Aeros Still 17, Manual

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3 . 2. A L ONG T H E LE F T L E ADI N G E D G E
Open the crossbar junction access zipper and
look inside, making sure that side wires are
properly secured to the crossbar, that the
thimbles are not cocked on the tang.
Check the splint pin and the nut, which secures
the leading edge – crossbar junction.
Check that the sail is not caught on the crossbar
end, or on any of the hardware.
Remember to close the access zipper (Fig.23).
Fig. 23
3 . 3. A T THE L E FT W I N G T I P
Look into the sail at the wing tip, and check that the tip batten is properly installed.
Check that the washout tip is installed properly.
3 . 4. A L ONG T H E TR A I L I N G E D G E , L EF T WI N G
Check that there are no tears in the sail material along the trailing edge.
Check that all battens are properly secured.
Check that the washout tip is properly secured in position supporting the batten.
Check that the bridles are properly engaged.
Check the trailing edge for any cuts, tears or broken stitching. Check that lifelines are not
twisted or tangled. (Fig. 24).
Fig. 24