Flughandbuch XCitor
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7.
Check the paraglider: No dangled or damaged lines.
No visible damages at the canopy, no tears or stretched areas.
8.
The attachment points of the wing should be firmly clamped to the bent
main tubes of the XCitor frame.
9.
Check the suspension system and the wheels for any damage, especially
the bungee cords for abrasion and any cuts.
10.
Check of the front brake
11.
Check both trim levers: They must be moveable with a given friction
resistance (5-7 kg).
12.
Pedals and bowden cables freely movable.
13.
Does the gas pedal return to ist idle position, when unloaded? Therefore
you make check the gap between the idle setting screw and the bowden
cable segment under the left side of the longitudinal engine mount.
14.
Check the seat board and the belts for tightness, correct sit and damage
15.
Tires: Check for damage and correct air pressure
(1,8-2,5 bar rear & front)
16.
Main gear: Check rubber bearings, screws, alu fittings for wear and tear
17.
Lift off the front wheel, check if it can be turned freely
CHECK PRIOR TO FLIGHT
Prior to any flight the responsible pilot has to carry out a visual inspection.
The pilot learns the necessary knowledge during his flight training and during a
special briefing for the XCitor, done by the dealer or flight school who sells the
trike.
Check especially the following points:
ENGINE
- Propeller for correct sit, tight screws and any damage
- manual engine cranking via pull starter, check for free movement and unusual
noise
- muffler and exhaust system, connection springs for tight sit
- Cooling agent must be visible in the transparent expansion bottle.
ATTENTION
When the motor is turned by hand for check purpose the main switch must be
switched off! A trained person should be in the pilot seat of the XCitor. If nobody
else is available: Double check very carefully the correct stop position (lower
position) of the main switch!
Put your left leg in front of the right rear wheel so that the trike cannot start to roll
when pulling the starter rope!
7.4 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Keep the XCitor and ist wing clean and dry. Don’t use any aggressive solvents.
Use grease or engine oil wherever metal slides over metal (rear suspension struts).
Never use grease or oil between metal and plastic (front struts): The plastic will
swell!
Use there silicone based lubricants instead.
Never use grease or oil or something similar on the upper bearing of the trim
levers. The bearing screw must be tightened so much that 5-7 kg must be applied
until the lever starts to move.
7.5 PERIODICAL CHECKS:
7.5.1 EVERY 25 HOURS
- visible inspection of all screws
- Check the play and the free movement of any moveable parts like wheels,
suspension system, trim levers etc.
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Lubrication of those parts: Metal to Metal: grease or engine oil,