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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 L
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/EASA 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 L 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 300L 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: 15. December 2005 Page Date: 20. April 2002...
  • Page 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 0 EXTRA 300L 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

    Publication Guidance INTRODUCTION This handbook contains 10 sections, and includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR Part 23. It also contains supplementary data supplied by EXTRA Flugzeug- produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH . NOTES This Flight Manual applies only to the aircraft whose nationality and registration marks are noted on the title page.

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions And Notes

    Section 0 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Publication Guidance EXTRA 300L 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 =>...

  • Page 9: Log Of Effective

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 0 EXTRA 300L Publication Guidance LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Dates of issue for original and revised pages: Date and sign of approval: Original ......9. September 1994 LBA approved ....31. January 1995 Revision No. 1 ..... 26. June 1997 LBA approved ....
  • Page 10 Section 0 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Publication Guidance EXTRA 300L LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (cont.) Page Date Page Date Title ......15. December 2005 7-3 ....... 15. December 2005 i ..........20. April 2002 7-4 thru 7-9 ......20. April 2002 ii........

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 1 EXTRA 300L 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

    Section 1 EXTRA 300L General DESCRIPTION This description belongs to aircraft type EXTRA 300/L with nationality and registration marks: D - E J X A 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 300L 1.3.2 MAIN DATA - Length 6,96 m (22,83 ft) - Height 2,62 m ( 8,60 ft) - Span 8,00 m (26,25 ft) - Wheel-base 1,80 m ( 5,91 ft) - Wheel-track 5,45 m (17,88 ft) 1.3.3...
  • Page 15 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 1 EXTRA 300L General ENGINE Manufacturer Textron-Lycoming Williamsport Plant PA 17701 USA. a) Type Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5 b) Type Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5D Rated power: 300 HP @ 2700 RPM; 270 HP @ 2400 RPM PROPELLER Manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH, Federal Republic of Germany.
  • Page 16 Section 1 Pilot´s Operating Handbook General EXTRA 300L OIL (Cont.) 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 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 1 EXTRA 300L 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 300L 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 300L 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 300L 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 litres (45.1 US Gallon). Usable fuel capacity: 165.5 litres (43.6 US Gallon).

  • Page 23: Propeller

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300L Limitations f) Cylinder head temperature -Max 500°F PROPELLER MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH, Federal Republic of Germany a) Type MTV-14-B-C/C190-17 b) Type MTV-9-B-C/C200-15 Maximum Take-Off (max 5 min) 2700 RPM Maximum Continuous 2400 RPM *...

  • Page 24: Acrobatic Flight (2 Seats)

    Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300L 2.7.3 ACROBATIC FLIGHT (2 SEATS) Max T/O Weight: forward C.G. rear C.G. 870 kg (1918 lbs) 67.1 cm (26.4") 84.1 cm (33.1") (and below) ACROBATIC MANEUVERS 2.8.1 NORMAL FLIGHT All acrobatic maneuvers are prohibited except stall, chandelle, lazy eight and turns up to 60 degrees bank angle.

  • Page 25: Load Factor

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300L Limitations Recommended entry Maneuvers speeds Symbol Remarks min KIAS max KIAS Segment: horizontal Line 45°climbing 90° up 45° diving reduce throttle 90° diving reduce throttle 1/4 Loop climb. Looping Stall turn Aileron roll...

  • Page 26: Acrobatic Flight

    Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300L 2.9.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT + 10 g / - 10 g for 1 seat occupied (MTOW 820 kg / 1808 lbs) + 8 g / - 8 g for 2 seat occupied (MTOW 870 kg / 1918 lbs) 2.10...

  • Page 27: Operating Placards

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300L Limitations 2.14.2 OPERATING PLACARDS = 158 Kts (Acro) (near airspeed indicator) = 140 Kts (Normal) THE MARKINGS AND PLACARDS INSTALLED IN (in the rear cockpit) THIS AIRPLANE CONTAIN OPERATING LIMITATIONS WHICH MUST BE COMPLIED WITH WHEN OPERATING THIS AIRPLANE IN THE ACROBATIC CATEGORY.
  • Page 28 Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300L THE REMAINING FUEL IN LEVEL FLIGHT (on the rear instrument panel CANNOT BE USED SAFELY under the acro & center tank fuel WHEN INDICATOR READS "ZERO". capacity indicator) ACROBATIC: ± 10 G, 1 PILOT ±...
  • Page 29 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300L Limitations APPROVED ACROBATIC MANEUVERS (in both cockpits) 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...

  • Page 30: Instrument Markings

    Section 2 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Limitations EXTRA 300L 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 31: Kinds Of Operation Equipment List

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 2 EXTRA 300L Limitations 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 32: 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...
  • Page 33 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 3 EXTRA 300L 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 Emeregency 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 300L 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 crew and/or aircraft.

  • Page 36: Airspeeds For Emergency Operation

    Section 3 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Procedures EXTRA 300L 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 (950 kg) 90 KIAS -Acro (820 kg)

  • Page 37: Oil System Malfunction

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 3 EXTRA 300L 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 300L 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 300L 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 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 300L 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 NOTE NOTE If canopy fails to open break the canopy.
  • Page 41 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300L 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 CHECKLIST PROCEDURES ....................
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  • Page 43: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300L Normal Procedures SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES GENERAL 4.0.1 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION (SPEEDS IN KIAS) CATEGORY ACRO NORMAL 1 seat 2 seats Start: -Rotating Speed Climb: -Recommended Normal Climb Speed -Max. Cruise Landing:...

  • Page 44: Preflight Inspection

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300L 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 300L 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 POSSIBLE WATER;...

  • Page 46: Starting Procedures

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300L 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 to "High RPM" position.

  • Page 47: Take-Off Procedure

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 4 EXTRA 300L 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 at 1800 RPM. Allowed drop is 175 RPM (max.

  • Page 48: Landing Procedures

    Section 4 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Normal Procedures EXTRA 300L 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 300L Normal Procedures 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 300L 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 300L 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 300L C A U T I O N CAUTION If performing a gyroscopic maneuver such as flat spin, power on, or knife edge spin, reduce RPM to 2400 in order to minimize the gyroscopic forces.
  • Page 53 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 5 EXTRA 300L 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 300L 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 300L 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 300L Performance ISA CONVERSION ISA Conversion of pressure altitude and outside air temperature Page Date: 20. April 2002 5 - 5...

  • Page 58: Airspeed Calibration

    Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300L 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 300L 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 950 kg Normal KIAS KIAS KIAS (2095 lbs) 870 kg ACRO (2 seat)

  • Page 60: Take-Off Performance

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

  • Page 64: Fuel Consumption

    Section 5 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Performance EXTRA 300L 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 300L Performance 5.10 CRUISE PERFORMANCE Range and Endurance values for a T/O Weight of 950 kg (2095 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 300L 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 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300L 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 300L 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 300L 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 300L Weight and Balance and Equipment List CENTER OF GRAVITY CALCULATION (SAMPLE PROBLEM) PILOT ACRO-TANK COPILOT WING-TANK Rear Seat Fuel Front Sitz Fuel Position 51 LTR 120 LTR (13.4 US GAL) (31,7 US GAL)
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  • Page 73: Sample

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300L Weight and Balance and Equipment List 6.3.1 Sample Take-off Condition: Pilot On Rear Seat 90.0 kg ( 198.5 lbs) Copilot On Front Seat 90.0 kg ( 198.5 lbs) Acro Fuel 51 L 37.0 kg ( 81.5 lbs)

  • Page 74: Loading Weights And Moments

    Section 6 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Weight and Balance and Equipment List EXTRA 300L LOADING WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS OCCUPANTS : max. 2 PILOT COPILOT WEIGHT REAR SEAT FRONT SEAT Pilot + Parachute Arm = 207cm (81.5 inch) Arm = 98 cm (38.4 inch)

  • Page 75: Weights And Moments Limits

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 6 EXTRA 300L Weight and Balance and Equipment List WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS LIMITS EXAMPLE: At 790 KG (1741 LBS) and 640000 kgcm the C/G location is 80.0 cm (31.4") aft of ref datum Page Date: 20. April 2002...

  • Page 76: Equipment List

    Section 6 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Weight and Balance and Equipment List EXTRA 300L EQUIPMENT LIST EXTRA 300L S/N: ITEM MANUFACT. PART OR P/N WEIGHT 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 300L Weight and Balance and Equipment List ITEM MANUFACT. PART OR P/N WEIGHT MARK IF REQUIRED (R) (KG) INSTALLED OPTIONAL (O) ALTERNAT. (A) Cowling (CRP) incl. EXTRA 23205.301 & .302 8.80 -0.52 Air Intake Screen EXTRA 83802.1...
  • Page 78 Section 6 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Weight and Balance and Equipment List EXTRA 300L ITEM MANUFACT. PART OR P/N WEIGHT MARK IF REQUIRED (R) (KG) INSTALLED OPTIONAL (O) ALTERNAT. (A) Turn & Bank Ind. United Instruments 9501-2 / TSO C3b 0.55 1.63...
  • Page 79 0.55 0.15 Brake Cyl., rear Cleveland 10-20 or 10-20E 0.55 1.15 Brake Cyl., rear Matco MC-4E 0.55 1.15 Brake Fluid Reservoir EXTRA 53301.1 0.20 0.03 Brake Fluid Reservoir ACS A-315 0.20 0.04 Safety Belt Hooker 1 011 230 3.30 2.12...
  • Page 80 Airtow Hook EXTRA/TOST 83607A0 0.50 5.42 Sighting Dev. LH/RH EXTRA 83801.10 0.54 1.59 each Aresti-Card Holder EXTRA Assy 0.09 1.66 Wing Tie Down Rings EXTRA 83801.2-01 0.04 1.08 6 - 14 Page Date: 20. April 2002 Page Date: 6. June 2008...

  • Page 81: Description And Operation Of Aircraft And Systems

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300L 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/L is a light weight, robust, single piston-engined, two-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

    EMPENNAGE The EXTRA 300/L 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. The shell is built by honeycomb sandwich with GRP laminates.

  • Page 85: Flight Control System

    FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM 7.5.1 PRIMARY CONTROL SYSTEM The EXTRA 300/L is standard equipped with full dual primary flight controls including conventional stick-type control columns and adjustable rudder pedals. The primary control surfaces are operated through a direct mechanical linkage. 7.5.2 LONGITUDINAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM The two control columns are interconnected by a torque tube.

  • Page 86: Instrumentation

    EXTRA 300L INSTRUMENTATION The Extra 300/L is equipped with flight instruments in both cockpits. Instruments and placards can be provided with markings in either metric or English units. The colour markings in instruments follow US-FAR, part 23 recommendation ( see section 2 ).
  • Page 87 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300L Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems Standard Optional Position Item Magneto Selector switch & starter Amperemeter Airspeed indicator Magn. Direction indicator Oil pressure / Oil temperature EGT / CHT RPM indicator Circuit breaker...

  • Page 88: Instrument Panel (Front Cockpit)

    Section 7 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems EXTRA 300L 7.6.2 INSTRUMENT PANEL (FRONT COCKPIT) Normally the instument panel in the front cockpit is only equipped with the following positions. Airspeed indicator Altimeter indicator Intercom button...

  • Page 89: Seats, Seat Belts

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300L Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems SEATS, SEAT BELTS The seats are ergonomically shaped composite designs. The rear seat angle can be adjusted on the ground with 2 quickpins, there are different seat angle possibilities. The back rest is also adjustable on the ground in different positions and angle.

  • Page 90: Engine

    Section 7 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems EXTRA 300L 7.10 POWER PLANT 7.10.1 ENGINE The power plant consists of one Textron-Lycoming six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, aircooled, direct drive, fuel injection engine type with inverted oil system.

  • Page 91: Propeller

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300L 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 92: Mixture

    Section 7 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems EXTRA 300L 7.10.6 MIXTURE Vernier-control located at left side of rear cockpit (red knob). 7.10.7 RPM-CONTROL Vernier-control on the left side of the rear cockpit. Preselection of RPM possible due to constant speed governor (blue knob).

  • Page 93: Electrical System

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300L Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems A fuel filter with drain is installed between the fuel selector valvef and the boost pump. Separate drains are located at the lowest point of each tank system.
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  • Page 95: Cabin Environment Control

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 7 EXTRA 300L Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems 7.13 CABIN ENVIRONMENT CONTROL A ventilation system in the canopy on the left side is provided for the supply of fresh air to the cabin. Left and right at the rear seat are eyeball-type adjustable vents.
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  • Page 97 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 8 EXTRA 300L 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 99: Introduction

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 8 EXTRA 300L 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 100: Servicing

    Section 8 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Handling, Servicing and Maintenance EXTRA 300L SERVICING In addition to the airplane inspection periods (8.2) information for servicing the aircraft with proper oil and fuel is covered in Section 2 (Limitations) and Section 7 (Descriptions and Operation).
  • Page 101 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 9 EXTRA 300L Supplements SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS Doc-No. EA-06701.1 Table of Contents Section Pages Supplements ......................4 p. Steerable Tail Wheel ....................4 p. Electric Pedal Adjustment ..................4 p. Electronic Accelerometer ..................10 p. Emergency Locator Transmitter ................8 p.
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  • Page 103: Log Of Effective Pages

    Notes The described systems and equipment are certified by the LBA for the EXTRA 300/L. 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 105 Section 901 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Steerable Tail Wheel EXTRA 300L SECTION 901 STEERABLE TAIL WHEEL Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 901 STEERABLE TAIL WHEEL 901.1 GENERAL ........................901-3 901.2 LIMITATION ........................901-3 901.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................901-3 901.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................901-3 901.5...
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  • Page 107: General

    901.1 GENERAL To improve taxi and handling quality, the EXTRA 300/L 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 108: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Section 901 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Steerable Tail Wheel EXTRA 300L 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 109 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 902 EXTRA 300L Electric Pedal Adjustment SECTION 902 ELECTRIC PEDAL ADJUSTMENT Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 902 ELECTRIC PEDAL ADJUSTMENT 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 111: General

    902.1 GENERAL To improve seat and control convenience, the EXTRA 300/L can be equipped with an optional elect. pedal adjustment system. The pedal adjustment system provides an in-flight capability to adjust the pedals according the pilots size and operation. For example a more relaxed, stretched seating position for long cross-country flights is possible.

  • Page 112: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Section 902 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Electric Pedal Adjustment EXTRA 300L attachment. A full travel from the most rearward to the most forward position takes approxi- mately 15sec. FORWARD CONTROL-SWITCHES BACK LH --------- RH PEDALADJUST PEDAL- ADJUST. CIRCUIT BREAKER 5A 902.8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Not affected.
  • Page 113 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300L Electronic Accelerometer SECTION 903 ELECTRONIC ACCELEROMETER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 903 ELECTRONIC ACCELEROMETER 903.1 GENERAL ........................903-3 903.2 LIMITATIONS ........................903-3 903.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................903-3 903.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................903-3 903.5...
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  • Page 115: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300L Electronic Accelerometer ELECTRONIC ACCELEROMETER 903.1 GENERAL The standard equipped accelerometer typ AN 5745 can be replaced by an optional "Digital Solid State Accelerometer DSA 12". 903.2 LIMITATIONS The instrument markings and placards are provided for the acrobatic category (1 seat) only;...
  • Page 116 Section 903 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Electronic Accelerometer EXTRA 300L 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 117 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300L 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 118 Section 903 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Electronic Accelerometer EXTRA 300L 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 119 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300L 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 120 Section 903 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Electronic Accelerometer EXTRA 300L 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 positi ve “Absolute Extreme Value”...

  • Page 121: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 903 EXTRA 300L Electronic Accelerometer 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. 903.8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE If the absolute extreme value "C"...
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  • Page 123 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 904 EXTRA 300L Emergency Locator Transmitter SECTION 904 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 904 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER 904.1 GENERAL ........................904-3 904.2 LIMITATIONS ........................904-3 904.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................904-4 904.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................904-6 904.5...
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  • Page 125: General

    904.1 GENERAL To improve the passive security, the EXTRA 300/L can be equipped with an optional Emergency Locator Transmitter POINTER 3000 ELT. This POINTER 3000 ELT transmit s automatically after a crash or manual activity on the emergency frequencies of 121.5 MHz (civilian) and 243.0 MHz (military).

  • Page 126: Emergency Procedures

    Section 904 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Locator Transmitter EXTRA 300L 904.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Aircraft accident or forced landing Manual activation Warbling tone on headset 121.5 MHz - Broken or disabled antenna? - Severed whip antenna cable? - Danger of fire in aircraft?
  • Page 127 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 904 EXTRA 300L 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 128: Normal Procedures

    Section 904 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Emergency Locator Transmitter EXTRA 300L 904.4 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 129: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 904 EXTRA 300L 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 131 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 905 EXTRA 300L External Power SECTION 905 EXTERNAL POWER Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 905 EXTERNAL POWER 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

    905.1 GENERAL The EXTRA 300/L 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"...

  • Page 134: Performance

    Section 905 Pilot´s Operating Handbook External Power EXTRA 300L 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". 905.5 PERFORMANCE Not affected. 905.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Not affected.

  • Page 135: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 905 EXTRA 300L External Power 905.8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Not affected. Page Date: 20. April 2002 905 - 5...
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  • Page 137 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 906 EXTRA 300L Digital RPM Indicator SECTION 906 DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 906 DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR 906.1 GENERAL ........................906-3 906.2 LIMITATIONS ........................906-3 906.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................906-3 906.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................906-3 906.5...
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  • Page 139: General

    Digital RPM Indicator DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR 906.1 GENERAL The EXTRA 300/L can be equipped with the optional "P-1000" Digital RPM indicator alterna- tiv to the mechanical VDO RPM indicator. 906.2 LIMITATIONS The operation limitations are not affected due to the installation of the "P-1000" Digital RPM indicator.

  • Page 140: Performance

    Section 906 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Digital RPM Indicator EXTRA 300L 906.5 PERFORMANCE Not affected. 906.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Not affected. 906.7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 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 141 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 906 EXTRA 300L 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 142: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Section 906 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Digital RPM Indicator EXTRA 300L 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 143 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 907 EXTRA 300L Long Range Wing Tank Capacity SECTION 907 LONG RANGE WING TANK CAPACITY Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 907 LONG RANGE WING TANK CAPACITY 907.1 GENERAL ........................907-3 907.2 LIMITATIONS ........................907-3 907.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................
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  • Page 145: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 907 EXTRA 300L Long Range Wing Tank Capacity LONG RANGE WING TANK CAPACITY 907.1 GENERAL The leading edge wing tank on the EA 300/L equipped with the long range tank capacity features two tank compartments on either wing side. The compartments are separated by a slosh rib.

  • Page 146: Performance

    Section 907 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Long Range Wing Tank Capacity EXTRA 300L 907.5 PERFORMANCE RANGE AND ENDURACE Range and Endurance values for a T/O Weight of 950 kg (2095 lbs) including fuel for warm up and Take-Off from SL, max. continuous Power climb to cruising altitude, and a reserve of 21 litre (5.5 US Gal.) for 45 minutes with 45% Power.

  • Page 147: Weight And Balance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 907 EXTRA 300L Long Range Wing Tank Capacity 907.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE LOADING WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY: 205 Litre (54.1 US GAL.) FUEL ACRO & CENTER TANK WING TANK Litre KG x CM Litre...
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  • Page 149 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 908 EXTRA 300L Airtow Hook SECTION 908 AIRTOW HOOK Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 908 AIRTOW HOOK 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 151: General

    AIRTOW HOOK 908.1 GENERAL The EXTRA 300/L 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 152: Emergency Procedures

    Section 908 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Airtow Hook EXTRA 300L 908.3 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 153: Performance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 908 EXTRA 300L 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. 908.5 PERFORMANCE The existing POH-Data remain valid with the exception of:...
  • Page 154 Section 908 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Airtow Hook EXTRA 300L 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 155: Weight And Balance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 908 EXTRA 300L Airtow Hook 908.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Not affected. 908.7 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 157 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 909 EXTRA 300L Smoke System SECTION 909 SMOKE SYSTEM Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 909 SMOKE SYSTEM 909.1 GENERAL ........................909-3 909.2 LIMITATIONS ........................909-3 909.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................909-3 909.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................909-4 909.5...
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  • Page 159: General

    EXTRA 300L Smoke System SMOKE SYSTEM 909.1 GENERAL For performing at airshows, the EXTRA 300L may optionally be equipped with a smoke system. 909.2 LIMITATIONS For safe operation of the smoke system the following limitations have to be considered: +8g/-8g...

  • Page 160: Normal Procedures

    Section 909 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Smoke System EXTRA 300L FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Switch "SMOKE ARM" CAUTION If the fire (after the smoke system is shut off) will not extinguish proceed as follows: 2. Mixture IDLE CUT OFF 3. Fuel selector valve OFF (Pull &...

  • Page 161: Performance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 909 EXTRA 300L Smoke System CAUTION A shut-off failure of the refill process can be recognized by smoke oil spilling out of the vent line. In this case, turn off refill switch. The floating device switch in the main smoke oil tank has to be checked accordingly.
  • Page 162 Section 909 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Smoke System EXTRA 300L throttle lever. For filling the smoke oil tanks the "SMOKE REFILL" switch needs to be ON. After the refill process is completed the "SMOKE REFILL" has to switched OFF. When both switches ("SMOKE ARM"...

  • Page 163: Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 909 EXTRA 300L Smoke System - Refill/Injection pump in the pilot compartment with quick connector in the belly fairing - Overpressure/check valve in the smoke oil supply line to the nozzle - Filter element in the refill line...
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  • Page 165 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 910 EXTRA 300L Acro III Category SECTION 910 ACRO III CATEGORY Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 910 ACRO III CATEGORY 910.1 GENERAL ........................910-3 910.2 LIMITATIONS ........................910-3 910.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................910-4 910.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................910-4 910.5...
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  • Page 167: General

    ACRO III CATEGORY 910.1 GENERAL The EXTRA 300/L can be operated in an additional two seat Acro III category. This category is defined by a MTOW of 950 kg, a max. load factor of +6g/-6g, and a V of 158 KIAS.

  • Page 168: Emergency Procedures

    Section 910 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Acro III Category EXTRA 300L 910.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Not affected 910.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION, SPEEDS IN KIAS CATEGORY ACRO I ACRO II ACRO III NORMAL 1 seat 2 seats 2 seats Start:...

  • Page 169: Performance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 910 EXTRA 300L Acro III Category 910.5 PERFORMANCE STALL SPEEDS CONDITION: POWER IDLE FORWARD C/G ANGLE OF BANK / STALL SPEEDS WEIGHT CATEGORY 0° 30° 45° 1,15 g 1,41 g 950 kg Normal + ACRO III...

  • Page 170: Weight And Balance

    Section 910 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Acro III Category EXTRA 300L 910.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 910 - 6 Page Date: 20. April 2002...
  • Page 171 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 910 EXTRA 300L Acro III Category WEIGHT AND MOMENT LIMITS EXAMPLE: At 790 KG (1741 LBS) and 640000 kgcm the C/G location is 80,0 cm (31,4") aft of ref datum Page Date: 20. April 2002 910 - 7...

  • Page 172: Description And Operation Of Aircraft And Its Systems

    Section 910 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Acro III Category EXTRA 300L 910.7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND ITS SYSTEMS Not affected. 910.8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Not affected. 910 - 8 Page Date: 20. April 2002...
  • Page 173 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 911 EXTRA 300L Single Seat Canopy SECTION 911 SINGLE SEAT CANOPY Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION 911 SINGLE SEAT CANOPY 911.1 GENERAL ........................911-3 911.2 LIMITATIONS ........................911-3 911.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................911-3 911.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....................911-3 911.5...
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  • Page 175: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 911 EXTRA 300L Single Seat Canopy SINGLE SEAT CANOPY 911.1 GENERAL For airshow performances the standard canopy can be replaced by a single seat canopy, which gives a gorgeous appearance. 911.2 LIMITATIONS With the single seat canopy installed the aircraft is limited to the categories NORMAL and ACRO I.
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  • Page 177 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300L 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 179: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300L 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 180 Section 912 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 600 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 181: System Operation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300L 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 182 Section 912 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 600 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 183: Error Reporting / Fault Codes

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 912 EXTRA 300L 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 184: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 600 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 185 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300L 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 187: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300L 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 188 Section 913 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 800 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 189: System Operation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300L 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 190 Section 913 Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 800 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 191: Error Reporting / Fault Codes

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 913 EXTRA 300L 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 192: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook FILSER TRT 800 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 193 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 914 EXTRA 300L 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 195: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 914 EXTRA 300L 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 196: Code Selection

    Section 914 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 327Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 197: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 914 EXTRA 300L 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 198: Emergency Procedures

    Section 914 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 327Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 199 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300L 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 201: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300L 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 202: Mode Selection Keys

    Section 915 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 203: Keys For Other Gtx 330 Functions

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300L 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 204: Configuration Mode

    Section 915 Pilot´s Operating Handbook GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder EXTRA 300L '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 205: Limitations

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 915 EXTRA 300L 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 207 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 916 EXTRA 300L 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 209: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 916 EXTRA 300L 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 210: Reply Light

    Section 916 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 211: Normal Procedure

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 916 EXTRA 300L 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 213 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300L 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 215: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300L 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 216: Function Selector Knob

    Section 917 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 217: Buttons/Selectors For Other Kt 73 Functions

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300L 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 218: Function Display

    Section 917 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BENDIX/KING KT 76A Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 219: Failure Annunciation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 917 EXTRA 300L 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 221 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 918 EXTRA 300L 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 223: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 918 EXTRA 300L 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 224: Built-In Test

    Section 918 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 2000 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 225: Mode A Operation

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 918 EXTRA 300L 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 226: Normal Procedures

    Section 918 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 2000 Transponder EXTRA 300L 918.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Not applicable 918.5 PERFORMANCE Not applicable 918 - 6 Page Date: 15. December 2005...
  • Page 227 Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 229: General

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 230: Controls And Indicators

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 231: Squawk Selection

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 232 Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 233: Flight Operation In Mode A (Transponder Reply Code Only)

    Section 919 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 234: Configuration Mode

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 4401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 235 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300L 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 237: General

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300L 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 238: Controls And Indicators

    Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 239: Display

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300L 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 240: Squawk Ident

    Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 241: Selection Mode

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300L 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 242 Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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 243: Flight Operation In Mode A/C/S (Reply Code And Altitude Code)

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 920 EXTRA 300L 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 244: Vfr Code Activation

    Section 920 Pilot´s Operating Handbook BECKER ATC 6401 Transponder EXTRA 300L 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.
  • Page 245 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 921 EXTRA 300L Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A Engine SECTION 921 Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A Engine Table of Contents Paragraph Page Section 921 921.1 GENERAL.........................921-3 921.2 LIMITATIONS ........................907-3 921.2.1 Engine Limitations ......................907-3 921.2.2 Weight Limits ........................907-3 921.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES................... 907-3 921.4...
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  • Page 247: General

    Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A Engine 921.1 GENERAL As an alternative to the Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5 engine the EXTRA 300L can be equipped with an AEIO-580-B1A engine. It is a six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, aircooled, direct drive, fuel injection engine with inverted oil system. 921.2...

  • Page 248: Performance

    Section 921 Pilot´s Operating Handbook Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A Engine EXTRA 300L 921.5 PERFORMANCE Due to the similar brake specific fuel consumption of the AEIO-540-L1B5 engine the performance data given in Section 5 of this handbook apply also for the AEIO-580-B1A engine. However the Cruise Performance Chart has been adapted.

  • Page 249: Weight And Balance

    Pilot´s Operating Handbook Section 921 EXTRA 300L Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A Engine 921.6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Refer to the Equipment List in Section 6 which has been revised. 921.7 DESCRIPTION The AEIO-580-B1A engine is characterized by the following performance data: Rated power at 2700 RPM: 315 HP (234.9 kW).
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