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AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EDGE XT 582-L – CRUZE-L MICROLIGHT
Approved:
Delegate of
AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd
This manual is compliant with the ASTM designation f2457 – 05 Standard Specification for
Required Product Information To Be Provided With Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft.
UNIT 22/30 KALAROO ROAD, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA
©Copyright AirBorne WindSports Pty. Ltd. 2007
May 2007
Light Sport Aircraft
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Serial No.
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Serial No.
Wing
Registration
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AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd
Phone (02) 4944 9199 International +61 2 4944 9199
Fax (02) 4944 9395 International +61 2 4944 9395
Email
fly@airborne.com.au
www.airborne.com.au
Issue 2.0
2007
Date: 17 May
XT582
Part # 107630
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  • Page 1 UNIT 22/30 KALAROO ROAD, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA Phone (02) 4944 9199 International +61 2 4944 9199 Fax (02) 4944 9395 International +61 2 4944 9395 Email fly@airborne.com.au www.airborne.com.au Part # 107630 ©Copyright AirBorne WindSports Pty. Ltd. 2007 May 2007 Issue 2.0 Page 1...
  • Page 2 © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze This page left blank intentionally May 2007 Issue 2.0 Page 2...
  • Page 3 AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DETAILS Aircraft Operating Instructions Issued By Date For AirBorne WindSports Pty. Ltd. Table 1 Section 0. Aircraft Operating Instructions MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS AS THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE AIRFRAME EVOLVES AIRBORNE WILL FROM TIME TO TIME ISSUE MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS WHICH DETAIL ANY CHANGES TO THE MAINTENANCE MANUALS, AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, OR ANY OTHER DETAILS THAT AIRBORNE DEEMS NECESSARY FOR OWNERS TO BE NOTIFIED OF.
  • Page 4 BRS Parachute Manual – If Installed • Table 2 Section 0. XT 582 Cruze Data Package Certification documentation is held by the aircraft manufacturer, Contact Information: Airborne WindSports Pty Ltd PO Box 7042 Redhead NSW 2290 Australia Telephone +61 2 49449199 Web address: http://www.airborne.com.au...
  • Page 5 © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET Amendment Date Affected Sections Affected Pages Date Inserted Signature Manuals will be revised from time to time and reissue of amended pages will be achieved by sending the pages to the current owner registered on AirBorne’s database.
  • Page 6 © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Issue Date Page Issue Date Page Issue Date May 2007 May 2007 Issue 2.0 May 2007 Issue 2.0 Issue 2.0 May 2007 May 2007 May 2007 Issue 2.0...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 2 LIMITATIONS 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 5 PERFORMANCE 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT 7 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 9 SUPPLEMENTS May 2007 Issue 2.0...
  • Page 8 © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze This page left blank intentionally May 2007 Issue 2.0 Page 8...
  • Page 9 © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze GENERAL CONTENTS OF GENERAL SECTION 1 1 GENERAL_____________________________________________________________ 2 Introduction____________________________________________________________ 2 NOTE ____________________________________________________________________ 2 1.1.1 Warning Notice ______________________________________________________ 3 1.1.2 Definitions __________________________________________________________ 3 1.2 General Description _______________________________________________________ 4 1.1.3 Two View Photos _____________________________________________________ 4 1.1.4...

  • Page 10: General

    The amendment table should at that time be updated with the appropriate details and date. Revised pages will be sent by mail if requested from AirBorne WindSports, the contact details are at the front of this manual.

  • Page 11: Warning Notice

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze GENERAL 1.1.1 Warning Notice WARNING THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS IN THE PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT. OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS OF RECREATIONAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT, BY PARTICIPATION, ACCEPT THE RISKS INHERENT IN SUCH PARTICIPATION OF WHICH THE ORDINARY PRUDENT PERSON IS OR SHOULD BE AWARE.

  • Page 12: General Description

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze GENERAL 1.2 General Description 1.1.3 Two View Photos Figure 1 Section 1. Aircraft Front View May 2007 Issue 2.0 Page 4...

  • Page 13: General Dimensions

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze GENERAL Figure 2 Section 1. Aircraft Side View 1.1.4 General Dimensions 1.1.4.1 XT 582 / Cruze Australian European DIMENSIONS Wing Span 9.97 m 9.97 m 32.7 ft Wing Area 14.4 sq m 14.4 sq m...
  • Page 14 © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze GENERAL The XT Outback has a spacious instrument housing with windscreen for the comfort of the pilot. The reduced lateral area of the instrument housing and windscreen with the absence of cockpit allows the use of large open wheels with no fins and tundra tyres for use on unprepared ground.

  • Page 15: Symbols Abbreviations And Terminology

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze GENERAL 1.2 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology In these Aircraft Operating Instructions: “AOI” means Aircraft Operating Instructions “Airfield Pressure Altitude or QNE” means the altitude of the airfield as indicated on an altimeter with the subscale adjusted to 1013.2 millibars or hectopascals.

  • Page 16: Use Of Metric / Imperial Units

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze GENERAL 1.3 Use of metric / imperial units This AOI uses the metric unit system as the basic system of measurement. Where common usage or available instrumentation refer to the Imperial system both units are quoted. The following conversion factors are presented as a ready reference to the conversion factors that have been used in this manual.

  • Page 17: Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 1 2 LIMITATIONS __________________________________________________________ 3 General _______________________________________________________________ 3 Airspeed Limitations ____________________________________________________ 3 Airspeed Indicator markings ______________________________________________ 3 Power Plant Limitations__________________________________________________ 3 2.4.1 Engine _____________________________________________________________ 3 2.4.2 Engine Limitations ____________________________________________________ 4 2.4.3...
  • Page 18 © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.22 Right Hand Suspension Strut Placards _________________________________ 19 2.7.23 King Post Placard __________________________________________________ 20 2.7.24 Wing and Base Data Plates __________________________________________ 20 2.7.25 Emergency Parachute ______________________________________________ 21 2.7.26 Emergency Parachute Placard Location ________________________________ 21 2.7.27...

  • Page 19: Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2 LIMITATIONS 2.1 General The limitations section of this AOI outlines the various operating limitations, instrument function and placards necessary for the safe operation of this aircraft, engine and standard equipment. 2.2 Airspeed Limitations 2.2.0.1 XT 582 Cruze Speed...

  • Page 20: Engine Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.4.2 Engine Limitations ENGINE LIMITATIONS Metric Imperial ENGINE SPEED Take Off (Max 5 mins) 6800 rpm 6800 rpm Maximum Continuous 6500 rpm 6500 rpm PERFORMANCE Performance @ 6500rpm 48 kW 64.4 hp COOLANT TEMPERATURE...

  • Page 21: Engine Lubricating Oil

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.4.4 Engine Lubricating Oil Engine lubrication is supplied via the oil injection system which is gravity fed. The oil quantity is defined by engine rpm and the lever position. The lever is actuated via a Bowden cable connected to the throttle cable.

  • Page 22: Propeller

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.4.8 Propeller Bolly Propellers Manufacturer: Model: BOS3 68 x 58 SR 3B Type: 3 Blade Composite ground adjustable Diameter: 1727mm +/- 5mm Pitch: Standard pitch is an angle of 19 +/- 0.5 degrees, at a radius of 24 inches. The maximum propeller speed of 1960 RPM has been determined by test.

  • Page 23: Operational Limits

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.6 Operational Limits 2.6.1 Centre of Gravity limits Centre of gravity limits are not critical on the base of a flex wing microlight. Having the trike unit attached to the wing from a single universal bracket, variations of cockpit loading and fuel loading cannot influence the aircraft’s balance.

  • Page 24: Fuel Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS In Australia, when operated at a public aerodrome or on a cross country flight, a compass and reliable time piece are required. Additional equipment may be required for some overseas operations. 2.6.7 Fuel Limitations Maximum Usable Fuel 67 litre...

  • Page 25: Placards

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS The XT 582 has a pull start mechanism on the front of the engine. The pull start should not be used for in flight starting. The pull start is intended as a back up in the case of a low battery and should only be operated when the aircraft is on the ground with the park brake activated.

  • Page 26: Dash Placard Locations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS Location The flight limitation placards are located on the dash either side of the mast brace. Engine limitations placard option of metric 107602 or imperial 107601 Series Edge XT Series Table 9 Section 2.

  • Page 27: Cruze Wing Trimmer Operation Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS Series Edge XT Series Table 10 Section 2. Hand Book Placard 2.7.4 Wing V ASI Placard AIRSPEED KNOTS WING V KIAS STREAK 3 CRUZE 6536.CDR REV 1 22-06-05 PART NO: 107237 80mm...

  • Page 28: Trimmer Placard Location

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.6 Trimmer Placard Location Reduce Trim Speed Increase Trim NOTE Ensure that the placard is the correct orientation, as shown by the text boxes beside the photograph (Streak placard shown in photo). Figure 2 Section 2.

  • Page 29: Fuel Capacity Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.7 Fuel Capacity Placard 55mm P/No. 105709 Location The fuel capacity placard is located on the right side shock absorber. Edge XT Series Series Table 13 Section 2. Fuel Capacity Placard 2.7.8 Fuel Tap Placard P/No 105713 The fuel tap placard is adjacent to the fuel tap on seat mast block on...

  • Page 30: Pilots Right Seat Frame Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.10 Pilots Right Seat frame Placard Figure 3 Section 2. Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard 2.7.11 Choke Placard 25mm PART No.105711 Location The hand choke placard is located on the left side seat frame adjacent to the hand choke lever.

  • Page 31: Mast Block Placard Locations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.12 Mast Block Placard Locations Figure 4 Section 2. Fuel Tap, Shock Absorber Pressure and Earth Placard Locations 2.7.13 Pilots Left Seat frame Placards May 2007 Issue 2.0 Page 15...

  • Page 32: Earth Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS Figure 5 Section 2. Choke Placard Location (Under Seat Bag Placard in Background) 2.7.14 Earth Placard 18mm P/No. 105710 Location The engine earth placard is located on the rear of the seat mast block on the left side.

  • Page 33: Oil Tank Capacity Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.16 Oil Tank Capacity Placard 55mm PART No.107240 The oil tank capacity placard is located on the oil tank on the top Location left side of the engine. Series Edge XT582 Series Table 19 Section 2.

  • Page 34: Step Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.18 Step Placard 30mm P/No 105712 The step placard is on the trike base tube at the hinge point for Location the rear foot rest. Edge XT Series Series Table 21 Section 2.

  • Page 35: Clear Prop Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.20 Clear Prop Placard 120mm PART No. 105716 The clear prop placard is located on the right and left side Location compression struts. Series Edge XT Series Table 22 Section 2.

  • Page 36: King Post Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.23 King Post Placard 40MM CHECK! ONE WIRE ON EACH SIDE OF KING POST. PART NO 104622 The king post placard is located on the rear of the keel tube of Location the wing.

  • Page 37: Emergency Parachute

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS Table 25 Section 2. Data Plates 2.7.25 Emergency Parachute The emergency parachute (when installed) placard is located on Location the inside left rear of the cockpit when the optional emergency parachute is fitted.

  • Page 38: Emergency Parachute Warning Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze LIMITATIONS Figure 8 Section 2. Parachute Placard Location – (Pilots Left on Pod near to Seat Frame) 2.7.27 Emergency Parachute Warning Placard The emergency parachute warning placard is located on the Location parachute rocket at the rear of the aircraft.

  • Page 39: Emergency Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ______________________________________________ 1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ___________________________________________ 2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Airspeeds for Emergency Operations ______________________________________ 2 3.2.1 XT 582 / Cruze_______________________________________________________ 2 Emergency Procedures Check List ________________________________________ 3 3.3.1 Engine Failure on Climb Out ____________________________________________ 3 3.3.2...

  • Page 40: Emergency Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.1 General This section of the AOI describes the procedures to be adopted in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation occurring in this aircraft. These procedures are arranged in the sequence considered to be the most desirable in the majority of cases.

  • Page 41: Emergency Procedures Check List

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3 Emergency Procedures Check List 3.3.1 Engine Failure on Climb Out If your engine fails on climb out, maintain airspeed, reduce angle of attack and land straight ahead if possible.

  • Page 42: In Air Engine Fire

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3.5 In Air Engine Fire For fire occurring whilst in flight, the initial procedure would be to maintain control of the aircraft and evaluate the extent of the fire. This emergency is unlikely to occur but to avoid any further problems, use common sense and land the aircraft safely.

  • Page 43: On Ground Engine Fire

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3.6 On Ground Engine Fire For fire occurring whilst in motion on the ground proceed as follows: Maintain Control Use remaining Speed to clear people, aircraft and buildings Throttle closed Ignition Off After stopping release seat Belt...

  • Page 44: Ignition Circuit Failure

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY aeroplane will descend with a steep nose down attitude and tilted to the left. Further information can be found in section 7.16. Proceed as follows: Throttle closed Ignition off Seat belts tight Check parachute Pin removed...

  • Page 45: Instrument Failure

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3.12.2 Nose Down Attitude To recover from the situation where the nose of the aircraft is pitched down more than 45 degrees from the horizontal proceed as follows: Raise attitude - push Out Apply Power Recover from dive and Resume desired flight path...
  • Page 46 © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze EMERGENCY This page left blank intentionally May 2007 Issue 2.0 Page 8...

  • Page 47: Normal Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES __________________________________________________ 1 NORMAL PROCEDURES _______________________________________________ 3 General _______________________________________________________________ 3 4.1.1 XT 582 / Cruze Speeds for Normal Operation_______________________________ 3 4.1.2 Normal procedures Check List __________________________________________ 3 Wing Assembly Procedure _______________________________________________ 3 4.2.1 Wing Assembly Procedure _____________________________________________ 3...
  • Page 48 © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.9.9 After Landing _______________________________________________________ 19 4.10 Amplified Procedures _________________________________________________ 20 4.10.1 Before Starting ____________________________________________________ 20 4.10.2 Starting the engine _________________________________________________ 20 4.10.3 Taxiing __________________________________________________________ 21 4.10.4 Before take off ____________________________________________________ 21 4.10.5...

  • Page 49: Normal Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.1 General This section of the AOI describes procedures for normal operations of this aircraft. WARNING NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT APPROPRIATE WEIGHT SHIFT AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN APPROVED INSTRUCTOR.

  • Page 50: Assemble Control Frame

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Assemble Control Frame 4.2.2 Remove control bar and down tube padding. Spread the control bar down tubes out and insert the base bar onto the alloy knuckle. The pip pin is then inserted from front to back.

  • Page 51: Stand The Wing Up

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Stand The Wing Up 4.2.3 Rotate the control frame to the vertical position so that the wing is resting on the control bar. Do not attempt to connect the nose catch now. Remove the glider bag and unclip all the wing straps Figure 3 Section 4.

  • Page 52: Tension Cross Bars

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Tension Cross Bars 4.2.7 Figure 6 Section 4. Tensioning Cross Bar and Shackle Located in Block. Pull the webbing handle to tension the crossbars. The handle pull back system gives a mechanical advantage of 2:1.

  • Page 53: Locate Nose Battens

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Locate Nose Battens 4.2.9 Insert both nose battens tail end first. Locate the front of the batten on the alloy stubs on the front of the keel tube. Figure 9 Section 4.

  • Page 54: Load Tip Strut

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Load Tip Strut 4.2.13 Reach in through the tip and feed the end of the strut out through the undersurface and locate on red webbing. Pull on the bracket in the center of the strut until the strut over centers. Position hand so that it will not get caught in lever mechanism.

  • Page 55: Wing Pre-Flight Inspection

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.3 Wing Pre-flight inspection The design of the wing is such that junctions not open to view may be reached from zipped inspection panels. Start at the nose and move around the wing making the following condition inspections, check for damage, wear and security.

  • Page 56: Attaching Wing To Base

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Table 2 Section 4. Wing Pre Flight Inspection If the wing has been left fully set up for any period, then the following additional checks should be performed: Extended set up Wing pre-flight inspection √...

  • Page 57: Position The Trike And Wing

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.4.2 Position The Trike And Wing Position the wing on its control frame, facing into the wind, with the nose on the ground. The mast tube of the trike should be held down using the strap as described above.

  • Page 58: Remove Keel Extension

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Connect back up loop so that it passes over the keel and back to the mast. Ensure safety pin is installed. 4.4.6 Remove Keel Extension Disengage the brake of the trike, lift the nose of the wing to allow the front wheel to be rolled rearward over the control frame so that the base bar is forward of the cockpit.

  • Page 59: Attach Mast Brace

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.4.9 Attach Mast Brace Bring mast brace into position and allow the outer sleeve to slide into position. Install the top pip pin and cap. Install lower pip pin and cap.

  • Page 60: Complete Trike Pre-Flight Inspection

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.5 Complete Trike Pre-Flight Inspection Ensure that the ignition switches are off prior to inspection. Daily inspections as outlined in the Rotax Operator’s Manual should be carried out in conjunction with the following inspections. Trike base Pre-flight Inspection √...

  • Page 61: Fuelling

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.6 Fuelling Fuel flow is from a single fuel tank fitted with a self-venting tube. The fuel system is fitted with a shut off valve located on the rear left hand side of the seat frame. Be sure this valve is in the ON position before starting engine.

  • Page 62: Helmet Recommendation

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES WARNING THE OIL INJECTION TANK HOLDS ENOUGH OIL TO LUBRICATE 100 LITRES OF FUEL. THE OIL INJECTION TANK SHOULD BE FILLED EVERY TIME THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED. Oil Specifications Oil used is Super two stroke ASTM/CEC standards, API-TC classification (consult your Rotax dealer for the recommended oil to suit your operating conditions).

  • Page 63: Before Starting Engine

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.9.1 Before Starting Engine Pre-Flight Inspection Completed Full / free movement of Completed the wing when attached to the trike base Passenger Briefing Completed Safety Belts Secure Helmets Secure...

  • Page 64: Before Take Off

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.9.3 Before Take Off Park Brake Choke Warm Up Adjust Idle to 2500 rpm (temp to reach 65 deg C) Ignition Check 3000 rpm Speed drop with only one ignition must not exceed 300 rpm Trimmer Set Fast (Increase trim speed)

  • Page 65: Cruise Speeds

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.9.6 Cruise Speeds Hand Throttle Adjust for Level Flight Airspeed CRUZE 50-55 KIAS Table 10 Section 4. Cruise Check 4.9.7 Descent Foot Throttle Reduce Hand Throttle Airspeed CRUZE 45-50 KIAS...

  • Page 66: Amplified Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.10 Amplified Procedures 4.10.1 Before Starting Safety is everyone’s business. Included are only some important safety tips. Keep a good lookout, be thoughtful and always show your intentions prior to starting. Prior to flight a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft should be carried out.

  • Page 67: Taxiing

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES • Fuel cock open • Hand and foot throttle off • Turn key switch and power up instrument • Switch both ignitions ON • Apply full choke unless the engine is hot •...

  • Page 68: Take Off

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.10.5 Take Off AirBorne trike wings have a neutral static balance allowing a safe take-off that is controllable under all suitable flying conditions. Take off should be made on full power with only the foot activated throttle used during take off. The take off run is the measured ground distance covered until the aircraft reaches a height of 50 feet above the average elevation of the runway used.

  • Page 69: Stalls

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.10.8 Stalls In practice it is only possible to induce a nose down stall of the aircraft in level flight at high take WARNING off weights. The onset of stall is indicated by a NEVER STALL THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE significant increase in control bar loads.

  • Page 70: Baulked Landing

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES After touchdown in cross wind conditions the relative airflow over the wing will become increasingly span wise (from tip to tip) as the aircraft slows down. The upwind wing tip should be lowered slightly (the amount depends on the wind strength), and the undercarriage wheels will retain firm contact with the ground.

  • Page 71: Wing Break Down Procedure

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.12 Wing Break Down Procedure This section assumes that the wing has been removed from the base. The wing should have the keel extension fitted with the clevis pin and ring installed. This section is intended as a reference only and assumes prior knowledge of the break down procedure.

  • Page 72: Fit Tip Bags

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.12.4 Fit Tip Bags Roll sail at the tips inwards and parallel to the leading edge. Slide the tip bag over the end of the leading edge. The barrel lock unit can be used to tension the bag bungee.

  • Page 73: Trimmer Cover

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Trimmer Cover 4.12.7 Position the trimmer handle so that the handle is at 90 degrees to the down tube with the knob facing forward. Fit the trimmer cover. Figure 29 Section 4.

  • Page 74: Tension Pull Back Cable

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.12.10 De-Tension Pull Back Cable Depress quick clip with left thumb. Use right hand to pull on the webbing handle. Remove the shackle from the quick clip block and allow webbing handle to move forward.

  • Page 75: Fold Leading Edges

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Fold Leading Edges 4.12.13 Fold both wings in symmetrically, bringing both leading edges back at the same time or in small steps side to side. Roll the sail inwards parallel to the leading edge.

  • Page 76: Fold Control Frame

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.12.19 Fold Control Frame Undo centre two wing straps. Route flying wires between the down tube and lower the control frame into the wing whilst holding tension on wires. Avoid kinking the flying wires. 4.12.20 Position Battens Stow the battens with the curve down at the rear of the...

  • Page 77: Performance

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE _________________________________________________________ 1 PERFORMANCE ______________________________________________________ 2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Take Off and Landing____________________________________________________ 2 5.2.1 Take Off XT 582 / Cruze _______________________________________________ 2 5.2.2 Landing XT 582 / Cruze ________________________________________________ 3 Climb _________________________________________________________________ 4 5.3.1 XT 582 / Cruze_______________________________________________________ 4...

  • Page 78: Performance

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze PERFORMANCE 5 PERFORMANCE 5.1 General The performance data in the following section has been computed from actual flight tests with the aircraft and power plant in good condition and using average piloting techniques. It should be noted that piloting techniques, climatic conditions and aircraft condition will cause significant variation to these performance figures.

  • Page 79: Landing Xt 582 / Cruze

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.2.2 Landing XT 582 / Cruze Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Landing Distance from 15 m (50 ft) 306 m 1004 ft Table 2 Section 5. Cruze Landing Landing distances are specified for: Sea Level with A level dry runway...

  • Page 80: Climb

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.3 Climb 5.3.1 XT 582 / Cruze Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Climb rate (45 kts) 3.7 m/sec 721 ft/min Best Climb Speed 45 kts 45 kts Sea Level Gradient of Climb 16.7% 16.7%...

  • Page 81: Stall Speeds

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.5 Stall Speeds 5.5.1 XT 582 / Cruze Performance Metric Stall Speed @ MTOW 34 kt Stall Speed @ 320 kg TOW 28 kt Table 5 Section 5. Cruze Stall Speeds 5.6 Glide Glide figures have been determined with the engine off at maximum take off weight with the trimmer set in the fast configuration...

  • Page 82: Cruise Performance

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.7 Cruise Performance 5.7.1 XT 582 / Cruze Performance at MTOW Australian European Cruise Speed 50 kts 92 km/hr 57 mph Typical Fuel Burn @ Cruise (See Note) 14 lt/hr 14 lt/hr 3.7 gal/hr...

  • Page 83: Weight Balance And Equipment

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze WEIGHT BALLENCE & EQUIPMENT WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT ______________________________________1 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT ___________________________________2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Weight _________________________________________________________ 2 6.2.1 Aircraft Weighing Information____________________________________________ 2 6.2.2 Standard Equipment __________________________________________________ 3 6.2.3...

  • Page 84: Weight Balance And Equipment

    Airborne. The weight calculators allow for additional weight to be accounted for. 6.2.1 Aircraft Weighing Information Typical wing weight Cruze (51 kg) Aircraft Type: AirBorne WindSports EDGE XT 582 CRUZE Serial No Issue Date Empty * Weight (kg)

  • Page 85: Standard Equipment

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze WEIGHT BALLENCE & EQUIPMENT 6.2.2 Standard Equipment STANDARD EQUIPMENT Fitted Engine Type ROTAX 582 UL DCDI / mod 99 Engine Serial Number Gear Box Type E Type 3.47 : 1 Propeller Type BOLLY BOS 3 - 68 INCH Airspeed Indicator (Knots)

  • Page 86: Weighing Procedure

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze WEIGHT BALLENCE & EQUIPMENT 6.3.1 Weighing Procedure The wing should be lifted when assembled by routing a webbing strap around the king post top. The trike base should be lifted by the suspension point on the top of the mast. Prior to weighing ensure that all fuel is drained and all baggage is removed from the aircraft.

  • Page 87: Imperial Fuel Calculator

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze WEIGHT BALLENCE & EQUIPMENT 6.3.4 Imperial Fuel Calculator Table 6 Section 6. Imperial Fuel Calculator May 2007 Issue 2.0 Page 5...
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  • Page 89: Aircraft & Systems Description

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION______________________________________1 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION___________________________________2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Airframe _______________________________________________________________ 2 Flight Controls _________________________________________________________ 2 Ground / Flight Control __________________________________________________ 3 Trimmer operation ______________________________________________________ 3 Instrument panel________________________________________________________ 3 Undercarriage System ___________________________________________________ 3...

  • Page 90: Aircraft & Systems Description

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 7.1 General This section provides descriptions of the aircraft and its systems as well as methods of operation where appropriate.

  • Page 91: Ground / Flight Control

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.4 Ground / Flight Control Ground Controls are as follows: o Push left pedal = Taxi steering right o Push Left Toe = Brakes on o Ignition switch forward = Switch on o Choke forward = Choke on o Fuel Tap Aligned with tap body = Fuel on...

  • Page 92: Occupant Restraint Harness

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS To move backrest rearward the bolt should be moved one hole back. 7.9 Occupant restraint Harness Both front and rear seats are fitted with a 3-point restraint harness system. The shoulder inertia reel system is fitted to the mast and requires attachment on the male section of the lap belt during lap belt fastening (see photo).

  • Page 93: Brake System

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.12 Brake System A front wheel drum brake system or an optional rear wheel disk brake system is used on the aircraft. Depressing the brake lever on the left hand side of the front footrest actuates the brake, on aerotow equipped trikes the aerotow release is the lever on the top left, painted yellow.

  • Page 94: Xt 582 Electrical Schematic

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.13.1 XT 582 Electrical Schematic BLUE WIRING LOOM BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK / WHITE GREEN BLACK / WHITE BLACK GREEN WIRING LOOM BLACK / WHITE BLACK BRAID TEST 9...

  • Page 95: Pitot Static System And Instruments

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.14 Pitot Static System and Instruments The pitot static system supplies ram air pressure to the air speed indicator from the nose of the cockpit. The static pick up is at the rear of the instrument under the dash 7.15 GX2 Instrument Function The GX2 instrument has preset alarm limit thresholds.

  • Page 96: System Turn On

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS GX2 Features ASI mph, knots or kilometres ALT (altimeter) in feet or metres RPM (engine revolutions per minute) VSI (vertical speed indicator) in m/s or ft/min Flight duration, in hours, minutes, Air Temperature seconds...

  • Page 97: Emergency Parachute - Optional Equipment

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 2. Imperial (US) • Altitude in ft with QNH in inches of Hg • ASI in mi/h (statute) • VSI in ft/min • Temperatures in Fahrenheit •...
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  • Page 99: Handling Service And Maintenance

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE __________________________________1 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE _______________________________2 Introduction____________________________________________________________ 2 Identification Plate ______________________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Documents _____________________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Inspection, Maintenance and repair _________________________________ 2 Fuel System____________________________________________________________ 2 8.5.1 Filling Fuel Tanks _____________________________________________________ 2...

  • Page 100: Handling Service And Maintenance

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE 8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 Introduction This section contains factory recommended procedures for proper ground handling and routine care for your aircraft. Included in this section is relevant information required by the operator. WARNING IT IS THE PILOT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.

  • Page 101: Fuel Sampling

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE 8.5.3 Fuel Sampling There is a draincock on the base of the fuel tank at the left hand side, which may be used to check the quality of the fuel, and to drain fuel if necessary, it is especially important to remove any water that may have been introduced from the system.

  • Page 102: Cooling System

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE 8.9 Cooling System WARNING DO NOT OPEN THE COOLING SYSTEM WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. SEVERE SCALDING AND OTHER INJURIES MAY RESULT. The water level in the overflow bottle should be checked prior to flight. The level should be between the low and high mark on the overflow bottle.
  • Page 103 © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE Top up instructions: 1. Access by turning steering to the left and approach from under side of fairing on full faired versions 2. Remove reservoir plug (this is the most rearward plug on the master cylinder). Remove the course green grit cover filling from the cap to enable the insertion of the Allen key (refer to the following figure).

  • Page 104: Circuit Breaker And Fuses

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE 9 Circuit Breaker and Fuses The fuses for the electrical equipment are located in two positions. 1. The Lynx intercom system has a 1.5A fuse screwed into the side of the box where the headsets and push to talk cables are plugged in.

  • Page 105: Supplements

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze SUPPLEMENTS SUPPLEMENTS SUPPLEMENTS _________________________________________________________1 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT ______________________________________________2 XT582 Cruze Flight Training Supplement____________________________________ 2 Assembly and Break Down _______________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Operation _______________________________________________________ 2 Startup ________________________________________________________________ 2 Take-off _______________________________________________________________ 2 Cruise and Stalls________________________________________________________ 3 Landing _______________________________________________________________ 3 Emergency Procedures __________________________________________________ 3...

  • Page 106: Supplements

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze SUPPLEMENTS 9 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT 9.1 XT582 Cruze Flight Training Supplement This supplement is intended to outline the unique characteristics of the XT 582 weight-shift control (WSC) airplane. It is not intended to outline all aspects of a WSC aircraft. The supplement is intended to be used by a pilot / operator who already has extensive knowledge of WSC aircraft operation.

  • Page 107: Cruise And Stalls

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze SUPPLEMENTS (stall speed) it is not necessary to “pull” the control bar back. The wing will return to the trim speed and achieve take off safety speed if the controls are relaxed. Initial climb out should be made on full power for maximum take off weight.

  • Page 108: Digital Instrument Panel (Skydat Gx2)

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze SUPPLEMENTS 9.9.3 Digital Instrument Panel (SkyDat GX2) See AOI Section 7.16.1 for a complete description. Figure 2 Section 9. GX2 Display The initial display provides Timer and Cumulative Fuel reset options. To reset these counters press the corresponding QNH button.

  • Page 109: Aircraft Performance Data

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze SUPPLEMENTS 9.10 Aircraft Performance Data See AOI Section 5 for detailed discussion on performance. The information provided below is based on standard atmospheric conditions at sea level at Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW): Distances are specified for: Sea Level with: Max Take Off Power...
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