GIN Boomerang 10 - Manual (Page 31)

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to rinse the glider, e.g. following a landing in the sea, gently wash it down inside and out with
fresh water. Frequent rinsing accelerates the aging process.
Maintenance
Type designation
GIN gliders have an exact identification on the underside of the wingtip or on the centre rib,
which is obligatory for all paragliders. The information required is set out in the airworthiness
requirements.
It is helpful to provide the type designation of the paraglider if you are contacting your Gin
Gliders dealer with any queries or ordering replacement parts or accessories, to ensure
accurate identification.
Inspection periods
Failure to observe the inspection periods shall render invalid the certification and warranty. A
properly completed logbook with details of all flying and training will help you to comply with
these periods.
The Boomerang 10 has to be inspected for a trim check by an authorized GIN agent during the
first 12 months.
The Boomerang 10 should be regularly inspected by a qualified professional every 100 hours
(including ground handling), or every 12 months, whichever comes sooner. Ground handling time
must be at least doubled when calculating the total hours of use because of the increased wear
and tear on the glider.
Subsequent inspections should be made annually. Inspection must be made not only of the
fabric, but also of the lines and all other parts of the glider. The maintenance instructions,
available on our homepage www.gingliders.com, have to be observed.
A full inspection will give you peace of mind and extend your glider's lifetime. Additional
inspections should be performed by a qualified person following a crash or violent landing on
the leading edge, or if you note a deterioration of performance or behaviour.
You should also check for any damage to your lines, sail, risers and connectors before each
flight.
We recommend replacing the line set at least every 150 hours.
Validity of inspection
It is very important that your glider is serviced at the required intervals throughout its entire
life. In order to benefit from Gin Gliders warranty:
 you must have your paraglider inspected by Gin Gliders or an inspection agent
authorised by Gin Gliders
 the documentation and the result of the inspection must be clearly identifiable (date
and place / name of the inspector) and be entered near the glider
information/certification sticker.