7. Rigging
and
De-rigging
7.1
To attach the wings to the Skyranger:
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With the wing tip raised to approximately the rigged height, slide the
wing root into place to engage in the root brackets.
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Insert the wing root fixing bolts
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Attach the lift struts and jury struts
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Tighten all attachment bolts and insert safety rings
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Connect flap pushrod
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Connect Pitot line
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Connect aileron cables
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Ensure aileron cables are crossed as per placard in cockpit on central
upright.
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Final inspection of all nuts and bolts, cable routing and attachments
7.2
To remove the wings from the Skyranger:
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Disconnect aileron cables
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Disconnect pitot line
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Disconnect flap pushrods
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Remove safety rings from lift strut bolts
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Remove nuts from lift strut bolts and spar bolts
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Support wing tip
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Remove lift struts
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Remove spar bolts (wing root)
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Slide wing outwards until spar is clear of cabin.
7.3
The tail plane is not designed to be a regular de-rig item, however it may be
removed for long distance trailering, as may the rudder. When re assembling
these parts replace all Nyloc nuts that were removed for disassembly.
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