L'hotellier connector for gliders with manual control hookups.

It is sold by the unit.

This system is used for the Ventus-2 and the Discus-2 which are using the 5" Cleveland wheel from TOST and with a “Magura” cylinder brake.

This drive funnel is used on almost all Schempp-Hirth gliders except the Nimbus-4 and the Ventus-3.

Two lock nuts M 6-8, DIN 985 and a lock nut M6 TRELOC, DIN 439 are included. However, your glider has a specific set of distance washer that are not provided. Please before disassemble the funnel make sure you know which washer go where.

On the Ventus-2 and Discus-2c, you may also need a set of screws that can be baught as an option.

This gaz strut is 210N and it is used for the landing gear on the Arcus and Duo Discus XL. 

Important: It is not adapted for Beringer wheels.

Two models exist. The pivot ball was first associated with a M5 screw, before beeing replace by a M6 screw in 2015. Please measure the diameter of the screw on the part that you are currently using, and order the same.

An assembly jig for the tension pneumatic spring can be added as an option. If you don't have one, we advise you to buy it.

This 150N gas strut is used for the Mini-Nimbus airbreaks.

 

This part can be adapted to fit the Duo Discus, Duo Discus X, Duo Discus XL, as well as the Arcus, Arcus Edition 2020, and Nimbus-4D.

It measures approximately 147 mm in width and 157 mm in length.

Please note that the part is sold in an untrimmed form, so you will need to cut it to ensure a proper fit for your glider.

This 200N gas strut is in the airbrake box. It connects the airbrake rod to the actuating lever of the trailing edge flap for the Duo Discus X and xL as well as the Nimbus-3D, -4 and -4D.

An older version used a gas spring from the company Hahn, you can use this one instead.

This comprehensive kit ensures compatibility with all Duo Discus equipped with a master cylinder model 7 / brakes 30-9. It provides the necessary components for a smooth brake cable replacement.

The cable comes with a standard 5.5 mm nipple, which fits most modern gliders that have a 6.2 mm handle hole. For older models or those with larger handle holes, an additional nipple is included, suitable for handles with an 8.5 mm hole.

The kit includes:

• 4000 mm of 1,8 mm cable
• 1 x Nicopress oval sleeve (1.5-2 mm, NT281C-A)
• 1 x 2 mm thimble
• 1 x Nipple No. 33A
• 1 x Nipple support No. 21A (8 x 9 mm)

This sealing lid is for the Arcus edition 2020.

It is equipped of a non-return valve.

This part can be adapted to fit the Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Discus-2c, Ventus-2ax, Ventus-2bx, the ventus-2c, the ventus-2cx and the Ventus-3.

It measures 148 mm in width. 

Please note that you will need to cut the part to ensure it fits your glider, as it is sold in an untrimmed form.

This part is used for the notching of the flaps of the Ventus c.

It is 135 mm long and the screw holes are spaced 50 and 68 mm apart respectively. The space between the first and the last step is 90 mm. Please look carefully at the drawing to make sure that it is really the part you need.

These brake linings (Tost P/N 080949) are designed for the BZT2 brake assembly installed after 2017 with a thread M10x1. It is not compatible with the model with a thread NPT See drawing.

The BZT2 system is compatible with 5″ and 6″ disc brake wheels from the Penta and Classic series. It is commonly installed on the Ventus-3 and Arcus edition 2020 models.

Please note that different braking systems have been used over time, and several Technical Notices (TN) have been approved. Carefully inspect your brakes before ordering to ensure you select the correct brake pad.

Kit to secure l'hotellier connector for gliders with manual control hookups.

It cannot be used for the wing extension.

It is sold by the unit and the EASA Form 1 is included. 

This item is part of the horizontal tailplane fixation back system of all the modern Schempp-Hirth gliders. The kit provides all the necessary parts to change 1 pin.

This part is used for the notching of the flaps of the Ventus-2bx, Ventus-2c and Ventus-2cx.

It is 146 mm long and the screw holes are spaced 50 and 69 mm apart respectively.

This part is used for the notching of the flaps of the Ventus-2b.

It is 135 mm long and the screw holes are spaced 50 and 69 mm apart respectively.

This screw is used for the Ventus-2c with a 5" Classic wheels from TOST and a Magura cylinder brake.

It is 25 mm long and the head size is 14 mm.

These brake lining (Tost p/n 075865) are used on brake assembly 30-9.

It can be mounted to 4′′, 5′′ and 6′′ disk brake wheels of the series Penta, Tria and Classic and on the original Cleveland brakes- wheel system.

Different system has been used and several TN have been approved. Please look carefully to your brakes and order similar brake pad.

This comprehensive kit ensures compatibility with all single-seater gliders equipped with drum brakes and provides the necessary components for a smooth brake cable replacement.

The cable comes with a standard 5.5 mm nipple, which fits most modern gliders that have a 6.2 mm handle hole. For older models or those with larger handle holes, an additional nipple is included, suitable for handles with an 8.5 mm hole.

The kit includes:

• 1600 mm of 2 mm cable with a 5.5 x 10 mm nipple
• 1 x Nicopress oval sleeve (1.5-2 mm, NT281C-A)
• 1 x 2 mm thimble
• 1 x Nipple No. 33A
• 1 x Nipple support No. 21A (8 x 9 mm)

This l'Hotellier ball end is used for gliders with manual control hookups.

For some gliders, including the Cirrus, you need a washer and a locknut. They are included in the package.

The EASA Form 1 is included when needed.

This is the handle for the trim of the Arcus, Duo Discus XL and Nimbus-4DL.

The roll pins are included. 

Please note the pin roll can be bought separatly (see suggested product). If your glider is older than April 2015, you need to use the 2x14 mm roll pins instead of 2x16 mm.

 

This pilot stick handle is made by Air Ergo Leki for the Schempp-Hirth 19,3 mm diameter control sticks.

3 adaptors are provided for the  folowing settings: No SC, SC switch or SC button.

This kit contains all  you need to replace the pedal adjustment mechanism, including the instructions.

It is made for the Ventus b, Ventus c, Ventus-2, Discus, Discus-2, Nimbus-4, Duo Discus and the Arcus. 

On the Nimbus-4, the Ventus, the Discus and the Duo Discus the mecanisme included a spring. It is now replace by a gummi band. With this kit, you can upgrade the old sytem to the newest one.

This cable is designed for the front seat of the Arcus, Duo Discus x, and Duo Discus xL equipped with a TOST wheel and a Magura cylinder brake.

The brake cable is 600 mm long, with a diameter of Ø1.5 mm, and is fitted with a 9 mm diameter nipple.

Please note, this cable is not compatible with the first-generation Duo Discus or the Arcus edition 2020, which are equipped, respectively, with master cylinder model 7 / brakes 30-9 and the BZT2 TOST brake system.

The EASA Form one is included.

This rubber boot surrounds the upper part of the elevator rope.

It is 70 mm long and 75 mm large and the diameters of the openings are 65 and 18 mm.

This set of gasket can replace the on the main brake cylinder form 6 or 7. It is very likely that this type of cylinder is installed in the Duo Discus (but not in the x or xL), some Nimbus-4(D), as well as in some retrofitted Nimbus and Janus.

It do not work with the rectangular brake cylinder installed on some gliders (Ref: B40-1014). 

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

The plug used for the inner 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.

Rod end bearing with a 14c6 head and M8 x 58 length body.

Other rod end bearings are used in our gliders. If you are not sure which one you need. Please contact the Spare Part team.

This hose is 2200 mm long.

It is used for the Duo Discus x und xL as well as the first Arcus which are using the 5" Classic wheels from TOST with a Magura cylinder brake.

Please note, this cable is not compatible with the first-generation Duo Discus or the Arcus edition 2020, which are equipped, respectively, with master cylinder model 7 / brakes 30-9 and the BZT2 TOST brake system.

This threaded rod is M8 and 186mm long.

It is use for the trim of the Duo Discus, Duo Discus xL, Arcus, Nimbus-4D and Nimbus-4DL. The system on the Arcus edition 2020 is different.

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 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 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 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 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.

Please contact the spare part team for the other reference.

Rod end bearing with a KA-6-DC2 head (askubal) and M8 x 50 length body.

Other rod end bearings are used in our gliders. If you are not sure which one you need. Please contact the Spare Part team.

This system is used for the Ventus-2 and the Discus-2 which are using the 5" Cleveland wheel from TOST, with a “Magura” cylinder brake.

The brake cable measures 555 mm in length and features a 6 x 10 mm nipple.