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Lancaster B Mk 1
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  • Page 1 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP 101B-7200-15 Lancaster B Mk 1 Aircrew Manual Amendment Information This electronic publication represents the latest/current at time version of the publication and includes: Issue 1 (October 2011)
  • Page 2 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Initial Issue October 2011 LANCASTER B Mk 1 (PA 474) AIRCREW MANUAL THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, and is issued for the information of such persons only as need to know its contents in the course of their official duties.
  • Page 3 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED NOTES TO USERS 1. This Aircrew Manual (AM) is complementary to the Lancaster B Mk 1 (PA 474) Flight Reference Cards (FRCs) (AP101B-7200-14). 2. After the Preliminary Matter, this AM is divided by marker cards as follows:...
  • Page 4 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET AL No DATE AMENDED BY DATE UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 7 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED UNCLASSIFIED/RESTRICTED* Part 3 Project Team Action (Please include any report/letter references) Other Mks affected and relevant UA notified When complete, send to Publication Organisation Signature Rank/ Grade & Name Tel No.
  • Page 8 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Preliminaries Lancaster B Mk 1 Preliminaries Page 1 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 9 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Intentionally Blank Preliminaries Page 2 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 10 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Preliminaries LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES This list shows all the pages that should be present at the Initial Issue of this Manual. Page Issued By Page Issued By Preliminary Pages Part 1 Chapter 7 Title Page...
  • Page 11 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Page Issued By Page Issued By Part 5 Marker Card Initial Issue Part 5 Part 5 Page 1 Initial Issue Part 6 Marker Card Initial Issue Part 6 Part 6 Page 1 Initial Issue Part 6 Page 3...
  • Page 12 AP101B-7200-15 Preliminaries INTRODUCTION The Lancaster B Mk 1 is a World War II heavy bomber aircraft, with a ‘mid fuselage’ straight wing, ‘H’ tail and conventional control surfaces. It is an all-metal construction (aluminium alloys) with a retractable undercarriage and an enclosed cockpit. It is powered by 4 Merlin super-charged ‘V type V12’...
  • Page 13 After major servicing in 2006/7, PA474 wears the markings of EE139, the ‘Phantom of the Ruhr’, a ton-up Lancaster that flew her first 30 ops with No 100 Squadron and then 91 ops with No 550 Squadron. She sports the letters HW-R of ‘The Ton’...
  • Page 14 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Preliminaries ABBREVIATIONS Above ground level AMSL Above mean sea level Airborne Radio Installation All up weight BBMF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight C of G Centre of Gravity FRCs Flight Reference Cards feet...
  • Page 15 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Leading Particulars Principal Dimensions Wing Span 102ft 0in Length Tail up 69ft 6in Tail down 68ft 10in Height Tail up 23ft 9in Tail down 20ft 6in Track 23ft 9in Tailplane span 33ft 0in Preliminaries...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 PART 1 DESCRIPTION AND MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMS List of Chapters Chapter ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS ... HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PNEUMATIC SYSTEM AIRFRAME AND CONTROLS RADIO AND INSTRUMENTS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ...
  • Page 17 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Electrical System PART 1 CHAPTER 1—ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Contents Para DESCRIPTION Power Supplies - General DC Power Supplies... AC Power Supplies Distribution ... DESCRIPTION General 1. The aircraft main electrical system is 28 volt DC supplied from four 24 volt batteries and two engine driven DC generators on the inboard engines.
  • Page 18 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED contactor. The battery contactor, which is below the ground/flight switch and audible when operated, is closed whenever it is at FLIGHT and the ground power contactors are open. The negative feed is connected to earth through the ground/flight switch when it is selected to FLIGHT.
  • Page 19 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Electrical System AC Power Supplies 10. A G4B compass system requires 115 volt single phase AC power supplied by a rotary inverter under the Navigator’s table. Power for the inverter is through a circuit breaker in the MEP.
  • Page 20 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Table 1 (continued) Rating Service System Number No. 3 PORT FUEL PUMP START & BOOST ENGINE No. 1 STBD FUEL PUMP & No. 2 STBD FUEL PUMP FUEL No.

  • Page 21: Electrical System

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Electrical System Table 1 (continued) Rating Service System Number UNDERCARRIAGE INDICATOR UNDERCARRIAGE WARNING FRONT TURRET CALL LIGHT MID UPPER CALL LIGHT ELECTRICS REAR TURRET CALL LIGHT NAVIGATION FLAP INDICATOR COMMS INSTRUMENTS...
  • Page 22 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Intentionally Blank 1—1 Page 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 23 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fuel System PART 1 CHAPTER 2—FUEL SYSTEM Contents Para DESCRIPTION General Wing Tanks... Fuel Gauging Fuel Loading Fuel Pumps... Fuel Supply... FUEL MANAGEMENT Pre-Flight Inspection Pre-Start and Starting Checks ... After Start Checks...

  • Page 24: Wing Tanks

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Wing Tanks 2. There are three tanks in each wing, numbered (from the wing root outwards): 1, 2 and 3. The fuel tanks are also referred to as Inboard, Outboard and Reserve tanks respectively. No. 1 tanks are located between the fuselage and the inboard engines, No. 2 tanks between the inboard and outboard engines and No. 3 tanks outboard of the outboard engines. No. 1 and 2 tanks are the main tanks. The tanks are made from aluminium and coated with foam and fabric. They are not self sealing.

  • Page 25: Fuel Loading

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fuel System Fuel Loading 6. Over wing refuelling points are provided for each tank with integral bonding points. Fuel is to be loaded in accordance with the RTS and the SOIU. Fuel loads are always kept to a practical minimum in order to reduce fatigue.

  • Page 26: Fuel Supply

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED when the pump may be switched OFF. Each pump has a telltale gland drain which protrudes through the pumps blister on the underside of the main plane. The telltale drain is connected to the space between the two gland seals separating the electric pump from the fuel impeller. 10. A three-position switch (marked TEST ON-OFF-PUMP ON) on the Flight Engineer’s fuel panel, controls each pump. A red hinged cover guards the No.
  • Page 27 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fuel System a. In the OFF position, all fuel is isolated from that wing’s tanks. b. When selected to INNER ON both engines on that wing are fed from the inboard No. 1 tank. c. When selected to OUTER ON both engines on that wing are fed from the outboard No. 2 tank. 14. Downstream of each tank cock is a master cock for each engine on that wing. The inboard engines master cock is integral with the tank cock whilst the outboard engines tank cock is independent and is just outboard of the tank cock. Cables and chains operate the four master...

  • Page 28: Fuel Management

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED FUEL MANAGEMENT Pre-Flight Inspection 18. Engineer’s Internal Checks: a. Dipsticks (6) Checked and stowed (includes two oil dipsticks) b. Crossfeed cock Operation checked (by moving from CLOSED to OPEN and back to CLOSED). CLOSED c. Electrical panel Circuit breakers checked d. Booster pumps (6) OFF (prior to applying power) 19. Engineer’s Power ON checks: a. Master cocks Checked by moving from OFF to ON then back to OFF...

  • Page 29: Pre-Start And Starting Checks

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fuel System Pre-Start and Starting Checks 21. Prior to start the Flight Engineer selects both tank cocks to INNER ON. Booster pumps are not normally required for starting, however, if fuel starvation is suspected (engine fires and runs on priming/accelerator pump fuel alone) a booster pump can be switched on to ensure that the main fuel lines are fully primed. The fuel pressure indicators are to be monitored during start and should extinguish as the engine picks up. After Starting Checks 22.

  • Page 30: Malfunctions

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED CAUTION: When transferring fuel from the RESERVE tanks their contents must be monitored closely to avoid the pump running dry. 25. If a diversion is required, fuel should be used from the OUTER tanks until 20 gallons remain and then the INNER tanks must be selected. 26. After landing all booster pumps should be switched OFF. 27. Cross Feed Cock. The cross feed cock can be used by the ground crew to balance the fuel post refuelling but the cock is normally kept closed after being checked for correct operation prior to flight. In the unlikely event of a fuel leak from any tank or if an engine failure occurs in flight and time permits, the cross feed cock may be used in conjunction...

  • Page 31: Fuel Leaks

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fuel System Fuel Leaks 30. In the unlikely event of a main tank fuel leak, dependent on the transit time available, fuel should be used from that tank as soon as possible by use of the crossfeed cock and selective use of the booster pumps. If a leak is observed in a RESERVE tank, fuel should be transferred without delay from both RESERVE tanks to maintain symmetry. A leak from the seal on the fuel filter bowl (aft of the fireproof bulkhead) can only be stopped by shutting the appropriate master cock as part of the...

  • Page 32: Fuel System

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED 1 - 2 Fig 1 - Fuel System 1—2 Page 10 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...

  • Page 33: Description

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Engine Systems and Controls PART 1 CHAPTER 3—ENGINE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS Contents Para DESCRIPTION Engine Engine Controls ... Mixture Control Propeller Controls Superchargers Control ... Radiator Shutters ... Ignition and Starting Controls ...
  • Page 34 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Propeller Controls 4. The RPM control levers are mounted in a quadrant on the engine controls pedestal, and vary the governed RPM from 3000 down to 1800. 5. The feathering pushbuttons are mounted to the right of the pilot’s instrument panel. A mber warning lights are installed within the respective feathering pushbuttons. Red engine fire warning lights are mounted under the respective feathering pushbuttons. In the event of an engine...
  • Page 35 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Engine Systems and Controls Engine Oil 10. Each engine tank contains 37½ gallons of oil with 4½ gallons of airspace. Normal oil consumption is 8 to 16 pints per hour. 16 pints is the limit. Carburettor Air-intake Heat Control 11. The carburettor air-intake control is inoperative. Oil Dilution System 12.
  • Page 36 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Intentionally Blank 1—3 Page 4 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 37 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Hydraulic System PART 1 CHAPTER 4—HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Contents Para DESCRIPTION General Main System Components Services System Operation... Emergency Air System ... HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Pre-Flight Inspection Pre-Start Checks ... Starting Checks ...
  • Page 38 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED a. A hydraulic reservoir located on the port side of the fuselage just aft of front spar. The reservoir is vented to atmosphere within the fuselage. Note: There is no sight glass to check the fluid quantity in flight. b. Two EDPs. The output of each pump passes through a non-return valve and a filter to an automatic cut-out (ACO).
  • Page 39 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Hydraulic System spare bulbs are within the indicator and are accessible if the indicator is dismantled. When the undercarriage is UP and locked, all lights are out. When an undercarriage leg is released from its up-lock, but the down-lock is not engaged a red light is illuminated. When the leg is in the DOWN position and the associated down-lock is engaged, its green light is illuminated and red light is out. In the event of a green light bulb failure, rotate the changeover switch in the centre of the position indicator to select the two alternate green bulbs. The undercarriage system has two safety devices. b. Undercarriage Warning Horn.

  • Page 40: System Operation

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED System Operation 6. Fluid is drawn from the reservoir by the EDPs, the output being fed to the ACO. The ACO has two modes of operation, it “cuts in” when the system pressure falls to 220PSI and “cuts out” when the pressure rises to a nominal 850PSI. When “cut out”, the fluid from the EDPs is returned to the reservoir creating an idling circuit. When “cut in”, fluid is supplied to whichever of the services are demanding fluid. 7. When a service is selected, the initial movement is satisfied by the action of the accumulator. When the pressure falls and the ACO “cuts in” the EDP output is fed directly to the service until no further movement is required. With no demand on the system, pressure builds to the ACO “cut out” value when the EDP output is returned to the reservoir through the idling circuit. Emergency Air System 8. An emergency air system is provided by two air bottles on the starboard side of the fuselage just aft of the front spar. The bottles are charged to 1200PSI, an air pressure gauge is adjacent to the bottles on the starboard sidewall. The emergency air system operates the undercarriage and flaps in the case of emergencies. An EMERGENCY AIR operating knob, painted black and yellow (fitted with a tell-tale wire), is to the left of the Flight Engineer’s panel.

  • Page 41: Hydraulic System Management

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Hydraulic System HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Pre-Flight Inspection 11. T he aircraft, in particular the areas surrounding the hydraulic reservoir, undercarriage, bomb door and flap jacks are to be inspected for leaks. The undercarriage emergency air shuttle valves at the rear of the undercarriage bays are prone to slight seepage. Check the hydraulic accumulator air pressure is 220PSI and the emergency air pressure is 1200PSI. Ensure the undercarriage lever is DOWN and bolted, the bomb door lever selected OPEN and the bomb door light illuminated. The flap lever must be in the NEUTRAL detent. Switch ON the undercarriage...

  • Page 42: After Take-Off Checks

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED After Take-Off Checks 16. Select the undercarriage UP and check the undercarriage indicator shows no lights when the undercarriage is locked up. Select the flaps UP and return the flap control handle to NEUTRAL. Pre-Landing Checks 17. Select the undercarriage lever DOWN and bolted. Check that the undercarriage indicator shows two green lights when the undercarriage is locked down.

  • Page 43: General

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Pneumatic System PART 1 CHAPTER 5—PNEUMATIC SYSTEM Contents Para DESCRIPTION General Pneumatic System DESCRIPTION General 1. The pneumatic system has three compressors to operate the brakes, radiator shutters and supercharger gear changeover. Pumps fitted to both inboard engines supply the vacuum system, which powers the flight instruments (Chapter 7).
  • Page 44 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Intentionally Blank 1—5 Page 2 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 45 Tail Unit Aircraft Controls ... Undercarriage Wheel Brakes DESCRIPTION General 1. The Lancaster is a 4-engined mid-wing WWII long range bomber aircraft. Fuselage 2. The fuselage is divided into five sections: the nose, the front centre section, the centre section (consisting of the area between the front and rear main spars), the aft centre section and the rear fuselage (which carries the tail unit). These sections are bolted together to form the main fuselage.
  • Page 46 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED 4. A crew access ladder is stowed above the door, for use when landing away from base. 5. Crew Positions. There are ten crew positions on the aircraft. Only the Captain’s seat has a full harness. The following positions only have lap straps: the Nose Gunner, Co-pilot, Navigator, Radio Operator, front spar seat (adjacent to Radio Operator), Mid Upper Gunner and Tail Gunner.
  • Page 47 Aircraft spares are carried in the rear turret ammunition cases under and to either side of the mid upper turret. (4) Chocks for the Lancaster and Fighters are stowed on the starboard side of the fuselage, aft of the bomb bay bulkhead. Wheel and canopy covers are also stowed in this location.
  • Page 48 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED 10. Rudders. The rudders are attached to the fins and have a horn balance at their base to assist in movement and mass balance horns towards the top to prevent flutter. A trim tab is also fitted. 11. Elevators. The elevators are at the rear of each tailplane and are covered in light alloy. The elevators have trim tabs and balance tabs, the trim tab being positioned innermost.

  • Page 49: Airframe And Controls

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Airframe and Controls automatically closed after the wheel has retracted. A locking mechanism functions as both an up-lock and down-lock. An associated microswitch on the locking mechanism provides an indication in the cockpit on an undercarriage position indicator (Chaper 4). A warning horn also sounds if any inboard throttle is closed and the undercarriage is not locked down.
  • Page 50 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Intentionally Blank 1—6 Page 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 51 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Radio and Instruments PART 1 CHAPTER 7—RADIO AND INSTRUMENTS Contents Para RADIO EQUIPMENT General Intercom Station Boxes VHF Radio ... VHF Control Unit ... V/UHF Radio Navigator’s V/UHF Control Unit Pilot’s V/UHF Control Unit Changeover Switches ...

  • Page 52: Intercom

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Intercom 2. Intercom is controlled through station boxes at each crew position. At the Navigator’s station are an intercom power (ON/OFF) switch, an amplifier power (ON/OFF) switch with a green indicator light for each power switch, and a normal/emergency power switch to be used in the event of the normal amplifier failure.

  • Page 53: Radio And Instruments

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Radio and Instruments 4. Each station box has the following controls: a. A 6-position rotary switch with the following positions: Position A: (marked VOR DME on flight crew station boxes only, others are blank).

  • Page 54: Vhf Control Unit

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED 1 - 7 Fig 2 - VHF Control Unit 1 - 7 Fig 2 - VHF Control Unit VHF Control Unit The control unit (marked VHF COMM) (Fig 2), is installed on the right cockpit wall at the Co-pilot’s position.

  • Page 55: Navigator's V/Uhf Control Unit

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Radio and Instruments 1 - 7 Fig 3 - Navigator’s V/UHF Control Unit 9. The control unit incorporates controls and facilities listed in Table 1. Table 1 - Navigator’s V/UHF Control Unit Control or facility Position Effect or function...

  • Page 56: Pilot's V/Uhf Control Unit

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED 1 - 7 Fig 4 - Pilot’s V/UHF Control Unit Pilot’s V/UHF Control Unit 10. The Pilot’s control unit (Fig 4) is on the left wall of the cockpit beside the Pilot.

  • Page 57: General

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Radio and Instruments Changeover Switch 11. A V/UHF - UPPER/LOWER aerial changeover switch is on the Navigator’s panel. MODE S TRANSPONDER General 12. The aircraft is fitted with a Becker 6400 Series Mode S Transponder with a height-encoding facility.
  • Page 58 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Table 3 - Function of Controls and Indicators Refer to Controls Description Function Fig 5 and Indicators Mode selector 4 position OFF - power off rotary switch SBY - standby mode ON - Mode A/S selected.

  • Page 59: General

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Radio and Instruments NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS General 13. VOR and DME control units and their display instruments are on a pull-down panel above the Navigator’s desk. This panel must be retracted for take-off and landing.
  • Page 60 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Intentionally Blank 1—7 Page 10 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 61 Card at the front of the document. This AIL provides information about Power Flight Alarm Core (with audio) and the associated ‘Butterfly’ display (PFLARM) for Lancaster Mk 1 which is introduced by SM/Lancaster/021. POWER FLIGHT ALARM CORE (PFLARM) COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM...
  • Page 62 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED predicted flight path information as a digital radio message, and receives similar data from FLARM compatible systems and Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) transmitters in nearby aircraft and gliders. PFLARM can display the location of nearby aircraft, an indication of relative altitude using its barometric data and provide audio and display warnings of potential conflictions.
  • Page 63 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Ministry of Defence AP101B-7200-15 Handling Squadron AIL 1/16 Fig 1 Power Flight Alarm Core Unit installation b. A PFLARM aerial mounted on the upper fuselage skin forward of the anti-collision light as shown in Fig 2. AIL 1/16 Fig 2 PFLARM aerial c.
  • Page 64 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AIL 1/16 Fig 3 ADS-B aerial d. A GPS aerial mounted on the fuselage as shown in Fig 4. AIL 1/16 Fig 4 PFLARM GPS aerial e. A PFLARM switch panel on the Navigator’s table as shown in Fig 5.
  • Page 65 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Ministry of Defence AP101B-7200-15 Handling Squadron AIL 1/16 Fig 5 PFLARM Switch Panel f. A ‘Butterfly’ LED display and control unit mounted on top of the windscreen glare shield on the starboard side of the centre pillar as shown in Fig 6.
  • Page 66 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED PFLARM Controls As soon as power is supplied the display switches on and undergoes a boot process which also displays the loaded software standard. The boot process includes a ‘Busy Indicator’ at the bottom of the display which shows that the system is working and trying to establish a data connection to the PFLARM Core Unit, as shown in Fig 7.
  • Page 67 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Ministry of Defence AP101B-7200-15 Handling Squadron Table 1 - Control Functions Element Action Function Rotary Knob Rotate Selects ‘Traffic Target’ or a menu item Rotary Knob + Push, hold in and Alter Displayed Range or Push Button simultaneously...
  • Page 68 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED crew using the rotary/push knob. The two types of traffic display ‘Radar’ view and ‘List’ view are shown in Fig 9. AIL 1/16 Fig 9 Traffic Displays ‘Radar’ View. In the ‘radar’ view received traffic is shown on a radar-like display.
  • Page 69 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Ministry of Defence AP101B-7200-15 Handling Squadron AIL 1/16 Fig 11 Transponder Ring with vertical separation indication in 100m steps, here 2100m above AIL 1/16 Fig 12 Circling traffic 10.
  • Page 70 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Selected Traffic Values 12. In Fig 14, on the right side of the display, additional numerical information to the selected traffic is shown. Once a particular aircraft is selected, relative altitude, distance, climb/descent rate and identification of the selected target are shown.
  • Page 71 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Ministry of Defence AP101B-7200-15 Handling Squadron Dangerous Traffic and Warnings 14. If the collision warning unit detects a threat, a dedicated warning display appears together with an audio warning if the threat is FLARM/ADS-B equipped.
  • Page 72 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Special Warning Displays 15. In specific cases additional warning information is displayed e.g. if there are two collision threats, the unit will show that there are two and indicate the position of the more important. This is shown in Fig AIL 1/16 Fig 18 Warning display with two threats, the more important of which is at 10 o'clock position, greater than 14 degrees below, at a range of 0.6 km...
  • Page 73 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Ministry of Defence AP101B-7200-15 Handling Squadron Table 2 - Settings Menu Menu Item Description VOLUME Volume Set Up (Butterfly Display volume only) SYSTEM Units: The currently selected units are displayed Nearest Mode/Select Mode: The currently selected mode is displayed Transponder Alarm: Activates/deactivates...
  • Page 74 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Limitations WARNING: PFLARM does not give indication of all traffic and may generate spurious warnings. Because the warnings are based on a GPS track, the relative bearing may not always be accurate particularly when flying in strong winds.
  • Page 75 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fire Protection System and Emergency Equipment PART 1 CHAPTER 8—FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Contents Para FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM Engine Fire Protection ... Pre-Flight Testing ... Hand Fire Extinguishers ...

  • Page 76: Pre-Flight Testing

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED a. A fire warning lights Press-To-Test switch. b. Four red fire warning lights. c. Four covered fire extinguisher pushbuttons. d. Four feathering buttons with integral amber fire warning lights. 2. When the temperature exceeds 210°C with any one of the flame switches operating, both the red and amber fire warning lights illuminate on the Pilot’s panel. When the fire warning lights are illuminated, the extinguishing system operates automatically when the associated feathering button is pressed. The extinguisher bottle connected to the carburettor air intake system is discharged immediately. The second bottle, connected to the spray pipes, discharges after eight seconds if the propeller is feathered.

  • Page 77: Inertia Switches

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fire Protection System and Emergency Equipment b. Just forward of the entrance door on the starboard side of the fuselage. c. Adjacent to the forward spar on the starboard side of the fuselage. d. On the forward face of the Navigator’s table. e. To the left rear of the Pilot’s seat. f. At the Bomb Aimer’s position on the right-hand side of the fuselage.

  • Page 78: Crash Axes And Firefighter's Gloves

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED a. Two ‘push out’ fuselage escape hatches are above the crew rest bunk and just forward of the mid upper gunner’s turret. A handle is provided within each hatch and aligns fore and aft when in the closed position. Each handle has a trigger mechanism, which must be gripped before the handle can be turned. The handles are locked when a dowel pin in the handle lines up with an arrow marked LOCKED. b. A third ‘push out’ escape hatch is in the roof of the cockpit. Its operating handle is in the closed position when aligned across the aircraft and a strap secures it.

  • Page 79: Torch Stowage

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Fire Protection System and Emergency Equipment Torch Stowage 13. A torch is permanently stowed adjacent to the flying control locks on the starboard side of the fuselage between the two main spars. Life Rafts and Emergency Packs 14. When required, iaw with current regulations, two MS5 dinghies are carried along with their associated Emergency Packs. Each paired set of items are stowed adjacent to the two upper fuselage escape hatches.

  • Page 80: And Emergency Equipment

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED 1 - 8 Fig 1 - Location of Emergency Exits and Emergency Equipment 1—8 Page 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
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  • Page 85 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Handling PART 3 HANDLING Contents Para STARTING, TAXYING AND TAKE-OFF Preliminary Checks Pre-Start Checks ... Starting Checks ... Failure to Start After Start Checks and Pre-Taxy Checks Taxying Pre-Flight Engine Power Checks Pre-Take-Off Checks...

  • Page 86: Starting, Taxying And Take-Off

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED STARTING, TAXYING AND TAKE-OFF Preliminary Checks 1. The Flight Engineer is to carry out the Engineer’s Initial Checks, Internal Checks, Power On Checks and External Checks. He is to ensure that the external power, if available, is ON.

  • Page 87: After Start Checks And Pre-Taxy Checks

    Unless on an upward gradient the outboard engines can be reduced to 1000RPM. The PNF is to be instructed to do likewise with the inboard engines. Even in light wind conditions the Lancaster is a demanding aircraft to taxy. The slight delay in brake response coupled with aircraft inertia make the task of taxying in a straight line a unique skill.

  • Page 88: Pre-Take-Off Checks

    Take-Off 10. The combination of the various propeller-induced forces will cause the Lancaster to swing left on take-off. Therefore, unless experiencing a strong crosswind from the right, line-up with the aircraft slightly left of the centreline with the nose pointing about 10 degrees to the right.

  • Page 89: Cruise

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Handling Cruise 13. The aircraft will cruise at 140-145kts at 500-1000ft. A power setting of minus 1in boost/1900RPM is sufficient to maintain 130kts. Minimum cruising speed is 120kts. Speed increases may be made by setting +1in or +2in boost.

  • Page 90: Stalling

    Circuit and Landing 19. The Lancaster circuit is flown at 500ft agl. On a suitable downwind heading with the speed below 150kts, 0ins boost/2400RPM, the undercarriage is lowered. Once it is DOWN and locked Flap 20° is selected.

  • Page 91: Crosswind Landing

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Handling to be held fully rearwards before the wheelbrakes are applied. The After Landing Checks are to be carried out as the aircraft clears the runway. Crosswind Landing As with any tailwheel aircraft, it is imperative that the aircraft is aligned accurately with the runway centreline prior to touchdown.

  • Page 92: Display Flying

    26. The initial take-over from any BBMF Fighter Display will be either a head-on or tail-on procedure. The Fighters will always depart crowd- left to crowd-right. The Lancaster may do either but will depart on the reciprocal of its arrival track. Careful planning and venue study is vital to ensure safe and accurate display conduct.

  • Page 93: Crowd Rear Arrival

    The turn can be continued onto an oblique track away from the display line before the fighters are cleared to break out. One fighter will reposition for its display while the other fighter and then the Lancaster reposition crowd-rear to hold. If the fighters are performing as a pair (Synchro or Tailchase display) they will remain crowd-front as a pair while the Lancaster holds alone crowd-rear.
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  • Page 96 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Emergencies PART 4 EMERGENCIES Contents Para ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS Engine Fire and Feathering Unfeathering in the Air ... Engine Overspeed ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS Erratic Generator Loads ... Excessive Battery Loads Reduced Battery Voltage Excess Battery Voltage ...

  • Page 97: Engine Malfunctions

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED CAUTION Crews should be aware of the limited systems back-up of the Lancaster compared with more modern aircraft. Any system malfunction must be considered carefully before deciding to continue a sortie or RTB The age of the aircraft and its systems increases the potential for malfunction.

  • Page 98: Electrical Malfunctions

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Emergencies observed. In the event that the limit is exceeded a precautionary engine shutdown, using the Engine Fire and Feathering checklist (Card 9R), must be carried out unless a greater emergency exists. ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS Erratic Generator Loads 4.

  • Page 99: Fuel System Malfunctions

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS Fuel Tank Venting 9. The Number 3 tanks are normally full prior to flight. Therefore these tanks should be the only tanks to indicate signs of venting. In this event, transfer the excess fuel to the adjacent Number 2 tank using the Number 3 tank fuel pump.

  • Page 100: Hydraulic System Malfunctions

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Emergencies HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS 13. The hydraulic system uses OX19 fluid which is pressurised to between 220PSI and 850PSI (nominally 450PSI) by Engine Driven Pumps (EDPs) on Numbers 2 and 3 engines. The system provides hydraulic pressure for operation of the bomb doors, wing trailing edge flaps and the main undercarriage landing gear.

  • Page 101: Landing Gear Failure

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Landing Gear Failure 18. The landing gear is only to be selected up or down when the aircraft wings are level in order to prevent excessive torsional loads being induced on the landing gear assemblies.

  • Page 102: Wheel Brake Bag Leak

    UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Emergencies Wheel Brake Bag Leak 23. The system must be monitored for abnormal pressure indications both on the ground and in the air. A wheel brake bag leak may be identified by a decrease in pressure when the brakes are operated.
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  • Page 108 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Illustrations PART 6 ILLUSTRATIONS CONTENTS Cockpit - Pilot’s Front Panel... Cockpit - Pilot’s Engine Controls ... Cockpit - Pilot’s Left Wall ... Cockpit - Pilot’s Central Controls ... Co-Pilot’s Right Wall ...
  • Page 109 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Key to Fig 1 1. Pilot’s window opening control 2. Accelerometer 3. ASI 4. Artificial horizon 5. VSI 6. DF indicator (inoperative) 7. Boost gauges (4) 8. Undercarriage position indicator switch 9.
  • Page 110 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Illustrations 21 20 Part 6 Fig 1 Cockpit – Pilot's Front Panel Part 6 Page 3 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 111 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Key to Fig 2 1 Rudder pedal (2) 2 RPM lever (4) 3 Throttle lever (4) 4 Master fuel cock (4) 5 Boost cut-out lever 6 Throttle lever friction 7 RPM lever friction Part 6 Fig 2 Cockpit –...
  • Page 112 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Illustrations Key to Fig 3 1 Bomb door lever 2 V/UHF controller 3 Rudder control rod 4 Elevator control rod 5 Navigation lights switch 6 Hand-held fire extinguisher 7 Pilot's station box 8 Fuel jettison lever (inoperative) 9 Seat height lever...
  • Page 113 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Key to Fig 4 1 Undercarriage lever 2 Undercarriage lever lock 3 Rudder trim wheel 4 Elevator trim wheel 5 Aileron trim wheel 6 Flap control handle Part 6 Fig 4 – Cockpit - Pilot's Central Controls Part 6 Page 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 114 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Illustrations Key to Fig 5 1 Punkah louvre 2 Radiator shutter controls (4) 3 VHF radio 4 Co-Pilot's station box 5 Anti-collision light switch Part 6 Fig 5– Co-Pilot's Right Wall Panel Part 6 Page 7 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...
  • Page 115 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Key to Fig 6 1 Starboard wing tank cock 2 Port wing tank cock 3 No. 1 and 2 tank booster pump switches (2 each) 4 No. 3 tank booster pump switches (2) 5 Emergency Air operating handle...
  • Page 116 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED AP101B-7200-15 Illustrations Key to Fig 7 1 Navigator's station box 2 Navigator's altimeter 3 Navigator's ASI 4 Flare chute master switch 5 UHF aerial selector switch 6 Compass master indicator 7 Intercom normal/emergency switch 8 Compass system controls/...
  • Page 117 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED Key to Fig 8 1 Port generator ammeter 2 Generator switches (2) 3 Formation light switches (inoperative) 4 Electrical system voltmeter 5 Starboard generator ammeter Part 6 Fig 8 - Main Electrical Panel Part 6 Page 10 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT - NOT FOR USE IN FLIGHT OR TO BE PRINTED...

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