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vulnerable to rocks flying up from the wheels and hitting the propeller. Therefore, it is especially important to inspect the trailing edge in detail before each fl ight. 

At the aft keel area in the middle of wing, inspect the kingpost and all the condition of the wires from the kingpost to ensure they are not wrapped around the trailing edge battens. [Figure 5-47]  Inspect the wing tensioning hardware where the crossbar tensioning cables attach to the rear of the keel. Repeat this same sequence for the right (or opposite) side of the wing, in the reverse order. Inspect the condition of the wing attachment to the carriage, including the backup cable. [Figure 5-48] 

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##  Carriage Inspection 

Inspect the mast from the top to the bottom and the carriage keel from the back to the front. [Figure 5-49]  Check the front tube attachment and top and bottom security attachments. Check the seat security and seat attachments from the keel to the mast. 

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Check the front nose wheel for proper play, tire infl ation, and secure axle bolt. Test the ground steering bar and ensure there is smooth steering range of motion. Check the front shocks, if installed, the brakes for rust and corrosion, loose nuts/bolts, alignment, cracks, signs of hydraulic fl uid leakage, and hydraulic line security and abrasion, if so equipped. [Figure 5-50]  Check the foot throttle for smooth operation and assure the parking brake is secured. 

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Inspect the main landing gear drag struts, attachment to the keel, and attachment to the rear wheels. Examine the rear tires for proper inflation and tread plus the wheel attachment 

