Spare parts

These replacement springs are specifically designed for use with the BWS Flexiwiper system. Each set is sold as a matched pair, for the left and right Flexiwiper unit.

Important compatibility note:
These springs are not compatible with the Ventus-3 or Arcus edition 2020 Garagewipers models. 

These replacement springs are specifically designed for use with the BWS Garagewiper system. Each set is sold as a matched pair for the left and right wiper units.

Important compatibility note:
These springs are not compatible with the classic Flexiwiper model.

This M8 screw is design for the steering tail wheel axle of the Arcus-M and the Ventus-3M.

 

This rubber boot ensures the sealing of the tail ballast of most of the Schempp-Hirth gliders.
It is advisable to replace it every 2-3 years to avoid water leaks.

Its dimensions are 72 x 38 mm.

This handle for the trim is a format 25 mm, M6. It is made in aluminium and green powdered.

This tension spring is used to maintain the flap handle on the right position. 

On the Janus B and Nimbus-2, it is located near the front seat handle.

Originally, the Janus C, the Nimbus-3D and the Nimbus-4D are using another spring that looks very different (ref B40-2417) and that is located on the back seat cockpit wall. However some gliders have been modified and they are now using this flat spring but near the spar bridge.

The other reference is available below under the suggested products.

This pulley with 626-ZZ bearing is used for the hook release mechanism and for some turbo actuation systems.

This tube is used for the the 3" front wheel of the double seaters and the single seater 4" main wheel.

Carefull, the valve is only 32 mm long.

The clamp is suitable for hoses with diameters ranging from 12 mm to 18 mm and is used on some gliders for the water ballast system in the wing.

This hose NW 4,8x1,6 mm is transparent and it is use for the Fuel sytem.

It is sold my the meter.

A roll contains 10 m of sealing.

This flexible rubber boot is 63 x 39x 39 mm with a 10 mm and a 25 mm opening.

It is surrounding the ballast rod on the wing root of the Discus b, Ventus-2 (SN < 561), Discus-2a and Discus-2b (SN< 234) which have been produced before June 2009. However, some of these gliders might have been retrofitted with the newer system. You can see on the suggested product the other bellow.

It is used for the ballast system of the Nimbus-3, -3D, -4 and -4D. For the Nimbus, the bellow may need to be adapted by cutting the larger end.

It is also used as a sealing around the brake line when crossing the wheel box in all single seaters.

 

This label is made for the original Arcus.

 

This grey PVC plate is used as a guide for the Duo Discus and Nimbus-4D.

Dimensions: 220 × 25 mm.

Please note: the model used for the Duo Discus XL, Arcus, and Nimbus-4DL is longer (ref. B40-3306). You can find it in the suggested products below.

This rubber boot is surrounding the water ballast control rod to avoid the water leaking through. It is used in several Schempp-Hirth gliders including the Nimbus-2, Ventus, Ventus-2c, Discus-2c, Duo Discus and the Arcus.

It is 125 x 22 x 22 mm with a 7 mm and a 16 mm opening.

Over the years, other bellows and different combinations have been used. You can find them underneath this description, in the "suggested products", if you want to compare them with the model that you wish to replace.

This sealing cap is made for the Ventus-3 inner wing.

The plug used for the outer wing is different. You can find it below in the suggested items.

Please note that the first seven Ventus-3 are equipped with a different system.

This axle is design for the steering tail wheel of the Arcus-M and the Ventus-3M.

 

The Schempp-Hirth iconic tool!

These three brass bushes are used for the propellor stopper of the Ventus-3M and the Arcus M edition 2020. The bush in the centre is 8 x 1 x 9.3 mm and the two on the side are 8 x 1 x 6.7 mm.

They can be damaged by the spring and this creates some play in the stopper.

 

This gas strut is 450 N and 178 mm long.

It is used for the foldable instrument panel of Arcus and Duo Discus XL.