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SECTION 4
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
NORMAL PROCEDURES
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 57
If the wing has been left fully set up for any period, then the following additional checks should be
performed:
Extended set up Wing pre-flight inspection
The symmetry of the wing (batten profile check).
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All tubes straight, undamaged and without cracks.
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All cables undamaged, no fraying with secure
thimbles/swages.
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All nuts and bolts secure and locked appropriately.
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All quick-release fittings secure.
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Universal bracket undamaged, heart-bolt and back-up
strap secure.
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Sail tension settings correctly aligned and symmetrical.
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Battens undistorted, and in good condition.
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All sail seams intact, with no frayed stitching.
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No tears or nicks in the sail.
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Trimmer functional and wires not damaged.
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Table 3 Section 4. Extended Wing Pre-flight
4.4 Attaching Wing to Base
4.4.1
Attach Mast Retaining Strap
The mast has a gas assist strut to assist lifting the wing
when the mast is raised. To hold the mast in position for
wing attachment the mast retaining strap should be routed
around the rear steering bracket and over the mast. The
strap can be adjusted to pull the mast down to the correct
height.
Figure 16 Section 4. Attach Mast Retaining Strap
WARNING
THE TRIKE MAST IS FITTED WITH A GAS STRUT TO ASSIST LIFTING THE WING. NEVER
ALLOW THE MAST TO BE UNLOADED TOO QUICKLY. HANDS OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS
WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED IF CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MAST AND SEAT / ENGINE BLOCK.