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Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912

NORMAL PROCEDURES

January 2014

Issue 2.4

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Page 1: ...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 AirBorne...

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Page 3: ...RVICE 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 AIRCRAFT OPERATING...

Page 4: ...gue 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 912 Dat...

Page 5: ...et Manuals will be revised from time to time and re issue of amended pages will be achieved by sending the pages to the current owner registered on Airborne s database Amendments will also be availabl...

Page 6: ...ssue 2 4 Jan 2014 64 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 111 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 18 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 65 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 112 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 19 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 66 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 20 Issue 2 4 Jan 2014 67 I...

Page 7: ...GENCY PROCEDURES _____________________________________ 17 41 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES __________________________________________ 42 46 5 PERFORMANCE _________________________________________________ 81 86...

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Page 9: ...1 Warning Notice _____________________________________________________ 11 1 1 2 Definitions _________________________________________________________ 11 1 2 General Description _______________________...

Page 10: ...ar maintenance is required to keep your microlight in a safe condition Detailed maintenance requirements are outlined in the wing and base maintenance manuals Please reference these manuals to ensure...

Page 11: ...FT AND TO OBEY ALL ORAL OR WRITTEN WARNINGS OR BOTH PRIOR TO AND DURING USE OF THE AIRCRAFT THE OWNER AND OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO INHERENT RISK INVOLVED IN FLYING A MICROLIGHT ULTRALIGHT...

Page 12: ...ty Ltd SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 GENERAL January 2014 Issue 2 4 Page 12 1 2 General Description 1 1 3 Two View Photos Figure 1 Section 1 Aircraft Front View Figure 2 Sectio...

Page 13: ...9 0 pound 126 115 108 Overall Height Control bar forward m 3 1 3 75 3 75 ft 10 1 12 3 12 3 Trike Width To outside of wheels m 1 9 1 9 1 9 ft 6 3 6 3 6 3 Trike Length m 2 8 2 8 2 8 ft 9 0 9 0 9 0 Wheel...

Page 14: ...surface king posted wing and is the slower of the wing range The lower stall speed and frame geometry result in short take off and landing ability The XT Merlin maintains good cross country flying ab...

Page 15: ...Landing Approach Speed means the airspeed that allows control in turbulence wind gradient or sudden engine failure during landing Manoeuvring Speed means the indicated airspeed above which the pilot...

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: ...______________________________ 25 2 6 9 Minimum Pilot Weight ________________________________________________ 25 2 6 10 Other Limitations___________________________________________________ 25 2 7 Plac...

Page 18: ...__ 38 2 7 25 Wing and Base Data Plates __________________________________________ 38 2 7 26 Emergency Parachute ______________________________________________ 39 2 7 27 Emergency Parachute Placard Loc...

Page 19: ...eration Manoeuvring Speed Va indicated kts 80 73 66 Never exceed in turbulent air mph 92 84 76 km h 148 135 122 Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed Table 1 Section 2 Airspeed...

Page 20: ...OIL TEMPERATURE Maximum deg C 140 deg F 285 Minimum Note 1 deg C 50 deg F 120 Normal Operating Temperature deg C 90 110 deg F 190 230 CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE Maximum deg C 150 deg F 300 EXHAUST GAS...

Page 21: ...are recommended by the Rotax Service instruction 18 UL 97 for use with both Avgas and unleaded fuels are SHELL Advance VSX 4 APISG SAE 15W 50 VALVOLINE Dura Blend Synthetic APISJ SAE 10W 40 2 4 5 Cool...

Page 22: ...ixing of coolants must not occur 2 4 6 Propeller The XT propeller is a carbon fibre composite three bladed propeller Two alternate propeller hub assemblies are available on the aircraft Bolly Blade De...

Page 23: ...n 2 Weight Limits Includes 3 litres 2kg unusable fuel Wing option will vary empty weight Empty weight is defined in section 6 2 2 6 Operational Limits 2 6 1 Centre of Gravity limits Centre of gravity...

Page 24: ...f the ground on ground level 2 6 4 Flight Load Factor Limits Flight Load Factor Limits Max positive manoeuvring load factor 4 0 G Negative load factors Prohibited Load factors below 1 0 G To be avoide...

Page 25: ...ight For example a new pilot with minimal exposure to thermic and or gusty conditions may find flight conditions more appropriate in smooth consistent light breezes with little to no gust while a pilo...

Page 26: ...GT 5800 rpm 5500 rpm 300 Deg F 17 7 USGal 18 5 USGal 120 Deg F 285 Deg F 1560 Deg F 1620 Deg F 102 psi 12 psi OIL PRESSURE MIN MIN MAX MAX OIL TEMPERATURE 440lbs 121lbs 992lbs 62mm 72mm PART No 107599...

Page 27: ...Handbook Placard Locations 2 7 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Placard applicable for LSA Location The hand book placard 107592 is located on the trike dash below the GX2 Instrument The airworthines...

Page 28: ...nstructions Edge XT 912 LIMITATIONS January 2014 Issue 2 4 Page 28 2 7 4 Wing Vne ASI Placard PART NO 111050 Location The Vne Placard is located on the air speed indicator on the left side of dash Ser...

Page 29: ...right side control frame down tube adjacent to the trimmer knob The placard is installed so that the Increase trim speed arrow faces downward on the down tube Series Arrow Table 12 Section 2 Wing Trim...

Page 30: ...Table 13 Section 2 Control Bar Placard Location 2 7 8 Fuel Capacity Placard 57mm P No 107597 32m m 55mm P No 105709 30m m Location The fuel capacity placard is located on the right side shock absorbe...

Page 31: ...nd Throttle and Ignition Placard Table 16 Section 2 Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard 2 7 11 Pilots Right Seat frame Placard Figure 3 Section 2 Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard Location The hand th...

Page 32: ...32 2 7 12 Choke Placard Location The hand choke placard is located on the left side seat frame adjacent to the hand choke lever Series Edge XT Series Table 17 Section 2 Choke Placard 2 7 13 Mast Block...

Page 33: ...age 33 2 7 14 Pilots Left Seat frame Placards Figure 5 Section 2 Choke Placard Location Under Seat Bag Placard in Background 2 7 15 Earth Placard Location The engine earth placard is located on the re...

Page 34: ...XT 912 LIMITATIONS January 2014 Issue 2 4 Page 34 2 7 16 Circuit Breaker and Power Socket Placard Location The master switch circuit breaker placard is located on the right side dash Series Edge XT S...

Page 35: ...gine Metric or imperial placard required Series Edge XT 912 Series Table 20 Section 2 Tank Oil Capacity Placard 2 7 18 No Step Placard Location The no step placards are located on the floor of the coc...

Page 36: ...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 22 Section 2 Step Placard 2 7 20 Step and No Step Placards Figure...

Page 37: ...e compression struts Series Edge XT Series Table 23 Section 2 Clear Prop Placard 2 7 22 Shock Absorber Pressure Placard Location The shock placard is located on the main block near the top of the shoc...

Page 38: ...ates XX XXX WING PLATE PART NO 102358 Location The wing data plate 102358 is located on the negative block of the universal bracket The base data plate 107566 is located on the seat mast block on the...

Page 39: ...on The emergency parachute when installed placard is located on the inside left rear of the cockpit when the optional emergency parachute is fitted Series Edge XT Series Table 27 Section 2 Emergency P...

Page 40: ...rgency parachute warning placard is located on the parachute rocket on the rear of the aircraft Series Edge XT Series Optional Fitment Table 28 Section 2 Emergency Parachute Warning 2 7 29 Under Seat...

Page 41: ...n In Flight ___________________________________ 43 3 3 4 Forced Landings ____________________________________________________ 43 3 3 5 In Air Engine Fire ______________________________________________...

Page 42: ...ties 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 as...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...he ground proceed as follows C Maintain Control S Use remaining Speed to clear people aircraft and buildings T Throttle closed I Ignition Off B After stopping release seat Belt P Release Passenger sea...

Page 45: ...t that control is not possible or if the aircraft is in an irrecoverable situation where structural damage is likely to occur To operate the parachute pull the handle at least twenty centimetres for t...

Page 46: ...ere the nose of the aircraft is pitched up more than 45 degrees from the horizontal proceed as follows H Hold attitude Do not attempt to pull control bar in P Reduce Power O As energy dissipates the a...

Page 47: ...Sprogs _________________________________ 55 4 2 18 Insert Undersurface Battens __________________________________________ 55 4 3 Wing Pre flight inspection ____________________________________________...

Page 48: ...igure 30 Section 4 Unload Tip Battens ________________________________ 73 4 10 3 Remove Undersurface Battens________________________________________ 73 4 10 4 Arrow and Arrow K Only Unload Sprogs_____...

Page 49: ...the assembly and use of a weight shift controlled 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 fl...

Page 50: ...l the rigging wires are outside the control frame Figure 1 Section 4 Assemble Control Frame 4 2 3 Optional Training Bars If training bars are to be fitted to the control frame follow this procedure At...

Page 51: ...e plane or damage will result Each wing should be kept low to the ground whilst moving forward 4 2 6 Arrow K and Merlin Only Insert King Post Remove kingpost base padding and plug the kingpost into th...

Page 52: ...starting at the keel working out to the wing tips Remove the battens from the bag Lay out the top surface battens curved in order of descending length toward the tip Place the red battens in the left...

Page 53: ...the nose catch and channel Ensure the pip pin cap is secure Figure 10 Section 4 Attach Nose Catch 4 2 13 Locate Nose Battens Insert both nose battens tail end first Locate the front of the batten on...

Page 54: ...loating and do not locate at the front other than by sliding them into their pockets There are battens each for the left side and right side Insert the batten with the clip end toward you with the scr...

Page 55: ...urface battens should be inserted as far as possible without forcing them The batten should then be pushed with your thumb so that the end is inside the pocket Use the string to pull the batten back t...

Page 56: ...and pockets free from damage Reflex bridle lines NA Cross bar tensioner routing and catch Velcro pull back cover Hang point universal bracket bolts Control frame tubes hinges knuckles connections Tri...

Page 57: ...cal 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 Section 4 Extended Wing Pre...

Page 58: ...rise by loosening the strap until high enough to connect the universal junction to the wing Insert the bolt with bolt head retainer The standard position for the heart bolt through the U bracket is b...

Page 59: ...se of the wing to allow the front wheel to be rolled rearward over the control frame so that the base bar is forward of the cockpit Re engage the brake Remove the keel extension by removing safety rin...

Page 60: ...22 Section 4 Insert Mast Lever 4 4 9 Attach Mast Brace Bring mast brace into position and allow the outer sleeve to slide into position Install the top pip pin and cap Install lower pip pin and cap F...

Page 61: ...e 25 Section 4 Secure Windscreen XT 880mm Top Locate the bottom centre hole of the windscreen on the centre locator on the cockpit Fasten by placing the O ring washer and then the retaining pin Repeat...

Page 62: ...uide the humpback retaining pin Part 108820 through the hole until the hump goes around the peg Figure 27 Section 4 Engine Cowl Retention Pin Loop the rubber cord over the button at the front of the c...

Page 63: ...nd operational Propeller free of splitting denting delamination nicks Blade tape condition Propeller hub assembly secure and tie wired No cracking in tyre treads or evidence of cracking around the rim...

Page 64: ...with a visual indication of the quantity of the remaining fuel The calibration is valid for the aircraft sitting on level ground and indicates total fuel not usable fuel The trike base assumes various...

Page 65: ...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 8 2 Starting Engine Park Bra...

Page 66: ...hrottle 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 4 8 4 Take Off...

Page 67: ...t Foot Throttle Reduce Hand Throttle Off Airspeed Trim Speed Table 11 Section 4 Descent Check 4 8 8 Landing Hand Throttle Off Airspeed Take Off Safety Speed TOSS Directional Control Nose Wheel Steerin...

Page 68: ...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 engine you should read and be...

Page 69: ...opposite 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 70: ...at reduced power Once climb is established power should be reduced to below maximum continuous power of 5500 rpm A minimum of take off safety speed should be used At this speed the aircraft would roun...

Page 71: ...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 ac...

Page 72: ...Landing Securing After landing and when in the parking area apply parking brake and lock Switch the ignition Electrical switch and radio equipment off The aircraft should be parked in a crosswind pos...

Page 73: ...ated Parts Catalogue IPC 4 10 1 Unload Tip Battens 4 10 2 Figure 30 Section 4 Unload Tip Battens Pull the over centre lever so that it opens Remove the screw head from the sail eyelet Remove the batte...

Page 74: ...maintenance manual for adjustment details Figure 33 Section 4 Remove Next Outer Battens 4 10 6 Fit Tip Bags Roll sail at the tips inwards and parallel to the leading edge Slide the tip bag over the en...

Page 75: ...moving the pip pin The pip pin button should be depressed with the thumb while simultaneously pulling the pip pin out Re insert pip pin in nose channel Figure 37 Section 4 Disconnect Nose Catch and Re...

Page 76: ...Section 4 Remove Strut to Leading Edge Connecting Bolt 4 10 13 Arrow Only Remove Control Frame Connecting Bolt Expose the control frame wingnut by moving the strut forward to be line with the downtube...

Page 77: ...wing Repeat for the other side Fit the keel end pouch Figure 44 Section 4 Fold Leading Edges 4 10 17 Attach Straps Once the leading edges are together apply slight pressure downwards on the keel to r...

Page 78: ...22 Fold Control Frame Undo centre two wing straps Route flying wires between the down tube and lower the control frame into the wing whilst holding tension on wires Avoid kinking the flying wires 4 10...

Page 79: ...rong set of racks are required Flat straps should be used for tie downs to avoid damage to leading edge Mylar When transporting the trike base the use of trike and prop covers to protect your aircraft...

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Page 81: ..._______________________________________ 82 5 2 1 Take Off ___________________________________________________________ 82 5 2 2 Landing ___________________________________________________________ 83 5...

Page 82: ...rformance figures 5 2 Take Off and Landing 5 2 1 Take Off PERFORMANCE at MTOW Arrow Arrow K Merlin Take off Distance to 15m 50ft Note 1 ft 771 689 669 m 235 210 204 Table 1 Section 5 Take Off Distance...

Page 83: ...crease landing 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 o...

Page 84: ...dicated Air Speeds KIAS unless otherwise noted Below is a table showing the relationship between Indicated Air Speed and Calibrated Airspeed The table assumes zero instrument error Indicated Air Speed...

Page 85: ...ction 5 Glide Glide data is for ISA conditions Sea Level at 15 deg C 5 7 Cruise Performance PERFORMANCE Arrow Arrow K Merlin Cruise Speed MTOW kts 70 60 50 mph 81 69 58 km h 130 111 93 Typical Fuel Bu...

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Page 87: ..._____________________________________________ 88 6 2 1 Aircraft Weighing Information___________________________________________ 88 6 2 2 Standard Equipment ____________________________________________...

Page 88: ...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 the aircr...

Page 89: ...Table 2 Section 6 Aircraft Weight Standard Equipment 6 2 3 Alternate Equipment ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT Fitted Yes No Gear Box Type 2 27 1 Gear Box Type 2 43 1 Propeller Type BOLLY BOS 68 INCH with BOS 3...

Page 90: ...accordingly in section 6 2 6 3 3 6 3 4 Fuel Conversions Table 6 Section 6 Fuel Conversions Payload calculator XT 912 Arrow Arrow K Merlin MTOW kg lb Typical Empty Weight kg 238 233 230 Including unus...

Page 91: ..._____ 93 7 8 Seat Adjustment _______________________________________________________ 94 7 9 Occupant Restraint Harness _____________________________________________ 94 7 10 Engine_____________________...

Page 92: ...s to the relatively light weight Base Attached to the wing by way of a universal joint is the trike base The universal joint allows the free movement of the trike base in pitch and roll by which contr...

Page 93: ...the fast trim position It is acceptable to set the trim as far as mid trim position for take off and landing The decal on the control frame upright adjacent to the trimmer knob indicates the trim pos...

Page 94: ...ngine designed and built in Austria The Rotax engine is fitted with a gearbox which delivers smooth thrust via a reduction drive This power unit is complemented with a ground adjustable propeller givi...

Page 95: ...of manufacture Note that replacement gears are available to change the ratio within the gearbox Gearbox Ratio Rotax Gear Set Part Number 2 43 887 680 Table 2 Rotax Gear Set Part Numbers The propeller...

Page 96: ...ower socket flight instrument and the electric start push button an engine management circuit and an ignition circuit It should be noted that the ignition circuit is a fail safe system whereby the eng...

Page 97: ...rBorne WindSports Pty Ltd SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS January 2014 Issue 2 4 Page 97 7 14 1 XT 912 Electrical Schematic Figure 3 Section 7 Electrical Schemat...

Page 98: ...flash Standard instrumentation includes the AMPtronics GX2 Digital Flight instrument see description below and an analogue airspeed indicator in knots 7 16 1 Description of Features The GX2 is a combi...

Page 99: ...lamp indicates an over temperature situation The display will light up prompting you to reset the flight duration to zero by pressing QNH If the fuel flow option is installed to reset the accumulated...

Page 100: ...ots NOTE For Australian operations CASA requires the units to be set to Imperial UK with ASI in knots 7 17Emergency Parachute Optional Equipment NOTE The parachute is optional unless the governing bod...

Page 101: ..._______________ 103 8 5 4 Checking Fuel _____________________________________________________ 103 8 5 5 Draining the Fuel ___________________________________________________ 103 8 6 Engine Oil System...

Page 102: ...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 litres The fuel level markings have bee...

Page 103: ...raining the Fuel Ensure that a suitable receptacle is found for the fuel that is to be drained position the trike above the receptacle and depress the draincock Ensure that there are no ignition sourc...

Page 104: ...and checking the dip stick 8 7 Cooling System Water cooling system capacity is 2 5 Litre See maintenance manual for further details Coolant Specification Historically earlier Airborne trikes with Rot...

Page 105: ...flated first Turn the rebound damper fully clockwise and then anticlockwise for twelve clicks 8 10 Brake System A rear wheel disk brake system is used on the aircraft Depressing the brake lever on the...

Page 106: ...is assembled and disassemble on a frequent basis the batten latch fittings should be checked for security during assembly Latch fittings should be sharp and not rounded Rounded edges can occur from u...

Page 107: ...109 9 6 Cruise and Stalls______________________________________________________ 109 9 7 Landing _____________________________________________________________ 109 9 8 Emergency Procedures ____________...

Page 108: ...be noted that the batten tips utilise a unique hinged catch system to secure the battens to the trailing edge This system allows easy installation and provides extraordinary flexibility in wing tunin...

Page 109: ...Stalls are covered in AOI Sections 4 9 8 and 4 9 9 respectively Stalls are very mild and in fact very difficult to do unless the aircraft is heavily loaded Recovery is the same as in other WSC aircraf...

Page 110: ...l reset options To reset these 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...

Page 111: ...7 18 6 67 6 48 Typical Fuel Burn Cruise MTOW Litre hr 11 10 5 9 5 US Gal hr 2 9 2 8 2 5 Take off from a level grass surface at 1 3 x stall speed and climb to 50 ft with a 1 3 safety factor Landing wi...

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