Aeropro EuroFOX, Pilot'S Operating Handbook And Flight Training Supplement

Page 1: ...Production of UL Planes Dlha 126 949 07 NITRA Slovakia www aeropro sk Pilot Operating handbook And Flight training supplement AEROPRO EuroFOX ...

Page 2: ... 2 Aircraft Model EuroFOX 3K TOW Serial Number 56219 Registration 4X HSE Date of Issue May 1 2019 Stamp Signature This aircraft was manufactured in accordance with Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements ...

Page 3: ... 2019 0 3 DATA OF THE AEROPLANES Type Country of Production Serial Number Year of production Fuselage EuroFOX 3K TOW AEROPRO 56219 2019 Engine ROTAX 912 iS SPORT BOMBARDIER ROTAX GMBH AUSTRIA 7 704 724 2018 PROPELLER DUC FC DUC HELICES France S N 160 2018 Signature Stamp ...

Page 4: ...terest of every user to enter such revision into the table of revisions and to replace the existing page by the new one The revised or corrected text shall be indicated by a vertical line on left page margin and the page shall bear revision number and date of its issue Rev No Pages Affected Date of Issue Bulletin Number New Page Inserted On Signature 01 0 22 par 2 5 08 27 2019 N A Aeropro 02 Vario...

Page 5: ...F WEIGHT VS AND VSO 2 21 2 2 FLAPS EXTENDED SPEED RANGE VSO TO VFE 2 22 2 3 MAXIMUM MANEUVERING SPEED VA 2 22 2 4 NEVER EXCEED SPEED VNE 2 22 2 5 CROSSWIND AND WIND LIMITATION 2 22 2 6 SERVICE CEILING 2 23 2 7 LOAD FACTORS 2 23 2 8 PROHIBITED MANEUVERS 2 23 2 9 OTHER LIMITATIONS 2 23 3 WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION 3 25 3 1 INSTALLED EQUIPMENT LIST 3 25 3 2 CENTER OF GRAVITY CG RANGE AND DETERMIN...

Page 6: ...5 8 DAMAGED LANDING GEAR LANDING 5 38 5 9 VIBRATIONS OR OTHER ENGINE PROBLEM 5 38 5 10 INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER 5 38 5 11 EXTREME TURBULENCE ENCOUNTER 5 39 5 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS 5 39 5 12 1 Indicator of warning light is illuminated immediately Switch ON Backup battery switch All avionics and other equipment is powered from the battery so the power source is limited Try to switch o...

Page 7: ... After landing 6 52 6 10 5 Engine Stopping 6 52 6 10 6 Post Flight Check 6 53 6 11 SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF AND LANDING PROCEDURES 6 53 6 12 BALKED LANDING PROCEDURES 6 54 6 13 INFORMATION ON STALLS SPINS AND ANY OTHER USEFUL PILOT INFORMATION 6 54 6 13 1 Rain 6 54 6 14 TOWING GLIDERS 6 55 6 14 1 General 6 55 6 14 2 Flight limit 6 55 6 14 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES for towing gliders 6 55 6 14 4 Before Take O...

Page 8: ...t towing instruction 7 59 7 3 2 Aircraft tie down instruction 7 60 8 REQUIRED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS 8 61 8 1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR RANGE MARKINGS 8 61 8 2 OPERATING LIMITATION ON INSTRUMENT PANEL 8 62 8 3 PASSENGER WARNING 8 63 8 4 NO INTENTIONAL SPINS 8 63 8 5 MISCELLANEOUS PLACARDS AND MARKINGS 8 63 9 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 9 64 9 1 FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES 9 64 9 2 PILOT OPERATING ADVI...

Page 9: ...t must always be done with the possibility of a safe landing due to loss of engine power Pay attention to the fact that you as the pilot are fully responsible for safety of your passengers and persons or property on the ground 0 2 Certification Basis This aircraft was manufactured in category 95 55 airworthiness standards and with type certificate Micro light airworthiness by Slovak Aviation Autho...

Page 10: ...nt May 1 2019 1 10 1 Airplane and Systems Description EuroFox is designed as a high wing monoplane A two spar wing is equipped with flaperon Fuselage is an open truss structure welded of steel tubes Tail unit is formed of a lattice work tube frame The airplane is ...

Page 11: ...g is of a combined type cylinder heads are water cooled while cylinders are air cooled Dry sump lubrication The ignition system is of a dual distributorless and capacitor flywheel magneto type The engine is equipped with an electric starter AC generator and a mechanical fuel delivery pump The propeller is powered from an integrated reduction gear with mechanical damping Engine manufacturer ROTAX G...

Page 12: ... DUC Helices company The propeller is a three bladed ground adjustable clockwise rotation tractor made of composite Propeller diameter 1728 mm For additional propeller information see Operators Manual and Technical description supplied with the propeller 1 3 Fuel and fuel capacity Fuel tank capacity wing tanks 2x 40 litres central connecting tank 6 litres Max fuel quantity 86 litres Usable fuel qu...

Page 13: ... be verified any time by pushing the control button No red light indication when the control button is pushed and held means the bulb is blown out and the minimum fuel quantity is not indicated In this case make a more conservative estimate for fuel on board check fuel quantity in wing tanks and land as soon as you are not confident of the fuel quantity inside the wing tanks Do not forget to prope...

Page 14: ...ional information concerning oil system consult Operator s Manual for all versions of Rotax912 supplied with the engine The maximum and minimum oil level are indicated by two marks on the dip stick in the oil tank 1 5 Operating weights and loading occupants baggage fuel ballast Empty weight standard version 289 kg Max take off weight 560 kg Max landing weight 560 kg Max fuel weight 61 kg Max bagga...

Page 15: ... Handbook and Flight Training Supplement May 1 2019 1 15 Takeoff and landing distance is significantly longer for overloaded aircraft Overloading of the aircraft is one of the typical causes of accidents 1 6 Cockpit overview ...

Page 16: ... 31 4 Avionic 7 The last 4 lit war light 20 EIS EFIS 32 1 Landing light 10A 7 Min fuel pushbutton 21 Slip indicator 32 2 Strobe light 3A 8 a Fuel pump Main light 22 Altimeter 32 3 Position light 2A 8 b Fuel pump Aux light 23 VSI 32 4 Avionic 5A 9 Start power switcher momentary 24 FLARM 32 5 EIS EFIS CB 5A 10 Backup battery switcher guarded 25 Compass 11 Circuit breaker 30A 26 Radio 12 Circuit brea...

Page 17: ...EuroFOX Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement May 1 2019 1 17 Electronic Flight and Engine information System More information according E PFDEMS K Figure 1 Airspeed Indicator marking ...

Page 18: ...s Ignition switchers Master key Engine start up position Warning light last 4 litter Control knob Electric fuel pump Main Electric fuel pump Aux Start power switcher Backup battery switcher Circuit breakers 30A Figure 2 Ignition and master switch Figure 3 Main Fuel Valve open and close position ...

Page 19: ...ottle lever Lever for tow rope Oil Flap Heating flap Figure 5 Central panel Note Rotate throttle lever for fine power settings clockwise to increase power counterclockwise to reduce power for larger changes push pull throttle when the button is pressed and held Figure 6 Flaps and trim ...

Page 20: ...ol lights and fuel reserve bulb check button Figure 9 Door locking mechanism The battery SBS 8 12 V 7 Ah is located behind the right hand pilot s seat Nominal voltage in aircraft system is 13 5 to 14 2 V The engine is equipped with integrated AC generator with external rectifier regulator 12 V 20A DC 1 7 Other equipment reserved ...

Page 21: ... are presented as calibrated airspeeds in kilometre per hour km h As the calibrated airspeed cannot be usually determined by simple reading of aircraft airspeed indicator corresponding Indicated airspeed in kilometres per hours km h are also presented in this document All airspeed values in this handbook assume no instrument error 2 1 Stall speed at maximum takeoff weight VS and VSO Aircraft confi...

Page 22: ... entry speed is 150 km h Full throttle is also essential to have sufficient thrust reserve as the drag is increasing during a steep turn 2 2 Flaps extended speed range VSO to VFE km h Indicated Air speed km h Calibrated Air speed Lower limit 65 72 Upper limit 150 145 2 3 Maximum maneuvering speed VA Km h Indicated Air speed Km h Calibrated Air speed Max manoeuvring speed VA 175 167 2 4 Never excee...

Page 23: ...rafts possessive ground speed is higher resulting in longer landing distance 2 6 Service ceiling Ceiling 14 760 ft WARNING Oxygen mask and or other equipment required to reach maximum ceiling consult respective regulations 2 7 Load factors Flaps up Maximum positive Center of gravity load factor 4 Gs Maximum negative Center of gravity load factor 2 Gs Flaps down Maximum positive Center of gravity l...

Page 24: ...Flight into know icing is prohibited This aircraft is not certified for operation in IMC Instrument meteorological conditions Always stay clear of clouds and have visual contact with the ground Follow the airspace classification regarding distance from clouds Always evaluate weather during your flight and try to get weather information from your destination using radio whenever possible When weath...

Page 25: ...tude indicator X Altimeter X Magnetic compass X Vertical speed indicator X Oil Pressure indicator X Oil temperature indicator X Fuel pressure indicator X Head temperature indicator X Radio X Intercom Transponder X ELT 12V socket X 3 2 Center of gravity CG range and determination Aircraft handlings and performances have been determined for this range of CG positions Front limit Rear limit Center of...

Page 26: ...ent must be prepared whenever a modification or repair having impact to the weight of the aircraft occurs Serial Number 56219 Registration 4X HSE Aircraft Leveling Values Weighed Main wheels right hand MRH L left hand MLH L1 Nose wheel MTS Resulting weight Mres C G position B Mpr x L Mvys mm X L1 B 50 mm _ X X x 100 1300 BSAT Date Performed by 3 2 2 Weight and balance determination for flight WARN...

Page 27: ...ed range for all combinations in the table and any interpolation between displayed values Max Take Off Weight Weight Baggage Crew Weight kg kg 55 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 5 kg 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 82 L 10 kg 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 75 L 20 kg 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 85 L 75 L 61 L 3 2 3 Detailed calculation of CG position As all items are located beh...

Page 28: ...xample 792 Fuel Litters 440 0 max 85 litters Example 43 Example 187 44 Baggage 1200 0 Example 10 Example 120 Total Example 487 Example 1955 6 Loaded aircraft CG position in inches Example XT 1956 x 100 402 mm 487 Permitted C G range in inches 259 mm 416 mm Loaded aircraft CG position in MAC Example 402 x 100 30 89 1300 Permitted C G range in 20 34 ...

Page 29: ...sudden weather change in destination forcing you to divert to airfield 60 NM away Always plan a reasonable fuel reserve 30 to 60 minutes seems to be sufficient time for most of flights but this time should be even more increased when complicated weather conditions strong headwind or rain showers are expected en route The propeller installed on your aircraft was set to achieve the best compromise b...

Page 30: ...rom 50 ft Ground run Grass runway 350 170 Concrete runway 330 150 Both takeoff and landing distances are significantly increased by the following factors Tail wind High airport altitude High air temperature Up hill runway slope Runway wet or covered with snow dust or water Propeller set to achieve better cruising performance 4 2 Rate of climb MTOW 560 kg Rate of climb fpm 816 4 m s 4 3 Cruise spee...

Page 31: ...ost important ones are engine settings and propeller settings The higher the engine RPM is set during cruise the higher the fuel consumption When propeller is set to minimum angle to achieve good climbing performance level flight will be slower together with higher fuel consumption When planning a flight always consider all these and other factors like wind direction and speed or expected weather ...

Page 32: ... air speed values in this chapter are presented in km h Indicated Airspeed as this value represents instrument reading better than the Calibrated air speed 5 2 Engine Failure and Emergency landings 5 2 1 Engine Failure during Take Off Run throttle REDUCE TO IDLE ignition OFF master switch OFF brakes AS REQUIRED 5 2 2 Engine Failure during Take Off airspeed 120 km h choice of landing site after tak...

Page 33: ... should the runway be too short to stop In flight prompt reduction of pitch attitude to obtain and maintain a proper glide speed upon experiencing an engine failure is the first priority If the failure has occurred shortly after takeoff a landing should be planned straight ahead with only small changes in the flight direction to avoid obstacles The best gliding ratio can be achieved with flaps up ...

Page 34: ...s as possible Transmitting MAYDAY message on the frequency already tuned on your radio should be the minimum procedure WARNING During a landing it is vital for the pilot to continue to fly the aircraft Damages and or injuries can be minimized if the pilot is fully concentrating on controlling the aircraft until it comes to complete stop 5 3 In flight Engine Starting airspeed 120 km h landing site ...

Page 35: ...witcher A B OFF abandon the aircraft and extinguish fire if possible Fire damage INSPECT NOTE Time needed time to burn fuel remaining in engine fuel system after fuel valves are closed is around 30 sec WARNING DO NOT CONDUCT ANOTHER FLIGHT BEFORE THE FIRE CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED AND REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL 5 4 2 Engine fire during takeoff throttle IDLE Fuel power switch A B OFF main fue...

Page 36: ...witch OFF airspeed 120 km h wings flaps EXTEND AS NEEDED safety belts TIGHTEN perform emergency landing abandon the aircraft and extinguish fire if possible WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE ENGINE WARNING DO NOT CONDUCT ANOTHER FLIGHT BEFORE THE FIRE CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED AND REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL 5 4 4 Cockpit or electrical fire Electrical fires are usually signalled by the od...

Page 37: ... to determine exact landing direction Follow normal landings checklist and land after touchdown Ignition OFF master switch OFF fuel valves SHUT brakes AS REQUIRED Precautionary landing should be preferred instead of emergency landing When engine vibration or engine roughness is present do not wait until the engine stops and perform a precautionary landing Precautionary landing is also used when a ...

Page 38: ...e main landing gear is damaged perform touch down at the lowest speed possible and maintain direction at landing run if possible 5 9 Vibrations or other engine problem If any forced vibrations appear in the aircraft it is necessary to set engine speed to such power rating where the vibrations are the lowest to land on the nearest airfield or to perform a precautionary landing off airfield if the v...

Page 39: ... to keep high speed to prevent structural damages to the aircraft 5 12 Electrical system malfunctions 5 12 1 Indicator of warning light is illuminated immediately Switch ON Backup battery switch All avionics and other equipment is powered from the battery so the power source is limited Try to switch off instruments not necessary for flight and land at the nearest airfield 5 13 Inadvertent Stall an...

Page 40: ...l fields pay special attention to propeller leading edges Fuel caps should be monitored for any deterioration periodically to avoid fuel leakage in flight or water infiltration The aircraft general condition should be noted during a visual inspection of the aircraft Inspect any signs of deterioration distortion and any damages to fabric skin of the aircraft In cold weather all traces of ice snow a...

Page 41: ...1 Cockpit POH and other documentation review and available to pilot master switch OFF backup battery switch OFF Strat power switch OFF ignition OFF Fuel pump switch A OFF Fuel pump switch B OFF fuel valves OPEN fuel quantity check instruments INSPECT safety belts INSPECT flaperon tie rods INSPECT control stick INSPECT freedom of movement ...

Page 42: ...INSPECT wing struts hinges surface 4 Pitot tube INSPECT 5 Flaperons INSPECT hinges surface freedom of movement counterweights attachment 6 Rear cockpit cover INSPECT secured 7 Fuselage INSPECT 8 Stabilizer elevator hinges INSPECT surface hinges attachment of stabilizer struts freedom of movement of elevator and trim tab 9 Fin rudder hinges INSPECT surface attachment freedom of movement condition a...

Page 43: ...for a few seconds to let the gas flow via the piston rings into the crankcase The speed of rotation is not important but rather the continuous pressure and the amount of gas which is transferred into the crankcase This process is finished when air is returning back to the oil tank and can be noticed by an audible gurgle from the open oil tank Check oil level and add oil if necessary The oil level ...

Page 44: ...ake sure nobody and or nothing is near the propeller when starting the engine 6 3 1 Use of External Power Supply The external power supply may be connected to battery contacts when necessary through the connector of power supply which is located blow the co pilot seat close to the door 6 3 2 Engine Starting pre flight inspection COMPLETED safety belts ADJUST AND SECURE rudder pedals FREEDOM OF MOV...

Page 45: ...lluminate and extinguish after around 3 seconds Throttle After starting the engine adjust speed to smooth operation IDLE starter power switch release to position OFF instruments CHECK OF INDICATIONS oil pressure must rise within 10 seconds Increase of engine speed is permitted only at steady oil pressure readings above 30 PSI Fuel pressure has reached its fuel pressure of 3 bar 43 5 PSI Throttle v...

Page 46: ... temperature until oil temperature reaches 500 C Check temperatures and pressure 6 4 Taxiing 6 4 1 Prior to Taxiing Be aware of the entire area around the aircraft to ensure that the aircraft will clear all obstruction and other aircraft When first beginning to taxi the brakes should be tested for proper operation as soon as the aircraft is put in motion If braking action is unsatisfactory the eng...

Page 47: ... NEUTRAL wing flaps TAKE OFF POSITION master switch ON ignition ON main fuel valve OPEN tank fuel valves FUEL QUANTITY CHECK OPEN TO BOTH OR TANK WITH MORE FUEL QUANTITY instruments CHECK doors CLOSED LOCKED safety belts FASTENED TIGHTENED controls FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT runway not occupied by another aircraft 6 5 2 Take Off Continuously increasing engine power to maximum max 5800 RPM should not to b...

Page 48: ...oning the aircraft clear of other aircraft When a magneto problem is present do not take off Monitor power and engine RPM early during takeoff run if the engine RPM are lower than usually exact RPM value depends on propeller settings or engine is not running smoothly abort the takeoff immediately If taking off the from gravel surface apply the power slowly to prevent propeller leading edges damage...

Page 49: ... the best compromise between time and fuel consumption A propeller setting is always an important factor Monitor minimum fuel bulb indication condition by pushing control button when you expect minimum fuel quantity 4 1 Litter Monitor the atmospheric condition as well do not enter turbulence area in a high speed Be ready for a sudden weather change during your flight stronger head wind can limit y...

Page 50: ...itor the airspace around your to prevent a mid air collision WARNING Do not forget to change the wing tank supplying the engine on regular basis to prevent fuel starvation A proper fuel supply to the engine is provided by a central connecting tank during changing the active fuel tank change ...

Page 51: ...ss of power might occur When descending apply increased idle so that engine instrument readings range within the limits for normal use 6 9 2 Downwind power 4000 5000 RPM airspeed 120 145 KM H engine instruments CHECK fuel FUEL QUANTITY CHECK SWITCH TO TANK WITH MORE FUEL brakes CHECK FUNCTION BY SHORT BRAKING check proper system resistance safety belts TIGHTEN base leg and final leg area CHECK OF ...

Page 52: ...engine speed to idle Maintain speed of 120 km h till flare When flaring at a height of 1 5 to 3 ft above ground decelerate gradually by pulling the control stick backward At a speed of about 64 72 km h the aircraft touches down When landing with a significant crosswind component do not set the flap to landing position use take off setting to touch down at higher speed to ensure proper control over...

Page 53: ...anger 6 10 6 Post Flight Check check damage of fuel system fuel leakage damage of oil system oil leakage damage of cooling circuit liquid leakage damage of electrical system ignition check of aircraft exterior for damage fuselage wings flaperons tail unit landing gear fiberglass covers wash down the aircraft clean it of dirt cover the cockpit with a protective cover 6 11 Short field takeoff and la...

Page 54: ... 5500 R P M airspeed 120 km h engine instruments CHECK wing flaps TAKE OFF trimming TRIM wing flaps RETRACT AT A HEIGHT OF 150 FT trimming TRIM power MAX 5500 RPM climb 120 km h 6 13 Information on stalls spins and any other useful pilot information WARNING Aerobatics intentional stalls and spins are prohibited 6 13 1 Rain When flying in the rain no additional steps are required Aircraft qualities...

Page 55: ... at the Center of instrument panel below throttle 6 14 2 Flight limit Towing gliders is permitted according data in this table Maximal Take Off weight of glider 750 kg Maximal Take Off weight of towing aircraft 450 kg Towing rope has to include Reserve insert Maximal Breaking load for Reserve insert 3000 N 300 kg Aero tow cable length 40 m 60 m 6 14 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES for towing gliders 6 14 4 Be...

Page 56: ... roll take off roll maintain 80 96 km h speed max cont power max 5700 rpm setting optimal pitch propeller airspeed depends of type of gliders 100 140 km h engine instruments within limits Caution During Take Off rolling and climbing check attitude of glider in back mirror 6 14 6 Climbing Maintain speed in range 110 140 km h it depends of type of glider After Take Off flaps position 0 Check RPM and...

Page 57: ...ht Training Supplement May 1 2019 6 57 6 14 7 Cruising speed according to limitations of towed glider 6 14 8 Before landing pilot has to go on low pass to drop the rope on the designate place UP Down Right Left Permitted glider position range ...

Page 58: ...on containers and from tanks and aircraft fuel system through drain sump When refuelling from a barrel a funnel must be used provided with a strainer to trap impurities or even better with a buckskin leather which can trap also eventual fuel moisture content Fuel dumping is performed similarly as sampling by means of a drain cock When filling fuel into tanks be careful to avoid staining of cockpit...

Page 59: ...3 Remove the cap of the coolant tank 4 Add estimated quantity of coolant 5 replace coolant tank cap 6 replace the top engine cowling 7 2 Landing gear tire dimension and pressure Track 1 96 m Wheel base 1 3 m Main landing gear wheel tire 8 8 00 6 Tire pressure 1 0 bar Nose wheel tire 15 6 00 6 Tire pressure 1 0 bar 7 3 Towing and tie down instructions 7 3 1 Aircraft towing instruction 1 Make sure t...

Page 60: ...when possible 4 Attach ropes to the ring located on the lower wing surface front strut attachment 5 Attach rope the nose wheel 6 Attach rope to the tail between tail skid and fuselage 7 Secure all ropes to the tie down points It is recommended to install a soft foam rubber or fabric cover into engine intakes to prevent debris accumulating inside the engine cowling Before using chock make sure they...

Page 61: ...Placards and Markings 8 1 Airspeed indicator range markings Marking km h IAS Signification White arc 60 150 Range of wing flaps use Green arc 70 175 Normal range of operation Yellow arc 175 205 Manoeuvres must be conducted with special caution and in smooth air Red line 230 Never exceed speed ...

Page 62: ...ot apply full or steep deflections of control surfaces above this speed The aircraft might be overloaded VFE Maximum wing flaps extended speed 150 Do not exceed this speed with wing flaps extended VS0 Minimum steady flight speed 60 with extended wing flaps VS1 Minimum steady flight speed 70 wing flaps retracted 8 2 Operating limitation on instrument panel Manufacturer AEROPRO s r o 949 07 Nitra Sl...

Page 63: ...requirements 8 4 No intentional spins The following placard is located on the instrument panel 8 5 Miscellaneous placards and markings Reserved Passenger warning This aircraft was manufactured in accordance with Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements Fuel tank capacity 40 Litter Fuel specification ASTM D4814 or AVGAS 100LL ...

Page 64: ...tes with instructor 5 to 10 traffic patterns with instructor 5 flights emergency situations local flight do 30 minutes solo 5 traffic patterns solo Always perform as many flights as required to be able to properly control the aircraft the syllabus above is for reference only 9 2 Pilot operating advisories reserved 9 3 Further Information The following general information is recommended for further...