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’A RUE DE L VIATION F21121 D AROIS FRANCE : +33 (0)3 80 35 60 62 : +33 (0)3 80 35 60 63 contact@dynaero.fr Ref : N EX NO 09 01 MCR ULC ECOLIGHT Aircraft Flight Manual Edition – 2009/08/20...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 HIS PLANE MUST ALWAYS BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT HE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THE AIRCRAFT ENSURING THAT IT COMPLIES WITH REGULATIONS AND INFORMING ANY PASSENGER OF THE LIMITATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH RESPECT TO ITS AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS ’A...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 : HB-WAZ S/N: 363 HIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THE AIRCRAFT 0.1. R EGISTRATION OF THE REVISIONS All amendments to this document must be entered in the table below, except weighing data, and all cases of approved sections, aimed and approved by the Authority responsible for Airworthiness.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 0.2. ABLE OF CONTENTS 0.1. EGISTRATION OF THE REVISIONS 0.2. ABLE OF CONTENTS ENERAL 1.1. NTRODUCTION 1.2. ERTIFICATION BASIS 1.3. ARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES 1.4. ESCRIPTIVE DATA 1.5. HREE VIEW DRAWING IMITATIONS 2.1.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 ERFORMANCES 5.1. NTRODUCTION 5.2. PPROVED DATA 5.3. DDITIONAL INFORMATION & B EIGHT ALANCE 6.1. NTRODUCTION 6.2. & B EIGHT ALANCE REGISTRATION AND LOADING ENVELOPE 6.1. QUIPEMENT LIST IRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 7.1.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 10.8. ARE AND AINTENANCE 10.9. LACARDS 11. S EDIAT FLARM ECW 100 UPPLEMENT 12. S TOST UPPLEMENT ABLE ETRACTOR INCH NEXNO0901 MCR ULC Ecolight - Flight Manual Page 8/67...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 1. G ENERAL 1.1. I NTRODUCTION The flight manual for the aircraft was designed to provide pilots and instructors with the information necessary to efficiently and safely fly this very light aircraft. This manual contains information's that are imperative to be given to the MCR ULC ECOLIGHT pilot.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 1.4. D ESCRIPTIVE DATA Kit aircraft of the type : Dyn'Aéro MCR ULC Cantilever low-mounted wing, fixed gear. Flying tail. 2 seats. Carbon structure. Engine: From Rotax 912 to 914 (Only 914 will be described here, each other engine (912 and 912S) will be added as soon as it equips an aircraft.) Propeller: Dyn’Aero-Prop two/three-blades, fix or variable pitch.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 2. L IMITATIONS 2.1. I NTRODUCTION This section includes operating limitations, reference marks of instruments and placards necessary for the safe use of the aircraft, its engine, standard systems and equipment. The limitations included in this section are approved by ______________________.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 2.4.2. Propellers x : possible combination r : optimized for towing O-C : optimized for cruise O-STOL: optimized for STOL performances 2.5. P OWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2.5.1. Rotax 914 UL Instrumentation markings and their significance ROTAX 914 Red line...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 2.8. C ENTRE OF GRAVITY Centre of Gravity range 22 / 40% M.A.C. Datum M.A.C. Centre of Gravity range with parachute without parachute % of MAC M.A.C. = 960 mm ; reference datum : 13.5 mm ahead of left wing leading-edge. 2.9.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 2.11. F LIGHT CREW Minimum flight crew is one pilot. Two people onboard maximum. 2.12. K INDS OF OPERATION VFR / DAY. 2.13. F For S/N 326, 328, For S/N 349, 351, 362, 363 Total fuel: 73 L...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 2.15. O THER LIMITATIONS 2.15.1. Tire pressure Nose landing gear: 260 mm diameter wheel 2.5 bar Main landing gear: 280 mm diameter wheel (11X4.00) 2.2 bar 2.16. PLACARDS Minimum 3 cm high placard "ECOLIGHT AIRCRAFT" must be placed next to each cabin opening. 2.16.1.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 2.16.3. Engine installation instruments See paragraph 2.5.1. 2.16.4. Control system markings Each control system other than main flight control systems is marked in order to explain its function and operation mode. This is an overview of the markings you should have on your aircraft if it is equipped with the corresponding device.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 2.16.5. Fuel See paragraph 2.13 2.16.6. Miscellaneous placards and markings In luggage compartment : MTOW 472.5 kg or 450 kg w/o parachute. Fuel tank filler : To be stuck around the fuel hole filler. Either with 72 or 80 L depending on the aircraft S/N. Inside diameter: 80 mm Oil tank filler: To be stuck on the hidden side of the oil filler door.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3. E MERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.1. I NTRODUCTION This section provides a list of appropriate actions in the event of certain emergencies. Providing that the aircraft is well maintained and proper pre-flight inspections are made, emergencies due to failure of the aircraft, aircraft engine or other systems is very rare.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3.3. A IR START 3.3.1. Starter motor restart If the altitude is sufficient to attempt to restart the engine : Airspeed ................134 km/h Fuel valve ..................open Electric fuel pump ..................on Throttle setting ..................
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3.4.2. Airborne engine fire Fuel valve ..................closed Full throttle until the engine stops Electric fuel pump ..................off Cabin heating and ventilation ............closed Airspeed ................134 km/h Prepare for a forced landing with an engine inoperative. 3.4.3.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3.6.2. Planned forced landing with engine running Proceed as for a normal landing Best glide ratio speed ..............134 km/h On final approach, unlock the canopy Approach speed on final ..............85 km/h Prior to touchdown: Magnetos ...................
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3.9.2. Oil feed malfunction If the oil pressure is low, look at the oil temperature If the oil temperature rises (into the red), reduce engine power to setting to the minimum necessary and carry out precautionary landing.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3.9.6. Periodical rise and drop of boost pressure and speed (boost pressure control is surging) Orange caution lamp of TCU is not blinking. Switch off servo motor for a moment (max. 5 sec.). After a short regulating time operation should stabilize.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3.9.9. Orange caution lamp of TCU blinking Indicates a failure of a sensor, sensor wiring, TCU, or leakage in the airbox. Reduce speed and boost pressure manually the be within the operating limits. Limited flying operation,as this may indicate that boost pressure control is no more or insufficiently possible and may affect engine performance.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 4. N ORMAL PROCEDURES 4.1. I NTRODUCTION This section provides with a list of standard checks and procedures to be used in normal flight conditions. Procedures applicable to the use and check of optional equipment should be found in the "Supplementary systems and equipment"...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 3 TAIL Smooth, non-blemished surfaces ............checked Rudder ....... mounting / fixing / movement / cables / absence of play Tail plane ........ mounting / fixing / movement / absence of play Control rod ...............
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 4.3. P FLIGHT INSPECTION Repeat the daily inspection 4.4. N ORMAL PROCEDURES AND CHECK LIST 4.4.1. Cabin check prior to engine start Parking brake ....................on Flaps ....................retracted Seats ................adjusted and locked Rudder pedals ...............
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 4.4.4. Before Taxi and Taxiing Strobe ................on request Parking brake ................... off Brakes ................. checked 4.4.5. Engine ground run Parking brake ................... on Oil temperature and pressure .......... within green sector RPM set to ................
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 4.4.8. Climb MP 35.4” , prop max.5500 rpm, maintain 165 km/h 4.4.9. Cruise See paragraph 5.3.1 4.4.10. Descent Engine minimum rpm ..............2 400 rpm 4.4.11. Approach Cabin (harness) ..................tight Electric fuel pump ..................
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 5. P ERFORMANCES 5.1. I NTRODUCTION This section provides approved information relating to standardised air speeds, stall speeds, take-off performance and supplementary non approved information. The information given in the diagrams was obtained from flight tests with an aircraft and an engine in good condition and in the hands of an average pilot.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 5.2.2. Stall speeds (km/h) 472.5 Flaps 0° 17° 30° Bank angle 0 ° 30 ° 60 ° 5.2.3. Take-off performances (ROTAX 914) TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE ROTATION SPEED IAS: 85 km/h WEIGHT: 472.5 kg CLIMB SPEED IAS: 100 km/h Apply full power then release brakes Hard runway surface...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 5.2.4. Landing distances LANDING PERFORMANCE TOUCHDOWN SPEED: 75 km/h WEIGHT: 472.5 kg APPROACH SPEED: 90 km/h Hard runway surface 0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C Distance Distance Distance Distance Distance Pressure Ground over Ground over...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 5.3. A DDITIONAL INFORMATION 5.3.1. Cruise and endurance Power setting Altitude Power Fuel flow Endurance (ft) (km/h) (km/h) without res. 3000 5000 3h 10’ 6000 5000 3h 10’ 9000 5000 3h 10’ Power setting Altitude...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 6. W & B EIGHT ALANCE 6.1. I NTRODUCTION This part presents loading cases where the aircraft can be safely operated. Weight and balance calculation procedures and a complete list of the equipment available on the aircraft are included in last section of this Chapter.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 6.2.2. Weight & balance procedure Weight Moment arm Moment m.Kg Empty weight 0.200 58.4 Pilot 0.700 Co-pilot 0.700 Luggage 1.150 Front fuel tank 0.002 Total Weight Moment sum Note : The above chart shows MCR mean moment arms. It must be completed with the actual empty weight and moment arm of the Aircraft.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 6.2.3. Weight & balance record & examples Weight and Balance Record Weight change Running Running basic Item in basic empty empty Date (+) out Description weight Moment Weight Moment (kg) (mkg) (kg) (kg) Initial basic empty weight record...
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page 1/4 Fiche de pesée MCR R100 Ecolight R914 MCR type / n° série / propriétaire : HB WAZ immatriculation / Call sign type / S/N / owner HB WAZ code identification (ULM Français) Date : 09/07/2008 HB WAZ Voie du train 2010 L/G track Sieges en position basses, verrière fermée...
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Exemple Devis centrage Pesee_363.xls annexe à la fiche de pesée N° de série date 09/07/2008 Masse Bras de levier Moment m.Kg Masse a vide 302,5 0,227 68,7 Plomb quille 3,25 Pilote 0,700 49,0 Copilote 0,700 47,6 Bagage 1,150 Essence avant 0,020 Masse totale 472,5 kg...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 7. A IRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 7.1. I NTRODUCTION This Chapter provides description and operation of the airplane and it’s systems. 7.2. A IRFRAME 7.2.1. Fuselage The carbon fibre fuselage is composed out of two halves, upper and lower body. The fire protection on the fire wall is made from special fire retarding fleece, that is covered by a stainless steel plate on the engine side.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 7.3.2. Flaps The flaps are driven by an electric motor. There are now three positions (up 0°, 17°,30°). Please note that the 45° flaps position is not available yet: the lever range had been limited to 30°. 7.3.3.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 7.5. L ANDING GEAR SYSTEM 7.5.1. Landing gear Hydro pneumatic main gear. 7.5.2. Brakes Hydraulic disk brakes, hand operated 7.5.3. Parking brake The parking brake can be locked by locking the brake system. 7.6.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 7.9.2. Propeller Refer to the Propeller Operating Manual 7.10. F UEL SYSTEM Location: The Fuel Tank is located between the firewall and the instrument panel. System: From the tank to the carburetors, the fuel takes the following way: (see next picture) Tank - Shut off Valve –...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 7.10.3. Fuel quantity Measured by a vertically installed float sensor in the fuel tank and shown on the fuel gauge in the cockpit. 7.10.4. Fuel pressure A fuel pressure probe is installed forward the carburetors. 7.11.
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 7.11.1.2. ctrical components diagram Flight Time Counter 7.11.1.3. U electric diagram NEXNO0901 MCR ULC Ecolight - Flight Manual Page 45/67...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 For more information, see “ Installation Manual for Rotax Engine Type 914 F”. 7.11.1.4. M and FLAPS electric diagram BUS +14V Relays 2x Down Flaps switch limit switch DOW N Flaps TRIM limit switch UP left...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 Manual EDIATec ECW100 and FOCA approved AFM Supplement (included) Manual of the Tow Cable Retractable Winch TOST (included) NEXNO0901 MCR ULC Ecolight - Flight Manual Page 47/67...
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 8. A EROPLANE HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 8.1. I NTRODUCTION This section provides the procedures required by the manufacturer for the handling and the maintenance of the aircraft. It also shows a few maintenance and inspection requirements which must be fulfilled in order to ensure performance and reliability of a new aircraft.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 8.3. A IRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Advised inspections: 50 hours 100 hours / 1 year 1 000 hours 2 000 hours 5 years M EX NO 03 02 ESPECT THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL SCHEDULE 8.4.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 9. S UPPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENTS 9.1. I NTRODUCTION This section presents the appropriate supplementary elements to safely and properly use the aircraft with the following optional systems and equipment that are not delivered with the standard aircraft (list to be completed by the assembler).
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 10. S UPPLEMENT EROTOW 10.1. P RELIMINARY IMITATIONS Aerotow is allowed under the following conditions no visible moisture Outside these limits the operation of the aircraft is allowed within the limits of the AFM without aerotow.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 In case a towed glider is not able to release the rope repeatedly the towpilot can cut the rope, preferable towing the glider above an airfield before. With experienced pilots both aircrafts may land still connected with the towcable. Tow rope cannot be retracted If repeated attempts to retract the rope are not successful the pilot has to perform a landing with the rope.
19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 Mass of Glider 820 kg Density Altitude 0ft / 1013 hPa 1000ft / 977 hPa 2000ft / 941 hPa 3000ft / 906 hPa Head wind 0 °C 0 kts 15 °C 30 °C 0 °C 5 kts...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 10.8. C ARE AND AINTENANCE For a detailed description see the Operating Manual for the TOST Cable Retractor Winch in the annex of this manual. 10.9. P LACARDS Sized 100*40mm and in sight of crew: Winch command: 13*18mm &...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 11. S EDIAT FLARM ECW 100 UPPLEMENT This document is up to date on November 2008. Nonetheless, it is provided for information only and any new amendment should be considered. NEXNO0901 MCR ULC Ecolight - Flight Manual Page 55/67...
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19, rue de l’Aviation, F21121 Darois, FRANCE Ed.2 2009/06/2 12. S TOST UPPLEMENT ABLE ETRACTOR INCH This document is up to date on November 2008. Nonetheless, it is provided for information only and any new amendment should be considered. MCR ULC Ecolight NEXNO0901 MCR ULC Ecolight - Flight Manual...
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