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 Model: SZD-54-2 „Perkoz” Serial No: Registration: HIS SAILPLANE IS TO BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN HIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE ALWAYS STORED ONBOARD Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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SECTION 0. ISSUANCES 0.1. 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...
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The page must be listed in the following page. Rev. Affected Date of No. and Date of Insertion Affected Page Section Issue Approval Date & Signature 0.4, 4.2, 4.5/1, July 2015 4.5/2 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 0.2 Doc. No. 542.4.01 Revision...
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SECTION 0. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” ISSUANCES Affected Date of No and Date of Insertion Rev No Affected Page 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...
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April 2014 4.14 April 2014 4.15 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 1 July 2015...
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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...
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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.
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1.2. Certification basis ..................1.2 1.3. Warnings, cautions and notes ..............1.2 1.4. Descriptive 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...
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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, aileron and air-brake – push-rod type. Rudder control system mixed: cable/push-rod. Longitudinal trim control – spring type. Tow release control – cable type. Wheel brake operated with Bowden tow-rod. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 1.3 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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375 + 380 + [kg] (new glider with minimum equipment) Category „U” [kg] Maximum in-flight mass Category „A” [kg] Maximum wing loading 35,76 33,84 [kg/m Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 1.4 Doc. No. 542.4.01 Revision...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 1. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” GENERAL Three-view drawing 1.5. 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...
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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...
In the following table the allowed V values for various flight altitudes are given: Flight altitude, [km] 0 ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ 3 IAS [km/h] IAS [km/h] Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 2.2 Doc. No. 542.4.01 Revision...
Category. YELLOW triangle Approach speed at maximum mass = sailplane stalling speed at given mass, with air-brake retracted. Fig. 2-1 Airspeed indicator colour marking Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 2.3 Revision 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.
The recommended entry speed for particular maneuvers is given in Section 4. (item 4.6.9.). Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 2.5 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
+3,5, negative -1,5 – over the whole range of operation speed. 2.7.1. Accelerometer markings Marking Value Significance + 7,0 Limit maneuvering 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...
In solo flying – placed in the side pocket or at the rear seat fixed with safety harness. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 2.7 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
18.1 of Technical Service Manual. Additional equipment on sailplane can be installed as described in item 8.2 and 8.3 of Technical Service Manual. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 2.8...
Winch-launched take-off allowed with CG tow release only. Other limitations 2.12. WARNING: Aerobatics in rough air 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 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
– means: allowed in case of not exceeded the maximum mass the glider to fly to a specific category NOTE: All placards and their location are presented in item 7.10. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 2.10 Doc.
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Other emergencies................... 3.5 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...
(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 bank 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...
• center ruder to neutral and pull out sailplane from dive. Recovery ensues without delay. Altitude loss, between initiation of recovery and regaining level flight is 300 m. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 3.4 Doc.
• in line with 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 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
• 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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4.6.4. Side-slip.................... 4.15 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...
7. Secure the main pin, connecting handle of main pin (11) with fuselage frame by means of safety pin (13). 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 pin (3) onto stop, by means of screwed in key (6), hold in the „unlocked” position and shove-out the wing tip 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 the bolt (3) downwards all the way with the help of screwed key (10), hold in the “unlocked” position. 2. Slide the wing tip out of the spar socket. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.7 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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6. Outer part of aileron clutch 7. Inner part of aileron clutch 8. Latch pin 9. Long winglet aileron 10. Wing tip mounting key (item 4. TSM) Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.8 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” NORMAL PROCEDURES Fig. 4-4. Detail A wing – long wing tip connection Fig. 4-5. Detail B wing – long wing tip connection Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.9 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
– 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.
• in steep, stabilized climb the control stick forces can be trimmed. Recommended winch-launching speed: 100 ÷ 110 km/h. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.13 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
Complete service by the pilot for SP3 stall warning device is described in document “Stall Warning Device ANTI-STALL SP3, Flight Manual, Issue 1, 23.03.1995” provided with sailplane FM. Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 4.14 Doc.
[km/h]. In poor visibility or with canopy glassing foggy, open the side window and cockpit ventilation valve. 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 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
120 ÷ 150 km/h airspeed. WARNING: Remember on limitations to sailplane mass in Aerobatic Category. WARNING: Advanced / unlimited and competition aerobatics in calm atmosphere 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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- 3 / + 4 Cuban eight min. 200 inverted Cuban eight min. 230 - 2 / + 3,5 tail slide + 4 / - 2 Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 4.17 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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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...
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.
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCES 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...
The correct sailplane characteristics in take-off and landing have been demonstrated at cross wind component of: in aero-towed take-off....15 [km/h], in winch-launched take-off..15 [km/h], in landing ........15 [km/h]. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 5.5 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCES 5.3.2. Speed polar Fig. 5-3. Speed polar without winglets Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 5.6 Doc. No. 542.4.01 Revision...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCES Fig. 5-4. Speed polar with winglets Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 5.7 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 5. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” PERFORMANCES Fig. 5-5. Speed polar with long wing tips (20 m wing span) Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. Issue II April 2014 page 5.8 Doc. No. 542.4.01 Revision...
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Mass and CG position of sailplane without pilots ........6.2 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...
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 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
95 ÷ 110 1210 When using back cushion for a short pilot, the cushion thickness must be added to the X or X value – respectively. 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 20 m wing span version: SCO = 959 [mm] – length of MSC = 50 [mm] – 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...
17.5 m wing span Weighing report or CG calculation mass CG position made by… [kg] [mm] 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...
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20 m wing span Weighing report or CG calculation mass CG position made by… [kg] [mm] 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...
(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.
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110 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 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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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...
V - variometer S - switch of SP-3 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...
In installation with at least two batteries, power switching should occur after voltage drop to 10,5 V or in case of lack of voltage indication on 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 SZD-54-2 „Perkoz” sailplane, together with requirements for such installation, are specified in item 8.2 of Technical Service Manual. Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 7.9 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
RH cockpit board in baggage compartment baggage compartment 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...
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 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
– using the sample showed below and method of filling given in item 6.5 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 Doc. No. 542.4.01...
9. Canopy closed and locked CHECK 10. Transceiver 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...
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Sailplane alterations or repairs..............8.2 8.4. 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...
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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...
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• in the fuselage cut-outs, immobilize the ends of torque tubes in aileron and air- brake control systems, • protect fittings and bearings against dust and dirt, • protect the canopy with a flannel cover Issue II April 2014 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. page 8.3 Revision Doc. No. 542.4.01...
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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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„Perkoz” SUPPLEMENTS 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...
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List of inserted supplements 9.2. 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...
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SZD-54-2 SECTION 9. FLIGHT MANUAL „Perkoz” SUPPLEMENTS Supplements – List of actual pages 9.3. 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...
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