P&M Aviation QUIK GT450, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ting Instructions Issue 1 P M Aviation Ltd Unit B Crawford St Rochdale Lancashire OL16 5NU Great Britain Tel 44 0 1706 655134 Fax 44 0 1706 631561 E E M Ma ai il l f fl ly yi in ng g p pm ma av vi ia...

Page 2: ...re flight Checks 21 4 5 Safety Harness 21 4 6 Ground Handling 21 4 7 Airstrip Criteria 21 4 8 Special Hazards 22 5 Pre flight Inspection 24 5 1 Wing 24 5 2 Trike 24 6 Preparation for Flight 26 6 1 Gen...

Page 3: ...11 7 Secondary Structures and Systems Cockpit and Fairing 55 11 8 Secondary Structures and Systems Electrical System 55 11 9 Secondary Structures and Systems Carburettor Heat 55 11 10 Secondary Struct...

Page 4: ...r personal safety the safety of others and the safe operation of the aircraft it is very important that this operator s manual is read in full before operating or flying the aircraft for the first tim...

Page 5: ...TE This NOTE symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation This WARNING symbol identifies special instructions or procedures which if not correctly followe...

Page 6: ...ch may make a particular item unsuitable for the use for which it was originally purchased He must also satisfy himself totally that a purchased item is suitable for the use to which he intends to emp...

Page 7: ...ght pilot s licence syllabus to attain awareness of the mental and physical requirements necessary for flexwing Microlight operation To ensure a long and trouble free life from your Quik or Quik GT450...

Page 8: ...etre sq ft Square Feet cu in Cubic Inches cm 3 Centimeter Cube mb Millibars N Newton Nm Newton Meter kW KiloWatt HP Horse Power RPM Revolutions Per Minute ft lbs Foot Pounds in lbs Inch Pounds psi Pou...

Page 9: ...1 6 MPH Pressure PSI Pounds per Square Inch in Hg inches of Mercury mb millibar Distances in inches 25 4 millimeters ft foot feet 305 meters Weights Kg kilograms 2 2 lbs 2 2 pounds Misc 1 Pound Ib 0 4...

Page 10: ...h The electric trim system gives precise fingertip control of hands off trim speeds from approximately 50 to 80 mph A roll augmentation system has been developed for the GT450 wing which actuates the...

Page 11: ...Quik Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions 29th March 2007 Issue 1 Page 11 of 68 1 1 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWINGS...

Page 12: ...Quik Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions 29th March 2007 Issue 1 Page 12 of 68...

Page 13: ...s 4 4 Reduction ratio 2 27 1 2 43 1 Overload Clutch No Yes Fuel oil ratio n a n a Min fuel rating 95 RON 95 RON Prop manufacturer Warp Drive Warp Drive Prop type Warp Drive 1 72m 90mm parallel chord W...

Page 14: ...t full power at less than 40mph 75kph 35kt Do not exceed more than 60 of bank ALL aerobatic manoeuvres including whipstalls wingovers tail slides loops rolls and spins are prohibited GENERAL LIMITATIO...

Page 15: ...0kph 10kn 2 2 POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS Engine ROTAX 912 ROTAX 912S Max RPM 5800 5min 5800 5min Max continuous RPM 5500 5500 Idle RPM Approx 1400 Approx 1400 Min fuel spec Min RON 90 EN228 Premium EN228...

Page 16: ...f temperature refer to the Engine Manual for appropriate oil viscosity See also engine operators manual and P M Service Bulletin 0094 for Rotax 912 912S especially if using AVGAS If any limitations ar...

Page 17: ...erate the electric starter FORCED LANDING DRILL Throttles SHUT Both ignition switches OFF Fuel OFF Brakes OFF Harness secure do not over tighten pilots shoulder strap Plan approach Engine off Landings...

Page 18: ...uch as the oil pressure gauge are also essential for flight safety If these basic instruments fail a landing should be made as soon as it is safe to do so In the case of an over voltage fault it may b...

Page 19: ...h you intend to operate Air Law can vary from country to country and from state to state be sure to always fly within the letter of the Air Law that operates in your state or country Make sure you hav...

Page 20: ...ee Section 10 3 Before each flight you should calculate the combined weight of the aircraft fuel pilot and passenger and ensure that it never exceeds 990lb 450 kilograms Fuel Before each flight you sh...

Page 21: ...has been stopped the aircraft has been securely parked and picketed or hangared and the pilot and passenger have disembarked Do not make the mistake of losing concentration just because you have lande...

Page 22: ...OM AHEAD IN CASE THE AIRCRAFT BREAKS FREE WHILE RUNNING UP 2 Check the ground around the propeller area for loose stones etc and remove any such objects 3 Tie the aircraft to a solid object a large an...

Page 23: ...erly strapped in and with his her fingers on the ignition switches at all times when the engine is running 8 Maintain an adequate look out while conducting tests adults children animals may approach f...

Page 24: ...rectly fitted Rigging tool detached and stowed 5 2 TRIKE Action Done Ignition off engine controls closed Front strut secure safety rings attached Pylon catch locked Front tyre inflated and in good con...

Page 25: ...tions 29th March 2007 Issue 1 Page 25 of 68 In addition carry out pre flight checks in engine operators manual You should never under any circumstances consider flying the aircraft before you have com...

Page 26: ...ps etc are secure Pockets empty and no loose objects in the cockpit Describe takeoff landing and intention of flight Explain that there are hot and rotating engine parts directly behind which should n...

Page 27: ...k the aircraft securely All controls should be checked closed and ignition should be off The parking brake if fitted should be applied Check the fuel is turned on ROTAX 912 912S ENGINES Before the fir...

Page 28: ...S ARE ALMOST INVISIBLE AND CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH Extreme care must be exercised during engine warm up Ensure that all spectators children pets are kept well clear of the propeller and the propelle...

Page 29: ...against a full power run up Exercise extreme caution when ground running the engine When starting an aircraft engine it is essential that you keep spectators well clear of the immediate area and ensur...

Page 30: ...e she must fly the aircraft accordingly He must also be trained and in current practice for forced landing procedures This means the pilot should only over fly terrain where a safe landing is possible...

Page 31: ...o the stall a buffet felt through the control bar should be noticed At the stall there may be a mild wing drop with a very new wing at low weight minimum washout situation To recover use standard flex...

Page 32: ...Wing Down Set the parking brake with the aircraft across and slightly downwind Bank the into wind wing down till the tip touches the ground Apply the Velcro parking tie to the control frame Into wind...

Page 33: ...Operators should note that with the engine running above idle the aircraft may tend to creep forward with the rear wheels locked on some surfaces See warning Section 6 4 Inspection The amount of wear...

Page 34: ...to takeoff position WIND DIRECTION STRENGTH within both aircraft and pilot limits ALL CLEAR to taxi to line up for finals check for other aircraft in the circuit Mixture Magnetos Fully rich on both PO...

Page 35: ...emperature at 4000 ft is 32 C 90 F the factor will be 0 52 Climb QUIK GT450 The speed at which maximum climb rate is achieved is 55mph Once established in the climb the bar force can be removed with t...

Page 36: ...at low airspeeds so the bar should be pulled in slightly to increase airspeed before commencing the turn For roll out the control bar is moved towards the lower wing tip and the nose is lowered as the...

Page 37: ...uld be applied to check the nose down rotation and then the pitch adjusted to resume normal flight At the stall a light wing drop may be found but is easily corrected If necessary hold the bar firmly...

Page 38: ...nce on the ground puts unnecessary load on the nosewheel and should only be used in an emergency situation where the available stopping distance is marginal in normal landings the wing should be set a...

Page 39: ...ss wind landings you must inspect the aircraft thoroughly Check the Maintenance and Repair section in this Manual Even after a flight without incident you should still carry out a thorough Post Flight...

Page 40: ...djustments made to the wing to ensure that it is properly trimmed out and flies hands off at the right speed Owners are discouraged from making any adjustments If you feel your new P M aircraft is not...

Page 41: ...d of the leading edge cloth right out near the trailing edge and twist it anti clockwise you should feel it move It will then be held there by the tension Tuning in pitch The GT450 wing is designed to...

Page 42: ...oll response should not exceed 3 seconds at 60mph to reverse a 30 degree bank at a control force of 15kg In addition the response to very small inputs of 1 2kg should be good so that it is possible to...

Page 43: ...km h 80 km h With electric trimmer 74km h 74km h 74km h VNE 184 km h 184 km h 184 km h Flight manoeuvre loads 4g 0g 4g 0g 4g 0g Best rate of climb MAUW 390kgs ISA 4 3m s 4 3m s 6 1m s Airspeed for bes...

Page 44: ...power off 47mph 47mph Best Glide Angle at the above airspeed 8 1 8 1 VNE 110 mph 110 mph Flight manoeuvre loads 4 0 4 0 Airspeed for best rate of climb 55mph 55mph Take off distance to 50 Max AUW 921...

Page 45: ...recovery Min AUW 50ft Max pitch down below horizon Min AUW 30 o Wings level stall power on Min AUW 30mph Max pitch down power on recovery Min AUW 0 o 30 degree banked stalls power off Min AUW 31mph NO...

Page 46: ...h for 912 85mph 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 mph TAS L P H H rs s tatu te m ile s ran g e x 1 0 lph gt450 Endurance hrs range miles x 10 Fuel consumption figures are...

Page 47: ...pty weights for the Quik GT450 are as follows 912 912 S 214kg 217kg 470lbs 477lbs Following modification repair or at any time required by the CAA or other Airworthiness Authority the aeroplane must b...

Page 48: ...Therefore maximum fuel 27 0 718 37 litres or 59 1 58 37 litres FUEL LOADS QUIK GT450 The fuel tank is 65 litres capacity including 1 6 litres unusable giving 63 4 litres useable The weight of the fuel...

Page 49: ...d variation Solo flight is from the front seat only Wing The CG of the wing is critical Due to the materials used and the quality control in manufacture the CG of the wing does not vary significantly...

Page 50: ...ling edge and a spanwise Kevlar tape maintain the wing s performance over a long life The aerofoil section is defined by pre formed aluminium and pre formed aluminium composite ribs with chord wise te...

Page 51: ...iceable in the light weight high power condition above 70mph They also reduce the induced drag and increase trim speed by 5 10mph 11 2 PRIMARY STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS THE TRIKE 1640 H A N GPO IN T PY L...

Page 52: ...d System Fuel is fed from a single fuel tank mounted beneath the seats The fuel system has a fuel cock and external filter backed up by an internal strainer fitted to the end of the fuel tank pick up...

Page 53: ...leaning control is a valve on the instrument panel which applies either ambient pressure rich or partial carburettor venturi pressure lean to the float chambers The pressure can be monitored by a gaug...

Page 54: ...nted via a pipe to discharge clear of the aircraft A sump with water drain is provided The tank may be 49L or 65L the 65L tank has a third mounting point at the centre of the tank Fuel is supplied to...

Page 55: ...gnals to be used in instrumentation Two independent sets of cables to the two separate ignition switches are provided Ignition is independent of the battery alternator regulator system The power avail...

Page 56: ...g that the oil temperature remains within the correct limits is therefore the pilot s Regular in flight checks should be made to ensure that the oil temperature remains within the desired range of 85...

Page 57: ...tice is not recommended as it puts unnecessary load on the system In this case it is permissible to reset the C B after 2 minutes The C B will also trip if the trim motor should run past the normal li...

Page 58: ...Warning folded pylon On pylon fairing Warning Loose hair On seat rear left Warning Hot Engine On rear of cowling Warning hand throttle closed On seat next to hand throttle Operating Instructions On c...

Page 59: ...ng the fitting of optional electrical equipment must not be carried out under any circumstances without official modification authorisation issued by the factory CAUTION When the aircraft is stored fo...

Page 60: ...and secure Hang point roll bearing adjustment bolt secure 7 Control frame uprights straight end fittings and fasteners secure 8 All sail seams intact with no frayed stitching 9 No tears in the sail 1...

Page 61: ...s 10 After fitting the upper surface ribs remove the safety pin from the crossboom restraint cable stud just inside the rear end of the keel pocket Make sure that the crossboom rigging tool extension...

Page 62: ...of the keel Ensure that the previously fitted ribs are pushed FULLY home and that the upper and lower elastics are fitted to all ribs 12 Locate the washout tubes onto the sockets ensuring they are sea...

Page 63: ...d by walking towards the trike when sufficient height has been attained start to allow the A frame to take the weight of the wing When fully up the rear wires will become taught keep the wing horizont...

Page 64: ...ed correctly Now is a good time to inspect the interior of the trike including the engine mounts and fuel lines Depress the drain valve on the underside of the fuel tank and drain off a little fuel in...

Page 65: ...ket Note You may find it convenient to fashion two wooden wedges and jam them one each side of the hang bracket between the hang bracket and the uprights these will hold the hang bracket firmly in a c...

Page 66: ...ging gas strut is not fitted locate the pylon using the over centre catch but do not overcentre lock it at this stage Get a helper to hold the bar or strap it back using the rear seat harness if it is...

Page 67: ...t wheel will roll through the A frame and over the control bar as you do this Remove the safety pin and special nut from the hang bolt and then remove the hang bolt from the hang bracket If electric t...

Page 68: ...n nose down with rigging extension inserted Undo the wing undersurface inspection zips and pass tie down ropes around the cross boom or side wires The nose cone should be removed and stowed under the...