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AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Light Sport Aircraft

EDGE XT 582-L – CRUZE-L MICROLIGHT

Approved:

Date: 17 May

2007

Delegate of

irBorne WindSports Pty Ltd

Serial No.

Base

XT582

Serial No.

Wing

Registration

No.

This manual is compliant with the ASTM designation f2457 – 05 Standard Specification for
Required Product Information To Be Provided With Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft.

irBorne WindSports Pty Ltd

UNIT 22/30 KALAROO ROAD, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA

Phone (02) 4944 9199 Interna61 2 4944 9199

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©Copyright AirBorne WindSports Pty. Ltd. 2007

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Page 1: ...manual is compliant with the ASTM designation f2457 05 Standard Specification for Required Product Information To Be Provided With Weight Shift Control Aircraft AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd UNIT 22 30...

Page 2: ...AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze May 2007 Issue 2 0 Page 2 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 3: ...MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS AS THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE AIRFRAME EVOLVES AIRBORNE WILL FROM TIME TO TIME ISSUE MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS WHICH DETAIL ANY CHANGES TO THE MAINTENANCE MANUALS AIRCRA...

Page 4: ...logue Wing Maintenance Manual Wing Illustrated Parts Catalogue Rotax Owners Manual Rotax Maintenance Compact Disk Radio Manual If Installed BRS Parachute Manual If Installed Table 2 Section 0 XT 582 C...

Page 5: ...time and reissue of amended pages will be achieved by sending the pages to the current owner registered on AirBorne s database Amendments will also be available on the Airborne Website http www airbor...

Page 6: ...sue 2 0 May 2007 4 9 Issue 2 0 May 2007 7 5 Issue 2 0 May 2007 2 2 Issue 2 0 May 2007 4 10 Issue 2 0 May 2007 7 6 Issue 2 0 May 2007 2 3 Issue 2 0 May 2007 4 11 Issue 2 0 May 2007 7 7 Issue 2 0 May 20...

Page 7: ...Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze May 2007 Issue 2 0 Page 7 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 2 LIMITATIONS 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 5 PERFORMANCE 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT 7 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS DES...

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Page 9: ...________________________________________________ 3 1 1 2 Definitions __________________________________________________________ 3 1 2 General Description ______________________________________________...

Page 10: ...established since 1983 Regular maintenance is required to keep your microlight in a safe condition Detailed maintenance requirements are outlined in the Wing and Base maintenance manuals Please refer...

Page 11: ...ND AGAINST ACCIDENTS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH CANNOT BY LAW BE EXCLUDED THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS AIRCRAFT RESTS WITH YOU THE PILOT WE BELIEVE THAT IN ORDER TO FLY SAFELY YOU MUS...

Page 12: ...Borne WindSports Pty Ltd SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze GENERAL May 2007 Issue 2 0 Page 4 1 2 General Description 1 1 3 Two View Photos Figure 1 Section 1 Aircraft Front V...

Page 13: ...Length 2 76 m 2 76 m 9 1 ft Height Trike Base propeller 1 62 m 1 62 m 5 3 ft Height Minimum Trike Base 1 450 m 1 450 m 4 8 ft Overall Height Control Bar Fwd 3 85 m 3 85 m 12 6 ft Table 1 Section 1 Ge...

Page 14: ...excellent sail fit produces a wing that has light handling with impressive feel in turbulence The battens ends are a unique design which can be adjusted to vary tension for tuning the wing The batten...

Page 15: ...mounted airspeed indicator kg means weight in kilograms Landing Approach Speed means the airspeed that allows control in turbulence wind gradient or sudden engine failure during landing Manoeuvring S...

Page 16: ...ersion factors that have been used in this manual 1 Pound Ib 0 4536 Kilogram kg 1 Pound per sq inch psi 6 895 Kilopascal kPa 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimetres mm 1 Foot ft 0 3048 Metre m 1 Statute mile 1 609...

Page 17: ...______________________________________ 7 2 6 7 Fuel Limitations ______________________________________________________ 8 2 6 8 Maximum Passenger Seating Limits ______________________________________ 8...

Page 18: ...___________________________________________ 20 2 7 24 Wing and Base Data Plates __________________________________________ 20 2 7 25 Emergency Parachute ______________________________________________...

Page 19: ...Vne 73 knots 65 knots Do not exceed this speed in any operation Maximum Manoeuvring Speed Va 73 knots 65 knots Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed Table 1 Section 2 Airspeed...

Page 20: ...m 650 Deg C 1200 deg F Maximum 500 Deg C 930 deg F AMBIENT START OPERATING TEMPERATURE Maximum 44 deg C 111 deg F Minimum 25 deg C 13 deg F Table 2 Section 2 Engine Limitations 2 4 3 Fuel Grades FUEL...

Page 21: ...l The oil has the same specifications as the oil injection system Oil Specifications Oil used is Super two stroke ASTM CEC standards API TC classification consult your Rotax dealer for a recommended o...

Page 22: ...strument has preset alarm limit thresholds If any of these temperature or pressure limitations are reached the red light on the instrument panel will start to flash Limitations can be found in section...

Page 23: ...rohibited Aerobatic manoeuvres including whipstalls stalled spiral descents and negative G manoeuvres are not permitted It must be emphasised that a whipstall spiral descent or negative G manoeuvre ca...

Page 24: ...nd Strength 20 knots 23 mph Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature 47 deg C 116 deg F Table 8 Section2 Other Limitations No person who is untrained or unqualified in weight shift controlled flight or w...

Page 25: ...The pull start is intended as a back up in the case of a low battery and should only be operated when the aircraft is on the ground with the park brake activated 2 7 Placards The placards on the aircr...

Page 26: ...107602 or imperial 107601 Series Edge XT Series Table 9 Section 2 Flight Limitations Placards 2 7 2 Dash Placard Locations Figure 1 Section 2 Flight Limitations Airspeed Circuit Breaker Power Socket a...

Page 27: ...ction 2 Wing Vne ASI Placard 2 7 5 Cruze Wing Trimmer Operation Placard Location The wing trimmer operation placard is located on the right side control frame down tube adjacent to the trimmer knob Th...

Page 28: ...uze LIMITATIONS May 2007 Issue 2 0 Page 12 2 7 6 Trimmer Placard Location NOTE Ensure that the placard is the correct orientation as shown by the text boxes beside the photograph Streak placard shown...

Page 29: ...ction 2 Fuel Capacity Placard 2 7 8 Fuel Tap Placard Table 14 Section 2 Fuel Tap Placard 2 7 9 Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard Table 1 Section 2 Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard Location The fuel...

Page 30: ...ue 2 0 Page 14 2 7 10 Pilots Right Seat frame Placard Figure 3 Section 2 Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard 2 7 11 Choke Placard Location The hand choke placard is located on the left side seat frame...

Page 31: ...rcraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS May 2007 Issue 2 0 Page 15 2 7 12 Mast Block Placard Locations Figure 4 Section 2 Fuel Tap Shock Absorber Pressure and Earth Placard Locatio...

Page 32: ...Earth Placard Location The engine earth placard is located on the rear of the seat mast block on the left side Series Edge XT Series Table 17 Section 2 Earth Placard 2 7 15 Circuit Breaker and Power...

Page 33: ...ank capacity placard is located on the oil tank on the top left side of the engine Series Edge XT582 Series Table 19 Section 2 Tank Oil Capacity Placard 2 7 17 No Step Placard Location The no step pla...

Page 34: ...Step Placard Location The step placard is on the trike base tube at the hinge point for the rear foot rest Series Edge XT Series Table 21 Section 2 Step Placard 2 7 19 Step and No Step Placards Figur...

Page 35: ...de compression struts Series Edge XT Series Table 22 Section 2 Clear Prop Placard 2 7 21 Shock Absorber Pressure Placard Location The shock placard is located on the main block near the top of the sho...

Page 36: ...tube of the wing Series All Wings Table 24 Section 2 King Post Placard 2 7 24 Wing and Base Data Plates Part Number 107563 Part Number 107567 Location The wing data plate is located on the negative b...

Page 37: ...ency Parachute Location The emergency parachute when installed placard is located on the inside left rear of the cockpit when the optional emergency parachute is fitted When the Outback option is fitt...

Page 38: ...ergency Parachute Warning Placard Location The emergency parachute warning placard is located on the parachute rocket at the rear of the aircraft Series Edge XT Series optional fitment Table 27 Emerge...

Page 39: ..._________________________________________ 3 3 3 3 Full Power Engine Shutdown In Flight ____________________________________ 3 3 3 4 Forced Landings ____________________________________________________...

Page 40: ...ilities under planned training situations Carry out safe airmanship whilst flying and be aware of possible emergency landing areas along your flight path If possible check these areas from the ground...

Page 41: ...e engine unless one of these items is found to be incorrect and is able to be rectified Relax and maintain control whilst concentrating on correct forced landing techniques 3 3 3 Full Power Engine Shu...

Page 42: ...e extent of the fire This emergency is unlikely to occur but to avoid any further problems use common sense and land the aircraft safely Proceed as follows C Maintain Control F Fuel tap off T Full Thr...

Page 43: ...aircraft If the sail damage is not impairing the flight characteristics of the aircraft land at the nearest landing field to inspect the damage 3 3 9 Emergency Parachute The emergency ballistic parach...

Page 44: ...eyond the 60 degree limit Increasing attitude increasing speeds and large control bar feed back forces will occur Incipient spiral dives can be terminated at any time by rolling wings level If the spi...

Page 45: ...y Power R Recover from dive and Resume desired flight path 3 3 13 Instrument Failure Instrument failure may occur through an electrical fault or through exposure to High Intensity Radio Fields HIRF Th...

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Page 47: ...trap ___________________________________________ 10 4 4 2 Position The Trike And Wing ___________________________________________ 11 4 4 3 Attach Mast To Wing U Bracket _______________________________...

Page 48: ...________________________________________ 25 4 12 2 Remove Tip Battens ________________________________________________ 25 4 12 3 Remove Undersurface Battens _______________________________________ 25...

Page 49: ...microlight The ultimate responsibility for determining whether the aircraft is in a safe condition to be flown is with YOU the pilot in command Pre flight inspections are outlined in the following se...

Page 50: ...and side training bar attachment is shown in figure 2 illustrating the correct attachment of the bar on the inside of the control frame The detail view shows the sequence of components 1 Bolt head to...

Page 51: ...whilst moving forward 4 2 5 Insert King Post Remove king post base padding and plug the kingpost into the socket on the rear most hole of the keel Make sure that the cross bar wires are not twisted a...

Page 52: ...stem gives a mechanical advantage of 2 1 Tension until the cross bar wire shackle is located in the quick clip block behind the safety button 4 2 8 Install Pull Back Cover Ensure that the front Velcro...

Page 53: ...g by applying the top Velcro first then gently tension over the nose plates and attach the Velcro to the undersurface Figure 10 Section 4 Install Nose Fairing 4 2 11 Insert Remaining Main Sail Battens...

Page 54: ...bracket in the center of the strut until the strut over centers Position hand so that it will not get caught in lever mechanism Note that the photo shows the undersurface undone for improved clarity o...

Page 55: ...rface zip Sail tip secure and webbing Tip struts Battens secure and pockets free from damage Reflex bridle lines Cross bar tensioner routing and catch Velcro pull back cover Hang point universal brack...

Page 56: ...tly aligned and symmetrical Battens undistorted and in good condition All sail seams intact with no frayed stitching No tears or nicks in the sail Trimmer functional and wires not damaged Table 3 Sect...

Page 57: ...tach Mast To Wing U Bracket Allow the main tube to rise by loosening the strap until high enough to connect the universal junction to the wing Insert the bolt with bolt head retaining unit Tighten win...

Page 58: ...t the base bar is forward of the cockpit Re engage the brake Remove the keel extension by removing safety ring and pulling out the clevis pin Remove keel extension Store with pack up gear Figure 17 Se...

Page 59: ...pin and cap Figure 19 Section 4 Insert Mast Lever 4 4 10 Load Mast Lever Once the lever is located correctly rotate the lever down 180 degrees until it is securely loaded Fold the seat back up into p...

Page 60: ...coolant bottle Rotary valve oil level OK Radiator hoses secure and operational Propeller free of splitting denting delamination nicks Blade tape condition Propeller hub assembly secure and tie wired...

Page 61: ...for calculation of aircraft weight during fuelling of the aircraft and to provide the pilot with a visual indication of the quantity of the remaining fuel The calibration is valid for the aircraft si...

Page 62: ...re also recommended for risk reduction during an emergency landing of the aircraft The helmets recommended for use in the aircraft are those certified to the EN 966 standard that is applicable to helm...

Page 63: ...eted Safety Belts Secure Helmets Secure Intercom Connection Secure Brakes On Park Intercom Connection Secure Parachute If fitted Remove Safety Pin Table 5 Section 4 Before Starting Engine Check 4 9 2...

Page 64: ...lmets Secure Throttle Response Full On 3 seconds Controls Pitch and Roll Full and free movement completed before engine start as well as just prior to take off Table 7 Section 4 Before Take Off Check...

Page 65: ...oot Throttle Reduce Hand Throttle Off Airspeed CRUZE 45 50 KIAS Table 11 Section 4 Decent Check 4 9 8 Landing Hand Throttle Off Airspeed CRUZE 45 KIAS Directional Control Nose Wheel Steering Straight...

Page 66: ...is recommended that the engine not be run for any long periods whilst stationary on the ground Possible damage to the engine may occur due to overheating of the engine fluid Before starting your engin...

Page 67: ...pposite to that of a conventional three axis aircraft When taxiing in strong wind conditions the following procedures apply Head Wind conditions requires the nose of the wing to be lowered just below...

Page 68: ...t reduced power Once climb is established power should be reduced to below maximum continuous power of 6800 rpm A minimum of take off safety speed should be used At this speed the aircraft would round...

Page 69: ...or without power but in either case the airspeed should be maintained above the nominated approach speed During take off and landing the recommended trimmer setting is in the fast trim position It is...

Page 70: ...e to cool at idle before switching off 4 11After Landing Securing After landing and when in the parking area apply parking brake and lock Switch the ignition electrical switch and radio equipment off...

Page 71: ...the wing Once the sail end of the strut is inside the undersurface fold the strut forward and towards the tip of the wing and locate on top of leading edge Figure 23 Section 4 Detension Tip Strut 4 1...

Page 72: ...ion 4 Fit Tip Bags 4 12 5 Fit U Bracket Cover Unzip undersurface approximately 1 meter to allow better access to fit the U bracket cover Pass the cover up over the keel with the webbing strap facing t...

Page 73: ...tion 4 Trimmer Cover 4 12 8 Disconnect Nose Catch and Remove Nose Cone Remove the nose cone Disconnect nose catch by removing the pip pin The pip pin button should be depressed with the thumb while si...

Page 74: ...move forward Figure 32 Section 4 De tension Pull Back Cable 4 12 11 Remove Main Sail Battens Pull the leading edges together approximately 1 2 metre Remove the remaining main sail battens Insert batt...

Page 75: ...the keel to raise the leading edges above the down tubes and attach strap around both wings and keel Attach remaining straps so that they are evenly spaced 4 12 15 Fit Wing Bag Position the wing bag...

Page 76: ...t be used to prevent chaffing during transport Supports should be softly padded and any support systems used for transport such as roof racks must use attachment straps that are sufficiently secure to...

Page 77: ..._____________________________________________ 3 5 3 Climb _________________________________________________________________ 4 5 3 1 XT 582 Cruze_______________________________________________________...

Page 78: ...n to these performance figures 5 2 Take Off and Landing 5 2 1 Take Off XT 582 Cruze Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Take off Distance to 15 m 50 ft 280 m 918 ft Table 1 Section 5 Cruze Take Off Ta...

Page 79: ...g distance Lower drag runway surfaces such as tarmac Tail wind Down hill landing OAT above 15 deg C Runway altitude above sea level The pilot is required to take into account the effect of the above w...

Page 80: ...16 7 16 7 Table 3 Section 5 Cruze Climb Climb data is for ISA conditions Sea Level at 15 deg C 5 4 Airspeed Calibration All Air Speeds in this AOI are expressed as Knots Indicated Air Speeds KIAS unle...

Page 81: ...8 kt Table 5 Section 5 Cruze Stall Speeds 5 6 Glide Glide figures have been determined with the engine off at maximum take off weight with the trimmer set in the fast configuration 5 6 1 XT 582 Cruze...

Page 82: ...hr 57 mph Typical Fuel Burn Cruise See Note 14 lt hr 14 lt hr 3 7 gal hr Range Cruise 433 km 433 km 269 miles Table 7 Section 5 Cruze Cruise Performance NOTE Fuel consumption figures are included as...

Page 83: ...__________ 2 6 2 1 Aircraft Weighing Information____________________________________________ 2 6 2 2 Standard Equipment __________________________________________________ 3 6 2 3 Optional Equipment __...

Page 84: ...und on the limitations placard on the aircraft dash panel A second issue section is included which allows the weight to be revised if any additional equipment is installed or if the empty weight of th...

Page 85: ...speed Indicator Knots Std GX2 Instrument Std Tool Kit Mast Strap Hold Down Strap Std Table 2 Section 6 Aircraft Weight Standard Equipment 6 2 3 Optional Equipment OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FITTED Yes No BRS...

Page 86: ...tment should be recorded as a new issue and dated accordingly in section 6 2 6 3 2 Weight Calculator The weight calculator has been designed to assist in the calculation of maximum allowable fuel so t...

Page 87: ...ne WindSports Pty Ltd SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze WEIGHT BALLENCE EQUIPMENT May 2007 Issue 2 0 Page 5 6 3 4 Imperial Fuel Calculator Table 6 Section 6 Imperial Fuel Cal...

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Page 89: ..._________ 3 7 8 Seat Adjustment ________________________________________________________ 3 7 9 Occupant restraint Harness_______________________________________________ 4 7 10 Engine _________________...

Page 90: ...he speed range The sail is constructed using latest technology from the sail making industry The leading edge is constructed using a PX 20 Mylar cloth The main sail cloth is 6 oz Dacron with a Mylar i...

Page 91: ...tion There is a slight increase in roll pressures as the trimmer is used to decrease trim speed The aircraft is designed to be stable at trim under all loads with a small increase in trim airspeed as...

Page 92: ...ler giving the ultimate in performance and reliability The engine is fitted with Bing carburettors with an external dry filter 7 11Propeller The aircraft is equipped with a 3 blade composite propeller...

Page 93: ...id Specifications 7 13Electrical System An electrical schematic for the aircraft is shown in the diagram on the following page The Electrical circuits comprise an instrumentation circuit The 12 V DC s...

Page 94: ...WN BROWN WHITE WHITE WHITE BROWN RED YELLOW CIRCUIT BREAKER RADIO INTERCOM SYSTEM RED RED BLACK BLACK BROWN WIRING LOOM WHITE WIRING LOOM BATTERY GREEN BLACK RED FUSEABLE LINK BLACK RED 5A FUSE RED WI...

Page 95: ...e reached the red light will start to flash Standard instrumentation includes the AMPtronics GX2 Digital Flight Instrument see description below and an analogue airspeed indicator in knots 7 15 1 Desc...

Page 96: ...r a few seconds the different engine measurement indications will be displayed The green LED on the capture module should be continually flashing The preset engine limits can be checked against the li...

Page 97: ...the left side of the seat frame This pin should be removed before each flight and the safety pin must be replaced before the pilot alights from the aircraft A force of approximately 15 20 kg pull on t...

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Page 99: ..._________________ 3 8 5 4 Checking Fuel _______________________________________________________ 3 8 5 5 Draining the Fuel _____________________________________________________ 3 8 6 Engine Lubricating...

Page 100: ...ystem 8 5 1 Filling Fuel Tanks The properties of the fuel tank material cause an increase in capacity after the first 2 to 3 tanks of fuel Initial capacity is 64 litres with the aged capacity 70 litre...

Page 101: ...ty of 2 litres The nominal oil usage is 50 1 2 which would require 1 4 litres for a full tank of fuel The oil tank has a low oil level switch which actuates the alarm on the SkyDAT instrument However...

Page 102: ...should be taken to examine the tyres for wear cuts bruises slippage and other defects 8 11Shock Struts 8 11 1 Rear Shocks The rear shocks are pressurised to 580 psi using a schrader valve system A spe...

Page 103: ...the cap to enable the insertion of the Allen key refer to the following figure Figure 1 Brake master cylinder remove reservoir plug 3 Using a syringe fill reservoir with auto transmission fluid Visua...

Page 104: ...with inline fuses which terminate at the right hand side of the mast block A 5A fuse is to be used for the radio and intercom power supply The fuse holder is marked with the correct Current rating fo...

Page 105: ..._________________________________________ 2 9 6 Cruise and Stalls________________________________________________________ 3 9 7 Landing _______________________________________________________________...

Page 106: ...ordinary flexibility in wing tuning see wing Maintenance Manual for tuning instructions AOI Section 4 3 contains the wing pre flight inspection checklist while AOI Section 4 5 contains the base and en...

Page 107: ...aft is heavily loaded Recovery is the same as in other WSC aircraft 9 7 Landing See AOI Section 4 9 7 8 for descent and landing procedures It is not necessary to approach at a higher speed than trim s...

Page 108: ...counters press the corresponding QNH button After a few seconds the display will change to that depicted above The following primary instruments are provided Instrument Location ASI Top left corner Al...

Page 109: ...se 14 lt hr 3 7 gph 9 11Training Recommendations The XT 582 handles predictably in all flight regimes so there are no unique training requirements in any area except landing Like all WSC aircraft aero...

Page 110: ...AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze SUPPLEMENTS May 2007 Issue 2 0 Page 6 End of Aircraft Operating Instructions...

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