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GDMMBi²13-1G 

Version 0010 

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7.1.2 

BioniX² 13 Wing Final Assembly Stage Inspection (2) 

Wing serial number and registration __________________________________________  

General: 

This stage inspection should be carried out when the wing assembly is complete. This is 
the final inspection before the test pilot gets his hands on it, so please look carefully! 

Inspection schedule: 

While Rigging 

Check control frame upright rotates smoothly on upper hinge bolt             

Observe for snagged/crossed rigging wires            

With wing rigged and placed on control frame 

Control frame assembly ___________________________________________  Sat / Unsat 

Check for straightness/damage of all tubes  _________________________________ 

               

Check hand bracket area for correct assembly (drawing M060)  _________________ 

               

Correct assembly & free rotation of the pulley of the CORSET fine cord on the 
hang point ___________________________________________________________ 

               

Upper hinge bolt B112810 should be tight enough to pull control frame brackets 
snug, but also allow easy rotation _________________________________________ 

               

Check that hang bracket position is in the backward.  _________________________ 

               

Check lower corners for correct assembly (drawing M065)  ____________________ 

               

Securing bolts of the lateral cables sufficiently tight but also allow the side wires 
thimbles to rotate under light pressure _____________________________________ 

               

Securing bolts of the lower longitudinal cables sufficiently tight but also allow 
the side wires thimbles to rotate under light pressure __________________________ 

               

Check leather corner covers fitted and correctly positioned (seam rearwards)  ______ 

               

Keel nose assembly ______________________________________________  Sat / Unsat 

Refer to drawing M030 and check area for correct assembly and security of all 
fastenings ___________________________________________________________ 

               

Check nose area for correct position of nose battens, inserted on the nuts of the 
leading edges assembly, resting on the nylon stop washers _____________________ 

               

Check sail opening is centrally positioned, symmetrical and holding screws are 
in place _____________________________________________________________ 

               

Check forward upper rigging wire is correctly positioned and secure _____________ 

               

Check  that  forward  lower  rigging  wires  and  tensioning  rail  are  correctly 
assembled,  position  in  the  backward  hole  of  the  bolt  holding  the  goose  neck 
catch, bolts secure, push pin functioning correctly, wires in good condition and 
tension  _____________________________________________________________ 

               

King post assembly ______________________________________________  Sat / Unsat 

Refer to drawing M020 and check king post for correct seating at base. ___________ 

               

Refer to drawing M070, check kingpost  head area for condition and tension of 
wires, correct assembly of pitch lines and pulleys, pitch lines untangled) __________ 

               

Keel rear assembly_______________________________________________  Sat / Unsat 

Refer  to  drawing  M010  and  check  area  for  correct  assembly,  security  of  all 
fastenings and catch bolt in front position __________________________________ 

               

Check  lower    rear  rigging  wires  for  general  condition  and  tension,  attachment 
fittings, tension equalizer axes, bolts and split pins ___________________________ 

               

Check tensioning cables for condition, tension and straightness along the keel  _____ 

               

Retaining  straps  of  the  central  battens  N°  1,  2,  &  3  correctly  positioned, 
according to drawing M110.  ____________________________________________ 

               

Summary of Contents for BioniX2 13

Page 1: ...G Version 0010 1 Maintenance Manual Wing Type B Bi io on ni iX X 1 13 3 615 Route de l A rodrome 07200 Lanas France Telephone 33 0 4 75 93 66 66 Fax 33 0 4 75 35 04 03 info aircreation fr http www air...

Page 2: ...5 4 King Post 7 3 5 5 Tensioning U channel 7 3 5 6 Control Frame 7 3 5 7 Leading Edge 8 3 5 8 Cross Bars 8 3 5 9 Battens 8 3 5 10 Top and Bottom Side Wires 8 3 5 11 Top and Bottom Front Back Wires 8...

Page 3: ...tling Procedure 18 5 2 2 Wing Reassembly Procedure 19 5 2 3 Sail Reinstallation 23 5 3 Inspection Notes 34 5 3 1 Tubing 34 5 3 2 Bolts 35 5 3 3 Cables Terminals 35 5 3 4 CORSET 36 5 3 5 Composites 37...

Page 4: ...blication The latest amendments to this manual will be issued on the Air Cr ation website http www aircreation fr in PDF format This should be printed out and added to the manual The amendment table s...

Page 5: ...quired as the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft depends on the competence of the person performing the maintenance If there are any doubts regarding the required and appropriate maintenance the...

Page 6: ...s a ready reference to the conversion factors that have been used in this manual 1 Pound lb 0 4536 Kilogram kg 1 Pound per sq in psi 6 895 Kilopascal kPa 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimeters mm 1 Foot ft 0 3048...

Page 7: ...e cross bars tensioning U channel is bolted to the keel with two bolts These bolts are used to attach the rear wires 3 5 6 Control Frame The control frame is constructed mainly from 6005 AT5 and 2017...

Page 8: ...eption of those at the extremities of the wing which are in a carbon composite The battens are secured by batten pockets sewn into the sail Easyfit tighteners on the trailing edge allow for the quick...

Page 9: ...of UV protected Trilam and Dacron polyester fabric with some ABS and Mylar material making up the leading edge areas The sail is constructed from many individual panels which are sewn together using p...

Page 10: ...t D or left G An inversion can have serious consequences because it modifies the tip angle resulting in negative twisting of the tips and strong longitudinal instability 8 Finish sliding the rear lead...

Page 11: ...ockwise Rotax 582 the center part must be offset to the Right If necessary reverse the direction of the control bar if it does not correspond to the engine used by removing the connecting screws with...

Page 12: ...ing should be moved with the nose facing into the wind In windy conditions the nose must be kept low The windward tip should also be kept lower to avoid the wing rising 3 8 Transportation Storage Avoi...

Page 13: ...of these components is dependent upon rigid adherence to maintenance schedules Air Creation will from time to time amend these maintenance checks as the service history of the aircraft evolves It is t...

Page 14: ...ten clasps 3 3 3 Wing tip fins fittings condition quarter turn screws 3 4 3 4 3 4 Condition of Velcro strips of the fairings of the kingpost struts 4 4 4 Wires and attachment fittings for tension corr...

Page 15: ...xtended storage periods 4 4 2 Inspection after Heavy Landing The main attachment point for the wing to the aircraft base should be inspected carefully for any permanent deformation of the U bracket th...

Page 16: ...in contact with each other and then approximately turn more should be made The resulting fit should not allow any axial movement of the bolt in its location but will allow rotation using fingers of a...

Page 17: ...se plates Tubes Bolt holes Profile of central battens Wires Replacement of all bolts nuts and push pins Inspection of sail accessories Factory test on one of the sailcloth samples Special Requirements...

Page 18: ...e trailing edge Refer to drawing OP10 26CA Remove all of the pieces of the CORSET the pulley assembly on the hang bracket and the control lever on the right A frame strut Dismantle the front and the b...

Page 19: ...te the male female joints with Teflon grease Lay the crossbar D140640 41 out in their approximate flying position slightly swept back ball and socket joint in the middle tapered ends outwards with tap...

Page 20: ...rough it Mount the 4 crossbar securing lugs D074327 of the restraining straps to the end of the crossbar securing lugs but do not tighten yet Figure 5 6 Figure 5 5 Figure 5 6 4 Nose Plates Please refe...

Page 21: ...tween the crossbar and the keel Figure 5 7 Apply threadlock and tighten the nuts holding the lugs of the restraining straps to the crossbar leaving enough slack to allow forceful rotation of the plate...

Page 22: ...rease or silicone spray to lubricate the hang bracket as this will serve only to collect abrasive dirt after a short time in service Secure the adjustment sleeves RAP stop ring D263020 D263010 in the...

Page 23: ...ogether still with the crossbar on top Figure 5 9 Figure 5 10 2 Fitting the Sail to the Airframe Lay out the sail in a straight line back from the end of the leading edges with the nose towards the st...

Page 24: ...sail should now be completely on the frame with the wing tips close to the ends of the sail Check that all the tubes have passed down the leading edge side of the membrane Now remove the protective p...

Page 25: ...gently then loosen by one turn to allow the tips to slide as the tension screw is adjusted Figure 5 16 Figure 5 15 Figure 5 16 Do not apply threadlock to the tensioning bolt screw FHC 6 45 B126410 Go...

Page 26: ...t the tips of the wing if it is not centered Fasten the retaining straps of the sail to the end of the nose battens and the CORSET batten guides of the lateral batten of the trailing edge as shown in...

Page 27: ...last restraining strap free to slide between the two screws The leather stops on the strap must be placed on either side of the plate on the inside of the strap to limit the travel Figure 5 24 Figure...

Page 28: ...t they do not cross 9 Uprights Check that the wing is still opened out fully Slide the Corset cord through the right A frame upright and the plastic guides at their ends Figure 5 27 Assemble the uprig...

Page 29: ...positioned at the front of the assembly The lower side cable N2 D203675 fixed on the outer drilling of the cross bar is positioned at the back of the assembly Apply threadlock and gently tighten the...

Page 30: ...s Tip Battens Refer to drawing U028271 M130 Place the two carbon wing tip battens D190920 on the plastic lug attached to the tube of the leading edge and tighten them with the clasps P235020 Respect t...

Page 31: ...e in the pockets Figure 5 34 Figure 5 33 Figure 5 34 Lock the back right strap of the hoist on the central right batten by means of a self tapping screw B1999010 Figure 5 35 Assemble secure the pulley...

Page 32: ...7 Figure 5 38 Thread the fine cord in the four guides of the right A frame strut then on the pulley of the hang point bracket then wrap it around the pulleys of the hoist and through the hole in the a...

Page 33: ...et when the handle is brought back from the most stretched fast position to the least stretched slow Finish closing the central neoprene joint of the upper surface with the help of the zippers put in...

Page 34: ...d control bar deserves special attention the central heat shrink sleeve must be cut to allow inspection of the elbows of the tube A new sleeve will be replaced before reassembly Ensure that the areas...

Page 35: ...rame bolts are High Tensile Bolts If it is necessary to replace any bolts or nuts it is important that the specifications of the original bolt are matched when a replacement is selected Never replace...

Page 36: ...of the CORSET are wrapped around the battens in the openings made in the pockets The right back strap of the CORSET is blocked on the right batten by means of a Parker screw to prevent the hoist from...

Page 37: ...factors requiring attention are fatigue wear UV exposure and heat Inspection Check for tears in the sailcloth or any loose or unraveled seams Check that none of the securing points straps eyelets secu...

Page 38: ...pair tape such as used for registration letters if possible to both sides of the fabric This tape is available from Air Creation Any other significant damage should be discussed with Air Creation or a...

Page 39: ...of the reflex lines Never adjust the internal membrane setting Never alter batten shape except to match the batten profile drawing The reflex lines are designed never to be adjusted and their primary...

Page 40: ...et during the first factory tests of the wing according to the torque of the trike s engine and they are locked in position by a Parker screw This position can be checked by means of the positioning m...

Page 41: ...fects of aging on the sail and improve its performance This action is not to be considered before a minimum of 300 hours of flight To do this just move the screw that positions the tensioning swan cat...

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Page 43: ...aightness_______________________________________ 2 Hang bracket fit and orientation hang bolt hole on rear face ___________________ 3 Backward hang point position _____________________________________...

Page 44: ...en aluminum parts D264550 and D264540 _____ 6 Correct flying wire fitting and orientation No2 nearest to hinge Top rigging not fitted at this stage _________________________________________________ Wi...

Page 45: ...se assembly ______________________________________________ Sat Unsat 1 Refer to drawing M030 and check area for correct assembly and security of all fastenings ________________________________________...

Page 46: ...lateral carbon batten in place at luff line 2 Velcro fastened _________________________ Sail General ____________________________________________________ Sat Unsat 1 Carefully check sail all over for...

Page 47: ...roceed with a second person One stays at the leading edge the other holding down the inner surface panel Fold the leading edge which is stiffened by the Mylar insert onto the sail 5 Take the keel pock...

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