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SECTION 4
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze
NORMAL PROCEDURES
May 2007
Issue 2.0
Page 25
4.12 Wing Break Down Procedure
This section assumes that the wing has been removed from the base. The wing should have the keel
extension fitted with the clevis pin and ring installed. This section is intended as a reference only and
assumes prior knowledge of the break down procedure. Further reference for cover positioning can be
found in the wing Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC).
4.12.1
Detension Tip Struts
Fold the tip struts pushing the hinge joint towards the center of the wing. Once the sail end of the strut is
inside the undersurface fold the strut forward and towards the tip of the wing and locate on top of
leading edge.
Figure 23 Section 4. Detension Tip Strut
4.12.2
Remove Tip Battens
Remove outermost three tip battens. Unclip
‘pivot beak’ from ‘threaded end’. Rotate
pivot beak
and remove from sail as shown.
To adjust batten load tension, release
pivot
beak
from sail and rotate batten clip. See
maintenance manual for adjustment details.
Figure 24 Section 4. Remove Tip Battens
4.12.3
Remove Undersurface Battens
Insert finger through string loop and pull batten forward. Once the
batten is forward pull string down to remove from oval pocket.
Slide batten rearward until all the way out.
Figure 25 Section 4. Remove Undersurface Battens
PIVOT BEAK
THREADED END
Threaded
Pivot beak