OPMF22B_WOF_HG_Class5

The HG Owner/Pilot, Authorised WOF Inspector, and Admin will automatically receive a PDF copy of their application.

Each step of the signature process will be actioned automatically, when the required email fields are filled, once the applicant submits the form.

This form is a controlled document, managed by the NZHGPA, under the delegation of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

 

1. ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED TO BE FILLED; if not applicable, comment N/A.

2. There are two options for completing this form;

  i. Owner/Pilot Checks: checks on recreational gliders may be carried out by the OWNER/PILOT, with minimum HG NOV certificate, under supervision of an authorised WOF Inspector.

  ii. Authorised WOF Inspector Checks: checks can be done soley by the Authorised WOF Inspector;

3. If you are an Authorised WOF inspector assessing your OWN glider, select Authorised WOF inspector;

4. Minimum standards are the manufacturer's specifications, or if none, are to the Inspecting Officer's best informed knowledge;

5. Dents in the carbon D-sections and aluminium tubes must be individually assessed, in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines, or through consultation with an experienced inspector, to determine if structural integrity is affected, before deciding on repair or replacement;

6. Repaired parts must be at least as strong as the original and must not affect the glider's trim or put extra stress on other areas;

7. Generally, inspection is VISUAL only. Removal of the sail for inspection is recommended;

8. Non-factory modifications made to the glider, and judged acceptable, must be noted in the COMMENTS BOX;

9. Document modifications deemed unacceptable and/or repairs required and/or items that may soon require attention IDENTIFY in the COMMENTS BOX;

10. If the glider has PASSED inspection, fill out all fields on a current NZHGPA WOF label and stick the label on the glider keel, aft of the trailing edge and in plain sight;

1. The WOF Inspection includes, but is not limited to, the items listed on this form;
2. The WOF Inspection must be compliant with the manufacturer's inspection and maintenance requirements;
3. During the WOF Inspection, the structural integrity is checked by outward visual inspection. Unless the owner chooses to further strip the aircraft, no responsibility can be taken for defects not visible during inspection;
4. The issue of a WOF represents that the aircraft meets the requirements for that issuing, but only at the time of inspection. It does not represent an assurance that the aircraft will remain in warrantable condition for any period after the inspection, or between now and the next inspection;
5. A WOF should not be relied on as an assurance as to the overall safety of the equipment;
6. Maintenance of this aircraft to an airworthy condition is the responsibility of the owner.