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XT 582 Maintenance Manual
Issue 1.0
September 21st 2005
Page 27
9. TOWING AND TAXIING
9.00.00
General
Moving the trike is a relatively simple operation due to it’s light weight and manoeuvrability. Moving is
easily achievable by one person. If the front of the trike is lifted from the ground care should be taken to
prevent the propeller from contacting the ground.
9.10.00
Towing
There are two alternatives for “towing” the trike.
Pulling the trike:
Moving the base (with or without the wing) is facilitated by lifting the front wheel
and walking the base.
Pushing the trike:
The trike can be pushed using the base tube, and using a hand on the steering
pedals inside the pod for directional control. The brake is available using this
method.
9.20.00
Taxiing
Taxiing of the trike may be performed with or without the wing attached to the base. Braking and
steering are achieved through the front wheel. The trike should never be taxied with excessive speed.
Taxiing is a part of the training necessary for flying this aircraft, if an maintenance engineer without trike
flying experience is working on the trike they should push the trike and not taxi it, as the control sense
may be different to what they are accustomed to.
9.30.00 Ground Transportation
The base may be transported overland on a suitable trailer, usually custom built for the purpose. During
transport the trike base should be firmly held at both the front and the rear to prevent movement. Tie
down straps should be used with a ratchet system so preload can be applied, this allows the tyres to be
compressed slightly so as to firmly hold the base in place during transport.