XtremeAIR XA42, Flight Manual

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Airplane Flight Manual XA42
AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01
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Chapter 08 24.01.2011
8.6 GROUND HANDLING
a) Due to its low weight and the free swiveling tail wheel two persons can easily move the airplane by
hand. The best spot to push is the leading edge of the wings; the best spot to pull is the propeller
close to the root of the blades.
b) If the aircraft is parked in the open, secure the wheels with chocks.
When windy, tie down the aircraft. For this purpose, use ropes to tie down the tail wheel and each
wing at the outer aileron hinges.
The control stick can be set fix with the seatbelt.
If the aircraft is parked outdoors, it must be protected against the effects of weather, the degree of
protection depending on severity of the weather conditions and the expected duration of the parking
period.
When the airplane is parked in good weather conditions for less than a half day, park the aircraft
headed into the wind and place wheel chocks at the main wheels.
c) To level the aircraft, the tail wheel is rested on a balance and jacked to a position that the fuselage
reference line firewall is vertical.
d) There are two engine hoists provided on the top of the engine which can be used to lift the
airplane with a crane. (Tail wheel resting on ground)
8.7 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
For cleaning the aircraft, use clean water and an automotive paint cleaner.
Use a leather to dry the surfaces.
Never dry-wipe the canopy glass!
Use only clear warm water and special clean leather.
Never use fuel, alcohol, aceton etc. to clean the canopy!
NOTE