Straightness
Inspect tubing for bending using a perfectly flat surface. The following table gives the
maximum admissible bending per meter:
Max Bending Admissible/Meter
Tubes Tolerance
Keel
2 mm
Front leading edge
5 mm
Crossbar
3 mm
Rear leading edge
4 mm
A-frame struts
2 mm
Control bar
2 mm
Kingpost
2 mm
Replacement
Aluminum tubing comes in many different sizes and grades. As sections of the airframe
are manufactured from tubing made specifically to Air Creation specification, it is
mandatory that only genuine replacement parts, supplied by Air Creation are used.
Never attempt to repair tubing. Always replace with a genuine new part.
5.3.2
Bolts
All airframe 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 bolts with any other size or grade. The length of the bolt is important.
If a shorter bolt is used the thread may encroach on the load bearing area, which
increases the stress.
Installation & Removal
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After tightening, all bolts should have at least 1 to 2 threads showing.
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All Nylstop nuts should not be installed more than once.
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Be sure not to over-torque bolts when installing.
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Check assembly instructions for correct bolt placement.
Inspection
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Check bolts for worn shanks, bad threads or corrosion.
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