North&Wing&S,LSA&Maintenance&Manual&
Model:&Sport&X2&582&
Issue 3.2
Printed: July 16 2017
Page 50
Re-assembly Note:
When re-assembling, remember to use a safety pin or ring on the castle nut on the crossbar
attachment to the leading edge bracket.
4.2.9
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Front and Rear Pitch Cables (Lower Rigging) Replacement
Skill Level:
LSR-M, or A&P
Tools Required:
Two 7/16” box or open end wrenches
Materials:
Replacement cables
3 –
¼
” Thin Nylock nuts
Task Description:
The front and rear pitch cables and mounting tangs come as two separate cable assemblies.
Although they can be replaced separately if damaged, it is recommended both assemblies be
replaced at the same time. These cables should be replaced every 400 hours of flight time or if
any one of them becomes kinked or shows any sign of wear or abrasion.
1.
!
Perform Steps 1-5 in Section 4.2.2, Sail Removal.
2.
!
With the wing lying on its top side and the control frame folded “back” toward the rear
of the wing, remove the cable attachment bolt (1) in each down tube and discard the
bolt and nut.
Crossbar center plate bolts
looking from front side
Crossbar center plate
looking from back side