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AEROS NANOLIGHT TRIKE
Wing: Combat-T, Discus-T, Fox-T, Fox-13TL
Engine: Cors-Air JPX M25, Polini Thor 250
Manufactured by:
AEROS Ltd
Post-Volynskaya St.5
Kiev 03061
UKRAINE
ANT
OWNER /SERVICE
February 2021
MANUAL
Tel: (380 44) 455 41 20
Fax: (380 44) 455 41 16
E-mail: info@aeros.com.ua
http://www.aeros.com.ua

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  • Page 1 AEROS NANOLIGHT TRIKE OWNER /SERVICE MANUAL Wing: Combat-T, Discus-T, Fox-T, Fox-13TL Engine: Cors-Air JPX M25, Polini Thor 250 Manufactured by: AEROS Ltd Tel: (380 44) 455 41 20 Post-Volynskaya St.5 Fax: (380 44) 455 41 16 Kiev 03061 E-mail: info@aeros.com.ua UKRAINE http://www.aeros.com.ua...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION_______________________________________________________________________4 1. GENERAL INFORMATION______________________________________________________________5 2. LIMITATIONS_______________________________________________________________________6 3. ULTRALIGHT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION_________________________________________________8 4. ULTRALIGHT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES__________________________________________________11 5. PRE FLI GHT I NSPE CT I O N OF T HE WI NG__________________________________________17 6. ATTACHING A WING TO THE TRIKE____________________________________________________17 7. FLIGHT PREPARATION_______________________________________________________________22 8.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The operating procedures outlined in this Manual are the result of Aeros knowledge and experience gained since 1991. Aeros data packages will be revised from time to time. It is therefore important that you visit us regularly http://www.aeros.com.ua In case of any doubts or questions contact your local dealers or Aeros.

  • Page 5: General Information

    1.1 Trike The ANT trike is a one seat weight shift controlled ultralight. It is fully complies with the concept of maximum portability – it can be folded up to fit in the back of many cars. The wing is light and once packed can easily be carried on car roof racks.

  • Page 6: Limitations

    DO NOT USE Fox T, Fox-13TL, Discus T, Combat T WINGS FOR FLYING WITHOUT A TRIKE. 1.3 Ultralight The ANT in combination with any of above mentioned wing has proven to be an excellent combination to feel simplicity and real pleasure of bird-like flying.
  • Page 7 2.3 Power Plant Limitations 2.3.1 Engine The ANT trike may be equipped with either JPX M25 (2 stroke, 25 hp) air cooled engine with electric starter, or with Polini Thor 250 LS (2-stroke) liquid cooled engine with electric starter. The trike can be equipped with other engines with similar characteristics.

  • Page 8: Ultralight & Systems Description

    2.5.3 Bank Angle Do not exceed 60 degrees of bank angle. In roll there is no stop for the control movement. When performing the pre flight procedure check that the wing moves freely by lowering each wing to within 10 cm of the ground (on ground level).
  • Page 9 - Hand throttle forward = Throttle open 3.3. Retractable landing gear The ANT trike is equipped with manually retractable landing gear. Grate advantage of retractable landing gear is transportation – the disassembled trike with landing gear retracted can be easily fitted in its transportation bag inside of ordinary car.
  • Page 10 3.4. Control Panel The control panel positioned on the left rest arm (Fig. 5) and may consist of: - engine head temperature, - coolant temperature, - tachometer and hour meter, - key, - ignition switch, - start button, - primer. Figure 5 3.5 Occupant restraint Harness The seat is fitted with a restraint harness system.

  • Page 11: Ultralight Assembly Procedures

    3.10 Adjustable pedals Depending on the pilot's height, it is possible to reposition the front fork together with the pedals on the ground. Figure 6 shows the pedals in the front position. To move the pedals to the rear position, detach the front fork and remove the front wheel fairing. In the kit that came with the trike, find the rectangular rubber insert and place it in the recess of the nose wheel fairing as shown on figure 7 .
  • Page 12 4.1.1 Unzip the bag with the trike (Fig. 10, 11) . Figure 10 Figure 11 4.1.2 Install the front lower beam with the nose wheel. To do so swing the front lower beam with nose wheel forward, secure it with quick-release bolts (red colored) and wing nuts (Fig.
  • Page 13 Figure 16 Figure 17 4.1.4 Open the bag with the engine (Fig. 17) . Mount the engine to the main lower pylon and secure it with the two quick-release bolts (black colored) and wing nuts. Adjust the wing nuts to the correct tightening torque and tighten the bolts with the eccentric levers, then secure them with safety rings (Fig.
  • Page 14 4.1.6 Install the throttle rod. Feed the throttle rod with the rod end through the rod support and position it in place as shown on the figures (Fig. 21-a for Thor 250 engine and Fig. 21-b for JPX M25 engine). Figure 21-a Figure 21-b Figure 22-a...
  • Page 15 4.1.9 Mount the control panel by installing the mounting plate in to the corresponding pocket on the left side of the trike and fixing it with Velcro (Fig. 24) . Fix the electric wires hose to the side of the seat frame with Velcro straps (Fig.
  • Page 16 4.1.12 Remove the propeller from the transport cover. Assemble the propeller by aligning the slots on the propeller hub (on the 3-blade prop it is necessary to match the markings: with , with with before connecting the blades (Fig. 30-b) and sliding the blades until the holes on the propeller hub are fully aligned (Fig.

  • Page 17: Preflight Inspection Of The Wing

    On the early versions of the JPX M25 engines and on the Thor 250 engine the propeller is secured with six bolts. Tighten the prop bolts crosswise to a torque of 22 Nm (Fig. 31-a). Do not exceed the tightening torque. Tighten all the prop bolts in pairs with a locking wire so that the locking wire prevents the bolts from loosening (Fig.
  • Page 18 Position the propeller horizontal, this will protect it from possible damage. Figure 33 Figure 34 NOTE Note that the lower bolt in the upper pylon mounting assembly is temporarily loose (Fig.35) , as the upper pylon must rotate around the lower bolt when the wing is lifted upwards. Figure 35 Figure 36 6.1.4 Lift the nose of the wing up until high enough to connect the upper pylon junction of the trike to...
  • Page 19 6.1.5 Lift the nose of the wing to allow the front wheel to be rolled rearward over the control frame so that the base tube is forward of the front wheel and the rear of the keel rests on the pylon. Make sure the protection pad on the main upper pylon is in proper position and protects the pylon against bottom rear wires (Fig.
  • Page 20 Figure 43 Figure 44 6.1.11 In light winds, secure the base tube with the harness straps and park the ultralight against the wind. The angle of attack of the wing should be approximately 0 degrees or less. In fresh or gusty winds, position the ultralight so that the wind direction in relation to the ultralight is to the side and slightly to the rear.
  • Page 21 Figure 47 Figure 48 6.2.7 Lift the nose of the wing up until high enough to connect the hang bracket of the wing to the main pylon of the trike. Insert the heart bolt, hand-tighten the nut and secure it with a safety ring. Connect the backup loop so that it passes over the keel tube of the wing and back to the pylon.

  • Page 22: Flight Preparation

    7.3 Before Starting Engine NOTE Your trike is carefully test flown at Aeros factory. However, the brake-in procedure of the engine is rather continuous and has not been finished. It needs about 10 flying hours for the brake-in to be completed.

  • Page 23: Ultralight Flying

    REFUELING OPERATION 7.5 Helmet Recommendation The open cockpit of the ANT exposes the pilot to the elements during flight and exposes him to objects outside of the ultralight in an emergency situation. Helmet and eye protection are recommended to protect the pilot from precipitation, strike by insects.
  • Page 24 - Turn the key switch on. - Switch ignition ON. - Press the primer three times (or until the fuel volume is filled) unless the engine is hot. - Check visually that the propeller area is clear and call “Clear Prop” out loud. - Press on the start button.
  • Page 25 When the ultralight reaches the takeoff safety speed it lifts up and the trike rotates quickly on the main wheels. As the ultralight leaves the ground the control bar must be eased back to the trim position to maintain takeoff safety speed. Maintain your engine in top condition and assume it’s going to stop running at any time.

  • Page 26: Landing Gear Operation

    9. LANDING GEAR OPERATION Please, bear in mind that the main purpose of the retractable landing gear on the ANT trike is significant reduction in the dimensions of the folded in transport position trike. The drag reduction from retracted landing gear is fairly small and it won’t be noticeable in flight.
  • Page 27 Never fly in uncertain weather conditions and always fly within your proven ability. Be sure only to extend your capabilities under planned training situations. Carry out safe airmanship whilst flying and be aware of possible emergency landing areas along your flight path.
  • Page 28 10.10 Emergency Rescue System The Comelli Cylindricone ballistic rescue system may be installed on the ANT trike. The rescue system is equipped with a pressure gauge to check the charge of the cylinder before each flight.
  • Page 29 WARNING REMOVE THE EMERGENCY RESCUE SYSTEM PIN BEFORE FLIGHT. WARNING IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALISE THAT WHILST THE PARACHUTE CONTROLS THE RATE OF DESCENT, THE PILOT WILL HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE PLACE THE ULTRALIGHT WILL LAND. For using emergency rescue system proceed as follows: Tighten seat belt.

  • Page 30: Ultralight De-Rigging Procedure

    11. ULTRALIGHT DE-RIGGING PROCEDURE Careful attention to the recommended rigging and de-rigging sequences will protect the ultralight from the risk of unnecessary damage. The de-rigging procedure is a direct reversal of the rigging procedure. 11.1 Removing Combat-T, Discus-T and Fox-T Wings from the Trike The procedure for removing the Combat-T, Discus-T and Fox-T wings from the trike is in reverse order to attaching the wing (see paragraph 6.1): - ensure that the ignition switch and the lock key are in the off position;...

  • Page 31: Handling Service And Maintenance

    12.1 Introduction This section contains factory recommended procedures for proper ground handling and routine care for Your ANT trike. Included in this section is relevant information required by the operator. WARNING IT IS THE PILOTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.
  • Page 32 12.3 Fuel Sampling There is no drain cock on the fuel tank. To draining fuel from the fuel tank proceed as follow. Open the filler neck. Lift the front wheel of the trike up until the fuel drain out from the filler neck. It is especially important to remove any water that may have been introduced from the system.
  • Page 33 Check the torque of every bolt Tighten head nuts (in cross order) with a Torque Wrench at 2.2 Kg.m (22Nm) Check the tension and condition of the reduction belt Check fuel lines Check the wiring Check that the cord of the starter has no abrasions Grease the link-sphere between the manifold and the exhaust pipe with lubricating copper-grease suitable for high temperature (up to 1100°).

  • Page 34: Transportation And Storage

    Refer to the Polini Thor 250 Manual for more information. 12.9 Exhaust system Every 20 hours, lubricate the joint between the outlet of the exhaust system and the exhaust pipe with high temperature (up to 1100°C) grease. Inspect the exhaust system periodically for cracks. The springs must be fitted so that they do not rub against the silencer and so that the springs are not lost if they fail.

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