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Old November 28th 17, 09:11 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
David Salmon[_3_]
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Default Std. 2 Jantar - CG Tost hook?

At 07:39 28 November 2017, Eric Munk wrote:
It’s a G72 according to the TCDS from EASA, but a G73 or G88 is also
technically speaking compatible. I am rebuilding one that has a CoG

releas

so if you need pics send an email...



t 08:18 26 November 2017, Justin Couch wrote:
On Sunday, 26 November 2017 12:03:44 UTC+11, wrote:
The manual mentions that a CG hook can be mounted on the landing

gear.
Do=
es anyone have instructions from the factory on that process?
Thanks=20
Phil


It is basically a mount already welded into the gear and two bolt

through
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it. The cable is a separate item off the main pulley below the

instrument
p=
anel. Inside the seat pan area, you need a large rounded cutout to allow
it=
to swing up with the undercarriage. Typically there is a FRP piece that
is=
bonded into the fuselage to cover the hole. All the Jantars I have seen
ha=
d this built in from the factory, but it may have been optional if yours
ne=
ver came with the CG hook. I should be able to find the right TOST part
num=
ber. Do already have a hook and just need to know all the fittings?=20

Also, I recommend you join up the Jantar group over on Yahoo as there's

a
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ot of drawings and useful paperwork there.


My syndicate partner has just confirmed that they fitted a c of g hook to

their Std Jantar, by buying a new u/c frame with a hook on it. That of
course was from the original manufacturers 40 years ago.
Dave