1.7 Airframe
1.7.1 Wing
The wing is of a rectangular planform, with a small tapering of the leading edge near the cabin, allowing an improved
visibility, also in steep turn. Its structure consists of a single spar metal torsion box. The aircraft is equipped with half-span
slot flaps, with the flap hinge positioned on the lower part of the wing. The wing box incorporates the integral fuel tanks of
45 liters each.
1.7.2 Fuselage
The fuselage is mainly made by carbon fibers composite materials. The fuselage is made by two main shells that are later
assembled bonding the two main bodies and the floor and adding aluminum stiffeners that allow the connection of the main
landing gear, seats, wing and instrument panel.
1.7.3 Empennage
The horizontal trimmable tail plane is all-moving type, which allows a high control authority and a better stick free stability.
The vertical tail is conventional fin and rudder type. Both horizontal and rudder structures are aluminum light alloy (2024-
T3 and 6061-T6), except fin, which is a carbon fiber unique body with the fuselage, and tips, which are in fiberglass.
1.7.4 Flight controls
The control surfaces are manually operated using a control stick for ailerons and stabilator and rudder pedals for the rudder;
Stabilator is actuated by push-pull rods and cables. Ailerons are actuated by push-pull rods on wing and cables in fuselage.
The flap control system is actuated by means of a linear electrical actuator connected to rods transmitting the movement to
the flap surfaces.
Longitudinal trim is provided by push/pull rod-type system controlled by an electrical actuator.
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