Instructions to replace the hang loop

Category: Technical Advisory

To install the Hang Loop(HL)

1. Loosen the Quick Link (SS Maillon) and detach one side of the webbing.
2. Place the AN5 34A bolt through the HL tang 
3. When you are facing the A-frame from the front of the glider, keep the pullback system underneath the right side of the Dingle Dangle(DD) rocker.
4. Place the AN5 bolt & HL through the DD rocker over the pullback system with the safety webbing towards the back of the DD block.
5. On the opposite side of the DD have the VG rope(ropes on a Gecko) underneath the rocker with the opposite HL attachment on the outside.
   Note: On a Gecko the Kingpost rope can run over the DD rocker but underneath the back-up safety webbing.
6. Place the opposite side of the HL onto the bolt with SS washer and AN5 half nut.
7. Tighten up the nut, still allowing the tangs to swivel slightly.
8. With the safety back-up webbing attach the Quick link over all the ropes.

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Malibu bottom upright fitting wire wear issue

Category: Technical Advisory

Malibu bottom upright fitting wire wear issue

Applies from: 17th August, 2015

Applies to: Any Moyes glider using round uprights.

Inspection: Whenever an upright is broken or bent it may cause damage to the top and bottom upright fittings, these parts should be inspected closely and replaced at any sign of wear or damage.

Service Requirement: Replace bottom upright fitting after 300 hours or if wire slot widens to greater than 4.8 mm.

It has been bought to our attention of a potential problem of the bottom upright fitting on gliders with round uprights.
The wear has occurred on the slot where the ball swage fits into.

The photo shows a fitting from a glider with 600+ hours airtime where the slot has been worn and widened.

The photo shows a broken fitting from a training glider.

It is now mandatory to replace the fitting
when the opening exceeds 4.8mm or after 300 hours airtime.

Recall Expansion AustriAlpin DELTA

Category: Technical Advisory

Recall Expansion AustriAlpin DELTA

Please find attached the expansion of the recall of the austrialpin DELTA carabiners.

RECALL_expansion_austrialpin_DELTA_carabiner.pdf

PRECAUTIONARY RECALL AustriAlpin Steel Carabiner DELTA

Category: Technical Advisory

PRECAUTIONARY RECALL AustriAlpin Steel Carabiner DELTA

A potential defect have been advised by  the supplier of the ‘Delta’ carabiner that we use on all of our harnesses.

From our records we have identified to have purchased the ‘Delta’ carabiner dating from 26th February, 2013 to date.

If you purchased a harness or carabiner from Moyes from between 1st January, 2013 to 14th October, 2014 you need to carefully check the carabiner for the batch number.

"For the safety of all customers AustriAlpin is issuing an immediate voluntary recall of certain batches of the Austrialpin DELTA carabiner delivered after October 2012. If you own a Austrialpin DELTA carabiner that was purchased after October 2012.
Please read this notice carefully and follow the instructions. (see Austrialpin_recall_DELTA_carabiner.pdf)
Affected are DELTA carabiners, article number FD00A with the batch numbers 00001 and Ø0001"

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