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Pilot Operating Handbook
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This manual must be carried in the airplane at all times.
This airplane is to be operated in compliance with information and limitations contained herein.
AEROPRAKT-32
A32-103-POH
AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32)
103
XX.XX.20XX
Yuriy Yakovlyev
Chief designer
XX.XX.20XX
Aeroprakt Ltd.
24, Polyova str., Kyiv, Ukraine
Tel: 0038 044 496-77-21
Fax: 0038 044 496-77-31
e-mail:
aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com
www.aeroprakt.kiev.ua

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  • Page 1 Aeroprakt Ltd. 24, Polyova str., Kyiv, Ukraine Tel: 0038 044 496-77-21 Fax: 0038 044 496-77-31 e-mail: aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com www.aeroprakt.kiev.ua AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Airplane Model: AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32) Airplane Registration Number: Airplane Serial Number: Date of issue: XX.XX.20XX Approved by: Yuriy Yakovlyev...
  • Page 2 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH RECORD OF MANUAL REVISIONS No part of this manual may be reproduced or changed in any manner without a written consent of the Manufacturer. Any revision of the present manual, except actual weighing data, must be recorded in the following table according to information from the Manufacturer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Table of contents Introduction ........................5 1 General information ..................... 6 1.1 General description of the airplane ................. 6 1.2 Airplane specifications .................... 6 2 Limitations ........................7 2.1 Airspeeds and Airspeed Indicator markings ............7 2.2 Service ceiling ......................
  • Page 4 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 6.2 Installed equipment list ..................24 7 Airplane and Systems Descriptions ................. 26 7.1 General ......................... 26 7.2 Airframe......................... 26 7.3 Landing gear ......................26 7.4 Engine and its controls ..................27 7.5 Propeller ........................ 27 7.6 Fuel system ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The following ASTM standards have been and/or shall be used for the design, construction and continued airworthiness of this Aeroprakt-32 (A-32) airplane: F2245-18 Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane,...

  • Page 6: General Information

    1 General information 1.1 General description of the airplane AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32) is a two-seat, high-wing strut braced monoplane of "classic" aerodynamic layout with closed cockpit, non-retractable landing gear with steerable nose wheel, Rotax-912 engine with tractor three-blade on-ground adjustable pitch propeller.

  • Page 7: Limitations

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 2 Limitations 2.1 Airspeeds and Airspeed Indicator markings Airspeed limitations and corresponding IAS values are given in the table below. Scheme of color markings of airspeed indicator is shown on Fig. 1. Its explanation is given in the table below.

  • Page 8: Service Ceiling

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 2.2 Service ceiling Service ceiling of A-32 with Rotax-912ULS (100 hp) engine is equal to at least 5000 m (16 000 ft). However A-32 has neither pressurized cockpit nor oxygen equipment and therefore may not be used for high-altitude flight.

  • Page 9: Engine

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 2.6 Engine Engine data and operational limitations are given in the table below: Engine manufacturer BRP-Rotax GmbH&Co KG, Austria Engine model Rotax-912ULS Take-off performance 73.5 kW Max. continuous performance 69 kW Take-off speed 5800 rpm (max. 5 min.) Max.

  • Page 10: Emergency Procedures

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 3 Emergency procedures 3.1 General This section contains recommendations to the pilots in case of emergency in flight. However such situations, caused by airframe or engine malfunction are extremely rare provided that pre-flight inspections and checks are performed regularly.
  • Page 11 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 3.2.3.2 in level flight 1. Airspeed – 110 km/h (59 kts) – best glide. 2. Landing area – SELECT (consider altitude and wind). 3. Engine – RESTART (if time and altitude permit), see section 3.2.4.
  • Page 12 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 3.2.7 Fire in flight 1. Ignition – OFF. 2. Fuel valves – CLOSE. 3. Yoke/Stick – PUSH to descend. 4. Airspeed – BELOW 240 km/h (130 kts). 5. Landing area – SELECT (consider altitude and wind).
  • Page 13 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 3.2.13 Inadvertent spin 1. Rudder pedals – FULLY AGAINST ROTATION. 2. Yoke/Stick – PUSH slightly forward of neutral. 3. Rotation stopped – rudder pedals NEUTRAL. 4. Speed reached 110 km/h (59 kts) – PULL YOKE GENTLY to recover from diving.
  • Page 14 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 3.2.15.3 Powerplant instruments failure (Tachometer, oil, water and exhaust temperature indicators, fuel quantity indicator) 1. IGNORE powerplant instruments readings. 2. Engine rpm – CONTROL by engine noise. 3. Follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.

  • Page 15: Normal Procedures

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 4 Normal Procedures 4.1 General This section describes normal procedures recommended for safe operation of the A-32. 4.2 Preflight check Pilots must inspect the general condition of the airplane during its preflight check. The airplane must have no damage or maladjustments that may be critical for the flight safety.
  • Page 16 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 3. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE and SECURE. 4. Fuel leaks – NONE. 5. Fuel tank vent outlet – CLEAN and INTACT. 6. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – INTACT. 7. Flaperon clamp – REMOVED.

  • Page 17: Fuel Levels, Fuel Valve Settings And Respective Actions

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 6. Fuel leaks – NONE. 7. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE and SECURE. 8. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – INTACT. 9. Wing and strut attachment fittings and bolts – IN PLACE, INTACT and SECURE.

  • Page 18: Engine Starting

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 4.4 Engine starting 4. Starter key – INSERT, set to ON. 5. Fuel level – CHECK (see 4.3). 6. Fuel valves – CHECK (see 4.3). 7. Throttle – IDLE. 8. Doors – check CLOSED. 9. Choke lever (cold engine only) – set FULLY FORWARD.

  • Page 19: Normal Takeoff

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 4.7 Normal takeoff 1. Rudder pedals – NEUTRAL. 2. Brakes – RELEASE. 3. Throttle – gradually FULL POWER. 4. Yoke/Stick – elevator NEUTRAL, ailerons AGAINST CROSSWIND. 5. Rudder pedals – maintain takeoff direction. 6. Yoke/Stick – PULL gently to lift the nose wheel at 40 km/h.

  • Page 20: Normal Landing

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 2. Flaps – EXTEND position 1. Wind stronger 8 m/s (16 kts) – FLAPS UP. 3. Elevator trim tab – ADJUST as required. 4. Approach speed on final – 100 km/h (54 kts), +10 km/h (5 kts) in rain or strong turbulence.

  • Page 21: Balked Landing

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 4.14 Balked landing 1. Throttle – gradually FULL POWER. 2. Descent – DISCONTINUE. 3. Speed – accelerate to at least 100 km/h (54 kts) flying level. 4. Climb – at 100 km/h (54 kts). 5. Flaps – RETRACT SLOWLY at safe altitude.

  • Page 22: Performance

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 5 Performance 5.1 General This section contains performance data of A-32 airplane of standard (basic) configuration at maximum takeoff weight in the following environmental conditions: ICAO standard atmosphere (ISA), mean sea level (MSL), no wind, hard and even runway. Those data may vary depending upon the configuration and technical condition of a particular aircraft and actual environmental conditions of its operation.

  • Page 23: Weight And Balance And Equipment List

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 6 Weight and Balance and Equipment List This section contains information about weight and balance requirements for the safe operation of the airplane. It is responsibility of the pilot in command to ensure before every flight that weight and balance of the airplane remains within the specified limits.

  • Page 24: Installed Equipment List

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH C.G. position for the maximum take-off weight: Weight, CG arm, Moment, × Item kg×m/lbs×inch kg/lbs m/inch Empty airplane Crew (2×xx.x kg) Baggage Fuel (2×xx l) Total: = Total moment / Total weight Note: X must be between 1.529 m and 1.780 m (19% and 37% MAC) as shown in Fig.
  • Page 25 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Equipment description and Part No. Weight, kg CG arm, m...

  • Page 26: Airplane And Systems Descriptions

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7 Airplane and Systems Descriptions 7.1 General This section provides description and operation of the airplane and its systems. Some equipment described herein is optional and may not be installed in the airplane. Refer to Section 9, Supplements, for details of other optional systems and equipment.

  • Page 27: Engine And Its Controls

    The engine can be optionally fitted with an air intake pre-heater box designed by Aeroprakt, which improves engine operating conditions, preventing carburetor icing in cold weather and increasing the engine output in hot weather. 7.5 Propeller A-32 airplane may be fitted with any propeller, approved by Aeroprakt Ltd.

  • Page 28: Fuel System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.6 Fuel system The fuel system (see Fig. 3) includes two wing fuel tanks (1,2), fuel lines (5,6,9,10,12,14,16,18,20,21,22), two shut-off valves (7,8), fuel sediment collector (13), fuel filter (15), fuel pump (19), return line (26), drain line (27) and drain valve (28). The fuel tanks (11.9 (15.05) US gal each) are located at the wing root between the spar and aft...
  • Page 29 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 3. Fuel system schematic...

  • Page 30: Airplane Control Systems

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.7 Airplane control systems Airplane control systems include control systems for drooping ailerons (flaperons), elevator with trim tab, rudder and nose wheel, engine and brakes. The control system is combined consisting of foot- and hand-actuated subsystems.
  • Page 31 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.7.2 AMHT antiservo/trim tab control system The AMHT antiservo/trim tab is used for controlling the force on control yokes in pitch. Fig. 5 AMHT antiservo/trim tab control system The AMHT antiservo/trim tab control system (Fig. 5) is combined, it consists of a lever (1), two Ø1.5 mm (1/16 in) cables (2), a rocker (3), a friction clamp (9) and a rod (4).
  • Page 32 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.7.3 Rudder and nose wheel control system The rudder and nose wheel control system (Fig. 6) is combined, it consists of pedals, nose landing gear strut control rocker, two pushrods, two Ø2.5 mm (3/32 in) cables, passing through two front and two rear pulleys.
  • Page 33 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.7.4 Control system of flaperons (drooping ailerons) The airplane is equipped with flaperons (drooping ailerons), which serve as both ailerons and flaps. The flaperon control system ensures independent function of flaperons as ailerons and flaps by means of aileron drooping (flap extension) mechanism. The flaperon control system (Fig.
  • Page 34 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH pulleys (12) on aft of the frame No.3 low in the middle, two pulleys (13) on aft of the frame No.3 low on the sides, and two pulleys (14) on the frame No.3 up near the rear wing attachment points.
  • Page 35 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.7.5 Engine controls Fig. 9 Engine RPM controls The engine control system includes engine RPM (throttle) controls, engine starting fuel mixture (choke) controls, carburetor heating controls (with air intake box installed). The engine starting fuel mixture (choke) control are located on the central console and are accessible from both right and left side pilot seat.
  • Page 36 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 10 Engine pre-start mixture control...
  • Page 37 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 11 Carburetor heating control To set the carburetor heating to OFF – PUSH the control knob (3) forward – the shutter is set to its lower (open) position and ambient cold air comes through the air intake on top of the engine cowling.
  • Page 38 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 12. Brake control system...

  • Page 39: Instrument Panel

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.8 Instrument panel This airplane has the following flight instruments set and instrument panel arrangement: Fig. 13. Instrument panel...
  • Page 40 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Numbers in Fig. 13 denote the following: 1. NO CHARGE indicator and marking 2. ALARM indicator and marking 3. Placard with passenger warning: THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT...

  • Page 41: Full And Static Pressure System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.9 Full and static pressure system The full and static pressure probe (1) (see Fig. 14) is located on the left wing strut. It supplies the air pressure to the altimeter and the airspeed, vertical speed (if installed), angle of attack (if installed) indicators (6).

  • Page 42: Electrical System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.10 Electrical system Electrical system of A-32 serves for generation of electrical power and supplying it to the onboard electrical consumers. When engine is running (at RPM above 1400), electrical power is generated by the engine alternator, converted by a rectifier-regulator (located on the firewall) and is supplied to the consumers and stored in a 12V DC 18Ah battery, located behind the left pilot seat.
  • Page 43 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 15. Wiring diagram of A-32 electrical system (main)
  • Page 44 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 16. Wiring diagram of Dynon SkyView system installation (page 1)
  • Page 45 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 17. Wiring diagram of Dynon SkyView system installation (page 2)
  • Page 46 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 18. Wiring diagram of Dynon SkyView system installation (page 3)
  • Page 47 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 19. Wiring diagram for installation of the Funkwerk ATR833 radio Fig. 20. Wiring diagram for installation of the Funkwerk TRT800H transponder...
  • Page 48 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 21. Wiring diagram for installation of PTT buttons...

  • Page 49: Seats And Harness Belts

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 7.11 Seats and harness belts The airplane is equipped with adjustable 4-position seats with rigid structure and soft cushions. The seats are hinged at the front to a transverse beam and at the rear they are resting on nylon support at the lower part of the frame No.3.
  • Page 50 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH Fig. 22. Recovery system...

  • Page 51: Aircraft Ground Handling And Servicing

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 8 Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing 8.1 Introduction This section contains recommendations on aircraft ground handling and servicing important for safe and efficient operation of this aircraft. Besides owners/pilots should keep contact with the aircraft manufacturer in order to obtain in time all service bulletins relevant to their aircraft.

  • Page 52: Approved Fuel And Oil

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH open the oil tank, remove and clean the oil probe and turn the propeller several times until you hear the sound of air bubbles coming into the oil tank which means that the oil from the oil tank was pumped thus into the engine forcing the air from it back into the oil tank.
  • Page 53 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 6. Disconnect the wing at its forward and rear attachment points. After disconnecting the wings it is recommended to insert all the fasteners back and lock them with safety wire or pins not to loose them. Also secure with safety wire the spherical bearings in the forward and rear wing attachment fittings.
  • Page 54 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 8.6.2 Removal of the AFHT Remove the AFHT (see Fig. 25) as follows: 1. Remove the tail fairing of fuselage. 2. Disconnect the control rod from the antiservo/trim tab arm. 3. Disconnect the control rod from the AFHT arm.
  • Page 55 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 8.6.3 Propeller removal Before dismantling the engine from the aircraft remove the propeller as follows: - undo and remove the attachment bolts; - remove the propeller by pulling gently by its hub. When installing the engine on the aircraft propeller should be installed in reversed order.

  • Page 56: Supplements

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 9 Supplements 9.1 General This section contains information concerning the particular configuration of this airplane (list of installed equipment) along with its actual empty weight and balance data. Any additional manuals for the installed equipment are indicated here.

  • Page 57: List Of Installed Equipment

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 9.6 List of installed equipment All equipment installed or replaced in this airplane must be listed in the table below. The equipment affecting weight and balance of the airplane must be also listed in the table of the section 6.2 Installed equipment list.

  • Page 58: Actual Empty Weight And Cg Position Data

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 9.7 Actual empty weight and CG position data This subsection contains information about the actual empty weight and respective CG position of the airplane. After final assembly, major repair/overhaul, replacement and/or additional installation of any equipment the aircraft must be weighed and respective weight...

  • Page 59: Airplane Flight Training Supplement

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 9.8 Airplane Flight Training Supplement Flight training on Aeroprakt-32 airplane foresees 5 hours of flying in accordance with the normal flight procedures, described in Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). It covers the following: 1. Preflight preparation including determining the takeoff mass and airplane CG position, preflight check and preflight servicing of the airplane.
  • Page 60 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 2. Taxiing is described in the section 4.5. Airfield traffic shall be performed in accordance with the airfield traffic diagram. Before lining up full and free movements of the flight controls must be checked. 3. After lining up the engine power setting shall be increased to full and takeoff shall be performed.
  • Page 61 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH 9.8.4 Balked landing Balked landing (go around) situation occurs due to errors made during approach which can not be corrected or in case if an obstacle is suddenly detected on the runway. The balked landing procedure is described in the section 4.14.

  • Page 62: Airplane Owner Feedback To Manufacturer

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-103-POH touching the ground before the other. During the landing roll the nose wheel shall be kept lifted as long as possible and the heading shall be maintained using the rudder pedals. Immediately before the nose wheel is finally touching the ground the rudder pedals shall be set neutral in order to prevent the side load on the nose leg.

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