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AEROPRO CZ , Producer of Light Sport Aircraft Mladá 835, 687 25 Hluk, Czech Republic Pilot Operating Handbook Flight Training Supplement AEROPRO CZ A240 Light Sport Aircraft...
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement A240 Aircraft Type: Serial Number: Registration: Date of Issue: September 01, 2014 version 1.0 This aircraft was manufactured in accordance with Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement RECORD OF REVISIONS Any revisions or amendments to the present manual shall be issued in the form of bulletins with attached new pages. It is in the interests of every user to enter such revision into the table of revisions and to replace the existing page by the new one.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement TABLE OF CONTENTS: RECORD OF REVISIONS ................0-3 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............0-7 ..................0-7 NTRODUCTION ................0-7 ERTIFICATION ASIS ..................0-7 ANUFACTURER .............. 0-7 ARNING AUTION AND AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION......... 1-8 ....................
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 5.3.2 Taxiing………………………………………………………………… 5-29 5.3.3 Engine warm-up, power check............. 5-30 ................5-30 ORMAL TAKE 5.4.1 Prior to take-Off ................5-30 5.4.2 Take-off ..................5-31 (VX) ............5-31 EST ANGLE OF CLIMB SPEED 5.5.1...
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICING ...... 7-41 ............7-41 ERVICING FUEL COOLANT 7.1.1 Servicing fuel ................7-44 7.1.2 Servicing oil ................. 7-41 7.1.3 Servicing coolant ................. 7-41 ........7-42 ANDING GEAR TIRE DIMENSION AND PRESSURE ..........
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement General information 0.1 Introduction This handbook is provided with your aircraft to allow you to attain as much knowledge about the aircraft and its operation as possible. This manual is following ASTM F2746-14 Standard Specification for Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for Light Sport Airplane.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Airplane and systems description The Aeropro A240 is an S-LSA aircraft designed as a high-wing monoplane. A two-spar wing is equipped with external airfoil flaperons. Fuselage is an open truss structure welded of chromoly steel tubes. Tail unit is formed of a lattice-work tube frame.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 1.1 Engine The A240 is powered by the Rotax 912ULS 100-hp engine. It is a four-cylinder, four-stroke, horizontally- opposed, center-camshaft engine with overhead valves. Engine cooling is of a combined type; cylinder heads are water-cooled while cylinders are air-cooled.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Due to the higher lead content in AVGAS, the wear of the valve seats, deposits in the combustion chamber and lead sediments in the lubrication system will increase. Therefore, use AVGAS only if you encounter problems with vapor lock or if other fuel types are not available.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement The fuel drain valve outlet is located behind and below the left seat on the outside of the fuselage; to check for water and dirt, push the neck of the drain pipe gently upwards, into the fuselage and subsequently a fuel sample can be taken.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 1.6 Cockpit overview LAYOUT OF CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS (see following pages for details concerning Figures 1-9) Fig.1 airspeed indicator 1. control stick 19. area for GPS or iPad installation Fig.2 engine start up...
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement List of typical installed instruments and other equipment including options: Type Serial No. airspeed indicator ASI 150 M-3 altimeter and vertical speed indicator MGL ALT-3 electronic slip indicator (in EFIS)
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Figure 3 - Main Fuel Valve open and closed position Figure 4 - EIS Model 4000 for Rotax 912-series engines Display panel description (shown is EIS page 1 - default display page)
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement The EIS system not only alerts you when reaching an actual system limit, it also has the capability to provide alerts when reaching a Warning Limit that is just short of the actual non- permissible limit.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Figure 6 – Flaps and trim Figure 7 – Switches and fuses panel (older panel shown...) Figure 8 – Control lights and fuel reserve bulb check button September 1, 2014...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Figure 9 – Door locking mechanism The battery (Powersafe SBS8, 12v, 7 ah) is located behind the right-hand pilot’s seat. Nominal voltage in aircraft system is 13.5 to 14.2 V. The engine is equipped with an integrated AC generator with external rectifier-regulator (12 V, 20A DC).
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Operating limitations Airspeed indicator system calibration: (Indicated Air (Calibrated Air speed) speed) As requested by ASTM F-2245-04 §9.1 all flight speeds are presented as calibrated airspeeds in miles per hours (MPH).
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 2.3 Maximum maneuvering speed (V MPH (Indicated Air Speed) MPH (Calibrated Air Speed) Max. maneuvering speed (V 2.4 Never exceed speed (V MPH (Indicated Air Speed) MPH (Calibrated Air Speed) Never exceed speed (V 2.5 Crosswind and wind limitation...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 2.9 Other Limitations No smoking. WARNING Flights with rear cockpit cover removed are prohibited. WARNING Flights at ambient temperature between 14 F and 32 F are permitted only WARNING under no icing conditions and when the carburetor heating is activated.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Weight and balance information 3.1 Installed equipment list: VFR Day airspeed indicator altimeter / vertical speed indicator slip indicator (in EFIS instrument) EIS engine instrumentation control light of EIS...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Maximum amount of fuel (U.S. gallons) for given crew and baggage weight Crew weight (lbs) 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 Weight in the 22.5 22.5 22.5...
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement example only... Weight (lbs) Arm (in) Moment (lb.in) example: example: example: example: Empty aircraft 10.7 6826 Crew 17.3 Exam Example: ple: 4325 U.S. Gallons 17.3 Exam Example: Example:...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Performance The data is based on particular flight measurements undertaken with the aircraft of this type in good service conditions and with application of average piloting technique. The performances stated below are calculated at sea level at the international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 4.5 Fuel consumption Fuel consumption Engine settings (U.S. gallons per hour) Take-off power performance Max. continuous performance 3.2 – 5.0 Cruise performance Fuel consumption during cruise flight is dependent on various factors. The most important one is the engine power setting.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Normal procedures All air speed values in this chapter are presented in MPH Indicated Airspeed, as this value represents instrument reading better than the Calibrated air speed. 5.1 Daily inspection Pre-flight inspection must be conducted before the first flight of the day.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Cockpit: POH and other documentation review and available to pilot inside the cockpit master switch OFF and key removed from switch ignition (mag switches) fuel valves OPEN, fuel quantity check...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Picture 1 12. Oil INSPECT - oil quantity (between MIN and MAX marks) and for any leakage. If the oil level appears low, turn the propeller a few times in the direction of rotation until you hear a bubbling noise coming from the oil tank.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 5.2.1 Use of external power supply The aircraft is not provided with a connection for an external power supply - the external power supply may be connected to battery contacts when necessary. Normally, maintaining the aircraft battery with a good charge and in a good condition is all that is necessary for proper operation.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - brakes FUNCTIONAL CHECK - time record time 5.3.2 Taxiing - taxiing speed is 9 mph maximum. Steering is performed by the rudder pedals controlling the nosewheel. Avoid excessive speed and use proper braking techniques to avoid brake overheating.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - ignitions BOTH ON - main fuel valve OPEN - tank fuel valves FUEL QUANTITY CHECK, ENSURE BOTH ARE OPEN - instruments CHECK (and strobes on if desired)
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 5.6 Best rate of climb speed (V 5.6.1 Climbing - speed MAX RPM - airspeed 75 MPH - engine instruments CHECK 5.7 Cruise 5.7.1 Cruise flight - put the aircraft into level flight 4000 –...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - fuel FUEL QUANTITY CHECK, - brakes CHECK FUNCTION BY SHORT BRAKING (check proper system resistance) - safety belts TIGHTEN - base leg and final leg airspace CHECK FOR OTHER TRAFFIC...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - avionics and other switches - ignition (mag) switches - master switch - main fuel valve CLOSED - secure the aircraft chocks and tie-down ropes or other ways to prevent the aircraft from unintended movement, lock the controls (using seat belts) During normal operation, the engine is usually sufficiently cooled during the approach and landing.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Emergency procedures 6.1 Introduction This section contains procedures for various emergencies which may occur. Emergencies caused by aircraft or engine malfunctions are rare if proper pre-flight inspections and maintenance are practiced.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.2.4 Additional information to engine failure and emergency landing procedures If the engine failure occurs during the take-off run, the pilot’s main concern should be to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.3 In-flight engine starting - airspeed 75 MPH - landing site selection SELECT - master switch - main fuel valve OPEN - wing tank fuel valves OPEN to tank with most fuel...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.4.3 Engine fire in-flight - main fuel valve CLOSED - throttle FULL - airspeed INCREASE as required to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture. Do not exceed V...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - master switch - fuel valves CLOSED - brakes AS REQUIRED Precautionary landing should be preferred instead of emergency landing. W hen engine vibration or engine roughness is presented, do not wait until the engine stops and instead perform a precautionary landing.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.11 Extreme turbulence encounter - airspeed REDUCE to 85 MPH - safety belts SECURED - loose objects SECURED When an area of extreme turbulence is entered, reduce airspeed to approximately 85 MPH. Do not reduce the airspeed to lower values to prevent the aircraft stalling due to turbulence.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Aircraft ground handling and servicing 7.1 Refueling, servicing oil and coolant 7.1.1 Refueling verify the main switch OFF and key removed from switch remove fuel tank cap refuel with correct fuel grade until level rises to near the filler opening (or any required level – do...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 7.2 Landing gear tire dimensions and pressure standard tires main landing gear wheel tire dimensions..15x6x6 tire pressure................29 psi nosewheel tire dimensions…........... 12x4 nose tire pressure..............29 psi 7.3 Moving the aircraft on the ground and tie-down instructions...
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Required placards and markings 7.5 Airspeed indicator range markings Marking MPH (Indicated Air Speed) Signification Flaps operating range. The lower limit is the maximum- weight zero thrust stall speed in the landing configuration.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Supplementary information 8.1 Flight familiarization procedures Familiarization flight procedures depends on the pilot’s experience. The whole familiarization should start with a careful study of this document (Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement). The Maintenance Manual should also be read as well.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 9. FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT Introduction This supplement should enable you to familiarize yourself with the flight performance and flight characteristics of the A240. To carry out these instructions you may need to refer to the appropriate chapters provided in the aircrafts POH.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement The takeoff run distance is affected by weather and surface conditions, as well as the takeoff weight of the aircraft. However, average distance is 250 to 420 ft.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Before establishing a slip you have to ensure that the airspeed is within the required limits; the maximum permissible indicated airspeed of 110 mph (96 kts) (VA) should not be exceeded and if performing a slip with flaps extended, a maximum indicated airspeed of 94 mph (82 kts) should not be exceeded.
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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Approach in the slip configuration If a high descent rate is required on final, we recommend conducting a slip maneuver. Always avoid pushing the control stick forward too far, as this will cause higher airspeeds and result in a missed approach.
Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Appendix 1. Airplane weight and balance statement - example The CG position of empty aircraft is determined by weighing. The procedure is described in the Maintenance Manual. The whole procedure must be repeated and new Airplane weight and balance statement must be prepared whenever a modification or repair having impact to the weight of the aircraft occurs.
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