POH / AFM
AQUILA AT01-100C
Section 7
AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION
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FM-AT01-1010-103
A.08
A.06 (01.06.2018)
25.05.2020
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7.2 AIRFRAME
The Aquila AT01-100 is a modern single engine two seater in a side-by-side configuration. Due
to its high useful load, roomy cockpit, large baggage compartment, good cruise performance
and light yet incredibly sturdy airframe, the Aquila is not only a great aircraft for longer tours but
also an ideal training platform.
The aircraft is a low wing configuration with a mid mounted horizontal stabilizer.
With the exception of the landing gear, the engine mount, and a few fittings the Aquila AT01-
100 is built entirely of composite material. Most components are fabricated using glass-fiber-
reinforced plastic (GFRP), with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) being employed where
extra strength is required.
7.3 FUSELAGE
The fuselage and the vertical stabilizer are fabricated in two half shells. While the fuselage
portion of the shell is fabricated from solid fiberglass laminate, the vertical stabilizer portion has
a sandwich structure.
On the engine side the firewall, which is made of a GFRP/CFRP sandwich, is covered with a
special fire-resistant ceramic fleece and a stainless steel sheet.
The landing gear frame, together with the seat frame, supports the main landing gear struts.
The frame continues upwards and forms a massive roll cage made from GFRP and CFRP.
7.4 WING
The wing is designed with a triple trapezoid planform and a swept-back leading edge. The wing
is fastened to fuselage from below using 4 bolts.
The wing shells are GFRP/foam sandwich composite constructions and are reinforced locally
by CFRP unidirectional bands.
The fuel tanks are integrated into the leading edge of the wing structure. The 2 fuel tanks, one
on each side, have a volume of approx. 15.8 US gal (60 l) each. The inner surface of the fuel
tank is sealed with a special surface lining to protect the wing structure from damage.
The position lights, ACL (Anti-Collision Light) and the fuel tank vents are integrated into the
winglets.
