Mahindra GIPPSAERO GA8-TC 320, Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...CUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES Approved Date For the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia CASA Approved C01 01 08 5 Feb 2009 Page 0 i Manufacturer GippsAero Pty Ltd PO Box 88...

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Page 3: ...LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AT ALL TIMES Registration Marks Manufacturer GippsAero Pty Ltd Aircraft Serial Number Certification Categories Normal Any person finding this Manual is requested...

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Page 5: ...nd Aeronautics 4 Dec 2009 5 5 7 5 8 4 Dec 2009 Incorporated By Gippsland Aeronautics 10 Nov 2010 0 2 4 0 iii 0 iv 2 7 4 1 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 10 Nov 2010 Incorporated By GippsAero 01...

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Page 9: ...5 Feb 2009 Page 0 v CONTENTS Section 1 General 2 Limitations 3 Emergency Procedures 4 Normal Procedures 5 Performance 6 Weight and Balance Equipment List 7 Aircraft and Systems Description 8 Aircraft...

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Page 11: ...1 2 1 Aircraft 1 5 1 2 2 Engine 1 5 1 3 SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY 1 6 1 3 1 General Symbols and Abbreviations 1 6 1 3 2 General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols 1 8 1 3 3 Meteorological Te...

Page 12: ...irements The basic handbook provides all the information procedures and limitations required to operate the aircraft in the Normal Category Information procedures and limitations relating specifically...

Page 13: ...C01 01 08 5 Feb 2009 Page 1 3 Section 1 Model GA8 TC 320 General Figure 1 1 Three View of the GA8 TC 320 NOTE All dimensions in millimetres inches...

Page 14: ...ents Self contained supplements are provided in Section 9 of the POH to provide details and procedures associated with the fitment of specified optional and special purpose equipment Amendments Any am...

Page 15: ...h side The main cabin is provided with a large sliding door on the left side at the rear of the fuselage The wings are of all metal stressed skin construction with full corrosion protection and are br...

Page 16: ...entimetre centimetres DC Direct Current E East EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature EMERG Emergency FAA Federal Aviation Administration USA F Degrees Fahrenheit FAR Federal Aviation Regulation USA ft Foot feet...

Page 17: ...MAP Manifold Air Pressure max Maximum MCP Maximum Continuous Power MHz MegaHertz mm Millimetre min Minimum or minute m kg Metre kilogram N North NM Nautical mile nautical miles OAT Outside Air Tempera...

Page 18: ...speed the speed of an aircraft as shown on the airspeed indicator IAS values in this manual assume zero instru ment error KIAS Indicated Airspeed expressed in knots TAS True Air Speed the airspeed of...

Page 19: ...tude OAT Outside Air Temperature The outside free air static temperature Airfield Pressure Height The height registered at the surface of an aerodrome by an altimeter with the pressure sub scale set t...

Page 20: ...e usually given in terms of distance from the reference datum Arm The horizontal distance from the reference datum to the centre of gravity C of G of an item Moment The product of the weight of an ite...

Page 21: ...anual as well as supplying some others that may be found useful 1 Pound lb 0 4536 Kilograms kg 1 Pound per sq in psi 6 895 KiloPascals kPa 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimetres mm 1 Foot ft 0 3048 Metres m 1 Sta...

Page 22: ...Section 1 Model GA8 TC 320 General Page 1 12 5 Feb 2009 C01 01 08 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 23: ...MITATIONS 3 2 4 1 Engine 3 2 4 2 Engine Limitations 3 2 4 3 Fuel Grade 3 2 4 4 Lubricating Oil 4 2 4 5 Propeller 5 2 5 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 5 2 6 WEIGHT LIMITS 5 2 7 CENTRE OF GRAVITY LIMITS 5 2...

Page 24: ...KCAS KIAS REMARKS Max Manoeuvring Speed VA 124 121 Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed Never Exceed Speed VNE 183 185 Do not exceed this speed in any operation Max Structural...

Page 25: ...rmal Take Off 300 BHP 2500 38 in Hg 5000 ft to 12 000 ft critical altitude 260 C 500 F 899 C 1650 F 118 C 245 F 186 kPa 27 psi 448 kPa 65 psi 379 kPa 55 psi 654 kPa 95 psi Maximum Continuous 300 BHP 2...

Page 26: ...ICATION 2 Viscosity Grade The following chart is intended to assist in choosing the correct grade of oil and must be considered as a guide only Multiviscosity grades can also be used as indicated Refe...

Page 27: ...5 55 psi 95 115 psi 115 psi Oil Temperature 60 118 C 118 C Fuel Pressure 12 psi 27 65 psi 12 27 psi 65 psi Fuel Quantity 0 0 F 2 6 WEIGHT LIMITS Maximum Take Off and Landing Weight 1814 kg 4000 lb Max...

Page 28: ...ed for the following types of operations when the required equipment is installed and operational VFR Day and Night IFR Icing Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited Required Equipment List T...

Page 29: ...carriage of freight One each required per passenger max 7 Fire Protection Portable Fire Extinguisher 1 1 1 Flight Controls Pitch Trim Indicator Pitch Trim System Flap System Stall Warning System 1 1...

Page 30: ...1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A R A R A R A R A R u May be a second barometric altimeter or other IFR approved altitude indicator May be carried on the pilot As required per local operating regulations As req...

Page 31: ...R LIMITATIONS 1 If the seat beside the pilot s seat is equipped with a functioning set of flight controls refer to operational requirements for the occupation of this seat by a passenger 2 Cockpit doo...

Page 32: ...flap Adjacent to earth tag on each wing and cockpit step On top and forward of the engine control levers section of the centre console Located behind alternate static switch when alternate static swit...

Page 33: ...door and underside of each wing Around park brake knob on the centre console Around release button on the outside of rear door Beside rear door external handle Behind panel lighting dimmer knobs on t...

Page 34: ...Section 2 Model GA8 TC 320 Limitations Page 2 12 5 Feb 2009 C01 01 08 On the front face of the cabin baggage shelf near the rear door...

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Page 37: ...Evacuation 3 7 3 3 5 Landing With a Flat Main Tyre 3 7 3 3 6 Inadvertent Icing Encounter 3 7 3 3 7 Electrical Power Supply System Malfunctions 3 8 3 3 8 Pitot Static Malfunction 3 8 3 4 AMPLIFIED EME...

Page 38: ...oreseen by the manufacturer Particular circumstances such as multiple or unanticipated emergencies adverse weather etc may require modification to these procedures A thorough knowledge of the aircraft...

Page 39: ...UEL PRESSURE 3 Fuel Shutoff Valve CONFIRM ON 4 Fuel Quantity CHECK 5 Mixture RICH 6 Alternate Air SELECT ON 7 Oil CHECK TEMP AND PRESSURE 8 Ignition CYCLE BOTH L R BOTH 9 Throttle CHECK LINKAGE OPERAT...

Page 40: ...recommended Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Throttle CRUISE Propeller FULL FINE Mixture ADVANCE slowly until engine re starts If Engine Re starts Continue Flight but LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL If Engine Does Not...

Page 41: ...eight specific speed 10 Wing Flaps FULL PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN 11 Braking HEAVY AFTER TOUCH DOWN Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 1 Airspeed 75 KIAS 2 Wing Flaps TAKE OFF 3 Selected field OVERFLY...

Page 42: ...d extinguish fire using best available means Engine Fire In Flight 1 Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF 2 Fuel Pump OFF 3 Throttle CLOSED 4 Propeller COARSE 5 Mixture IDLE CUT OFF 6 Cowl Flap CLOSED 7 Master Swit...

Page 43: ...N ensure seat belts secure 5 Cabin Door OPEN APPROX 15 cm 6 inches 6 Power ADJUST to maintain approx 80 KIAS 7 Doors CLOSE WHEN CABIN CLEAR NOTE Aircraft may be landed with door s open if necessary 3...

Page 44: ...CHECK FOR CHARGE If condition not corrected 1 Bus 2 Master Switch OFF 2 Non Essential Electrical Equipment OFF 3 Land AS SOON AS PRACTICAL 3 3 8 Pitot Static Malfunction 1 Pitot Heat ON If alternate s...

Page 45: ...Cowl Flap Closed Flaps Up Power OFF HEIGHT ABOVE TERRAIN 000 FEET 10 6 4 8 14 12 16 10 15 2400 61 20 25 2800 65 3200 70 3600 74 4000 78 Weight in lbs KIAS Airspeed Best Glide Propeller Stopped or wind...

Page 46: ...should be carried at the first practical opportunity If the turbocharger waste gate control was to fail in the CLOSED position an engine power over boost condition may be experienced In this case the...

Page 47: ...airfield to have the situation investigated 2 MAGNETO MALFUNCTION A sudden engine roughness or misfiring is usually evidence of magneto problems Switching magneto switches from BOTH to either LEFT or...

Page 48: ...r indicates a declining or zero charge in flight with electrical services switched on minimal or no electrical power is being supplied by the alternator If the charge drops sufficiently the alternator...

Page 49: ...eld to have the problem investigated 4 CIRCUIT BREAKERS Failure of an individual circuit will in most circumstances result To ensure a permanent fault exists in the circuit the breaker should be reset...

Page 50: ...hts adjacent to each of those providing a progressive series of warnings prior to the illumination of the red lights ACTION Prepare immediately for a precautionary forced landing as all useable fuel h...

Page 51: ...With 14 and 38 flap the change in airspeed does not exceed 5 knots and the change in altitude does not exceed 60 ft with the alternate static source selected If the system continues to operate incorre...

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Page 53: ...8 4 3 7 Cruise 4 8 4 3 8 Descent 4 8 4 3 9 Before Landing and flight below 1000 ft AGL 4 8 4 3 10 Landing 4 8 4 3 11 Baulked Landing 4 9 4 3 12 After Landing Securing 4 9 4 4 AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES 4 9...

Page 54: ...of 1814 kg and may be used for any lesser weight However to achieve the take off and landing performance specified in section 5 the weight specific take off safety speeds T O S S and landing approach...

Page 55: ...MAL PROCEDURES CHECKLISTS 4 3 1 Preflight Inspection Before flight a careful visual inspection is to be carried out to ensure that the aircraft and its systems are serviceable The following guide is t...

Page 56: ...bjects SECURE Cockpit Doors Latches CONDITION OPERATION 2 Left Wing Left Centre Fuselage Wing Fuel Tank Drain DRAIN water sediment and fuel grade Flap DOWN CONDITION HINGES SECURITY Aileron CONDITION...

Page 57: ...Strut and Fairings CONDITION SECURITY Leading edge DAMAGE CONDITION Wingtip CONDITION NAV LANDING LIGHTS Flap CONDITION HINGES SECURITY Aileron CONDITION HORNS HINGES SECURITY Fuel Vent CHECKED CLEAR...

Page 58: ...then IDLE CUT OFF Fuel Pump OFF or on as required if engine hot Starter ENGAGE a if engine fires RELEASE b if engine fails to start REPRIME and re attempt to START Mixture FULL RICH Throttle IDLE APP...

Page 59: ...laps SET to TAKE OFF 14 Instruments SET CHECK ALL alternate static normal if fitted Switches SELECTED as required Caution light panel PRESS TO TEST Circuit Breakers CHECK Controls FULL FREE MOVEMENT C...

Page 60: ...efer to Amplified Procedures Cowl Flap SET as required to maintain CHT and oil temperature within limits 4 3 8 Descent Power REDUCE MANIFOLD PRESSURE Mixture ENRICH refer to Amplified Procedures Cowl...

Page 61: ...es specified in the NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS as well as the inclusion of some more generalised procedures that can be better covered by a general descriptive procedure rather than a formal check...

Page 62: ...nd conditions As with any high wing configuration aircraft appropriate elevator and aileron control positions are essential during taxiing operations particularly during strong tail wind conditions Ta...

Page 63: ...he next take off attempt NOTE All take offs are to be made with the mixture controls in the full rich position regardless of the field elevation Turbocharging permits the engine to develop rated power...

Page 64: ...raft The maximum power setting normally used for cruise is 75 of the engine s rated power Power settings below this will result in increased range and endurance corresponding with the reduced fuel con...

Page 65: ...NOTE During let down flight the mixture may require adjustment to obtain smooth engine operation The mixture may require gradual enrichment only sufficient to ensure smooth operation 4 4 10 Approach a...

Page 66: ...Landing In a baulked landing go around the wing flaps should be retracted to 14 immediately after full power has been applied Upon reaching a safe airspeed the flaps should be smoothly retracted to t...

Page 67: ...NTENTS Paragraph Page 5 1 GENERAL 5 2 5 2 TAKE OFF 5 2 5 3 CLIMB 5 7 5 3 1 Scheduled Climb 5 7 5 3 2 Take Off Configuration Climb 5 9 5 3 3 Landing Configuration Climb 5 9 5 4 LANDING 5 10 5 5 AIRSPEE...

Page 68: ...00 feet take off power is set at 40 in Hg manifold pressure at 2500 RPM For pressure altitudes above 5000 ft take off power is limited at 38 in Hg manifold pressure at 2500 RPM The surface corrections...

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Page 70: ...Section 5 Model GA8 TC 320 Performance CASA Approved Page 5 4 13 Oct 2015 C01 01 08...

Page 71: ...928 921 974 2000 1001 965 940 917 895 888 946 4000 966 931 906 883 861 855 919 6000 931 896 872 850 829 822 891 8000 896 862 839 816 796 789 864 10000 862 828 805 783 763 756 836 12000 827 794 772 750...

Page 72: ...06 1164 6000 1175 1143 1122 1102 1083 1077 1139 8000 1144 1113 1092 1072 1053 1047 1114 10000 1113 1083 1062 1042 1024 1018 1090 12000 1082 1052 1032 1013 995 989 1065 14000 986 830 722 620 525 494 92...

Page 73: ...62 828 805 783 763 756 836 12000 827 794 772 750 730 724 809 14000 732 582 477 379 287 258 676 16000 573 425 322 226 136 107 547 18000 414 269 168 74 419 3600 0 1110 1074 1050 1027 1006 999 1050 2000...

Page 74: ...00 0 1285 1252 1230 1208 1189 1182 1230 2000 1253 1221 1199 1179 1159 1153 1205 4000 1222 1191 1169 1149 1130 1124 1181 6000 1192 1161 1139 1119 1100 1094 1156 8000 1161 1130 1109 1090 1071 1065 1132...

Page 75: ...SA Sea Level Weight 1814 kg MAUM Airspeed 71 KIAS Flaps 14 Cowl Flap OPEN Sea Level Gradient of Climb 11 8 1 8 44 5 3 3 Landing Configuration Climb Associated conditions Power Take Off Engine Speed 25...

Page 76: ...craft approaches with sufficient power to maintain a 3 approach gradient at the given airspeed appropriate to weight Before touch down power is reduced to idle After touch down maximum wheel braking i...

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Page 81: ...Power As required for level flight or maximum rated RPM as appropriate KIAS KCAS Flaps UP Flaps 14 Flaps 38 57 56 60 59 59 64 62 63 63 70 72 72 74 80 82 82 84 90 93 92 93 97 100 99 99 100 103 110 113...

Page 82: ...IAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS Up 64 62 67 67 72 74 86 88 14 60 59 65 64 69 70 82 84 38 57 56 61 60 67 67 77 79 NOTE KIAS values are approximate and are based on level flight airspeed calibrat...

Page 83: ...l coarse Airspeed Refer to table below CAUTION PROPELLER WINDMILLING IN FULL FINE WILL REDUCE GLIDE DISTANCE CONSIDERABLY Weight kg Maximum Glide Speed KIAS Landing Speed with Power Off Flaps 38 KIAS...

Page 84: ...107 1 85 58 6000 106 1 82 108 1 87 57 8000 107 1 88 110 1 93 57 10 000 107 1 88 110 1 93 57 12 000 108 1 90 111 1 95 56 14 000 108 1 93 111 1 98 56 16 000 108 1 92 111 1 98 65 2400 25 68 2000 115 1 6...

Page 85: ...2 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT 6 2 6 2 1 Aircraft Weighing Procedures 6 2 6 2 2 Weight and Balance Record 6 4 6 3 LOADING SYSTEM 6 8 6 3 1 Procedure for the Loading Trim Sheet 6 8 6 3 2 Procedure for the Loading...

Page 86: ...icable in the particular country of registration It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that the aircraft is loaded correctly 6 2 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT 6 2 1 Aircraft Weighing Procedures 1 Preparat...

Page 87: ...the aircraft onto load cell platforms afterwards ensuring there is a small amount of clearance between each ramp and load cell to prevent interference from ramps on load cell readings b Park brake is...

Page 88: ...on C of G The sample forms given in Figures 6 1A and 6 1B may be used to assist in correctly recording and calculating these weights NOTE Empty weight includes unusable fuel and full oil 6 2 2 Weight...

Page 89: ...D DATA Load Cell Position Distance mm Reading kg Adjustment kg Nett Load kg Left Wing Jack DW 1285 L Right Wing Jack R Tail Jack DT 6093 T Sum of Nett Loads S X C of G position L R x DW T x DT S i e X...

Page 90: ...Load kg Left Main Wheel DM 1943 L Right Main Wheel R Nose Wheel DN 356 N Sum of Nett Loads S X C of G position L R x DM N x DN S i e X ____ ____ x ___ ___x____ ____ X _________mm Item Weight kg Arm mm...

Page 91: ...Datum MTOW 1905 kg Maximum and Minimum Empty Weight Empty Weight Centre of Gravity Aircraft Firewall Fuselage Station 0 00 0 5 or 10 kg 10 0 kg Revision and re issue by WBCO is required when calculate...

Page 92: ...US gallons or 100 lb per division for imperial trim sheet is provided for fuel calculations 1 Write weights of aircraft pilot passengers cargo and fuel in each of the appropriate boxes down the right...

Page 93: ...nt heading in the appropriate boxes 7 Next to the Zero Fuel write the sum of all the moments in each section and the Basic Moment under the Moment heading 8 Divide the Zero Fuel Moment by the Zero Fue...

Page 94: ...Section 6 Weight Balance Model GA8 TC 320 Equipment List Page 6 10 5 Feb 2009 C01 01 08 This page intentionally left blank 01 Aug 2011...

Page 95: ...C01 01 08 01 Aug 2011 Page 6 11 Section 6 Weight Balance Model GA8 TC 320 Equipment List Figure 6 3a GA8 TC 320 Loading Trim Sheet Metric Units...

Page 96: ...Section 6 Weight Balance Model GA8 TC 320 Equipment List Page 6 12 01 Aug 2011 C01 01 08 Figure 6 3b GA8 TC 320 Loading Trim Sheet Imperial US Units...

Page 97: ...C01 01 08 01 Aug 2011 Page 6 13 Section 6 Weight Balance Model GA8 TC 320 Equipment List Figure 6 3c GA8 TC 320 Loading Trim Sheet Metric Units...

Page 98: ...Section 6 Weight Balance Model GA8 TC 320 Equipment List Page 6 14 01 Aug 2011 C01 01 08 Figure 6 3d GA8 TC 320 Loading Trim Sheet Imperial US Units...

Page 99: ...15 mm TAKE OFF Max 1814 kg Sum of Zero Fuel Weight Take Off Fuel TAKE OFF CENTRE OF GRAVITY Division of Take Off Moment by Take Off Weight Trip Fuel LANDING Deduct Trip Fuel from Take Off Weight Max 1...

Page 100: ...n of Take Off Moment by Take Off Weight Trip Fuel LANDING Deduct Trip Fuel from Take Off Weight Max 4000 lb Aircraft Basic Weight Arm Moment 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200...

Page 101: ...Fuel X 1715 mm TAKE OFF Max 1814 kg Sum of Zero Fuel Weight Take Off Fuel TAKE OFF CENTRE OF GRAVITY Division of Take Off Moment by Take Off Weight Trip Fuel LANDING Deduct Trip Fuel from Take Off We...

Page 102: ...AKE OFF Max 4000 lb Sum of Zero Fuel Weight Take Off Fuel TAKE OFF CENTRE OF GRAVITY Division of Take Off Moment by Take Off Weight Trip Fuel LANDING Deduct Trip Fuel from Take Off Weight Max 4000 lb...

Page 103: ...r There are three distinct areas in which freight can be carried in the GA8 TC 320 as illustrated in Figure 6 4 the main cargo area zones 1A 1B and 1C the cabin baggage shelf zone 2 and the aft luggag...

Page 104: ...um load intensity limits 6 4 1 Cargo Net Ratings The cargo net rating refers to the maximum weight of freight that can be restrained using the appropriate net in accordance with the manufacturer s rec...

Page 105: ...mm 1054 mm MAIN CARGO AREA SLIDING DOOR OPENING 1140 mm 1270 mm 1000 0 500 2000 1500 2500 355 mm 581 mm 927 mm 1054 mm AFT LUGGAGE BIN CABIN BAGGAGE SHELF 617 mm 716 mm 1105 mm 5000 4000 3500 4500 550...

Page 106: ...to Figure 6 6 The throwover net s hook and keepers clip onto Dee rings found on the main vertical net and depending on the size of the freight being restrained the end of the net with the cargo feet...

Page 107: ...the respective wall anchor plates Lastly there are two fittings at the top of the net that must be clipped into the corner roof anchor point see Figure 6 7 for details or the rear shelf floor mounted...

Page 108: ...red by a steel tube integral with the bottom edge of the net that fits into a hole on each side of the bulkhead opening When securing the net insert the left hand end when viewed looking aft of the st...

Page 109: ...ircraft empty weight Operational Equipment Removable items of equipment that are specific to a certain type of operational aircraft configuration such as for carriage of passengers or freight The colu...

Page 110: ...ler Hartzell HC C3YR 1RF F8068 35 4 78 0 1220 48 0 Spinner Hartzell C 3575 P 1 9 4 2 1270 50 0 Airspeed Indicator GA8 341012 15 0 4 0 9 350 13 8 Altimeter United 5934PD 3 0 4 0 9 350 13 8 Artificial H...

Page 111: ...7 7 1943 76 5 Main Wheel Tyre 8 50x6 6 ply 6 8 15 0 1943 76 5 Map Light GA8 331001 15 0 1 0 2 990 39 0 MAP Fuel Pressure Gauge GA8 774014 11 0 4 0 9 360 14 2 Navigation Light Wing Whelen W1285PR PG14...

Page 112: ...in 14V 28V DC DC Converter Ameri King AK 550 6 1 1 2 4 1640 64 6 ADF Indicator Bendix King KI 227 0 4 0 9 336 13 2 ADF Bendix King KR 87 1 5 3 3 253 10 0 Aft Luggage Bin Net GA8 255011 9 1 0 2 2 3995...

Page 113: ...209 3 ELT Artex C406 N 2 4 5 3 5397 212 5 ELT Artex ME 406 1 7 3 8 4746 186 9 GPS Nav Comm Garmin GNC 420W 2 0 4 4 302 11 9 GPS Nav Comm Garmin GNS 430W 3 0 6 6 303 11 9 GPS Bendix King KMD 150 1 8 4...

Page 114: ...22 5 1075 42 3 Passenger Seat Row 2 GA8 252011 11 LH GA8 252011 12 RH 6 9 15 2 1925 75 8 Passenger Seat Row 3 GA8 252011 11 LH GA8 252011 12 RH 6 9 15 2 2677 105 4 Passenger Seat Row 4 GA8 252011 11...

Page 115: ...5 GROUND CONTROL 7 3 7 6 WING FLAP SYSTEM 7 3 7 7 LANDING GEAR SYSTEM 7 4 7 8 SEATS 7 4 7 9 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT HARNESSES 7 4 7 10 ENTRANCE DOORS 7 5 7 11 ENGINE 7 5 7 12 PROPELLER 7 9 7 13 FUEL SYSTEM...

Page 116: ...uated via a bellcrank and pushrod The wing flaps are mechanically opera ted Fuselage The fuselage is of all metal stressed skin aluminium construction and is corrosion protected both internally and ex...

Page 117: ...Ground handling is via a towbar attached to two pegs located just above the nose wheel fork The aircraft is easily manoeuvred by one person provided the aircraft is empty 7 6 WING FLAP SYSTEM The win...

Page 118: ...s dented creased or damaged in anyway maybe due to mishandling being knocked with cargo or kicked by passengers it should be taken out of service For seat repairs refer to the manufacturer The pilot s...

Page 119: ...ted to a maximum of approximately 100 KIAS to minimise air loads on the open door 7 11 ENGINE The aircraft is equipped with a Lycoming TIO 540 AH1A FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet Number E14EA direct...

Page 120: ...eam dropping to the fully open position as the airspeed decreases The alternate air control is a push pull control located beneath the throttle quadrant With the control pushed fully forward in cold f...

Page 121: ...lower left spark plugs and the left magneto fires the upper left and the lower right spark plugs Normal operation is conducted with both magnetos on due to the more complete burning of the fuel air m...

Page 122: ...wo heat exchangers are fitted on the exhaust manifold to provide cabin heating and demisting The one located at the front of the engine provides hot air to the left hand side of the cockpit the other...

Page 123: ...and side of the forward fuselage belly just aft of the sump tank drain The airspaces between the wing tanks and sump tank are interconnected via vent lines that run from each tank to the vent plenum l...

Page 124: ...by a hydraulic line to a master cylinder attached to the respective rudder pedal Each brake is thus independently operated by pushing the top part of the corresponding rudder pedal When the aircraft...

Page 125: ...toggle switch whilst the ammeter indicates the amount of electrical energy produced by the alternator An amber alternator failure caution light will illuminate if the alternator is not delivering ele...

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Page 129: ...r and the altimeter The system is composed of a heated Pitot static probe mounted on the left wing tip Airspeed Indicator The airspeed indicator is calibrated in knots Limitations and range markings i...

Page 130: ...stem is set to warn of an impending stall when the airspeed falls to within 5 to 7 knots of the stalling speed The system will operate reliably in any loading condition or flap setting The warning hor...

Page 131: ...ed Preventative Maintenance Minor Field Repairs 8 3 8 5 ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS 8 4 8 6 GROUND HANDLING 8 4 8 7 PARKING 8 4 8 8 TIE DOWN 8 4 8 9 JACKING 8 5 8 10 LEVELLING 8 5 8 11 FLUID SERVICING 8 5...

Page 132: ...out by a suitably licensed pilot on an aircraft they own or operate 8 2 IDENTIFICATION PLATE All correspondence with the factory regarding your aircraft should include the Serial Number This is the on...

Page 133: ...inadvertent non compliance All maintenance carried out must be correctly recorded and certified for in the relevant log books 8 4 2 Recommended Preventative Maintenance Minor Field Repairs Depending o...

Page 134: ...ipated wind and set the parking brakes Do not set the parking brakes during cold weather when accumulated moisture may freeze the brakes or when the brakes are very hot Lock the controls using the low...

Page 135: ...oints on the left hand side of the fuselage are at the same elevation This can be determined by using a water level Alternatively a suitable spirit level may be used over the top surface of the seat a...

Page 136: ...clearances If the brake pads show signs of excessive wear they should be replaced Park Brake The park brake is a one way valve incorporated in the Brake system The park brake is actuated by raising p...

Page 137: ...he mains will reduce the tendency to sink in Operator experience should be used as a guide to determine minimum acceptable tyre pressures In addition to increased tyre wear operation on hard surfaces...

Page 138: ...o be in flyable storage status Every seventh day during these periods the propeller should be rotated by hand through five revolutions This action limbers the oil and prevents any accumulation of corr...

Page 139: ...etergent provided it is non corrosive and contains no abrasive materials Stubborn oil and grease may be removed using a small amount of solvent such as kerosene 8 18 3 Propeller Care Preflight inspect...

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Page 141: ...ge 9 1 Section 9 Model GA8 TC 320 Supplements SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph Page 9 1 INTRODUCTION 9 2 9 2 LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS GIPPSAERO SUPPLEMENTS 9 3 9 3 LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS NON GI...

Page 142: ...of Supplements shows the CASA Approved GippsAero Supplements available for the GA8 TC 320 at the date of publication of this POH The Log of Supplements page can be utilised as a Table of Contents for...

Page 143: ...Operations 15 Sep 2003 C01 04 18 Bendix King KLN 94 KMD 150 IFR Ops 27 Apr 2005 C01 04 19 Bendix King KT 76C Transponder 15 Sep 2003 C01 04 20 Bendix King KLN 94 IFR Ops 10 May 2005 C01 04 21 Apollo...

Page 144: ...04 52 Mid Continent MD41 12 May 2005 C01 04 53 Mid Continent 4300 411 Electric AI 26 Oct 2005 C01 04 54 Bendix King KCS55A Compass System 26 Oct 2005 C01 04 55 Garmin GTX 330 Transponder 10 Nov 2005 C...

Page 145: ...Argentinean Operations 26 Aug 2009 C01 04 89 Emergency 14V Alternator Operation 1 Apr 2010 C01 04 90 Aero Valley ACP100 300 2 13 Aug 2009 C01 04 91 GA8 TC 320 Weight Indexed T O Performance 27 Oct 20...

Page 146: ...Page 9 6 5 Feb 2009 C01 01 08 Section 9 Model GA8 TC 320 Supplements As Approved...

Page 147: ...5 Feb 2009 Page 9 7 Section 9 Model GA8 TC 320 Supplements 9 3 LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS NON GIPPSAERO SUPPLEMENTS Applicable to aircraft serial number GA8 TC 320________________ Install Doc No Title Date As...

Page 148: ...Page 9 8 5 Feb 2009 C01 01 08 Section 9 Model GA8 TC 320 Supplements Install Doc No Title Date Approved _____________________________ Date _____________________________...