7.1.2
iXess 13 Wing Final Assembly Stage Inspection (2)
Wing serial number and registration __________________________________________
General:
This stage inspection should be carried out when the wing assembly is
complete. This is the final inspection before the test pilot gets his hands on
it, so please look carefully!
Inspection schedule:
While Rigging
______________________________________________________________ Sat / Unsat
1
Check control frame upright rotates smoothly on upper hinge bolts _______________
2
Observe for snagged/crossed rigging wires __________________________________
With wing rigged and placed on control frame
Control frame assembly___________________________________________ Sat / Unsat
1
Check for straightness/damage of all tubes __________________________________
2
Check hand bracket area for correct assembly (drawing M060) __________________
3
Upper hinge bolt B112810 should be tight enough to pull control frame brackets
snug, but also allow easy rotation__________________________________________
4
Check that hang bracket position is fully forwards. ____________________________
5
Check lower corners for correct assembly (drawing M065) _____________________
6
Bolts B086010 should be tight enough to pull tangs snug but also allow the side
wires thimbles to rotate under light pressure _________________________________
7
Check leather corner covers fitted and correctly positioned (seam rearwards) _______
Keel nose assembly ______________________________________________ Sat / Unsat
1
Refer to drawing M030 and check area for correct assembly and security of all
fastenings ____________________________________________________________
2
Check nose area for correct position of nose batten ____________________________
3
Check sail opening is centrally positioned, symmetrical and holding screws are
in place ______________________________________________________________
4
Check forward upper rigging wire is correctly positioned and secure ______________
5 Check that forward lower rigging wires/goose neck catch are correctly
assembled and bolt is secure, push pin functioning correctly, wires in good
condition and tension ___________________________________________________
King post assembly ______________________________________________ Sat / Unsat
1 Refer to drawing M020 and check king post for correct seating at base (it is
normal for the sail opening to be closed to the forward edge of kingpost)___________
2 Refer to drawing OP10-28ET & OP10-32MO and check that trimmer bridle
clamp is correctly positioned and secure, cable positioning, and trim knob
assembly, stop on upright, and correct friction and overall functioning of trim
system_______________________________________________________________
3
Refer to drawing M070, and check kingpost head area for condition and tension
of wires and correct assembly of rear wire/reflex lines and pulley assembly
(upper shackle should be inside lower shackle, reflex lines untangled) _____________
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