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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
A32-240-POH
AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32)
240
10.08.2022
Yuriy Yakovlyev
Chief designer
10.08.2022
Aeroprakt Ltd.
24, Polevaya str., Kiev, Ukraine
Tel: 0038 044 496-77-21
e-mail:
aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com
www.aeroprakt.kiev.ua

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  • Page 1 Aeroprakt Ltd. 24, Polevaya str., Kiev, Ukraine Tel: 0038 044 496-77-21 e-mail: aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com www.aeroprakt.kiev.ua AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Airplane Model: AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32) Airplane Registration Number: Airplane Serial Number: Date of issue: 10.08.2022 Approved by: Yuriy Yakovlyev Position: Chief designer Date of approval: 10.08.2022...
  • Page 2 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 A32-240-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 Operating weights and loading ................
  • Page 4 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 6 Weight and Balance and Equipment List ..............25 6.1 Actual empty airplane weight and CG position ............25 6.2 Computation of the CG position before flight ............26 6.3 Installed equipment list ..................27 7 Airplane and Systems Descriptions .................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Fax: +380 44 496-77-31 E-mail: aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com www.aeroprakt.kiev.ua Should the original manufacturer of the aircraft loose its ability to support this aircraft make and model, contact: AEROPRAKT Manufacturing Sp. z o.o.. Address: ul. Zadziele 10. 32-406 Zakliczyn, POLAND Tel.: +48 602 215854 E-mail:...

  • 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 A32-240-POH 2 Limitations 2.1 Airspeeds and airspeed indicator markings Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in the table below. All speed values are given for the maximum takeoff weight. Speed Description Remarks 230 km/h...

  • Page 8: Operating Weights And Loading

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 1 Airspeed Indicator markings 2.2 Operating weights and loading Maximum takeoff weight: 450 kg (992 lb). Empty weight: according to actual weighing. Maximum fuel weight: 65 kg (143 lb) – standard tanks; or 82 kg (181 lb) – optional tanks.

  • Page 9: Fuel Capacity And Type

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 2.6 Fuel capacity and type standard optional Capacity of tanks: 2×45 l (2×11.9 US gal) 2×57 l (2×15.05 US gal) Total fuel capacity: 90 l (23.8 US gal) 114 l (30.1 US gal) Total usable fuel: 88 l (23.3 US gal)

  • Page 10: Kinds Of Operation Limits

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH min. 0.15 bar (2.2 psi) antiknock properties min. RON 90 (min. AKI 91 ) min. RON 95 (min. AKI 91) EN 228 normal, EN 228 EN 228 super, European standard Fuel super, EN 228 super plus...
  • Page 11 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH • Fuel grade marking on the fuel inlet caps: Beside the above mentioned markings there is a fire-resistant aircraft identification plate made off 1 mm aluminum sheet that is attached with rivets to fuselage structure in a clearly visible place (left-hand side, rear vertical beam of the entrance door opening) with the required aircraft data engraved on the plate (see the picture below).

  • Page 12: Emergency Procedures

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 13 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 3.2.3.2 in level flight 1. Airspeed – 110 km/h (68 mph, 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 14 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 3.2.7 Fire in flight 1. Ignition – OFF. 2. Fuel valves – CLOSE. 3. Yoke/Stick – PUSH to descend. 4. Airspeed – BELOW 230 km/h (143 mph, 124 kts). 5. Landing area – SELECT (consider altitude and wind).
  • Page 15 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 (68 mph, 59 kts) – PULL YOKE GENTLY to recover from diving.
  • Page 16 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 17: Normal Procedures

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 18 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 19: Fuel Levels, Fuel Valve Settings And Respective Actions

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 20: Engine Starting

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 21: Normal Takeoff

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 22: Approach

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 4.11 Approach 1. Speed – REDUCE below 117 km/h (73 mph, 63 kts), minimum 90 km/h (56 mph, 49 kts). 2. Flaps – EXTEND position 1. 3. Elevator trim tab – ADJUST as required. 4. Approach speed on final – 90 km/h (56 mph, 49 kts), +10 km/h (6 mph, 5 kts) in rain or strong turbulence.

  • Page 23: Balked Landing

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 11. Brakes – soft field: DO NOT USE; short field – ENGAGE as required. Avoid braking at a high speed or nose wheel up! 4.14 Balked landing 1. Throttle – gradually FULL POWER. 2. Descent – DISCONTINUE.

  • Page 24: Performance

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 25: Weight And Balance And Equipment List

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 26: Computation Of The Cg Position Before Flight

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 6.2 Computation of the CG position before flight Before every flight pilot in command must make sure that the airplane takeoff weight and CG are within the specified safe limits. The airplane CG position from datum (engine flange) may be determined using the following formula: ��...

  • Page 27: Installed Equipment List

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 6.3 Installed equipment list This subsection contains a table with the list of the installed optional equipment affecting weight and balance of the aircraft. It is responsibility of the aircraft owner/operator that any such equipment installed in the aircraft after the date of its manufacture is listed in the table below.

  • Page 28: Airplane And Systems Descriptions

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 29: 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 30: Fuel System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 31 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 3. Fuel system schematic...

  • Page 32: Airplane Control Systems

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 33 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 7.7.2 AFHT antiservo/trim tab control system The AFHT antiservo/trim tab is used for controlling the force on control yokes in pitch. Fig. 5. AFHT antiservo/trim tab control system The AFHT 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 bellcrank (3), a friction clamp (9) and a rod (4).
  • Page 34 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 bellcrank, two pushrods, two Ø2.5 mm (3/32 in) cables, passing through two front and two rear pulleys.
  • Page 35 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH (3/32 in) cables, passing through a system of pulleys, two inner and two outer bellcranks, two inner and two outer pushrods. Fig. 7. Control system of flaperons (drooping ailerons) The control force in roll applied by the pilot to the yoke 1 is passed via the pushrods (2) to the bellcrank (3) located on the control column (4).
  • Page 36 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 8. Flap extension mechanism position – 10±1°, 2 position – 20±1°. Aileron drooping (flap extension) angles: 1...
  • Page 37 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 controls are located on the central console and are accessible from both right and left side pilot seat.
  • Page 38 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 10. Engine pre-start mixture control Fig. 11. Carburetor heating control...
  • Page 39 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 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 40 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 12. Brake control system...

  • Page 41: Instrument Panel

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 7.8 Instrument panel This airplane has the following flight instruments set and instrument panel arrangement: Fig. 13...
  • Page 42 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Numbers in Fig. 13 denote the following: 1. NO CHARGE indicator and marking 2. ALARM indicator and marking 3. Data USB socket and marking 4. Placard with passenger warning: ANY AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES AND INTENTIONAL SPINNING ARE PROHIBITED! 5.

  • Page 43: Full And Static Pressure System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 7.9 Full and static pressure system This system supplies the full (dynamic) and static pressure of the outside air to the instruments measuring the flight parameters: airspeed, rate of climb and altitude. The system consists of the full and static pressure probe (1) and full (2) and static (3) pressure lines connecting the probe to the instruments (see Fig.

  • Page 44: Electrical System

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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...
  • Page 45 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 15 Wiring diagram of A-32 electrical system (main)
  • Page 46 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 16 Wiring diagram for installation of the SV-EMS-220 engine monitor...
  • Page 47 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 17 Wiring diagram for installation of the SV-HDX1100 SkyView...
  • Page 48 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 18 Wiring diagram for installation of the Trig TY91 radio Fig. 19 Wiring diagram for installation of the Trig TT21 transponder...
  • Page 49 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 20 Wiring diagram for installation of PTT buttons...

  • Page 50: Seats And Harness Belts

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 A32-240-POH Fig. 21 Recovery system...

  • Page 52: Aircraft Ground Handling And Servicing

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 A32-240-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: Disassembling And Assembling The Airplane

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Cockpit glass must be finally washed with plenty of water. It is recommended to let water dry and not to wipe it with a cloth as dust particles stuck in the cloth may scratch the glass.
  • Page 55 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH Fig. 23 Wing removal – wing-to-fuselage attachment points Fig. 24 Wing removal – wing strut attachment points 8.5.2 Removal of the AMHT Remove the AMHT (see Fig. 25) as follows: 1. Remove the tail fairing of fuselage.
  • Page 56 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH 3. Disconnect the control rod from the AMHT arm. 4. Unfasten the bolts of the AMHT attachment to fuselage and remove the AMHT. Insert all fasteners back and secure them. Fig. 25 Removal of the AMHT 8.5.3 Propeller removal...
  • Page 57 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-POH When installing the engine on the aircraft propeller should be installed in reversed order. Disassembled propeller should be carried in a soft package. 8.5.4 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 A32-240-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 A32-240-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 6.3 Installed equipment list.

  • Page 60: Actual Empty Weight And Cg Position Data

    AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-240-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 A32-240-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 A32-240-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 A32-240-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 A32-240-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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