
North&Wing&S,LSA&Maintenance&Manual&
Model:&Sport&X2&582&
Issue 3.2
Printed: July 16 2017
Page 44
the mylar will buckle and bind as it is pushed in. Be sure the mylar is oriented properly
with the relief cuts on the bottom side. Lay the mylar out straight on the ground
aligned with the LE pocket that it will be going into. Slide the mylar into the LE
“MYLAR POCKET” by grasping it on both edges and pushing it gently into the
pocket. Note there is a separate pocket that runs parallel to the LE pocket for the
mylar. It will go very easily for about three quarter of the way. To get it fully in place,
it may require a second person pulling and working the tip end of the sail pocket to
relieve and resistance the mylar encounters. The slightest curve or bend will create a
significant amount of resistance and prohibit the mylar from easily sliding into place.
If it becomes impossible to replace the mylar using the above method, it will be
necessary to use an 18ft light weight pole with a small peg on the end. Insert the peg in
the hole at the tip end of the mylar and carefully push the mylar into the sail pocket.
2.
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Turn the sail over so the top side is now down and stretch it out fully from nose to tip
but with the tips about 4 – 5 feet apart.
3.
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Lay the frame on the ground near the nose and oriented with the control frame up.
Using a small cord or velcro strap to hold the tubes together on each side is helpful.
The control frame and crossbars must be kept separate from the leading edges. The
sprogs should be tied back so they are pointing toward the tips of the frame, not the
nose.
4.
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With help from a second person, carefully slide the tips of the leading edges into their
respective LE pockets until the sprogs reach their access zipper. Untie the sprogs and
guide them out of the sail while continuing to push the frame on to the sail.
4.2.6
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Leading Edge Replacement
Skill Level:
LSR-M, or A&P
Tools Required:
Two 7/16” and one 9//16” box or open end wrenches
Philips head screw driver
Materials:
Replacement leading edges
AN4 Nylock nuts
Task Description:
Each leading edge has a rear section and nose section. Consequently, if damage to the leading
edge occurs, it is important to determine if the damage is on the rear section or nose section,
and on the right side or left side. The leading edges are color coded with green on the right
and red on the left. Anytime the leading edge suffers a hit, both sections should be removed
and inspected for any signs of dents, bends, or cracking including any signs of overstress or
elongation around the bolt holes at the nose and the crossbar attachment points. The leading
edge can be removed and replaced without removing the sail completely from the frame.
1.
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Perform Steps 1 – 5 described in Section 4.2.5, Sail Removal From Frame.