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Maintenance Manual C42 Series
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4.3.5 Wing
4.3.5.1 Inspecting and replacing wing battens
Open the zip in the covering and carry out a visual inspection of the batten
connections to the wing tubes. Pay particular attention to damage to the eccentric
spanner of the upper battens on the rear wing tube.
Figure 65: Batten connections (rear wing tube)
The affected battens must be repaired or replaced if a connection is damaged.
Replacing the upper battens:
This work requires some experience and technical skill. Particular attention must be
paid to the covering which must not be damaged in any way.
1) Remove the tape or velcro fastening from the relevant batten
Figure 66: Batten covering on the wing underside
upper batten
connection
masking tape
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