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MISCELLANEOUS AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION - LS 3, LS 3-a, LS 3-17

1.WATER BALLAST BAGS. Rolladen Schneider Technical Bulletin 3006 describes the optional installation of American made water ballast bags. 2. FLAP HANDLE DETENTS AT 0° AND 5°. Rolladen Schneider Technical Bulletin 3010 describes the option installation of new flap detents. 3. LATE MODEL TRIM SYSTEM. Rolladen Schneider Technical Bulletin 3016 outlines the optional installation of a late model trim system in LS 3a and LS 3-17 sailplanes manufactured before 15.1.1980. This involves a trim lever in the control column and a trim position indicator on the left hand cockpit wall. 4. AILERON RIGGING. Rolladen Schneider Technical Bulletin 3032 outlines the procedures to rig the aileron control system to remove any rolling tendency which may be present due to continued curing of the resin causing warping. 5. UNDERCARRIAGE MODIFICATION. Rolladen Schneider Technical Bulletin 3035 describes the optional installation of a third rubber element in the undercarriage to increase the stiffness for the undercarriage by 50%. 6. MOVABLE INSTRUMENT PANEL. Rolladen Schneider Technical Bulletin 3039 outlines the optional installation of a movable portion of the instrument panel which is attached to the canopy.  LATE MODEL TAILPLANE LOCKING MECHANISM. Rolladen Schneider Technical Bulletin 3041 outlines the installation of the later style of tailplane locking mechanism utilising a spring loaded ratchet to replace the locking spring.