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EVEKTOR - AEROTECHNIK a.s.
Letecka 1384
686 04 Kunovice
CZECH REPUBLIC
LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANE
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  • Page 1 EVEKTOR - AEROTECHNIK a.s. Letecka 1384 Tel.: +420572 537 111 686 04 Kunovice Fax: +420 572 537 900 CZECH REPUBLIC email: marketing@evektor.cz FLIGHT MANUAL LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANE Serial number: Registration mark: SP2006FMENKT Document number: December 20, 2006 Date of issue: This manual must be on the airplane board during operation.
  • Page 3 Section 0 Technical FLIGHT MANUAL Information Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS TECHNICAL INFORMATION .........3 Log of Revisions ...............3 List of Effective Pages............5 FM Sections...............8 0 - 1 December 20, 2006...
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  • Page 5: Technical Information

    Section 0 Technical FLIGHT MANUAL Information Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 0. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Log of Revisions All revisions or supplements to this manual, except actual weighing data, are issued in form of revisions, which will have new or changed pages as appendix and the list of which is shown in the Log of Revisons table.
  • Page 6 Section 0 Technical FLIGHT MANUAL Information Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Rev. Affected Affected Date Appro- Date Date of Sign. Section Pages Insertion 0 - 4 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 7: List Of Effective

    Section 0 Technical FLIGHT MANUAL Information Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 0.2 List of Effective Pages Section Page Date Section Page Date Title page Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06...
  • Page 8 Section 0 Technical FLIGHT MANUAL Information Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Section Page Date Section Page Date Dec 20/06 5-11 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 5-12 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 5-13 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 5-14 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 5-16 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06 Dec 20/06...
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  • Page 10: Fm Sections

    Section 0 Technical FLIGHT MANUAL Information Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT FM Sections Section GENERAL LIMITATIONS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES PERFORMANCE WEIGHT AND BALANCE AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLEMENTS 0 - 8 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 General FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS GENERAL ..............3 Introduction ...............3 Certification basis .............3 Warnings, cautions, notes..........3 Descriptive data ..............4 1.4.1 Airplane description.............. 4 1.4.2 Powerplant................4 1.4.3 Main technical data .............. 4 1.4.4 Three-view drawing.............. 6 Definitions and abbreviations ..........7 1 - 1 December 20, 2006...
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  • Page 13: General

    Section 1 General FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 1. GENERAL Introduction This Flight manual has been prepared to provide pilots and instructors with information for safe and efficient operation of the PLUS SPORTSTAR airplane. It also contains supplementary information considered to be important by the airplane manufacturer.

  • Page 14: Descriptive Data

    Section 1 General FLGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT NOTE Draws the attention to any special item not directly related to safety but which is important or unusual. Descriptive data 1.4.1 Airplane description PLUS SPORTSTAR airplane is an all-metal low-wing of semimonocoque structure with two side by side seats and nose wheel landing gear For further description see Section 7 - Airplane and system...
  • Page 15 Section 1 General FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Horizontal tail unit Span 8.20 ft 2.50 m HTU Area 20.88 sq.ft 1.94 sq.m Elevator area 8.40 sq.ft 0.78 sq.m Vertical tail unit Height 4.07 ft 1.24 m VTU Area 10.76 sq.ft 1.00 sq.m Rudder area 4.31 sq.ft...

  • Page 16: Three-View Drawing

    Section 1 General FLGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 1.4.4 Three-view drawing Figure 1-1 1 - 6 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 17: Definitions And Abbreviations

    Section 1 General FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Definitions and abbreviations NOTE The abbreviations on placards in the airplane cockpit, are printed in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS in the text of this Aircraft Operating Instructions. ACCU accumulator ALT ENC encoding altimeter air traffic control bar 1 bar = 100 kPa BEACON...
  • Page 18 Section 1 General FLGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT system is switched off or control element is in off- position system is switched on or control element is in on- position pascal 1Pa = 1N/m pound per sq.in (1PSI = 6.89 kPa) revolutions per minute runway sq.ft...
  • Page 19 Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS LIMITATIONS ..............3 Introduction ...............3 Airspeed ................3 Airspeed indicator marking ..........4 Powerplant.................5 Powerplant instrument marking........6 Miscellaneous instrument marking........6 Weight................6 Centre of gravity..............7 Approved manoeuvres .............7 2.10 Manoeuvring load factors..........7 2.11 Flight crew.................7 2.12 Kinds of operation ............8 2.13 Fuel ..................9 2.14 Oil..................10...
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  • Page 21: Limitations

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 2. LIMITATIONS Introduction Section 2 contains operation limitation, instrument marking and basic placards necessary for safe operation of airplane and its engine, standard systems and equipment. Limitation for optional systems and equipment are stated in section 9 - Supplements.

  • Page 22: Airspeed Indicator Marking

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Airspeed indicator marking Airspeed indicator markings and their color-code significance are shown in the table below: Marking Range Meaning KIAS mph IAS Red line at maximum weight (flaps in landing position 50°) White arc Operating range with extended 38 - 70...

  • Page 23: Powerplant

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Powerplant Engine manufacturer: Bombardier-Rotax GMBH Engine type: ROTAX 912ULS Power: 100 HP / 73.5 kW maximum take-off 93.8 HP / 69.0 kW maximum continuous Engine speed: 5800 RPM maximum take-off max. 5 minutes 5500 RPM maximum continuous 1400 RPM...

  • Page 24: Powerplant Instrument Marking

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Powerplant instrument marking The colour-code of instruments is shown in the following table: Red line Green arc Yellow arc Red line Lower Normal Caution Upper Instrument Units limit operation range limit range RPM indicator 1400 - 5500 5500 - 5800...

  • Page 25: Centre Of Gravity

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT WARNING DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHTS! THEIR EXCEEDING LEADS AIRPLANE OVERLOADING AND TO DEGRADATION OF FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS DETERIORATION OF MANOEUVRABILITY. Centre of gravity 20 ± 2 %MAC Empty airplane C.G. position (standard equipment) Operating C.G.

  • Page 26: Kinds Of Operation

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT WARNING DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHTS! THEIR EXCEEDING LEADS AIRPLANE OVERLOADING AND TO DEGRADATION OF FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS DETERIORATION OF MANOEUVRABILITY. 2.12 Kinds of operation The airplane is standardly approved for VFR daylight flights. WARNING NIGHT FLIGHTS...

  • Page 27: Fuel

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 2.13 Fuel Fuel tank volume (each) 15.85 U.S. gallons 60 litres Total 31.7 U.S. gallons 120 litres Usable fuel 31.2 U.S. gallons 118 litres Unusable fuel 0.5 U.S. gallons 2.0 litres (0.25 US gal / 1 liter per tank) NOTE It is not recommended to fully tank the fuel tanks.

  • Page 28: Oil

    Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 2.14 Oil Performance classification SF, SG according to API Oil volume: minimum 0.53 U.S. gallons 2.0 litres maximum 0.79 U.S. gallons 3.0 litres 2.15 Maximum number of passengers Maximum number of passengers including pilot 2.16 Other limitations SMOKING IS PROHIBITED on the airplane board.
  • Page 29 Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT The following placards are located on the tilting canopy: LOAD LIMITS LOAD LIMITS M ax.take-off weight 1268 Max.take-off weight Empty weight Empty weight M ax.baggage weight Max.baggage weight PERMITTED CREW WEIGHT [lbs] PERMITTED CREW WEIGHT [kg] Fuel quantity ltr.
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  • Page 31 Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES........3 Introduction ...............3 Speeds for performing emergency procedures....3 Engine failure ..............3 3.3.1 Engine failure at take-off run ..........3 3.3.2 Engine failure at take-off ............3 3.3.3 Engine failure in flight............4 Engine starting at flight ............4 Engine fire .................5 3.5.1...
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  • Page 33: Emergency Procedures

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Introduction Section 3 describes operations and procedures for emergency situation solutions that could possibly occur during airplane operation. Speeds for performing emergency procedures Airspeed for the best gliding ratio 57 KIAS (66 mph IAS) (flaps retracted) Precautionary landing...

  • Page 34: Engine Failure In Flight

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MNAUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT You can perform turn up to 180° if altitude is above 400 3. THROTTLE lever idle 4. Flaps as needed 5. FUEL SELECTOR 6. Ignition 7. ATC report 8. Master switch 9.

  • Page 35: Engine Fire

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7. THROTTLE lever idle (choke opened) or increased idle (choke closed) The propeller is rotating: 8. Ignition BOTH The propeller is not rotating: 9. Ignition START 10. If engine starting does not occur, increase gliding speed up to 108 KIAS (124 mph IAS) (see NOTE), so that air-flow turns the propeller and engine will start.

  • Page 36: Fire In Flight

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MNAUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT After the engine stops: 5. Gliding speed KIAS (61 mph IAS) 6. Ignition 7. Master switch 8. Land 9. Airplane leave 10. Manual extinguisher (if available) 3.5.3 Fire in flight 1. FUEL SELECTOR 2.

  • Page 37: Fire In The Cockpit (If Manual Extinguisher Available Aboard)

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 11. Manual extinguisher (if available) use as needed Fire in the cockpit (if manual extinguisher available aboard) 1. Fire source identify 2. Master switch in case that the source of fire is electrical equipment. 3.

  • Page 38: Emergency Landing

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MNAUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Emergency landing 3.8.1 Emergency landing - with non-operating engine 1. Airspeed 57 KIAS (66 mph IAS) 2. Landing area choose, determine wind direction 3. Safety harness tighten up 4. Flaps landing position (50°) 5.

  • Page 39: Landing With Burst Tire

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 3.8.3 Landing with burst tire CAUTION WHEN LANDING AT HOLDING, KEEP THE WHEEL WITH BURST TIRE ABOVE THE GROUND AS LONG AS POSSIBLE BY MEANS OF AILERONS. IN CASE OF NOSE WHEEL BY MEANS OF ELEVATOR.

  • Page 40: Other Emergency Procedures

    Section 3 Emergency FLIGHT MNAUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CAUTION ALTITUDE LOSS TURN RECOVERING FROM THE SPIN IS 500 UP TO 1000 FT. 3.10 Other emergency procedures 3.10.1 Vibration If abnormal vibrations occur on the airplane then: 1. Set engine RPM to the mode in which the vibrations are the lowest 2.
  • Page 41 Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS NORMAL PROCEDURES ..........3 Introduction ...............3 Recommended speeds for normal procedures....3 4.2.1 Take-off ................3 4.2.2 Landing................3 Assembly and disassembly ..........3 Pre-flight check ..............4 Normal procedures and checklist ........8 4.5.1 Before engine starting ............
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  • Page 43: Normal Procedures

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES Introduction Section 4 describes operations and recommended procedures for normal operation of the airplane. Normal procedures following from system installation and optional equipment, which require supplementation of these Instructions, are shown in section 9 - Supplements.

  • Page 44: Pre-Flight Check

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Pre-flight check Carry out pre-flight check according to the following procedure: Figure 4-1 Scheme of airplane preflight check WARNING CHECK BEFORE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK THAT IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF ! NOTE The word “condition”, used in procedures of pre- flight check, means visual check of surface, damage, deformation,...
  • Page 45 Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 1. Left landing gear leg - check  landing gear leg attachment and condition  landing gear wheel condition  tire condition and inflation  condition and attachment of wheel covers, mudguards (if installed) 2.
  • Page 46 Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT  tail skid condition  surface condition  condition of rudder and elevator attachment  freedom of rudder and elevator movement  condition of trim tab, condition of elevator trim tab control 8.
  • Page 47 Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Checks before every flight:  cleanness of air intakes  check on oil level (between marks - flattenings on the dip stick)  check on cooling liquid level in the overflow bottle (level should be between min.

  • Page 48: Normal Procedures And Checklist

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Normal procedures and checklist 4.5.1 Before engine starting 1. Pre-flight check and check on weight and centre of gravity position done 2. Safety harnesses check, fasten 3. Control stick free 4. Rudder pedals free 5.
  • Page 49 Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 10. Ignition START (see CAUTION) after starting up BOTH CAUTION ACTIVATE STARTER FOR 10 SEC. AS A MAXIMUM, THEN LET IT COOL DOWN FOR 2 MINUTES. AFTER STARTING UP ENGINE, DO NOT CARRY OUT SUDDEN RPM CHANGES, AFTER POWER DECREASE WAIT FOR ABOUT 3 S IN ORDER TO REACH CONSTANT RPM BEFORE...

  • Page 50: Before Taxiing

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT RIGHT 18. FUEL SELECTOR Verify proper engine feeding from the right tank for approx. 1 minute. LEFT 19. FUEL SELECTOR NOTE Start engine with the fuel selector set to to LEFT. If you would start the engine with the fuel selector set to RIGHT and the left tank is full, than fuel bleed from the left tank vent may occur (and...
  • Page 51 Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT NOTE Carry out ignition check in the following way : Set engine speed to 4000 RPM. Switch ignition gradually to L, BOTH, R position and return to BOTH.. RPM drop with one ignition circuit switched off must not exceed 300 RPM.

  • Page 52: Take-Off

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 4.5.6 Take-off 1. THROTTLE lever max. take-off power 2. During take-off run smootly lighten up the nose landing gear until airplane take-off occurs. KIAS 3. Airpeed (65 mph IAS) 4. Brakes brake 5.

  • Page 53: Cruise

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 4.5.8 Cruise 1. THROTTLE lever as necessary 2. Airspeed max. 103 KIAS (118 mph IAS) 3. Engine instruments check 4. Fuel quantity check CAUTION FUEL GAUGES DISPLAY TRUE FUEL QUANTITY ONLY ON GROUND AND IN A LEVEL FLIGHT.

  • Page 54: Descent

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 4.5.9 Descent 1. THROTTLE lever as necessary 2. Airspeed as necessary 3. Trim as necessary 4. Engine instruments check 5. CARBURETTOR PREHEATER (if installed) as necessary CAUTION AT LONG APPROACHING AND DESCENDING FROM HIGH ALTITUDE IT IS NOT SUITABLE TO REDUCE THROTTLE TO MINIMUM FOR REASON...

  • Page 55: Balked Landing

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 8. Approaching speed 59 KIAS (68 mph IAS) 9. Flaps take-off pos. (15°) 10. Trim as necessary 11. Parking brake (if installed) check for lever down CAUTION PARKING BRAKE MUST RELEASED (LEVER DOWN) TO PREVENT LANDING WITH BRAKED WHEELS FINAL...

  • Page 56: After Landing

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 4.5.13 After landing 1. Flaps retracted pos. (0°) 2. Trim NEUTRAL 3. Outside lights (if installed) 4. Transponder (if installed) 4.5.14 Engine shut-off 1. THROTTLE lever idle 2. Engine instruments check 3.

  • Page 57: Airplane Parking

    Section 4 Normal FLIGHT MANUAL Procedures Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 4.5.15 Airplane parking 1. Ignition check OFF 2. Master switch check OFF 3. FUEL SELECTOR Pull the safety button on the fuel selector, turn the handle to the OFF position and then release safety button. Now the handle is blocked in the OFF position.
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  • Page 59 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS PERFORMANCE............3 Introduction ...............3 Approved data..............4 5.2.1 Airspeed indicator system calibration........4 5.2.2 Stall speeds ................. 6 5.2.3 Take-off distance ..............7 5.2.4 Landing distance..............7 5.2.5 Climb performance............... 8 Additional information ............10 5.3.1 Cruise ................
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  • Page 61: Performance

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5. PERFORMANCE Introduction Section 5 provides data for airspeed calibration, stall speeds, take- off performance and nonapproved additional information, provided by the airplane type certificate owner. The stated performance data has been computed from actual flight PLUS tests with the SPORTSTAR airplane and ROTAX 912 ULS...

  • Page 62: Approved Data

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Approved data 5.2.1 Airspeed indicator system calibration NOTE Assumed zero instrument error. Valid for airplane take-off weight 1268 lbs / 575 kg . Flaps deflection 0° Flaps deflection 15° Flaps deflection 50° KIAS KCAS KIAS...
  • Page 63 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Flaps deflection 0° Flaps deflection 15° Flaps deflection 50° [mph] [mph] [mph] [mph] [mph] [mph] 5 - 5 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 64: Stall Speeds

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.2.2 Stall speeds Conditions: - wing level stall - engine at idle power - turning flight stall - engine at 75% max. continuous power - airplane weight: 1268 lbs / 575 kg NOTE The stated stall speeds are valid for all flight altitudes.

  • Page 65: Take-Off Distance

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.2.3 Take-off distance Conditions: - engine: max. take-off power - flaps: Take-off (15°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1268 lbs / 575 kg - altitude: 0 ft ISA - ambient air temperature: Take-off run Take-off distance to height of 50 ft (15 m)

  • Page 66: Climb Performance

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.2.5 Climb performance Conditions: - engine: maximun take-off power - flaps: retracted (0°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1268 lbs / 575 kg - ambient air temperature: SportStar Rate of Climb plus Woodcomp Klassic 170-3-R prope ller Rotax 912 ULS e ngine...
  • Page 67 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Best rate of climb for various altitudes is mentioned in the following table: 5 - 9 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 68: Additional Information

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Additional information 5.3.1 Cruise Conditions: - flaps: retracted (0°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1268 lbs / 575 kg - ambient air temperature: 5 - 10 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 69: Horizontal Speeds

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.3.2 Horizontal speeds In the following table states Indicated airspeeds (IAS), corresponding calibrated air speeds (CAS) and true air speeds (TAS) versus altitude, all for various engine speeds. 55% MTV 65% MTV 75% MTV Maximum Maximum Continuous...

  • Page 70: Endurance

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.3.3 Endurance Conditions: -flaps: retracted (0°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1268 lbs / 575 kg - ambient air temperature: ENDURANCE AND RANGE 55% MCP 65% MCP 75% MCP Max.Continuous Altitude 2000 ft ISA Power Engine speed [rpm]...

  • Page 71: Balked Landing Climb

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.3.4 Balked landing climb Conditions: - engine: maximum take-off power - carburetter preheating: - flaps: landing position (50°) - airplane weight: 1268 lbs / 575 kg - ambient air temperature: BALKED LANDING CLIMB Flaps Takeoff (15°) Flaps Landing I (30°) Flaps Landing II (50°)

  • Page 72: Effect On Flight Performance And Characteristics

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.3.5 Effect on flight performance and characteristics Flight performances and characteristics are not considerably affected by rain or insect stuck on the airplane surface. 5.3.6 Demonstrated crosswind performance Maximum demonstrated speed of wind at airplane operation (28 mph) Maximum demonstrated speed of cross wind...

  • Page 73: Ceiling

    Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 5.3.7 Ceiling PLUS Service ceiling of SPORTSTAR 13 030 ft 5.3.8 Noise data Not measured. 5 - 15 December 20, 2006...
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  • Page 75 Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS WEIGHT AND BALANCE ..........3 Introduction ...............3 Weight and Balance Record..........4 Permitted Payload Range ..........5 Operational Weight and Balance Computation....6 6.4.1 Computational Procedure............. 6 Airplane Loading Schedule Chart........8 Table of Static Moments ...........9 Airplane Loading Graph ..........10 CG Moment Envelope .............11 Operational Weight and CG Envelope ......12...
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  • Page 77: Weight And Balance

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE Introduction This Section includes Weight and Balance Record of empty airplane, Permitted Payload Range within which the airplane may be safely operated, and a method to determine whether the operational weight and CG location will be within the permitted limits range.

  • Page 78: Weight And Balance Record

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Weight and Balance Record 6 - 4 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 79: Permitted Payload Range

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Permitted Payload Range B A G G A G E 6 - 5 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 80: Operational Weight And Balance Computation

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Operational Weight and Balance Computation An important part of preflight planning is to determine that the aircraft is loaded so its weight and CG location are within the allowable limits. This is possible by using hereafter explained Loading graph method, using weights, arms, and moment indexes.
  • Page 81 Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT computation the intersection of Take-off Weight and Total Static Moment will be inside the CG Moment envelope. WARNING SAFETY OF FLIGHT PERFORMED WITH THE AIRPLANE LOADED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS OF WEIGHT AND STATIC MOMENTS MAY BE DETERIORATED´! 6 - 7 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 82: Airplane Loading Schedule Chart

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Airplane Loading Schedule Chart Type / Serial SPORTSTAR PLUS Registration: Model No.: Loading Schedule Chart Sample Aircraft Your Aircraft Moment Moment Item Weight Weight (kg) (kg.m) (kg) (kg.m) 0.264 m Empty Airplane 336 kg 88.8 kg.m...

  • Page 83: Table Of Static Moments

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Table of Static Moments CREW BAGGAGE FUEL Weight Moment/100 Weight Moment/100 Quantity Weight Moment/100 (kg) (kg.m) (kg) (lkg.m) (litres) (kg) (kg.m) 27,3 32,7 10,0 38,2 15,0 10,8 43,6 20,0 14,4 49,1 25,0 18,0...

  • Page 84: Airplane Loading Graph

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Airplane Loading Graph SportStar plus Loading Graph Crew Fuel Baggage Load Moment (kg.m) 6 - 10 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 85: Cg Moment Envelope

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CG Moment Envelope SportStar plus CG Moment Envelope Loade d Airplane M ome nt (kg.m) 6 - 11 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 86: Operational Weight And Cg Envelope

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Operational Weight and CG Envelope SportStar plus Operational Weight and CG Envelope Loade d Airplane CG position (% M AC) 6 - 12 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 87: Equipment List

    Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 6.10 Equipment List The equipment installed in the airplane of particular serial number is shown in the following Equipment list. Airplane Serial Registration Date No.: Description Type Part No. Manufacturer Installed 6 - 13 December 20, 2006...
  • Page 88 Section 6 Weight and FLIGHT MANUAL Balance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Airplane Serial Registration Date No.: Description Type Part No. Manufacturer Installed 6 - 14 December 20, 2006...
  • Page 89 Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION....3 Introduction ...............3 Airframe ................3 7.2.1 Fuselage................3 7.2.2 Wing ..................3 7.2.3 Horizontal tail unit (HTU) ............3 7.2.4 Vertical tail unit (VTU) ............3 Control ................4 7.3.1 Longitudinal control ..............
  • Page 90 Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7.12 Fuel system ..............10 7.12.1 Fuel tanks................10 7.12.2 Fuel selector ...............11 7.12.3 Fuel filter................11 7.12.4 Indication of fuel quantity ............11 7.12.5 Fuel tank draining ...............12 7.13 Electrical system.............13 7.13.1 Lighting................13 7.13.2 Electrical system scheme............13...

  • Page 91: Airplane And System Description

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7. AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Introduction This section describes systems of the airplane and its operation. More detailed information on optional systems and equipment are available in section 9, Supplements. Airframe PLUS The airframe of SPORTSTAR...

  • Page 92: Control

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Control Airplane control consists of ailerons, elevator and rudder. Directional control is connected by means of pull rods with nose landing gear control. Main landing gear brakes are controlled by pedals of directional control.

  • Page 93: Controls In Cockpit

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Controls in cockpit Figure 7–1 Cockpit control elements 1. Control stick 8. Choke 2. Instrument panel 9. Master switch 3. Carburetter pre-heating knob 10. Fuel selector (if installed) 11. Rudder control pedals 4.

  • Page 94: Landing Gear And Brakes

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Landing gear and brakes 7.7.1 Landing gear The airplane is equipped with a sort of fixed nose landing gear. Main landing gear legs are produced from composite spring. Nose landing gear leg is welded from two pieces - the tube and the yoke- in which the nose wheel is mounted.

  • Page 95: Canopy

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7.10 Canopy The cocpit canopy is of a semidrop shape. The framework is composed of metal structure on which the organic glass canopy is fixed by bolts. The canopy is attached to the fuselage in the front part by two swivel pins by means of which it can be folded up forwards.

  • Page 96: Engine Intruments

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7.11.3 Engine intruments The following analog instruments located on the instrument panel serve for engine performance monitoring. The digital engine monitoring system can be installed in the airplane instead of analog engine instruments.

  • Page 97: Engine Lubrication System

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Figure 7–2 Scheme of cylinder head cooling system 7.11.5 Engine lubrication system Engine lubrication system is performed with the dry crank case. Engine lubrication system is equipped with oil pump (1) ensuring oil feeding from reservoir (4) located on the fire wall through the oil cooler (5) and the oil cleaner (6) to the lubricated points of engine.

  • Page 98: Engine Intake System

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7.11.6 Engine intake system Engine intake system ensures delivery of sufficient air into engine. Air is taken into the engine through openings on the engine covers through the air filters. The intake system can be equipped with carburettor heating system.

  • Page 99: Fuel Selector

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT selector located on a central console under the instrument panel and then through a fuel filter to the engine pump and carburetors. Fuel return hose goes from the fuel pump into the left tank, which is due to considered as a “primary”...

  • Page 100: Fuel Tank Draining

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT in level flight and it takes approx. 2 minutes to level fuel after transition from climb/descent. 7.12.5 Fuel tank draining Draining of the fuel tank is specified in chapter 8. Figure 7–4 Scheme of fuel system 7 - 12 December 20, 2006...

  • Page 101: Electrical System

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7.13 Electrical system The airplane is equipped with 14 DC electrical installation. A generator with power of 250 W is the primary source of electrical energy. The secondary source of energy is the accumulator 12V/16Ah that is located in the engine compartment on the fire wall.

  • Page 102: Pitot-Static System

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7.14 Pitot-static system Pitot-static tube for sensing static and total pressure is located under the left half of the wing. Total pressure is sensed through the opening in the Pitot-static tube face. Static pressure is sensed through openings on the tube circumference.

  • Page 103: Supplementary Equipment

    Section 7 Airplane and System FLIGHT MANUAL Description Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 7.15 Supplementary equipment 7.15.1 Ventilation and heating system Cockpit ventilation is ensured by two sliding windows located on the tilting canopy. Cocpit heating is ensured by hot air from the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is located on the exchaust pipe collector.
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  • Page 105 Section 8 Airplane Handling, FLIGHT MANUAL Servicing and Maintenance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT CONTENTS AIRPLANE HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENACE ..............3 Introduction ...............3 Airplane inspection period ..........4 Modifications or airplane repairs ........5 Road transport ..............5 8.4.1 Airplane towing ..............5 8.4.2 Airplane parking..............6 8.4.3 Airplane anchoring ...............
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  • Page 107: Airplane Handling Servicing And Maintenace

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, FLIGHT MANUAL Servicing and Maintenance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 8. AIRPLANE HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENACE Introduction This section includes the procedures for airplaine handling, maintenance and operation recommended by the manufacturer. It is necessary to follow the set-down lubrication plan, scope and periodocity of preventive maintenance depending on climatic and flight conditions according to the Aircraft Maintenance and PLUS...

  • Page 108: Airplane Inspection Period

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, FLIGHT MANUAL Servicing and Maintenance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Each owner/operator of an LSA airplane shall be responsible for providing the manufacturer with current contact information where the manufacturer may send the owner/operator supplemental notification bulletins. The owner/operator of an LSA airplane shall be responsible for notifying the manufacturer of any safety of flight issue or significant service difficulty upon discovery.

  • Page 109: Modifications Or Airplane Repairs

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, FLIGHT MANUAL Servicing and Maintenance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Modifications or airplane repairs All airplane repairs and modifications of airplane must be carried out by qualified personnel in an approved service center ( see AMIP - item 4.1.1.). Before any repairs/modification is made to the aircraft, consult the Civil aviation authority of the country in which the airplane is registered to assess effect of the repair/modification on the...

  • Page 110: Airplane Parking

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, FLIGHT MANUAL Servicing and Maintenance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT MAXIMUM DEFLECTION NOSE WHEEL IS ± 10°. AT MANUAL ENGINE STARTING GRASP THE PROPELLER BLADE AREA, I.E. NOT ONLY PROPELLER EDGE. 8.4.2 Airplane parking It is the most suitable solution to place the airplane into a hangar possibly into another covered room with stable temperature, good venting, low humidity and dust-free environment.

  • Page 111: Airplane Jacking

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, FLIGHT MANUAL Servicing and Maintenance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 8.4.4 Airplane jacking Airplane jacking presents no big difficulties due to relatively low airplane empty weight and can be performed by two persons. First, it is necessary to prepare two suitable rests which will support the airplane.

  • Page 112: Cleaning And Care

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, FLIGHT MANUAL Servicing and Maintenance Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT NOTE Draining serves to elimination of impurities and deposits from the fuel. Drain until clean fuel flows from the drain valve. 4. Using screwdriver (or appropriate jig) turn drain valve clockwise to close it.
  • Page 113 Section 9 Supplements FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT 9. SUPPLEMENTS Introduction This section contains the appropriate supplements necessary to safely and efficiently operate the airplane when equipped with various optional systems and equipment not provided with the standard airplane. List of inserted supplements Instal.

  • Page 114: December

    Section 9 Supplements FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SP2006FMENKT Instal. Date Doc. No. Title of inserted supplement 9 - 2 December 20, 2006...
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