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- Page 1 – Callsign: OK RUL 91 AEROPILOT Ltd. Jeníkovská 1815 28601 Čáslav Phone +420 605 296 563 Fax +420 327 371 352 www.aeropilotcz.com CIN: 27108431 TIN: CZ27108431 F l i g h t a n d O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Serial Number: 1203 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Ten Rules of Safe Flying ....................... 4 Instructions for use ........................ 5 Important information ......................5 Location of decals ......................... 5 Flight manual data ........................8 Data on commissioning ......................8 Record of aircraft operator / owner .................. - Page 3 Serial Number: 1203 5.17 Actions after landing ......................30 5.18 Stopping the engine ......................30 5.19 Stopping the aircraft, parking ..................31 5.20 Flying in rain, snow ......................31 5.21 Assembly and disassembly of the aircraft ............... 31 5.22 Long-term storage and transport ..................32 5.23 Determining the location of centre of gravity ..............
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Page 4: Introduction
Serial Number: 1203 Introduction Ten Rules of Safe Flying I. Observe all regulations applicable to operation of ultralight (UL) aircraft. II. Do not overestimate your piloting skills and never show off in front of spectators. Quite to the contrary, practice emergency landing at suitable locations. III. -
Page 5: Instructions For Use
Serial Number: 1203 Instructions for use 1) This Manual is issued by aircraft manufacturer and it is recommended being kept on board of the aircraft during each flight. 2) Records shall be made legibly and indelibly, no page may be torn out of the Manual. 3) Manual with complete records forms a part of the aircraft technical documentation. - Page 6 Serial Number: 1203 B) Operating data and limitations OPERATING DATA AND LIMITATIONS – Call Sign RUL 91 Type/Name LEGEND 540 Serial No./Year of manufacture 1203/2011 Empty weight 322kg Max. take-off weight 472.5kg Payload 143kg Stall speed 63kmph Never exceed speed 255kmph Max.
- Page 7 Serial Number: 1203 C) Registration decal SLZ REGISTRATION DECAL – Call Sign RUL 91 Type/Name LEGEND 540 Manufacturer AEROPILOT Ltd. Serial No./Year of manuf. 1203/2012 Empty weight 322kg Max. take-off weight 472.5kg Payload 143kg Location: center tunnel, in front of central control.
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Page 8: Flight Manual Data
Serial Number: 1203 Flight manual data Data on commissioning Ultralight aircraft, aerodynamically-controlled. Name/Model: LEGEND 540 The aircraft has obtained ULL type certificate. -
Page 9: Record Of Aircraft Operator / Owner
Serial Number: 1203 Record of aircraft operator / owner Aircraft owner: AEROPILOT Ltd. Name: Jaromír Smékal, Ing. Address: Jeníkovská 1815, 28601 Čáslav Birth Certificate (CIN): CZ27108431 Date, from – to: Call Sign: OK–RUL 91 Change of Owner: ............Name: ................ -
Page 10: Aircraft Data
Serial Number: 1203 Aircraft data Aircraft data Model Airframe ULLa Engine Propeller Rescue System Woodcomp GALAXY AEROPILOT Ltd. Rotax 912 ULS Manufacturer Varia 170/2R 5/560 1909.11.1415 Serial No. 1203 6.779.011 22042 5662 Place & Year of 2012 2011 2012 2011... -
Page 11: Aircraft Drawing
Serial Number: 1203 Aircraft drawing... -
Page 12: Brief Technical Description
Serial Number: 1203 Brief technical description Characteristic The Legend ultralight aircraft is a two-seat, strut high-wing monoplane of all-composite structure designed for sport, recreational or tourist flying. Favourable flight characteristics make the aircraft suitable for flight training. Sufficient performance allows glider towing. The aircraft features spacious crew and baggage compartments. -
Page 13: Controls
Serial Number: 1203 Caution! Neither of the engines mentioned above is certified as an aircraft engine. Even with utmost attention during engine manufacture, engine failure may occur at any time during flight and the pilot bears full responsibility for the consequences. According to UL1 regulation, the pilot must always select bearing and altitude allowing him/her to glide down and land safely at suitable location. -
Page 14: Aircraft Equipment
Serial Number: 1203 15° / 30° / 45° Flaps deflections Horizontal tail plane span 2.8m Horizontal tail plane surface 2.24m Vertical tail plane surface 1.04m Control surface deflections: ..23° Ailerons down ..12° Elevator ..21° down ..10° Rudder left .. - Page 15 Serial Number: 1203 Type Serial No. Exhaust-gas thermometer …………… Fuel-pressure gauge EMRS Manifold pressure gauge …………… …………… Radio ATR 500 505867 11 Transponder EM 800 908094-11 (b) Ballistic Rescue System Model, manufacturer, serial No. GALAXY 5/560 Activation By pulling the handle on central panel Descent speed, max.
- Page 16 Serial Number: 1203 Equipment layout Drawing: - Starter button - Transponder - Speedometer - Rescue system - Compass - Oil cooler flap - Altimeter - Right fuel tank cock - Climb and descent indicator - Left fuel tank cock - Ball - Propeller pitch crank - RPM - Two-needle fuel level gauge...
- Page 17 Serial Number: 1203 Central controller functions Drawing - Flaps extend - Flaps retract - Engine throttle - Wheel brake/parking brake...
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Page 18: Operating Limits
Serial Number: 1203 Operating limits Speeds All speeds stated in this Manual are Indicated Air Speeds IAS! Never-exceed speed, V = 255kmph This speed must not be exceeded under any circumstances! Stalling speed at maximum take-off weight and at the landing configuration, V 60kmph Maximum allowed speed with flaps fully deflected, V... -
Page 19: Weights
Serial Number: 1203 Weights Minimum crew weight: 60kg Maximum payload: 143kg Maximum take-off weight: 472.5kg Empty weight 322kg Maximum COG locations from front edge of wing: Forward limit 21.6% bMAC Aft limit: 35.6% bMAC Max. baggage weight 15kg Allowed turns Tight turns up to 60°... - Page 20 Serial Number: 1203 2) During take-off (in air) Maintain speed 120kmph minimum Less than 300ft above terrain – land in the direction of flight, manoeuvring the aircraft out of obstructions Detect wind direction and speed Apply flaps as necessary ...
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Page 21: In Case Of Fire
Serial Number: 1203 Safety landing Safety landing is generally made in case of loss of orientation, worsening of weather, low fuel, and/or sudden incapacitation of pilot. Always follow the recommendations listed below: Select suitable landing location depending on wind direction and terrain/cover ... -
Page 22: In Case Of Vibrations
Serial Number: 1203 d) In flight Speed 120kmph Shut off fuel cock Open the throttle as much as possible Switch off heating, if switched on Switch off ignition after all fuel in the carburetors is consumed and engine stops ... -
Page 23: Landing Gear Failure
Recovering from unintentional spin Intentional spins are prohibited. The aircraft has never been tested in this flight regime. Legend 540, if flown in normal conditions, keeping with operating limits and with careful piloting, does not exhibit tendency to spinning. Recovering from unintentional spin ... -
Page 24: Standard Procedures
Serial Number: 1203 Standard procedures Pre-flight inspection... -
Page 25: Refueling
Serial Number: 1203 Cabin Ignition off Main switch on, check fuel level, check instruments Main switch off Check range of movement of all controls, condition of safety harnesses Remove loose objects from cabin, check canopy – cleanliness ... -
Page 26: Checks On Entering The Cabin
Serial Number: 1203 Refueling from storage containers Position stairs or chair next to wing. Protect wing surface by suitable mat. Fuel containers, if made of metal, must be connected to grounding point of aircraft. Open fuel tank. ... -
Page 27: Engine Test
Serial Number: 1203 Throttle - idle setting when starting cold engine; up to 10% throttle when engine is warm Electric fuel pump on Check area in front and around propeller Switch ignition on. Start the engine. ... -
Page 28: Take-Off
Serial Number: 1203 Apply flaps – 15° position Center the trim Set propeller to low pitch Unlock rescue system Switch on secondary fuel pump Check that the runway, including final approach, is clear Switch transponder to STAND BY mode ... -
Page 29: Mandatory Actions After Take-Off
Serial Number: 1203 5.10 Mandatory actions after take-off (height above terrain 150ft) Retract flaps Switch off electric fuel pump and check fuel pressure Radio - communicate Reduce engine throttle to approx. 5000rpm Adjust the propeller pitch to “level flight” 5.11 During flight ... -
Page 30: Landing
Serial Number: 1203 5.15 Landing Speed 90–100kmph 30° position Flaps Trim As necessary At approx. 5m height above runway, start pulling the yoke to reduce descent rate; at approx. 0.5m above runway, let the plane to loose speed gradually, until the touch down. ... -
Page 31: Stopping The Aircraft, Parking
Serial Number: 1203 5.19 Stopping the aircraft, parking Taxi very carefully before stopping the aircraft, paying attention to obstacles and terrain Brake the aircraft and shut off the engine Secure the rescue system Secure the aircraft against movement (use wedges, anchors, brakes) 5.20 Flying in rain, snow There are no special requirements during flying in rain or snow. -
Page 32: Long-Term Storage And Transport
Serial Number: 1203 that both flaps are in the same position. Install cabin ceiling covers, check function of ailerons and flaps, screw-on anchoring lugs 3) Disassembly Drain all fuel Remove ceiling covers Remove and move strut covers ... -
Page 33: Determining The Location Of Centre Of Gravity
Serial Number: 1203 5.23 Determining the location of centre of gravity Place the aircraft on horizontal floor, with its wheels positioned on three scales (one scale for each wheel). 1) Weighing for aft centre of gravity Move seats to rearmost position ... - Page 34 Serial Number: 1203 Weight and balance record of the aircraft LEGEND 540 Aircraft Engine Propeller Rescue system TYPE LEGEND 540 ROTAX 912 ULS Galaxy 6/473SD Serial number C.G. position calculation C.G. Centre of gravity calculation Weight calculation Gp.Lp T[mm] [mm] = L...
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Page 35: 25-Hour Inspection
Serial Number: 1203 Periodic inspections 25-hour inspection Remove top cowling of engine Check condition and leaks of fuel system Check condition and leaks of oil system Check condition and leaks of cooling system Check exhaust system for cracks and leaks ... - Page 36 Serial Number: 1203 2) Airframe service a) Remove seats, remove ceiling covers, remove tail surfaces cover, remove landing gear covers. b) Check condition and function of control cables, rods, their securing, check for any jerks or contact between control elements and airframe parts (save for bumpers intended to limit movement range).
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Page 37: Performance
Serial Number: 1203 Performance Speed measurement system calibration km/h km/h km/h km/h... -
Page 38: Stall Speeds
Serial Number: 1203 Stall speeds Height loss Conditions: Max. TOW, Flaps km/h during engine at idle deflection recovery [ft] 0° 15° Horizontal flight 30° 0° 15° Turn with 30° bank angle 30° Take-off performance Take-off distance RUNWAY Take-off over 50 ft SURFACE run [m] obstacle... -
Page 39: Climbing Performance
Serial Number: 1203 Climbing performance Conditions: Max. Ideal climbing speed/rate continuous power 5500rpm, aircraft weight 1320 Ibs km/h IAS [m/s] 1500ft ISA 4000ft ISA 8000ft ISA Flight Performance data corresponding to boost pressure 24. Flight speed Altitude [ft Engine speed ISA] [rpm] km/h IAS... -
Page 40: Endurance And Range
Serial Number: 1203 Endurance and range The table lists fuel consumption, range and endurance. [ft ISA] 3000 ft Altitude Fuel on board Engine [rpm] 4400 4800 5000 5200 5500 speed Fuel [L/h] consumption km/h Flight speed Endurance [hh:mm] 8:20 7:09 6:40 5:33 5:00...
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