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TRIKE WING 

Profi TL 

 

OWNER / SERVICE MANUAL 

 

 

 
Manufactured by: 
 
AEROS Ltd.                                      Tel: (380 44) 4554120 
Post-Volynskaya St. 5                       Fax: (380 44) 4554116 
Kiev 03061                                        E-mail: [email protected] 
Ukraine                                              http:// www.aeros.com.ua 

 
 

 

 

 

                                                      October 2020 

Summary of Contents for PROFI TL

Page 1: ...IKE WING Profi TL OWNER SERVICE MANUAL Manufactured by AEROS Ltd Tel 380 44 4554120 Post Volynskaya St 5 Fax 380 44 4554116 Kiev 03061 E mail INFO AEROS COM UA Ukraine http www aeros com ua October 20...

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Page 3: ...______________________________18 7 Speed to Fly _____________________________________________________________22 8 Profi TL Breakdown________________________________________________________22 9 Wing Tu...

Page 4: ...you thoroughly understand this manual before flying your PROFI TL Be sure you are thoroughly familiar with set up break down preflight and maintenance procedures as described in this manual Please re...

Page 5: ...ts in the past only could dream about But Here are simple and definite dangers 1 The easy and dynamic acceleration of a trike with the Profi TL wing requires from a pilot adaptation to a changed handl...

Page 6: ...ng without the wheel fairings with fins Even with wheel fairings with fins when using the Profi TL wing test flights by proficient pilots are without exception required to prove save handling in any s...

Page 7: ...e sail along the leading edge by putting the sail mount webbing into the slot in the end cap of the outer leading edge tube Secure the sail mount webbing to the outer leading edge with the sail mount...

Page 8: ...in the holes on top of the keel tube fig 8 Figure 8 Figure 9 3 7 Remove protection bags from the keel from the control frame apex from the hang bracket and from the crossbar central unit 3 8 Pay atte...

Page 9: ...tom wires on the nose junction channel using the clevis pin and the safety ring fig 13 3 13 Check that the sail mount webbing is in proper position in the slot of the outer leading edge tube end cap O...

Page 10: ...t the main pylon of the trike down fig 16 3 18 Connect the trike pylon to the wing hang bracket fig 17 Insert the heart bolt tighten the nut firmly and secure with a safety ring Attach the back up loo...

Page 11: ...find the winglet fixing rods packed inside Install the winglets fixing rods to the leading edges 3 fig 19 3 28 Install winglets 3 29 While the base tube of the trike is still on the ground install th...

Page 12: ...from the crossbar central unit 5 8 Remove all Velcro ties and spread the wings approximately 30 from fully open 5 9 Lay the struts on the ground as shown on the figure 23 Attach the struts according t...

Page 13: ...d the wings all the way lowering the nose of the wing on the ground fig 28 Once the nose of the wing is on the ground the wings spread themselves You will need an assistant to perform this procedure 5...

Page 14: ...nsert the heart bolt tighten the nut firmly and secure with a safety ring Attach the back up loop making u turn around the keel tube Connect the rescue system bridle Lift the nose of the wing to allow...

Page 15: ...fig 34 and fig 35 At each batten make sure the opening in the underside of the trailing edge hem is spread to accept the tab on the batten tip Make sure the tab slides fully into the hem Battens 9 10...

Page 16: ...ightening the batten completely fig 39 When de rigging the wing simply reverse the procedure written above The adjustable tip lever batten is fixed to the LE 3 tube with the threaded adjuster giving a...

Page 17: ...gh the winglet holes fig 43 and 44 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Insert the pins through the winglets holes and sail grommets put on the washers fix with safety rings fig 45 5 25 When the wing is atta...

Page 18: ...nut pin safety ring and fastener of any kind should be checked during every pre flight A full pre flight inspection should precede every flight you make not just the first flight of the day Carefully...

Page 19: ...achments at both ends of each sprog cable Close the main sprog access zipper fig 52 Open the outer sprog access zipper and check the sprog hardware and the sprog cable attachments at both ends of the...

Page 20: ...gs are properly secured in their position supporting the appropriate transverse battens Make sure all zippers are closed From the rear keel Check that the keel mount webbing and bottom rear wires are...

Page 21: ...ed thimbles no signs of wear Visually inspect the crossbar tubes by sighting along the length of the crossbar tubes looking for any evidence of damage Close the center zipper Along the trailing edge r...

Page 22: ...the trike 8 3 Disconnect the trim device from the wing Fit the protection bag on the trim device 8 4 Remove the bolt from the front support compression tube 8 5 Remove the bolt from the main pylon joi...

Page 23: ...e portion remains as smooth as possible Do not attempt to stuff the sail between the Mylar pocket and the leading edge tube at any point where you feel resistance and do not attach the Velcro ties tig...

Page 24: ...te at regular intervals Small variations in batten camber 5 mm at the trailing edge will not have significant effect on flight characteristics BATTEN TENSION With some airtime batten tension may get l...

Page 25: ...INSPECTION The sail should be inspected once every three months or after each 50 flying hours The frame should be inspected once a year after every 100 flying hours and after every hard landing 10 1...

Page 26: ...heads and tails and replace if necessary 10 1 5 FASTENERS Check all fasteners bolts screws rollers nuts splint pins etc for corrosion Any corroded fasteners should be replaced Bolts should not be worn...

Page 27: ...on of the system is to support the trailing edge of the sail at low angles of attack and thus provide a nose up pitching moment The inner and outer sprogs are adjusted at the factory to their proper s...

Page 28: ...fore checking the measurement again 4 Using the wrench as shown on fig 48 lock the sprog threaded adjuster in place 11 SAIL REMOVAL Some maintenance and repair procedures will require the removal of t...

Page 29: ...remove the sail mount webbing off the leading edge fig 70 Figure 71 11 8 Remove protection cover and undo the nuts of the trim device bracket Remove the trim device bracket from the keel tube fig 71...

Page 30: ...ring fig 75 Figure 76 11 12 Lay the wing down on the ground 11 13 Remove the control bar from the control frame and bring the downtubes together fig 76 11 14 Dismount the crossbar tensioning hook from...

Page 31: ...in the pocket You will have to stop from time to time to make sure the Mylar insert is properly lying flat in the pocket Do not push the Mylar insert too far into the pocket the front edge of the inse...

Page 32: ...oving the wing from the trike in a hangar as shown on figure 80 The wing can be transported in its bag with any vehicle that offers protection from mechanical damage soiling and long exposure to rain...

Page 33: ...In order to keep this risk low we recommend that you gradually become familiar with your new wing Before every take off always do both an assembly check and a pre flight check Do not take off if the...

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