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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 S/N: Manufacturer: XtremeAir GmbH _________________ Harzstraße 2 Registration: Am Flughafen Cochstedt ___________________ 39444 Hecklingen Document Number: Germany AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 This Manual includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by EASA regulations and additional informations provided by the manufacturer and constitutes the EASA approved Flight Manual.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 LOG OF REVISIONS Issue Date Approved A.01 27.01.2011 Page date: Page 24.01.2011...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Issue Cover and l A.01 II and III A.01 lV and V A.01 VI and VII A.01 Vlll and Chapter 01, Page 1 A.01 Chapter 01, Page 2 and Chapter 01, Page 3 A.01...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 TABLE OF CONTENTS LOG OF REVISIONS ......................II LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ....................III TABEL OF CONTENTS ......................IV INTRODUCTION ........................ VI NOTES ..........................VI WARNINGS; CAUTIONS AND NOTES ................VII GENERAL ......................1-01 DESCRIPTION ......................1-01 SPECIICATION OF CATEGORY ..................
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CENTER OF GRAVITY CALCULATION (SAMPLE) ............2-06 LOADING WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS ................. 3-06 WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS LIMITS ................4-06 EUIPMENT LIST XA42 S/N:101 .................. 5-06 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS ....... 1-07 AIRCRAFT ........................ 1-07 FUSELAGE ....................... 1-07 WING ........................
Amendments, which affect the airworthiness of the aircraft will be announced in the mandatory Service Bulletins issued by the manufacturer XtremeAir GmbH coming along with the "Airworthiness Directive" (AD) publication issued by the EASA. The owner is responsible for incorporating prescribed...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES The following definitions apply to Warnings, Cautions, and Notes: WARNING Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in personal injury or loss of life if not carefully followed. CAUTION Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in damage to equipment if not carefully followed.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Intentionally left blank Page date: Page VIII 24.01.2011...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The XA42 is a two-seat, high performance acrobatic tailwheel airplane. The structure is manufactured from carbon/honeycomb sandwich. SPECIFICATION OF CATEGORY The aircraft is certified in the Utility and Acrobatic category according to EASA CS-23.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 TECHNICAL DATA 1.4.1 3 VIEW DRAWING All dimensions in millimeters Page date: Page 24.01.2011 Chapter 01...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 1.4.2 MAIN DATA Length overall 6670 mm Height overall (ground attitude) 2542 mm Span 7500 mm Wheel base 4425 mm Wheel track 2000 mm 1.4.3 WING Wing plan form Trapezoid Wing span 7500 mm Wing area 11.25 m²...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Maximum sump capacity: 15.15 l / 16 US qt Minimum sump capacity: 8.52 l / 9 US qt Average Ambient Air Temp. Mil-L6082 grades Mil-22851 ashless dispersant grades All temperatures SAE 15W50 or 20W50 > 27°C (80°F)
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Secondary Terminology Feet per minute Feet (1 ft = 304.8 mm) Inch (1 in = 25.4 mm) Meter Liter US gal US (liquid) gallon (1 US gal = 3.79 Liter) US quartt US (liquid) quart (1 US qt = 0.946 Liter)
NOTE In case of an XA42 is equipped with specific options additional information required for safe operation will be contained in chapter 9. Instrument markings and placards are provided for the acrobatic category only; for utility category refer to corresponding limitations.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 WARNING For acrobatic flights the wing tanks must be empty. Total fuel capacity - Acro: 65 l / 17.1 US gal Usable fuel capacity - Acro: 64 l / 16.9 US gal 2.4.2 ENGINE LIMITATIONS •...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 ACROBATIC MANEUVERS 2.8.1 UTILITY FLIGHT All acrobatic maneuvers are prohibited except the following: • Stall • Chandelle • Lazy eight • Steep turns 2.8.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT The airplane is certified in the acrobatic category and capable of unlimited acrobatics.
The structure is qualified up to 72 °C / 161 °F. Flying with structural temperature above 72 °C / 161 °F is prohibited. To avoid high temperatures, paint colours have to comply with XtremeAir´s color specification for composite structure. 2.14 MAXIMUM OPERATING ALTITUDE The certified maximum operating altitude is 15.000 ft / 4572 m MSL.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 2.17.2 OPERATING PLACARDS Callsign placard on the instrument panel (example only): On right cockpit wall: Near eyeball air vents On right cockpit wall: Below compass: Steer Steer DATE VHF ON/OFF AIRPATH On right cockpit wall...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 On right cockpit wall: For aircraft with Airspeed indicators in knots On baggage compartment: Near fuselage and Wing tank drains: On oil inspection flap For aircraft with Airspeed indicators in km/h Near smoke refill connector...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 2.17.3 INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Airspeed indicator green arc 54 kts / 99 km/h to 185 kts / 342 km/h yellow arc 185 kts / 342 km/h to 225 kts / 417 km/h red line 225 kts / 417 km/h...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 2.18 KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST The aircraft may be operated under VFR day conditions when the appropriate equipment is installed and operable. If icing conditions occur flying is prohibited. To meet certification standards, the following equipment and systems must be installed and operable:...
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For airplanes that are registered in the United States, the FAR Part 91 “General Operating and Flight Rules” prescribes each occupant to wear an approved parachute when performing acrobatic maneuvers. XtremeAir GmbH highly recommends wearing an approved parachute during all flights. Page EASA approved...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION 3.1.1 GENERAL This section contains the checklist and procedures coping with emergencies that may occur. This checklist must be followed in emergencies to ensure maximum safety for the crew and/or aircraft. The knowledge of these procedures will enable the aircrew to better cope with an emergency. The steps should be performed in the listed sequence.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 AIR SPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION Stall speed 54 KIAS / 100 km/h Engine failure after takeoff 80 KIAS / 150 km/h Best recommended gliding speed (glide angle 1:7) • Utility - 999 kg 80 KIAS / 150 km/h •...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 (3.3.3 continued) Engine restart in flight: Propeller control Fine pitch PUSH Electric fuel pump Mixture PUSH FULL RICH Throttle 5 (mm) open ADJUST Starter (only if propeller is stopped!) ENGAGE 3.3.4 OIL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION Low oil pressure:...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 3.3.6 ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS High cylinder head temperature: Mixture PUSH FULL RICH Power REDUCE Flight with reduced power CONTINUE Sudden loss of power: Mixture PUSH FULL RICH Electric fuel pump Fuel capacity of tank selected CHECK...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Final and landing: Approach speed 80 KIAS / 150 km/h Glide angle with speed CONTROL After touchdown APPLY BRAKES 3.4.2 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER Proceed like short field landing; additionally in short final MASTER SWITCH OFF.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 UNINTENTIONAL SPIN Standard procedure for spin recovery: Throttle IDLE Elevator and aileron NEUTRAL Rudder against direction of rotation APPLY After rotation stops: Rudder NEUTRAL Aircraft RECOVER FROM DIVE BAIL-OUT Speed REDUCE below 100 kts Mixture...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 3.11 LIGHTNING STRIKE In case the aircraft gets struck by a lightning: Engine / Propeller Vibration REDUCE RPM if necessary Airspeed REDUCE TO 110 kts Load factors AVOID higher loads than + 1,2 / 0,8G...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 NORMAL PROCEDURES GENERAL 4.1.1 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION Operation IAS kts IAS km/h Climb out after take-off Cruise climb 90 to 160 160 to 300 Best climb rate (V Best angle of climb (V Normal approach Approach for short field landing 4.1.2...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 CHECKLIST PROCEDURES A) Cockpit, Canopy AFM and legal documents CHECK ON BOARD Ignition, Master switch Clear of foreign objects CHECK Baggage compartment CHECK Front seat harness SECURED Controls free movement CHECK Throttle free movement CHECK...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Tyre wear CHECK G) Right rear fuselage Fuselage skin for damage CHECK Static port clean? CHECK H) Right wing trailing edge Spade and spade arm CHECK Aileron linkage CHECK Wing trailing edge and skin for damage...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Ignition cables and spark plugs CHECK Wiring CHECK Engine actuator cables to freedom of movement CHECK Oil and fuel system for leaks CHECK Cowling CLOSE M) Propeller Blades to damage CHECK Hub to damage and oil leaks...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 STARTING PROCEDURES Startup: Canopy CLOSED and LOCKED Straps ATTACH and TIGHTEN Fuel selector switch to ACRO tank SWITCH Avionic switch OFF CHECK Master switch Propeller control PUSH FINE PITCH Mixture PUSH FULL RICH Throttle FULL OPEN Electric fuel pump ON 3 sec.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 TAKEOFF PROCEDURES 4.6.1 BEFORE TAKEOFF Run-up: Canopy closed and locked CHECK Straps TIGHTEN Fuel selector to fuselage tank CHECK Fuel capacity CHECK Electric fuel pump Engine instrument readouts in the GREEN CHECK Mixture PUSH FULL RICH...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 4.9.3 GO AROUND Throttle FULL OPEN Airspeed 80 kts / 150 km/h 4.9.4 NORMAL LANDING Approach speed 80 kts / 150 km/h Three point attitude TOUCHDOWN Elevator pulled DECELERATE 4.9.5 LANDING IN CROSSWIND Approach speed...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 4.11 AFTER LEAVING THE AIRCRAFT 4.11.1 SHORT TIME PARKING Nose in the wind TURN Wheels with chocks SECURE 4.11.2 LONG TIME PARKING Fuel selector switch Wheels with chocks SECURE Aircraft at tie down points TIE DOWN...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 4.12.2 MANEUVERS Utility category: Stall: Level and accelerated stalls up to MTOW, Airspeed and G-limits in the Utility category are to be respected. Chandelle: Airspeed and G-limits in the Utility category must be respected. Lazy eight: Airspeed and G-limits in the Utility category must be respected.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 4.12.3 SPIN Spin entry: Airspeed REDUCE At reaching stall speed: Rudder to desired direction of spin APPLY Aileron NEUTRAL Elevator PULL The aircraft falls in a stable spin. The loss of altitude for 6 turns of standard spin (rudder deflected, aileron neutral, elevator pulled, power off) is about 2300 ft.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 PERFORMANCE GENERAL Performance data charts on the following pages are presented to facilitate the planning of flights in detail and with reasonable accuracy under various conditions. The data in the charts have been computed from actual flight tests with the aircraft and engine in good condition and using average piloting techniques.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 ISA CONVERSION ISA Conversion of pressure altitude and outside air temperature are shown in the following figure. Page date: Page 24.01.2011 Chapter 05...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION Indicated airspeed assumes zero instrument error. STALL SPEED Below 60 kts IAS the control’s sensibility decreases and the stall is announced by a slight shudder 6 kts before stalling. While executing power-on stalls the aircraft starts to wiggle around the pitch and roll axis. Deck angle is around 70°...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE The mentioned take-off distances are valid for a hard surface runway, clean aircraft and no wind. For other conditions, use following factors: 10 kts headwind distances are reduced by 15 % Wind: 20 kts headwind...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 5.5.2 TAKE-OFF DISTANCES FOR ACROBATIC CATEGORY TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 850 kg Conditions: Lift-off speed 70 KIAS / 130 km/h Speed over 50 ft obstacle V 80 KIAS / 150 km/h Power setting full throttle, 2700 rpm...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 RATE OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE Speed for best rate of climb 90 kts / 167 km/h Speed for best angle of climb 78 kts / 145 km/h Climb rate in ft/min for best rate of climb...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 LANDING PERFORMANCE The mentioned landing distances are valid for a hard surface runway, clean aircraft and no wind. For other conditions, use following factors: 10 kts headwind distances are reduced by 15 % Wind: 20 kts headwind...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 850 kg Landing weight Pressure altitude Distance Temperature °C ISA +10 ISA +20 ISA +30 Landing run 0 / SL over 50 ft obstacle Landing run 1000 over 50 ft obstacle Landing run 2000 over 50 ft obstacle...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 WEIGHT & BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST GENERAL This section describes the procedure for establishing the basic weight and moment of the aircraft. Sample forms are provided for reference. Procedures for calculating the weight and movement for various operations are also provided.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 6.2.1 OWNERS WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD Enter all weight change data from aircraft log book in the table below. XA42 S/N: Weight change Operational empty weight Added (+), Removed (-) Description of Date modification Weight...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 LOADING WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS The maximum number of occupants is 2. Pilot (rear seat) Copilot (front seat) Weight Occupant + Parachute Arm = 1,73 m / 68.1 in Arm = 0,86 m / 33.86 in...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS LIMITS Example: At 900kg (1984 lbs) and 56700 kgcm (49203 in lbs) CG Location is 63 cm (24,8 in) aft of Reference Datum. UTILITY FLIGHT Maximum takeoff Forward CG Rear CG weight...
AIRCRAFT The XA42 is designed and manufactured by XtremeAir GmbH, Harzstraße 2, Am Flughafen Cochstedt, 39444 Hecklingen, Germany, in accordance with the EASA CS-23, categories utility and acrobatic, to fulfill normal operations and acrobatic flying up to the Unlimited aerobatic level.
FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM 7.5.1 PRIMARY CONTROL SYSTEM The XA42 is standard equipped with conventional control stick and adjustable rudder pedals. The primary control surfaces are operated through direct mechanical linkages. 7.5.2 LONGITUDINAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM The elevator is actuated via a conventional control stick.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 INSTRUMENTATION 7.6.1 INSTRUMENT PANEL For instrumentation of the instrument panel refer to the following figure. The table below shows whether the instruments are standard or optional equipment. Fig. 7.6.1 cockpit 10 30 18 19b 20 & 21...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Instrument Position Standard Optional Air speed indicator Magnetic direction indicator Altimeter Tachometer Oil temperature / oil pressure EGT scanner Manifold pressure Fuel pressure Volt-Ampere meter G-Meter Clock Prop Mixture Radio Transponder Fuel capacity indicator Fuel Selector Valve...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 Fig. 7.6.3 Instrument Panel front Instrument Position Standard Optional Air speed indicator Magnetic direction indicator Altimeter Throttle PTT button LANDING GEAR Landing gear is a taildragger configuration made out of spring steel. Tail wheel is a swivel-mounted solid rubber wheel.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 CANOPY The canopy is one single part that is hinged on the right hand side via 3 integral hinges equipped with brass bushings to the fuselage and locked on the left hand side of the aircraft. The lock is redundant as there are three bolts moving in opposite directions.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 7.10.2 OIL SYSTEM The oil is cooled by a two oil coolers mounted on the left and right hand side in the engine compartment. The oil level is determined by a dipstick. A thermostatic valve is fitted upstream of the oil cooler.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 7.11 FUEL SYSTEM 7.11.1 GENERAL The fuel system consists of two separate wing tanks and one acro tank. For utility flights all the tanks may be used. During acrobatic flights the wing tanks must be empty. The total volume of all three tanks is 275 L / 72.5 US gal.
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 7.11.2 FUEL SELECTOR VALVE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE The fuel selector can be operated from the rear cockpit (pilot). There is no access from the front The fuel selector can be operated from the rear cockpit (pilot). There is no access from the front The fuel selector can be operated from the rear cockpit (pilot).
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 7.14 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT The baggage compartment is located behind the seat and may carry up to 10 kg / 22 lbs of secured baggage. WARNING The baggage compartment must be empty during acrobatic flying! Before loading the baggage compartment, check CG limits are not exceeded according to weight &...
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION a) The airplane owner should establish contact with the dealer or certified service station for service and information. b) All correspondence regarding the airplane must include its serial number (see type placard).
Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 GROUND HANDLING a) Due to its low weight and the free swiveling tail wheel two persons can easily move the airplane by hand. The best spot to push is the leading edge of the wings; the best spot to pull is the propeller close to the root of the blades.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 SUPPLEMENTS LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Issue Chapter 09, Page I and Chapter 09, Page 1.1 A.01 Chapter09, Page 2.1 and Chapter 09, Page 2.2 A.01 TABLE OF CONTENT Supplement Title Installed EMERGENCY LOCATION TRANSMITTER TRANSPONDER TRT 800 H...
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 EMERGENCY LOCATION TRANSMITTER 9.1.1 GENERAL Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) intalled is the Kannad 406 AF-COMPACT. This supplement is a permanent part of the handbook and must be used as long as ELT is installed. ELT is self powered by the ELT battery (replacement every 6 years).
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 TRANSPONDER TRT 800H 9.2.1 GENERAL This supplement contains information for efficient use of the aircraft’s transponder. The Funkwerk Avionics TRT 800H is installed. These informations must be used with the complete manual. This supplement is a permanent part of the manual and must be used as long as the transponder TRT 800H is installed.
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Airplane Flight Manual XA42 AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01 - certified to EUROCAE ED-73B and CS-ETSO-2C1 1 2a - maximum flight level 35000 ft, maximum velocity 250 knots - Display information contains code, reply symbol, mode of operation and pressure altitude - temperature compensated high precision piezo-resistive pressure sensor...
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