Pipistrel 1001 AT 912 LSA, Pilot Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...AT 912 LSA Aircraft Registration Number N221PF PIPISTREL VERTICAL SOLUTIONS d o o Vipavska cesta 2 SI 5270 Ajdov ina Slovenia Tel 386 5 36 63 873 Fax 386 5 36 61 263 Email info pipistrel si All rights...

Page 2: ...k POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 ALPHA Trainer LSA 550 kg Authority Verified and approved under the authority of DOA No SLO DOA 002 The airplane must be operated in compliance with information and limit...

Page 3: ...ALANCE 7 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION 8 HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 9 SUPPLEMENTS Table of contents Online updates service notice tracking airworthinress reporting To access all publications that perta...

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Page 5: ...v ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 PAGE Doc Rev Descrip tion Reason for revision Affected pages Authority A00 First ALL SLO DOA 002 Index of document revisions...

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Page 9: ...SECTION 1...

Page 10: ...ION 1 3 1 2 DESCRIPTION 1 3 1 3 CERTIFICATION BASIS 1 3 1 4 THREE VIEW DRAWINGS 1 4 1 5 AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW 1 5 1 6 SYSTEMS 1 6 Powerplant Propeller Fuel System Landing Gear Ballistic Parachute Rescue S...

Page 11: ...ge with a T tail The aircraft incorporates a tricycle landing gear and is equipped with a 59 6 kW Rotax 912 UL or A2 avalable as option The seats are side by side with full dual flight controls and jo...

Page 12: ...1 4 PAGE ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 1 GENERAL Figure 01 001 ALPHA Trainer 1 4 THREE VIEW DRAWING...

Page 13: ...615 lb Design useful load 271 kg 597 lb Maximum baggage weight 10 kg 22 lb Performance Top speed 120 KIAS SL Cruise speed 5300 RPM 100 KIAS SL Endurance at cruise speed 3h 30 reserve Best climb 76 KI...

Page 14: ...imum usable fuel quantity is 34 5 kg 48 L 36 kg 50 L max tank capacity The fuel system is provided with a mechanical pump mounted on the en gine A gascolator that removes water from the fuel system is...

Page 15: ...tion of full control movement will not overstress the airplane VFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position VNO Maximum Structura...

Page 16: ...e above the mean sea level It is the altitude read from the altimeter when the altimeter s barometric adjustment has been set to the altimeter set ting obtained from ground meteorological sources OAT...

Page 17: ...ing certification testing Service Ceiling is the maximum altitude at which the aircraft at maxi mum weight has the capability of climbing at a 100 ft min Unusable Fuel is the quantity of fuel that can...

Page 18: ...ultiplied by its arm Useful Load is the basic empty weight subtracted from the maximum weight of the aircraft It is the maximum allowable combined weight of pilot passengers fuel and baggage Reference...

Page 19: ...oz 1 oz 28 328 g 1 hPa 0 0295 inHg 1 inHg 33 898 hPa 1 kg 2 2046 lb 1 lb 0 4536 kg min 1 kg min 2 2046 lb min 1 lb min 0 4536 kg min 1 l 0 2641 US gal 1 US gal 3 7864 l min 1 l 1 057 US quart 1 US qu...

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Page 21: ...SECTION 2...

Page 22: ...ER OF GRAVITY LIMITS 2 6 2 7 OCCUPANCY 2 6 2 8 FUEL 2 6 2 9 OIL COOLANT 2 7 2 10 FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS 2 7 2 11 MANEUVER LIMITS 2 7 2 12 ALTITUDE LIMITS 2 7 2 13 TEMPERATURE LIMITS 2 8 2 14 MINIMU...

Page 23: ...the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time Vs0 37 Stall speed landing configuration is the stall speed with full flaps 2 at MTOM Vs 43 Stall speed clean configuration is the stall speed wit...

Page 24: ...27 73 psi Maximum Oil Pressure 7 0 bar 102 psi permissible for a short period after cold start MARKING VALUE KIAS REMARKS White Arc 37 70 Flap Operating Range Lower limit is the most adverse stall sp...

Page 25: ...RED LINE MINIMUM NORMAL CAUTION MAXIMUM Tachometer 0 7000 RPM 1400 1400 5500 5500 5800 5800 Coolant Temp 120 C 248 F 120 C 248 F Exhaust Gas Temp 650 925 C 1202 1697 F 650 C 1202 F 750 850 C 1382 1562...

Page 26: ...ger Maximum weight per seat 110 kg 242 lbs 200 kg 440 lbs total Minimum weight solo pilot 55 kg 121 lbs Maximum baggage weight 10 kg 22 lbs only when solid baggage compartment p n 6023077 is installed...

Page 27: ...MITS 4 0 g 2 0 g NOTE Engine will not operate below 0 0 g due to design of engine s fuel and oil system Limitations from Rotax Specification apply 2 11 MANEUVER LIMITS This airplane is certified in th...

Page 28: ...ipped according to the MLE for the planned kind of operation see 2 15 1 VFR night NOTE The minimum equipment list for Night VFR is identical that for DAY VFR but shall include any additional equipment...

Page 29: ...ator Pitch Trim System Fuel Quantity Indicator 1 Fuel Valve 1 Electric Fuel Pump booster pump 1 Anti Collision Lights Oil Quantity Indicator 1 Oil Temperature Indication 1 Parachute Rescue System Pilo...

Page 30: ...s should be avoided Smoking is prohibited Engine 25 C oil temperature to 50 C ambient temperature as per Rotax OM Do not take off with airbrakes extended The 12 V power outlets are not approved to sup...

Page 31: ...book POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 PAGE SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2 17 PLACARDS 2 17 1 PLACARDS EXTERNAL Next fuel tank filler neck Next to wheel tire pressure hatches On each main landing gear wheel fairi...

Page 32: ...door opening latches Next to fuel drain outlet on bottom engine cowling 2 17 2 PLACARDS ENGINE COMPARTMENT On coolant bottle oil bottle OPEN CLOSED 1111907 FUEL WATER DRAIN VALVE Near the oil system...

Page 33: ...E SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2 17 3 PLACARDS INSTRUMENT PANEL EAW MTOW CREW WT 1111921 lbs 1212 lbs min 121 lbs HPH MIC R HPH MIC L 1111830 1111830 or EAW MTOW CREW WT kg 550 kg min 55 kg 1111922 CABIN LIG...

Page 34: ...EV 0 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2 17 4 PLACARDS CENTER CONSOLE Next to fuel shut off valve Next to choke and throttle levers 2x On flap lever 2x Next to cabin air control lever Next to brake lever 2x ON C...

Page 35: ...001 PAGE REV 0 PAGE SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2 17 5 PLACARDS CABIN In front of control sticks rudder pedal adjustment 2x Below each door to depict door handle operation On upper tube in front of pilot 11...

Page 36: ...IONS 2 17 6 PLACARDS BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM On adjecent to parachute rescue system hatch and over rocket position Next to doors 2x Next to rocket exhaust bottom of fuselage Next to activati...

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Page 38: ...keoff Low Altitude Engine Failure in Flight Engine Start in Flight Engine Partial Loss of Power Low Oil Pressure 3 53 STALL RECOVERY 3 11 3 6 SPINS 3 11 3 7 FIRE IN FLIGHT 3 12 Smoke in the Cockpit En...

Page 39: ...GE REV 0 PAGE SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER 3 12 PITOT STATIC MALFUNCTION 3 19 3 13 ELECTRIC TRIM FAILURE 3 20 3 14 BATTERY OVER VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION 3 20 3 15 EXCEEDING VNE 3...

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Page 41: ...the ground Pay special attention to any oil fluid leaks or fuel stains that could indicate engine problems Aircraft emergencies are very dynamic events Because of this it is impossi ble to address ev...

Page 42: ...to continue the flight beyond the nearest suitable landing area CAUTION The following procedures apply to an aircraft configured with all the optional equipment and systems Skip steps that do not appl...

Page 43: ...wn on Ground and Emer gency Ground Egress checklists 3 3 2 EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN ON GROUND 1 Throttle Lever IDLE 2 MAG L MAG R Switches OFF 3 Fuel Valve CLOSED 4 Master BAT Master GEN OFF 5 Booste...

Page 44: ...checklist items as time permits WARNING If a turn back to the runway is elected be very careful not to stall the airplane 1 Best Glide or Landing Speed as appropriate ESTABLISH 2 Fuel Valve CLOSED 3 M...

Page 45: ...here within the normal operating envelope of the airplane 1 Master BAT ON 2 Throttle Lever 10 mm OPEN 3 Starter Propeller not windmilling ENGAGE 4 Throttle Lever slowly INCREASE 5 Master GEN After the...

Page 46: ...nding is assured The following procedure provides guidance to determine and correct some of the conditions contributing to a rough running engine or a partial power loss 1 Throttle Lever SWEEP Move th...

Page 47: ...f valve is malfunctioning In any case land as soon as practical and determine cause 3 5 STALL RECOVERY 1 Reduce angle of attack Control Stick Forward 2 Throttle Lever Full Power 3 Horizontal Flight Re...

Page 48: ...arame ters for any sign of malfunction If a fuel leak has occurred actuation of elec trical components may cause a fire If there is a strong smell of fuel in the cockpit divert to the nearest suitable...

Page 49: ...l Forward 6 MAG L MAG R Switches OFF 7 Land emergency landing AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 8 Master BAT Master GEN just before touchdown OFF NOTE As an alternative putting the airplane into a dive may put the...

Page 50: ...tentional open door operations Be advised that the chances of door failure occuring is higher as the airspeed at which the door s opened at increases If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fum...

Page 51: ...ation T handle from its holder Pull down forward on handle with both hands in a strong steady and continuous motion Maintain max imum pull force until the rocket activates NOTE Pull handle strongly at...

Page 52: ...d prepare for the landing If flight conditions or terrain does not permit a safe landing BPRS deployment may be required A suitable field should be chosen as early as possible so that maximum time wil...

Page 53: ...able life preservers should be donned and life raft should be prepared for immediate evacuation upon touchdown Consider OPENING a door prior to assuming the emergency landing body position in order to...

Page 54: ...N just before touch down OFF 3 10 GENERATOR FAILURE Steady illumination of the GENERATOR FAIL caution light on the switch panel indicates a failure of the generator The most likely the cause of the ge...

Page 55: ...kers CHECK 4 Headset CHANGE 5 Transmission ATTEMPT 6 If unsuccessful TRANSPONDER 7600 3 12 PITOT STATIC MALFUNCTION Static Source Blocked If erroneous readings of the static source instruments airspee...

Page 56: ...N AS PRACTICAL 3 14 BATTERY OVERVOLTAGE MALFUNCTION If the standard lead acid battery is installed and overvoltage occurs over 14 4 V the battery must be disconnected from the system to prevent advers...

Page 57: ...ting ON Watch for signs of icing on the pitot tube In case of pneumatic instrument failures use the GPS information to reference to approximate ground speed Plan the landing at the nearest air port or...

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Page 61: ...ped Starter KEEP CRANKING Throttle Lever Full Power If flames are estinguished MAG L MAG R Switches OFF Master BAT Master GEN OFF If flames persist perform Emergency engine shutdown on Ground and Emer...

Page 62: ...SE Airplane EXIT IN FLIGHT EMERGENCIES ENGINE FAILURE AT TAKE OFF LOW ALT Best Glide or Landing Speed as appropriate ESTABILISH see POH Fuel Valve CLOSED MAG L MAG R Switches OFF Flaps as required Boo...

Page 63: ...ter BAT ON Thottle Lever 10 mm OPEN Starter Propeller not windmilling ENGAGE Thottle Lever Slowly INCREASE Master GEN after engine has started ON ENGINE PARTIAL POWER LOSS Throttle Lever Sweep MAG L M...

Page 64: ...firewall forward Cabin Air Selector Fan Toggle Switch OFF Door Vents As required Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin Door Vents OPEN ENGINE FIRE F...

Page 65: ...OFF MASTER GEN Switch OFF Booster pump OFF Fire Extinguisher if available ACTIVATE If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin When fire extinguished Cabin Air Selector ON Green E...

Page 66: ...tablish horizontal flight without exceeding g load or airspeed limitations BPRS DEPLOYMENT Airspeed MINIMUM POSSIBLE MAG L MAG R Switches if time altitude permits OFF Activation Handle PULL After Depl...

Page 67: ...CLOSED Booster pump OFF MAG L MAG R Switches OFF Radio Transmit 121 5 MHz MAYDAY giving location and intentions Flaps when landing is assured 2 Master BAT Master GEN just before touchdown OFF Seat Be...

Page 68: ...S Seat Belts SECURED After safe touch down MAG L MAG R Switches OFF Fuel Valve CLOSED Booster pump OFF Master BAT Master GEN just before touchdown OFF GENERATOR FAILURE Unnecessary equipment Switch OF...

Page 69: ...set CHANGE Transmission ATTEMPT If unsuccessful TRANSPONDER SQUAWK 7600 TRIM AUTOPILOT FAILURE Airplane Control Graps stick maintain manually If problem is not corrected Trim Circuit Breaker PULL Thro...

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Page 71: ...SECTION 4...

Page 72: ...9 Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Before Taxiing Taxiing Before Takeoff Holding Point 4 5 TAKEOFF 4 14 Power Check Flap Setting Normal Takeoff Short Field Takeoff 4 6 CLIMBING 4 15 4 7...

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Page 75: ...RMAL OPERATION Unless otherwise noted the following speeds are based on a maximum mass of 550 kg 1212 lbs and may be used for any lower actual mass However to achieve the performance specified in Sect...

Page 76: ...iquid reservoirs and lines for evidence of leaking In cold weather remove all frost ice or snow from fuselage wing stabilizers and control surfaces Ensure that control surfaces are free of ice or debr...

Page 77: ...stabilizers CHECK CONDITION 3 Elevator and elevator U piece Condition and movement 4 Rudder Freedom of movement 5 Attachment hinges bolts springs and pins SECURE RIGHT FUSELAGE 1 Wing fuselage seal CH...

Page 78: ...PELLER AND COWLINGS AREA 1 Cowlings Attachment secured 2 Propeller Condition 3 Spinner Condition security 4 Air inlets outlets Unobstructed 5 Oil system breather Check for bloackage WARNING Keep clear...

Page 79: ...ing general condition and wear 4 Wheel Fairing CHECK attachment 5 Chocks and tiedown rings ropes Remove LEFT WING 1 Leading edge Condition 2 NAV AC lights Condition and attachment 3 Flaperon Condition...

Page 80: ...al power keep all personnel and power unit cables well clear of the propeller rotation plane 1 Parking brake ENGAGE 2 Fuel Valve OPEN 3 Master BAT switch ON 4 Master GEN switch ON 5 Generator Fail Lig...

Page 81: ...XPDR SET as required 3 Cabin Heating As required 4 ELT Armed and CHECK refer to OEM for periodical testing 5 Parking brake DISENGAGE 4 4 4 TAXIING When taxiing directional control is accomplished wit...

Page 82: ...mplished when the oil temperature has reached at least 50 C In warm or hot weather precautions should be taken to avoid overheating during prolonged ground engine operation Ad ditionally long periods...

Page 83: ...lty grounding of one side of the ignition system or magneto timing set in advance of the specified setting BEFORE TAKEOFF 1 Seat Belts Secure 2 BPRS activation handle Verify Pin Removed 3 Airbrakes Ch...

Page 84: ...ffs in the flaps up configuration is not approved Soft or rough field takeoffs are performed with 2 flaps by lifting the air plane off the ground as soon as practical in a tail low attitude If no obst...

Page 85: ...OH supplement for additional information about use setting and testing 4 6 CLIMBING Normal climbs are performed flaps UP 0 and full power at speeds 5 to 10 knots higher than best rate of climb speeds...

Page 86: ...ISE Normal cruising is performed between 55 and 75 power Recommended cruise is at 5300 rpm with an expected fuel burn of around 13 6 l h 3 6 US gal h 1 Flaps 0 2 Booster pump OFF 3 Cruise Power SET 4...

Page 87: ...o extend the aircraft s glide distance due to engine malfunction NOTE For flapless approach and landing increase speeds by 5 kts NOTE Flapless landings are permitted only during day time operations NO...

Page 88: ...ll back and apply maximum brake pressure without skidding Keep airbrakes open until reaching taxi speeds Crosswind Landing Normal crosswind landings are made with 1 flaps Avoid prolonged slips After t...

Page 89: ...t use setting and testing 4 12 AFTER LANDING 1 Throttle Lever IDLE 2 Flaps 0 3 Booster pump OFF 4 Transponder STBY 5 Lights As required 6 Airbrakes Close at taxi speed 4 13 SHUT DOWN Leave the engine...

Page 90: ...40 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 14 PARKING 1 BPRS safety pin CHECK Inserted secured 2 Parking brake Engaged only if necessary 3 Fuel Valve CLOSED 4 Chocks Tie downs Pitot Covers As req...

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Page 95: ...tches CHECK OFF Green Electrical Switches ALL OFF Required Documents On Board Flight Controls Flaps Free and Correct Circuit Breakers IN Master BAT ON Master GEN ON Generator Fail light Verify ON Disp...

Page 96: ...Piece Condition and movement Rudder Condition and movement Hinges Bolts Springs and Pins Secure RIGHT FUSELAGE Wing Fuselage Seal CHECK Door Lock Unlock Parachute cover strap covers Sealed and secure...

Page 97: ...ured NAV AC lights CHECK condition Leading Edge CHECK condition Water Drain Holes Clean Fuel Cap CHECK quantity and secure Pitot Tube Cover REMOVED Tube clear Airbrake CHECK condition PROPELLER AND CO...

Page 98: ...and condition Nose Landing Gear CHECK condition Strut CHECK condition Wheel and Tire Condition inflation and wear Wheel Fairing CHECK attachment Shock Absorber CHECK functionality LEFT MAIN LANDING GE...

Page 99: ...GE REV 0 PAGE LEFT WING Leading edge Condition NAV AC lights Condition and attachment Flaperon Condition attachment movement Flaperon gap seal Condition no wrinkles Hinges bolts and safety nuts Secure...

Page 100: ...er Briefed BPRS Safety Pin Removed Seats Pedals Seat belts and Baggage Adjust and Secure Doors Closed and latched STARTING ENGINE Parking Brake ENGAGE Fuel Valve OPEN Master BAT switch ON Master GEN s...

Page 101: ...2500 RPM for warm up Oil Pressure CHECK Choke Slowly close Engine Parameters Monitor Ammeter Indication CHECK Generator Fail Light CHECK OFF NAV AC Lights ON Booster pump ON BEFORE TAXIING Flaps 0 NA...

Page 102: ...tor Fail Light CHECK OFF Voltage CHECK Value MAG L switch OFF note RPM then ON MAG R switch OFF note RPM then ON Engine Parameters CHECK Throttle Lever Set to just above idle BEFORE TAKEOFF Seat Belts...

Page 103: ...rcuit Breakers CHECK NAV COM GPS XPDR SET Altimeter SET Engine Parameters CHECK Flight Controls Unobstructed and Correct TAKEOFF NORMAL TAKEOFF Brakes Release Throttle Lever Full Forward Engine Parame...

Page 104: ...er Full Forward Engine Parameters CHECK Brakes Release Airspeed Indication CHECK Elevator Control Rotate smoothly at about 40 KIAS Airspeed at Obstacle 58 KIAS at 60 KIAS FLAPS 1 at 70 KIAS FLAPS 0 CL...

Page 105: ...H Altimeter SET Cabin heating As required Landing Light ON Fuel System CHECK Engine Parameters CHECK Parking Brake CHECK Disengaged Seat Belts Secure BEFORE LANDING LANDING Approach Speed Reduce below...

Page 106: ...G Throttle Lever Full Forward Airbrakes CLOSE Flaps 1 Airspeed 57 60 KIAS After Clear of Obstacles Flaps 0 Airspeed Vy 76 KIAS AFTER LANDING Throttle Lever IDLE Flaps 0 Booster pump OFF Transponder ST...

Page 107: ...ttle lever IDLE MAG L MAG R Switches OFF Master GEN switch OFF Master BAT switch OFF BPRS safety pin Insert ELT Transmit Light OUT PARKING BPRS Safety Pin CHECK Inserted Secured Parking Brake ENGAGED...

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Page 109: ...SECTION 5...

Page 110: ...N 5 6 5 5 STALL SPEED 5 7 5 6 TAKE OFF 5 8 Take off Performance Effects of Elevation Effects of Outside Air Temperature Effects of the Wind 5 7 CLIMB 5 11 Climb Performance Effects of Outside Air Temp...

Page 111: ...and 1013 25 mbar at sea level The performance tables do not take into account the expertise of the pilot or the maintenance condition of the airplane The performance illustrated in the tables can be a...

Page 112: ...ISA 10 C ISA 20 C SL 25 5 15 25 35 1000 27 7 13 23 33 2000 29 9 11 21 31 3000 31 11 9 19 29 4000 33 13 7 17 27 5000 35 15 5 15 25 6000 37 17 3 13 23 7000 39 19 1 11 21 8000 41 21 1 10 20 9000 43 23 3...

Page 113: ...k POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 PAGE SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE DATA 5 3 WIND COMPONENT EXAMPLE Runway Heading 10 Wind Direction 60 Angle between wind and runway 50 Wind Velocity 15 Knots Component parallel...

Page 114: ...andbook POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE DATA 5 4 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION KIAS KCAS Diagram Conditions Power power level for level flight or max continuous power whichever is less The I...

Page 115: ...s very dependent on the tempo of recovery Typical loss of altitude for recovery Slow recovery without power 150 250 ft Normal recovery with power 100 ft Aggressive recovery less than 100 ft Normal rec...

Page 116: ...the published takeoff performance data by 20 Takeoff performance may vary depending on the wind temperature elevation and wing propeller surface condition CAUTION Calculating take off performance in h...

Page 117: ...555 170 700 213 870 265 1090 332 50 ft 15 m obstacle 870 265 1035 316 1295 395 1420 433 5 6 3 EFFECTS OF OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE The table below provides data about the effect of outside air temperat...

Page 118: ...5 151 480 146 50 ft 15 m obstacle 1130 345 1065 325 965 294 870 265 810 247 760 232 720 220 WARNING Tailwind affects takeoff and landing performance by more than twice as much as headwind does Headwin...

Page 119: ...Best Climb rate 1220 ft min Climb rate at 100 KIAS 800 ft min Best Angle Climb Speed Vx 58 KIAS 5 7 2 EFFECTS OF OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE For every 5 C of OAT increase versus ISA the climb rate decreas...

Page 120: ...ALPHA Trainer is 6000 ft There cruise performance is equivalent or better than above due to IAS TAS relation but fuel consumption is lower At these parameters the fuel burn is around 13 6 litres per...

Page 121: ...until the last moment before touchdown and is performed at own risk PRESSURE Altitude ft DISTANCE ft m SL Ground roll 410 125 50 ft 15 m obstacle 1510 460 CAUTION Landing roll increases by 10 for eve...

Page 122: ...ccording to independent testing performed by German LBA LTF noise reg ulations the airplanes the equivalent exhibited noise measures 55 8 dBa Noise is measured on the ground when the airplane overflie...

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Page 124: ...Operating Handbook POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER 6 1 INTRODUCTION 6 3 6 2 C G SAMPLE CALCULATION 6 4 6 3 WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHART 6 5 SECTION 6 WEI...

Page 125: ...section 6 3 and thus de termine whether aircraft is within the flight limits see section 2 6 A sample calculation is provided for reference WARNING It is the owner and or operator s responsibility to...

Page 126: ...ght and balance chart in section 6 3 to determine whether the aircraft is within the flight limits prescribed in section 2 6 NOTE Calculate the moment for each item by multiplying its weight by its ar...

Page 127: ...6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6 3 WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHART The chart below shows the ALPHA Trainer s mass CG envelope Once the aircraft s takeoff weight and C G have been calculated they can be used to find a...

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Page 129: ...SECTION 7...

Page 130: ...OL SYSTEM 7 7 Elevator Control System Aileron Control System Rudder Control System Wing Flaps Control System Airbrakes Control System Elevator Trim System 7 4 LANDING GEAR 7 8 Main Gear Nose Gear Brak...

Page 131: ...tem Power Generation Power Distribution Switches Warning Lights Circuit Breakers and Fuses Miscellaneous Components 7 9 LIGHTNING 7 18 Exterior Lightning Interior Lightning 7 10 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 7...

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Page 133: ...unnel that covers the elevator control rod The back rest is made out of GFRP and fixed to the bulkhead by velcro for easy access to the baggage compartment The cabin floor is also the lower seat struc...

Page 134: ...lf locking bolt at the location of the front C spar The elevator is designed as a bottom surface supported hinged flap The elevator is actuated through a pushrod connected to the elevator control brac...

Page 135: ...case the horizontal tail plane is removed the U member remains attached to the fuselage whereas the elevator remains attached to the horizontal stabilizer There are no cables in the pitch control syst...

Page 136: ...handle connects to the main flaperon bell crank 7 3 6 AIRBRAKES CONTROL SYSTEM optional Schempp Hirth Style electric servo operated airbrakes are activated by a control switch on the instrument panel...

Page 137: ...uit and acting as parking brake function The brake system consists of a master cylinder activated by the brake han dle an hydraulic fluid reservoirs a single drum disc for Beringer wheels option brake...

Page 138: ...k panel The back panel rests on the cockpit aft bulkhead The seats are not adjustable in position or recline however the back panel can be removed reclined to access the baggage compartment 7 5 4 BAGG...

Page 139: ...he oil temperature reaches 80o C the thermostat opens allowing the oil to flow through the coolers A dipstick is present on the oil tank to check oil quantity CAUTION The engine should not be operated...

Page 140: ...ly accessible to both pilots on the center console They consist of a single lever throttle control and the choke lever Throttle Lever A throttle control lever is located in the central console and con...

Page 141: ...ormation on instrument limit markings refer to Sec tion 2 Limitations A Data Acquisition Unit mounted inside the instrument panel converts analog signals from the COOLANT EGT MAP oil pressure oil temp...

Page 142: ...e maximum usable fuel quantity is 12 7 US gal or 76 lbs 34 5 kg or 48 L AVGAS or MOGAS see chapter 2 Lim itations for applicable fuel grades Fuel quantity is measured by a level sensor in the tank and...

Page 143: ...system will result in decreasing of fuel flow and eventual engine fuel starvation and stoppage If takeoff weight limitations for the next flight permit the fuel tank should be filled after each fligh...

Page 144: ...ttery with main bus Main bus supplies the avionics relay which delivers the power to the switch panel and circuit break ers 12V socket is connected via switch fuse directly to the main battery The 220...

Page 145: ...elay to connect the battery with main bus Main bus supplies the avionics relay which delivers the power to the switch panel and circuit breakers 12V socket is connected via switch fuse directly to the...

Page 146: ...rocedures for additional details 7 8 6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES Individual electrical circuits connected to the Buses in the airplane are pro tected by re settable circuit breakers mounted in the ci...

Page 147: ...and its operation is not time limited 7 9 2 INTERIOR LIGHTNING Instrument Lights Digital instrumentation i e Horis has backlit dimmable LCD displays and illuminated buttons 7 10 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM...

Page 148: ...emperature fresh hot air ratio the flow fan on off and where cabin or windshield the air entering the cabin should go The following are the offered control possibilities The bottom knob on the cabin h...

Page 149: ...icated by the instrument pointers The upper portion of the panel is occupied by a Kanardia Horis Engine Manage ment System display is installed on the right side of the panel Garmin Aera GPS Transpond...

Page 150: ...ION 7 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION Switch Panel A switch panel located in the dash board bolster below the flight instru ments contains the BAT and GEN master switches magneto switches starter button Booster...

Page 151: ...ible from either pilot seat NOTE Please refer to OEM documentation for additional information about individual equipment or for optional equipment not mentioned in the config uration described below T...

Page 152: ...cue System BPRS designed to bring the aircraft and its occupants to the ground in the event of a life threatening emergency The system is intended to save the lives of the occupants but will most like...

Page 153: ...overhead Pulling the activation T handle will activate the rocket and initiate the BPRS deployment sequence To activate the rocket two separate events must occur 1 Pull the activation T handle from it...

Page 154: ...This deceleration increases with airspeed but in all cases within the parachute envelope should be less than 4 g s During this de celeration a slight nose up may be experienced particularly at high s...

Page 155: ...Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 PAGE SECTION 7 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION BPRS installation hatch and belt positioning BPRS installation belts attachment points to fuselage...

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Page 157: ...SECTION 8...

Page 158: ...NTENANCE 8 3 8 4 CHANGES AND REPAIRS 8 4 8 5 SERVICING 8 4 Tire Servicing Brake Servicing Propeller Servicing Oil Servicing Fuel System Servicing 8 6 GROUND HANDLING 8 8 Application of External Power...

Page 159: ...al inspections can be found in the latest revision of the aircraft s maintenance manual The airworthiness authority may re quire other inspections by issuing airworthiness directives applicable to the...

Page 160: ...d at the annual 100 h inspec tions replenishing the system when necessary To replenish brake fluid 1 Chock tires and release parking brake 2 Clean area around the brake handle before opening reservoir...

Page 161: ...oil has pumped through the system properly 4 Pull dipstick clean dipstick and verify oil level 5 Add oil through filler as required to maintain level between indicat ed min and max ticks The capacity...

Page 162: ...Draining and Sampling Typically fuel contamination results from foreign material such as water dirt rust and fungal or bacterial growth Additionally chemicals and additives that are incompatible with...

Page 163: ...he exhaust G If external power will be used to start engine keep yourself others and power unit cables well clear of the propeller rotation plane CAUTION Do not use external power to start the airplan...

Page 164: ...rting and shutdown procedures in addition to taxi and steer ing techniques All Normal procedures apply CAUTION Verify that taxi and propeller blast areas are clear before begin ning taxi Do not operat...

Page 165: ...7 Install a pitot head cover 8 Fold the bottom part of the seat up vertically to prevent any mois ture from accumulating below the seat 9 Cabin a doors should be locked Lock doors at own discretion C...

Page 166: ...thoroughly Any good silicone free automotive wax may be used to preserve paint ed surfaces Soft cleaning cloths or a chamois should be used to prevent scratches when cleaning or polishing A heavier co...

Page 167: ...ser In order to remove especially heavy dirt and grease deposits it may be necessary to brush areas that were sprayed CAUTION Do not spray solvent into the generator starter or induction air intakes 8...

Page 168: ...display with a clean dry cotton cloth 2 Moisten clean cotton cloth with cleaning solution 3 Wipe the soft cotton cloth across the display in one direction moving from the top of the display to the bot...

Page 169: ...ere cleaning solution could cause damage Solvent cleaners and alcohol should not be used on leather upholstery 1 Clean leather upholstery with a soft bristle brush and vacuum it 2 Wipe leather upholst...

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Page 172: ...9 02 PAGE ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook POH 162 00 40 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS PART SUBJECT REVISION 9 S1 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT 0 SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS LIST OF SUPPLEMENTS...

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Page 174: ...PPLEMENTS PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER 9 1 INTRODUCTION 9 S1 3 9 2 ENGINE START UP 9 S1 3 9 3 TAXI 9 S1 3 9 4 TAKE OFF AND INITIAL CLIMB 9 S1 4 9 5 CLIMB 9 S1 4 9 6 CRUISE 9 S1 5 9 7 DESCENT 9 S1 5 9 8 RO...

Page 175: ...aviators saying The only time you have too much fuel is when you are on fire When engaging engine starter wheel brakes MUST be engaged To keep your propeller in perfect shape avoid starting up on area...

Page 176: ...s are an exception There you should line up the aircraft set flaps to 2nd stage step on the brakes apply full power and release the brakes As you start to move pull the stick 1 3 of elevator s deflect...

Page 177: ...ing with the Alpha Trainer is the stage of flight where the most care should be taken The aircraft is aerodynamically clean and builds up speed very fast Start the descent by reducing throttle and kee...

Page 178: ...ers 25 feet start a gentle flare and approach the aircraft must touch down with the main back wheels first so that you will not bounce on the runway After touchdown op erate the rudder pedals if neces...

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