FK-Lightplanes FK 9 ELA Manual page 56

Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA
Revision 7
Storage:
To stow the dismantled wings, use storage tools with a minimum contact
area of 150 mm. The leading edge should have no contact to the storage
tool in the first 20 mm.
For long distance transport in truck, trailer or container the following
dismantling and storage procedure is recommended:
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Dismantle airframe including wings, tailplane.
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Secure controls
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Dismount wheel fairings to avoid damages
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Dismantle propeller
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Disconnect electric circuits, dismantle fuses and battery
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De-install shock-sensitive avionics (radio/transponder/glasspanels)
and pack in upholstered boxes
Additional for street transport in trailer or truck:
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Remove liquids (oilsystem /coolingsystem / fuelsystem)
Additional for air transport:
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Remove complete engine (counts as hazardous good for airfreight!)
Re-launching the aircraft in operation:
Proceed according to check list form "assembly plan / Montageplan"
Handling, Serv.& Maint.
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