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Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582
SECTION 7
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).
When flying the trike solo it is important to fasten the rear seat belt to prevent contact with hot engine components in
flight.
Figure 2 Section 7. Fastening Seat Belt with Shoulder Sash.
7.10 Engine
The power unit is a Rotax 582 UL DCDI / mod 99 65hp 2 stroke engine designed and built in Austria. The Rotax
engine is fitted with a gearbox, which delivers smooth thrust via a reduction drive. This power unit is complemented
with a ground adjustable propeller giving the ultimate in performance and reliability. The engine is fitted with Bing
carburettors with an external dry filter.
7.11 Propeller
The aircraft is equipped with a 3-blade composite propeller with ground adjustable pitch. The hub is anodised alloy.
Two alternate propeller/hub configurations are available for use on the XT582, these include:
Warp Drive 3 Blade with Warp Drive hub
67.7 inches (1720 mm) diameter
Bolly BOS3 68 x 58 (Right hand version) with BOS 3 hub
68 inches (172.7 cm) diameter.
Engine
Propeller
582 UL
582 UL
Bolly
Warp Drive
Reduction
Drive Ratio
3.47
3.47
Tip Angle
to plane of
rotation
14°
14°
Table 1 Propeller pitch and gearbox ratio table
The propeller pitch setting and checking procedure is outlined in the Base Maintenance Manual. The pitch setting is
determined as a part of certification of the aircraft. Settings outside this specification have an unknown effect on
aircraft performance, and are not approved. Propeller pitch setting effects engine rpm. If the engine exceeds its rpm
limits, check to see that the propeller pitch is set correctly.
October 2011
Issue 2.3
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