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- Page 1 Instruction and Maintenance Handbook Wing type: iFUN 13 SP 615 Route de l’aérodrome 07200 Lanas, France Téléphone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 • info@aircreation.fr http://www.aircreation.fr GDMANiFUN 13 SP-1G Version 0030...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
General ..........................4 About this Document ..................... 4 3-Perspective Diagram ....................5 Figure 3-1 : iFUN 13 SP in 3 Perspectives ................5 Technical Specifications - Performance ................. 6 Technical Specifications ....................6 Maximum Load / Trikes Adaptation ................6 Performance ......................... -
Page 3: Amendment Record Sheet
Amendment Record Sheet Table of Amendments Review Date Comment Section 0030 09-2021 Reference document Amendments The information in this manual is based on the data that was available at the time of its publication. The latest amendments to this manual will be issued on the Air Création website (http://www.aircreation.fr) in PDF format. -
Page 4: General
General About this Document This manual is a legal document which is approved for use with Air Creation iFun 13 SP wing. It must be used in conjunction with the particular trike’s operating handbook. It must remain with the aircraft, and not be amended or altered without authority from Air Creation. -
Page 5: 3-Perspective Diagram
3-Perspective Diagram Figure 3-1 : iFUN 13 SP in 3 Perspectives GDMANiFUN 13 SP-1G Version 0030... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications - Performance
250 kg (551 lbs) Limit load factors + 4g / 0g (-2g under gust) Maximum Load / Trikes Adaptation The following chart defines the useful load of our various trike models with the iFun 13 SP wing. Trike Type MTOW Standard empty... -
Page 7: Performance
Performance The indicated speeds are CAS corrected speeds. (*)The indicated performances were measured with the standard propellers fitted on the trikes. The performances obtained with the optional propellers proposed are at least equivalent. Trike Pixel 250 Pixel 303 XC Pixel Aero 1000 180 kg Max 230 kg 180 kg... -
Page 8: Instructions For Use
Instructions for use Assembly - Disassembly 5.1.1 Assembly In 3.8 m (for a wing folded in 5.3 meters, disregard the instructions for assembly of the rear parts of the leading edges). Open the wing bag, make sure that the A-frame is on top, remove fastenings and disengage the rear part of the bag. - Page 9 Finish to engage the rear parts of the leading edges in the front part by rotating them to line up the tubes slots and the horizontal bolt connecting the crossbar on the front part of the leading edge. Push them forward as far as possible. Make sure that the plastic lugs and the openings for the tip struts at the rear of the tubes are face-to-face Once installed the rear leading edge slot should be located on the channel horizontal bolt.
- Page 10 Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10 Lift the nose of the wing and tilt it to rest on its A-frame. Remove and store the bag (Figure 5-11). 16. Push the swan catch lever of the front lower longitudinal cables into the nose rail and lock it with the push-pin and safety washer.
- Page 11 24. Install the tip struts in the appropriate openings on the leading edge. Insert them all the way into their housings and rotate them until they block. Check that they are correctly blocked by pulling them towards the rear. Raise the sail and open the undersurface to upper surface Velcros for ease of access.
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Page 12: Disassembly
5.1.2 Disassembly The disassembly of the wing is carried out by the inverse operations of the assembly, following the reverse order of the instructions. Begin by removing the tip struts and the last straight battens before untightening the crossbars tensioning cables. Before fully folding the two half-wings, dismount the kingpost and slide the tensioning lever as far as possible ahead of the kingpost foot so that it can not catch in one of the openings of the sail. -
Page 13: Folding - Unfolding On The Pixel Trike
Folding – Unfolding on the Pixel Trike 5.2.1 Folding on the Pixel Trike Folding should only be carried out after the engine block and exhaust have completely cooled down. The sail could be irreparably damaged by contact with a hot part of the engine and its accessories. Place the trike facing the wind. - Page 14 Figure 5-21 Figure 5-22 Slide the sailcloth over the leading edges along their entire length, pulling them outward as far as possible. For folding in 5.3 meters: Roll the sailcloth parallel to the keel and attach it with Velcros (a large Velcro between the hanging block APR and the attachment of the lower longitudinal cables, a large Velcro behind the struts attachment, a small Velcro on each half-wing towards their rear end).
- Page 15 For folding in 3.8 meters: Roll the sailcloth parallel to the keel in front of the struts attachment, and attach it with Velcros (a large Velcro between the hanging block APR and the attachment of the lower longitudinal cables and a large Velcrojust behind the struts attachment).
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Page 16: Unfolding On The Pixel Trike
Roll each end of the sail at the tips parallel to the leading edge and attach them separately with a small Velcro. Fold over each end of the sail on the front of the wing, taking care not to cause a sharp angle in the mylar of the leading edges. - Page 17 Remove the plastic caps from the wingtip sleeves. Pull the sail tightly backwards and position the leading edge fabric of each half-wing outward. Install the fastening screw of the sail at each end of the wing using the Allen key placed in the plate close to the head of the screw, on the Right side (Figure 5-4).
- Page 18 19. Carefully slide the sail bent battens in their respective pockets and tension the sail by fastening the Easyfit tighteners (Battens with red end caps on the Left side and those with Black-colored ends on the Right side). 20. Lower the swan catch lever of the crossbars tensioning cables and lock it into the rail using the push- pin.
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Page 19: Pre-Flight Check
Pre-Flight Check A pre-flight check of the wing is essential. Instructions for the pre-flight check of the trike can be found in the user manual of the trike. Check the camber of the two leading edges. Check the thimbles of the front lower longitudinal cables and the correct fastening of the tensioning device and the push-pin. -
Page 20: Flight Specifications
Flight Specifications 5.4.1 Operational Limitations Warning: This wing is not designed for aerobatics. It is imperative to respect the flight envelope! Maximum Pitch attitudes 30° nose up, 30° nose down Maximum Bank angle 60° Aerobatics and deliberate spinning prohibited ... - Page 21 bar move forwards to obtain takeoff rotation. As the aircraft rotates, allow the control bar to move back smoothly and allow airspeed to build. If taking off in calm conditions or from a soft field or from a field with long grass, the minimum take-off roll distance is reached by increasing rpm to full power with brake, then releasing the brake and pushing the control bar fully forward.
- Page 22 To avoid risk of tumbling, stalling exercises must imperatively be carried out with the engine at idle, with a very slow decrease in speed (less than 1kt/sec) obtained by progressively pushing the control bar out. No rolling action shall be taken when approaching the stall.
- Page 23 normal approach speed to minimize the drift angle. Round out slightly lower than normal and aim for a short hold off, so that the aircraft lands smoothly, back wheels first with the control bar at or only slightly forward of the neutral position. The contact between the back wheels and the ground will then yaw the trike unit towards the runway centerline at which point the nose wheel can be gently lowered to the ground.
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Page 24: Adjustments
The batten shape is intrinsic to stability, stall behavior and handling. Some aircraft require batten shape adjustment to correct for turns. This is not necessary for Air Creation wings. . The tuning of a flexwing requires special training and regular practice. We offer hereunder global effect of the main means of tuning, but their application is delicate. - Page 25 cruising speed once control has been released, without any repercussions on stability and performance. For the first flights the hang point should be left in its original position, intended for ease of handling. Warning: Any alteration of centering means a variation of the A frame tilt and therefore modification of the lower longitudinal cables’...
- Page 26 Pivoting the sleeves can also be used to fine tune the cruising speed . A joint rotation of the two sleeves of 2.5 mm upwards (towards +) slows the wing down by 5 kph and speeds it up by 5 kph for a 2.5 mm rotation downwards (towards -). The usable speed range adjustment is limited to +5 and -2.5 mm.
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Page 27: Maintenance
The fatigue life of these components is dependent upon rigid adherence to maintenance schedules. Air Creation will from time to time amend these maintenance checks as the service history of the aircraft evolves. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure compliance with new directives. -
Page 28: Safety Procedures
The strip is made from two pieces stitched together. During each periodical overhaul, a strip must be cut off, and submitted to a test of wear and tear in the Air Creation factory. The result of the test determine the moment when replacement of the sail becomes essential for reasons of safety. -
Page 29: Wing Maintenance Schedule
6.3.3 Wing Maintenance Schedule Hours of Operation Item Maintenance Requirement 1 yr 2 yrs 3 yrs Wing fabric deterioration and tears Wing Sail Wing fabric stitching condition and abrasion Wing fabric attachments points Attachment of the keel pocket and the retaining strap at the rear of the keel Straps retaining luff lines on the upper surface Condition of tension straps on batten clasps... -
Page 30: Unscheduled Maintenance
In the case where the aircraft performs less than 100 hours of operation in a year, a typical 100 hour / 1 year inspection is mandatory. Unscheduled Maintenance 6.4.1 General Unscheduled maintenance is required due to abnormal loads such as heavy landings. If any abnormal loads are encountered during transport or storage then the airframe needs to be checked. -
Page 31: Appendix
Appendix Maintenance Operation Board Wing Type: ______________________ Serial Number: _________________________ Date Hours Type of Operation Performed Operator Name, Address, Stamp Flown GDMANiFUN 13 SP-1G Version 0030... - Page 32 Date Hours Type of Operation Performed Operator Name, Address, Stamp Flown GDMANiFUN 13 SP-1G Version 0030...
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Page 33: Wing - Quality Form
Wing – Quality Form Anxious to ensure the perfection of our products, we have set up a sequence of controls covering all steps of production. We are continuously working on their improvement and we are in need of your help. Please return this reply form accurately filled in if you find any issues or problems concerning your trike that could affect its quality or finish, even if it is a minor matter. - Page 34 615 Route de l’Aérodrome, 07200 Lanas, France Téléphone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 • info@aircreation.fr http://www.aircreation.fr GDMANiFUN 13 SP-1G Version 0030...
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