Alpi Aviation Pioneer 200 Aircraft, Flight Manual

Page 1: ...ted 20 04 2002 Cover page MANUFACTURER ALPI AVIATION S r l Address Via dei Templari 24 City 33080 San Quirino PN Country Italy Web Site www alpiaviation com Telephone 39 0434 37 04 96 E mail info alpi...

Page 2: ...n 0 REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 0 Page 1 of 8 By www aeroprogetti net TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION General 1 Limitations 2 Emergency Procedures 3 Normal Procedures 4 Performance 5 Weight and Balance...

Page 3: ...ght Manual Section 0 REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 0 Page 2 of 8 By www aeroprogetti net AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET Revision No Page s affected Signature Date of Incorporation 0 All pages 20 03 02 This...

Page 4: ...er s manuals The pilot in command the aircraft shall comply with all requirements procedures and limitations with respect to the operation of the aircraft set out in the Flight Manual for the aircraft...

Page 5: ...is in question A revision bar will extend the full length of new or revised text and or illustrations added on new or presently existing pages This bar will be located adjacent to the applicable revi...

Page 6: ...3 8 0 20 04 02 Section 6 3 9 0 20 04 02 6 1 0 20 04 02 3 10 0 20 04 02 6 2 0 20 04 02 3 11 0 20 04 02 6 3 0 20 04 02 3 12 0 20 04 02 6 4 0 20 04 02 3 13 0 20 04 02 3 14 Section 1 Section 4 1 1 0 20 04...

Page 7: ...d only in smooth air Va MANOEUVRING SPEED Maximum for manoeuvres involving an approach to stall conditions or full application of the primary flight controls KCAS KNOTS CALIBRATED AIRSPEED Indicated a...

Page 8: ...of mercury ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY BHP BRAKE HORSEPOWER The power developed by the engine RPM REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE Engine speed STATIC RPM The engine speed attained during a full throttle engine ru...

Page 9: ...e point at which an airplane or equipment would balance if suspended C G LIMITS The extreme centre of gravity locations within which the airplane must be operated at a given weight STANDARD EMPTY WEIG...

Page 10: ...ect 1 Page 1 of 6 Section1 General Table of Contents 1 1 AIRCRAFT THREE VIEW DRAWING 2 1 2 TECHNICAL DATA 4 1 2 1 ENGINE 4 1 2 2 PROPELLER 4 1 2 3 APPROVED FUEL TYPES AND GRADES 4 1 2 4 FUEL CAPACITY...

Page 11: ...Document N F2 1 0 R80 F EU Pioneer 200 Flight Manual Section 1 General REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 1 Page 2 of 6 1 1 AIRCRAFT THREE VIEW DRAWING...

Page 12: ...Document N F2 1 0 R80 F EU Pioneer 200 Flight Manual Section 1 General REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 1 Page 3 of 6 Ground Turning Radius 6 metres...

Page 13: ...gine Type 912 UL Series liquid cooled 1 2 2 PROPELLER Manufacturer TONINI Type Fixed Pitch Wooden GT 166X142 Diameter 166 cm Pitch 142 cm 1 2 3 APPROVED FUEL TYPES AND GRADES UNLEADED MOGAS 98 Octane...

Page 14: ...W 50 Shell Synthetic Blend SAE 10W 30 For temp Above and belove stated check Rotax engine manuals For AVGAS use chech Rotax engine manuals 1 2 6 COOLANT Antifreeze concentrate with additives against c...

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Page 16: ...tion 2 2 2 Type of operation 2 2 3 Airspeed limitations 2 2 4 Weights and loading 3 2 5 Centre of gravity limits 3 2 6 Powerplant limitations 4 2 7 Other limitations 4 2 7 1 Authorised manoeuvres and...

Page 17: ...ions included in this section are observed 2 2 TYPE OF OPERATION VFR by Day see also para 2 7 1 Authorised mamoeuvres and limitations 2 3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS Airspeed limitations and their operationa...

Page 18: ...Normal operating range Lower limit is Take off Safety speed Upper limit is max structural cruising speed Yellow Arc 180 215 Operations must be conducted with caution and only in still air Red Line 24...

Page 19: ...5 0 bar 29 73 psi 7 bar 102 psi Cylinder Head Temperature 90 150 C 190 300 F 150 C 300 F Minimum Oil Temperature for Takeoff Needle must be seen to move off the stop before Takeoff Minimum Oil Pressur...

Page 20: ...on 2 Limitations REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 2 Page 5 of 8 Prohibited 2 7 3 MAXIMUM AIR TEMPERATURE FOR OPERATIONS 40o C for takeoff at gross weight 2 7 4 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS...

Page 21: ...cs Including spins are P Noise Level at Full Power exceed AIRCRAFT T Designed an ALPI AVIAT d Manufactured in Italy by ION Srl Pordenone FLIGHT MANUAL BAGGAGEMAX WEIGHT 10 Kg DO NOT LOAD AFT OF THIS P...

Page 22: ...Section 2 Limitations REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 2 Page 7 of 8 External Fuselage STATIC VENT KEEP CLEAR EARTH ON No step Tyre pressure 32 3 Psi 2 2 Bar FUEL AVGAS 100LL See Sect 1 or UNLEADED MO...

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Page 24: ...Y AFTER TAKEOFF3 ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT 3 AIRSTART LIMITATIONS 4 3 3 2 FIRES 5 FIRE DURING START ON GROUND 5 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 6 ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 6 CABIN FIRE 7 3 3 3 FORCED LANDING...

Page 25: ...ood judgement when unexpected weather is encountered However should an emergency arise the basic guidelines outlined in this section should be considered and applied as necessary to correct the proble...

Page 26: ...GINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF 1 Move the control stick FORWARD to mantain Airspeed 90 100 Km h 2 Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF 3 Ignition Switches OFF 4 Wing Flaps as required 5 Master Switch OFF EN...

Page 27: ...or IMPORTANT DO NOT depress starter button while propeller is rotating 1 Ignition Switches OFF 2 Cabin Clear 3 Increase angle of attack reduce speed up to including a stall until propeller stops rotat...

Page 28: ...burettor 4 Engine Inspect for damage If engine fails to start 5 Cranking CONTINUE in an effort to obtain a start If no start in 15 seconds Shut off fuel continue to crank for another 15 seconds 6 Fire...

Page 29: ...to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture 8 Forced Landing Execute as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Master Switch OFF 2 All Oth...

Page 30: ...manually blocked in this position If released the canopy will close by aerodynamic force 3 3 3 FORCED LANDINGS AIRFIELD OR AIRSTRIP EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER 1 Airspeed 100 105 Km h flap...

Page 31: ...terrain and obstructions 5 Radio and Electrical Switches ON 6 Wing Flaps FULL on final approach 7 Airspeed 90 Km h Note IF FIRE Release canopy and seat belts just before touchdown Cushion face at tou...

Page 32: ...irspeed 100 110 Km h 2 Wing Flaps 1st Stage 3 Fuel Pump ON 4 Selected Field FLY OVER Note terrain and obstructions 5 Radio and Electrical Switches ON 6 Flaps UP on final approach 7 Airspeed 110 Km h 8...

Page 33: ...stablish 15 m min 50ft min descent at 90 Km h 6 Canopy Just before splashdown open canopy 7 Touchdown level attitude 8 Face Cushion at touchdown with folded coat or cushion 9 Aeroplane Release seat be...

Page 34: ...ide performance will be improved if time permits by stopping propeller windmilling 3 3 7 RECOVERY FROM AN INADVERTENT SPIN While inadvertent spins are unlikely should this occur proceed as follows 1 T...

Page 35: ...ull throttle the danger is lessened somewhat Therefore carburettor heat is not to be used during takeoff or climb also because it creates a small power loss IMPORTANT During descent approach the carbu...

Page 36: ...an emergency landing enroute should the engine fail 2 Gradual reduction in oil pressure below observed normal position Action Observe oil temperature indications If oil temperature is higher than norm...

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Page 38: ...STARTING ENGINE HOT ENGINE 9 4 3 5 WARM UP and FUNCTIONAL CHECK 9 4 3 6 BEFORE TAKEOFF 9 4 3 7 TAKEOFF 11 4 3 8 ENROUTE CLIMB 12 4 3 9 CRUISE 12 4 3 10 BEFORE LANDING 12 4 3 11 LANDING 12 4 3 12 AFTE...

Page 39: ...hen Clear obstacles retract flaps and climb at 110 Climb Flaps Up Km h Normal 110 Best Rate of Climb at low altitude 110 Note Best Obstacle clearance gradient is with 1st Stage Flaps at 110 Km h but d...

Page 40: ...Normal Operations REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 4 Page 3 of 38 4 3 CHECKLIST PROCEDURES 4 3 1 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Prior to flight the aircraft should be inspected in accordance with the following...

Page 41: ...ed 20 04 2002 Sect 4 Page 4 of 48 NOTE Visually check airplane for general condition during walk around inspection In cold weather remove even small accumulations of frost ice or snow from wing tail a...

Page 42: ...y of fuel from fuel tank sump quick drain valve check for water sediment 3 Fuel Filler Cap CHECK secure 2 EMPENNAGE 1 Tail Tie down DISCONNECT 2 Control Surfaces CHECK freedom of movement security 3 R...

Page 43: ...Cowling REMOVE CHECK security of engine components systems particularly mounts spark plugs wiring fuel lines baffles CHECK for oil leaks 3 Engine Oil Cooling liquid Level CHECK top up if necessary Cl...

Page 44: ...3 Ignition Switches OFF 4 Master Switch OFF 5 Fuel Shutoff Valve ON 6 Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses CHECK condition and security 7 Aileron Cable Mountings Rod Ends CHECK for free rotation excessiv...

Page 45: ...GINE 1 Carburettor Heat COLD 2 Choke ON 3 Throttle CLOSED 4 Fuel Boost Pump ON 5 Propeller Area CLEAR 6 Master Switch ON 7 Ignition Switches ON 8 Start Button PRESS 9 Note If the engine is cranking be...

Page 46: ...t is therefore advisable not to shorten the warm up time by running the engine at higher RPM The aircraft should be pointed into wind to allow additional cooling air As soon as the oil reaches 50 C it...

Page 47: ...n the throttle fully slowly to check the maximum RPM being produced Wind conditions may effect but as an average 5500 RPM should be seen NOTE If the RPM is found to be more than 300 RPM lower than nor...

Page 48: ...T NOSE WHEEL AT 45 55 Km h and wait for aircraft to fly itself off at around 75 Km h 5 Climb Speed 100 Km h until Flaps retracted then 110 Km h 6 At top of Climb Fuel Boost Pump OFF Short Field Takeof...

Page 49: ...any excessive readings may indicate a malfunction Should this occur decrease the rate of climb in order to increase the airspeed for improved cooling 4 3 9 CRUISE 1 Power Not above maximum continuous...

Page 50: ...hdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST 5 Brakes APPLY AS REQUIRED 6 Wing Flaps RETRACT when convenient for better braking Baulked Landing 1 Throttle FULL OPEN 2 Carburettor Heat COLD 3 Wing Flaps RETRACT to 1 2 DOWN...

Page 51: ...engine components Use only approved fuel containers and never transport fuel in an unsafe manner Always check for fuel contamination Contamination is a major cause of engine failure The best place to...

Page 52: ...re doubt still exists the aircraft fuel system should be examined by a qualified person and fully stripped and drained before flight FILLING THE TANK When fueling from a pump to a full tank condition...

Page 53: ...ediately after takeoff With the ailerons partially deflected into the wind the airplane is accelerated to a speed slightly higher than normal and then pulled off positively and smoothly to prevent pos...

Page 54: ...NOISE ABATEMENT Increased emphasis on improving the quality of our environment requires renewed effort on the part of all pilots to minimize the effect of airplane noise on the public As pilots we ca...

Page 55: ...old position 4 4 11 STARTING THE ENGINE FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE Where it is necessary to start the engine from an external power source Remove Top cowl Place jumper leads directly on battery termin...

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Page 57: ...Performance REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 5 Page 1 of 2 Section 5 Performance Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 5 1 STALLING 2 5 1 1 STALL SPEEDS 2 5 1 2 NATURE OF STALL WARNING 2 5 2 TAKEOFF L...

Page 58: ...fety speed is 1 3 Vsi 95 Km h Landing Approach speed Full Flap 100 Km h The sea level takeoff distance to 15 m at 0 wind or slope on a short dry grass surface is 250 meters The sea level take off stri...

Page 59: ...ght and Balance REVISION 0 Dated 20 04 2002 Sect 6 Page 1 of 4 Section 6 Weight and Balance Table of Contents 6 1 Introduction 2 6 2 Aircraft Weight Record 2 6 3 Center of Gravity Limits 3 6 3 1 Opera...

Page 60: ...ct loading It records the weight and balance of the empty aircraft together with the Aircraft Weight Balance diagram These documents are to be carried in the Flight Manual at all times 6 2 Aircraft We...

Page 61: ...26 MAC 685 mm aft of datum 450 Kg Variation is linear between 350 and 450 Kg Aft Limit 32 MAC 768 mm aft of datum at all weights Datum Fire guard bulked MAC L E station 320 mm aft of datum M A C 1400...

Page 62: ...neric Item Specific Item Engine Rotax 912 UL Propeller Tonini wooden fix Flight Instruments Airspeed Indicator X Altimeter X Slip Skid X Compass X Vertical Speed Indicator X Engine Instruments Tachome...