AirBorne WindSports Edge XT 582-L Cruze User manual

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AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Light Sport Aircraft
EDGE XT 582-L – CRUZE-L MICROLIGHT
Approved: . Date: 17 May 2007
Delegate of AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd
Serial No.
Base XT582
Serial No.
Wing
Registration
No.
This manual is compliant with the ASTM designation f2457 – 05 Standard Specification for
Required Product Information To Be Provided With Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft.
AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd
UNIT 22/30 KALAROO ROAD, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA
Phone [phone] International [phone]
Fax [phone] International [phone]
Email [e-mail]
www.airborne.com.au
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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.
THE WEB ADDRESS FOR SERVICE BULLETINS IS:
HTTP://WWW.AIRBORNE.COM.AU/
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ANY ROTAX
DIRECTIVES THROUGH THE ROTAX WEBSITE.

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DATA PACKAGE
This issue of the Aircraft Operating Instructions constitutes one part of the complete data package that
accompanies the aircraft. Following is a list of each of the components which are required.
• Aircraft Operating Instructions
• XT 582 Maintenance Manual
• XT 582 Illustrated Parts Catalogue
• Wing Maintenance Manual
• Wing Illustrated Parts Catalogue
• Rotax Owners Manual
• Rotax Maintenance (Compact Disk)
• Radio Manual – If Installed
• 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 [phone]
Web address: http://www.airborne.com.au
Or for recovery of the certification documentation, should the above contact not be available; contact the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority of Australia.
Website
http://www.casa.gov.au/
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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. Amendments will also be available on the
Airborne Website (http://www.airborne.com.au/). The amended pages should be printed and the prior
page replaced in the manual’s folder as soon as possible. The amendment table should at that time be
updated with the appropriate details and date.
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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

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CONTENTS OF GENERAL SECTION 1
1 GENERAL_____________________________________________________________ 2
1.1 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 General Dimensions __________________________________________________ 5
1.1.5 General Description ___________________________________________________ 5
1.2 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology ___________________________________ 7
1.3 Use of metric / imperial units _____________________________________________ 8

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1 GENERAL
This document, Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) has various sections to comply with the General
Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) handbook specification. The GAMA format has been
adopted and used where applicable for this weight shift controlled microlight.
The AOI contains information for the XT 582 base coupled with the Cruze wing.
1.1 Introduction
This microlight series has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the ASTM designation
2317-04 Standard Specification for Design of Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft.
The aircraft has also been designed to the higher level of certification requirements for weight shift
controlled aircraft. The design standard of BCAR Section S, has been used for certification as a primary
category aircraft.
As an Australian Company, we are proud of our range of microlight aircraft. Our microlights have been
developed to provide the economy and durability required to meet the exacting demands of our
Australian conditions.
The success of our microlights is based upon a high standard of product quality, innovative design
engineering and exceptional standards of reliability and performance that have been established since
1983.
Regular maintenance is required to keep your microlight in a safe condition. Detailed maintenance
requirements are outlined in the Wing and Base maintenance manuals. Please reference these manuals
to ensure your microlight is maintained correctly.
In the USA, the FAA registers and administers Light Sport Aircraft.
The AirBorne Team has developed from the long-standing friendship of a group of enthusiasts who
share conviction in the intrinsic advantages of weight shift controlled aircraft. The AirBorne Team is
confident your new microlight will provide you with many years of enjoyable flying, and we wish you and
your family safe and happy flying for the future. The operating procedures outlined in these Aircraft
Operating Instructions are the result of AirBorne’s knowledge and experience gained since 1983.
NOTE
AirBorne data packages will be revised from time to time. It is therefore important that owners promptly
notify Airborne of any changes to their contact details. Owners registered on AirBorne’s database will be
notified of any changes to data and directed to the AirBorne web site (http://www.airborne.com.au/) for
the applicable pages. The amended pages should be printed and the replacement pages inserted in the
folder as soon as possible. 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.

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1.1.1 Warning Notice
1.1.2 Definitions
Definitions used in these Aircraft Operating Instructions such as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE are
employed in the following context.
NOTE
Operating procedures, techniques, etc. which it is considered essential to highlight.
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. PILOTS AND PASSENGERS HAVE A
DUTY TO EXERCISE GOOD JUDGMENT AND TO OBEY ALL ORAL OR WRITTEN WARNINGS, OR
BOTH, PRIOR TO OR DURING USE OF THE AIRCRAFT, OR BOTH.
THE OWNER AND OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO THE INHERENT RISK
INVOLVED IN FLYING A MICROLIGHT/ULTRALIGHT/TRIKE/POWERED HANG GLIDER, NO
WARRANTY IS MADE OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND, AGAINST ACCIDENTS, BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH OTHER THAN THOSE, WHICH CANNOT BY LAW BE EXCLUDED.
THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS AIRCRAFT RESTS WITH YOU, THE PILOT.
WE BELIEVE THAT IN ORDER TO FLY SAFELY YOU MUST MATURELY PRACTICE
AIRMANSHIP.
OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED FLIGHT ENVELOPE SUCH AS AEROBATIC
MANOEUVRES OR ERRATIC PILOT TECHNIQUE MAY ULTIMATELY PRODUCE EQUIPMENT
FAILURE. YOU ARE REFERRED TO THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS IN SECTION 2 OF THIS
MANUAL
THE SETTING UP AND BREAKING DOWN OF A MICROLIGHT/ULTRALIGHT/TRIKE/POWERED
HANG GLIDER, TRANSPORTATION AND FLYING WILL HAVE AN EFFECT OVER TIME ON ITS
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY.
THE AIRCRAFT WILL REQUIRE MAINTENANCE AS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICABLE
MAINTENANCE MANUALS.
LIKE ANY AIRCRAFT, SAFETY DEPENDS ON A COMBINATION OF CAREFUL MAINTENANCE
AND YOUR ABILITY TO FLY INTELLIGENTLY AND CONSERVATIVELY.
WE HOPE THAT YOUR AIRCRAFT WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MANY HOURS OF SAFE AND
ENJOYABLE FLYING.
CAUTION
OPERATING PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES, ETC. WHICH IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED, MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR ITS INSTALLED EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
OPERATING PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES, ETC. WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED CORRECTLY, MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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1.2 General Description
1.1.3 Two View Photos
Figure 1 Section 1. Aircraft Front View

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Figure 2 Section 1. Aircraft Side View
1.1.4 General Dimensions
1.1.4.1 XT 582 / Cruze
DIMENSIONS Australian European USA
Wing Span
9.97
m 9.97 m 32.7 ft
Wing Area
14.4
sq m 14.4 sq m 155 sq ft
Aspect Ratio 6.9
Wing Weight 51 kg 51 kg 112 lbs
Overall Height (Control Bar Fwd)
3.65
m 3.65 m 11.9 ft
Trike Width
1.91
m 1.91 m 6.3 ft
Trike Length
2.85
m 2.85 m 9.3 ft
Wheel Track
1.7
m 1.7 m 5.6 ft
Wheel Base
1.89
m 1.89 m 6.2 ft
Trike Height
2.53
m 2.53 m 8.3 ft
Cockpit Width
0.7
m 0.7 m 2.3 ft
Wing (Packed) Length
5.6
m 5.6 m 18.4 ft
Wing Length (Short Packed)
4.2
m 4.2 m 13.8 ft
XT 582 Outback / Cruze
DIMENSIONS Australian European USA
Trike Length
2.76
m 2.76 m
9.1
ft
Height Trike Base (propeller) 1.62 m 1.62 m
5.3
ft
Height Minimum Trike Base 1.450 m 1.450 m
4.8
ft
Overall Height (Control Bar Fwd)
3.85
m 3.85 m
12.6
ft
Table 1 Section 1. General Dimensions
1.1.5 General Description
1.1.5.1 Base
Full Cockpit Model
The XT 582 trike base is a two seat (in-line) weight shift controlled aircraft. A Rotax 582 two-stroke
engine producing 65 HP powers the base. The layout is typical of this class of two seat trike design,
with the pilot passenger “pod” being suspended by a triangular frame, hinged from the mast head about
the pitch and roll axes, to provide for weight shift control.
The cockpit has a tall windscreen for improved wind deflection and is cut away at the sides to allow for
easier pilot access. The wide rear 6-inch wheels remain a feature of the XT base but the wheel
pants/spats have been redesigned and include integrated aerodynamic fins to improve base yaw
stability.
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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.
1.1.5.2 Wing
The Cruze wing is the result of continued refinement of AirBorne trike wings. The wings are fairly typical
of an established class of swept, tapered, flexible fabric wings with enclosed crossbars and a relatively
high aspect ratio.
The Cruze sail has several cloth and velcro shear ribs, which combined with an excellent sail “fit”,
produces a wing that has light handling with impressive “feel” in turbulence. The battens ends are a
unique design, which can be adjusted to vary tension for tuning the wing. The batten mechanism allows
easy installation and removal of the battens.
An airfoiled aluminium section is used for the down tubes and king post. Clever engineering features
fittings that look smart and are positioned to achieve minimum drag.
1.1.5.3 XT 582 Cruze
The Cruze wing was developed as an intermediate wing with lower stall speed and lower top speed.
Additional sail area has been added to the tip of the wing with a reduction in the sail luff curve. The
result of the XT 582 coupled with the Cruze is a very stable wing with a “softer” feel than that of the
Streak wing. The Cruze wing is a good all round wing with lower top speed than the Streak 3. The stall
speed is also lower with shorter take off and landing distance required.

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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.
“AUW” (All Up Weight) means the weight of the aircraft including occupants, fuel quantity, engine
fluids, and removable and disposable equipment.
“CG” means the Centre of Gravity.
“Empty Weight” Refer to the note at Section 6.2 for the defined empty weight.
“FAA” United Stated Federal Aviation Administration
“fpm” means feet per minute.
“HGFA” means the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia.
“KCAS” means Knots Calibrated Airspeed
“KIAS” means Knots Indicated Airspeed as displayed on the cockpit mounted airspeed indicator.
“kg” means weight in kilograms.
“Landing Approach Speed” means the airspeed that allows control in turbulence, wind gradient or
sudden engine failure during landing.
“Manoeuvring Speed” means the indicated airspeed above which the pilot may not make full or
abrupt control movements.
“QNH” – means the pressure setting, that if set on the subscale of a sensitive altimeter, will cause
the altimeter to indicate the correct local altitude above mean sea level.
“RAA” means the Recreational Aviation Australia.
“Stall Speed” means the indicated airspeed at which an uncontrolled downward pitching motion of
the aircraft occurs or the forward control bar limit is reached.
“Take Off Safety Speed” means the airspeed that allows control in turbulence, wind gradient or
sudden engine failure during the climb following take-off.
“Trim Speed” means the indicated airspeed at which the aircraft remains in a stabilised condition
without pilot input.
“Vd”means the aircraft design diving speed.
“Vh”means maximum level speed.
“VNE”means the indicated airspeed that the aircraft is never to exceed.

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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.
1 Pound (Ib) = 0.4536 Kilogram (kg)
1 Pound per sq inch (psi) = 6.895 Kilopascal (kPa)
1 Inch (in) = 25.4 Millimetres (mm)
1 Foot (ft) = 0.3048 Metre (m)
1 Statute mile = 1.609 Kilometres (km)
1 Nautical mile (NM) = 1.852 Kilometres (km)
1 Millibar (mb) = 1 Hectopascal (hPa)
1 Millibar (mb) = 0.1 Kilopascal (kPa)
1 Imperial gallon = 4.546 Litres (I)
1 US gallon = 3.785 Litres (I)
1 US quart = 0.946 Litre (I)
1 Cubic foot (ft3) = 28.317 Litres (I)
1 Degree Fahrenheit (F) = (1.8 X C)+32
1 Inch Pound (in Ib) = 0.113 Newton Metres
(Nm)
1 Foot Pound (ft Ib) = 1.356 Newton Metres
(Nm)
Table 1 Section 1. Metric/Imperial Conversion Factors

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LIMITATIONS
LIMITATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 1
2 LIMITATIONS __________________________________________________________ 3
2.1 General _______________________________________________________________ 3
2.2 Airspeed Limitations ____________________________________________________ 3
2.3 Airspeed Indicator markings ______________________________________________ 3
2.4 Power Plant Limitations__________________________________________________ 3
2.4.1 Engine _____________________________________________________________ 3
2.4.2 Engine Limitations ____________________________________________________ 4
2.4.3 Fuel Grades _________________________________________________________ 4
2.4.4 Engine Lubricating Oil _________________________________________________ 5
2.4.5 Rotary Valve Lubrication _______________________________________________ 5
2.4.6 Gearbox Lubrication___________________________________________________ 5
2.4.7 Cooling System ______________________________________________________ 5
2.4.8 Propeller____________________________________________________________ 6
2.4.9 Engine Instrument Markings ____________________________________________ 6
2.5 Weight limits ___________________________________________________________ 6
2.6 Operational Limits ______________________________________________________ 7
2.6.1 Centre of Gravity limits ________________________________________________ 7
2.6.2 Manoeuvring Limits ___________________________________________________ 7
2.6.3 Bank Angle__________________________________________________________ 7
2.6.4 Flight Load Factor Limits _______________________________________________ 7
2.6.5 Flight Crew Limits ____________________________________________________ 7
2.6.6 Kinds of Operation Limits_______________________________________________ 7
2.6.7 Fuel Limitations ______________________________________________________ 8
2.6.8 Maximum Passenger Seating Limits ______________________________________ 8
2.6.9 Minimum Pilot Weight _________________________________________________ 8
2.6.10 Other Limitations ___________________________________________________ 8
2.7 Placards_______________________________________________________________ 9
2.7.1 Flight Limitations Placard_______________________________________________ 9
2.7.2 Dash Placard Locations_______________________________________________ 10
2.7.3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Placard ___________________________________ 10
2.7.4 Wing Vne ASI Placard_________________________________________________ 11
2.7.5 Cruze Wing Trimmer Operation Placard __________________________________ 11
2.7.6 Trimmer Placard Location _____________________________________________ 12
2.7.7 Fuel Capacity Placard ________________________________________________ 13
2.7.8 Fuel Tap Placard ____________________________________________________ 13
2.7.9 Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard ______________________________________ 13
2.7.10 Pilots Right Seat frame Placard _______________________________________ 14
2.7.11 Choke Placard ____________________________________________________ 14
2.7.12 Mast Block Placard Locations ________________________________________ 15
2.7.13 Pilots Left Seat frame Placards _______________________________________ 15
2.7.14 Earth Placard _____________________________________________________ 16
2.7.15 Circuit Breaker and Power Socket Placard ______________________________ 16
2.7.16 Oil Tank Capacity Placard ___________________________________________ 17
2.7.17 No Step Placard ___________________________________________________ 17
2.7.18 Step Placard ______________________________________________________ 18
2.7.19 Step and No Step Placards __________________________________________ 18
2.7.20 Clear Prop Placard _________________________________________________ 19
2.7.21 Shock Absorber Pressure Placard _____________________________________ 19

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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 Emergency Parachute Warning Placard ________________________________ 22
2.7.28 Under Seat Placard ________________________________________________ 22

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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 KIAS KCAS Comments
Never Exceed
Speed (Vne)
73 knots 65 knots Do not exceed this speed in any
operation
Maximum
Manoeuvring
Speed (Va)
73 knots 65 knots Do not make full or abrupt control
movements above this speed
Table 1 Section 2. Airspeed Limitations
2.3 Airspeed Indicator markings
The standard pressure airspeed indicator on the left side of the dash has dual red radial markings
indicating Vne . for the Streak 3 and Cruze wings. The pilot should be aware of the combination of wing
and base and be familiar with the appropriate Vne marking
2.4 Power Plant Limitations
2.4.1 Engine
Manufacturer: Rotax Bombardier
Model: Rotax 582 UL DCDI / mod 99 (2 Stroke)
Gearbox ratio: 3.47: 1

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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
Maximum 80 deg C 175 deg F
Minimum 65 deg C 150 deg F
CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE
Maximum 150 deg C 300 deg F
Minimum 110 deg C 230 deg F
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE
Maximum 650 Deg C 1200
deg F
Maximum 500 Deg C 930
deg F
AMBIENT START & OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Maximum 44 deg C 111 deg F
Minimum -25 deg C 13 deg F
Table 2 Section 2. Engine Limitations
2.4.3 Fuel Grades
FUEL
Preferred Fuel Type En228 Premium/Regular. Super grade gasoline, lead free, min
RON 90
Optional Fuel Type AVGAS (see note)
Table 3 Section 2. Fuel Specification
NOTE
Due to higher lead content in AVGAS deposits in the combustion chamber will increase. Therefore, use
AVGAS only if you encounter problems with vapour lock or if the other fuel type is not available.
Use of AVGAS requires higher frequency maintenance intervals. Refer to the maintenance manual.
Refer to section 2.6.7 for fuel capacities and limitations