Air Creation BioniX2 13, Руководство по обслуживанию

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18. Assemble the last straight battens at the ends of the wing nor the tip fins.
19.
Complete assembly of the wing as indicated in the Pilot’s Handbook.
A thorough and complete preflight check is especially necessary after reassembly. Pay special attention to
potential transport damage. Thoroughly check all nuts and bolts, wire routing, sail fit, Mylar shape and overall
symmetry of the wing before flight.
3.7 Ground Handling
The wing should only be moved when properly packed or, if necessary, when attached to
the trike.
When moving the wing in the assembled position it is recommended to lift the wing with
the shoulders while standing in the control frame. It is suggested that an assistant is used
to support the weight on the rear of the keel tube.
If there is wind or gusts the wing can easily be caught by the wind without proper
handling. If there is a significant amount of wind, it is advisable to have assistants to hold
the side wires. The wing should be moved with the nose facing into the wind. In windy
conditions, the nose must be kept low. The windward tip should also be kept lower to
avoid the wing rising.
3.8 Transportation & Storage
Avoid damage to your wing by using well-padded racks. Careless transportation can
cause considerable damage to your wing.
We recommend that you support the wing in at least 3 places or to use a ladder to spread
the load. Flat straps should be used for tie downs to avoid damage to leading edge Mylar.
The tip fins are light, but fragile. Store them in a well-protected area and do not stock
anything on top of them.
Store the wing in a dry room off the ground. Air the wing out regularly to avoid mildew,
and never store wet.
Ageing of the fabric and seams of the sails may cause an important loss of the wing resistance. The
degradation is principally caused through exposure to ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun and the moon. In
order to slow down the process, the sail should be stored folded in its cover, or if it stays rigged, in covered
premises. Always put it in a sheltered place, shielded from the rays of the sun, even between flights. These
measures help to lengthen/sail life.