AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook
A32-214-POH
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2.6 Engine
Engine data and operational limitations are given in the table below:
Engine manufacturer
BRP-Rotax GmbH&Co KG, Austria
Engine model
Rotax-912ULS
Take-off performance
73.5 kW
Max. continuous performance
69 kW
Take-off speed
5800 rpm (max. 5 min.)
Max. continuous speed
5500 rpm
Idle speed
min. 1400 rpm
Oil pressure
max.
7 bar (102 psi)
min.
0.8 bar (12 psi) (below 3500 rpm)
normal
2.0 to 5.0 bar (27
–73 psi) (above 3500 rpm)
Oil temperature
max.
130 °C (266 °F)
min.
50 °C (120 °F)
normal
approx. 90 to 110 °C (190-230 °F)
Exhaust gas temperature, max.
880 °C (1616 °F)
Coolant temperature limit
measured in cylinder head
max. 120 °C (248 °F)
Engine start, operating
temperature
max.
50 °C (120 °F) (ambient temperature)
min.
-25 °C (-13 °F) (oil temperature)
Fuel pressure
max.
0.5 bar (7.26 psi)
min.
0.15 bar (2.2 psi)
Fuel
antiknock properties
min. RON 95 (min. AKI 91
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)
European standard
EN 228 super,
EN 228 super plus
Aviation standard
AVGAS 100 LL
(ASTM D910)
Oil:
with RON 424 classification
NOTE: On all issues of engine operation see Rotax engine Operator's Manual.
Follow its instructions to ensure safe and efficient operation of the engine.
2.7 Kinds of operation limits
This aircraft is approved for flying day and night, VFR, simple meteorological conditions.
Flight into icing conditions is prohibited.
2.8 Crosswind limitation
Maximum crosswind component for A32 airplane is 7 m/s (14 kts).
It is highly recommended to choose upwind direction for takeoff and landing with the least
crosswind. It will significantly shorten takeoff and landing distances and increase degree of
safety.
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Anti Knock Index (RON+MON)/2