Type placard at main bulkhead Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 88: Ls8-B

    Batt. II positions TCDS Serial No. 8xxx Made in Registration D-xxxx Germany >4< Type placard at main bulkhead Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 89 Batt. II positions TCDS Serial No. 8xxx Made in Registration D-xxxx Germany >4< Type placard at main bulkhead Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 90: Ls8, Ls8-A, Ls8-B, Ls8-18

    When the airspeed indicator is not equipped with these altitude related VNE markings, a placard must be near the ASI. For possible versions see next page. Issued: February 2011 TN8019 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 91 Up to 19700 ft MSL Up to 26200 ft MSL Up to 32800 ft MSL Up to 39400 ft MSL Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 92: Permanent Installation Of Fixed Ballast

    C.G. position about 17 mm <0.669 in> forward. After permanent installation of fixed ballast, execute a new empty mass and balance weighing, see chapter 2. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 93: Fixed Ballast At Rear Fuselage End

    2. Maximum weight of rear trim weight: approx. 2.45 kg <5.4 lbs>. (Part 4R8- 109) Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 94: Permanent Installation Of Equipment In Baggage Compartment

    5 - Self locking nut, 5 mm thread, width over flats 8 mm, M5 DIN985-8 Issued: September 2011 TN8020 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 95: Instruments- And Equipment List (Master Equipment List)

    20000 ft only is being used, a placard must be near the altimeter stating: Maximum flying altitude 20000 ft. See also Flight Manual section 2-8. Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 96: Seat Belt Harness (With Multiple Point Buckles)

    Dittel Avionik KRT2 EASA.210.10038036 or other radios approved according to TSO, JTSO or ETSO for use in aircraft. Issued: June 2016 TN 8024 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 97: Variometer

    KTS 0406 or KTS 0406 R TS 10.210/19 EZS-3 9.8 Thermometer Störck TF-00-59K Temperature sensor in ventilation inlet or landing gear box.. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 98: Electrical Supply

    Electrical instruments must be connected via appropriately dimensioned fuses, current for one instrument must not exceed 3A. After installation a new weighing report must be filed. Issued: December 2009 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 99: Materials For Repair

    98605 Linen Rudder, Elevator Polyester (Diolen) Fabric Manufacturer: Lückenhaus Kind of weave mass(g/m²) Usage 34048 Linen Fuselage Issued: June 2016 TN8024 10-1 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 100 + hardener. Application and mixing is the same as for the cotton flocks. Issued: December 2009 10-2 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 101 780 CC Kronalux Schwimmbadfarbe: Manufacturer: Paul Jaeger GmbH & Co KG Sources for material All materials can be obtained from the DG Flugzeugbau Factory. Issued: December 2009 10-3 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 102: Repairs

    Caution: In the rear fuselage shell a layer of Diolen-fabric is installed between the fibreglass-layers. In case of repair replace this layer by 2 layers of fibreglass 92125 +45°. Issued: December 2009 11.1 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 103: Repairs Of Metal Fittings

    "J" of tool 51-MJ, thereafter b. groove "G" of tool 64-CGMP, 1 press each in given sequence Issued: December 2009 11.2 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 104: Longitudinal Motion Pushrod Bearings

    ! Issued: December 2009 11.3 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 105: Appendix

    Landing gear 5“-braked wheel Standard 113-20 Tost Landing gear Place: _________ Date: ________ Stamp: ___________ Signature: _______________ Issued: September 2011 TN8020 12.1 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 106 Maintenance Manual LS8 Issued: December 2009 12.2 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

  • Page 107: Annual Inspection Checklist

    Tail fin battery box 2.Ventilation inner tank -battery box cover Ventilation outer tank Place: _________ Date: ________ Stamp: __________ Signature: _______________ Issued: December 2009 12.3 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 108 Fixed ballast at front/rear Compass deviation list Non-exist. of foreign matter Place: _________ Date: ________ Stamp: __________ Signature: _______________ Issued: December 2009 12.4 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...
  • Page 109 Findings / Complaints / Remedy No. Findings Remedy / Repair Inspector Place: _________ Date: ________ Stamp: __________ Signature: _______________ Issued: December 2009 12.5 Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited Manual valid with the up-to-date cover page only...

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