Summary of Contents for czech sport aircraft PS-28 Cruiser
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PS-POH-1-1-13 Pilot’s Operating Handbook equipped with Dynon SkyView System Airplane Registration Number: Airplane Serial Number: This Pilot’s Operating Handbook is EASA approved under Major Change Approval No.: 10051301 Approval Date: 21 November 2014 Date: 2015-11-11 Rev. No.: 1...
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RECORD OF REVISIONS PS-POH-1-1-13 RECORD OF REVISIONS Rev. Affected pages Revision name Approved Date Substitution pages for i, v, vii, viii, ix, x, xi, xii, aircraft with CT EASA AFM xiii, xiv, xv, xvi, 1-4, 2-6, measurement acc. to 2-7, 2-8, 3-14, 3-15, 4-5, Approval 2015-12-11 Rotax service bulletin SB-...
LIST OF EFECTIVE PAGES PS-POH-1-1-13 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (Cont’d) Section Page Date Section Page Date EASA approved 2014-06-17 2014-06-17 EASA approved 2015-11-11 2014-06-17 EASA approved 2014-06-17 2015-11-11 EASA approved 2014-06-17 2014-06-17 EASA approved 2014-06-17 2014-06-17 EASA approved 2014-06-17 2014-06-17 EASA approved 2014-06-17 2015-11-11...
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS PS-POH-1-1-13 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS Attitude direction indicator Above Ground Level Altitude or Altimeter Air Traffic Control Airspeed Indicator Pressure unit (1 bar = 14.5037 psi) BEACON Anti-collision beacon °C Temperature in degree of Celsius (°C = (°F - 32) / 1.8) Calibrated Airspeed Course deviation indicator C.G.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS PS-POH-1-1-13 MTOW Maximum TakeOff Weight Speed in meters per second (1 m/s = 196.8 fpm = 1.944 knots = 3.6 km/h) Newton - force unit (1 N = 0.225 lbf) Nautical mile (1 NM = 1,852 m) System is switched off or control element is in off-position System is switched on or control element is in on-position Outside Air Temperature...
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CS-LSA STANDARDS PS-POH-1-1-13 CS-LSA STANDARD r aircraft is designed and built according to CS-LSA standard. CS-LSA, Initial Issue 27 June 2011 Certification Specification for Light Sport Aeroplanes Date: 2015-11-11 Rev. No.: 1...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PS-POH-1-1-13 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information 2. Limitations 3. Emergency Procedures 4. Normal Procedures 5. Performance 6. Weight and Balance 7. Description of Airplane and Systems 8. Handling and Servicing 9. Supplements Date: 2015-11-11 Rev. No.: 1...
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SECTION 1 PS-POH-1-1-13 GENERAL INFORMATION ircraft layout: Date: 2014-06-17 Rev. No.: -...
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SECTION 1 PS-POH-1-1-13 GENERAL INFORMATION Main airplane dimensions: Wing span .............8.600 m Length ............6.620 m Height ............2.315 m Wing area ............12.30 m Wing loading ..........49 kg/m Cockpit width ..........1.170 m Flight control surfaces travel: Rudder ............30° ±2° to each side Elevator ............+24°...
SECTION 2 PS-POH-1-1-13 LIMITATIONS 2.11 Fuel Fuel volume: Wing fuel tanks capacity ............. 2x 57 L Total fuel capacity ............... 114 L Unusable fuel ..............2x 0.5 L Total usable fuel ..............113 L Maximum allowable difference in fuel tanks ......30 L Recommended fuel type: NOTE Refer to the ROTAX Operator’s Manual, section 2.4 Fuel, and Rotax Service...
The required Pilot´s User Guide is referenced to the System Firmware Version number. PS-28 Cruiser equipped with the Dynon SkyView requires System Firmware Version 10.0 or later. Use of the MAP page for pilotage navigation is prohibited. The navigation map is intended only to enhance situational awareness.
SECTION 3 PS-POH-1-1-13 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.26 Inadvertent canopy opening during takeoff • During takeoff – aircraft rotation occurs, the canopy opens approximately 50 mm. • During climb and descent with airspeed at 60-75 KIAS, the canopy stays opened 50-80 mm. •...
SECTION 3 PS-POH-1-1-13 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.27 Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System The area directly above the rightmost button (button 8) is the Message Notification Area. This area is reserved to notify the pilot of various messages and alerts that SkyView can present. All messages and alerts are categorized by severity into one of three categories.
SECTION 3 PS-POH-1-1-13 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Alert Description A fault has been detected in the wires that provide SKYNET POWER FAULT power to SV Network devices. CAUTION SkyView Network has lost its secondary standby STANDBY NETWORK network redundancy. ERROR POSITION SOURCE or GPS Position source (GPS) failure.
SECTION 4 PS-POH-1-1-13 NORMAL PROCEDURES WARNING Physically check the fuel level before each takeoff to make sure you have sufficient fuel for the planned flight. WARNING In case of long-term parking it is recommended to turn the engine several times (Ignition Switch - OFF!) by turning the propeller.
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SECTION 4 PS-POH-1-1-13 NORMAL PROCEDURES CAUTION • The starter should be activated for a maximum of 10 sec, followed by 2 min pause for starter cooling. • As soon as engine runs, adjust throttle to achieve smooth running at approx. 2,500 rpm.
SECTION 4 PS-POH-1-1-13 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.4 Normal Takeoff 4.4.1 Engine run-up CAUTION The engine run-up should be performed with the aircraft heading upwind and not on a loose terrain (the propeller may suck grit which can damage the leading edges of blades).
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SECTION 4 PS-POH-1-1-13 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.4.2 Before takeoff NOTE Elevator and aileron trim position indicators are displayed on the EMS screen. Aileron trim tab position can be checked visually from cockpit by view to the right. NOTE PFD and EMS screen layouts are shown in Section 7. NOTE Do not connect any device to the 12 V socket before takeoff.
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SECTION 4 PS-POH-1-1-13 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.11.4 Engine shut down 1. THROTTLE - IDLE 2. Instruments - engine instruments within limits 3. Ignition Switch - OFF 4. Switches - OFF 5. MASTER BAT & GEN - OFF 6. FUEL selector - OFF CAUTION Rapid engine cooling should be avoided during operation.
SECTION 4 PS-POH-1-1-13 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.14 Aircraft parking and tie-down 1. Ignition Switch - OFF 2. MASTER BAT & GEN - OFF 3. FUEL selector - OFF 4. Parking brake - as necessary 5. Canopy - close, lock as necessary 6.
SECTION 5 PS-POH-1-1-13 PERFORMANCE 5. PERFORMANCE The presented data has been computed from actual flight tests with the aircraft and engine in good conditions and using average piloting techniques. If not stated otherwise, the performance stated in this section is valid for maximum takeoff weight 600 kg and under ISA conditions.
SECTION 7 PS-POH-1-1-13 DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS NOTE Some possible SkyView screen layouts are shown in this Section. 7.4 Instrument panel NOTE Actual Instrument panel layout and Description of instrumentation and controls in the cockpit are shown in Section 9, Supplement No. 2. 7.5 Engine ROTAX 912 S2 / ULS2 engine with maximum power 73.5 kW is installed in this aircraft...
SECTION 7 PS-POH-1-1-13 DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS Carburetor preheating The heated air is streaming from a heat exchanger to the carburetor through the airbox. The control lever is installed on the middle panel. Ignition switch Ignition switch must be on BOTH position to operate the engine. For safety remove the key when engine is not running.
SECTION 7 PS-POH-1-1-13 DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS 12 V Socket The airplane is equipped with a 12 V socket on the right part of the instrument panel designed to supply portable appliances. NOTE 12 V socket use in the cruise only. 7.13 Instruments and Avionics The cockpit is fitted by Dynon SkyView SV-D1000 screens (a Primary Flight Display (PFD) with, and Engine Monitoring System (EMS).
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SECTION 7 PS-POH-1-1-13 DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS 7.13.3 Screen Layout Configuration SkyView can display many combinations of PFD, Engine, and Moving Map data in full-screen and partial-screen configurations as well as distribute this data across multiple displays. Each display in the system can also have its own layout.
SECTION 8 PS-POH-1-1-13 HANDLING AND SERVICING Type of oil used by aircrafts manufacturer: - see Section 9, Supplement No. 02 Oil volume: Minimum ................3.3 L Maximum ................3.8 L 8.5.3 Approved coolant grades and specifications Recommended coolant type: (refer to the Rotax Operator’s manual section 2.2 Operating limits and section 2.3 Coolant, Rotax Service Instruction SI-912-016, latest edition) New cylinder head design Only one type of coolant is permitted:...
SECTION 8 PS-POH-1-1-13 HANDLING AND SERVICING 8.6 Cleaning and care Use efficient cleaning detergents to clean the aircraft surface. Oil spots on the aircraft surface (except the canopy!) may be cleaned with petrol. The canopy may only be cleaned by washing it with a sufficient quantity of lukewarm water and an adequate quantity of detergents.
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