North Wing Scout X-C 912, Pilot Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Model Scout X C 912 Version 2 2 Released Date 3 14 2012 Page 1 Manufacturer North Wing UUM Inc 103 Gala Ave Chelan Wa 98816 USA Phone 509A886A4605 Fax 509A886A3435 Website ultrikes northwing com ...

Page 2: ...driver Dual K N SP2704 Air filters Oil cooler chrome sirocco Wing tip position strobe lights Oil thermostat Kuntzleman Strobe Single Smart Carb Heat Wing Interior Quest GTA5 4 point front Seat Belt Mustang 3A15 MP2A15 3 point Rear seat belt and shoulder harness Conquest 13 6 Electrical system Propeller Battery 12v 17Ah Warp Drive 68 3 blade serial no__________ Relay fuse box NW system Aero LuxA 67...

Page 3: ...and Rapids EIS Fuel quantity guage Options 40 amp external alternator Communications MGL Instrument Micro Air Radio 760 VHF Comm radio Antenna Micro Air Training DAbars Lynx intercom Rear throttle and steering bar Apache Fairing Landing Gear 11 gallon fuel tank old Hegar 4 Dual rear disk brakes UMA instrument lights Hegar 6 aluminum wheels Lighted switch panel 6 Tires 4 to 6 ply ACS keyed ignition...

Page 4: ...Drain Front Fender Engine Vibration Mounts Front Root Tube Engine Support Tubes Body AFront Bracket Engine Mount Plates Dash Brackets Engine AntiAsway Bars Jam Nuts Windshield Muffler Mounts safety Main Root Tube Battery Battery Mount Seat Belts Radiators Mounts Front Seat Rail Expansion Tank and Hoses Rear Seat Rail Fuel Pump mounted Spring Assist Fuel Lines Primer Bypass Mast Restraint Pulley Ba...

Page 5: ...Gear Lube Weight and Loading Placard 2 Cycle Oil for Injection SS I D Tag Fuel No Leaks Passenger Warning Fuel Gauge Calibration All Other Placards and Decals Post Production Flight TRIKE MODEL______________SERIAL ____________DATE___________ DEALER______________________AIRCRAFT OWNER____________________ All Junctions are properly assembled and all fasteners are proper and secure per torque require...

Page 6: ...your North Wing trike with North Wing registry The registry is located on North Wing web site home page Failure to do so means you are not in compliance and you are flying an illegal aircraft Statement This Light Sport Scout XAC weight shift aircraft has been manufactured in accordance with the ASTM specification F 2243A04 each Scout XAC 912 TRIKE includes a Pilot Operating Handbook POH The conten...

Page 7: ...Amendment Record Sheet NOTE North Wing s manuals will be revised as necessary Registered North Wing LSA owners will be notified of any changes and directed to the North Wing web site http www northwing com for the applicable pages The amended pages should be printed and the prior page replaced in the folder as soon as possible The amendment table should at that time be updated with the appropriate...

Page 8: ...Prohibited Maneuvers 19 2 8 Engine Temperature Limits 19 2 8 1 Engine Cooling 19 2 8 2 Fuel and Fuel Capacity 19 2 8 3 Engine lubricating Oil Gear lubrication 19 3 Emergency Procedures 20 3 1 Engine Failure On Take off 20 3 2 Engine Failure at Altitude 20 3 3 Forced Landings 21 3 4 InAFlight Engine Fire 21 3 5 Sail Damage in Flight 21 3 6 Propeller Damage 21 3 7 Optional parachute system 22 3 8 Fa...

Page 9: ...stems 43 7 6 1 Rotax Exhaust System 43 7 6 2 Carburetors and Air Filters 43 7 6 3 Radiator 43 7 6 4 Fuel Pump 44 7 6 5 Fuel Gage Sending Unit 44 7 6 6 Gearbox 44 7 7 Recommended Fluids 44 7 8 Propeller 46 7 9 Wing 46 7 10 Ballistic Recovery System BRS Parachute 47 8 Handling Service and Maintenance 48 8 1 Servicing Fuel Oil and Coolant 48 8 2 Transporting 48 8 2 1 Enclosed Trailers 48 8 2 2 Open T...

Page 10: ...ght Weight of aircraft with all fluids full Empty Weight The weight of the aircraft with no fuel oil or water CG Center of Gravity FAA United States Federal Aviation Administration fpm feet per minute CAS Calibrated Airspeed temperature and pressure compensated airspeed IAS Indicated Airspeed as displayed on the cockpit mounted airspeed indicator Landing Approach Speed the airspeed which allows co...

Page 11: ...urement The following conversion factors are presented as a ready reference for conversion to metric units if necessary Conversion Factors 1 Pound lb A 0 4536 Kilogram kg 1 Pound per sq inch psi A 6 895 Kilopascal kPa 1 Inch in A 25 4 Millimeters mm 1 Foot ft A 0 3048 Meter m 1 Nautical Mile A 1 15 Statute Miles SM 1 Statute Mile A 869 Nautical Mile 1 Statute Mile A 1 609 Kilometers km 1 Nautical ...

Page 12: ...ct North Wing UUM and we will help you find one The pilot in command alone is responsible for ensuring the continued airworthiness of this aircraft and for its operation within the limits detailed herein All persons entering this aircraft do so at their own risk 1 3 1 Warning Notice WARNING NO WARRANTY IS MADE OR IMPLIED OF ANY KIND NO WARRANTY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH ...

Page 13: ...5 cm WHEEL BASE CENTER LONG 70 in 178 cm TRIKE WIDTH OUTSIDE WHEEL PANT 75 in 191 cm TRIKE LENGTH WITH WING 125 in 318 cm TRIKE LENGTH WITHOUT WING 111 in 282 cm OVERALL HEIGHT C B forward 118 in 299 cm OVERALL HEIGHT WING LEVEL 102 in 259 cm Scout XC Apache Mustang III 15 DIMENSIONS USA METRIC WING SPAN 31 5 ft 9 5m WING AREA 160 sq ft 15m ASPECT RATIO 5 8 5 8 WING WEIGHT 115 lbs 52kg WING LENGTH...

Page 14: ...48 m WHEEL BASE CENTER WIDE 65 in 165 cm WHEEL BASE CENTER LONG 70 in 178 cm TRIKE WIDTH OUTSIDE WHEEL PANT 75 in 191 cm TRIKE LENGTH WITH WING 130 in 318 cm TRIKE LENGTH WITHOUT WING 111 in 282 cm OVERALL HEIGHT C B forward 118 in 299 cm OVERALL HEIGHT WING LEVEL 102 in 259 cm Scout X C 912 Navajo Mustang III 15 TRIKE LENGTH WITHOUT WING 100 in 254 cm TRIKE LENGTH WITH WING 114 in 290 cm 1 4 1 Ma...

Page 15: ...rical System A A selfAcharging system that powers all accessories made up of OME components i e hot box electrical system and EIS digital gauge Rotax 912ul Engine A Manufactured by Bombardier Cooling System A Engineered to keep your engine running at optimal temperature Exhaust System Dual Exhaust A Durably mounted to the engine Warp Drive Composite constructed for smooth and balanced combination ...

Page 16: ...ons Always take off and land directly into the wind NEVER take off or land with the wind You should never attempt to operate your TRIKE without proper training Use of helmets is always recommended Your TRIKE should always be operated within the legal boundaries set up by the FAA for these types of crafts This means you must be a licensed pilot and have your craft legally registered with the FAA an...

Page 17: ...euvering and Never Exceed Speed Conquest 13 6 Va 75 mph A Do not make fast or full control movements at or above this speed Vne 90 mph A Do not exceed this speed in any operation GTA5 Va 75 mph A Do not make fast or full control movements at or above this speed Vne 85 mph A Do not exceed this speed in any operation Mustang IIIA15 Va 60 mph A Do not make fast or full control movements at or above t...

Page 18: ...405 lbs Scout XAC Apache Total max crew weight w full fuel 435 lbs Scout XAC Navajo NOTE Max crew weight can change depending if the trike is full of fuel NOTE Minimum flight crew is 1 person Front Seat Maximum crew is 2 persons Wet and Empty weights are defined in Section 1 1 2 4 Maximum Wind Maximum wind speed 20 mph no gust factor Maximum cross wind 10 mph no gust factor Cross wind take offs an...

Page 19: ...ht endorsement 2 8 Engine Temperature Limits Max RPM 5800 rpm for take off 5500 rpm continuous operation Max EGT 1620º F Max CHT 300º F 2 8 1 Engine Cooling We use the Rotax suggestion of 50 nonAcorrosive antifreeze to pure water Warning do not open the cooling system when engine is hot For complete coolant specifications see Rotax manual or Rotax Service Instruction SIA 912A016 current revision 2...

Page 20: ...f you should attempted to restart the engine Adequate fuel Mag switch on Choke lever in off position The most likely emergency in flight is loss of engine power The first priority in such an occurrence is to pick out an emergency landing site and begin procedures to approach and land maintaining control of the aircraft throughout If you are at low altitude you may have very little time to make a s...

Page 21: ...f the parachute igniting also 7 Do not use the parachute at higher altitudes use that altitude to put out the fire fly the aircraft to within 700 ft of the ground over the best looking terrain to come down under parachute 8 After landing evacuate aircraft ASAP Advise your passenger what to do upon landing Help your passenger to get out as soon as you re out 3 5 Sail Damage in Flight Sail damage in...

Page 22: ...ition If the ignition switch will not turn off the engine you can use the choke to stop the engine by flooding it Do not try to restart the engine till the problem has been found and fixed 3 9 Spins and Spiral Descending turns Deliberate spins and severe spiral turns are prohibited in this aircraft A spin is a difficult situation to get into Flex wings resist spins and you would have to physically...

Page 23: ...ining 4 2 Wing Setup from Shipping Box See wing manual provided by the wing manufacturer 4 3 Wing Setup and Breakdown Procedure See wing manual provided by the wing manufacturer 4 4 Attaching Wing to Trike Once the wing is setup it is ready to be attached to the trike When done properly this is a very simple task that should take no more than 5 minutes to complete The detailed recommended procedur...

Page 24: ...wing is nearly parallel with the ground and walk around behind the downtubes so you can reach the hold down rope and the pivot block assembly At this point the trike wing and YOU should be positioned as shown in Figures 2 and 3 below Be sure to hold on to the wing to balance it in this position until the pivot block is attached Figure 2 Starting Position Figure 3 Front View 6 Rotate the wing backw...

Page 25: ...le The safety cable should wrap once around the keel tube between the pivot block and the control frame apex as shown in Figure 7 This is also a good time to preflight the bolts in the control frame apex and the cross tube pull back cable Figure 6 Attach BRS Straps Figure 7 Attach Safety Cable 11 Reinstall the nose cone on the wing nose Figure 8 12 Your wing is now ready to lift into position The ...

Page 26: ... Version 2 2 Released Date 3 14 2012 Page 26 13 Install the bolt nut and safety clip on the nose compression strut Figure 11 Figure 8 Reinstall Nose Cone Figure 9 Lift Wing into Position Figure 10 Seat Compression Strut Figure 11 Install Nut in Compression Strut ...

Page 27: ...ground steering Check for security of the nose wheel on its axle with nut secure security of wheel fork and pivot bolts Wheel and fork turns freely Instrument Pod instruments switches displays Check that instrument pod is secure Navajo all instruments and switches secure Switches in safe position before engine startup Front t Rear seat belts left hand side Check that front seat and seat belts are ...

Page 28: ...buretor and mounting throttle and choke linkages fuel lines and air filter is secure Right hand suspension Check that all right side suspension pivots are smooth and free from excessive wear shocks and tubes in good order Wheel tire and axle right side Check that right side tire is in good condition properly inflated axle secure axle nut secure Strobe light Check strobe light for secure mounting w...

Page 29: ...preflight checklist for exact procedures to follow Nose wheel and ground steering Instrument Pod instruments switches displays Front seat belts left hand side Rear seat and belts left hand side Rear suspension and pivots left side Wheel tire and axle left side Battery radiator and radiator mounts Left side of engine Coolant overflow bottle and header tank Oil tank Fuel quantity Fuel sample Propell...

Page 30: ...nded flight Full free wing movement Completed Passenger Briefing Completed Safety Belts Secure Helmets Secure Intercom Connection Secure and intercom volume adjusted Brakes On Park Parachute if installed Remove Safety Pin Wing base tube Secure For the person in the front seat the seat belts should be fastened as shown below even when there is a person in the back seat This prevents the shoulder ha...

Page 31: ...t 2000 rpm after engine is warm 4 9 Taxiing To taxi Take the parking brake off Use engine power as needed to maintain 5 mph tax speed Do not taxi faster than 5 mph Control bar in trim position if no wind For windy conditions keep the top of the wing dipped into the wind by approximately 10 degrees For a tailwind hold base tube out beyond trim about 3 4 inches For a headwind hold base tube in from ...

Page 32: ...free and clear Move base tube full out to compression strut and full back to chest Move base tube at least 18 left then 19 right of center to assure no binding occurs E Engine runAup and checks With foot on brake set engine to about 3500 rpm Confirm that choke is off Perform mag check speed change should be within 300 rpm for each side of mag check Note EGT should have increased to about 800 degre...

Page 33: ...ression strut nose tube When the nose wheel lifts off the ground smoothly but without hesitation bring the base tube back until it is about 2 behind the normal trim position This will provide a little excess speed in case of an engine out while close to the ground Keep the base tube behind the trim position faster until an altitude of at least 300 feet AGL is achieved At that point the base tube c...

Page 34: ... You will need to adjust the approach speed for the conditions you are flying in The general rule is the more active air the more airspeed If a go around becomes necessary add power and lower angle of attack for max control then start your climb out 4 13 Cross Wind Landings and Take Off Beginners and novice pilots should limit crosswind conditions to less then 30 degrees and 5 mph with no gust fac...

Page 35: ...h Speed for Best Angle of Climb Vx 60 mph Glide Ratio 6 1 best L D 60 mph Best Rate of Climb 600 fpm at gross weight 65 mph Landing Distance 800 feet at gross weight Wing QUEST GT5 Power 80 horsepower 5800 RPM Cruise Speed 65 mph Speed for Best Angle of Climb Vx 60 mph Glide Ratio 6 1 best L D 60 mph Best Rate of Climb 600 fpm at gross weight 65 mph Landing Distance 800 feet at gross weight Wing M...

Page 36: ...at will increase take off distance iej Pilot is require to take into account all factors and determine if a safe departure is possible o Grass runway o Tail wind o Loss of power o Uphill takeoff o High temperature o High humidity o Altitude Mustang 15 A 1000 ft 850 fpm Quest GT5 1050 ft 825 fpm Conquest 13 6A 1050 ft 800 fpm 5 3 Rate of Climb Sink The Best Rate of Climb VY values below are for a c...

Page 37: ...lons per hour Average cruise settings around 4500 rpm should yield 3 3 5 US gallons per hour depending on DA and gross weight See Rotax Operators Manual for fuel consumption chart 5 5 Speed Speed at any trim will be affected by the weight of the trike loading and RPM For example the trim speed for forward most trim will be approximately Mustang 3 15 65 mph 700 lbs 60 mph 1060 lbs Quest GT5 75 mph ...

Page 38: ..._____________________________________________ Empty Weight ___________________________________________ Gross Weight_____________________________________________ Useful Load______________________________________________ Wing Make and Model_____________________________________ Notes Rear seat falls in the Center of Gravity and is not a factor Empty Weight The total weight of the complete trike with ...

Page 39: ...oy and 6061AT6 Alum This gives it the strength it needs to support the occupants and flight loads Back Frame spine The back frame is unique to the North Wing Scout XAC It is the main component that all other parts attach to It is made of strong chromeAmoly alloy tubing steel tubing and plate MastA Another very unique feature to the Scout XAC is the Dual Mast This allows for comfortable shoulder an...

Page 40: ... the right side of the front fork Engine RPM is increased by pushing the throttle lever forward with your foot Release pressure to reduce RPM If you choose the instructor package option rear throttle is on the right rear steering bar which allows the throttle to be controlled from the rear seat Choke A The engine choke is located below the pilot seat on the right side The choke is used to aid in e...

Page 41: ... monitors vital engine functions as well as providing valuable flight information such as altitude and rate of climb The EIS system can be set with limits on each of the inputs it monitors and will trigger the warning light when any of the limits are exceeded To get the most out of the EIS system it is strongly recommended that you carefully read the EIS manual that came in your Scout XAC 912 docu...

Page 42: ...power to all onboard accessories as well as keeping the starting battery charged The main components of the electrical system are Lighting Coil A An integral part of the Rotax engine the lighting coil provides AC output Regulator rectifier A Located on the fuse box Hot Box or the back frame the regulator rectifier receives the AC input from the lighting coil and converts it to a 12 volt DC output ...

Page 43: ...l performance and reliability for your engine The exhaust system should never be altered in any way The joints between the sections of the exhaust should periodically be lubricated with antiA seize compound to allow the joints to remain flexible The springs and the rest of the exhaust system should be carefully inspected before every flight Optional ceramicA coated exhaust is available 7 6 2 Carbu...

Page 44: ...uces it down to the proper RPM range for the propeller The gearbox uses engine oil for lubrication so it is important to use an oil recommended by Rotax with a gear additive See Rotax engine manual or SIA912A016 current revision for details 7 7 Recommended Fluids The following are North Wing recommendations for fluids in your Scout XAC 912 TRIKE Fuel 87 octane minimum Rotax approves the use of gas...

Page 45: ...North Wing S LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Model Scout X C 912 Version 2 2 Released Date 3 14 2012 Page 45 SIA912A016 current revision ...

Page 46: ... also be cleaned periodically to remove bugs oil and grime Many enthusiasts find that Dow Bathroom Cleaner with scrubbing bubbles works very well to clean the stubborn grime from their propellers 7 9 Wing North Wing one of the premier wing manufacturers in the global market manufactures the QUEST GT5 wing that comes with your Scout XAC 912 TRIKE Your North Wing wing has been carefully engineered w...

Page 47: ...nes are equipped with a ring that slows the shock opening of the parachute The BRS should only be used when no other safe option is available for landing such as over water or forest The activation handle should always have the safety pin installed on the ground and removed prior to flight Warning The rocket is a high powered projectile and can easily cause death if it hits a person Procedure to d...

Page 48: ...ke your Scout XAC 912 Trike with you on vacation or easily transport your Scout XAC to flyA ins on a trailer There are 4 basic ways to trailer your aircraft options are enclosed trailer open trailer with or without the wing folded and attached to the trike 8 2 1 Enclosed Trailers The enclosed trailer is a great way to transport your Scout XAC 912 TRIKE while protecting it from the elements An encl...

Page 49: ...nsiderably if not secured The wing can be carried on the flat deck of the trailer or better yet in a 14 PVC pipe with cap on the ends We prefer to carry the wing on top of a car or truck that is equipped with a rack with at least a 3 support points Make sure the instrument pod seats and engine are well protected while trailering You should also cover the air filter with a plastic bag or a cover de...

Page 50: ...skills would be required to manage air speed and pitch angles Below is a list of limitations that are maximum limits for very experienced pilots The pilot in command needs to know his or her own limits based on the amount of training and experience Max wind speed should be Max 20 mph N0 GUST FACTOR Max Crosswind component 10 mph N0 GUST FACTOR Do not fly in rain or snow Do not fly if rain or thund...

Page 51: ...tions on instrument panel and aircraft Max RPM 5800 EGT 1620º F CHT 300º F Oil Temp 285º F No Spins or turns greater than 60 deg Never fly over anything you would not intend to land on without proper altitude to glide to a safe landing area Always make sure you have adequate fuel quantity for the desired flight time Never fly over gross payload capacity Never fly without being mentally prepared fo...

Page 52: ...North Wing S LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Model Scout X C 912 Version 2 2 Released Date 3 14 2012 Page 52 Appendix A Princeton Capacitive Fuel Gage Probe ...

Page 53: ...North Wing S LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Model Scout X C 912 Version 2 2 Released Date 3 14 2012 Page 53 Princeton Level Sensor Description ...

Page 54: ...North Wing S LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Model Scout X C 912 Version 2 2 Released Date 3 14 2012 Page 54 Princeton Level Sensor Installation ...

Page 55: ...North Wing S LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Model Scout X C 912 Version 2 2 Released Date 3 14 2012 Page 55 Princeton Level Sensor Calibration ...