aerotow hook

[Henry Baker]

I am shopping for an ASW 15 and found one with a CG hook only.  Can anyone tell me where to find drawings and specs for installing a forward aerotow hook.  I believe that this is an approved option for the 15 and most US planes have them, but I cannot find this option at the Schleicher website downloads.  Any help would be appreciated. Henry

[Johan van Ravenzwaaij]

Hi Henry,

Glad you found it!

There is a cerfitfied aerotow kit for the asw15 available. You should contact Schleicher directly for that.

[Henry Baker]

For anyone interested the quote from Schleicher for this modification is:- 1 x installation kit to nose tow hook for ASW 15 according to TN-5 complete   with TN papers,drawing,but without the   hook,150.11.Bl. 31                               EUR   527,-
 
- 1 of Tost safety hook G 88                                    EUR   451,-
 
- 1 x EASA Form One                                              EUR   6,50
 
ex works,packing,shipping in addition.Delivery time: approx. 4 - 6 weeks on receipt of the order;valid from January,1 2011 on. This offer is maintained for the period of the next three months.
Kind regards, Rolf

[Johan van Ravenzwaaij]

Thanks for updating us. BTW Quite an expensive kit...

[gtomlinson]

Did you check with Eastern Sailplanes 513.897.5667?  They're the US Schleicher dealer and certified repair center.  I understand a call to John Murray can answer a lot of your ASW-15 questions.  In fact I believe he repaired the "535 lb. glider" once....