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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE SECTION 1 GENERAL I NDE X 1.1. INTRODUCTION 1.2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES 1.3. THREE-VIEW DRAWING OF THE AIRPLANE 1.4. MAIN DIMENSIONS 1.5. CONTROL SURFACES TRAVEL 1.6. ENGINE 1.7.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.1. INTRODUCTION The safe use of the aircraft in accordance with the instructions provided in this Flight Manual shall guarantee to you hours of safe and entertaining flying. We ask you to carefully read this Flight Manual. We ask you to make an appropriate use of this manual and to fully comply with the instructions, flight parameters and warnings listed below at any time you use the aircraft.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.3. THREE-VIEW DRAWING OF THE AIRPLANE The following figure is a three-view drawing of the aircraft CF-300. · The dimensions listed here (in mm) correspond to an aircraft weighting 472.5 kg with tires inflated at normal operating pressure.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.4. MAIN DIMENSIONS WING Wingspan 7,94 m Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) 1,3 m Wing Area 9,6 m Wing Loading 49,2 kg/m Aspect Ratio 6,75 Taper Ratio 2,133 Dihedral 4°...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.5. CONTROL SURF ACES TRAVEL Ailerons +15° -11° Elevator +20° -10° Trim +6° -30° Rudder +20° -20° Flaps 10° 20° 30° 1.6. ENGINE Model: ROTAX 912 ULS3 Manufacturer: Rotax Gmbh...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.9. LUBRICANT Lubrication system: Forced, with external tank. Lubricant (*): Use API “SG” type oil or similar. The type of lubricant used may vary with climatic conditions of use (see Table below).
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.10. COOLING LIQUID Cooling system: Mixed air/liquid cooling, with closed and pressurized circuit. Liquid (*): Use mainly those two types of cooling liquids: 1) Conventional based on ethylene glycol...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.12. LIST OF DEFINITIONS AND ABBREV ATIONS 1.12.1. Airspeeds Calibrated Airspeed: Indicated airspeed, corrected for installation and instrument errors. CAS equals TAS at standard atmospheric conditions (ISA) at medium sea level (MSL).
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.12.2 Flight Performance and Flight Planning DEMONSTRATED Crosswind component The maximum speed of the crosswind component at which the maneuverability of the airplane during take-off and landing has been effectively demonstrated during test flights.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.12.4. Weight and Balance Reference Datum (RD) An imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances for the center of gravity calculations are measured. Lever arm The horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity (of a component).
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.12.5. Meteorology Outside Air Temperature Indicated Altitude reading with altimeter set to 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg). Pressure Altitude Standard ICAO atmosphere in which: 3) The air is a dry perfect gas 4) The temperature at sea level is 15°C (59°F)
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.13. CONVERSION FACTORS 1.13.1. Conversion of units of measurement Multiply to obtain Temperature Fahrenheit [°F] Celsius [°C] Celsius [°C] Fahrenheit [°F] Force Kilograms [kg] 2.205 Pounds [lbs] Pounds [lbs] 0.4536...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 1 - General BY BLACKSHAPE 1.13.2. Conversion Liters / US Gallons LITERS US GALLONS US GALLONS LITERS 15,1 22,7 30,3 37,9 45,4 10,6 53,0 11,9 60,6 13,2 68,1 15,9 75,7 18,5 83,3 21,1 90,9...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE SECTION 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS I NDE X 2.1. INTRODUCTION 2.2. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS 2.3. AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS 2.4. ENGINE LIMITATIONS 2.5. OPERATING LIMITATIONS Engine 2.5.1. Oil pressure 2.5.2. Temperature 2.5.3.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.1. INTRODUCTION Section 2 of this Flight Manual comprises the operating limitations, instrument markings, airspeed indicator markings, and the limitation placards which are necessary for the safe operation of the airplane CF300, its engine, and standard systems and equipment.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.2. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS S P E E D K m / h I AS D E S C R I P T I O N Do not make full or abrupt control movement above this speed.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.3. AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Airspeed limitations and their meaning of use are reported in the table below: MARKING IAS Km/h EXPLANATION White arc 65-120 Km/h Flap operating speed range.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.4. ENGINE LIMITATIONS The following table shows the operating limitations of the engine installed on this aircraft. Please also refer to the Operation Manual of the manufacturer Rotax Aircraft Engines.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.5.5. Engine Start Operating Temperature - Max + 50°C - Min - 25°C 2.5.6. Fuel pressure - Max 0.4 bar – 5.8 psi - Min 0.15 bar – 2.2 psi 2.5.7.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.5.8. Engine performances table The following table optimizes engine performances as a percentage of power settings compared to the number of revolutions RPM: 2.5.9. Propeller For technical data, proper installation and maintenance of the propeller, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual of the manufacturer.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.6. POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTS MARKINGS The marks of the power plant and the meaning of the code of the colors are shown in the following table: YELLOW RED LINE...
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.9. CENTER OF GRAVITY The center of gravity (CG) is described in section 6, section 6.4.4. and calculated using the maximum take-off weight from the table of weights centering. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure, depending on the loading of the airplane, the correct weight and balance in flight line.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.12. MAXIMUM P ASSENGER SE ATING Maximum passenger seating: Back seat- one passenger · 2.13. FLIGHT CREW Max Flight Crew: Front Seat- one pilot · 2.14. KINDS OF OPERATION Permission is granted to visual flight VMC - Day VFR, in compliance with regulations of the country in which you are flying.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 2 – Operating limitations BY BLACKSHAPE 2.16. FUEL Refer to the Technical Description (Document RT002) to have information about fuel system. According with the ROTAX 912 ULS Operators Manual the authorized fuels is: AVGAS ·...
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE S I NDE X 3.1. INTRODUCTION 3.2. SPEED TO BE KEPT DURING AN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 3.3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST 3.3.1 Engine Failures 3.3.2 Emergency Landing 3.3.3...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 3.1. INTRODUCTION Section 3 includes the checklists and detailed procedures to be observed on a number of emergencies that might take place. Emergencies caused by aircraft malfunctioning – or by damage and malfunctioning – are extremely rare, provided all limitations, parameters and flight maneuvers are respected and pre/post flight inspections as well as appropriate calendar maintenance are duly carried out.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE – CHECKLIST 3.3.1 Engine Failures Engine Failure During Take -Off Run Engine Throttle IDLE Brakes As required Flaps Fuel Selector Ignition GEN/BATT Engine Failure Immediately After Take -Off...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE In-Flight Engine Failure Airspeed 120 km /h Engine Throttle Open 1/3 Carb. Heat OPEN Fuel Selector BOTH Ignition BOTH Electric Pum p Ignition START If No Im provem ent...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 3.3.2 Emergency Landing Emergency Power-Off Landing Airspeed 120 km /h Fuel Selector Ignition Seat Belts Fastened and Tightened Radio Comm unicate on 121,5 Mhz, give Location and Intentions...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE (11) After Touchdown: Brakes As Required Fuel Ignition GEN/BATT NOTE: If no suitable level landing area can be found, an up -hill landing should be performed if possible.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 3.3.5 Fire Engine Fire During Engine Start -Up on the Ground Engine Cranking CONTINUOUS IF THE ENGINE STARTS: Power High RPM for 2 - 3 m inutes Engine...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE Fire of Electrical Origin Including Smoke during flight BATT Cabin Ventilation CLOSE Cabin Heater CLOSE Fire Sm oother If fire is out and the electricity is required to continue the...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 3.3.6 Unintentional Flight Into Icing Area Leave the area of ice form ation through a change of altitude and/or flight direction. Fly to an area with a higher air tem perature.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 3.3.9 Electrical Failure Total Electrical Power Failure BATT Circuit Breaker If Tripped, Reset GEN/BATT CHECK ON If No Im provem ent Land as soon as Possible Generator Failure...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 3 – Emergency Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 3.3.11 Trim S ystem Failure Circuit Breaker CHECK, Reset if Tripped Trim Control CHECK Correct Operation If No Im provem ent Continue the flight norm all y considering a greater effort on the control stick 3.3.12...
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE SECTION 4 NORM AL OPERATING PROCEDURES I NDE X 4.1. INTRODUCTION 4.2. AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS 4.3. NORMAL OPERATION CHECKLIST 4.3.1. Pre-Flight Inspection 4.3.2. Before Starting the Engine 4.3.3.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 4.1. INTRODUCTION Section 4 contains checklists and describes extended procedures for the normal operation of the airplane. 4.2. AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS The following table contains the applicable airspeeds for maximum take-off and landing weight. The airspeeds may also be used for lower flight weights.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 4.3. NORMAL OPERATION CHECKLIST 4.3.1.Pre-Flight Inspection The PIC (Pilot-In-Command) user of the aircraft CF300, as the only responsible of everyone carried, must, before every flight, perform a complete inspection of the aircraft, known as “pre-flight inspection”.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE (b) Walk Around Check and Visual Inspection Document n° BPU/FM003 Rev 3 dtd 03/06/2014 Page 39-66...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE (1) Canopy and opening handle CHECK (2) Tank Cap CHECK closed (3) Left Main Landing Gear: (A)Main Leg Conditions (B)Shocks Conditions (C)Tire wear (D)Tire Pressure (4) Leading Edge and Wing Skin (LH):...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE (13) Right Flap and hinges: (A) CHECK Integrity and good conditions (B) CHECK plays and controls (14) Right Aileron: (A) CHECK Integrity and good conditions (B) CHECK control fittings attachment points, control and joints...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE CHECK level Oil Radiator Absence of leaks Fuel Circuit Absence of leaks Gascolator Bleeding Throttle control cables CHECK Air ducts and filters Visual Inspection Air-box (optional) CHECK...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 4.3.2. Before Starting the Engine WARNING BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, THE CANOPY MUST BE CLOSED AND LATCHED. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE CANOPY MUST STAY IN THE CLOSED AND LATCHED POSITION UNTIL THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE After starting: (11) RPM 2000 for 2 min then 2500 RPM (12) GEN (13) Electric Pump (14) CHOKE push CLOSED (15) AVIONIC (16) Engine Instruments CHECK (17) Oil pressure CHECK (max value, cold situation, 7 bar) 4.3.4.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE (5) Engine: (A)Oil temperature 50° - 110 °C (B)Oil pressure 2.0 – 5.0 bar (C)CHT Max 135 °C (6) Throttle 4000 RPM (1700 propeller) (7) Magnetos: Cycle L – BOTH – R Max Drop 300 (130 prop.)
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 4.3.7. Entering the runway (a) Parking brake (b) Electric Pump (c) GEN/BAT (d) Ignition BOTH (e) Flaps CHECK T/O Trim CHECK Neutral (g) Take Off Area / Final...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 4.3.9. Cruise (a) MAP / RPM (b) Engine: (A)Oil temperature 90° - 110°C (B)Oil pressure 2.0 – 5.0 bar (C)CHT Less than 135°C (c) Hot air carburetor As required 4.3.10.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE (n) Flaps (o) Landing Light, Switch OFF (p) Taxi to Parking Area (q) Engine Shut Down WARNING FOR STRONG HEADWIND, CROSSWIND, DANGER OF WINDSHEAR OR TURBULENCE: A HIGHER APPROACH SPEED SHOULD BE SELECTED.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 4 – Normal Operating Procedures BY BLACKSHAPE 4.3.14. Flight in Rain NOTE Flight performance might be reduced. T/O distance and maximum horizontal air speed might be especially affected. The influence on flight characteristics of the airplane might be subject to variation.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 5 - Performance BY BLACKSHAPE 5.1. INTRODUCTION Section 5 contains all the data necessary for complete and accurate flight planning, from take-off to landing. The data given in tables and diagrams have been determined using the following parameters: ·...
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 5 - Performance BY BLACKSHAPE 5.2.3 Stall Speeds Configuration: Engine at idle, CG at the forward limit, MTOW 472.5 kg. (This represents the worst possible condition) BANK ANGLE 0° 30° FLAP SETTING IAS / TAS IAS / TAS CRUISE –...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 5 - Performance BY BLACKSHAPE 5.2.5. Take-Off Take-Off Speeds and distance Dry runway, no slope, ISA , SL , flaps T/O, wind calm TOW (kg) Vr (km/h) T/O run To 15 m height 472.5...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 5 - Performance BY BLACKSHAPE 5.2.7. Cruising speed (True Airspeed) Fast cruise speed (TAS), 5500 rpm 5500 RPM Max Continuous Power TAS (km/h) 5.3 Rotax 912 S/ULS (100 hp) fuel consumption Document n° BPU/FM003...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 5 - Performance BY BLACKSHAPE 5.2. 8. Landing distance Conditions: - Throttle at idle - Maxim um T/O W eight - Approach speed……….100 km /h - Level Runway, paved - Flaps in landing position (LND, 30°) - MSL Landing distance over a 15 m (50 ft) obstacle …………….approx.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 5 - Performance BY BLACKSHAPE 5.3. NOISE DATA MT propeller Noise Measurement Method Maximum Allowable MTV-33-1-A German Noise Requirements for Aircraft 58.4 (LVL) NfL II 70/04 Document n° BPU/FM003 Rev 3 dtd 03/06/2014 Page 57-66...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BAL ANCE I NDE X INTRODUCTION AIRPLANE WEIGHING WEIGHING PROCEDURES 6.3.1. Preparation .3.2. Leveling .3.3. Weighing .3.4. C.G. Determination WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE 6.1. INTRODUCTION To obtain the performance, flight characteristics and safe operation described in this Flight Manual, the airplane must be operated within the permissible weight and balance envelope as described in Chapter 2.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE 6.2. AIRPL ANE WEIGHING Pre-weighing conditions: - equipment must be in accordance with the airplane equipment list - brake fluid, lubricant, cooling liquid and - unusable fuel, included...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE LEGEND Datum (reference) : FIREWALL CG : center of gravity X1 : Arm, datum to center line nose w heel X2L : Arm, datum to center line main LH w heel...
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE 6.3. WEIGHING PROCEDURE 6.3.1. Preparation 1. Weigh in a closed room and with a smooth floor 2. Remove all the objects left on board aircraft 3. Align the nose wheel and the flight controls 4.
CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE EQUIPMENT LIST WEIGHT AND BALANCE STANDARD CONFIGURATION (issue) W (g) X (mm) M/100 (g×mm) Desctription TOT (complete aircraft CG) : Document n° BPU/FM003 Rev 3 dtd 03/06/2014...
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHANGE The Pilot is in charge of filling this table with any additional equipment that is not part of the standard equipment provided by the manufacturer.
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CF 300 – Flight Manual sect. 6 – Weight and Balance BY BLACKSHAPE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Document n° BPU/FM003 Rev 3 dtd 03/06/2014 Page 66-66...
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