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Jabiru Aircraft
Model: J170-D
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
JP-FM-13
Revision 4
28th February 2020
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THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES
THIS AIRCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED
DATA AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AT ALL TIMES.
ANY PERSON FINDING THIS MANUAL IS REQUESTED TO RETURN IT TO JABIRU
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  • Page 1 THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES THIS AIRCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED DATA AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AT ALL TIMES. ANY PERSON FINDING THIS MANUAL IS REQUESTED TO RETURN IT TO JABIRU AIRCRAFT JP-FM-13...
  • Page 2 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Record of Manual Revisions This manual is revised as a complete document. All pages must display the same revision number. Revision Notes: Initial Issue Layout revised as per ASTM F2746 - 12 Omissions and Errors corrected...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USE OF METRIC/IMPERIAL UNITS ..........0-14 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS & NOTES ..........0-14 GENERAL INFORMATION ............... 1-15 LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT NOTIFICATION ........ 1-15 ABOUT THE JABIRU J170-D ............1-16 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITES ......... 1-17 J170-D PERFORMANCE & SPECIFICATION SUMMARY ..1-17 LIMITATIONS ..................2-18 AIRSPEED LIMITS ...............
  • Page 4 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .........3-31 3.4.1 Fuel Gauges / Low Level warning Light (where equipped) ....3-31 3.4.2 Engine Failure..................3-31 3.4.3 Forced Landings ................. 3-31 3.4.4 Ditching ....................3-32 3.4.5 Fires ....................3-32 3.4.6...
  • Page 5 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.6.13 Baulked Landing ................4-44 4.6.14 Flight Over Water ................4-44 ............... 4-44 DVANCED ROCEDURES 4.7.1 Short Field Take-Off ................4-45 4.7.2 Short Field Landing ................4-46 4.7.3 Soft Field Take-Off ................4-46 4.7.4...
  • Page 6 INFORMATION FOR THE OWNER ..........9-82 9.2.1 IMPROVEMENTS OR CORRECTIONS ..........9-82 9.2.2 CONTINUED OPERATIONAL SAFETY REPORTING ...... 9-83 9.2.3 OWNER CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTICE ........9-83 SUPPLEMENTS ................9-84 LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS – JABIRU AIRCRAFT SUPPLEMENTS .. 9- JP-FM-13 Revision: 28 Feb 2020 Page 0-6...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The basic POH provides all the information, procedures and limitations required to operate the aircraft as a Light Sport Aircraft. This basic POH is applicable to all Jabiru J170-D Aircraft. The operating procedures presented herein are the result of Jabiru Aircraft’s knowledge and experience gained up to the date of issue of this handbook.

  • Page 8: Manufacturer Details

    Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D In addition, the operator and maintainer must be aware of all current supplemental service information issued by Jabiru Aircraft – again, the latest revisions are available from the Jabiru Aircraft website. These documents include: Service Bulletins...

  • Page 9: Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 0.5 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY Ampere Above Ground Level AMSL Above Mean Sea Level AVGAS Aviation Gasoline Brake Horse Power CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Australia) Civil Aviation Order (Australia) Civil Aviation Regulation (Australia) °C...
  • Page 10 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Left hand side Metre Square metre Cubic metre Milli ampere Mean Aerodynamic Chord Maximum Megahertz Millimetre Minimum or minute MOGAS Automotive Fuel Nautical mile, nautical miles Outside Air Temperature Passenger Pilots Operating Handbook...
  • Page 11 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D • Calibrated Airspeed: the indicated speed of an aircraft corrected for position and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level. • KCAS: Calibrated Airspeed expressed in knots.
  • Page 12 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D • Airfield Pressure Height – The height registered at the surface of an aerodrome by an altimeter with the pressure sub-scale set to 1013 hPa (29.92 inches Hg). • Pressure Altitude – Altitude measured from standard sea-level pressure (1013 hPa/29.92 inches Hg) by a pressure or barometric altimeter corrected for position and instrument error.
  • Page 13 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D • Useable Fuel – The quantity of fuel available for flight planning purposes. • Unusable Fuel – The quantity of fuel (determined under adverse fuel flow conditions) that is not available for flight.

  • Page 14: Use Of Metric/Imperial Units

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 0.6 USE OF METRIC/IMPERIAL UNITS This POH uses the metric system as the basic system of measurement. Where common usage or available instrumentation refer to the Imperial/US unit system, both units are quoted. The following conversion factors are presented as a ready reference to the conversion factors that have been used in this manual as well as supplying some others that may be found useful.

  • Page 15: General Information

    Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd has devoted significant resources and testing to develop the Jabiru J170-D aircraft. The Jabiru J170-D is designed to be operated and maintained only in strict accordance with its supporting documentation – consisting of Pilot’s Operating Handbook,...

  • Page 16: About The Jabiru J170-D

    2 seat aircraft powered by a 2-stroke engine; it had limited range, basic equipment and little room to spare in the cabin. But this aircraft introduced the Jabiru ideal to the world – an aircraft which was light and efficient with good handling, good performance and excellent occupant protection.

  • Page 17: Owner/Operator Responsibilites

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 1.3 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITES The following responsibilities for the owner/operator of a LSA listed are prescribed in the ASTM standard F2295: • Each owner/operator of a LSA shall read and comply with the maintenance and continued airworthiness information and instructions provided by the manufacturer.

  • Page 18: Limitations

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 2. LIMITATIONS 2.1 AIRSPEED LIMITS SPEED KIAS REMARKS MARKINGS Do not make full or abrupt Design Manoeuvring Speed (V control movements above this speed. Do not make full or abrupt Operating Manoeuvring Speed at...

  • Page 19: Limit Load Factors

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 2.3 LIMIT LOAD FACTORS Flap Position Speed Positive Negative + 4g + 4g -2-g DOWN + 2.0g 2.4 FLIGHT OPERATION LIMITATIONS Manoeuvres in the course of normal flying are approved. Stalls may be carried out at bank angles of up to 60°.

  • Page 20: Crosswind

    To reduce the load on the alternator, Jabiru Aircraft recommend only using the Landing Light for takeoff and landing – turning it off during normal cruise operations and wherever safe while taxiing.

  • Page 21: Emergency Procedures

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES This section describes the procedures to be adopted in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation occurring in the J170-D aircraft. The procedures are arranged in the sequence considered to be the most desirable in the majority of cases.

  • Page 22: Carburettor Icing

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D CARBURETTOR ICING Carburettor icing occurs when moisture in the air forms ice within the carburettor – typically in the venturi throat and around the throttle butterfly. The ice restricts airflow and prevents the proper function of the carburettor.

  • Page 23: Emergency Procedures Check Lists

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 3.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS 3.3.1 Engine Failures Engine Failure During Take-off Run Throttle ..............CLOSED Brakes ..............APPLY Ignition..............OFF Wing Flaps ............UP Master Switch ............OFF Fuel Shutoff Valve ..........OFF Engine Failure Immediately After Take-off Airspeed………………………………………………..

  • Page 24: Airstart & Limitations

    The propeller may stop windmilling below 50 KIAS The Jabiru engine is a high compression engine & therefore airstarts when the propeller has stopped rotating, without the use of the starter, are unlikely before reaching V .

  • Page 25: Forced Landings

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 3.3.3 Forced Landings Emergency Landing Without Engine Power Airspeed……………………………………..65 KIAS Ignition………………………………………… OFF Fuel Shutoff Valve…………………………… OFF Fuel Pump……………………………………. OFF Throttle………………………………………... CLOSED Wing Flaps…………………………………… FULL PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN Master Switch………………………………... OFF AFTER LOWERING FLAPS Braking………………………………………...
  • Page 26 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Engine Fire In Flight Throttle ............CLOSE Fuel Valve ..........OFF Fuel Pump ..........OFF Ignition ............OFF Master Switch ..........OFF AFTER FLAPS DEPLOYED Cabin Heat Vent ......... CLOSE Cabin Air Vent ..........OPEN BOTH Airspeed ............
  • Page 27 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 3.3.5 Other Emergencies In some of the cases described below there is more than 1 potential cause for a given situation. For example, if the oil pressure gauge indicates zero, it may be due to a failure of the gauge or sender instead of an actual problem with the engine.
  • Page 28 Alternator Failure Non-essential electrical equipment....OFF Land...............AT NEAREST AIRPORT NOTE The Jabiru Engine does not require external power to run: the engine will not stop if the aircraft battery runs flat. Overvoltage Electrical equipment..........ALL ON – MONITOR VOLTAGE RPM..............REDUCE – MONITOR VOLTAGE Land..............AS SOON AS PRACTICAL...
  • Page 29 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited. If icing is inadvertently encountered, change flight level or turn back to a region less conducive to icing. Monitor ice formation on the airframe and its effects on aircraft performance.
  • Page 30 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Loss of Flight Controls It is a requirement of the design standard that the following section be included in this manual, however such failures are extremely rare. As always, the 3 key rules apply: Maintain Aircraft Control.

  • Page 31: Amplified Emergency Procedures

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Where possible have a passenger carry out checks. Complicated or awkward trouble-shooting measures which divert the pilot’s attention should be avoided if possible. 3.4 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES This section is provided to supply the pilot with additional information concerning emergency procedures in general.

  • Page 32: Ditching

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 3.4.4 Ditching The aircraft has not been flight tested in actual ditchings, therefore the recommended procedure is based entirely on the best judgement of the manufacturer. If available, life jackets should be donned but not inflated until after evacuating the aircraft.

  • Page 33: Electrical Systems Malfunctions

    If the battery charge drops sufficiently electrical systems will fail. While the Jabiru engine does not require external power while running, devices such as radios, transponders, GPS units, and intercoms will eventually drain the battery.

  • Page 34: Normal Procedures

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES GENERAL This section describes the procedures to be adopted for normal operations of the J170-D aircraft. The procedures are arranged in the sequence considered to be the most desirable and therefore steps should be performed in the order listed unless good reasons for a deviation exist.

  • Page 35: Preflight Inspection

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.5 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Before flight, a careful visual inspection is to be carried out to ensure that the aircraft and its systems are serviceable. The following Figure is to be used in conjunction with the preflight...
  • Page 36 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Aileron and elevator cables & fasteners..CHECK Rudder and nose wheel steerage linkage .CHECK Rudder centring springs ......CHECK Controls (all) ..........CHECK full travel, free movement. Harnesses & Seats........CHECK CONDITION Windshield ..........CLEANLINESS Cockpit area ..........GENERAL CONDITION Loose objects ...........SECURE...
  • Page 37 DO NOT pull through a hot engine. CAUTION Several causes of irregular compression – such as poorly sealing valves – can lead to extensive engine damage if not addressed. The Jabiru 2200 Engine Instruction & Maintenance Manual provides additional details. 11. Left Wing Wing Tie-Down ........

  • Page 38: Normal Procedures Check Lists

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS 4.5.1 Before Starting Engine Pre flight Inspection ........COMPLETED Passenger Briefing ........COMPLETED Harnesses ..........SECURE Brakes ............ON/PARK Avionics (except EMS) ......OFF EMS ............ON Circuit Breakers ........IN Fuel Level Warning Light (optional) ..CHECK using test switch 4.5.2...

  • Page 39: Before Take-Off

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.5.4 Before Take-Off Park Brake ..........ON Ground Check & Run Up Warm Up ..........1000-1200 RPM avoid prolonged idle at low RPM Ignition Check .......... 2000 RPM Both-L-Both-R-Both. Max drop 100RPM Carburettor heat ........2000 RPM – ON – slight drop in RPM Carburettor heat ........

  • Page 40: Cruise

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.5.7 Cruise 75% Power ..........2800 RPM (14-16 L/hr) 4.5.8 Descent Power ............As required Carburettor heat ........As required 4.5.9 Before Landing (and flight below 1000ft AGL) Brakes ............OFF Harnesses ..........SECURE Fuel Pump ..........ON 4.5.10 Normal Landing Airspeed @ 50ft ........65 KIAS...

  • Page 41: Amplified Procedures

    Flight should not be undertaken with a faulty battery. It could cause failure of the electrical system. The charging system in the Jabiru is not designed to be flown with a flat or faulty battery. If external power is required to start the engine the batteries condition should be verified.

  • Page 42: Taxiing

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.6.4 Taxiing Positive control is available to the pilot when taxiing the J170 due to the direct linkage type nosewheel steering. Care should be exercised in strong winds, particularly in quartering tail wind conditions.

  • Page 43: Take-Off

    13 hours, for a range of over 1000 nautical miles. For efficient and economical operation as well as to achieve maximum engine service life the engine must always be operated in accordance with the procedures and specifications set out in the Jabiru engine manuals.

  • Page 44: Approach And Landing

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D are effective up to and completely through the stall and there is no noticeable tendency to enter a spin after the stall. 4.6.11 Approach and Landing Landings are normally conducted with full flaps. The landing approach is conventional. Care must be taken to ensure airspeed is accurately maintained during the final landing approach.

  • Page 45: Short Field Take-Off

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.7.1 Short Field Take-Off Crew ............HARNESS SECURE / BRACE Aircraft Weight ........MINIMISE Ground Inspection ........COMPLETE Measure runway length ......MARK TAKE-OFF ABORT POINT Wheel Spats ..........ON FOR LONG GRASS OFF FOR SOFT SURFACE Elevator Trim ...........

  • Page 46: Short Field Landing

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.7.2 Short Field Landing Approach ..........FLAT. Aim for wheels to touch as near to the target point as possible. Approach under power. Power ............APPROX 1500 RPM Airspeed ...........55 KIAS Touch-down ..........AT TARGET POINT. Wheel brakes are the best way to slow the aircraft.

  • Page 47: Soft Field Landing

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D NOTE Soft field take-offs are potentially high risk manoeuvres with reduced safety margins, especially in a cross wind, wind gust or if the engine fails. Where possible, they should only be attempted in good conditions.

  • Page 48: Crosswind Take-Off

    Crosswind Landing – “Wing Low” Method 4.7.6 Jabiru Aircraft recommend using the “wing low” method of landing in crosswinds as it allows the strength of the crosswind to be continually assessed during the final approach and is less likely to cause directional control issues on touch-down.

  • Page 49: Crosswind Landing - "Crab" Method

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D in crosswind conditions: lower it to improve directional control. Power ............IDLE Brakes ............. AS NEEDED. DO NOT LOCK WHEELS. Aileron / Elevator Deflection..... MAINTAIN: in strong wind the aircraft must be “flown” during ground operations to minimise the risk of being flipped.

  • Page 50: S-Turns

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 4.7.8 S-Turns S-turns are a means of losing excess height during the landing approach to position the aircraft correctly for touch-down. Essentially the pilot flies the aircraft through a sequence of left and right turns within an arc of 90°...

  • Page 51: Performance

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 5. PERFORMANCE 5.1 TAKE OFF AND LANDING DISTANCES 600 m (From stationary to a height of 50’) Take-Off Distance 513 m (From a height of 50’ until stationary) Landing Distance Note: All distances quoted are for an aircraft at gross weight, operating from a paved runway surface at sea level in an ICAO standard atmosphere.

  • Page 52: Airspeed Indicator System Calibration

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Airspeed Indicator System Calibration Conditions: Power: As required for level flight or maximum rated RPM as appropriate. KCAS KIAS Flaps UP Flaps Take-off Flaps Landing NOTE Indicated airspeed assumes zero instrument error 6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION 6.1 CG RANGE...
  • Page 53 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 180-mm (7.09”, 18.2%MAC) aft of datum up to & including 440 kg (970lb) 255-mm (10.0”, 25.8%MAC) aft of datum at 600kg Forward Limit: (1323lb) Linear variation between points. Aft Limit 272-mm (10.718”, 27.5%) aft of datum at all weights...

  • Page 54: Baggage Zones

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D J170-D CG Envelope Example CG movement: Lower point = 2x86kg, no fuel. Upper point = 2x86kg, full fuel. 6.2 Baggage Zones The cabin has one baggage zone: Figure 6.3.1 – Baggage Zones Baggage is restrained using the straps fitted in the baggage area.

  • Page 55: Minimum Equipment List

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 6.3 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST System Instruments and/or Remarks Equipment Communications As required per local VHF Comm operating regulations Electrical Power Alternator Battery Voltage Indicator Fire Protection As required per local Portable Fire Extinguisher...
  • Page 56 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D System Instruments and/or Remarks Equipment Navigation & Pitot Static Altimeter Airspeed Indicator Magnetic Compass May be carried on the Time Piece pilot As required per local Turn Co-ordinator operating regulations Pitot/Static System As required per local...

  • Page 57: Aircraft Weight Data

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 6.4 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT DATA Insert Page 6.2 here JP-FM-13 Revision: 28 Feb 2020 Page 6-57...
  • Page 58 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Insert Page 6.3 here JP-FM-13 Revision: 28 Feb 2020 Page 6-58...
  • Page 59 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Insert Equipment List here. JP-FM-13 Revision: 28 Feb 2020 Page 6-59...

  • Page 60: Trim Sheets

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 6.5 TRIM SHEETS The trim sheets included below, when used correctly, provide a means of calculating the aircraft weight and CG position without manual calculations. An example of using the sheet is included for reference.

  • Page 61: Calculating The Operating Cg Locations

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 6.5.3 Calculating the Operating CG Locations 2-1. Take the calculated Empty Weight Trim Index and mark its position on the Aircraft Index Units Ladder at the top of the sheet. Draw a vertical line down from the point marked above to intersect with a sloping line in the “Crew Index Units”...
  • Page 62 ORIGINAL Aircraft Index Units Crew Index Units - Come right 1 line per 10kg Crew Weight. Baggage Index Units - Come right 1 line per 5kg added Fuel Index Units - Come right 1 line per 10L fuel added. -250 -250 -270 -270...
  • Page 63 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D EXAMPLE Aircraft Index Units STEP 1: Start at the empty aircraf t's index STEP 3A Crew Index Units - Come right 1 line per 10kg Crew Weight. STEP 3 STEP 3: Draw a line down f rom the Aircraf t Index to the Crew Index ladder.

  • Page 64: Description Of Airplane And Systems

    7. DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS GENERAL The Jabiru J170-D is a high wing strut braced monoplane. The aircraft layout is shown below. Figure 1-1 Three View Drawing of the J170-D Note: All dimensions in millimetres JP-FM-13 Revision: 28 Feb 2020...

  • Page 65: Airframe

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 7.2 AIRFRAME The fuselage, engine cowlings, wings, empennage, main undercarriage legs and all control surfaces are constructed of fibreglass-epoxy resin composite. The nose leg, engine mount and wing struts are the only large structural elements made from metal. The aircraft uses a tricycle, nose-wheel undercarriage layout and is equipped with wheel spats (fairings) as standard equipment.

  • Page 66: Flight Instruments

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Throttle EFIS COM1 XPNDR COM2 Oil P Oil T Flaps Intercom Fuel Start Tacho Carb Heat, Cabin heat, Choke Voltage Throttle 7.5 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 7.5.1 Powerplant Instrument Markings Green Arc Yellow Arc Red Line...

  • Page 67: Asi Markings

    Note The display of these limitations are required for the aircraft’s certification. It does not comply with the certification basis if these limits are missing or modified. Engine Manufacturer: Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd Model: Jabiru 2200-B JP-FM-13 Revision: 28 Feb 2020...

  • Page 68: Jabiru Fixed Pitch Wooden Propeller

    Wooden, Fixed Pitch Number of blades: Diameter: 1524 mm (60 in) Pitch 1067 mm (42 in) Max RPM: 3300 7.7.2 Jabiru Fixed Pitch Composite Scimitar Propeller Manufacturer: Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd Model: 4A482U0D Type: Composite, Fixed Pitch Number of blades: Diameter:...

  • Page 69: Placards

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D PLACARDS The following placards are required, and are to be located in the proximity indicated. 7.8.1 Cockpit Placards General Warning Placard P/No. 5A069B0D Fitted on the rear Face of the Forward Wing Spar Carry-through Beam in the Cabin Ceiling.
  • Page 70 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Door Open RHS P/No 5028094 OPEN Fitted to the outside of RH Door Above the Door Catch Level Door String Placard PULL TO OPEN P/No 5026094 Fitted on Inside of both Doors Above Door Handle.

  • Page 71: Cockpit Controls

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Baggage P/No. 5A037A0D Fit to right side fuselage wall immediately below window. Baggage P/No. 5A074A0D Fit to inside of fuselage on right side just below rear quarter window. Locate vertical line in line with rear of baggage shelf.

  • Page 72: External Fuselage

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Brake On P/No. 5A031B0D Fit to centre console beside brake lever, arrow pointing aft. Fuel Shutoff valve Position P/No 502319N Fitted on the Main Beam in front of the Fuel SELECTOR Valve Carby Heat P/No 5A030A0D Fitted to lower central section of instrument panel.
  • Page 73 Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D Main Wheel Inflation. P/No. 5A061A0D Attach to outsides of main wheel spats Engine Oil P/No. 5A008A0D Attach to inner face of door in top engine cowl. Dipstick Inside P/No. 5A007A0D Fit to outside of oil door in upper engine cowl.

  • Page 74: Handling And Servicing

    8. HANDLING AND SERVICING 8.1 INTRODUCTION This section of the manual provides information on how to handle and service the Jabiru J170-D. 8.2 GROUND HANDLING – TAXIING When taxiing, it is important that speed and use of brakes be kept to a minimum. All controls must be utilized (see Figure below) to maintain directional control and balance;...

  • Page 75: Towing Instructions

    Model J170-D 8.3 TOWING INSTRUCTIONS The Jabiru J170-D is a relatively small and light aircraft and should be towed by hand only. The recommended method is to grasp the propeller immediately beside the spinner and tow the aircraft forwards from there. Alternatively the aircraft may be pushed backwards by pressing against the front of the horizontal tail close beside the fuselage.

  • Page 76: Servicing

    Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J170-D 8.5 SERVICING 8.5.1 Fuelling Ensure the aircraft is parked on level ground with the handbrake OFF – to enable it to quickly be pushed clear in an emergency. Connect the main bowser earth wire to the tip of the engine exhaust Stand on a small ladder or similar so that the fuel level is clearly visible through the filler.

  • Page 77: Fuelling - Alcohol Content Test

    If the level of “water” increases, alcohol is present in the fuel. At the time of writing Jabiru Aircraft are delivered with an OEM fuel tester marked with graduations for use in assessing alcohol content.

  • Page 78: Approved Fuel Grades & Specifications

    QA standards, even following best practice it is still possible for a particular tank-full of MOGAS to be unsuitable or unsafe for use. Jabiru Aircraft may choose to void any warranty for engines and airframes which have been damaged due to “bad”...

  • Page 79: Fuel Containing Alcohol

    Fuels containing alcohol are inherently unsuitable for use in aircraft due to the way they absorb moisture from the air and change over time. d. Further information on fuels – including Ethanol content – is given in Jabiru Service Letter JSL007.

  • Page 80: Brakes

    The brakes of the J170-D use automotive brake fluid. Refer to the aircraft Technical manual for details of appropriate brake fluid specifications. WARNING: The JABIRU uses automotive brake fluid (DOT 3 or DOT 4). DO NOT use Aircraft hydraulic fluid (mineral based) or damage to the brake system will result. 8.9 CLEANING & CARE Keeping the aircraft clean is important.

  • Page 81: Supplements

    Wash and clean as detailed for exterior surfaces above. CAUTION JABIRU aircraft are designed for minimum maintenance. However, special attention should be applied when the aircraft has been used in extremely corrosive conditions, e.g. beach landings with sand and salt. Always ensure the aircraft is thoroughly hosed and washed immediately after such use.

  • Page 82: Information For The Owner

    However, the final decision on their adoption or otherwise rests with JABIRU AIRCRAFT Pty Ltd. Any issues or corrections required of Jabiru publications are requested to be passed on to Jabiru in writing to incorporation in subsequent revisions. Emails to info@jabiru.net.au...

  • Page 83: Continued Operational Safety Reporting

    Each owner/operator of a LSA is responsible for providing the manufacturer with current contact information where the manufacturer may send the owner/operator supplemental notification bulletins. The following proforma may be used & sent to Jabiru Aircraft at info@jabiru.net.au the contact details given in Section 0.3.

  • Page 84: Supplements

    POH are recorded on the Log of Supplements page. In the event that the aircraft is modified at a non Jabiru Aircraft facility through an STC or other approval method, it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the proper supplement, if applicable, is installed in the handbook and the supplement is properly recorded on the Log of Supplements page as amended from time to time.

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