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  • Page 1 FLIGHT FLIGHT MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL Make: Van’s Aircraft Model: RV-7A Serial No: 72072 Registration: HB-YMT Date of first flight: 04.08.2010 The airplane must be operated in compliance with information and limitations contained in this document. B U I L T B Y...
  • Page 2 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 0–2 11/17...
  • Page 3 Foreword Foreword Foreword HB-YMT is a Van’s aircraft (www.vansaircraft.com) RV-7A all- metal, low wing, two seat, high performance aircraft. It was built by A. Lichtensteiger and B. Daenzer from a Van’s quickbuild kit during the years 2005 until 2010 under the supervision of EAS (www.experimental.ch).
  • Page 4 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 0–4 11/17...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 0.1 Table of Contents General Operating Limitations Emergency Procedures Operating Procedures Performance Mass and Balance Description of the Airplane and its Systems Airplane Handling and Care Supplements 11/17 0–5...
  • Page 6 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 0–6 11/17...

  • Page 7: General

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 1 General Introduction ................. 1–3 Certification Basis ............... 1–3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ........1–4 Definitions and Abbreviations ........1–5 Units of Measurement ..........1–10 1.5.1 Conversion Factors ..........1–10 1.5.2 Conversion Table [l] / [U.S. gal] ..... 1–11 1.5.3 Conversion Table [m] / [ft] ......
  • Page 8 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 1–2 General 01/00...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 1.1 Introduction This Airplane Flight Manual contains information and limitations for the safe and efficient operation of this experimental airplane. 1.2 Certification Basis Experimental • Day VFR • Normal and Utility Categories, additional Maneuvers • according AFM. Documents available: The following is a check list of data, information and licenses that are part of the aircraft file and required by regulations.

  • Page 10: Warnings, Cautions And Notes

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 1.3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions and notes used in this AFM. WARNING means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation of the flight safety CAUTION means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or to a more or less long term...

  • Page 11: Definitions And Abbreviations

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 1.4 Definitions and Abbreviations Airspeeds KIAS KIAS Indicated Airspeed in knots; airspeed as displayed on KIAS KIAS the instrument. Values published in this manual assume zero instrument error. KCAS KCAS Calibrated Airspeed in knots; indicated air speed KCAS KCAS corrected for instrument and position error...
  • Page 12 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Meteorological terms International Standard Atmosphere, in which: - The air is dry perfect gas - The temperature at sea level is 15°C - The temperature gradient from sea level to the altitude at which the outside air temperature is - 56.5°C is -0.00198°C per foot and zero above that altitude.
  • Page 13 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Performance and Flight Planning Angle of Attack. Incidence of the aerodynamic chord in relation to the still air. Climb Gradient Climb Gradient Climb Gradient Climb Gradient The ratio of the change in altitude during a portion of a climb, to the horizontal distance traveled in the same time interval.
  • Page 14 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Airplane Airplane CG Airplane Airplane Airplane Center of Gravity. Imaginary point in which the airplane mass is assumed to be concentrated for mass and balance calculations. The distance from the reference datum is found by dividing the total moment by the total mass of the airplane.
  • Page 15 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Tare Tare The weight of chocks, blocks, stands, etc. used on Tare Tare the scales when weighing the airplane. Jack Points Jack Points Jack Points Jack Points Points on the airplane identified by the manufacturer as suitable for support of the airplane. For weighing, maintenance or other purposes.

  • Page 16: Units Of Measurement

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 1.5 Units of Measurement 1.5.1 Conversion Factors Dimension SI Unit U.S. Units Conversion [mm] millimeter [in] inch [mm] / 25.4 = [in] Length [m] meter [ft] feet [m] / 0.3048 = [ft] [km] kilometer [NM] Nautical Mile [km] / 1.852 = [NM] [l] liters [U.S.

  • Page 17: Conversion Table [L] / [U.s. Gal]

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 1.5.2 Conversion Table [l] / [U.S. gal] U.S.Gal Liters Liters U.S.Gal 11.4 15.1 18.9 22.7 26.5 30.3 34.1 37.9 56.8 75.7 94.6 13.2 113.6 19.8 132.5 26.4 151.4 34.3 159.0 42.0 01/00 General 1–11...

  • Page 18: Conversion Table [M] / [Ft]

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 1.5.3 Conversion Table [m] / [ft] Feet Meters Meters Feet 1000 2000 3000 4000 1312 5000 1640 6000 1969 7000 2297 8000 2625 1219 9000 2953 1524 10000 3281 1829 11000 3609 2134 12000 3937 2438 1–12 General 01/00...

  • Page 19: Three View Drawing

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 1.6 Three View Drawing 01/00 General 1–13...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 1.7 Specifications 1.7.1 Airframe Dimensions Wingspan: 7.62 m 25 ft 0 in Length: 6.198 m 20 ft 4 in Height: 2.384 m 7 ft 10 Track Width: 2.134 m 7 ft Wing Area: 11.24 m 121 sq ft Weights Empty Weight: 529 kg...

  • Page 21: Engine / Propeller

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 1.7.2 Engine / Propeller Engine: Four cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air- cooled, fuel-injected, Experimental Lycoming-clone Mattituck TMX-IO-360 Red Gold Option, Roller Tappets ECI Exp cold air induction, ECI Exp fuel injection system L & R Ignition: Emagair P-Mag 114 Series self powered electronic ignition.

  • Page 22: Instrumentation / Panel

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 1.7.3 Instrumentation / Panel Advanced Flight Systems AF3400 EFIS Advanced Flight Systems AF3400 Engine Monitor Advanced Flight Systems AOA Sport Angle of Attack Meter Vertical Power VP200 Solid State Electrical System Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Trig Avionics TY96 Com1 Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com2 (25KHz COM, Rx only!) Garmin GTX-328 Mode-S Transponder Trutrak Digiflight DFII VSGV Autopilot (AFS Pilot w/ autotrim)
  • Page 23 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 2 Limitations Introduction ................. 2–3 Airspeed ................2–4 Airspeed Indicator Markings ........2–5 Powerplant ................2–6 Powerplant Instrument Markings ......2–8 Miscellaneous Instrument Markings ......2–9 Warning, Caution and Status Lights ..... 2–10 Mass (Weight) ..............2–10 Centre of Gravity ............

  • Page 24: Limitations

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 2–2 Limitations 01/00...

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 2.1 Introduction Section 2 of this Airplane Flight Manual includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its engine, standard systems and equipment. WARNING Operation of the airplane outside of the specified operating limitations is not permitted.

  • Page 26: Airspeed

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.2 Airspeed Speed Limit Remarks Never exceed speed 200 KTAS Do not exceed this Max. structural cruising speed except in 167 KIAS speed. smooth air, and then only with caution. Do not make full or abrupt control movement above this Maneuvering speed.

  • Page 27: Airspeed Indicator Markings

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 2.3 Airspeed Indicator Markings Marking (IAS) Bottom of white arc (V 50 kts Top end of white arc (V 87 kts Bottom of green arc (V 55 kts Top end of green arc (V 167 kts Blue Line (V 123 kts Yellow arc (V...

  • Page 28: Powerplant

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.4 Powerplant Engine Engine manufacturer: Teledyne Mattituck Services Engine model: TMX-IO360 ECI Exp cold air induction ECI Exp fuel injection 2 P-Mag Ignitions Max RPM: 2500 Output: Normal rated 167+h.p. @2500 Cylinder Head Temperature: < 500°F Oil temperature: <...
  • Page 29 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Propeller Propeller Manufacturer: Hartzell Propeller Propeller Model: C2YR-1BFP/F7497-2 Propeller Diameter: 72” Blade Angle Coarse: 35° Blade Angle Fine: 13.6° (Angles measured at 30in radius.) 01/00 Limitations 2–7...

  • Page 30: Powerplant Instrument Markings

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.5 Powerplant Instrument Markings Yellow arc Green Yellow arc/bar arc/bar arc/bar arc/bar Indication lower caution Normal caution upper prohibited range operating range prohibited range range range Manifold 13 - 30 Pressure inHG Engine 500 – 2500 RPM 2500 RPM 96 –...

  • Page 31: Miscellaneous Instrument Markings

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 2.6 Miscellaneous Instrument Markings Yellow arc Green Yellow arc/bar arc/bar arc/bar arc/bar Indication lower caution Normal caution upper prohibited range operating range prohibited range range range 12 – 13 13 – 15 15 – 16 Voltage <...

  • Page 32: Warning, Caution And Status Lights

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.7 Warning, Caution and Status Lights There are no traditional warning lights. All Information is displayed accordingly on either the Advanced EFIS or the Vertical Power VP200. 2.8 Mass (Weight) Weights Empty Weight: 529 kg 1166 lbs Max.

  • Page 33: Centre Of Gravity

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 2.9 Centre of Gravity Datum The Datum plane on this airplane is a virtual plane, normal to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage, at a distance of 70in forward of the wing leading edges. Center of Gravity Limits The Center of Gravity (CG) for flight conditions must meet the following conditions: Forward CG Limit:...

  • Page 34: Approved Maneuvers

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.10 Approved Maneuvers The airplane is approved for the following aerobatic maneuvers, provided the additional Aerobatic gross weight and CG conditions are met: Maneuver Entry speed (IAS) Loops, Cuban 8’s 140 kts Immelmann Turns 140 kts Aileron Rolls, Barrel Rolls 120 kts Vertical Rolls...

  • Page 35: Maneuvering Load Factors

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 2.11 Maneuvering Load Factors Operating mass 1600 lbs (725 kg) and below: +6g to -3g reducing linearly to - mass 1800 lbs (817 kg): +5g to -2.5g Operating mass 1800 lbs (817 kg) +5g to -2.5g WARNING Exceeding the maneuvering load factors will lead to an overstressing of the airplane.

  • Page 36: Kinds Of Operation

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.14 Kinds of Operation Provided that national operational requirements are met, the following kinds of operation are approved: daytime flights according to visual flight rules (VFR) • 2–14 Limitations 01/00...

  • Page 37: Fuel

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 2.15 Fuel Tank capacity: 21 U.S. gal each 79 l Total Fuel: 42 U.S. gal 157 l Usable Fuel: 41 U.S. gal 153 l Unusable Fuel: 0.6 U.S. gal 2 l / Tank Fuel Grades: Avgas 100LL MOGAS 98UL &...

  • Page 38: Limitation Placards

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.17 Limitation Placards The following placards and markings are required for certification of an experimental Amateur built aircraft: 1. The word “EXPERIMENTAL”, in 30 mm high block letters visible clearly when entering the cockpit. 2. A permanently installed, fireproof Identification plate that is engraved with the callsign of the aircraft: HB-YMT, mounted below the horizontal stabilizer on the left side of the fuselage.
  • Page 39 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Emergency: Destroy Canopy, Secondary latch can NOT be opened from outside! 9. Near the secondary latch inside the canopy. “Turn” on the handle and “- open” & “| closed” nearby. 10. On the inside righthand canopy frame: “This aircraft has been issued a Permit to Fly in the category “Special”, sub- category “Homebuilt”.

  • Page 40: Other Limitations

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 2.18 Other Limitations 2.18.1 Electrical For extended demonstrations of the avionics on • ground, an external ground power supply is required to keep a good state of battery. 2–18 Limitations 01/00...
  • Page 41 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 01/00 Limitations 2–19...

  • Page 43: Emergency Procedures

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 3 Emergency Procedures Introduction ................. 3–2 3.1.1 General ................ 3–2 3.1.2 Certain Airspeeds in case of Emergency ..3–2 3.1.3 VP200 Emergency Functions ......3–2 Engine Problems ............... 3–3 3.2.1 Engine Failure during Takeoff ......3–3 3.2.2 Engine Failure in Flight ........

  • Page 44: Introduction

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 General This section provides checklists and amplified procedures for coping with emergencies that may occur during the operation. Emergencies caused by airplane or engine malfunctions are extremely rare if proper preflight inspections and regular maintenance are practiced. However, should an emergency arise, the basic guidelines described in this section should help with the correct handling and a successful outcome.

  • Page 45: Engine Problems

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 3.2 Engine Problems 3.2.1 Engine Failure during Takeoff 1. Throttle ....................IDLE 2. Brakes ....................APPLY 3. If RWY overrun is likely Mixture ..................CUTOFF Fuel Selector ..................OFF Mags.......................OFF VP200 ............... SYSTEM SHUTDOWN 4. Canopy ..................UNLATCH 01/00 Emergency Procedures 3–3...

  • Page 46: Engine Failure In Flight

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 3.2.2 Engine Failure in Flight 1. Airspeed ..............85 KIAS FLAPS UP ..................70 KIAS FLAPS DN 2. Throttle ....................FULL 3. Mixture ....................RICH 4. Boost Pump ..................ON 5. Fuel Selector..............OTHER TANK 6. Mags ....................CYCLE Cycling the “Mags”...

  • Page 47: Rough Running Engine

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 3.2.3 Rough Running Engine 1. Mixture ..................ADJUST 2. Throttle ..................ADJUST 3. Boost Pump ..................ON 4. Fuel Selector ..............OTHER TANK 5. Mags ....................CYCLE Cycling the “Mags” switch should keep a malfunctioning P- Mag from firing at a wrong timing mark.

  • Page 48: Smoke And Fire

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 3.3 Smoke and Fire 3.3.1 Engine/Fuel Smoke and Fire in Flight 1. Mixture ..................CUTOFF 2. Boost Pump ..................OFF 3. Fuel Selector..................OFF 4. Cabin Heat ..................CLOSE 5. Vents ....................CLOSE Forced Landing: Forced Landing: Forced Landing: Forced Landing: Look for an adequate landing site, considering wind and...

  • Page 49: Electrical Fire Or Smoke In Flight

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 3.3.2 Electrical Fire or Smoke in Flight 1. VP200 ............... SYSTEM SHUTDOWN The EFIS and Engine Monitor will continue to run through their internal battery. 2. Vents ....................OPEN 3. Cabin Heat ..................OPEN 4. Land..................... ASAP 5.

  • Page 50: Recovery From An Unintentional Spin

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 3.4 Recovery from an Unintentional Spin 1. Power ....................IDLE 2. Ailerons ..................NEUTRAL 3. Rudder ..........OPPOSITE SPIN DIRECTION 4. Elevator .................. FORWARD 5. When spin stops, Rudder ..........NEUTRAL 6. Attitude ..................RECOVER 3.5 Other Emergencies 3.5.1 Electrical Failure 1.

  • Page 51: Alternator Failure

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 3.5.2 Alternator Failure 1. VP200 EMERGENCY ......... SELECT “ALT FAIL” 2. VP200 ..............LOAD SHED VMC The VP200 will ask whether IMC or VMC conditions are present. Simply select either, as both load-shed tables are configured the same. Also, this may take up to 30seconds, as the system tries resetting the Alternator field first.

  • Page 52: Suspected Carbon Monoxide / Co Alert

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual The main battery main battery (Odyssey PC-680 or equivalent) when fresh main battery main battery and fully charged, can maintain a 5A load 5A load for more more than than 5A load 5A load more more than than 2:30...
  • Page 53 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 01/00 Emergency Procedures 3–11...

  • Page 55: Operating Procedures

    4.2.3.14 Engine Shutdown ........4–11 4.2.3.15 Post Flight ............4–11 4.2.3.16 Refueling ............4–12 4.2.3.17 Operational Remarks for the RV-7A .. 4–12 Abnormal Operating Procedures ......4–13 4.3.1 Descriptions of Abnormal Operating Procedures .................. 4–13 4.3.1.1 Flap System Failure......... 4–13...

  • Page 56: Introduction

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 4.3.1.2 Runaway Trim ..........4–13 4.3.1.3 Autopilot Out of Command ...... 4–13 4.1 Introduction This section contains the descriptions, checklists and procedures both for normal and abnormal operation of this aircraft. 4–2 Operating Procedures 01/00...

  • Page 57: Normal Operating Procedures

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 4.2 Normal Operating Procedures 4.2.1 Airspeeds for Normal Operating Procedures (MTOM) Phase / Reference Speed (IAS) Rotate / Nosegear Liftoff 55 kts Normal Takeoff (at 50ft) 85 kts Short Field Takeoff (at 50ft) 70 kts Best Angle of Climb 70 kts Best Rate of Climb 85 kts...

  • Page 58: Normal Operating Procedures

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 4.2.3 Normal Operating Procedures 4.2.3.1 Vertical Power VP200 modes These are the typical modes in the “workflow” of a • flight. Based on these modes, the electrical system turns • consumers on or off. Switching between the modes is either done •...

  • Page 59: Pre-Flight

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 4.2.3.2 Pre-Flight Before operating the aircraft, execute a thorough outside check/inspection. Make sure that all pitot and inlet covers, control locks, the towbar and all chocks are removed. Perform a visual check of all the important control surface hinges and bolts.

  • Page 60: After Engine Start

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7. Throttle ................. 1”/2.5cm OPEN 8. Mags ....................BOTH 9. Boost Pump ..........ON FOR 1-5s / 15-20 psi 10. Prop Area ..................CLEAR 11. Starter ..................ENGAGE 4.2.3.4 After Engine Start When the engine start is complete, VP200 switches mode based on RPM and brings on the avionics automatically.

  • Page 61: Taxi

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 4.2.3.5 Taxi 1. Landing Lt ..................... ON 2. Brakes ....................CHECK 3. Flight Instruments ...............CHECK 01/00 Operating Procedures 4–7...

  • Page 62: Engine Run-Up

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 4.2.3.6 Engine Run-up 1. Landing Lt ................... OFF 2. Canopy ..................CLOSED 3. Canopy Warning ................OFF 4. Flaps ................ CHECKED T.O.POS. 5. Trims ............... CHECKED T.O.POS. 6. Flight Controls ..........CHECK FULL TRAVEL 7. Engine Instruments ............CHECKED 8.

  • Page 63: Takeoff

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 4.2.3.7 Takeoff 1. Landing Lt ..................... ON 2. Approach Sector ................CLEAR 3. Runway ................. IDENTIFIED 4. Heading ................... CHECKED VP200 automatically switches to “Cruise” mode 3 minutes after takeoff 4.2.3.8 Climb 1. Climb Power ..................SET 4.2.3.9 Cruise 1.

  • Page 64: Approach / Landing

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 4.2.3.10 Approach / Landing 1. Landing Data ................ RECEIVED 2. Altimeters................... SET QNH 3. EFIS/FMS/COM/NAV ..............SET 4. Seat Belts ................FASTENED 5. Autopilot ....................OFF 6. Brakes ....................PRESS 7. Prop control ................. FORWARD 8. Approach Briefing ............COMPLETED 1.

  • Page 65: Final

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 4.2.3.12 Final 1. Prop control ................. FORWARD 2. Flaps ................... 2 or FULL 4.2.3.13 Go-Around 1. Throttle ....................FULL 2. Prop Control ................ FORWARD 3. Flaps ......................UP 4.2.3.14 Engine Shutdown 1. Flight Data ................RECORDED 2.

  • Page 66: Refueling

    Each tank must be filled individually as there is no • crossfeed. 4.2.3.17 Operational Remarks for the RV-7A The nose gear on tricycle gear aircraft are not • intended nor designed to sustain ‘landing’ loads. The nose gear is NOT a landing gear and is intended for...

  • Page 67: Abnormal Operating Procedures

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 4.3 Abnormal Operating Procedures 4.3.1 Descriptions of Abnormal Operating Procedures 4.3.1.1 Flap System Failure A flap system failure can either be caused by a • problem in the electrical supply or a mechanical problem with the gear, electric motor and clutch system.
  • Page 68 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Further, electrical power to the autopilot can • individually be controlled through the VP200 display unit. 4–14 Operating Procedures 01/00...
  • Page 69 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 4.4 Aerobatics 4.4.1.1 WEIGHT / CG The Aerobatic gross weight of 725.7kg/1600lbs and cg range have to be observed in order to fly aerobatic maneuvers. Within these limits, the airframe has the design strength of +6g/-3g (plus 50% safety margin). 4.4.1.2 INVERTED FLIGHT However, this particular aircraft does not feature required systems for inverted flight, so any maneuvers at less than 0g...
  • Page 70 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 4.4.1.5 VERTICAL MANEUVERS G-PULL-UP For vertical maneuvers like loops, immelman turns and horizontal eights, the entry speeds have an inverse relationship to the G’s required to complete the maneuver. An entry speed near the low end of the speed range will require a higher G pull-up and vice versa.
  • Page 71 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Maneuver Entry Entry Typical Symbol Remarks Segment speed speed speed (IAS) (IAS) Loops 122 kts 165 kts 140 kts Cuban 8’s 122 kts 165 kts 140 kts No inverted flight Immelma 130 kts 165 kts 140 kts No inverted nn Turns flight...

  • Page 73: Performance

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5 Performance Introduction ................. 5–2 Use of the Performance Tables and Diagrams ... 5–2 Performance Tables and Diagrams ......5–2 5.3.1 Airspeed Calibration ..........5–3 5.3.2 Stalling Speeds ............5–4 5.3.3 Takeoff Distance ............5–5 5.3.4 Landing Distances ..........

  • Page 74: Introduction

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Use of the Performance Tables and Diagrams 5.3 Performance Tables and Diagrams 5–2 Performance 01/00...

  • Page 75: Airspeed Calibration

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5.3.1 Airspeed Calibration The blue line represents CAS in relation to the IAS (bordeaux line) 01/00 Performance 5–3...

  • Page 76: Stalling Speeds

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 5.3.2 Stalling Speeds All speeds at MTOM and IAS. Flaps Up Power Off 59 KIAS Flaps Down Power Off 53 KIAS Flaps Up Power On 54 KIAS Flaps Down Power On 49 KIAS 5–4 Performance 01/00...

  • Page 77: Takeoff Distance

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5.3.3 Takeoff Distance 01/00 Performance 5–5...

  • Page 78: Landing Distances

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 5.3.4 Landing Distances 5–6 Performance 01/00...

  • Page 79: Climb Performance - Takeoff Climb

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5.3.5 Climb Performance – Takeoff Climb 01/00 Performance 5–7...
  • Page 80 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 5–8 Performance 01/00...
  • Page 81 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5.3.6 Table for Setting Engine Performance 01/00 Performance 5–9...

  • Page 82: Pressure Altitude - Density Altitude

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 5.3.7 Pressure Altitude – Density Altitude 5–10 Performance 01/00...

  • Page 83: Cruising (True Airspeed Tas)

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5.3.8 Cruising (True Airspeed TAS) 01/00 Performance 5–11...
  • Page 84 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual True Airspeed and Fuel Flow at various Power Settings and Pressure Altitudes (FL). 5–12 Performance 01/00...

  • Page 85: Endurance

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5.3.9 Endurance Power Settings (Man Press / RPM / FL) 01/00 Performance 5–13...

  • Page 86: Crosswind Performance

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 5.3.10 Crosswind Performance 5–14 Performance 01/00...

  • Page 87: Noise Data

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 5.3.11 Noise Data Noise measurement Van's Aircraft RV-7AB-YMT according to ICAO Annex 16, Volume 1, Chapter 10 and Swiss requirement for noise emission 1.4.96 (VEL 748.215.3) Test Result: Cat D. 70.9 dB(A). 01/00 Performance 5–15...

  • Page 89: Mass And Balance

    6.4.4.5 Situation 5: Gross Weight (Heavy Pilot & Baggage, Reduced Fuel) ............6.9 6.4.5 Permissible Center of Gravity Range ..... 6.10 6.4.6 Specialty of the RV-7A (nose gear) ....6.11 Equipment List and Inventory ........6.12 01/00 Mass and Balance...

  • Page 90: Introduction

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 6.1 Introduction In order to achieve the performance and flight characteristics described in this Airplane Flight Manual and for safe flight operation, the airplane must be operated within the permissible mass and balance envelope. The pilot is responsible for adhering to the permissible values for loading and center of gravity (CG).

  • Page 91: Mass And Balance Report

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 6.3 Mass and Balance Report Aircraft: RV RV- - - - 7A HB 7A HB- - - - YMT Serial Number: 72072 72072 7A HB 7A HB 72072 72072 DATE DATE ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION MASS CHANGE MASS CHANGE RUNNING BASIC RUNNING BASIC...

  • Page 92: Flight Mass And Center Of Gravity

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 6.4 Flight Mass and Center of Gravity 6.4.1 Moment Arms The most important lever arms aft of the Datum Plane: Pilot/Passenger 97.48in / 247.6cm • Baggage 126.78in / 322cm • Fuel Tanks 80.0in / 203.2 • Wing Leading Edge: 70in / 177.8cm Design C.G.

  • Page 93: Basic Empty Mass And Cg

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 6.4.2 Basic Empty Mass and CG 01/00 Mass and Balance...

  • Page 94: Loading Form

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 6.4.3 Loading Form MASS MASS MASS MASS MOMENT MOMENT MOMENT MOMENT ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM (kg) (cm) (cm*kg) EMPTY AIRCRAFT 107060 FUEL lt x .721kg 203.2 PILOT 247.6 PASSENGER 247.6 BAGGAGE TOTAL Mass and Balance 01/00...

  • Page 95: Situation 1: Gross Weight Cg

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 6.4.4 Loading Scenarios 6.4.4.1 Situation 1: Gross Weight CG MASS MASS MOMENT MOMENT MASS MASS MOMENT MOMENT ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM (kg) (cm) (cm*kg) EMPTY AIRCRAFT 107060 FUEL 157lt x .721kg 203.2 22961 PILOT 247.6 19808 PASSENGER 247.6 19808...

  • Page 96: Situation 3: Most Forward Cg (Std Pilot Wt)

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 6.4.4.3 Situation 3: Most Forward CG (Std Pilot WT) MASS MASS MOMENT MOMENT MASS MASS MOMENT MOMENT ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM (kg) (cm) (cm*kg) EMPTY AIRCRAFT 107060 FUEL 50lt x .721kg 203.2 7315 PILOT 247.6 18570 PASSENGER 247.6 BAGGAGE...

  • Page 97: Situation 5: Gross Weight

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 6.4.4.5 Situation 5: Gross Weight (Heavy Pilot & Baggage, Reduced Fuel) MASS MASS MASS MASS MOMENT MOMENT MOMENT MOMENT ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM (kg) (cm) (cm*kg) EMPTY AIRCRAFT 107060 FUEL 80lt x .721kg 203.2 11786 PILOT 247.6 24760 PASSENGER...

  • Page 98: Permissible Center Of Gravity Range

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 6.4.5 Permissible Center of Gravity Range 6.10 Mass and Balance 01/00...

  • Page 99: Specialty Of The Rv-7A (Nose Gear)

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 6.4.6 Specialty of the RV-7A (nose gear) 01/00 Mass and Balance 6.11...

  • Page 100: Equipment List And Inventory

    Powerplant & Accessories Powerplant & Accessories Powerplant & Accessories Powerplant & Accessories Engine 180hp, parallel valve, 8.5:1, roller tappets Mattituck / Lycoming TMX IO-360 New Style Baffling Baffling Van's Aircraft Air Filter K&N 30-2060 Starter SkyTec 149-NL Alternator 14V/60A Lester or 14684...
  • Page 101 Landing Gear and Landing Gear and Landing Gear and Landing Gear and B B B B Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Nosegear Van's Aircraft Nosewheel Grove Aircraft 59-2M-RV Nosegear Fairings Van's Aircraft Finishing Kit Maingear Van's Aircraft Mainwheel Cleveland 5x5.00...
  • Page 102 Moving Map Touchpad ergonomictouchpad.com ergonomictouchpad E E E E Cabin Accomodation Cabin Accomodation Cabin Accomodation Cabin Accomodation Pilot seat Van's Aircraft / Classic Van's Cushions, Co pilot seat Aero Design CAD Cover Seat belts AM-Safe / Van's 5 point harness...
  • Page 103 EFIS Control Panel Custom Flight Control Unit J J J J Fuel System Fuel System Fuel System Fuel System Main Tank Left Van's Aircraft Alu / QB Main Tank Right Van's Aircraft Alu / QB Fuel Selector Andair Fuel Filter Airflow Performance...
  • Page 104 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 6.16 Mass and Balance 01/00...

  • Page 105: Description Of The Airplane And Its Systems

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7 Description of the Airplane and its Systems Introduction ................. 7–4 Airframe ................. 7–5 Flight Controls ..............7–6 7.3.1 Primary Flight Controls ......... 7–6 7.3.2 Flap System ..............7–7 7.3.3 Trim System ..............7–8 Instrument Panel ............... 7–9 7.4.1 General ................
  • Page 106 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.10 Fuel System ............... 7–35 7.10.1 Tanks ................7–36 7.10.2 Fuel Selector ............7–37 7.10.3 Fuel Pump / Filter ..........7–37 7.10.4 Fuel Return Line / Check Valve ..... 7–37 7.10.5 Mechanical Fuel Pump ........7–38 7.10.6 Fuel Flow Sensor ..........
  • Page 107 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.11.11.3 Alternator Failure ........7–53 7.11.11.4 Electrical Fumes .......... 7–55 7.11.11.5 Canceling and restoring from emergencies ................7–56 7.11.12 Load analysis ............. 7–57 7.12 Pitot Static System ............7–58 7.13 Autopilot ................7–59 7.14 Stall Warning / Angle Advisory ....... 7–60 7.15 Audio System ..............

  • Page 108: Introduction

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.1 Introduction This Experimental aircraft is one of a kind. Van’s Aircraft as the kit supplier only provides baseline systems, on top of which it is the task of each individual builder to decide what to install and how to equip the airplane. 7–4 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 01/00...

  • Page 109: Airframe

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.2 Airframe The RV-7A is an aluminum, semi-monocoque design using mostly flush solid rivets. Pop-rivets are only sparsely used and for non-structural areas. The manufacturing tools, methods and materials employed are classic and therefore well understood, tested and tried.

  • Page 110: Flight Controls

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.3 Flight Controls 7.3.1 Primary Flight Controls Dual controls are fitted with both control sticks permanently attached. Elevator and ailerons Elevator and ailerons are operated through a system of Elevator and ailerons Elevator and ailerons adjustable push rods. The rudder rudder is operated by a cable rudder rudder...

  • Page 111: Flap System

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.3.2 Flap System One inboard flap on each wing flap on each wing is attached to a single flap flap on each wing flap on each wing actuation mechanism, rendering an asymmetric flap condition impossible. The mechanism is operated by an el el el electric motor ectric motor attached to ectric motor ectric motor...

  • Page 112: Trim System

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.3.3 Trim System The aircraft has both pitch and aileron trim, however no rudder trim is available. Also, there is no way for the autopilot to affect trim. The aileron trim aileron trim consists of an electrical servo operating a aileron trim aileron trim spring-bias system connected to the base of the control...

  • Page 113: Instrument Panel

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.4 Instrument Panel 7.4.1 General The instrument panel is built around a modern experimental “glass cockpit”. It provides maximal situational awareness during any phase of flight. 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–9...

  • Page 114: Flight Instruments / Avionics

    HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.4.2 Flight Instruments / Avionics http://www.advanced-flight-systems.com Advanced Flight Systems 3400 EF & EM Advanced Flight Systems 3400 EF & EM Advanced Flight Systems 3400 EF & EM Advanced Flight Systems 3400 EF & EM Presents an integrated picture of air data, flight data and engine data.
  • Page 115 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT EFIS” for a brief operating guide. Also further reading of the Advanced System Manual is suggested. Advanced Flight Control Unit (AFCU) Advanced Flight Control Unit (AFCU) Advanced Flight Control Unit (AFCU) Advanced Flight Control Unit (AFCU) Self developed extension to the AFS EFIS.
  • Page 116 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual AFCU” for a detailed description. “MapPC” “MapPC” Display Unit and Keyboard Display Unit and Keyboard “MapPC” “MapPC” Display Unit and Keyboard Display Unit and Keyboard Self-developed display unit for the installed embedded industrial PC. Main functions are Navigation/Moving map and inflight entertainment.
  • Page 117 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT MapPC” for a detailed system description. 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–13...
  • Page 118 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual http://www.verticalpower.com Vertical Power VP200 Display Unit Vertical Power VP200 Display Unit Vertical Power VP200 Display Unit Vertical Power VP200 Display Unit Core interface and display to the solid state electrical system. Refer to 7.11 “Electrical System” for a detailed description of the electrical system.
  • Page 119 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Stall Warning” for a detailed description. http://www.garmin.com Garmin GMA Garmin GMA Garmin GMA Garmin GMA- - - - 340 Audio Panel 340 Audio Panel 340 Audio Panel 340 Audio Panel Controls the intercom and com RX/TX radio selection. Refer to 7.15 “...
  • Page 120 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Audio System” for a detailed description. Also further reading of the Garmin GMA-340 Pilots Guide is recommended. http://www.trig-avionics.com Trig Avionics TY96 Com1 Trig Avionics TY96 Com1 Trig Avionics TY96 Com1 Trig Avionics TY96 Com1 Primary, 8.33 capable radio with an external antenna. For a detailed description consult 7.16.4 “Com”...
  • Page 121 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Com2/Nav” for a detailed description. Also further reading of the Garmin SL-30 Pilots Guide is recommended. http://www.garmin.com Garmin GTX Garmin GTX- - - - 328 Mode 328 Mode- - - - S Transponder S Transponder Garmin GTX Garmin GTX 328 Mode 328 Mode...
  • Page 122 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Autopilot” http://www.flarm.com FLARM Anti collision system FLARM Anti collision system FLARM Anti collision system FLARM Anti collision system Provides traffic awareness to other FLARM equipped aircraft, namely almost all gliders. Also provides obstacle warnings. For a detailed description, see 7.16.7 “FLARM Anti Collision System”...

  • Page 123: Switches

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.4.4 Switches V V V V ertical Power VP200 Swi ertical Power VP200 Swi ertical Power VP200 Switch Panel ertical Power VP200 Swi tch Panel tch Panel tch Panel Part of the VP200 Solid State Electrical System. Refer to 7.11 “Electrical System”...
  • Page 124 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Starter Button Starter Button Starter Button Starter Button The starter button is described in 7.11 “Electrical System”. Most important to know is, that this momentary pushbutton has no physical connection to the starter contactor. Push To Talk (PTT) Button Push To Talk (PTT) Button Push To Talk (PTT) Button Push To Talk (PTT) Button...
  • Page 125 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Audio System”. This momentary pushbutton is wired in parallel to the right seat PTT Stick button. It allows a pilot not flying to transmit without interfering with the flight controls. 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–21...
  • Page 126 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Control Stick Control Stick Switches Switches Control Stick Control Stick Switches Switches Each control stick has 7 functions wired to it. The functions are: Pitch Trim Up • Pitch Trim Down • Aileron Trim Left • Aileron Trim Right •...
  • Page 127 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Panel Lt Switch & Dimmer Panel Lt Switch & Dimmer Panel Lt Switch & Dimmer Panel Lt Switch & Dimmer The panel Lt switch is an external input to the VP200, triggering the panel lights. The Dimmer is used to control brightness of the panel lights. Currently, only the Audio panel backlight and the canopy glowstrip are powered through that bus.
  • Page 128 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual “Ign “Ign L & L & R” Backup Switch R” Backup Switches es es es “Ign “Ign L & L & R” Backup Switch R” Backup Switch These backup switches control the external power feed to the P-Mags.
  • Page 129 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.4.5 Standby Instruments UMA 2.25” Airspeed Indicator UMA 2.25” Single Pointer Altimeter Magnetic Compass 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–25...
  • Page 130 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.5 Landing Gear / Brakes 7.5.1 Nose Gear The nose gear employs a custom size custom size custom size tire and tube custom size tire and tube tire and tube available tire and tube through Van’s. (P/N U LAMB TIRE / TUBE ) Recommended pressure is at least 25 25 psi psi / / / / 1.8...
  • Page 131 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.5.3 Brake System Fluid: Mil 5606A (red) The brake reservoir is mounted on the top right side forward on the firewall. Inside the fuselage, it tees into each right- hand seat brake master cylinder. They feed into the inlets of the left-hand seat master cylinders (all Matco).
  • Page 132 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.6 Seats and Safety Harnesses The seats are standard Van’s foam parts, upholstered by Classic Aero Designs, matching the rest of the interior. A booster cushion is optional to adjust height. While the rudder pedals are fixed, the seatbacks can be adjusted aft/fore to 3 fixed positions.
  • Page 133 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.8 Canopy / Entrance / Interior The canopy is primarily latched/opened by operating the yellow yellow mechanism mechanism on the left side of the fuselage left side of the fuselage. From the yellow yellow mechanism mechanism left side of the fuselage left side of the fuselage outside, the 2 visible lids have to be squeezed together and...
  • Page 134 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.9 Powerplant 7.9.1 Engine, General The engine is a Mattituck TMX Mattituck TMX Mattituck TMX Mattituck TMX- - - - IO360 IO360 IO360 IO360 experimental Lycoming clone with the Red/Gold enhancements and roller roller roller- - - - lifters roller lifters lifters.
  • Page 135 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT setting can be changed to one of the predetermined positions through a handle/latch accessible through the oil filler door in the cowling. 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–31...
  • Page 136 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.9.2 Operating Controls Throttle Lever operating the Throttle Body Valve • Prop Control Lever operating the governor • Mixture Lever operating the lever at the ECI fuel • pump. Alternate Air Cable, actuating the alternate air •...
  • Page 137 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.9.3 Propeller Hartzell Hartzell C2YR-1BFP/F7497-2. Hartzell Hartzell 72” 72” diameter, “blended airfoil blended airfoil” design, 2 blades 2 blades 72” 72” blended airfoil blended airfoil 2 blades 2 blades hydraulic constant speed hydraulic constant speed hydraulic constant speed hydraulic constant speed.
  • Page 138 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.9.4 Engine Instruments Full engine instrumentation is available through the Advanced Flight Systems EFIS/Engine Monitor. All engine data of interest is available: • Manifold Pressure • Cylinder Head Temperature for each cylinder • Exhaust Gas Temperature for each cylinder •...
  • Page 139 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.10 Fuel System 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–35...
  • Page 140 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.10.1 Tanks There are 2 integral wing tanks 2 integral wing tanks, with a capacity of 2 integral wing tanks 2 integral wing tanks 21USG/79l each 21USG/79l each giving a total system capacity of 21USG/79l each 21USG/79l each 42USG/157l.
  • Page 141 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.10.2 Fuel Selector The Fuel Selector is a Andair duplex fuel selector. It simultaneously selects / shuts off both the feed and return lines from each tank. There are 3 positions, “LEFT” “LEFT”, “RIGHT” “RIGHT” and “OFF” “OFF”.
  • Page 142 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual heating itself up forward of the firewall and “boiling” resulting in a phenomenon called “vapor lock”. There is a check valve plumbed into the return line, avoiding flow reversal/fuel from the tank going firewall forward e.g. in an emergency when the selector has been switched off.
  • Page 143 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.10.6 Fuel Flow Sensor The fuel flow sensor is plumbed between the mechanical fuel pump and the throttle body. It provides measurement of actual fuel consumption by the engine. 7.10.7 Throttle Body Air Throttle Body and Fuel Metering Unit Assembly: The air throttle body contains the butterfly valve that controls the flow of air to the engine as positioned by the cockpit throttle control lever.
  • Page 144 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.10.8 Fuel Manifold Valve Fuel Manifold Valve Assembly: The fuel manifold valve, also known as “fuel spider”, distributes fuel equally to all engine cylinders by dividing the metered fuel flow equally among the number of nozzles in the system.
  • Page 145 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.11 Electrical System 7.11.1 Diagram 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–41...
  • Page 146 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.11.2 Vertical Power VP200 NOTE Reading the Vertical Power VP200 Operating Manual is highly recommended. This AFM only contains a subset of the information, considering the minimum knowledge required for the safe operation of the aircraft.. 7.11.3 System Description / Philosophy The VP200 brings the advances of modern electronics to the...
  • Page 147 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.11.5 VP200 Display Unit (DU) The Vertical Power Display Unit is the main user interface to the system. The display shows engine data that it receives from the engine monitor over a serial link, aircraft configuration (flaps, trims) as well as everything related to the electrical system.
  • Page 148 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.11.7 Overall System Configuration This aircraft uses the so called “Configuration 1”. One Control Unit, a single battery and a single alternator make up the backbone of the system. The state of the battery contactor, alternator field, bus voltage as well as electrical load are all visible at the blink of an eye.
  • Page 149 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.11.8 VP200 Modes The system is designed to present modes for a typical flight, based on which it can automatically control devices, present checklists and change softkey behaviour. 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–45...
  • Page 150 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual The modes can be switched either manually or automatically based on these conditions: Before Start to Start Before Start to Start Before Start to Start Before Start to Start • When the correct keycode has been entered Start to After Start to After- - - - Start Start to After...
  • Page 151 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.11.9 Devices Device / Description Modes 12V AUX 12V AUX 12V AUX 12V AUX Always powered Cigarette Lighter Adapter AFCU U U U After-Start until entering Advanced Flight Control Unit Post-Flight After-Start until entering Advanced Flight Systems AOA Sport Post-Flight Audio Pnl Audio Pnl...
  • Page 152 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual Device / Description Modes Ign L Ign L Ign L Ign L Start through Post-Flight P-Mag electronic ignition external power Ign R Ign R Ign R Ign R Start through Post-Flight P-Mag electronic ignition external power Land Lt Land Lt Land Lt...
  • Page 153 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT turned on again, the same devices are immediately powered/have the same state as at the time of shutdown (within 1-4 seconds) while the display unit takes longer to boot up. (20s or so). 7.11.10 Electrical Faults 7.11.10.1 Device Faults The system permanently monitors the pins for short circuits...
  • Page 154 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual voltage condition generally occurs because the alternator has failed in a manner that allows the alternator to produce higher voltage levels than normal. If this occurs, the VP200 will turn off the alternator field, trigger an alarm and display the alternator in red.
  • Page 155 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT or not attached The battery contactor failure can only be cleared by fixing the problem and turning the system off, then back on. When the battery contactor is failed, the All Auto function, which sets all of the devices to automatic, is disabled. Also note that any hard-wired backup circuits that are on will remain on during a battery contactor failure.
  • Page 156 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.11.11.1 Engine Failure When the engine failure emergency is selected, the following occurs: The engine failure checklist appears, if enabled • A voice alert is played verifying the emergency • The boost pump turns on • Power is cycled to the ignition •...
  • Page 157 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT The engine fire checklist appears, if enabled • A voice alert is played verifying the emergency • The boost pump turns OFF. • The alternator field is turned off. • The mode changing is set to manual, so you will •...
  • Page 158 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual The alternator failure checklist appears, if enabled • A voice alert is played verifying the emergency • A determination of IMC/VMC conditions is made by • asking the user to select IMC/VMC IMC/VMC IMC/VMC on the soft IMC/VMC soft soft- - - - keys...
  • Page 159 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.11.11.4 Electrical Fumes Electrical problems can usually be detected by smell or smoke in the cockpit. One way to turn off the entire electrical system is to hold the master switch down for three seconds (Note: backup circuits will remain on if the backup switches are on).
  • Page 160 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual The mode changing is set to manual, so you will • have to change modes manually while the emergency is active. Soft keys 4 & 5 change to provide the following • emergency functions (red on white): Electrical Shutdown Electrical Shutdown –...
  • Page 161 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.11.12 Load analysis Alternator Nippon Denso Battery Odyssey PC-680 / 17Ah Description Description Description Description Peak Load Peak Load Peak Load Peak Load Normal Load Normal Load Normal Load Normal Load AFCU Audio Panel Autopilot Aux Box Boost Pump Cabin Bus Com1...
  • Page 162 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.12 Pitot Static System The single unheated Pitot tube below the left wing measures dynamic pressure and feeds it to the following instruments: Backup Airspeed Indicator • Air Data Computer part of the EFIS • Angle of Attack CPU •...
  • Page 163 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.13 Autopilot The Trutrak Flight Systems Digiflight II VSGV (AFS Version) is an advanced 2-axis flight control system. It is capable of controlling the airplane through most of its envelope with low speed and high speed protections. It uses GPS ground track as a primary means of reference for the lateral modes, with a backup wing leveler in case of loss of GPS signal (from the Garmin puck).
  • Page 164 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.14 Stall Warning / Angle Advisory The RV-7A has, although rather benign in its stall characteristics, little to no advance warning of an impending stall, especially in landing configurations and at aft c.g. Therefore an Advanced Flight Systems AOA Sport Angle of Attack system is installed.
  • Page 165 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.15 Audio System Refer to the Garmin GMA-340 Pilots Guide for further advice. 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, Marker Beacon Marker Beacon Marker Beacon Marker Beacon INOP (no marker antenna installed) 5, 6, 5, 6, 7, 8, 7, 8, Left...
  • Page 166 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 16. Nav RX Nav RX Switch, Nav RX Nav RX Only NAV1 is wired to the SL30 Nav portion for identification of VOR’s and ILS’s. 17, Test Test Button to test the backlighting Test Test 18, Mounting screw Mounting screw Mounting screw hole Mounting screw...
  • Page 167 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.16 Avionics The Interconnections of the various avionics are rather complex. However all of them will continue to function independently at a reduced level of functionality. 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–63...
  • Page 168 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.16.1 EFIS The Advanced Flight Systems AF3400EF (SV) and AF3400EM (SV) are integrated electronic flight information systems (EFIS), combining air data computer, solid state gyros, engine monitoring. synthetic vision, flight director and navigation display functions all in one system. The left and right displays are able to display all available data, which is exchanged over an Ethernet link.
  • Page 169 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT Also, the flight director function tightly integrates with the autopilot and allows complete and convenient control over all flight guidance functions from the EFIS. For this link to work correctly, the ARINC-429 extender box needs to be powered, fed through the “Aux Box” circuit. Also, the audio warning output from the EFIS is wired into the intercom through the AP-60 audio mixer, which in turn is powered through the “Aux Box”...
  • Page 170 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.16.2 AFCU The Advanced Flight Control Unit (AFCU) is a self developed “remote control” unit for the Advanced Flight Systems EFIS. Due to the EFIS units only sporting one rotary button each, several key values have to be mapped onto a single rotary which is hardly the best ergonomic.
  • Page 171 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT ALT dual concentric knob. The outer knob select feet • in thousands, the inner knob feet in 50ft steps. Pushing the knob levels off at the current altitude. VNAV ARM pushbutton & LED, engages and • indicates the vertical nav intercept status.
  • Page 172 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.16.3 MapPC The MapPC consists of a CPU and a self-developed display and input unit allowing an avionics like interface. Additionally, there is a touchpad as well as a tiny usb keyboard mounted within reach of the pilots. Audio output is wired to the music input on the audio panel.
  • Page 173 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 7.16.4 Com1 The Trig TY96 radio is a panel mounted COM transceiver, which is connected to a belly mounted Comant bent whip antenna. Operation is straightforward, for further information refer to the “TY96 Operating Manual” 7.16.5 Com2/Nav The Garmin SL-30 integrated COM/NAV unit serves as the primary communications radio as well as a VOR/ILS receiver.
  • Page 174 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 7.16.6 Xpdr The GTX-328 elementary surveillance Mode-S transponder provides identification to ATC. The transponder has no independent altitude encoder, but rather operates with the serial altitude data from the EFIS. The voice outputs (“Timer expired”) are wired through the AP-60 audio mixer (powered off the Aux Box circuit) 7.16.7 FLARM Anti Collision System...
  • Page 175 Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT PAGE INTENTIONALLY L PAGE INTENTIONALLY L BLANK BLANK BLANK BLANK 01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–71...

  • Page 177: Airplane Handling And Care

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 8 Airplane Handling and Care Introduction 8–2 Airplane Inspection Intervals 8–2 Airplane Alterations or Repair 8–3 Ground Handling 8–3 8.4.1 Ground Handling with Towbar 8–3 8.4.2 Ground Handling without Towbar 8–3 8.4.3 Parking 8–4 8.4.4 Mooring 8–4 8.4.5 Jacking...
  • Page 178 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual 8.1 Introduction This section contains recommended procedures for proper ground handling and servicing of the airplane. It also identifies inspection and maintenance requirements which must be followed if the airplane has to retain new-built- performance and dependability. 8.2 Airplane Inspection Intervals Regular inspection intervals: 50 hour inspection:...
  • Page 179 In the first few feet of taxi apply the brakes to check for effectiveness. Do not operate the engine at high RPM, taxi with care - the RV-7A can take off at throttle settings no higher than those needed for engine run up and magneto checks.
  • Page 180 HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual as the castering nosewheel fork has a limited range of motion. 8.4.3 Parking For short durations, the parking brake should be sufficient to secure the aircraft. For longer durations, chocks should be placed at least on the nose wheel.

  • Page 181: Supplements

    Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT 9 Supplements Minimum Equipment List (MEL) ......... 9–1 Supplier Index & Addresses .......... 9–1 Checklists ................9–1 9.1 Minimum Equipment List (MEL) The airplane shall only start a flight with the following minimum equipment operational: Fully charged battery •...

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