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SECTION 4
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
NORMAL PROCEDURES
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 56
4.3 Wing Pre-flight inspection
The design of the wing is such that junctions not open to view may be reached from zipped inspection
panels. Start at the nose and move around the wing making the following condition inspections, check for
damage, wear and security.
Wing pre-flight inspection
Arrow
Arrow K
Merlin
Nose catch, nose bolts, sail tangs, Nose battens.
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Nose cone aligned.
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Leading edge tubing.
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Crossbar hinge junction & cross bar tubing.
√
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Centre undersurface zip.
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N/A Merlin
Sail tip secure and webbing.
√
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Tip struts / Battens
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Battens secure and pockets free from damage.
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Reflex bridle lines.
NA
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Cross bar tensioner routing and catch.
√
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Velcro pull back cover.
√
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Hang-point / universal bracket & bolts.
√
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Control frame tubes, hinges, knuckles, connections.
√
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Trimmer operation, routing pulleys, twists.
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N/A Merlin
Control frame cables fittings & terminations both ends.
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Junction cross bar & leading edge.
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√
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Top rigging, kingpost located.
NA
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Struts located correctly ie Leading edge forward and
on correct side
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NA
Sprog hinge free to pivot. Wires secure
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N/A Merlin
All zips closed
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√
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Sail condition inspection, tears, abrasion, stitching &
attachment.
√
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√
√
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Sail free from water accumulation.
√
√
√
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General inspection of complete wing.
√
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Full / free movement of the wing when attached to the
trike base – see section 4.8.1.
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Inspect all cables – Inspect for kinks fraying, corrosion
– particularly around the NICO press fittings.
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Table 2 Section 4. Wing Pre Flight Inspection
