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I N F O R M A T I O N M A N U A L
E X T R A 3 0 0 S
MANUFACTURER
EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH
Flugplatz Dinslaken
46569 Hünxe, Federal Republic of Germany
W A R N I N G
This is an Information Manual and may be used for general purposes only.
This Information Manual is not kept current.
It must not be used as a substitute for the official FAA Approved Pilot's Operating
Handbook required for operation of the airplane.

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  • Page 1 I N F O R M A T I O N M A N U A L E X T R A 3 0 0 S MANUFACTURER EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH Flugplatz Dinslaken 46569 Hünxe, Federal Republic of Germany W A R N I N G This is an Information Manual and may be used for general purposes only.
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  • Page 3 Pilot´s Operating Handbook EXTRA 300S MAIN TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page PUBLICATION GUIDANCE ....................0-1 GENERAL ......................... 1-1 LIMITATIONS ........................2-1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................3-1 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................4-1 PERFORMANCE ......................5-1 WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST ............6-1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS ........
  • Page 4 THIS HANDBOOK SHALL ALWAYS BE CARRIED ON BOARD DURING FLIGHT. PILOTS OPERATING HANDBOOK PREPARED THIS MANUAL IS FURNISHED TO THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITIES AS A PART OF THE CERTIFICATION- EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH MATERIAL FOR THIS MODEL. Page Date: 31. January 2006 Page Date: 20. April 2002...
  • Page 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 0 EXTRA 300S Publication Guidance SECTION 0 PUBLICATION GUIDANCE Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 0 PUBLICATION GUIDANCE INTRODUCTION ........................0-3 NOTES ..........................0-3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ................0-4 LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ....................0-5 Page Date: 20.

  • Page 6: Publication Guidance

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  • Page 7: Introduction

    Should this Flight Manual get lost, inform EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH, Dinslaken 46569 Hünxe, Federal Republic of Germany. Should this Flight Manual be found, kindly forward it to the civil board of aviation in the country the aircraft is registered.

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions And Notes

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 0 EXTRA 300S Publication Guidance 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.

  • Page 9: Log Of Effective

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 0 EXTRA 300S Publication Guidance LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Dates of issue for original and revised pages: Date and sign of approval: Original ......13. March 1993 LBA approved ..... 19. March 1993 Revision No. 1 ....6. October 1994 LBA approved ....
  • Page 10 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 0 EXTRA 300S Publication Guidance LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (cont.) Page Date Page Date Title ........31. January 2006 6-12 thru 6-13 ....20. September 2006 i ..........20. April 2002 6-14 ......... 31. January 2006 ii ........

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 1 EXTRA 300S General SECTION 1 GENERAL Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................1-3 SPECIFICATION OF CLASS ....................1-3 MANUFACTURER ......................1-3 TECHNICAL DATA ......................1-3 1.3.1 3-View Drawing ........................1-3 1.3.2 Main Data ..........................
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  • Page 13: Description

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 1 EXTRA 300S General DESCRIPTION This description belongs to aircraft type EXTRA 300/S with nationality and registration marks: Manufacturing The airframe is built of tig-welded steel-tube construction. Wings, rudder and landing gear are manufactured of composite material.

  • Page 14: Main Data

    Section 1 Pilot´s Operating Handbook General EXTRA 300S 1.3.2 Main Data - Length 6,65 m (21,82 ft) - Height 2,62 m (8,60 ft) - Span 7,50 m (24,61 ft) - Wheel-base 1,80 m (5,91 ft) - Wheel-track 4,75 m (15,58 ft) 1.3.3 Wing...

  • Page 15: Engine

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 1 EXTRA 300S General ENGINE Manufacturer Textron-Lycoming Williamsport Plant PA 17701 USA. a) Type Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5 b) Type Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5D Rated power: 300HP @ 2700RPM, 270HP @ 2400RPM PROPELLER Manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH, Federal Republic of Germany.

  • Page 16: Loading

    Section 1 Pilot´s Operating Handbook General EXTRA 300S OIL (Continuation) Average ambient air Mil-L6082 Mil-22851 temperature grades ashless dispersant grades - 18°C til 21°C SAE 30 SAE 30,40 or 20W40 (0°F - 70°F) - 18°C til 32°C SAE 20W50 SAE 20W50 or 15W50 (0°F - 90°F)

  • Page 17: Secondary Terminology

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 1 EXTRA 300S General Meteorological terminology International standard atmospheric condition Outside air temperature 1.10 SECONDARY TERMINOLOGY Feet/minute Feet = 0.3048 m inch inch = 2,54 cm Meter Litres US gallon = 3.79 litres US quart = 0.946 litres...
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  • Page 19 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300S Limitations SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS GENERAL ........................... 2-3 AIR SPEED (IAS) ........................ 2-3 CROSS-WIND COMPONENT ..................... 2-3 ENGINE ..........................2-3 2.4.1 Fuel ............................. 2-4 2.4.2 Engine Limitations ....................... 2-4 PROPELLER ........................
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  • Page 21: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300S Limitations SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS GENERAL This section includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft, its engine, standard systems, and standard equipment. The limitations included in this section have been approved by the Luftfahrt- Bundesamt (LBA).

  • Page 22: Fuel

    Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300S 2.4.1 FUEL Minimum grade aviation gasoline : 100/100LL for alternate fuelgrades see latest revision of Lyc. S.I. No. 1070. Total fuel capacity 171 liters (45.1 US Gallon). Usable fuel capacity 169 liters (44.6 US Gallon).

  • Page 23: Propeller

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300S Limitations f) Cylinder head temperature -Max 500°F PROPELLER MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH, Federal Republic of Germany a) Type MTV-9-B-C-/C 200-15 b) Type MTV-14-B-C-/C 190-17 -Max. Take-Off (max 5 min) 2700 RPM -Max. Continuous 2400 RPM *...

  • Page 24: Acrobatic Flight

    Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300S 2.8.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT The plane is designed for unlimited acrobatics (wing tanks must be empty). Inverted flight maneuvers are limited to max 4 min. Recommended basic maneuver entry speeds are listed in the following list:...

  • Page 25: Load Factor

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300S Limitations LOAD FACTOR 2.9.1 NORMAL FLIGHT + 6 g / -3 g for MTOW 920 kg (2028 lbs) 2.9.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT + 10 g / - 10 g for MTOW 820 kg (1808 lbs) 2.10...

  • Page 26: Operating Placards

    Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300S 2.14.2 OPERATING PLACARDS = 158 KTS (ACRO) (near airspeed indicator) = 140 KTS (NORMAL) THE MARKINGS AND PLACARDS INSTALLED IN (left side under canopy THIS AIRPLANE CONTAIN OPERATING LIMITATIONS frame) WHICH MUST BE COMPLIED WITH WHEN OPERATING THIS AIRPLANE IN THE ACROBATIC CATEGORY.
  • Page 27 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300S Limitations THE REMAINING FUEL IN LEVEL FLIGHT (on the instrument panel CANNOT BE USED SAFELY under the acro & center tank WHEN INDICATOR READS "ZERO". fuel capacity indicator) ACROBATIC: ± 10 G (in cockpit)
  • Page 28 Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300S APPROVED ACROBATIC MANEUVERS (in cockpit) AND RECOMMENDED ENTRY AIRSPEEDS Maneuvers speeds min KIAS max KIAS Segment: horizontal Line 45°climbing 90° up 45° diving 90° diving 1/4 Loop climb. Looping Stall turn Aileron roll Snap roll "Tail-slide"...

  • Page 29: Instrument Markings

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300S Limitations 2.14.3 INSTRUMENT MARKINGS AIRSPEED INDICATOR green arc 60 Kts 158 Kts yellow arc 158 Kts 220 Kts red line 220 Kts OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR red line 25 Psi yellow arc 25 Psi -...

  • Page 30: Kinds Of Operation Equipment List

    Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300S MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATOR green arc 10 " Hg - 25 " Hg yellow arc 25 " Hg - 29.5 " Hg red radial 29.5 " Hg 2.15 KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST The aircraft may be operated in day-VFR when the appropriate equipment is installed and operable.

  • Page 31: Noise Level

    According FAR Part 91 „General Operating and Flight Rules" each occupant of an US registered airplane must wear an approved parachute when performing acrobatic maneuvers. Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH considers acrobatics without wearing an approved parachute to be unsafe. 2.16...
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  • Page 33 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 3 EXTRA 300S Emergency Procedures SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION ......................... 3-3 3.0.1 General ..........................3-3 3.0.2 General Behaviour In Emergency Situations ............... 3-3 AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION ..............3-4 OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST .....................
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  • Page 35: Introduction

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 3 EXTRA 300S Emergency Procedures SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION 3.0.1 GENERAL This section contains the checklist and procedures coping with emergencies that may occur. This checklist must be followed in various emergencies to ensure maximum safety for the pilot and/or aircraft.

  • Page 36: Airspeeds For Emergency Operation

    Section 3 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Procedures EXTRA 300S AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION Stall speed 60 KIAS Engine failure after take-off 80 KIAS Best recommended gliding speed ( glide angle 1 : 6,2 ) -Normal cat. (920 kg / 2028 LBS) 90 KIAS -Acrobatic cat.

  • Page 37: Oil System Malfunction

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 3 EXTRA 300S Emergency Procedures 3.2.4 OIL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION If oil pressure indicates low: Apply positive "g" If oil pressure is not regained than: 1. Airspeed 80 KIAS 2. Throttle REDUCE TO IDLE 3. Engine oil temperature OBSERVE INDICATION 4.

  • Page 38: Fires

    Section 3 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Procedures EXTRA 300S FIRES 3.4.1 DURING START ON GROUND 1. Cranking CONTINUE to get a start which would suck the flames and accumulated fuel through the air inlet and into the engine. 2. Fuel shutoff valve OFF (Pull &...

  • Page 39: Engine Fire In Flight

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 3 EXTRA 300S Emergency Procedures 3.4.3 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Mixture IDLE CUT OFF 2. Fuel shutoff valve OFF (Pull & Turn) 3. Master switch 4. Airspeed 100 KIAS, find your airspeed/attitude which will keep the fire away from the cockpit 5.

  • Page 40: Emergency Exit After Turn Over

    Section 3 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Procedures EXTRA 300S EMERGENCY EXIT AFTER TURN OVER 1. Master switch 2. Fuel shutoff valve OFF (Pull & Turn) 3. Seat belts OPEN 4. Parachute harnesses OPEN 5. Canopy handle PULL TO OPEN W A R N I N G WARNING If canopy fails to open break the canopy.
  • Page 41 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300S Normal Procedures SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES GENERAL ........................... 4-3 4.0.1 Airspeeds for Normal Operation ..................4-3 4.0.2 Checklist and Procedures ....................4-3 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION ....................4-4 4.1.1...
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  • Page 43: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300S Normal Procedures SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURE GENERAL 4.0.1 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION SPEEDS IN KIAS CATEGORY ACRO NORMAL Start: -Rotating Speed Climb: -Recommended Normal Climb Speed Max. Cruise Speed Landing: -Approach -On Final...

  • Page 44: Checklist And Procedures

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300S PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 4.1.1 EXTERIOR INSPECTION ILLUSTRATION 4.1.2 GENERAL Visually check airplane for general condition during walk around inspection. Perform exterior check as outlined in the picture above in counterclockwise direction. CHECKLIST PROCEDURES 1) Cockpit 1.
  • Page 45 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300S Normal Procedures 4) Nose 1. Engine oil dipstick CHECK 2. Propeller and spinner CHECK 3. Air inlet CHECK 4. Acro & center fuel tank drain DRAIN FOR AT LEAST 4 SECONDS TO CLEAR SUMP OF...

  • Page 46: Starting Procedures

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300S STARTING PROCEDURES 4.3.1 COLD ENGINES The following starting procedures are recommended, however, the starting conditions may necessitate some variation from these procedures. 1. Perform pre-flight inspection. 2. Set propeller governor control in "High RPM" position.

  • Page 47: Take-Off Procedure

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300S Normal Procedures TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE 4.5.1 BEFORE TAKE-OFF Before you line up at the runway for take-off: - Check oil pressure and oil temperature. - Check the magnetos on 1800 RPM. Allowed drop is 175 RPM (max.

  • Page 48: Landing Procedures

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300S LANDING PROCEDURES 4.8.1 DESCENT 1. Throttle - Reduce 2. Mixture - "FULL RICH" 3. RPM Control - Set to 2400 RPM 4. Trim - Adjust 5. Fuel selector* - "ACRO & CENTER TANK"...

  • Page 49: Go-Around

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300S Normal Procedures N O T E NOTE The rudder is effective down to 30 KIAS 3. Throttle - CLOSE / IDLE 4. Braking - Minimum required GO-AROUND Decide early in the approach if it is necessary to go around and then start go-around before too low altitude and airspeed are reached.

  • Page 50: Acrobatic Maneuvers

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300S 4.12 ACROBATIC MANEUVERS 4.12.1 GENERAL N O T E NOTE Prior to executing these maneuvers tighten harnesses and check all loose items are stowed. Start the maneuvers at safe altitude and max continuous power setting if not otherwise noted.
  • Page 51 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300S Normal Procedures - Segment line 45° climbing: The plane will follow the line at max. power. The speed will not decrease below 80 KIAS. - Segment line 90° up: Any entry speed may be used. Out of a horizontal pull-up at 200 KIAS the vertical penetration will be 2.500 ft.

  • Page 52: Spin

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300S 4.12.3 SPIN To enter a spin proceed as follows: - Reduce speed, power idle - When the plane stalls: - kick rudder to desired spin direction - hold ailerons neutral - stick back (positive spinning), Stick forward (negative spinning) The plane will immediately enter a stable spin.
  • Page 53 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300S Performance SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE GENERAL ........................... 5-3 5.1.1 Performance Charts ......................5-3 5.1.2 Definitions of Terms ......................5-3 5.1.3 Sample Problem ........................5-3 ISA CONVERSION ......................5-5 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION ....................
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  • Page 55: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300S Performance SECTION 5 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.
  • Page 56 Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300S TAKE-OFF Take-Off Distance is shown by Fig. 5.5 Example: -T/O Weight: 870 kg (1918 lbs) -Ground Roll: 112 m (367 ft) -Total Distance to clear a 50 ft obstacle: 248 m (813 ft) These distances are well within the available field length incl.

  • Page 57: Isa Conversion

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300S Performance ISA CONVERSION ISA Conversion of pressure altitude and outside air temperatur Page Date: 20. April 2002 5 - 5...

  • Page 58: Airspeed Calibration

    Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300S AIRSPEED CALIBRATION NOTE Indicated airspeed assumes zero instrument error 5 - 6 Page Date: 20. April 2002...

  • Page 59: Stall Speed

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300S Performance STALL SPEED CONDITION: POWER IDLE FORWARD C/G STALL SPEEDS ANGLE OF BANK WEIGHT CATEGORY 0° 30° 45° 1,15 g 1,41 g 920 kg NORMAL KIAS KIAS KIAS (2028 lbs) 820 kg ACRO...

  • Page 60: Take-Off Performance

    Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300S TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE Power : T/O Power Runway: Concrete Note : For every 5 kts headwind, the T/O distance can be decreased by 4%. For every 3 kts Tailwind (up to 10) kts, the T/O distance is increased by 10%. On a solid, dry and plain Grass Runway, the T/O is increased by 15%.

  • Page 61: Rate Of Climb Performance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300S Performance RATE OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE Page Date: 20. April 2002 5 - 9...

  • Page 62: Time To Climb, Fuel To Climb

    Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300S TIME TO CLIMB, FUEL TO CLIMB 5 - 10 Page Date: 20. April 2002...

  • Page 63: Range And Endurance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300S Performance RANGE AND ENDURANCE Page Date: 20. April 2002 5 - 11...

  • Page 64: Fuel Consumption

    Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300S FUEL CONSUMPTION (23.8) (21.1) (18.5) (15.9) (13.2) (10.6) (7.9) (5.3) (2.6) HOUR EXAMPLE: PA = 8000 ft (ISA); POWER SETTING 65% FUEL CONSUMPTION: => 52 LTR/HRS (13.7 GAL/HRS) => 3.25 NM/LTR (12.3 NM/GAL) (15.1)

  • Page 65: Cruise Performance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300S Performance 5.10 CRUISE PERFORMANCE Range and Endurance values for a T/O Weight of 920 kg (2028 lbs) including fuel for warm- up and Take-Off from SL, max. cont. Power climb to cruising altitude, and a reserve of 21 liters (5.55 Gal) for 45 minutes with 45% Power.

  • Page 66: Landing Performance

    Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300S 5.11 LANDING PERFORMANCE Power : Idle Runway: Concrete Brakes: maximum NOTE For every knot headwind, the landing distance can be decreased by 3%. On a solid, dry and plain Grass Runway, the landing is increased by 15%.

  • Page 67: Weight And Balance And Equipment List

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300S Weight and Balance and Equipment List SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST GENERAL ........................... 6-3 AIRCRAFT WEIGHING PROCEDURE ................6-3 6.2.1...
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  • Page 69: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300S Weight and 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.

  • Page 70: Owners Weight And Balance Record

    Section 6 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Weight and Balance and Equipment List EXTRA 300S If a new weight is added to the known old weight and C/G position the resulting new weight and C/G can be obtained by a simple calculation.

  • Page 71: Center Of Gravity Calculation (Sample Problem)

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300S Weight and Balance and Equipment List CENTER OF GRAVITY CALCULATION (SAMPLE PROBLEM) PILOT FUEL IN FUEL IN FUEL IN ACRO TANK CENTER TANK WING TANK Position 9 LTR 42 LTR 120 LTR (2,37 US GAL)
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  • Page 73: Sample

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300S Weight and Balance and Equipment List 6.3.1 Sample Take-off Condition Pilot 90,0 kg (198,5 lbs) Fuel in Acro Tank (9 L) 6,5 kg (14,3 lbs) Fuel in Center Tank (42 L) 30,2 kg...

  • Page 74: Loading Weights And Moments

    Section 6 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Weight and Balance and Equipment List EXTRA 300S LOADING WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS WEIGHT PILOT PILOT Pilot REAR SEAT POSITION FRONT SEAT POSITION + Parachute ARM = 190 cm (75 inch) ARM = 170 cm (67 inch)

  • Page 75: Weights And Moment Limits

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300S Weight and Balance and Equipment List WEIGHTS AND MOMENT LIMITS EXAMPLE: AT 750 KG (1654 LBS) AND 44000 KGCM (38197 IN LBS) CG LOCATION IS 58,7 CM (23,1 IN) AFT OF REF DATUM...

  • Page 76: Equipment List

    Section 6 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Weight and Balance and Equipment List EXTRA 300S EQUIPMENT LIST EXTRA 300S S/N: ITEM MANUFACT. PART OR P/N WEIGHT ARM MARK IF REQUIRED (R) (KG) INSTALLED OPTIONAL (O) ALTERNAT. (A) Engine Textron Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5 194.90 -0.72...
  • Page 77 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300S Weight and Balance and Equipment List ITEM MANUFACT. PART OR P/N WEIGHT ARM MARK IF REQUIRED (R) (KG) INSTALLED OPTIONAL (O) ALTERNAT. (A) Governor Woodward A- 210 988 1.10 -0.91 Governor MT-Propeller P-880-5 1.10...
  • Page 78 Section 6 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Weight and Balance and Equipment List EXTRA 300S ITEM MANUFACT. PART OR P/N WEIGHT ARM MARK IF REQUIRED (R) (KG) INSTALLED OPTIONAL (O) ALTERNAT. (A) Altimeter, metric Winter 4110 0.33 1.30 Altitude Encoder A-30 0.15 0.95...
  • Page 79 Airtow Hook EXTRA/TOST 83607A0 0.50 5.10 Sighting Dev. LH/RH EXTRA 84801.10 0.44 1.25 each Aresti-Card Holder EXTRA Assy 0.09 1.32 Wing Tie Down Rings EXTRA 83801.2-01 0.04 0.95 Page Date: 20. April 2002 Page Date: 20. September 2006 6 - 13...
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  • Page 81: Description And Operation Of Aircraft And Systems

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300S Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems SECTION 7 DESCPRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 7 DESCPRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS THE AIRCRAFT ........................7-3 FUSELAGE .........................
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  • Page 83: The Aircraft

    EXTRA 300/S is a light weight, robust, single piston-engined, one-seat aircraft with a fuselage structure in tig-welded steel-tube construction. The landing gear, wing, and tail are made of epoxy, reinforced with glass- and carbonfiber.

  • Page 84: Wings

    To prevent flutter the ailerons are weight balanced in the overhanging leading edge. EMPENNAGE The EXTRA 300/S possesses a cruziform empennage with stabilizers and moveable control surfaces. The rudder is balanced aerodynamically at the tip. Spars consist of PVC foam cores, CRP caps and GRP laminates.

  • Page 85: Flight Control System

    Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM 7.5.1 PRIMARY CONTROL SYSTEM The EXTRA 300/S is standard equipped with conventional stick-type control columns and electric adjustable rudder pedals. The primary control surfaces are operated through a direct mechanical linkage. 7.5.2 LONGITUDINAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM The stick bearing is housed in a torque tube, which is also linked to the lateral flight controls.

  • Page 86: Instrument Panel

    Section 7 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems EXTRA 300S 7.6.1 INSTRUMENT PANEL For instrumet panel arrangement of the cockpit refer to Fig. 7.6.1, which includes standard and optional equipment marked as such. Fig. 7.6.1 2 / 40...

  • Page 87: Landing Gear

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300S Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems Standard Optional Position Item Circuit Breaker Boost Pump Circuit Breaker Nav Lights Circuit Breaker Strobes Circuit Breaker Radio Circuit Breaker Fuel & RPM Gauges Circuit Breaker Pedal Adjustment...

  • Page 88: Canopy

    Section 7 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems EXTRA 300S CANOPY The canopy is manufactured in one section. The canopy can be manually operated and opened by lifting to the right. Interior canopy locking handles, located on the left side on the canopy must be pulled together to unlock the canopy from the inside.

  • Page 89: Oil System

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300S Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems 7.10.2 OIL SYSTEM The oil is cooled by a Two Cooler System mounted on the left hand side in the engine compartment. Alternatively a Single Cooler System is available. In this case the oil is cooled by one oil cooler mounted on the aft, right hand side of the engine.

  • Page 90: Fuel Selector Valve

    Section 7 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems EXTRA 300S 7.10.8 FUEL SELECTOR VALVE A rotary fuel selector valve is mounted behind the firewall on the right side of the fuselage. A torque tube connects the valve to the cockpit handle. Pull and turn the handle 90° to open the valve to the Acro &...

  • Page 91: Electrical System

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300S Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems 7.12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The electrical power generation system consists of a 12 V alternator with rectifier and transistor voltage regulator. The alternator is mounted on and driven by the engine.
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  • Page 93: Cabin Environment Control

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300S Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems 7.13 CABIN ENVIRONMENT CONTROL A ventilation system in the canopy is provided for the supply of fresh air to the cabin. The bad weather window is equipped with a ventilation scoop to provide supply of fresh air to the cabin.
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  • Page 95 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 8 EXTRA 300S Handling, Servicing and Maintenance SECTION 8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION ......................... 8-3 AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS ................... 8-3 PILOT CONDUCTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............8-3 ALTERATIONS OR REPAIR ....................
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  • Page 97: Introduction

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 8 EXTRA 300S Handling, Servicing and Maintenance SECTION 8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND 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 which is stamped on a plate on the L/H rear part of the fuselage.

  • Page 98: Ground Handling

    Section 8 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Handling, Servicing and Maintenance EXTRA 300S GROUND HANDLING a) Due to its low weight and the free swiveling tail wheel two persons can easily move the airplane by hand. b) To tie down the airplane M6 nut plates are provided in the wing tips where ring bolts can be screwed in.
  • Page 99 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 9 EA - 300S Supplements SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS Doc-No. EA-04701.1 Table of Contents Section Pages Supplements ......................4 p. Steerable Tail Wheel ....................4 p. Electronic Accelerometer ..................10 p. Emergency Locator Transmitter ................8 p.
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  • Page 101: Log Of Effective Pages

    NOTES The described systems and equipment are certified by the LBA for the EXTRA 300/S. Pages and contents of this section may not be exchanged and alterations of or additions to the approved contents may not be made without the EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH/LBA approval.
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  • Page 103 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 901 EXTRA 300S Steerable Tail Wheel SECTION 901 STEERABLE TAIL WHEEL Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 901 STEERABLE TAIL WHEEL 901.1 GENERAL ........................901-3 901.2 LIMITATIONS ........................901-3 901.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................901-3 901.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................901-3 901.5...
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  • Page 105: General

    901.1 GENERAL To improve taxi and handling quality, the EXTRA 300/S can be equipped with an optional steerable tailwheel. The deflection angle of this tailwheel is arranged by the rudder control up to plus/minus 30°. Exceeding this deflection the tailwheel has a full-swivel capability by a release mechanism.

  • Page 106: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Section 901 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Steerable Tail Wheel EXTRA 300S 901.8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE During 50 hour inspection, the bearing steelsleeve has to be lubricated on the point of lubricating. Additionally all parts of the tailwheel have to be inspected visually for deforma- tions, cracks and corrosion.
  • Page 107 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 902 EXTRA 300S Electronic Accelerometer SECTION 902 ELECTRIC ACCELEROMETER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 902 ELECTRIC ACCELEROMETER 902.1 GENERAL ........................902-3 902.2 LIMITATIONS ........................902-3 902.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................902-3 902.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................902-3 902.5...
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  • Page 109: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 902 EXTRA 300S Electronic Accelerometer ELECTRONIC ACCELEROMETER 902.1 GENERAL The standard equipped accelerometer typ AN 5745 can be replaced by an optional "Digital Solid State Accelerometer DSA 12". 902.2 LIMITATIONS The instrument markings and placards are provided for the acrobatic category only; for the normal category refer to corresponding limitations.
  • Page 110 Section 902 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Electronic Accelerometer EXTRA 300S The other output-display are twentyfive LEDs which are arranged in a semicircle. The upper twelve LEDs show positive acceleration, the lower twelve LEDs show negative acceleration. The middle LED is on line all time long.
  • Page 111 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 902 EXTRA 300S Electronic Accelerometer After resetting the “Current Extreme Values”, the LC-Display shows + 3.0 g - 0.0 g and only the middle LED and three LEDs in the positive range of the LED-Display are shining.
  • Page 112 Section 902 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Electronic Accelerometer EXTRA 300S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The left button of the instrument will be called S1 and the right button will be called S2 during the following text. If the LC-Display shows acceleration values, then the upper line exhibits the positive acceleration, and the lower line shows the negative acceleration.
  • Page 113 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 902 EXTRA 300S Electronic Accelerometer 3) RESET OF THE “CURRENT EXTREME VALUES” Push button: once S1 If you want to reset the “Current Extreme Value” to 0g (for example you want to measure the extreme values of the next flight figure), you have to push S1 once. In this case, all LEDs are lighting up for two seconds, the LC-Display is showing: + 0.0 g...
  • Page 114 Section 902 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Electronic Accelerometer EXTRA 300S Additionally the long-term memory stores the times and dates when new “Absolute Extreme Values” occur. They are shown if you push S2 next. In this case during the next twelve seconds the LC-Display shows under the title “MAX-DATE” the time and date of the posi- tive “Absolute Extreme Value”...

  • Page 115: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 902 EXTRA 300S Electronic Accelerometer back into the “Normal Operating Mode” and the clock will be programmed with the correct changed numbers. The wrongly changed number is exchanged by its old value. 902.8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE If the absolute extreme value "C"...
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  • Page 117 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300S Emergency Locator Transmitter SECTION 903 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 903 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER 903.1 GENERAL ........................903-3 903.2 LIMITATIONS ........................903-3 903.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................903-4 903.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................903-6 903.5...
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  • Page 119: General

    903.1 GENERAL To improve the passive security, the EXTRA 300/S can be equipped with an optional Emer- gency Locator Transmitter POINTER 3000 ELT. This POINTER 3000 ELT transmits auto- matically after a crash or manual activity on the emergency frequencies of 121.5 MHz (civilian) and 243.0 MHz (military).

  • Page 120: Emergency Procedures

    Section 903 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Locator Transmitter EXTRA 300S 903.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Aircraft accident or forced landing Manual activation Warbling tone on heatset 121.5 MHz - Broken or disabled antenna? - Severed whip antenna cable? - Danger of fire in aircraft?
  • Page 121 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300S Emergency Locator Transmitter C ) Operating of the ELT in the portable mode After forced landing or aircraft accident it may be desirable to use the transmitter in the portable mode. Various reasons may necessitate this, such as: ⇒...

  • Page 122: Normal Procedures

    Section 903 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Locator Transmitter EXTRA 300S 903.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES There is no change of basic normal procedures with the installation of the POINTER 3000 ELT. In addition to the existing normal procedures the "AUTO" position of the unit master switch or the remote switch has to be checked during the preflight check.

  • Page 123: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300S Emergency Locator Transmitter OPERATING INSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSMITTER The operation of the ELT is possible over the master unit switch or over the remote switch (optional) in the panel. UNIT MASTER SWITCH used to activate the transmitter for test or emergency situations...
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  • Page 125 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 904 EXTRA 300S External Power SECTION 904 EXTERNAL POWER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 904 EXTERNAL POWER 904.1 GENERAL ........................904-3 904.2 LIMITATIONS ........................904-3 904.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................904-3 904.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................904-3 904.5...
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  • Page 127: General

    904.1 GENERAL The EXTRA 300S can be equipped with two versions of an optional external power receptacle system. The "normal" system (PN 93102.16-01) provides the capability to start the engine independent of the board battery and is limited to this use. The "continuous operation" system (PN 93102.16-02) further allows feeding the electrical system for longer periods.

  • Page 128: Performance

    Section 904 Pilot´s Operating Handbook External Power EXTRA 300S 13.Check the oil pressure gauge. If minimum oil pressure is not indicated within 30 seconds, shut off the engine and determine trouble. 14.Master switch "ON". 904.5 PERFORMANCE Not affected. 904.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Not affected.

  • Page 129: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 904 EXTRA 300S External Power 904.8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Not affected. Page Date: 20. April 2002 904 - 5...
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  • Page 131 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 905 EXTRA 300S Digital RPM Indicator SECTION 905 DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 905 DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR 905.1 GENERAL ........................905-3 905.2 LIMITATIONS ........................905-3 905.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................905-3 905.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................905-3 905.5...
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  • Page 133: General

    Digital RPM Indicator DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR 905.1 GENERAL The EXTRA 300/S can be equipped with the optional "P-1000" Digital RPM indicator alterna- tiv to the mechanical VDO RPM indicator. 905.2 LIMITATIONS The operation limitations are not affected due to the installation of the "P-1000" Digital RPM indicator.

  • Page 134: Performance

    Section 905 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Digital RPM Indicator EXTRA 300S 905.5 PERFORMANCE Not affected. 905.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Not affected. 905.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM The operation of the indicator is straight-forward. After power is supplied to the indicator, the engine is started, and the self tests are performed, the default display of the engine RPM appears on the display.
  • Page 135 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 905 EXTRA 300S Digital RPM Indicator magneto ignition system. While performing a magneto check during engine run-up, the red alert indicator lights will illuminate, thus identifying the grounding of the respective right or left magneto systems.

  • Page 136: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Section 905 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Digital RPM Indicator EXTRA 300S Quickly pressing and releasing the left button ( L ), causes the tachometer to mask the left tachometer. Quickly pressing and releasing the right button ( R ), causes the tachometer to mask the right tachometer.
  • Page 137 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 906 EXTRA 300S Long Range Wing Tank Capacity SECTION 906 LONG RANGE WING TANK CAPACITY Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 906 LONG RANGE WING TANK CAPACITY 906.1 GENERAL ........................906-3 906.2 LIMITATIONS ........................906-3 906.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................
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  • Page 139: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 906 EXTRA 300S Long Range Wing Tank Capacity LONG RANGE WING TANK CAPACITY 906.1 GENERAL The leading edge wing tank on the EA 300/S equipped with the long range tank capacity features two tank compartments on either wing side. The compartments are separated by a slosh rib.

  • Page 140: Performance

    Section 906 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Long Range Wing Tank Capacity EXTRA 300S 906.5 PERFORMANCE RANGE AND ENDURACE Range and Endurance values for a T/O Weight of 920 kg (2028 lbs) including fuel for warm up and Take-Off from SL, max. continuous Power climb to cruising altitude, and a reserve of 21 liters (5.5 US Gal.) for 45 minutes with 45% Power.

  • Page 141: Weight And Balance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 906 EXTRA 300S Long Range Wing Tank Capacity 906.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE LOADING WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY: 205 LITER (54,1 US GAL.) FUEL ACRO & CENTER TANK WING TANKS LITER KG x CM LITER...
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  • Page 143 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 907 EXTRA 300S Airtow Hook SECTION 907 AIRTOW HOOK Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 907 AIRTOW HOOK 907.1 GENERAL ........................907-3 907.2 LIMITATIONS ........................907-3 907.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................907-4 907.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................907-4 907.5...
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  • Page 145: General

    AIRTOW HOOK 907.1 GENERAL The EXTRA 300/S can optionally be equipped with a "TOST" glider air-tow release Typ E 85. The release mechanism is mounted at the tail spring end and actuated from the cockpit by a yellow knob. The following combinations are certified:...

  • Page 146: Emergency Procedures

    Section 907 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Airtow Hook EXTRA 300S 907.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES A) ABORTED TAKE OFF 1. Pilot of the glider INFORM 2. Throttle IDLE 3. Mixture IDLE CUT OF 4. Brakes APPLY AS PRACTICAL B) ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF Stall speed: 60 KIAS 1.

  • Page 147: Performance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 907 EXTRA 300S Airtow Hook E) DESCENT AND LANDING While descending the engine temperatures shall be observed (Avoid overcooling). Final approach should account for the air-tow hanging below the aircraft flight path. 907.5 PERFORMANCE The existing POH-Data remain valid with the exception of:...
  • Page 148 Section 907 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Airtow Hook EXTRA 300S CLIMBRATE Conditions: Power: 2500 Rpm and full throttle, mixture rich, Speed of the aircraft tow: 76 KIAS = 140 Km/h, Weight of the towing aircraft: m = 820 Kg (1808 lb), (1 Pilot = 86 kg, Acro & Center Tank...

  • Page 149: Weight And Balance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 907 EXTRA 300S Airtow Hook 907.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Not affected. 907.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM The release mechanism is a typ "E 85" of the "TOST" company, Munich. It is mounted at the tail spring rear end aft the tail wheel and activated with a yellow handle located at the rear seat cockpit via a bowden cable.
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  • Page 151 Pilot s Operating Handbook Section 908 EXTRA 300S Smoke System SECTION 908 SMOKE SYSTEM Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 908 SMOKE SYSTEM 908.1 GENERAL ........................908-3 908.2 LIMITATIONS ........................908-3 908.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................908-4 908.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................908-4 908.5...
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  • Page 153: General

    EXTRA 300S Smoke System SMOKE SYSTEM 908.1 GENERAL For performing at airshows, the EXTRA 300 S may optionally be equipped with a smoke system. 908.2 LIMITATIONS For safe operation of the smoke system the following limitations have to be considered: 820 kg 1) Max.

  • Page 154: Emergency Procedures

    Section 908 Pilot s Operating Handbook Smoke System EXTRA 300S 908.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FAILURE OF THE SMOKE-SYSTEM 1. Switch "SMOKE ARM" and "SMOKE REFILL": OFF 2. Circuit breaker PULL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Switch "SMOKE ARM" CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION...

  • Page 155: Performance

    Pilot s Operating Handbook Section 908 EXTRA 300S Smoke System After automatic refill shut-off : 3. Switch "SMOKE REFILL" 4. Refill hose DISCONNECT CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION A shut-off failure of the refill process can be recognized by smoke oil spilling out of the vent line.

  • Page 156: Description Of The System

    Section 908 Pilot s Operating Handbook Smoke System EXTRA 300S 908.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM On pilot's demand the smoke system produces a trail of smoke by injection of smoke oil (straight paraffin oil) into the engine exhaust. The smoke oil is vaporised by the exhaust gas heat and is visible as dense smoke after leaving the exhaust.

  • Page 157: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot s Operating Handbook Section 908 EXTRA 300S Smoke System The system consists of: - Floptube smoke oil tank with float switch - Refill/Injection pump in the pilot compartment with quick connector in the belly fairing - Overpressure/check valve in smoke oil supply line to the nozzle - Filter element in the refill line - "ON-OFF"...
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  • Page 159 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 600 Transponder SECTION 912 FILSER TRT 600 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 912 FILSER TRT 600 TRANSPONDER 912.1 GENERAL ........................912-3 912.1.1 Front Panel Operation ..................... 912-3 912.1.2 System Operation ......................912-5 912.1.3...
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  • Page 161: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 600 Transponder 912.1 GENERAL The TRT 600 is Level 2es Class2 (SSR Mode S Elementary Surveillance) Transponder. It has Mode A, Mode A/C and Mode S capability. In Mode S the transponder provides acquisition capability.
  • Page 162 Section 912 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 600 Transponder EXTRA 300S ROTATING KNOBS Four rotating knobs are used to select the IDENT CODE. The assignments X… , .X.. , ..X. , …X indicate the position of the code number set by each knob.

  • Page 163: System Operation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 600 Transponder In-Flight Flag When there is an undercarriage switch installed, the display can toggle between the letters 'F' whether the aircraft is in flight condition or the letter 'G' whether the aircraft is in „on-ground“...
  • Page 164 Section 912 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 600 Transponder EXTRA 300S 7777 Military interceptor operations (Never squawk this code) 0000 Military use (Not enterable) Care should be taken not to select the code 7500 and all codes in the 7600-7777 range, which trigger special indicators in automated facilities.

  • Page 165: Error Reporting / Fault Codes

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 600 Transponder The Aircraft Identification (FID) code is displayed on the right bottom line and consists of seven alphanumerical characters. CAUTION The ICAO Flight Plan specifies only 7 characters as Flight Identification. Filser reserves 8 characters as stated in ED- 73B for further expansion of the flight plan.

  • Page 166: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 600 Transponder EXTRA 300S To meet ICAO specifications the TRT 600 uses an external memory inside the aircraft connector housing of the cable set, which is a part of the aircraft. Because this cable is installed permanent into the aircraft, a change of the transponder will not affect the aircraft address and the Flight ID.
  • Page 167 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 800 Transponder SECTION 913 FILSER TRT 800 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 913 FILSER TRT 800 TRANSPONDER 913.1 GENERAL ........................913-3 913.1.1 Front Panel Operation ..................... 913-3 913.1.2 System Operation ......................913-5 913.1.3...
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  • Page 169: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 800 Transponder 913.1 GENERAL The TRT 800 is Level 2es Class2 (SSR Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance) Transponder. It has Mode A, Mode A/C and Mode S capability. In Mode S the transponder provides acquisition and extended squitter capability.
  • Page 170 Section 913 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 800 Transponder EXTRA 300S ROTATING KNOBS Four rotating knobs are used to select the IDENT CODE. The assignments X… , .X.. , ..X. , …X indicate the position of the code number set by each knob.

  • Page 171: System Operation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 800 Transponder IN-FLIGHT FLAG When there is an undercarriage switch installed, the display can toggle between the letters 'F' whether the aircraft is in flight condition or the letter 'G' whether the aircraft is in „on-ground“...
  • Page 172 Section 913 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 800 Transponder EXTRA 300S 7700 Emergency 7777 Military interceptor operations (Never squawk this code) 0000 Military use (Not enterable) Care should be taken not to select the code 7500 and all codes in the 7600-7777 range, which trigger special indicators in automated facilities.

  • Page 173: Error Reporting / Fault Codes

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300S FILSER TRT 800 Transponder The Aircraft Identification (FID) code is displayed on the right bottom line and consists of seven alphanumerical characters. CAUTION The ICAO Flight Plan specifies only 7 characters as Flight Identification. Filser reserves 8 characters as stated in ED- 73B for further expansion of the flight plan.

  • Page 174: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 800 Transponder EXTRA 300S To meet ICAO specifications the TRT 800 uses an external memory inside the aircraft connector housing of the cable set, which is a part of the aircraft. Because this cable is installed permanent into the aircraft, a change of the transponder will not affect the aircraft address and the Flight ID.
  • Page 175 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 914 EXTRA 300S GARMIN GTX 327 Transponder SECTION 914 GARMIN GTX 327 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 914 GARMIN GTX 327 TRANSPONDER 914.1 GENERAL ........................914-3 914.1.1 Mode Selection Keys ....................... 914-3 914.1.2 Code Selection ........................ 914-4 914.1.3...
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  • Page 177: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 914 EXTRA 300S GARMIN GTX 327 Transponder 914.1 GENERAL The GARMIN GTX 327 is a panel-mounted TSO.d transponder with the addition of timing functions. The transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that operates on radar frequencies, receiving ground radar interrogations at 1030 MHz and transmitting a coded response of pulses to ground-based radar on a frequency of 1090 MHz.

  • Page 178: Code Selection

    Section 914 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 327Transponder EXTRA 300S 914.1.2 CODE SELECTION Code selection is done with eight keys (0 - 7) that provide 4,096 active identification codes. Pushing one of these keys begins the code selection sequence. The new code will not be activated until the fourth digit is entered.

  • Page 179: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 914 EXTRA 300S GARMIN GTX 327 Transponder Resets the Count Up and Count Down timers and cancels the previous keypress during code selection. Reduces Contrast and Display Brightness when the respective pages are displayed. Also enters the number eight into the Count Down timer.

  • Page 180: Emergency Procedures

    Section 914 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 327Transponder EXTRA 300S 914.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 914.3.1 IMPORTANT CODES 7600 Loss of communications. 7500 Hijacking. 7700 Emergency (All secondary surveillance radar sites are ready to receive this code at all times). See the Airman’s Information Manual (AIM) for a detailed explanation of identification codes.
  • Page 181 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300S GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder SECTION 915 GARMIN GTX 330 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 915 GARMIN GTX 330 TRANSPONDER 915.1 GENERAL ........................915-3 915.1.1 Mode Selection Keys ....................... 915-4 915.1.2 Code Selection ........................ 915-4 915.1.3...
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  • Page 183: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300S GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder 915.1 GENERAL The Garmin GTX 330 panel mounted Mode S Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that fulfills the role of the airborne beacon equipment according to the requirements of the Air Traffic Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS).

  • Page 184: Mode Selection Keys

    Section 915 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder EXTRA 300S 915.1.1 MODE SELECTION KEYS Powers off the GTX 330. STBY Selects the standby mode displaying the last active identification code. When in standby mode, the transponder will not reply to any interrogations.

  • Page 185: Keys For Other Gtx 330 Functions

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300S GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder Avoid selecting code 7500 and all codes in the 7600-7777 range. These trigger special indicators in automated facilities. Only the code 7500 will be decoded as the hijack code. An aircraft’s transponder code (if available) is utilized to enhance the tracking capabilities of the ATC facility, therefore care should be taken when making routine code changes.

  • Page 186: Configuration Mode

    Section 915 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder EXTRA 300S 'FLIGHT TIME' Displays the Flight Time controlled by the START/STOP and CLR keys when Automated Airborne Determination is configured as normal. 'ALTITUDE MONITOR' The ALTITUDE MONITOR function is not available in this installation.

  • Page 187: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300S GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder 915.2 LIMITATIONS Not applicable. 915.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 915.3.1 IMPORTANT CODES 7600 Loss of communications. 7500 Hijacking. 7700 Emergency (All secondary surveillance radar sites are ready to receive this code at all times).
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  • Page 189 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 916 EXTRA 300S BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder SECTION 916 BENDIX/KING KT 76A TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 916 BENDIX/KING KT 76A TRANSPONDER 916.1 GENERAL ........................916-3 916.1.1 Code Selection ........................ 916-3 916.1.2 Reply Light ........................916-4 916.1.3...
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  • Page 191: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 916 EXTRA 300S BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder 916.1 GENERAL The BENDIX/KING KT 76A panel mounted transponder receives interrogations at 1030 MHz, and these trigger a coded response of radar pulses, which are transmitted back to ATC at 1090 MHz.

  • Page 192: Reply Light

    Section 916 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder EXTRA 300S 7600 Loss of communications 7700 Emergency 7777 Military interceptor operations (Never squawk this code) 0000 Military use (Not enterable) Avoid selecting code 7500 and all codes in the 7600-7777 range. These trigger special indicators in automated facilities.

  • Page 193: Normal Procedure

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 916 EXTRA 300S BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder 916.4 NORMAL PROCEDURE: After engine start-up, turn the function selector to the Standby (SBY) position. Then select the proper reply code by rotating the code select knobs. As soon as aircraft is airborne, switch the function selector to ON. Your KT 76A is now operating in „Mode A“, or normal mode.
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  • Page 195 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300S BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder SECTION 917 BENDIX/KING KT 73 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 917 BENDIX/KING KT 73 TRANSPONDER 917.1 GENERAL ........................917-3 917.1a Function Selector Knob ....................917-4 917.1b Code Selection ........................ 917-4 917.1c...
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  • Page 197: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300S BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder 917.1 GENERAL The BENDIX/KING KT 73 panel mounted Mode S Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that fulfills the role of the airborne beacon equipment according to the requirements of the Air Traffic Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS).

  • Page 198: Function Selector Knob

    Section 917 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder EXTRA 300S 917.1A FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB The following operating modes can be chosen by the Function Selector Knob: Powers off the KT 73. When the unit is turned to another mode, it will reply or squitter within two seconds, according to the selected mode.

  • Page 199: Buttons/Selectors For Other Kt 73 Functions

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300S BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder 0021 The VFR code commonly used in Germany (default is set to 0021 at time of installation) 7500 Hijack code (Aircraft is subject to unlawful interference) 7600 Loss of communications...

  • Page 200: Function Display

    Section 917 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder EXTRA 300S When in TST mode, rotating the BRT knob (= 4th ATCRBS Code Selector Knob) will manually adjust the display brightness. Clockwise rotating will increase display brightness and counterclockwise will decrease display brightness. The brightness of the display is determined by a photocell relative to the programmed or manual adjusted brightness level.

  • Page 201: Failure Annunciation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300S BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder 917.1G FAILURE ANNUNCIATION If the unit detects an internal failure, FAIL annunciation light on the left side of the displays will illuminate. 917.2 LIMITATIONS Not applicable. 917.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES IMPORTANT CODES 7600 Loss of communications.
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  • Page 203 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 918 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 2000 Transponder SECTION 918 BECKER ATC 2000 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 918 BECKER ATC 2000 TRANSPONDER 918.1 GENERAL ........................918-3 918.1.1 Built-in Test ........................918-4 918.1.2 Squawk selection ......................918-4 918.1.3...
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  • Page 205: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 918 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 2000 Transponder 918.1 GENERAL The Becker panel mounted ATC 2000 Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that fulfills the role of the airborne beacon equipment according to the requirements of the Air Traffic Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS).

  • Page 206: Built-In Test

    Section 918 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 2000 Transponder EXTRA 300S NOTE The ATC 2000 owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper license before using the transponder. Caution Do not switch on or off the transponder until the engines have been startet or stopped respectively to avoid damage to the transponder due to current surges.

  • Page 207: Mode A Operation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 918 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 2000 Transponder 918.1.3 MODE A OPERATION Activate the transponder on ATC request only. To enshure instant readiness, position the mode switch to SBY (standby) during the flight. Set the code requested by ATC using the four coding switches. Set two-digit code numbers in the first two windows of the readout.

  • Page 208: Normal Procedures

    Section 918 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 2000 Transponder EXTRA 300S 918.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Not applicable 918.5 PERFORMANCE Not applicable 918 - 6 Page Date: 31. January 2006...
  • Page 209 Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300S SECTION 919 BECKER ATC 4401 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 919 BECKER ATC 4401 TRANSPONDER 919.1 GENERAL ........................919-3 919.1.1 Controls and indicators ....................919-4 919.1.2 Switching on the unit (pre-flight check) ................919-4 919.1.3...
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  • Page 211: General

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300S 919.1 GENERAL The Becker panel mounted ATC 4401 Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that fulfills the role of the airborne beacon equipment according to the requirements of the Air Traffic Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS).

  • Page 212: Controls And Indicators

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300S 919.1.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS o i t c t i f f o g i l i t h h t i o i t o i t c t i...

  • Page 213: Squawk Selection

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300S 3 After the switch-on test has elapsed and no error-message is written in the display, the transponder switches to the mode set on the mode switch (A). Note The blind encoder is only powered if the transponder is not switched OFF (at least SBY).
  • Page 214 Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300S b Press store push-button STO (J), the set code then flashes. c Press the VFR1 push-button (F) or the VFR2 push-button (G) wit-hin 3 seconds to store the code under the corresponding button.

  • Page 215: Flight Operation In Mode A (Transponder Reply Code Only)

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300S Note Unintentional transmission of an emergency code is prevented in that the transponder replies are inhibited whilst the code is being set. This applies particularly where the new code is being set in the ON or ALT modes. Also if a special code is called up, no transponder reply takes place during the period in which the previous code can be reactivated (approximately 3 seconds).

  • Page 216: Configuration Mode

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300S 3 A further test of the unit is triggered, if the VFR1 button (F) and VFR2 button (G) are pressed simultaneously. At this test all segments must flash into display (E) as long as the buttons are pushed.
  • Page 217 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder SECTION 920 BECKER ATC 6401 TRANSPONDER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 920 BECKER ATC 6401 TRANSPONDER 920.1 GENERAL ........................920-3 920.1.1 Controls and Indicators ....................920-4 920.1.2 Switching on the Unit (pre-flight check) ................920-4 920.1.3...
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  • Page 219: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder 920.1 GENERAL The Becker panel mounted ATC 6401 Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that fulfills the role of the airborne beacon equipment according to the requirements of the Air Traffic Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS).

  • Page 220: Controls And Indicators

    Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300S 920.1.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS h t i o i t c t i o i t o i t c t i o i t c t i t i t l...

  • Page 221: Display

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder Note The blind encoder is only powered if the transponder is not switched OFF (at least SBY). A blind encoder needs a warm-up time (sometimes a several minutes). Therefore although the solid state transponder needs no warm-up time, turn the transponder to SBY immediately after starting the engine.

  • Page 222: Squawk Ident

    Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300S 7777 Military interceptor operations (Never squawk this code) 0000 Military use (Not enterable) Avoid selecting code 7500 and all codes in the 7600-7777 range. These trigger special indicators in automated facilities. Only the code 7500 will be decoded as the hijack code. An aircraft’s transponder code (if available) is utilized to enhance the tracking capabilities of the ATC facility, therefore care should be taken when making routine code changes.

  • Page 223: Selection Mode

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder During the PBIT the XPDR is in the SBY mode but this is not indicated on the display. The operating mode indication on the display starts immediately after finalisation of the PBIT.
  • Page 224 Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300S SETTING THE FLIGHT NUMBER: 1 Press SEL button (G) to enter the select mode. 2 Rotate (B) until 'AI' is displayed. 3 Push (C) to switch to 'FN'. The cursor is set on the first character.

  • Page 225: Flight Operation In Mode A/C/S (Reply Code And Altitude Code)

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300S BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder VFR CODE PRESETTING Press the SEL button (G) to get into configuration mode (selection is indicated in the left bottom corner of the display under the operating mode indication).

  • Page 226: Vfr Code Activation

    Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300S 920.1.9 VFR CODE ACTIVATION 1 Press the VFR push-button (J). The preselected code is then displayed. After 3 seconds, the displayed code gets active and overwrites the previously-set reply code.

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