S 72/SH 72/Piccolo release series

The release types S 72 and SH 72 for light-weight gliders and motor gliders are constructed without movable ring mechanism. Aircraft-sided cable deflectors are stipulated to ensure release even for extreme lateral cable angles.
Approved by the German aviation authority (LBA) TCDS 60.230/2 for a maximum all-up-weight of 500 kg.

S 72
Without release lever, for attaching the release cable directly to one of the segment holes.

SH 72
For space reasons, the segment is shortened by three holes, the segment bolt is extended for an external release lever.

Piccolo
Specially designed for winch launching of light gliders of up to 200 kg. Same design as for the S 72.