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Airplane Model:
Airplane Registration Number:
Airplane Serial Number:
Date of issue:
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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
A32-214-POH
AEROPRAKT-32 (A32)
N74GF
214
11.01.2022
Yuriy Yakovlyev
Chief designer
11.01.2022

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  • Page 1 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Airplane Model: AEROPRAKT-32 (A32) Airplane Registration Number: N74GF Airplane Serial Number: Date of issue: 11.01.2022 Approved by: Yuriy Yakovlyev Position: Chief designer Date of approval: 11.01.2022 This manual must be carried in the airplane at all times.
  • Page 2 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 (A32) airplane: F2245-16c Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane, F3198-18 Standard Specification for Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer’s Continued...

  • Page 6: General Information

    1 General information 1.1 General description of the airplane AEROPRAKT-32 (A32) 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 A32-214-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 A32-214-POH 2.2 Service ceiling Service ceiling of A32 with Rotax-912ULS (100 hp) engine is equal to at least 5000 m (16 000 ft). However A32 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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-POH 4 Normal Procedures 4.1 General This section describes normal procedures recommended for safe operation of the A32. 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 A32-214-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 A32-214-POH 5. Tie-down ring – REMOVED. 6. Fuel tank vent outlet – CLEAN and INTACT. 7. Fuel leaks – NONE. 8. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE and SECURE. 9. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – INTACT.

  • Page 18: Engine Starting

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-POH 5 Performance 5.1 General This section contains performance data of A32 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 A32-214-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 A32-214-POH C.G. position for the maximum take-off weight: CG arm, Moment, Item Weight, lbs × inch lbs×inch Empty airplane × 65.68 50639 Crew (2×70.0 kg) × 65.5 22925 Baggage × 91.3 1826 Fuel (2×57 l) ×...
  • Page 25 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Equipment description and Part No. Weight, kg CG arm, m...

  • Page 26: Airplane And Systems Descriptions

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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

    All engine systems (fuel, electrical, cooling) are assembled in accordance with Rotax-912 engine operation manual. 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.

  • Page 28: Fuel System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 web.
  • Page 29 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 3. Fuel system schematic...

  • Page 30: Airplane Control Systems

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-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 A32-214-POH (3/32 in) cables, passing through a system of pulleys, two inner and two outer rockers, two inner and two outer pushrods. Fig. 7. Control system of flaperons (drooping ailerons) The control force applied by the pilot to the control stick (1) is passed via the lever (2) to the cables (4) by cable’s terminals (3).
  • Page 34 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH The aileron drooping (flap extension) mechanism (Fig. 8) consists of a beam with lever (1) hinged to the upper rim of the frame No.3. Flap position setting is achieved with the fixer (2) having three holes for the pin (3) on the lever. Unfixing is achieved by bending the spring- like lever to the right.
  • Page 35 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 A32-214-POH Fig. 10 Engine pre-start mixture control...
  • Page 37 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 A32-214-POH the brake lever. The brake pads will remain pressed to the brake disc. To release the parking brake set its control lever to its initial position ('Parking brake OFF'). Fig. 12. Brake control system...

  • Page 39: Instrument Panel

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH 7.8 Instrument panel This airplane has the following flight instruments set and instrument panel arrangement: Fig. 13. Instrument panel Numbers in Fig. 13 denote the following: 1. NO CHARGE indicator and marking 2. ALARM indicator and marking 3.
  • Page 40 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH 5. Placard with operating limitations: OPERATE UNDER VFR ONLY NEVER EXCEED SPEED = 130 KTS IAS MAX CONTINUOUS ENGINE SPEED = 5500 RPM MAX TAKEOFF MASS = 600 KG (1320 LB) LIMIT LOAD FACTOR = +4.0 / -2.0 6.

  • Page 41: Full And Static Pressure System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 A32-214-POH 7.10 Electrical system Electrical system of A32 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 A32-214-POH Fig. 15. Wiring diagram of A32 electrical system (main)
  • Page 44 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 16. Wiring diagram of Dynon SkyView system installation (page 1)
  • Page 45 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 17. Wiring diagram of Dynon SkyView system installation (page 2)
  • Page 46 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 18. Wiring diagram of Dynon SkyView system installation (page 3)
  • Page 47 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 19. Wiring diagram for installation of Artex ELT 345 Fig. 20. Wiring diagram for installation of the Dynon SV-COM-425 radio...
  • Page 48 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 21. Wiring diagram for installation of WIG-WAG system Fig. 22. Wiring diagram for installation of windshield air fans...
  • Page 49 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 23. Wiring diagram for installation of PTT buttons...

  • Page 50: Seats And Harness Belts

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 51 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 24. Recovery system...

  • Page 52: Aircraft Ground Handling And Servicing

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 53: Servicing Fuel, Oil And Coolant

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH The best way to move the aircraft backward is to raise the nose wheel up by pressing the tail boom down near the fin (prior to that make sure there is no heavy load in the cockpit) and pull the aircraft by holding the tail boom and fin (do not apply load the horizontal tail).

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Care

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH 8.5 Cleaning and care Keeping the aircraft clean is essential for its efficient and safe operation. Pilots must make sure during the preflight check that the airplane is clean and free of corrosion. Airplane washing should be done using cloth or soft sponge abundantly soaked in water with addition of mild washing agents.
  • Page 55 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH Fig. 26. Wing removal – wing-to-fuselage attachment points Fig. 27. Wing removal – wing strut attachment points 8.6.2 Removal of the AFHT Remove the AFHT (see Fig. 28) as follows: 1. Remove the tail fairing of fuselage.
  • Page 56 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH 3. Disconnect the control rod from the AFHT arm. 4. Unfasten the bolts of the AFHT attachment to fuselage and remove the AFHT. Insert all fasteners back and secure them. Fig. 28. Removal of the AFHT 8.6.3 Propeller removal...
  • Page 57 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH When installing the engine on the aircraft propeller should be installed in reversed order. Disassembled propeller should be carried in a soft package. 8.6.4 Engine removal NOTE: Before engine removal drain the fuel remaining in the fuel lines! Engine removal shall be done in the following order: - remove the engine cowling panels;...

  • Page 58: Supplements

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 59: List Of Installed Equipment

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 60: Actual Empty Weight And Cg Position Data

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 61: Airplane Flight Training Supplement

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 62 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-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 63 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH 9.8.4 Balked landing Balked landing (go around) situation occurs due to errors made during approach which cannot 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 64: Airplane Owner Feedback To Manufacturer

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-214-POH 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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