Skyranger BMAA, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...es are imported by Skyranger UK Ltd This manual is a legal document which is approved for use with Skyranger microlight aircraft issued with a United Kingdom Homebuilt Permit to Fly It must remain wit...

Page 2: ...A The Microlight Airworthiness Approval Note recommending issue of a permit to fly Annex B Engine Manual Annex C Maintenance schedule MMS 1 Annex D Weight and balance report for this aircraft form BMA...

Page 3: ...TABLE OF AMENDMENTS Amendment No Date incorporated Signed Skyranger Operators Manual Issue 1 AL0 June 2002 3...

Page 4: ...modifications to a British Skyranger must be approved by either the British Microlight Aircraft Association or the UK Civil Aviation Authority In general the BMAA offers the cheapest and most straigh...

Page 5: ...2 3 2 Pitch trimming is effected by a hand operated lever mounted above the starboard seating position with movement transmitted through cables to a trim tab on the starboard elevator 2 3 3 Roll cont...

Page 6: ...nstrument in mph and in any case will read IAS Indicated Airspeed The difference between IAS and CAS is basically the accuracy of your Pitot static system The IAS limits for your aircraft were determi...

Page 7: ...rmission is required from the host country to fly it overseas However a reciprocal agreement for homebuilt aircraft means that no permission is required for flights to other ECAC European Civil Aviati...

Page 8: ...angles are 60 either way 3 4 8 Maximum Pitch attitudes are 450 nose up and down from the horizontal 3 4 9 Normal acceleration limits are 4g 2g 3 4 10 At least 55kg 121lb 8 stone 9lb must be in the coc...

Page 9: ...on of choke and choke cable Condition and security of all flying controls Check condition of all instruments Check harnesses are properly fitted and not frayed Check seats are secure Check fuel filter...

Page 10: ...down the starboard side of the aircraft and along the starboard wing inspect Static vent is clear of obstructions Condition of door hinges and latches Starboard undercarriage leg undistorted Tyre cond...

Page 11: ...of wheel spat Check for evidence of hydraulic leaks Security of wing strut lower attachment bolt Jury strut brackets Wing struts and jury struts straight Condition of wing covering and security of bat...

Page 12: ...taxiing ensure that the engine has run for at least 2 minutes from cold Do not use high RPM until the engine has reached its minimum flight operating temps 4 3 2 Taxy at no more than a brisk walking...

Page 13: ...worn on the pilots right leg may give control restriction Check visually that the controls are moving in the correct sense H Harness and Hatches Check harnesses and hatches are secure no loose objects...

Page 14: ...tude Allow the airspeed to rise to 60 knots CAS IAS and adopt a climbing attitude to hold this airspeed 4 6 4 When above 200 feet AGL the airspeed can be reduced to 53 knots CAS IAS if a greater climb...

Page 15: ...ake off from a short field If the aircraft approaches the abort point before lifting the takeoff should be aborted by fully closing the throttle and braking firmly 4 8 Soft field takeoff 4 8 1 Select...

Page 16: ...on should be selected As flap is selected a gentle pull on the stick will be required to maintain constant airspeed Therefore re trimming will be required 4 10 2 Roundout should be initiated around 15...

Page 17: ...as a maximum demonstrated crosswind component of 15 knots Cross wind components above 10 knots should not be attempted other than by experienced pilots fully familiar with the type 4 13 2 Either O CR...

Page 18: ...the higher values fuel consumption will be correspondingly higher Cruise is set up in the normal way by selecting the required attitude and power and trimming off any residual pitch forces 4 15 Turni...

Page 19: ...at high power settings Rearwards position of control stick and back pressure Strong pitch buffet as the incipient stall is entered A tendency to roll or wing rock accompanying the buffet To recover n...

Page 20: ...the aircraft is safely above the stalling speed co ordinated aileron and rudder can be used to level the wings 4 18 Aerobatics Aerobatics are not permitted in this aircraft 4 19 Departures from Contr...

Page 21: ...balance sideslips 4 20 2 Pilots should be aware that as the doors are opened the aircraft will experience a tendency to pitch up slightly and re establish trim some 5kn or so slower 4 20 3 The Skyrang...

Page 22: ...igures for your aircraft will be in Annex A 5 3 The best glide speed is 60kn CAS IAS at which a glide ratio of around 9 to 1 may be expected Flying a little slower at 50kn CAS IAS will give the minimu...

Page 23: ...ry grass for your aircraft are contained in Annex A Using the figures above the following additional safety factors should be applied to the distance to clear a 15metre obstacle on the approach taken...

Page 24: ...l 3 wheels are on the ground 6 4 Engine Fire in Flight Close fuel cock open throttle fully make emergency call if time permits when engine stops turn off mag switches and master treat as engine failur...

Page 25: ...on as possible 6 10 Use of Ballistic Parachute if fitted Tighten harnesses fuel cock OFF ignition OFF pull handle make emergency radio call if radio carried Note if a BRS is fitted to this aircraft th...

Page 26: ...l inspection of all nuts and bolts cable routing and attachments 7 2 To remove the wings from the Skyranger Disconnect aileron cables Disconnect pitot line Disconnect flap pushrods Remove safety rings...

Page 27: ...limits at either extreme is potentially dangerous and should not be attempted in any circumstance 8 2 CG Datum The Skyranger CG datum is at the main wheel axles centreline Measurements are in metres a...

Page 28: ...check the forward attachment of the aileron torque tube This has a 6mm bolt acting as pivot for the primary aileron drive horn This will be subject to wear over time Grasp the torque tube at the forw...

Page 29: ...n of all airframe components for distortion corrosion and wear Replace where required Detailed inspection of all critical bolted joints for movement and cracking of holes 9 4 2 Elevator cables should...

Page 30: ...heck main cross beam TU9 for straightness Check the rear fixing of lower cabin side tube TU16 for distortion cracking of U bracket Check landing gear drag link end fixings for distortion and play Stan...

Page 31: ...ed to as the certificate of conformity for the parts fitted must kept with the aircraft logbook If it is not possible to obtain replacement parts consult the BMAA Technical Office for advice 10 4 Repa...

Page 32: ...there is damage to the tyres which shows the inner canvas replace the tyre in question 10 10 Damage to the Fuel Tank The fuel tank should be drained and removed from the aircraft The fuel tank should...

Page 33: ...rcraft Length 5 72m Height 2 4m Span 9 5m Mean chord 1 5m Wing area 14 1m2 Dihedral angle 1 20 Sweepback angle 00 Washout 10 Fin area 0 4m2 Rudder area 0 46m2 Horizontal tailplane area 1 08m2 Elevator...

Page 34: ...ANNEX A MAAN RECOMMENDING ISSUE OF A PERMIT TO FLY The approval MAAN for this aircraft is to follow this page Skyranger Operators Manual Issue 1 AL0 June 2002 34...

Page 35: ...ANNEX B ENGINE MANUAL The operators and maintenance manual for the engine fitted to this aircraft is to follow this page Skyranger Operators Manual Issue 1 AL0 June 2002 35...

Page 36: ...Annex C MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The BMAA maintenance schedule MMS 1 is to follow this page Skyranger Operators Manual Issue 1 AL0 June 2002 36...

Page 37: ...Annex D WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT Forms BMAA AW 028 completed for this aircraft are to follow this page Skyranger Operators Manual Issue 1 AL0 June 2002 37...

Page 38: ...ICATIONS FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE INITIAL PERMIT ISSUE Minor modification approval sheets are to follow this page Minmod No Description Sign and date incorporated Skyranger Operators Manual Issue...

Page 39: ...THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE INITIAL PERMIT ISSUE BMAA MAANs and CAA AANs other than the original approval MAAN are to follow this page MAAN AAN No Issue Description Sign and date incorporated Skyranger Opera...

Page 40: ...Issue 1 AL0 June 2002 40 Annex G INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALS FOR OTHER DEVICES FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT No Description Issue or date Approval Mod No or original equipment F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F...