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The Sole Manufacturer and Distributor in Czech Republic: ATEC v.o.s. Factory address: ATEC v.o.s., Opolanská 350, 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic ATEC 321 FAETA Flight and Operations Manual Libice nad Cidlinou, March 2011 Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s.
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The aircraft (Sport Flying Device) is not a subject of CAA authorisation and is to be operated at own risk of the user. The aircraft must be operated according to informations and limits listed in this manual. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 2 of 53...
Maintenance Weight, Centre of Gravity Enclosures: 1. Log Book (example) 2. Records of Revisions 3. Service and Maintenance Book Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 3 of 53...
1.2. Personal Data of the Owner 1.3. Aircraft Description 1.4. Modifications and Changes 1.5. Aircraft Technical Data 1.6. Three-View Sketch Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 4 of 53...
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1.1. Introduction Information provided within this manual is a necessary requirement for an effective and save operation of the ATEC 321 FAETA aircraft. The manual contents information which Manufacturer considers as important. 1.2. Personal Data of the Owner Owner of aircraft:...
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1.3. Aircraft Description ATEC 321 FAETA is an ultralight, two-seater, cantilever, low-wing aircraft of all carbon composite construction. The landing gear has a fixed tricycle gear with a steerable front wheel. The power unit is of pulling configuration and consists of ROTAX 912 iS engine and of two-blade or three-blade fix or ground adjustable FITI propeller.
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2,0 – 2,5 bar (over 3500 RPM) Recommended motor unleaded petrol of minimum octane number RON 95, 97 Fuel Type Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 7 of 53...
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The pilot of a sport flying device is obliged to consider the flight altitude and flight track so that he could be able to make safety landing in case of engine failure. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic...
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1.6. Three-View Sketch Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 9 of 53...
2.7. Load Factors 2.8. Type of Operation 2.9. Crew 2.10. Fuel tank 2.11. Wind 2.12. Other Limitations 2.13. Labels and Markings Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 10 of 53...
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Flying this speed with flaps deflected at the position III. results in loss of lifting force and fall of the aircraft! Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 11 of 53...
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Centre of Gravity ( CG ) CG of the empty aircraft 28,7 % MAC Flight range of CG 27-36 % MAC Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 12 of 53...
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69,2 m/s 134 kt vNE = 270 km/h 75,4 m/s 146 kt 298,8 km/h = 83 m/s 161,5 kt Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 13 of 53...
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6 m/s Never operate the aircraft exceeding wind range limits determined! Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 14 of 53...
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- Passenger Warnings Definition of aircraft category, its airworthiness conditions and limitations • Intentional spins, stalls and aerobatics prohibition • Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 15 of 53...
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INTENTIONALLY LEFT Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 16 of 53...
3.3. Rescue System Activation 3.4. Fire on Board 3.5. Engine Loss 3.6. Emergency Landing 3.7. Safety Landing 3.8. Aborted Landing 3.9. Vibrations Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 17 of 53...
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Make emergency landing Get off the aircraft 3.5. Engine Loss Speed 100 km/h (54 kt) Flaps retracted Instruments within tolerated values Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 18 of 53...
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Set the engine speed to appropriate run on which the vibrations are the lowest Carry out the safety landing, eventually find the nearest aerodrome to land Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic...
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INTENTIONALLY LEFT Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 20 of 53...
4.5. Procedures Before Take-off 4.6. Take-off and Climbing 4.7. Cruising Flight 4.7.1. Autopilot 4.8. Descending and Landing 4.9. Flight in Rainy Conditions Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 21 of 53...
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(open/select the left or right position depending your needs for the appropriate tank use) Electric fuel pump Throttle idle Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 22 of 53...
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“cruise” position (in case of flight adjustable propeller). 4.7. Cruising Flight ATEC 321 FAETA has good flight characteristics in the whole range of permitted speeds and centre of gravity positions. The cruising speed range is of 120 – 227km/h (65 – 122kt). 4.7.1 Integra Autopilot (optional) The Autopilot (AP) is two-axis device controlled by EFIS TL-6524 Integra.
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Flaps position III (position II in case of strong turbulence or strong headwind) Throttle idle or corrected if necessary Instruments within the permitted limits Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 25 of 53...
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120 – 180 km/h (65 – 97kt) Descending to land 110 km/h (59kt), flaps positions I and II as by Art. 2.2. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 26 of 53...
5.5. Take-off Distance up to 15m / 50ft of Altitude 5.6. Rate of Climb 5.7. Cruising Speeds 5.8. Flight Range Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 27 of 53...
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5.1. Introduction The Chapter contents the information on speed indicator corrections, stalling speed and other performances of the ATEC 321 FAETA with ROTAX 912 iS engine and propeller FITI ECO COMPETITION 3L/158 adjusted to the angle of attack. 5.2. Air Speed Indicator Corrections...
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Cruising Speeds ROTAX 912 iS Speedu Fuel consumption km/h 1/min 3350 3700 4050 4330 4700 12,1 5100 14,7 5500 18,4 Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 29 of 53...
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The flight range is considered as theoretic, when windless conditions. Consider these factors when planning your flight and figure on the safety flight reserve. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic...
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Chapter 6 Aircraft Assembly/Disassembly 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Horizontal Tail Assembly/Disassembly 6.3. Wings Assembly/Disassembly Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 31 of 53...
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Secure the vertical nylon-screw also with wire. One hole is drilled in the horizontal tail body and two holes in the screw head. Finally, cover this hole with white sticker (to avoid water inlet). Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 32 of 53...
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Your assistant holds the wing at the wingtip and you at the root (the third assistant which can hold the wing at the root’s trailing edge is useful, but not necessary). Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic...
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- quick coupling of fuel hoses from fuel tanks - fuel gauges cable and strobes/position lights cable (if equipped with) Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 34 of 53...
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7.4. Landing Gear 7.5. Steering 7.6. Drive Unit 7.7. Fuel System 7.8. Instruments 7.9. Controlling Elements 7.10. Canopy 7.11. Cockpit Equipment Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 35 of 53...
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The standard option of the drive unit is ROTAX 912 iS engine and three or two blade FITI ECO COMPETITION propeller, which can be fix, ground adjustable or adjustable in flight. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic...
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By moving the throttle forward, the engine power increases, and vice versa. Choke Choke pushrod pulled – choke is turned on Choke pushrod pushed – choke is turned off Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 37 of 53...
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Small fan installed upside the dashboard avoids canopy fogging (optional equipment). 7.11. Cockpit Equipment (picture and description of concrete cockpit) Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 38 of 53...
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8.1. Maintenance Schedule 8.2. Aircraft Repairs 8.3. Engine Major Overhaul 8.4. Anchorage of the Aircraft 8.5. Cleaning and Care Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 39 of 53...
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Check gauges and senders connections. Propeller Attachment Check condition of bolts, tightening moments, securing. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 40 of 53...
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Grease sliding bearings, replace rubber springs if worn-out. Fuselage Check general condition, integrity, purity. Antennas, lights, covers and cowlings attachment. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 41 of 53...
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Never use petrol or chemical solvents. Do not use water jet stream for airframe cleaning and avoid water inlet into Pitot-static system, engine compartment, ventilation and other airframe open spaces. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 42 of 53...
9.1. Introduction 9.2. Empty Weight 9.3. Maximum Take-off Weight 9.4. CG Range 9.5. CG Determination 9.6. Useful Load, Weight Table Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 43 of 53...
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% of MAC Flight range of centre of gravity 27 - 36 % of MAC Operation over this range is prohibited! Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 44 of 53...
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= 0,57 – 1,44 * G * 100 / 1,112 = CG-MAC% CG-MAC = 51,26 – 129,5 * G Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 45 of 53...
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1 ... 100 MAX... 450,0 If above listed limits are kept, the centre of gravity is situated in permitted position range. Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 46 of 53...
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OK – ABC 12 Flight Total Fuel Take-off Date Pilot name Track Time Flight (filled (number) /day Time up/L) Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 47 of 53...
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Revision Affected Affected Insertion Approval Date Approved by Signature Number Section Pages Date Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 48 of 53...
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Works performed / reason (mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications, Date Signature replacements, inspection reports, notes) Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 49 of 53...
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Works performed / reason (mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications, Date Signature replacements, inspection reports, notes) Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 50 of 53...
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Works performed / reason (mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications, Date Signature replacements, inspection reports, notes) Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 51 of 53...
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Works performed / reason (mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications, Date Signature replacements, inspection reports, notes) Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 52 of 53...
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Issued by the Manufacturer: Atec, v.o.s. Opolanská 301 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic www.atecaircraft.eu Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic Page 53 of 53...
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