Summary of Contents for Allstar PZL Glider SZD-54-2 Perkoz
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Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. FLIGHT MANUAL for a sailplane SZD-54-2 „Perkoz” Model: Serial No.: Registration: THIS FLIGHT MANUAL IS A DIRECT TRANSLATION FROM THE EASA APPROVED POLISH VERSION TRANSLATION OF THIS DOCUMENT AND CONVERSION OF TECHNICAL DATA HAVE BEEN...
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Note to English version, Issue II ‒ April 2014, corrected: By the way of the Revision No. 2 implementation, the whole Flight Manual in English was checked and corrected in order to eliminate mistakes found and to be in line with Polish version. The corrections are not indicated to achieve compatibility with Polish version, however all pages are marked with “corrected”...
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Record of revisions................... 0.2 0.2. List of effective pages ................0.4 0.3. Table of contents ..................0.5 0.4. Table of figures ..................0.6 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 0.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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SECTION 0. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” ISSUANCES Rev. Affected Date of No. and Date of Insertion Affected Pages Section Issue Approval Date & Signature Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 0.3 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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April 2014 4.15 May 2017 April 2014 4.16 April 2014 List of pages for Supplements is enclosed in page 9.3 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 0.4 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision No. 2 May 2017...
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SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE SECTION 6. MASS AND BALANCE SECTION 7. SAILPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION SECTION 8. SAILPLANE HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 9. SUPPLEMENTS Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 0.5 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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Fig. 7-1. Cockpit equipment and controls..............7.3 Fig. 7-2. Instrument panel at front seat ..............7.6 Fig. 7-3. Instrument panel at rear seat ..............7.6 Fig. 7-4. Scheme of electric installation ..............7.8 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 0.6 Doc No.
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Certification basis ..................1.2 1.3. Warnings, cautions and notes ..............1.2 1.4. Description and technical data ..............1.3 1.5. Three-view drawing .................. 1.5 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 1.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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NOTE : draws the attention on any special item not directly related to safety but which is important or unusual. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 1.2 Doc No. 542.4.01...
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Control systems for elevator, ailerons and airbrakes – pushrod type. Rudder control system mixed: cable/pushrod. Longitudinal trim control – spring type. Tow release control – cable type. Wheel brake operated with Bowden cable. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 1.3 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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Category „U” 1356 1356 [lb] Maximum in-flight mass Category „A” 1301 ---- [lb] Maximum wing loading 7,70 7,28 [lb/ft Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 1.4 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision No. 2 May 2017 corrected...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 1. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” GENERAL 1.5. Three-view drawing Fig. 1-1. 3-view drawing Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 1.5 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 1. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” GENERAL Intentionally left blank Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 1.6 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
Approach speed at maximum mass = sailplane stalling speed at given mass, with airbrakes retracted. Fig. 2-1 Airspeed indicator colour marking Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 2.3 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01...
Observation of all limitations relating to sailplane load plan, as well as these relating to CG range limits of sailplane without pilots, ensures to maintain the sailplane CG within the range allowed for flight. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 2.4 Doc No.
The recommended entry speed for particular manoeuvres is given in Section 4. (item 4.6.9.). Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 2.5 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
Accelerometer markings Marking Value Significance + 7,0 Allowable manoeuvring load factors Red line - 5,0 for Aerobatic Category sailplane Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 2.6 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision No. 2 May 2017 corrected...
In solo flying – placed in the side pocket or on the rear seat and fixed with safety harness. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 2.7 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01...
“Equipment list”, the sample of which is enclosed in the item 18.1. of the Technical Service Manual. Additional equipment can be installed on the sailplane as described in items 8.2 and 8.3 of the Technical Service Manual. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 2.8 Doc No.
WARNING: Aerobatics in rough air are forbidden. NOTE: Flying in weather conditions conducive to lightning is to be avoided. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 2.9 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
– means: allowed, provided the maximum in-flight mass of the glider in a given category is not exceeded. NOTE: All placards and their location are presented in the item 7.10. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 2.10 Doc No.
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3.7.1. Transition from inverted to normal flight ..........3.5 3.7.2. Landing with ground loop ..............3.5 3.7.3. Break or inadvertent release of towing cable ........3.6 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 3.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
(handles are coupled). NOTE: If the canopy cannot be jettisoned, break out the perspex starting at the side window. Use the leg force, if necessary. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 3.2 Doc No. 542.4.01...
The sailplane pitches symmetrically. Recovery ensues troubleless and reliably by pulling the control stick. In recovery from stall with pitch beyond 30º normal operation of controls is sufficient. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 3.3 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
move back the rudder to neutral and pull out sailplane from dive. Recovery ensues without delay. Altitude loss, between initiation of recovery and regaining level flight, is 984 ft. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 3.4...
while turning, maintain with control stick longitudinal balance to keep the nose and tail wheels above the ground, and deflect rudder opposite to the turn. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 3.5 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No.
tighten shoulder belts, select place for landing, land off-field or - if at all possible – on the airfield. Intentionally left blank Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 3.6 Doc No. 542.4.01...
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4.6.5. Approach ..................4.15 4.6.6. Landing ..................... 4.15 4.6.7. High altitude flight ................4.15 4.6.8. Flight in rain ..................4.15 4.6.9. Aerobatics ..................4.16 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
7. Secure the main bolt (10), connecting the handle of main bolt (11) with fuselage frame by means of safety pin (13). 8. Secure the wing front pins (3) by means of cotter pins (20). Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.2...
Pull down the bolt (3) onto stop, by means of screwed-in key (6), hold in the „unlocked” position and shove-out the wingtip from wing socket. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.3 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01...
1. Pull down the bolt (3) onto stop, by means of screwed-in key (10), hold in the “unlocked” position; 2. Shove-out the wingtip from wing socket. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.7 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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6. Outer part of aileron clutch 7. Inner part of aileron clutch 8. Latch pin 9. Long wingtip aileron (outer) 10. Wingtip mounting key (Section 4. in TSM) Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.8 Doc No. 542.4.01...
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NORMAL PROCEDURES Fig. 4-4. Detail A of the wing – long wingtip connection Fig. 4-5. Detail B of the wing – long wingtip connection Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.9 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
– placard on RH cockpit side), in necessity calculate the resultant CG position (item 6.3.). Correct installation of balancing weights (if installed). Back rest correct installation and securing. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.12 Doc No.
in steep, stabilized climb the control stick forces can be trimmed. 54 ÷ 62 kn (59÷68 mph). Recommended winch-launching speed: Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.13 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
Complete service by the pilot for SP3 stall warning device is described in document “Stall Warning Device ANTI-STALL SP3, Flight Manual, Issue 1, dated 23.03.1995”, to be provided together with Fight Manual, in case of installation of anti- stall device. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.14 Doc No.
It is recommended to dry the rain-soaked sailplane after flight, and before take-off – when soaked in standstill. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.15 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01...
65 ÷ 81 kn (75÷93 mph) airspeed. WARNING: Remember on limitations to sailplane mass in Aerobatic Category. WARNING: Advanced and competition aerobatics in calm air only. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.16 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision...
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- 2 / + 3,5 tail slide + 4 / - 2 eight 108 (124) barrel roll 97 (112) Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.17 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 4. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” NORMAL PROCEDURES Intentionally left blank Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.18 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
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5.2.1. Airspeed indicator system calibration ..........5.2 5.2.2. Stall speeds ..................5.5 5.3. Additional, non-approved information ............5.5 5.3.1. Demonstrated cross-wind performance ..........5.5 5.3.2. Speed polar ..................5.6 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 5.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
CAS - Calibrated Airspeed - instrument reading corrected for instrument error and aerodynamic calibration error. IAS - Indicated Airspeed – instrument reading corrected for instrument error only. IAS values presented in this Manual are given assuming zero instrument error. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 5.2 Doc No.
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCE Fig. 5-1. AIS calibration – normal flight Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 5.3 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCE 5.3.2. Speed polar Fig. 5-3. Speed polar without winglet Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 5.6 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCE Fig. 5-4. Speed polar with winglet Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 5.7 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCE Fig. 5-5. Speed polar with long wingtips (65,62 ft wing span) Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 5.8 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
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6.3. Method for calculation of sailplane CG position ........6.4 6.4. Weight and balance record ..............6.6 6.5. Individual loading plan ................6.8 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 6.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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Allowed range of mass (m ) and CG position (X ) of sailplane without pilots is given in a diagram (Fig. 6‒1.) – dashed area. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 6.2 Doc No. 542.4.01...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 6. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” MASS AND BALANCE Fig. 6-1. CG range limits for a sailplane without pilots Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 6.3 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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4,33 3,35 When using back cushion for a short pilot, the cushion thickness must be value – respectively. added to the X or X Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 6.4 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision...
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For 65,62 ft wing span version: SCO = 37,756 in – length of MSC – = 1,969 in distance of MSC leading edge point from reference datum. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 6.5 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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57,42 ft wing span Weighing or CG calculation record mass CG position made by [lb] [in] name / signature Document type Date Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 6.6 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
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65,62 ft wing span Weighing or CG calculation record mass CG position made by [lb] [in] name / signature Document type Date Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 6.7 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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(you can use the file “Individual loading plan.xlsx” available at producer). Fig. 6-3. Table of individual loading plan with sample values Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 6.8 Doc No.
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242 must be used). The results are to be entered in corresponding box of the table (yellow or pink). Fig. 6-4. Sample of individual loading plan table Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 6.9 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 6. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” MASS AND BALANCE Intentionally left blank Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 6.10 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
Setting up the longitudinal trim is done by moving the lever forward or backward. Locking of mechanism is accomplished in desired position after releasing lever which returns to the original position influenced by the spring. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 7.4...
Do not actuate wheel brake during inverted flight and aerobatics with negative loads – this may cause air to enter the brake and therefore brake failure. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 7.5 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
V - variometer S - switch of SP3 stall warning device Fig. 7-2. Instrument panel at front seat Fig. 7-3. Instrument panel at rear seat Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 7.6 Doc No. 542.4.01...
Using a back cushion for low height pilot is acceptable. Sailplane standard equipment includes 5-point safety harness for both crew members, with optionally, 2nd lap belt. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 7.7 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
In installation with at least two batteries, power switching should occur after voltage drop to 10,5 V. Observe the voltage indicator on VHF panel and – if installed – the stall warning device diode. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 7.8...
Models of equipment allowed for installation on the SZD-54-2 „Perkoz” sailplane, together with requirements for such installation, are specified in the item 8.2. of the Technical Service Manual. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 7.9 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
Removable balance RH cockpit board in front weights of front seat pan Front and rear control Wheel brake stick Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 7.10 Doc No 542.4.01 Revision No. 2 May 2017 corrected...
Maximum total load on both seats and in baggage compartment – see Individual Loading Plan for this sailplane! Location: LH cockpit board by front and rear seat Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 7.11 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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58,0 psi 36,3 psi Front Wheel Main Wheel Tail Wheel Location : painted near particular wheels on sailplane fuselage. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 7.12 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision No. 2 May 2017...
– using the sample showed below and method of filling given in the item 6.5. of the FM. Location : RH cockpit board by front and rear seat. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 7.13 Revision No. 2 May 2017 Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
10. Transceiver CHECK 11. Stall warning device 12. Towing cable connection CHECK Location : RH cockpit board by front and rear seat. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 7.14 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
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Ground handling / road transport ............. 8.2 8.4.1. Ground handling ................8.2 8.4.2. Road transport .................. 8.3 8.5. Cleaning and care ..................8.4 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 8.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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NOTE: Leaving sailplane outside, without protection against environmental conditions and sunlight, harmfully affects durability of the lacquer coat. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 8.2 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
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airbrake handle in cockpit immobilized in „closed” position, aileron and airbrake control system torsional tube ends immobilized in openings in fuselage shell, Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 8.3 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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The safety belts should be regularly inspected against evidence of tear, or wear, corroded fittings etc. Depending on belts model regularly check the correct functioning of belts fastener or lock. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 8.4...
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SECTION 9. SUPPLEMENTS 9.1. Introduction ....................9.2 9.2. List of inserted supplements ..............9.2 9.3. Supplements - List of actual pages ............9.3 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 9.1 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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9.2. List of inserted supplements Supplement Confirmation of the Date of issue Supplement title application on S/N Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 9.2 Doc No. 542.4.01 Revision corrected...
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SECTION 9. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” SUPPLEMENTS 9.3. Supplements – List of actual pages Supplement Supplement Page Date of issue Page Date of issue Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 9.3 Revision Doc No. 542.4.01 corrected...
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