4.3.8.Along the right leading edge
Same as for the left leading edge.
4.3.9.Under the wing at the control bar
Check the cables at the control bar corners, making sure there are no kinks or twisted thimbles. Inspect each Nico
press sleeve for slippage and/or corrosion.
Check each thimble for distortion, flattening or wear where it touches a bolt, shackle or tang.
Check for proper installation of all nuts and safety rings at the control bar corners. Check that the downtubes are
straight and undamaged.
Unzip the center zipper. Check that all bottom surface battens are under the leading edge tube.
Check the sweep wire for wear.
Check the crossbar center plates assembly including the sweep wire/X-bar junction and the center bolt.
Also, visually inspect the crossbars by sighting along the length of the crossbars looking for any evidence of
damage.
Check all bolts, nuts and the safety rings, which secure the downtubes to the channel. Make sure that the channel
and hang detail are secured.
