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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
A32-060-POH
AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32)
N328AM
060
12.18.2017
Yuriy Yakovlyev
Chief designer
12.18.2017
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- Page 1 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Airplane Model: AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32) Airplane Registration Number: N328AM Airplane Serial Number: Date of issue: 12.18.2017 Approved by: Yuriy Yakovlyev Position: Chief designer Date of approval: 12.18.2017 This manual must be carried in the airplane at all times.
- Page 2 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 A32-060-POH 7 Airplane and Systems Descriptions ................. 25 7.1 General ......................... 25 7.2 Airframe......................... 25 7.3 Landing gear ......................25 7.4 Engine and its controls ..................26 7.5 Propeller ........................ 26 7.6 Fuel system ......................27 7.7 Airplane control systems ..................
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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 (A-32) airplane: F2245-16 Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane,... -
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 A32-060-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 A32-060-POH 2.2 Service ceiling Service ceiling of A-32 with Rotax-912ULS (100 hp) engine is equal to at least 5000 m (16 000 ft.). However A-32 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 A32-060-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 Maximum takeoff power: 100 h.p. Time limit at full power: 5 min (5800 rpm) Max. -
Page 10: Emergency Procedures
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 A32-060-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 A32-060-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 A32-060-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 A32-060-POH 3.2.15.3 Power plant instruments failure (Tachometer, oil, water and exhaust temperature indicators, fuel quantity indicator) 1. IGNORE power plant instruments readings. 2. Engine rpm – CONTROL by engine noise. 3. Follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.
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Page 15: Normal Procedures
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 16 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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.
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Page 17: Engine Starting
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 6. Fuel leaks – NONE. 7. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE and SECURE. 8. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – INTACT. 9. Wing and strut attachment fittings and bolts – IN PLACE, INTACT and SECURE. -
Page 18: Taxiing
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 15. Ignition – TEST at 4000 RPM holding brakes. 16. Oil pressure – check 2.0-5.0 bar (29-73 psi) at above 3500 RPM. 4.4 Taxiing 1. Throttle – IDLE. 2. Taxiway – CHECK CLEAR. 3. Coolant and oil temperature – CHECK. -
Page 19: Climb
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 8. Rudder pedals – maintain takeoff direction. 9. Liftoff – at 65 km/h (35 kts). 10. Accelerate to at least 90 km/h (49 kts) at 1-2 m (3-7 ft.) and start to climb. 11. Speed – SET best angle of climb speed V = 100 km/h (54 kts). -
Page 20: Short/Soft Field Landing
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 7. Flaps – RETRACT. 8. Brakes – ENGAGE as required. Avoid braking at a high speed or nose wheel up! 4.12 Short/soft field landing 1. Flaps – EXTEND FULLY. 2. Approach distance – REDUCE by side slipping when clear of obstacles. -
Page 21: Performance
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 22: Weight And Balance And Equipment List
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 23: Installed Equipment List
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH C.G. position for the maximum take-off weight: Weight, CG arm, Moment, Item × kg/lbs. m/inch kg×m/lbs×inch 724.2 × 62.4 45190 Empty airplane × 65.5 22925 Crew (2× 79.5 kg) Baggage × 91.3 4109 181.0 ×... - Page 24 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Equipment description and Part No. Weight, kg CG arm, m...
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Page 25: Airplane And Systems Descriptions
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 26: Engine And Its Controls
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. 7.5 Propeller A-32 airplane may be fitted with any propeller, approved by Aeroprakt Ltd. -
Page 27: Fuel System
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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... - Page 28 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 3. Fuel system schematic...
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Page 29: Airplane Control Systems
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 30 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 7.7.2 AFHT anti-servo/trim tab control system The AFHT anti-servo/trim tab is used for controlling the force on control yokes in pitch. Fig. 5. AFHT anti-servo/trim tab control system The AFHT anti-servo/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 31 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 32 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 7.7.4 Control system of flaperons (drooping ailerons) The airplane is equipped with flaperons (drooping ailerons), which serve as both ailerons and flaps. The flaperon control system ensures independent function of flaperons as ailerons and flaps by means of aileron drooping (flap extension) mechanism. The flaperon control system (Fig.
- Page 33 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 8. Flap extension mechanism position – 10±1°, 2 position – 20±1°. Aileron drooping (flap extension) angles: 1...
- Page 34 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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, and 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 35 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH panel. The front and rear Bowden cables are connected to each other with the worm clamp (7), inverting the control movement. Fig. 10. Engine pre-start mixture control...
- Page 36 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 37 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 12. Brake control system...
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Page 38: Instrument Panel
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 7.8 Instrument panel This airplane has the following flight instruments set and instrument panel arrangement: Fig. 13. Instrument panel... - Page 39 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Numbers in Fig. 13 denote the following: 1. NO CHARGE indicator and marking 2. Placard with passenger warning: THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS"...
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Page 40: Full And Static Pressure System
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 41: Electrical System
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 alternator, converted by a rectifier-regulator (located on the firewall) and is supplied to the consumers and stored in a 12V DC 19Ah battery, located behind the left pilot seat. - Page 42 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 15. Wiring diagram of A-32 electrical system (main)
- Page 43 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 16. Block diagram of Garmin G3X system installation...
- Page 44 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 17. Wiring diagram of Garmin G3X system installation (page 1)
- Page 45 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 18. Wiring diagram of Garmin G3X system installation (page 2)
- Page 46 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 19. Wiring diagram of Garmin G3X system installation (page 3)
- Page 47 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 20. Wiring diagram of Garmin G3X system installation (page 4)
- Page 48 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 21. Wiring diagram of Garmin G3X system installation (page 5)
- Page 49 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 22. Wiring diagram of Garmin G3X system installation (page 6)
- Page 50 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 23. Wiring diagram for installation of PTT buttons Fig. 24. Wiring diagram for installation of Artex ELT 345...
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Page 51: Seats And Harness Belts
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 52 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 25. Recovery system...
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Page 53: Aircraft Ground Handling And Servicing
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 54: Approved Fuel And Oil
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH If the engine is not operated for long time, oil from the engine will flow to the lowest point of the lubrication system, i.e. oil tank. So before checking the oil level on the cold engine... - Page 55 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 5. Remove the wing strut brace by disconnecting it from the wing and fuselage while holding the wing. 6. Disconnect the wing at its forward and rear attachment points. After disconnecting the wings it is recommended to insert all the fasteners back and lock them with safety wire or pins not to lose them.
- Page 56 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 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. 2. Disconnect the control rod from the anti-servo/trim tab arm.
- Page 57 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Fig. 28. Removal of the AFHT 8.6.3 Propeller removal Before dismantling the engine from the aircraft remove the propeller as follows: - undo and remove the attachment bolts; - remove the propeller by pulling gently by its hub.
- Page 58 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH Engine removal shall be done in the following order: - remove the engine cowling panels; - drain the cooling liquid and close all drain openings with plugs; - remove the water cooler; - drain the oil and close all drain openings with plugs;...
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Page 59: Supplements
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 60: List Of Installed Equipment
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 61: Actual Empty Weight And Cg Position Data
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 62: Airplane Flight Training Supplement
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 63 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH 2. Taxiing is described in the section 4.4. 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 64 AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-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 4.13.
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Page 65: Airplane Owner Feedback To Manufacturer
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-060-POH touching 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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