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Sirius
TL-3000
PILOT´S OPERATING HANDBOOK
This Pilot´s Operating Handbook must remain in the aircraft and be accessible to the pilot all times.

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  • Page 1 Sirius TL-3000 PILOT´S OPERATING HANDBOOK This Pilot´s Operating Handbook must remain in the aircraft and be accessible to the pilot all times.
  • Page 2 (THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK)
  • Page 3 Dear Sirius Owner: Congratulations on the purchase of your TL-3000 Sirius! You will find your new TL-ULTRALIGHT aircraft very enjoyable, extremely economical, and easy to maintain. The Sirius is the ideal ultralight plane. It is fast, economical, pleasing to the eye, and user friendly. We at TL-ULTRALIGHT are certain that your Sirius will give you hours and hours of leisure flying and enjoyment.
  • Page 4 Manufacturer: TL-ULTRALIGHT Airport 515, Pouchov 503 41 Hradec Králové CZECH REPUBLIC www.tl-ultralight.com Airplane registration number: Date of issue: ………………………………… List of changes Date Revised Pages Type of Revision Posted By 7 January 2012 None Original Issue 15 June 2015 Updates...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 2. LIMITATIONS 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES 5. PERFORMANCE 6. WEIGHT, BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST 7. DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS 8. HANDLING AND SERVICING 9. SUPPLEMENTS...
  • Page 7 1. GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Aircraft 1.2.1 Airplane gross weight 1.2.2 Basic dimensions 1.2.3 Three View Drawings 1.2.4 Top speed, cruise speed 1.2.5 Maximum range 1.2.6 Rate of climb 1.2.7 Stall speed 1.3 Fuel capacity 1.4 Engine power...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction READ BEFORE YOUR FIRST FLIGHT! CAUTION A copy is issued with each aircraft and is required to remain in the aircraft and be available to the pilot at all times. CAUTION All pilots of this aircraft must read and understand the operation and limitations of this aircraft design.

  • Page 9: Aircraft

    1.2 Aircraft The TL-3000 Sirius is a full three axis, high wing, two place, side-by-side seating, tricycle landing gear aircraft with a steerable nose wheel. The primary aircraft structure is carbon fiber and fiberglass UV resistant reinforced laminate with an inner foam core creating a ‘sandwich’...

  • Page 10: Three View Drawings

    1.2.3 Three View Drawings All dimensions are in millimeters...

  • Page 11: Top Speed, Cruise Speed

    1.2.4 Top speed, cruise speed KIAS SPEED REMARKS (kts) Maximum speed with maximum continuous rated Maximum sustained engine power in horizontal flight at sea level in speed in level flight standard conditions at full gross weight. 1.2.5 Maximum range Range: max.

  • Page 12: Fuel Capacity

    1.3 Fuel capacity Total capacity: 90 l Wing fuel tanks capacity: 2 x 45 l Total unusable: 6,5 l Approved fuel grade: 91 Unleaded auto gas (yellow) Alternate fuel grade: 100LL Avgas (blue) (for less than 30% of engine operation time) 1.4 Engine power Horsepower rating and engine speed: 100 BHP at 5800 RPM...
  • Page 13 2. LIMITATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.1 Speeds limitation 2.1.1 Airspeed indicator speed range markings 2.1.2 Stalling speeds 2.1.3 Flap extended speed range 2.1.4 Maneuvering speed 2.1.5 Never exceed speed 2.2 Service ceiling 2.3 Load factors limits 2.4 Maneuver limits 2.5 Fuel 2.6 Horsepower rating, engine speed 2.7 Flight limitations...

  • Page 14: Speeds Limitation

    2.1 Speeds limitation NOTE Speeds shown are for full gross weight at sea level, standard conditions. 2.1.1 Airspeed indicator speed range markings KIAS MARKING SIGNIFICANCE (kts) Full-Flap Operating Range. Lower limit is maximum weight in landing configuration. Upper limit is maximum speed 35 - 55 White arc permissible with flaps extended to stage one (Takeoff)

  • Page 15: Maneuvering Speed

    2.1.4 Maneuvering speed KIAS SPEED REMARKS (kts) Do not make full or abrupt control movements Maneuvering speed above this speed. 2.1.5 Never exceed speed KIAS SPEED REMARKS (kts) Never exceed speed Do not exceed this speed in any operation. 2.2 Service ceiling Standard conditions, standard day: 6000 m 2.3 Load factors limits Flight load factors: flaps up:...

  • Page 16: Fuel

    2.5 Fuel Total capacity: 90 l Total unusable: 6,5 l Fuel consumption: max. 27l/h (at 5500 RPM) Approved fuel grade: 91 Unleaded auto gas (yellow) Alternate fuel grade: 100LL Avgas (Blue) NOTE 100LL Avgas is to be used as an alternate fuel type if 91 octane auto fuel is not available.

  • Page 17: Emergency Procedures

    3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.1 Emergency speeds 3.2 Emergency checklists 3.2.1 Engine fire during start 3.2.2 Engine failure take-off roll (abort) 3.2.3 Engine failure (landing) immediately after take-off 3.2.4 Engine failure during flight 3.2.5 Emergency landing without engine power 3.2.6 Precautionary landing with engine power (off airport) 3.2.7 Engine fire in flight 3.2.8 Inadvertent spiral...

  • Page 18: Emergency Speeds

    3.1 Emergency speeds Never Exceed Speed: 138 KIAS Stall Speed (No Flaps): 40 KIAS Stall Speed (Full Flaps): 35 KIAS 3.2 Emergency checklists 3.2.1 Engine fire during start: 1. Starter............CONTINUE CRANKING If engine starts: 2. Power...........2000 RPM for a few seconds 3.

  • Page 19: Engine Failure (Landing) Immediately After Take-Off

    3.2.3 Engine failure (landing) immediately after take-off 1. Airspeed.................70 KIAS 2. Wing flaps................HALF 3. Fuel valve................OFF 4. Main switch................OFF 3.2.4 Engine failure during flight Engine restart: 1. Airspeed.................70 KIAS 2. Fuel valve................ON 3. Aux. fuel pump..............ON 4. Ignition switches..............ON 5. Starter................ENGAGE If restart fails, execute a forced landing.

  • Page 20: Precautionary Landing With Engine Power (Off Airport)

    3.2.6 Precautionary landing with engine power (off airport) 1. Airspeed...............70 KIAS 2. Flaps.................HALF 3. Harnesses..............TIGHTEN 4. Selected field...EXECUTE LOW PASS (only if practical) 5. Electrical Equipment......OFF (EXCEPT IGNITION and MAIN SWITCH!) 7. Flaps..................FULL 8. Airspeed................55 KIAS 9. Touchdown....PREFERABLY INTO WIND, NOSE HIGH 10.
  • Page 21 WARNING Maintaining approach speed, a low speed side-slip may cause the aircraft to stall and may enter a spin. 8. Radio....SET TO 121.5; TRANSMIT MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY!” and AIRCRAFT ID with CURRENT POSITION 9. All non-essential switches...........OFF 10. Airspeed................55 KIAS 11.
  • Page 22 CAUTION When recovering from a nose-low attitude, do not over- stress the airframe by pulling back too abruptly on the flight stick. 7. Trim the aircraft to maintain 70 KIAS 8. Upon re-entering VFR/VMC conditions, resume normal cruise operation 3.2.9 Inadvertent spin WARNING Intentional spins in this airplane are prohibited.

  • Page 23: Low Oil Pressure Or Loss Of Oil Pressure

    CAUTION Close the throttle to prevent an unnecessary increase in airspeed. During a spin, one wing is in a stalled condition resulting in ineffective aileron inputs to control the rotation. Neutralize the ailerons, and apply full rudder in the opposite direction of rotation. Because an airfoil can stall at any airspeed and in any relation to the horizon, push forward on the stick to break the stall.
  • Page 24 WARNING WARNING RNING The aircraft parachute system should be considered as the primary method of choice of recovery when the aircraft has departed controlled flight (out of control). WARNING WARNING RNING When using the parachute rescue system, please take into account that the plane will be destroyed! If the system is used, certain steps should at least be attempted prior...

  • Page 25: Normal Procedures

    4. NORMAL PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.1 Preflight check 4.1.1 Cockpit 4.1.2 Exterior checklist 4.1.2.1 Nose area 4.1.2.2 Right wing 4.1.2.3 AFT fuselage 4.1.2.4 Left wing 4.2 Operating checklist 4.2.1 Engine start 4.2.2 Pre-taxi 4.2.3 Taxi 4.2.4 Engine run-up 4.2.5 Before takeoff 4.2.6 Takeoff 4.2.7 Climb 4.2.7.1 Best angle of climb speed...

  • Page 26: Preflight Check

    4.1 Preflight check NOTE All exterior preflight inspection items, including the cockpit section, can be conducted from outside the airplane. 4.1.1 Cockpit 1. All switches................OFF 2. Fuel valve................OFF 3. Main switch................ON 4. Fuel gauge........CHECK QUANTITY Left - Right 5. ELT control panel indicator......CHECK STATUS 6.

  • Page 27: Aft Fuselage

    12. Traffic alert antennae...........SECURE 13. Transponder antennae..........SECURE 14. Fuselage fuel pump........DRAIN, check for water and contaminates 4.1.2.2 Right side of the airplane 1. ELT..........CHECK ARMED AND SECURE 2. Gear leg and brake line..........CHECK 3. Wheel pant and bracket.……………...…………………SECURE 4. Brake pads and disk………...………..…….CHECK FOR WEAR 5.

  • Page 28: Operating Checklist

    9. Tail cone………........…..FREE OF DEBRIS 10. Left horizontal stabilizer……………...………….….……CHECK 11. AFT inspection cover…………………………..…….SECURE 12. AFT strobe and position light…………………..…..CHECK 4.1.2.4 Left side of the airplane 1. Flap and hinges.............CHECK 2. Aileron and hinges………………………………..……..CHECK 3. Wing tip cover and enclosed lights......CHECK 4.

  • Page 29: Pre-Taxi

    7. Aux fuel pump………………………..….MOMENTARILY ON 8. Aux fuel pump…………………………..………………………OFF 9. Ignition switches…...………………………………...…...ON 10. Check area visually and call out….…...……”CLEAR PROP!” CAUTION Call out “CLEAR PROP!” through the doors vent window. Also use a visual signal by rotating your hand vertically with an index finger up to indicate propeller movement.

  • Page 30: Taxi

    4.2.3 Taxi 1. Area.................CLEAR 2. Brakes........CHECK and APPLY AS NEEDED 3. Steering................CHECK 4. Compass.................CHECK 5. Attitude reference track display ……...……..…………..CHECK 6. Turn coordinator……………………..….…CHECK (in turns) WARNING Breaking and systematically applied brakes could decrease the brake affectivity due to the hydraulic liquid overheating. 4.2.4 Engine run-up 1.

  • Page 31: Takeoff

    5. VHF attitude reference.……………………..……………….…SET 6. Transponder…………………………………...………..ON / ALT 7. Trim……………………………………………………………..AFT 11. Controls………..…….FREE and CORRECT MOVEMENT 12. Doors…………………………….…….…CLOSED and LOCKED 13. GRS safety pin………………………….…..CHECK REMOVED 14. Aux fuel pump………………………...…………AS REQUIRED WARNING Operation of both the engine driven and the auxiliary fuel pump for take-off and landing is not recommended. The combined pump output has been observed to overcome the carburetor float valve fuel cutoff, flooding the carburetor, preventing full power engine operation or...

  • Page 32: Best Rate Of Climb Speed

    4.2.7.2 Best rate of climb speed Best rate of climb speed (Vy) is 55 KTS 4.2.8 Cruise 1. Throttle….............5000 TO 5200 RPM 2. Trim..............LEVEL FLIGHT 3. Fuel status..............MONITOR 4. EMS data................CHECK 4.2.9 Before landing 1. Harnesses…..............SECURE 2. Airspeed................75 KIAS 3. Fuel……............CHECK QUANTITY 4.

  • Page 33: Soft Field

    4.2.11 Soft field 4.2.11.1 Soft field take off When taxiing over soft ground, keep constant back pressure on the flight stick to relieve stress on the nose strut. Set flaps on HALF position before entering the runway. Maintain elevator back pressure, and when clear for takeoff, add enough power to just get the airplane moving.

  • Page 34: Shutdown

    4.2.14 Shutdown 1. Throttle…................IDLE 2. GPS..................OFF 3. Transponder.................OFF 4. Other avionics…………….….………………..……..……OFF 5. Strobes…………………………………………..…..…..OFF 6. Flaps…..............RETRACTED 7. Instrument switch………….…………………..….….……..OFF 8. Main switch……….………………………………….…...….…OFF 9. Ignition switches...........OFF (one at time) 10. Fuel valve...........CLOSE (horizontal) 11. GRS safety pin...............INSERT 12. Cabin doors…………………….………….………………….OPEN WARNING It is imperative that the GRS safety pin be reinserted into its respective locking position before the crew and passenger disembark the airplane in order to prevent an accidental firing of the rocket system.

  • Page 35: Performance

    5. PERFORMANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.1 Take off distances 5.2 Rate of climb 5.3 Cruise speed 5.4 Fuel consumption 5.5 Landing distances...
  • Page 36 5.1 Take off distances Takeoff roll distance: 370 ft max power, half flaps, paved RWY Takeoff distance over a 50ft obstacle: 1400 ft, max power, half flaps, paved RWY 5.2 Rate of climb Rate of climb: 910 ft/min at 55 KTS, V , max power, half flaps Maximum cruise speed: 120 KIAS (V , max continuous power)

  • Page 37: Weight, Balance And Equipment List

    6. WEIGHT, BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.1 Procedure 6.2 Empty weight center of gravity calculations 6.3 Loaded weight and balance calculations via diagram 6.4 Forward center of gravity calculations 6.5 Rear center of gravity calculations 6.6 Horizontal distance from datum plane 6.7 Weight &...

  • Page 38: Procedure

    6.1 Procedure It is the pilot’s responsibility to make sure the weight and balance limits are not exceeded as to weight, its location, distribution and security prior to any flight. All permanent equipment, options, and accessories should be installed on the aircraft prior to weighing.
  • Page 39 Read the GP and GH values from the scales (GH represents the sum of the values indicated by the scales under the main undercarriage wheels). Calculate the total empty aircraft weight Calculate the empty aircraft centre of gravity distance from the datum plane (wing leading edge) Calculate the empty aircraft centre of gravity position in % MAC ...

  • Page 40: Loaded Weight And Balance Calculations Via Diagram

    6.3 Loaded weight and balance calculations via diagram Determine empty aircraft weight and empty aircraft centre of gravity position (see chapter 6.2). Subtract the centre of gravity position shift increment for each individual item (crew, luggage, fuel) on the graduated scale. Sum up so determined increments and add them to the empty aircraft CG.

  • Page 41: Forward Center Of Gravity Calculations

    6.4 Forward center of gravity calculations On the pilot seat place 60 kg (minimum pilot weight), in airplane there must not be any baggage, wing tanks must be empty Read the GP and GH values from the scales (GH represents the sum of the values indicated by the scales under the main undercarriage wheels).

  • Page 42: Horizontal Distance From Datum Plane

    Calculate the centre of gravity distance from the datum plane (wing leading edge) Calculate the centre of gravity position in % MAC Permitted value of rear center of gravity is 32,5% 6.6 Horizontal distance from datum plane...

  • Page 43: Weight & Balance Data Worksheet Notes

    6.7 Weight & balance data worksheet notes 1. Maximum Forward CG Limit: 22 % MAC 2. Maximum Aft CG Limit: 32,5 %MAC 3. Maximum Gross Weight: 472,5 kg 4. Maximum Seat Load: 90 kg 5. Minimum Pilot Weight: 60 kg 6.

  • Page 44: Description Of Airplane And Systems

    7. DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.1 Aircraft 7.2 Airframe 7.3 Flight controls 7.4 Wing flap system 7.5 Trim system 7.6 Instrument panel 7.7 Safety harnesses 7.8 Landing gear 7.9 Engine 7.9.1 Engine specification 7.9.2 Engine instruments 7.9.3 Engine operation speeds and limits 7.10 Propeller...

  • Page 45: Aircraft

    7.1 Aircraft The TL-3000 Sirius is a full three axis, one engine, high wing, two place, side-by-side seating, and tricycle landing gear aircraft with a steerable nose wheel. 7.2 Airframe The primary aircraft structure is carbon fiber and fiberglass UV resistant reinforced laminate with a inner foam core creating a “sandwich”...

  • Page 46: Landing Gear

    7.8 Landing gear The landing gear is convention a fixed, tricycle type with a steerable nose gear and two main landing gears. Hydraulically-actuated brakes are attached on each main landing gear wheel. 7.9 Engine 7.9.1 Engine specification Number of engines: ®...
  • Page 47 7.9.2 Engine instruments The Engine Information System (EMS) is the primary display for monitoring engine operation. NOTE A difference of as much as 200 RPM can exist between the ® ROTAX tachometer and the RPM indication on the EMS. The EMS digital RPM readout is more accurate and should be relied upon when in doubt.

  • Page 48: Engine Operation Speeds And Limits

    7.9.3 Engine operation speeds and limits Engine type ROTAX 912 UL ROTAX 912 ULS Speed: Take-off speed 5800 1/min (5 min.) 5800 1/min (5 min.) Max. continuous 5500 1/min 5500 1/min speed Idle speed ca. 1400 1/min ca. 1400 1/min Performance (ISA): (International Standard Atmosphere) Take-off 59,6 kW (80 BHP) at 5800...

  • Page 49: Propeller

    7.10 Propeller Propellers that can be installed on the airplane. Propeller manufacturer: DUC Hélices TL-ULTRALIGHT Woodcomp Propeller model number: PowerMax Swirl SR3000 Number of blades: Propeller type: In-flight adjustable Ground-adjustable In-flight adjustable Propeller diameter: 1748 mm 1740 mm 1700 mm...

  • Page 50: Handling And Servicing

    8. HANDLING AND SERVICING TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.1 Ground handling 8.1.1 Towing 8.1.2 Parking 8.1.3 Tie-down 8.2 Servicing 8.2.1 Engine oil 8.2.2 Fuel 8.2.2.1 Safety instruction and procedure of fuel tank filling 8.2.2.2. Procedure of fuel tank filling 8.3 Cleaning and care 8.3.1 Windows 8.3.2 Propeller care 8.3.3 Engine care...

  • Page 51: Ground Handling

    8.1 Ground handling 8.1.1 Towing Manipulate the aircraft with the use of nose gear attached tow bar only. CAUTION The rear section of the aircraft fuselage is not meant for manipulating. Never use your elbows to exert pressure onto the rear section of the aircraft fuselage as this may result in damage.

  • Page 52: Servicing

    8.2 Servicing 8.2.1 Engine oil NOTE For approved oil see the Operator´s Manual for all version of ROTAX 912. Do not use oil additives. Quality automotive motor oil, not approved for aircraft motor oil – for viscosity see Operator’s Manual for all version of ROTAX 912. Oil capacity: 3,5 l Oil consumption: max 0,06 l/h...

  • Page 53: Fuel

    8.2.2 Fuel NOTE For approved fuel see the Operator´s Manual for all version of ROTAX 912. CAUTION 100LL Avgas is to be used only as an alternate fuel type if 91 octane auto fuel is not available. The use of 100LL Avgas is restricted to less than 30% of engine operation time.

  • Page 54: Procedure Of Fuel Tank Filling

    8.2.2.2. Procedure of fuel tank filling  Ground the airplane. The airplane ground point is located on the engine exhaust pipe.  During the filling the fuel wing tanks do not support the ladder on the leading edge of the wing. Do not lean on the airplane during filling. ...

  • Page 55: Propeller Care

    CAUTION Never use glass cleaner, MEK, acetone, benzene, gasoline, fire extinguisher, anti-ice fluid, or lacquer thinner to clean plastic. These materials will attack the plastic and cause it to craze. CAUTION Do not use a canvas cover on the windows or all aircraft unless freezing rain or sleet is anticipated because the cover may scratch the plastic surface.

  • Page 56: Supplements

    9. SUPPLEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.1 Required placards & markings 9.2 Placards 9.3 Exterior markings...
  • Page 57 9.1 Required placards & markings This section contains a list of both placards and markings located inside the cockpit and on the exterior of the airplane. These placards and markings provide guidance, instruction, or caution. It is the responsibility of the owner/pilot to understand and comply with the directions of both the placards and markings.
  • Page 58 At instrument panel in pilot view: At instrument panel in pilot view: In cockpit...
  • Page 59 Maximum weight of the baggage: Marking of external socket 12V (according to aircraft equipment):...
  • Page 60 9.3 Exterior markings Around main wing fuel tank caps: Circular marker (US Gallons or Litres as required) Around drain valves on the bottom side of the wings: Around venting of fuel tanks on the bottom side of the wings:...
  • Page 61 Around point of taking the static pressure at the rear part of the fuselage: Marking of control surfaces (aileron, flaps, elevator, rudder – flettner ) Marking of the trim:...
  • Page 62 Front wheel tire pressure (2,5 bar 36 PSI) : Main wheel tire pressure (2,5 bar 36 PSI) : Parachute rocket exit panel:...

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