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2-7
Document No.:
EV97SLNOEN
Date of Issue:
02/2008
Revision:
-
2.3 Technical description of the airplane
2.3.1 General
The
EV-97 Eurostar SL
airframe is of semi-monocoque metal composite construction formed with
metal reinforcements, bulkheads and duralumin cover. Pop-rivets are used for joints and some
non-supporting parts are made from fiberglass.
2.3.2 Fuselage
The fuselage has a semi-monocoque construction formed with reinforcements and duralumin
covers. The fuselage cross-section is rectangular in the lower section and elliptical in the upper
one. The tail fin is an integral part of the fuselage. In the middle section of the fuselage there is a
two-man cockpit which is accessible by unfolding the one-part perspex overlap canopy. The
engine section in the nose is separated from the crew by a firewall which the engine mount is
attached to.
2.3.3 Wing
The rectangular wing is of a monospar construction with an auxiliary spar for the ailerons and flap
attachments. All the elements are riveted together. Fiberglass wing tips are riveted to the ends of
the wings and the wings can be equipped with an optional folding mechanism for convenient
storing.
2.3.3.1 Ailerons
The ailerons are of rectangular shape on each half of the wing and are attached to the wing with
hinges. An aileron is formed with the ribs and cover, which forms a hollow section. Electrically
controled aileron trim tab can be installed as an option
2.3.3.2 Flaps
Two-third 's of each half of the wing is fitted with a flap. The flaps are of rectangular shape and are
formed with the ribs and cover, which forms a hollow section. The flap is attached to the wing with
a hinge.