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Page 2: Record Of Ownership
RECORD OF OWNERSHIP DATE NEW OWNERS NAME...
Page 3 INDEX PAGE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FLIGHT MANUAL OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 9-13 RIGGING PROCEDURE 14-17 PRE – FLIGHT INSPECTION CONTROLLING YOUR TRIKE FLYING SAFELY MAINTENANCE MANUAL TROUBLE SHOOTING 22-24 ENGINE PROBLEM ISOLATION CHART 25-26 AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE 27-28 ANNUAL INSPECTION TUNING INSTRUCTION FOR AN AQUILLA WING TRIMMING IN PITCH RECOMMENDED FACTORY JETTING Issue date: 01.07.86...
Page 4 GENERAL Insert picture here AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER: Solo Wings cc AIRCRAFT MODEL: Aquilla AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER: AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION NO: REGULATIONS: As laid down by the CAA and the Air Navigation Regulations. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:...
Page 5 AQUILLA 582 SPECIFICATIONS POWER PLANT Rotax 582 – 64HP, 2 cylinder, 2 stroke, liquid cooled, dual ignition WING AREA 14 square metres 15 square metres 16.5 square metres WING SPAN 10.5 metres EMPTY WEIGHT 195 kg’s MAXIMUM ALL UP WEIGHT 450 kg’s...
Page 6: Flight Manual
FLIGHT MANUAL INTRODUCTION We strongly recommend that you study this chapter of the manual as we feel that it could increase your general awareness in the air. Irrespective of your previous flying experience, unless that experience is already on a Trike, do not attempt to fly the AQUILLA without first getting some dual instruction from a qualified instructor.
Page 7: Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS POINTS TO REMEMBER The pilot must have his/her pilots licence with him in the aeroplane. You must have an “Authority to Fly Certificate” (this document has different names in different countries – such as “Microlight Flight Certificate” issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the country in which you reside and fly.
Page 8: Maintenance Requirements
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Again, the following is a guide only, the requirements of your country’s Civil Aviation Authority pertaining to the maintenance of microlight aeroplane takes precedence: The owner is responsible for the serviceability of his microlight aeroplane and has to ensure that it is in a fully serviceable condition prior to each flight.
Page 9 RIGGING PROCEDURE AQUILLA I Lay the wing bag on the ground with the zip facing up. Assemble the trapeze control bar and then turn the wing over. Now remove the wing bag. Insert the centre (nose) batten. Spread the leading edges. Ensure that the crossbar cables are on either side of the kingpost locating plug.
Page 10 RIGGING PROCEDURE – AQUILLA II Lay the wing bag on the ground with the zip facing up. Assemble the trapeze control bar and then turn the wing over. Now remove the wing bag. Insert the centre (nose) batten from the front Spread the leading edges.
Page 11 RIGGING PROCEDURE – TOP LASS Assembling the Top Lass wing from its bag Lay the wing on its back and open the bag. Assemble the trapeze with the wing nut on the corner. Assemble the two struts using the clevis pins on either corner of the trapeze. Turn it over and stand it on the trapeze.
Page 12 Insert all the battens Insert washout tubes and attach the sprog tubes with velcro straps. Tension the spreader bar cable.
Page 13 Insert the front airfoil tube into the top U-bracket with its pin and lift the wing. Place the airfoil tube in the bottom U-bracket position and insert the pin. Insert the locating bolt through the lower pylon. Wheel off the trailer NOW DO YOUR PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION...
Page 14: Pre-Flight Inspection
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION The pre-flight or visual exterior inspection is done before each and every flight. Spectators as well as other pilots like to look, feel, touch your aircraft, usually when you are not around! During the pre-flight inspection you need to make sure that nothing is missing or out of place and that no-one has tampered with the aircraft.
Page 15 PYLON Check the general condition of the pylon, look for cracks and elongation of hole. Check the front support attachment pin and ring. Check for free movement of hang point assembly and elongation of hangbolt hole. Check hinge point area for security, wear and tear – Brackets, bolts, locking bolt etc. Check that the safety cable between the pylon and the keel goes around the wing keel twice and is in front of the wing hangblock.
Page 16 582 ROTAX ENGINE Check the engine bolts and rubbers for security and wear. Check engine mount cradle as well as bolts and nuts. Check fuel system. From tank to filter to carburettor. Check all tubes for wear, leaks and to make sure they are secure. Check tank for water and contamination.
Page 17 BEFORE TAKE OFF Check that the passenger is securely strapped in and that he has no loose items that could fly into the propeller during flight. Ensure that his intercom, helmet and goggles are secure. Start the engine, let the aircraft move slowly forward and then check the brake. Taxi the aircraft to a safe operating area.
Page 18 CONTROLLING YOUR TRIKE TAXIING Once familiar with all the controls, your instructor will require that you become totally at home with the nose wheel fork, brake and throttle controls for ground handling. The footrests are attached directly to the nose wheel fork unit and the steering is thus similar to that of a tricycle.
Page 19: Flying Safely
FLYING SAFELY In the previous pages of this manual there seem to have been many “dire warnings” but in the interests of your safety and because we really want to encourage fun safe flying we are including a few more tips on how to keep flying for a long, long time. In particular we would like to highlight what has proven to be one of the most dangerous acrobatic manoeuvres:~ The Whipstall is defined as a stall break induced from an angle above 30 degrees.
Page 20 JETTING At sea level your Aquilla 582 will run best on standard main jet. If you are operating at higher altitudes +-3 000 ft, then it is advisable to use the Rotax chart for selecting jet size.
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Carburettor malfunctions can be identified by the following symptoms:~ FUEL / AIR MIX TOO RICH Engine noise is dull and intermittent. The condition grows worse when the engine is hot. The condition becomes worse when the choke is opened. The condition may improve slightly when the air filter is removed.
Page 22 ENGINE PROBLEM ISOLATION CHARTS ENGINE DOES NOT START AND NO SPARK:~ Switch not on or malfunction 1. Turn switch on or replace Spark plugs fouled oiled or damaged 2. Replace spark plugs Plug cap damaged, leaking or shorted 3. Replace plug cap 4.
Page 23 ENGINE WILL NOT START – FUEL WILL NOT IGNITE:~ Air leak between carburettor, silencer 1. Tighten mounting bolt and nut seal or intake manifold Carburettor adjusted incorrectly 2. Re-adjust the carburettor Water in carburetor 3. Disassemble and clean the carburettor 4.
Page 24 ENGINE BACKFIRES, HAS IRREGULAR RUNNING CONDITION:~ High tension lead wire shorting out 1. Replace complete ignition coil Fouled or incorrect spark plugs 2. Replace spark plugs or install spark (Heat range too hot) plugs having cooler heat range Air leak between intake manifold and 3.
Page 25: Airframe Maintenance
AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE RETIREMENT LIFE OF CRITICAL COMPONENTS Replace the following components at the hours or number of landings (whichever comes first) as indicated. After the first 1000 hours and at every 500 hours thereafter, the entire undercarriage must be stripped down for a complete inspection of every part. If components are corroded, the replacement period must be shortened by 50%, and all bolts and nuts must also be replaced as soon as excessive corrosion is noticed.
Page 26 WING PART HOURS LANDINGS Wing sail 1 500 15 000 Leading edge tube 1 500 15 000 Keel 1 500 15 000 Crossbar 1 500 15 000 Upright 1 500 15 000 Control bar 1 500 15 000 All flying and landing cables 1 000 10 000 All bolts, pins and nuts...
Page 27: Annual Inspection
ANNUAL INSPECTION AIRFRAME Carefully inspect the undercarriage for general condition Check installed systems and components for proper installation, security, defects and satisfactory functioning Check seats, safety belts and harness for wear and tear security Check engine and brake controls for correct installation, security of connections, condition and proper operation Check front and rear wheels for general condition and security of attachment Check brakes for condition, correct adjustment and operation...
Page 28 ROTAX 582 POWER PLANTS Inspect the entire engine for evidence of oil and fuel leaks Check all studs, nuts and other fasteners for security, condition and correct torqueing Check the compression of all cylinders (minimum 6.0 kg/m/3) Check the engine shock mounts for condition, security and correct installation Check the complete exhaust system for security, cracks, wiring of springs and general condition Check the engine controls for correct installation, operation, condition and security...
Page 29 TUNING INSTRUCTION FOR AQUILLA WING It is very important to achieve 100% trim with your wing. To check for this you need to fly level hands off for about 10 seconds. There should be no tendency for the wing to pull to either side. You may find that in smooth air and flying solo you can’t notice any turn.
Page 30 TRIMMING IN PITCH Moving your hang block gives you a wide range of trim speeds. The ideal hands off trim speed is 45 – 50 MPH (72 – 80 KPH). If you move the block back it makes the Aircraft climb better but there is more bar pressure when pulling in and roll is slower.
Page 31 RECOMMENDED FACTORY JETTING 532/582 532/582 Single carb Single carb Twin carb Twin carb Twin carb Twin carb with intake w/out intake with intake w/out intake with intake w/out intake silencer silencer silencer silencer silencer silencer Main Jet Idler Jet Needle Jet 2,70 2,72 2,68...