AirBorne WindSports EDGE XT 912 L MERLIN MICROLIGHT Operating instructions

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AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Light Sport Aircraft
EDGE XT 912 L - MERLIN MICROLIGHT
EDGE XT 912 L - ARROW K MICROLIGHT
EDGE XT 912 L – ARROW S MICROLIGHT
Approved: Date: 30th January 2014
Delegate of AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd
Serial No. Base XT-912-
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]
E mail [e-mail]
www.airborne.com.au
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AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DETAILS
Issued By
Date
For AirBorne WindSports Pty. Ltd.
Table 1 Section 0. Aircraft Operating Instructions - Details
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
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DATA PACKAGE
This 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 912 Maintenance Manual
• XT 912 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 912 Data Package
Certification documentation is held by the aircraft manufacturer,
Contact Information:
Airborne WindSports Pty Ltd
PO Box 7042 Redhead
NSW Australia 2290
Telephone [phone]
Web address: 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
Table 3 Section 0. Amendment Record Sheet
Manuals will be revised from time to time and re-issue 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 manuals 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 _______________________________________________________ 1-9
2 LIMITATIONS ___________________________________________________ 10-16
3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES _____________________________________ 17-41
4 NORMAL PROCEDURES __________________________________________ 42-46
5 PERFORMANCE _________________________________________________ 81-86
6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT _______________________________ 87-90
7 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION _____________________________ 91-100
8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE _________________________ 101-106
9 SUPPLEMENTS 107-111
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GENERAL
GENERAL _____________________________________________________________9
1 GENERAL ___________________________________________________________10
1.1 Introduction___________________________________________________________ 10
NOTE ___________________________________________________________________ 10
1.1.1 Warning Notice _____________________________________________________ 11
1.1.2 Definitions _________________________________________________________ 11
1.2 General Description ______________________________________________________ 12
1.1.3 Two View Photos ____________________________________________________ 12
1.1.4 General Dimensions__________________________________________________ 13
1.1.5 General Description __________________________________________________ 14
1.2 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology __________________________________ 15
1.3 Use of metric / imperial units_____________________________________________ 16

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1 GENERAL
The Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) has various sections to comply with the ASTM standard. The
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) format has been adopted and used where
applicable for this weight shift controlled microlight.
The AOI contains information for the XT 912 base coupled with compliant wings. All relevant information
is supplied for current configuration. The operator must ensure that the correct data is referenced for the
particular wing base combination.
1.1 Introduction
This microlight series has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the ASTM designation
2317-M10 Standard Specification for Design of Weight-Shift-Control 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 this handbook 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
WARNING
OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED FLIGHT ENVELOPE SUCH
AS AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES OR ERRATIC PILOT TECHNIQUE MAY
ULTIMATELY PRODUCE EQUIPMENT FAILURE RESULTING IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE REFERRED TO THE OPERATING
LIMITATIONS IN SECTION 2 OF THIS MANUAL.
1.1.2 Definitions
Definitions used in the 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 ACT IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER WHILE USING THE AIRCRAFT AND TO OBEY ALL ORAL OR
WRITTEN WARNINGS, OR BOTH, PRIOR TO AND DURING USE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
THE OWNER AND OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO 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.
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.
WARNING
OPERATING PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES, ETC. WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED CORRECTLY, MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION
OPERATING PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES, ETC. WHICH IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED, MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR ITS INSTALLED EQUIPMENT

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1.2 General Description
1.1.3 Two View Photos
Figure 1 Section 1. Aircraft Front View
Figure 2 Section 1. Aircraft Side View

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1.1.4 General Dimensions
DIMENSIONS Arrow Arrow K Merlin
Wing Span m 9.5 9.5 10.0
ft 31.0 31.0 32.7
Wing Area sq m 12.9 12.9 13.4
sq ft 139 139 144
Aspect Ratio :1 6.9 6.9 7.4
Wing Weight kg 57.0 52.0 49.0
pound 126 115 108
Overall Height (Control bar forward) m 3.1 3.75 3.75
ft 10.1 12.3 12.3
Trike Width (To outside of wheels) m 1.9 1.9 1.9
ft 6.3 6.3 6.3
Trike Length m 2.8 2.8 2.8
ft 9.0 9.0 9.0
Wheel Track m 1.7 1.7 1.7
ft 5.6 5.6 5.6
Wheel Base m 2.5 2.5 2.5
ft 8.3 8.3 8.3
Trike Height (Mast Folded Down) m 1.7 1.7 1.7
ft 5.6 5.6 5.6
Cockpit Width m 0.7 0.7 0.7
ft 2.3 2.3 2.3
Wing (Packed) Length m 5.3 5.3 5.6
ft 17.4 17.4 18.4
Wing Length (Short Packed) m 4.2 4.2 4.2
ft 13.8 13.8 13.8
Table 1 Section 1. General Dimensions

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1.1.5 General Description
1.1.5.1 Base
Tundra Model
The XT Tundra version has a cockpit with the inclusion of the larger Tundra tyres. The tundra version
allows the comfort of the cockpit design with the added advantage of unprepared ground landing ability.
Larger rear wheel spats are included to improve base yaw stability at higher speeds
Outback Model
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 XT 912 Merlin
The Merlin wing is a single surface king posted wing and is the slower of the wing range. The lower stall
speed and frame geometry result in short take off and landing ability. The XT Merlin maintains good
cross-country flying ability, as the top end speeds are still very respectable.
The XT Merlin is suitable for Aero towing hang gliders, banner towing and as a training aircraft
1.1.5.3 XT 912 Arrow K
The Arrow K wing is a double surface king posted wing with intermediate performance. The Arrow K
retains a low stall speed and relatively short take off and landing distance.
The XT Arrow K is a great all round aircraft suitable for training and cross country flying
1.1.5.4 XT 912 Arrow S
The Arrow S wing is a double surface strutted high performance wing. The Arrow S has the largest speed
range of all wings due primarily to the reduction of drag achieved by the removal of the king post and top
rigging.
The XT Arrow S is an awesome cross-country machine. The nimble handling also makes the aircraft well
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1.2 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology
In this handbook:
“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.
“Va”means the aircraft stall speed.
“Va”means the aircraft stall maximum rough air speed.
“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 2 Section 1 Metric/Imperial Conversion Factor

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LIMITATIONS
LIMITATIONS __________________________________________________________17
2 LIMITATIONS ________________________________________________________19
2.1 General ______________________________________________________________ 19
2.2 Airspeed Limitations ___________________________________________________ 19
2.3 Airspeed Indicator markings _____________________________________________ 19
2.4 Power Plant Limitations_________________________________________________ 19
2.4.1 Engine ____________________________________________________________ 19
2.4.2 Engine Limitations ___________________________________________________ 20
2.4.3 Fuel Grades ________________________________________________________ 21
2.4.4 Lubricating Oil ______________________________________________________ 21
2.4.5 Cooling System _____________________________________________________ 21
2.4.6 Propeller___________________________________________________________ 22
2.4.7 Engine Instrument Markings ___________________________________________ 22
2.5 Weight Limits _________________________________________________________ 23
2.6 Operational Limits _____________________________________________________ 23
2.6.1 Centre of Gravity limits ________________________________________________ 23
2.6.2 Manoeuvring Limits __________________________________________________ 24
2.6.3 Bank Angle_________________________________________________________ 24
2.6.4 Flight Load Factor Limits ______________________________________________ 24
2.6.5 Flight Crew Limits____________________________________________________ 24
2.6.6 Kinds of Operation Limits ______________________________________________ 24
2.6.7 Fuel Limitations _____________________________________________________ 24
2.6.8 Maximum Passenger Seating Limits _____________________________________ 25
2.6.9 Minimum Pilot Weight ________________________________________________ 25
2.6.10 Other Limitations___________________________________________________ 25
2.7 Placards______________________________________________________________ 26
2.7.1 Flight Limitations Placard ______________________________________________ 26
2.7.2 Dash Placard Locations _______________________________________________ 27
2.7.3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Placard applicable for LSA ____________________ 27
2.7.4 Wing Vne ASI Placard_________________________________________________ 28
2.7.5 Wing Trimmer Operation Placard _______________________________________ 29
2.7.6 Trimmer Placard Location _____________________________________________ 29
2.7.7 Arrow Control Bar Placard _____________________________________________ 30
2.7.8 Fuel Capacity Placard ________________________________________________ 30
2.7.9 Fuel Tap Placard ____________________________________________________ 30
2.7.10 Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard _____________________________________ 31
2.7.11 Pilots Right Seat frame Placard _______________________________________ 31
2.7.12 Choke Placard ____________________________________________________ 32
2.7.13 Mast Block Placard Locations_________________________________________ 32
2.7.14 Pilots Left Seat frame Placards________________________________________ 33
2.7.15 Earth Placard _____________________________________________________ 33
2.7.16 Circuit Breaker and Power Socket Placard_______________________________ 34
2.7.17 Oil Tank Capacity Placard ___________________________________________ 35
2.7.18 No Step Placard ___________________________________________________ 35
2.7.19 Step Placard ______________________________________________________ 36
2.7.20 Step and No Step Placards___________________________________________ 36
2.7.21 Clear Prop Placard _________________________________________________ 37
2.7.22 Shock Absorber Pressure Placard _____________________________________ 37
2.7.23 Right Hand Suspension Strut Placards__________________________________ 37

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2.7.24 King Post Placard __________________________________________________ 38
2.7.25 Wing and Base Data Plates __________________________________________ 38
2.7.26 Emergency Parachute ______________________________________________ 39
2.7.27 Emergency Parachute Placard Location_________________________________ 39
2.7.28 Emergency Parachute Warning Placard_________________________________ 40
2.7.29 Under Seat Bag Placard _____________________________________________ 40

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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
PERFORMANCE Arrow Arrow K Merlin Comments
kts 85 85 66
mph 98 98 76
Never Exceed Speed (Vne) indicated
km/h 157 157 122
Do not exceed this
speed in any
operation.
Manoeuvring Speed (Va) indicated kts 80 73 66
Never exceed in turbulent air mph 92 84 76
km/h 148 135 122
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 multiple red radial markings
indicating Vne for the wing base combinations. 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
POWER PLANT
Make Rotax
Model 912 UL
Power 80
Hp
Type 4 Stroke - 1211cc
Ignition System Dual Electronic
No Cylinders 4
Electric Start Standard
Reduction Ratio / Gearbox ratio 2.43:1

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2.4.2 Engine Limitations
ENGINE LIMITATIONS 912 UL
ENGINE SPEED
Take Off (Max 5 mins) rpm 5800
Maximum Continuous rpm 5500
PERFORMANCE
Take off Performance kW 59.6
hp 80
Maximum Continuous Performance kW 58
hp 78
OIL PRESSURE
Max (Allowable for short period at
cold start)
bar 7
psi 102
Minimum (Below 3500 rpm) bar 0.8
psi 12
Normal (Above 3500 rpm) bar 2.0 - 5.0
psi 29 - 73
OIL TEMPERATURE
Maximum deg C 140
deg F 285
Minimum (Note 1) deg C 50
deg F 120
Normal Operating Temperature deg C 90 -110
deg F 190-230
CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE
Maximum deg C 150
deg F 300
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE
Maximum at Max TO power deg C 880
deg F 1620
Maximum at Max Continuous Power deg C 850
deg F 1560
Normal Temperature deg C 800
deg F 1472
AMBIENT START & OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
Maximum deg C 47
deg F 116
Minimum deg C -25
deg F 13
Maximum at Max Continuous Power deg C 800
deg F 1472
Table 2 Section 2 Engine Limitations
NOTE
Minimum oil temperature of 50 deg C should be reached before take off. Operate for 2 min at 2000 rpm
continue at 2500 rpm until minimum temperature is reached.