Jabiru J230-D 2020, Pilot Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...Registration Number Airplane Serial Number THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES THIS AIRCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED DATA AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN...

Page 2: ...M F2746 12 US compliant placards Weight and Balance and imperial units added for Jabiru USA 5 Omissions and Errors corrected Minimum Take off Oil temp corrected to be 40o C 104o F 6 Oil spec changed t...

Page 3: ...2 3 FLIGHT OPERATION LIMITATIONS 19 2 4 FUEL 19 2 5 FUEL GAUGES WHERE EQUIPPED 19 2 6 POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS 19 2 7 CROSSWIND 20 2 8 OTHER CLIMATIC RESTRICTIONS 20 2 9 KINDS OF OPERATION 20 2 9 1 JAB...

Page 4: ...Landing 43 4 7 7 After Landing Securing 43 4 8 SPECIAL PROCEDURES 44 4 8 1 Baulked Landing 44 4 9 AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES 44 4 9 1 Preflight Inspection 44 4 9 2 Electric Fuel Gauges where equipped 44 4 9...

Page 5: ...1 AIRFRAME 73 7 2 FLIGHT CONTROLS 73 7 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL 73 7 4 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 74 7 4 1 Powerplant Instrument Markings 74 7 4 2 EFIS EMS LIMITATIONS DISPLAY 75 7 4 3 Required EFIS limitation dis...

Page 6: ...operate the aircraft The operator must be thoroughly familiar with the aircraft and the contents of this handbook before initial operation Thereafter the handbook should be reviewed periodically to e...

Page 7: ...intainers must be aware of any requirements issued by Airworthiness Authorities and available from their respective web sites Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Rec...

Page 8: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 6 28 2 2020 Page 8...

Page 9: ...ation USA FTS Flight Training Supplement ft Foot feet ft min Feet per minute g Acceleration due to gravity Gal Gallon hPa Hectopascal hectopascals HF High Frequency ICAO International Civil Aviation O...

Page 10: ...instrument error Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level KCAS Calibrated Airspeed expressed in knots IAS Indicated Airspeed the speed of an aircraft as shown...

Page 11: ...ure 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 to 1013 hPa 29 92 inches Hg Pr...

Page 12: ...e from the C of G to the reference datum can be found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of the aircraft C of G Arm The arm obtained by adding the aircraft s individual moments and divid...

Page 13: ...metres km 1 Nautical mile NM 1 852 Kilometres km 1 Millibar mb 1 Hectopascal hPa 1 Millibar mb 0 1 Kilopascal kPa 1 Imperial gallon 4 546 Litres l 1 US gallon 3 785 Litres l 1 US quart 0 946 Litre l 1...

Page 14: ...Bulletins Service Letters and any other documents produced by Jabiru Aircraft Australia or the appropriate regulatory authorities Any variation in procedure or failure to operate or maintain the airc...

Page 15: ...wo miles a minute 120 Knots True Airspeed an endurance of around 5 hours and handling which is smooth and stable The large efficient wing easily carries heavy loads and the powerful engine is smooth a...

Page 16: ...bulletins The owner operator of a LSA shall be responsible for notifying the manufacturer of any safety of flight issue or significant service difficulty upon discovery The owner operator of a LSA sh...

Page 17: ...ea Level1 Factored 837 fpm at VY 747 fpm at VX Take Off Distance to 50 Factored 392 m 1286 ft See Section 5 0 for details Landing Distance from 50 Factored 588 m 1929 ft See Section 5 0 for details St...

Page 18: ...d with the flaps deployed Stalling Speed VS 47 Lower end of green arc in Cruise Configuration Stalling Speed VS0 42 Lower end of white arc in Landing Configuration Operating Manoeuvring speed at MTOW...

Page 19: ...g 1323 lb WZWF 2 5 FUEL GAUGES where equipped Fuel pickups are in wing roots Care must be taken to maintain balanced flight at low fuel levels to ensure that fuel can be drawn from both tanks If the a...

Page 20: ...ard J230 D as detailed within this POH is approved for Day VFR Operations only An optional package is available to allow the aircraft to conduct Night VFR Operations Physically this package consists o...

Page 21: ...power for all electrical equipment to be run continuously Below this RPM the alternator may not produce sufficient power and energy must be drawn from the battery if all lights and electrical systems...

Page 22: ...r Particular circumstances such as multiple or unanticipated emergencies adverse weather etc may require modification to these procedures A thorough knowledge of the aircraft and its systems is essent...

Page 23: ...t be aware of the potential at all times Applying carburettor heat is the recommended first corrective measure to be tried in almost any situation for the engine Carburettor icing symptoms include 1 R...

Page 24: ...FF As time permits 3 Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF As time permits 4 Wing Flaps FULL RECOMMENDED 5 Master Switch OFF 6 Braking HEAVY AFTER TOUCHDOWN Engine Failure During Flight 1 Airspeed 65 KIAS 2 Heading...

Page 25: ...NT NO NOT depress starter button while propeller is rotating 1 Ignition OFF 2 Airspeed REDUCE UNTIL PROPELLER STOPS TURNING 3 Establish Glide 65 KIAS 4 Fuel ON 5 Fuel Pump ON 6 Master ON 7 Ignition Sw...

Page 26: ...UCH DOWN 8 Ignition OFF 9 Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF 10 Master Switch OFF Ditching 1 Airspeed 65 KIAS 2 Power if available ESTABLISH 50 ft min 55 KIAS 3 Approach High Winds Heavy Seas INTO WIND Light Wind...

Page 27: ...2 Ignitions ON 3 Electrical Switches OFF 4 Extinguisher ACTIVATE If fire goes out 1 Smoke VENTILATE CABIN DOORS MAY BE OPENED SLIGHTLY 2 Precautionary Landing AS SOON AS PRACTICAL If fire does not go...

Page 28: ...without thinking 3 Land as soon as practicable Loss of Oil Pressure 1 Airspeed 65 KIAS 2 Power IDLE 3 Precautionary landing AS SOON AS PRACTICAL High Oil Pressure 1 RPM REDUCE UNTIL PRESSURE DROPS 2...

Page 29: ...5 5V it is necessary to turn off items such as avionics to prevent damage to them Items with a high current draw like landing lights should be left on Inadvertent Spin Intentional spins are prohibited...

Page 30: ...Revision 6 28 2 2020 Page 30 Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited If icing is inadvertently encountered change flight level or turn back to a region less conducive to icing Monitor ice for...

Page 31: ...t rain only Loss of Primary Instruments 1 Circuit breakers CHECK RE SET ONCE ONLY 2 Master Switch CYCLE OFF ON 3 Land AS SOON AS PRACTICAL WARNING Breakers should only be re set once If there is a ser...

Page 32: ...control can be partially addressed through the use of the rudder 2 The secondary effect of the aileron is to yaw the aircraft Loss of rudder control can be partially addressed through the use of the a...

Page 33: ...ontaining more fuel higher to encourage fuel flow from it into the header tank or to locate a suitable place for a precautionary landing While false indications are possible from this system they are...

Page 34: ...Engine Loss of Power 1 USE OF POWER Continuous RPM up to 3300 is allowed in normal operations In emergencies engine RPM in excess of 3300 may be used but this will only be available at speeds above a...

Page 35: ...to shed electrical loads arise the pilot should use their discretion to turn off all non essential electrical equipment More severe electrical system failures such as those resulting in fire require...

Page 36: ...ser weight Note that generally the best rate of climb speed best angle of climb speed are not used during normal operations This is because they place a higher degree of stress on the engine leaves a...

Page 37: ...N Do not carry out inspection while distracted i e due to onlookers etc The following Figure is to be used in conjunction with the pre flight inspection checklist Figure 4 1 Pre flight Inspection 4 4...

Page 38: ...N Several causes of irregular compression such as leaking valves can lead to extensive engine damage if not addressed The Jabiru Engine Maintenance Manual provides additional details 2 Propeller Prope...

Page 39: ...tral fin Lights CHECK Security 8 Right Wing Leading Edge CHECK for dents cracks hangar rash Tip CHECK for dents cracks hangar rash Tip SHAKE fwd aft up dn check for free play Aileron CHECK Security Fu...

Page 40: ...itches OFF Control lock if fitted REMOVE Fuel valve ON Master switch ON Alternator Warning Light CONFIRM ON Before Start Wing flaps RETRACT Master Switch OFF Control cables fasteners CHECK Rudder nose...

Page 41: ...t CHECK OFF Avionics ON If the engine is hot proceed as for cold engine but do not use choke If the engine is turned by the starter at less than 300 RPM it will not start Note for aircraft not fitted...

Page 42: ...ND CHECK ALL Switches SELECTED as required Circuit Breakers CHECK Controls FULL FREE TRAVEL CORRECT SENSE Elevator trim SET CENTRAL Hatches CLOSED LOCKED Harnesses SECURE all seat belts correctly fast...

Page 43: ...RED Carburettor Heat ON 4 7 6 Normal Landing Airspeed 50ft 65 KIAS Wing Flaps FULL Directional Control RUDDER NOSEWHEEL STEERING Power AS REQUIRED Touchdown MAINS FIRST Hold nose wheel off Braking AS...

Page 44: ...el samples must be taken from all drain points three in total one in each of the two wing fuel tanks and one under the fuselage Aircraft operated from rough strips especially at high altitudes are sub...

Page 45: ...w engine RPM to minimise propeller damage 4 9 5 Engine Management Ground Running The 3300 engine fitted to the J230 D is cooled by air flowing over the engine and oil cooler During ground running care...

Page 46: ...ke off and conducting a full power runup to confirm normal engine operation prior to the next take off attempt Wing Flap and Power Settings Normal take offs are accomplished at full throttle and TAKE...

Page 47: ...during the initial ground roll Positive braking may then be applied depending on requirements and circumstances For maximum braking effectiveness the wing flaps should be retracted and back pressure...

Page 48: ...F 1st Stage Position FOR MAX POSSIBLE RUNWAY LENGTH Engine WARM THOROUGHLY Brakes HOLD FULL ON BY HAND Throttle FULL Wait for engine RPM to peak Brakes RELEASE Elevator FULL BACK until nose wheel lift...

Page 49: ...field approaches require great precision in airspeed and height control Pilots must be prepared to go around early NOTE After heavy braking such as that required for a short field landing brake tempe...

Page 50: ...ew HARNESS SECURE BRACE Aircraft weight MINIMISE Ground inspection walking or driving COMPLETE Surface Test Wing Flaps TAKE OFF 1st Stage Approach FLAT Aim for wheels to touch as near to the target po...

Page 51: ...er displacing threshold to avoid turbulence if safe Wing Flaps AS NEEDED Landing with less flap angle increases approach speed and improves control authority Angle of attack increases and approach ang...

Page 52: ...nt AS FOR WING LOW METHOD Aircraft positioning configuration AS FOR WING LOW METHOD Runway Alignment SET EARLY Allow a long final leg On Final CRAB AIRCRAFT Adjust aircraft heading so that its course...

Page 53: ...nt of an inadvertent spin 4 10 9 Side Slips Side slips are a means of losing excess height during the approach to landing A side slip is where a pilot deliberately inputs crossed controls i e right ru...

Page 54: ...position ii Runway altitude above sea level iii Runway slope and surface paved sand gravel grass wet or dry iv Aircraft configuration flap angle spats fitted or removed v Pilot skill The distances qu...

Page 55: ...next Values used for flight planning should be based on previous experience with the specific aircraft wherever possible Fuel consumption values given are averaged Actual values will vary slightly fr...

Page 56: ...3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR SYSTEM CALIBRATION KIAS KCAS Flaps UP Flaps Take off Flaps Landing 42 40 45 43 43 47 45 45 45 50 48 48 48 56 53 54 54 57 54 55 55 63 60 60 60 73 70 70 70 85 81 82 82 94 90 106 101...

Page 57: ...Edge Levelling Means Longitudinal Spirit Level placed on the lower section of the door frames left or right side Lateral Spirit Level placed on the flap drive cross tube inside the fuselage in the roo...

Page 58: ...ilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 6 28 2 2020 Page 58 6 1 BAGGAGE ZONES The cabin has two baggage zones Figure 6 1 Baggage Zones Baggage is restrained using the straps fitted in t...

Page 59: ...al operating regulations Electrical Power Alternator 1 Battery 1 Voltage Indicator 1 Fire Protection Portable Fire Extinguisher A R As required per local operating regulations Flight Controls Pitch Tr...

Page 60: ...May be carried on the pilot Turn Co ordinator A R As required per local operating regulations Pitot Static System 1 Transponder A R As required per local operating regulations Engine Indicating Cylin...

Page 61: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 6 28 2 2020 Page 61 6 3 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT DATA Insert Page 6 2 here...

Page 62: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 6 28 2 2020 Page 62 Insert Page 6 3 here...

Page 63: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 6 28 2 2020 Page 63 Insert Equipment List here...

Page 64: ...the Crew Weight Scale 1 3 Move vertically downward one line on this scale for each 10 kg of weight that is placed on the front seats and mark a point 1 4 Move horizontally to the left from the point m...

Page 65: ...marked in Step 2 10 to intersect a sloping line in Fuel Chart and mark a point at this location 2 9 Continue the Vertical Line began in Step 2 8 down to intersect with the Zero Fuel Weight Line drawn...

Page 66: ...t Baggage Ladder Go down 1 line per 5kg in either zone i e 10kg in Zone A 5 kg in Zone B go down 3 lines Fuel Ladder Go down 1 line per 10L f uel Aircraft Index Units Fuel Index Units Come right 1 lin...

Page 67: ...ty aircraft s index STEP 3 Draw a line down from the Aircraft Index to the Baggage Zone A Index ladder Move 1 line right for every 10kg of crew every 5kg in Baggage Zone A STEP 3A Repeat above for Bag...

Page 68: ...he Crew Weight Scale 1 3 Move vertically downward one line on this scale for each 20 lb of weight that is placed on the front seats and mark a point 1 4 Move horizontally to the left from the point ma...

Page 69: ...ed in Step 2 10 to intersect a sloping line in Fuel Chart and mark a point at this location 2 9 Continue the Vertical Line began in Step 2 8 down to intersect with the Zero Fuel Weight Line drawn in S...

Page 70: ...970 920 870 820 770 720 Crew Ladder Go down 1 line per 20lb crew weight Baggage Ladder Go down 1 line per 10lb Fuel Ladder Go down 1 line per 3 US Gallons f uel Aircraft Index Units Fuel Index Units...

Page 71: ...Come right 1 line per 10lbs baggage Baggage Zone A Index Units Come right 1 line per 10lbs baggage STEP 5 Starting from the aircraft empty weight draw a line as shown coming down 1 line per 20lb crew...

Page 72: ...2 2020 Page 72 7 DESCRIPTION of AIRPLANE SYSTEMS 7 0 GENERAL The Jabiru J230 D is a high wing strut braced monoplane The aircraft layout is shown below Figure 7 1 Three View Drawing of the J230 D Fig...

Page 73: ...ed to the nose leg so that it moves in concert Main wheel brakes non differential with a lockable park brake are provided The aircraft is equipped with an elevator trim system to minimise pilot loads...

Page 74: ...RPM 2851 3300 USA only Cylinder Head Temperature Up to 180 C 356 F 200 C 392 F 180 C 200 C 356 392 F Oil Pressure 80 kPa 11 psi 220 525 kPa 31 76 psi 525 kPa 76 psi 80 220 kPa 11 31psi Oil Temperatur...

Page 75: ...hite arc Stall speed clean VS1 bottom of green arc 7 4 4 Required EMS Displays RPM Red line Maximum continuous CHT Top of CHT green arc bottom of yellow arc Maximum Take Off CHT Red line for CHT top o...

Page 76: ...urer Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd Model C000262 D60P55 Type Wooden Fixed Pitch Number of blades 2 Diameter 1524 mm 60 in Pitch 1397 mm 55 in Max RPM 3300 7 6 2 Jabiru Fixed Pitch Composite Scimitar Propell...

Page 77: ...ckpit Placards General Warning Placard P No 5A076A0D Fitted On The Cabin Roof Forward Of The Front Wing Spar Carry Through Beam LSA Placard P No 5A060A0D OR LSA Placard P No 5A060A1D Jabiru USA Fitted...

Page 78: ...atics No Operations in IMC P No 5A141A0D Fit to Instrument Panel Owners Manual P No 5A075A0D Fitted to Inside of RH Door above the Door Pocket Door Open LHS P No 5027094 OPEN Fitted to the Outsides of...

Page 79: ...Equipped Metric Litres US gallons Fit inside wing root immediately aft of windows through to electric fuel gauge senders Compass Card P No 5123024 Fit in compass card holder attached to compass Baggag...

Page 80: ...le 2 15 1 7 7 2 Cockpit Controls Trim Position P No 5A031A0D 1 OFF Fit to centre console beside of elevator fwd stop between trim levers Brake On P No 5A031B0D Fit to centre console beside brake lever...

Page 81: ...lation P No 5A062A0D Attach to left side of nose wheel spat Main Wheel Inflation P No 5A061A0D Attach to outsides of main wheel spats Engine Oil P No 5A008A0D Attach to inner face of door in top engin...

Page 82: ...0 Page 82 Earth on Post P No 5A066A0D Attach to upper wing skin beside fuel filler earth post No Step P No 5A006A0D Qty 2 required Fit to top of main wheel spats Earth on Exhaust P No 5029094 Attach t...

Page 83: ...ce at all times Using the controls in this manner makes it less likely for a gust of wind to catch the aircraft and deflect or flip it The carburettor heat control knob should be pushed full IN that i...

Page 84: ...xposed conditions or where strong winds are predicted it is recommended that the aircraft be secured by a fourth point at the nose leg Pass a rope around the nose leg within the nose leg housing and a...

Page 85: ...ng used by the colour of the sample Blue for AVGAS 100LL green for AVGAS 100 130 j Disconnect the earth cables Stow the cables step ladder fuel hose and any other equipment securely away from the apro...

Page 86: ...for at least 5 minutes before measuring oil level c Open the oil door on the upper cowl Remove the dipstick from the engine and wipe clean with a clean rag d Re fit the dip stick to the engine It mus...

Page 87: ...have detrimental effects on airworthiness maintenance and safety a Compared to AVGAS the chemical delivery and storage quality control requirements for MOGAS are much less stringent Because of this th...

Page 88: ...craft due to the way they absorb moisture from the air and change over time d Further information on fuels including Ethanol content is given in Jabiru Service Letter JSL007 Any operator considering u...

Page 89: ...ese solvents will soften and craze the Plastic DO NOT use a canvas cover on the windshield or windows as the cover may scratch the plastic Interior Surfaces Interior surfaces should be cleaned with a...

Page 90: ...Engine Compartment The engine should be kept clean since dirty cooling fins and baffles can cause overheating of the engine Also cleaning is essential to minimise any danger of fire and provide easy...

Page 91: ...tions 9 1 INFORMATION FOR THE OWNER 9 1 1 IMPROVEMENTS OR CORRECTIONS In the interests of product development we encourage owners to make suggestions related to design improvements However the final d...

Page 92: ...ion Aircraft S No Engine S No Details of item Name of Reporter Preferred Contact Details of Reporter 9 1 3 OWNER CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTICE Each owner operator of a LSA is responsible for providing the...

Page 93: ...ents available for the J230 D at the date of publication of this POH The Log of Supplements page can be utilised as a Table of Contents for this section A check mark in the Install column indicates th...