Page 3 Section 0 Technical Information FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT CONTENTS TECHNICAL INFORMATION .........3 Log of Revisions ...............3 List of Effective Pages............5 FM Sections...............8 0 - 1 March 01, 2009...
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Section 0 Technical Information FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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.
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Section 0 Technical Information FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 0.2 List of Effective Pages Section Page Date Section Page Date 03/01/09 Title page 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 03/01/09 2-10 03/01/09 2-11...
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Section 0 Technical Information FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 March 01, 2009...
Page 11 Section 1 General FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 March 01, 2009...
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Page 13 Introduction This Flight manual has been prepared to provide pilots and instructors with information for safe and efficient operation of the SportStar MAX airplane. It also contains supplementary information considered to be important by the airplane manufacturer. Certification basis The aircraft described herein complies with the Standard...
Page 14 Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Descriptive data 1.4.1 Airplane description SportStar MAX airplane is an metal-composite 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 description.
Page 15 Section 1 General FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Elevator area 8.40 sq.ft 0.78 sq.m Vertical tail unit Height 4.21 ft 1.28 m VTU Area 10.93 sq.ft 1.02 sq.m Rudder area 4.67 sq.ft 0.43 sq.m Landing gear Wheel track 6.39 ft 1.95 m Wheel base 4.43 ft...
Page 16 Section 1 General FLGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 1.4.4 Three-view drawing Figure 1-1 1 - 6 March 01, 2009...
Page 17: Definitions And Abbreviations
Section 1 General FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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. SSM2009FMENKT 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: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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: Introduction
Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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. SSM2009FMENKT 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. SSM2009FMENKT 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. SSM2009FMENKT 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
(standard equipment) Operating C.G. range 20 to 34 %MAC Reference datum is the wing leading edge. Approved manoeuvres SportStar MAX airplane is approved to perform the following manoeuvres: steep turns up to bank angle of 60 climbing turns lazy eights...
Page 26: Kinds Of Operation
Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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. SSM2009FMENKT 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: Maximum Number Of Passengers
Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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: Maintenance Manual
Section 2 Limitations FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT The following placards are located on the tilting canopy: This airplane has been approved only This airplane has been approved only for VFR day flights under no icing conditions. for VFR day flights under no icing conditions. Aerobatics and intentional spins are prohibited! Aerobatics and intentional spins are prohibited! AIRSPEED IAS...
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Page 31 Section 3 Emergency Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 59 KIAS (68 mph IAS) (flaps retracted) Precautionary landing...
Page 34 Section 3 Emergency Procedures FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Section 3 Emergency Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Section 3 Emergency Procedures FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT After the engine stops: 5. Gliding speed KIAS (63 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 Section 3 Emergency Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Procedures FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Emergency landing 3.8.1 Emergency landing - with non-operating engine 1. Airspeed 59 KIAS (68 mph IAS) 2. Landing area choose, determine wind direction 3. Safety harness tighten up 4. Flaps landing position (50°) 5.
Page 39 Section 3 Emergency Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Section 3 Emergency Procedures FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Landing Approaching speed for normal landing (flaps in landing position - 50°) 60 KIAS (69 mph IAS) Assembly and disassembly Description of assembly and disassembly is given in the SportStar MAX Aircraft Maintenance Manual. 4 - 3 March 01, 2009...
Page 44: Figure
Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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) ...
Page 46 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 7. Tail units - check  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 Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT (replenish as required up to max. 2/3 of the expansion tank volume) Checks before every flight:  cleanness of air intakes  check on oil level (between marks - flattenings on the dip stick) ...
Page 48 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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. External power source connect as (if socket is installed) necessary 3.
Page 49 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 8. BEACON (if installed) (if necessary) 9. Brakes apply 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.
Page 50 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT temperature until oil temperature reaches 50°C / 122 °F. RIGHT 17. FUEL SELECTOR Verify proper engine feeding from the right tank for approx. 1 minute. LEFT 18. 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 Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 4.5.5 Before take-off 1. Brakes brake 2. Ignition check carry out, see NOTE 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..
Page 52 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 16. Safety harnesses tighten up 17. Canopy closed ON or ALT 18. Transponder (if installed) 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.
Page 53 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 4.5.8 Cruise 1. THROTTLE lever as necessary 2. Airspeed max. 5500 RPM 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 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 12.
Page 56 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 4.5.13 After landing 1. Flaps retracted pos. (0°) 2. Trim NEUTRAL 3. Outside lights (if installed) 4. Transponder (if installed) 5. Electric fuel pump (if installed) 4.5.14 Engine shut-off 1. THROTTLE lever idle 2.
Page 57 Section 4 Normal Procedures FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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. SSM2009FMENKT 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 The stated performance data has been computed from actual flight tests with the SportStar MAX airplane and ROTAX 912 ULS engine in good condition and using average piloting techniques. CAUTION...
Page 62 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Approved data 5.2.1 Airspeed indicator system calibration NOTE Assumed zero instrument error. Valid for airplane take-off weight 1320lbs / 600 kg. RETRACTED TAKEOFF LANDING I LANDING II 0° 15° 30° 50° KIAS KCAS KCAS KCAS...
Page 63 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT RETRACTED TAKEOFF LANDING I LANDING II 15° 30° 50° IAS (mph) CAS (mph) CAS (mph) CAS (mph) CAS (mph) 5 - 5 March 01, 2009...
Page 64 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 5.2.2 Stall speeds Conditions: - wing level stall - engine at idle power - turning flight stall - engine at 75% max. continuous power - airplane weight: 1320 lbs / 600 kg NOTE The stated stall speeds are valid for all flight altitudes.
Page 65: Landing Distance
Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 5.2.3 Take-off distance Conditions: - engine: max. take-off power - flaps: Take-off (15°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1320 lbs / 600 kg - altitude: 0 ft ISA - ambient air temperature: Take-off run Take-off distance to height of 50 ft (15 m)
Page 66 - flaps: retracted (0°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1320 lbs / 600 kg - ambient air temperature: SportStar MAX Rate of Climb Woodcomp Klassic 170-3-R propeller Rotax 912 ULS engine 0 ft ISA 2000 ft ISA 4000 ft ISA...
Page 67 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Best rate of climb for various altitudes is mentioned in the following table: Altitude Best rate of climb speed Max. ROC Hp [ft ISA] KIAS IAS [mph] [fpm] 0 ft ISA 2000 ft ISA 4000 ft ISA 6000 ft ISA 8000 ft ISA...
Page 68 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Additional information 5.3.1 Cruise Conditions: - flaps: retracted (0°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1320 lbs / 600 kg - ambient air temperature: SportStar HORIZONTAL SPEEDS Rotax 912 ULS, W oodcomp Klassic 170/3/R Vortex Generators on the wing 120 KCAS 115 KCAS...
Page 69 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Takeoff Continuous...
Page 70 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 5.3.3 Endurance Conditions: -flaps: retracted (0°) - carburetter preheating: - airplane weight: 1320 lbs / 600 kg - ambient air temperature: LOAD LIMITS 1320 lb Max.take-off weight Empty weight 740 lb Max.baggage weight 55 lb PERMITTED CREW WEIGHT 30 USGAL 25 USGAL 20 USGAL 15 USGAL...
Page 71 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 5.3.4 Balked landing climb Conditions: - engine: maximum take-off power - carburetter preheating: - flaps: landing position (50°) - airplane weight: 1320 lbs / 600 kg - ambient air temperature: BALKED LANDING CLIMB Flaps Takeoff (15°) Flaps Landing I (30°) Flaps Landing II (50°)
Page 72 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MNAUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Section 5 Performance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 5.3.7 Ceiling Service ceiling of SportStar MAX 13 000 ft 5.3.8 Noise data Not measured. 5 - 15 March 01, 2009...
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Page 75 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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
CG location will be within the permitted limits range. Procedure for weighing the airplane and the calculation method for establishing the permitted payload range are contained in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual for the SportStar MAX Light Sport Aircraft. 6 - 3 March 01, 2009...
Page 78: Weight And Balance Record
Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Weight and Balance Record 6 - 4 March 01, 2009...
Page 79 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Permitted Payload Range BAGGAGE [kg] 6 - 5 March 01, 2009...
Page 80 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 March 01, 2009...
Page 82 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Airplane Loading Schedule Chart Type / Serial SportStar MAX Registration: Model No.: Loading Schedule Chart Your Aircraft Sample Aircraft Your Aircraft Moment/100 Moment/100 Item Arm * Weight Weight (kg) (kg.m) (kg) (kg.m)
Page 83 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Table of Static Moments CREW BAGGAGE FUEL Weight Moment/100 Weight Moment/100 Quantity Weight Moment/100 (lb) (lb-in) (lb) (lb-in) (USGAL) (lb) (lb-in) 21,5 25,7 12,0 30,0 18,0 34,3 24,0 38,6 30,0 42,9 36,1 47,2...
Page 84 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Airplane Loading Graph SportStar Loading Graph Crew Fuel Baggage Load Moment / 100 (lb-in) 6 - 10 March 01, 2009...
Page 85 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT CG Moment Envelope 6 - 11 March 01, 2009...
Page 86 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Operational Weight and CG Envelope 6 - 12 March 01, 2009...
Page 87: Equipment List
Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 March 01, 2009...
Page 88 Section 6 Weight and Balance FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Airplane Serial Registration Date No.: Description Type Part No. Manufacturer Installed 6 - 14 March 01, 2009...
Page 89 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 7.12 Fuel system ..............12 7.12.1 Fuel tanks................12 7.12.2 Fuel selector ...............12 7.12.3 Fuel filter................13 7.12.4 Indication of fuel quantity ............13 7.12.5 Fuel tank draining ...............13 7.13 Electrical system.............15 7.13.1 Lighting................15 7.13.2 Electrical system scheme............15...
Page 91 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 The airframe of SportStar MAX airplane is of semimonocoque, metal -composite structure consisting of metal reinforcement, frames and duralumin sheet skin. 7.2.1...
Page 92 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Electric elevator trim tab control can be installed as an option. Control switches are located on the control stick, trim tab position indicator is located on the instrument panel. 7.3.5 Aileron trim tab control Electric aileron trim tab control can be installed optionally.
Page 94 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Choke lever ELT switch 12V socket Emergency parachute system lever (option) Knobs from the left: Pop-up breakres (depending on  equipment) Cold air  Hot air  Canopy defog ...
Page 95: Instrument Panel
Wheels can be fitted with fiber-glass aerodynamic pants. 7.7.2 Brakes The SportStar MAX airplane is equipped with disk hydraulic brakes on main landing gear wheels. Brake system is composed of brake pedals (these are a part of rudder control pedals), brake pumps, hoses for leading brake liquid, brake yokes with wheel cylinders and brake pads.
Page 96: Baggage Compartment
7.11 Power unit 7.11.1 General The engine ROTAX 912 ULS (100 hp) is used to power SportStar MAX airplane. ROTAX 912 ULS is a four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with opposite cylinders, central cam shaft and OHV valve mechanism. The on-groun adjustable, composite, 3-blade propeller WOODCOMP KLASSIC 170/3/R.
Page 97 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 7.11.2 Engine control Engine power is controlled by means of THROTTLE lever, which is located in the middle of the instrument panel and which controls engine power range from idle up to maximum take-off . Engine power controller is mechanically interconnected with the flap on carburetters.
Page 98 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Oil pressure on the oil input into engine is measured by means of sensor which is located behing the oil filter. Working range is 0  150 PSI. Colour code is stated in section 2. 7.11.4 Engine cooling system Engine cooling is combined, cylinder heads are cooled by water, cylinders are cooled by air.
Page 99 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 100: Fuel System
7.12 Fuel system Fuel system serves for keeping fuel in the airplane and its feeding to the engine. Fuel system of SportStar MAX airplane is composed of integral fuel tanks, fuel line, fuel selector, fuel filter, mechanical fuel pump - located on the engine (auxiliary electrical fuel pump can be installed), distribution pipe of fuel with, return branch of fuel, fuel gauges and fuel tanks draining valves.
Page 101 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT position to the left and then release safety button. Now the handle can be freely moved between LEFT and RIGHT position. Safety button prevents unintentionally switch the selector to OFF position. To move selector to OFF (closed) position it is necessary pull the safety button on the fuel selector, turn the handle to the OFF position and then release safety button.
Page 102 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Figure 7–4 Scheme of fuel system 7 - 14 March 01, 2009...
Page 103: Electrical System
Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 104 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 105 Section 7 Airplane and System Description FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 7.15 Supplementary equipment 7.15.1 Ventilation and heating system Cockpit ventilation is ensured by 2 eye–ball vents located on the left and right of the tip-up canopy frame. Vents are connected to the NACA scoops through tip-up canopy frame front flaps.
Page 107 Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servicing and FLIGHT MANUAL Maintenance Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT CONTENTS AIRPLANE HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENACE ..............3 Introduction ...............3 Airplane inspection period ..........4 Modifications or airplane repairs ........5 Road transport ..............6 8.4.1 Airplane towing ..............6 8.4.2 Airplane parking..............6 8.4.3 Airplane anchoring ...............
Page 108 Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servicing and FLIGHT MANUAL Maintenance Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Intentionally left blank 8 - 2 March 01, 2009...
Page 109 The manufacturer delivers along with aircraft SportStar MAX the Flight Manual and the Maintenance Manual. 8 - 3...
Page 110 50 ± 3 hours of operation after every 100 ± 5 hours of operation annual inspection Details on periodical inspections are provided in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual of SportStar MAX. 8 - 4 March 01, 2009...
Page 111 Civil aviation authority of the country in which the airplane is registered to assess effect of the repair/modification on the airworthiness. Basic repairs of airplane are described in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual of SportStar MAX. 8 - 5 March 01, 2009...
Page 112: Road Transport
Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servicing and FLIGHT MANUAL Maintenance Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Road transport 8.4.1 Airplane towing It is possible to move the airplane on a short distance by holding the fuselage end in the position before the fin, enventually by holding the root part of wings.
Page 113 Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servicing and FLIGHT MANUAL Maintenance Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 8.4.3 Airplane anchoring The airplane is anchored at parking out of hangar after termination of flight day or according to need. Anchoring of the airplane is necessary for its protection against possible damage, caused by wings and gusts.
Page 114: Cleaning And Care
8.4.5 Levelling Levelling procedure is described in the Maintenance manual for SportStar MAX airplane. 8.4.6 Road transport The airplane can be transported on communication after its laoding on an appropriate trail. It is necessary to dismount wings. The airplane must be secured against possible movement.
Page 115 Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servicing and FLIGHT MANUAL Maintenance Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT sponge or wash leather. Use suitable polishing agent after wiping rests of water. CAUTION NEVER DRY-CLEAN CANOPY NEVER PETROL CHEMICAL SOLVENTS! Coating, upholstery and carpets in the cocpit can be removed from the cocpit, brushed and, if need be, cleaned with warm water with addition of appropriate detergent.
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Page 117 Section 9 Supplements FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT 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 Inst.
Page 118 Section 9 Supplements FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Inst. Date Doc. No. Title of inserted supplement SSM2008FMENKTS18 Not used March 01/09 SSM2008FMENKTS19 Stall warning system ACI type March 01/09 9 - 2 March 01, 2009...
Page 119 Section 9 Supplements FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Supplements inserted 9 - 3 March 01, 2009...
Page 120 Section 9 Supplements FLIGHT MANUAL Doc. No. SSM2009FMENKT Intentionally left blank 9 - 4 March 01, 2009...

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