Structures And Systems; Primary Structures And Systems - The Wing - P&M Aviation QUIK GT450 Operating Instructions Manual

11. PRIMARY STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS

11.1. PRIMARY STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS - THE WING

K ING PO S T
INSPECT IO N PO CK ET
T O P SUR FA CE
BA T T ENS
W A SHO UT RO D
The Sail
The wing is the product of one the most experienced flexwing design teams in the world today. The sail fabric
is cut with exacting accuracy from stabilised polyester using tight, virtually non-porous and tear-resistant
weave construction. Double-stitched seams using PTFE UV resistant thread ensure complete panel join
integrity. Sail reinforcement is achieved by including extra material at high stress points. A Trilam sandwich
leading edge, a Kevlar trailing edge and a spanwise Kevlar tape maintain the wing's performance over a long
life.
The aerofoil section is defined by pre-formed aluminium and pre-formed aluminium/composite ribs, with
chord wise tension being maintained by attachment to the trailing edge. The predictable low speed stall
exhibited by the Quik and Quik GT450 is achieved by the clean lines of the aerofoil's leading edge radius and
the spanwise Kevlar tape that limits the wing washout.
The Airframe
All the main tubing used in the airframe is a high quality aluminium alloy from aircraft quality billets using a
special process of mandrel extrusion followed by being drawn to agreed industry specifications. All tubes
and inserts are anodised to give protection against corrosion.
There are no welded components in the wing frame, and sheet fittings are plated, anodised or stainless steel.
All bolts are of high tensile steel. Rigging wires are PVC covered where necessary to afford protection to the
ccupants and to also serve as an anti-kink measure.
Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
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29 March 2007
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