Pilot Operating Handbook KP-5 ASA
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4.4 Climbing
Using take-off power.
R 912 UL
R 912 ULS
Climbing [fpm]
690
830
Best angel of climb speed V
x
51 knots
59 MPH
51 knots
59 MPH
Best rate of climb speed V
y
64 knots
75 MPH
64 knots
75 MPH
4.5 Gliding
Gliding velocities:
- engine idling
m = 1279 lb
Optimal airspeed of gliding
48 – 54 knost
55 - 62 MPH
Sink rate [fpm]
550
Gliding velocities:
- engine stopped
- flaps take-off position
m = 1279 lb
Optimal airspeed of gliding
48 – 51 knots
55 - 59 MPH
Sink rate [fpm]
590
4.6 Flight range
75% maximum take-off power
410 nautical miles
Endurance (at 75 % engine take-off
power)
3 h 20 min (+30 min reserve)
4.7 Ceiling
m = 1279 lb
Service ceiling [ft]
14750