FLIGHT MANUAL US-LSA P2008 Manufacturer COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNAM S.r.l. Serial number: ________________ Build year: ___________________ Registration: __________________ Introduction This manual contains information to be furnished to the pilot as required by the FAA in addition to further information supplied by the manufacturer.
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Any revisions to the present Manual, except actual weighing data, must be recorded in the following table. New or amended text in the revised pages will be indicated by a black vertical line in the left-hand margin; Log of Revisions Revision No. Date released Chapters Approved By 25/11/2013 TECNAM 06/02/2014 TECNAM...
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SECTION 7 GROUND HANDLING & SERVICE ........................60 Introduction ................................60 Aircraft Inspection Periods............................60 Aircraft Alterations or Repairs ..........................60 Ground Handling ..............................60 7.3.1 Towing ................................60 7.3.2 Parking and Tiedown ............................60 7.3.3 Jacking ................................60 7.3.4 Leveling ................................60 7.3.5 Road Transport ...............................
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Abbreviations & Terminology Airspeed Terminology KCAS Calibrated Airspeed is the indicated airspeed corrected for position and instrument error and expressed in knots. KIAS Indicated Airspeed is the speed shown on the airspeed indicator and expressed in knots. KTAS True Airspeed is the airspeed expressed in knots relative to undisturbed air, which is KCAS, corrected for altitude and temperature.
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Airplane Performance and Flight Planning Terminology Crosswind is the velocity of the crosswind component for which adequate control of the airplane Velocity during takeoff and landing is guaranteed Usable fuel is the fuel available for flight planning Unusable fuel is the quantity of fuel that cannot be safely used in flight is the acceleration of gravity is the takeoff distance measured from actual start to wheel lift off point is total takeoff distance measured from start to clearing a 50’...
1.1 Introduction The P2008 is an high wing, two-place, single-engine airplane equipped with tricycle landing gear. It has metal wings and Stabilator and composite fuselage and vertical stabilizer. It is an ASTM compliant airplane designed to be flown by sport pilot rated pilots as well as higher rated pilots.
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THREE VIEW DRAWING Figure 1-1 General Views Wing Span 9.00 m (29.5 ft) Length 6.93 m (22.7 ft) Tail height 2.46 m (8.1 ft) Propeller ground clearance 310 + 40 mm (12.2 +1.6 in) Minimum ground steering radius 5.50 m (18.0 ft) NOTE •...
Number of blades Diameter 1730 mm (68”) (no reduction permitted) Type Fixed pitch – wood / composite Manufacturer Sensenich Model 2A0R5R70EN Number of blades Diameter 1778 mm (70”) (no reduction permitted) Type Fixed - ground adjustable pitch Spacer B-1805-81 TECNAM Spacer...
1.7 Airframe 1.7.1 Wing The wing is constructed of a central light alloy torque box; an aluminum leading edge is attached to the front spar while flap and aileron are hinged to rear spar. Flaps are constructed of a center spar to which front and rear ribs are joined; wrap- around aluminum skin panels cover the flap structure.
Release the lever when the desired position is found making sure that the locking pin reengages in the seat track. P2008 is equipped with standard bucket seat for the access to the baggage compartment. The same lever allows the pilot to regulate the seat in two position: 20° and 25° to increase the flight comfort.
1.7.10 Doors Standard doors feature a composite frame supporting a clear or tinted window. An internal safety latch mechanism is positioned in proximity of door's upper edge and must be used before flight to secure door. Mechanism rotates, before flight, to engage doorframe to cabin composite frame. 1.7.11 Baggage compartment The baggage compartment is located behind the seats.
The Sensenich 2 or 3 blades propellers are also allowed to be mounted with the Sensenich provided installation kit for Tecnam. For Propeller installation see the manufacturer’s AMM P/N 2A0 (2 Blades) and 3B0R5 / 3B0R5-FD (3 Blades). The propeller pitch must be always set following Tecnam related Job Card N° 448 (Sensenich 2/3 Blades Installation and Settings) to ensure the pitch will not allow the airplane to fly over the maximum legal 120KCAS and in order to avoid overspeeds which could damage the engine.
1.9 Electrical System The aircraft's electrical system consists of a 12 VoltDC circuit controlled by a Master switch located on the instrument panel. An integrated AC generator provides electricity and a 12 Volt battery placed in the fuselage or in the engine compartment.
1.9.4 Cylinder head temperature The cylinder head temperature gauge normally reads the number three cylinder head temperature. It also indirectly reflects the coolant temperature. The cylinder head temperature reads in degrees Celsius. NOTE The same fuse protects all temperature instruments. 1.9.5 Oil Pressure The oil pressure gauge is electric and is protected by a fuse.
1.10 Pitot and Static Pressure Systems The airspeed indicator system for the aircraft is shown below. On the left wing’s strut the Pitot tube (1) while on the fuselage’s sides there are two static ports (2). Two flexible hoses (3) feed the airspeed indicator (4), the altimeter (5) and the VSI (6) on the instrument panel.
1.11 Landing Gear The main landing gear consists of two special steel spring-leaf struts positioned crossways to fuselage for elastic cushioning of landing loads. The two steel spring-leaf struts are attached to the fuselage underside via the main girder. Two rawhide liners are inserted between each spring-leaf and the girder. Two bolts and nuts secure the individual spring- leaf to the edge of the girder via a light alloy clamp while a single bolt and nut secures the inboard end of the leaf-spring to the girder.
1.11.1 Brake System Figure 7-2 shows the brake system schematic diagram. The left and right wheel brakes are independent systems. The system has a reservoir (4) on the co-pilot’s brake pedals (1). The reservoir is directly connected to the brake master cylinders (3). Two flexible hoses connect the master cylinders on the co-pilot’s brake pedals to the master cylinders on the pilot’s brake pedals.
SECTION 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 2 Introduction Section 2 includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards necessary for safe operation of the P2008, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment. 2.1.1 Airspeed Limitations Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown below:...
2.1.3 Powerplant Limitations The following table lists operating limitations for aircraft installed engine: Engine manufacturer: Bombardier Rotax GmbH. Engine model: 912 ULS or S2 Maximum power: (see table below) Max Power Max rpm. Time max. kW (hp) rpm prop.(engine) (min) Max.
2.1.8 Lubricant Viscosity Use viscosity grade oil as specified in the following table: Warning Admissible pressure for cold start is 7 bar maximum for short periods Warning Use of Aviation Grade Oil with or without additives is not permitted 2.1.9 Coolant Coolant type and specifications are detailed into the “Rotax Operator’s Manual”...
2.1.13 Powerplant Instrument Markings Powerplant instrument markings and their color code significance are shown below: Red line Green arc Yellow arc Red line Instrument Minimum limit Normal operating Caution Maximum limit Engine Tach Rpm -------- 1400-5500 5500-5800 5800 Oil Temp. °C 90-110 50 - 90...
Warning Limit load factor could be exceeded by moving the flight controls abruptly to full control deflection at a speed above V (Maneuvering Speed). 2.1.18 Maneuvering Load Factor Limits Maneuvering load factors are as follows: Flaps 0° 2.1.19 Flight Crew Minimum crew for flight is one pilot seated on the left side.
2.1.21 Day VFR The airplane, in standard configuration, is approved only for day VFR operations under VMC: • Altimeter • Airspeed Indicator • Compass • Fuel Gauges • Oil Pressure Indicator • Oil Temp. Indicator • Cylinder Head Temp. Indicator •...
SECTION 3 WEIGHT & BALANCE 3 Introduction This section describes the procedure for establishing the basic empty weight and moment of the aircraft. Loading procedure information is also provided. 3.1 Aircraft weighing procedures 3.1.1 Preparation • Carry out weighing procedure inside closed hangar •...
3.2 Weighing report Model P2008____________S/N ________________ Date ________________ Datum Reference line W2=WL+WR Datum: Propeller support flange w/o spacer. - Equipment list, date: _____ meters Nose wheel weight W Plumb bob distance LH wheel LH wheel weight Plumb bob distance RH wheel RH wheel weight Average distance (A Bob distance from nose wheel...
3.3 Weight and Balance In order to compute the weight and balance of this aircraft, we have provided the following loading charts. This will reduce the amount of math you need. To compute weight and balance use the formula: Weight * Arm = Moment. Pilot &...
Get moments from loading charts Obtain the empty weight and moment from the most recent weight and balance Insert the weights and the moments for fuel, occupants and baggage from the previous chart Total the weight and the moment columns Divide the total moment by the total weight to get the arm Check that the total weight does not exceed maximum gross weight of 1320 pounds Check that the arm falls within the C.G.
SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE 4 Introduction This section provides all necessary data for accurate and comprehensive planning of flight activity from takeoff to landing. Data reported in graphs and/or tables were determined using: • “Flight test data” with conditions as prescribed by ASTM and bilateral agreements •...
4.2 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration Graph shows calibrated airspeed V as a function of indicated airspeed V Fig. 4-1 Calibrated vs. Indicated Airspeed flaps full deflected The following formula gives the CAS with the CAS = 1.0611xIAS – 7.7222...
4.4 Stall Speeds Conditions: - Weight 600 kg (1320 lbs) - Throttle: idle - No ground effect NOTE Altitude loss during conventional stall recovery as demonstrated during test flights is approximately 100ft with banking under 30°. KIAS KCAS FLAPS 0°...
4.7 Landing Distance ONDITIONS Maximum weight = 600 kg (1320 lbs) Engine: throttle idle Brakes: maximum braking Runway: dry, compact grass Slope: 0° Wind: zero Conditions: ISA Flaps: 35° NOTE Decrease distances by 10% for each 10 Knots of headwind. Increase distances by 20 % for each 10 Knots of tailwind; For dry and paved runway operation increase ground run by 10% If it becomes necessary to land without flap extension (flap malfunction), increase approach speed by 10 Knots, increase by landing distance by 40% distance pertaining to flap setting at 35°...
4.9 Cruise Maximum takeoff weight = 600 kg (1320 lbs) Fuel tanks 2x52 liters (13.7 gal) (less the unusable fuel = 1.1gal) ALL ENDURANCE DATA (HOURS AND n.m.) ARE GIVEN WITH A RESERVE OF 30’ (FOR EXAMPLE: THE FIRST ROW INDICATES A RANGE OF 5.8hrs + 0.5hr RESERVE) OAT: +15°C Pressure altitude H Endurance (hrs)
ONDITIONS Maximum weight = 600 kg (1320 lb) Engine: full throttle Flaps: 35° 15 flaps = 63 KIAS [62 KCAS] NOTE During balked landing maneuver, flaps should be retracted immediately after applying full power. Fig.5-6. BALKED LANDING 4.11 Effects of Rain and Insects Flight tests have demonstrated that neither rain nor insect impact build-up on leading edge has caused substantial variations on aircraft's flight qualities.
SECTION 5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5 Introduction Section 6 includes checklists and detailed procedures to be used in the event of emergencies. Emergencies caused by a malfunction of the aircraft or engine is extremely rare if appropriate maintenance and pre-flight inspections are carried out. In case of emergency, suggestions of the present section should be considered and applied as necessary to correct the problem.
5.1 Engine Failures If an emergency arises, the basic guidelines described in this section should be considered and applied as necessary to correct the problem. 5.1.1 Engine Failures on Ground 5.1.1.1 ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF RUN Throttle: ..................IDLE Brakes:..................APPLY AS NEEDED Ignition Switches: ..............
5.1.2.4 LOW OIL PRESSURE Oil temperature: ................. CHECK If the temperature tends to increase: If stable within the green arc: ............ LAND as soon as possible If increasing: ................LAND as soon as possible and be alert for impending engine failure 5.1.2.5 IN-FLIGHT ENGINE RESTART...
5.2.4 Cabin Fire during Flight Cabin heat: ................OFF Cabin vents: ................OPEN Doors: ..................OPEN, if necessary Master switch: ................OFF Try to choke the fire. Direct the fire extinguisher towards flame base Procedure for a forced landing: ..........APPLY 5.3 Landing Emergency FORCED LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER Establish: ...................
5.4 Recovery from Unintentional Spin Power: ..................IDLE Ailerons: ..................NEUTRAL (and Flaps Up) Rudder: ..................FULL OPPOSITE Elevator: ..................THROUGH NEUTRAL HOLD THESE INPUTS UNTIL ROTATION STOPS, THEN: Rudder: ..................NEUTRAL Elevator: ..................RECOVER NOTE Use elevator control to recover to straight and level or a climbing attitude NOTE The first letter in each of the four primary recovery inputs spells out the acronym, PARE (pronounced “pair”).
5.6 Electric Power System Malfunction Electric power supply system malfunctions may be avoided by carrying out inspections as scheduled and prescribed in the Service Manual. Causes for malfunctions are hard to establish but, in any case, problems of this nature must be dealt with immediately.
SECTION 6 NORMAL PROCEDURES 6 Introduction Section 6 contains checklists and the procedures for normal operation. 6.1 Removing and Reinstalling the Engine Cowling 6.1.1 Upper Cowling Parking brake: .........ON Fuel selector valve: ......OFF Ignition Switches: ......OFF Master switch: .........OFF • Unlatch all four butterfly Cam-locks mounted on the top cowling by rotating them 90°...
6.2 Checklist Procedures 6.2.1 Pre-Flight Inspection Before each flight, it is necessary to carry out a complete inspection of the aircraft starting with an external inspection followed by an internal inspection. 6.2.1.1 Cabin Inspection All required paperwork: ............ONBOARD Weight and balance: ..............CHECK Safety belts used to lock controls: ..........
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6.2.1.2 External Inspection It is best to follow to follow the external inspection in the station order outlined in fig. 6-1 so nothing is missed. Visual inspection is defined as follows: check for defects, cracks, detachments, excessive play, and unsafe or improper installation as well as for general condition.
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• Check no foreign objects are present • Check the cooling system for losses, check coolant reservoir level, and insure radiator honeycomb is unobstructed • Check oil system for losses, check oil reservoir level, and insure radiator honeycomb is unobstructed •...
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Strobe light: ................ON Ignition Switches: ..............ON Master Switch:................START NOTE Starter duty cycle: max of 10 seconds on followed by a cooling period of 2 minutes off Oil pressure: ................CHECK WARNING If oil pressure doesn’t rise within 10 seconds, shut down engine. The maximum oil pressure for cold conditions is 7 bar.
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Magnetic compass and DG: ............CHECK, SET Throttle: ..................FULL NOTE Static RPM is approximately 5100 ± 250 rpm Engine instruments: ..............CHECK Vr (Rotation speed): ..............~ 48 KIAS [44 KCAS] NOTE Rotate to takeoff attitude and accelerate to a climb speed of 60 knots with 15° Flaps Above 300’...
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6.2.1.13 ENGINE SHUT DOWN Keep engine running at 2500 rpm for about one minute in order to reduce latent heat. This can be accomplished during taxi. NOTE Do not ride the brakes to facilitate cool down. If necessary, stop for one minute with parking brake on to cool the engine. Electrical equipment (except the Strobe Light): ......
SECTION 7 GROUND HANDLING & SERVICE 7 Introduction This section contains factory-recommended procedures for proper ground handling and routine care and servicing. It also identifies certain inspection and maintenance requirements, which must be followed if the aircraft is to retain its new-plane performance and dependability.
7.3.6 Cleaning and Care To clean painted surfaces, use a mild detergent such as shampoo normally used for car finish; use a soft cloth for drying. The plastic windshield and windows should never be dusted when dry; use lukewarm soapy water and dry using chamois only.
Section 8 PLACARDS & MARKINGS 8 Placards and Markings 8.1.1 Magnetic compass compensation table To compensate the deviation errors of the magnetic compass, the following correction table is located just below the compass: Steer Steer DATE RADIO ON AIRPATH 8.1.2 Engine throttle friction A throttle friction lock is located on the side of central to keep the desired throttle friction setting.
8.1.5 Trim switch The trim shunt control is located on the upper left area of the instrument panel alternatively allocating trim control to either Rh or Lh control stick. The following placard (25x14mm) is positioned just above of it. 8.1.6 Breakers Breakers are located on the lower/right side of the instrument panel and each fuse is individually marked as follows: Depending on the specific equipment installed on the a/c the type and position of the breakers could vary from the above...
8.1.9 Choke Located above the choke lever: 8.1.10 Generator light A generator warning light is located on the upper/right side of the instrument panel and it is marked with the following label. 8.1.11 Fuel selector valve Fuel shutoff valve is located on central section of cockpit panel. It controls the fuel coming from the tanks making the pilot able to switch LEFT TANK, RIGHT TANK and OFF.
8.1.13 Oil tank reservoir On the oil tank reservoir are present two placards (30x12mm) indicating the type and quantity of engine’s oil stored into the reservoir. 8.1.14 Cooling system overflow tank Located on the overflow tank inside the engine cowling left side, is located the following placard (60x15mm): 8.1.15 Brake oil reservoir On the cap of the brake’s oil tank, is a placard indicating the type of oil that must be used.
The following placard is located on the pilot side of the empennage forward of the stabilator and made of stainless steel. Builder: CostruzioniAeronauticheTecnam Model: P2008 Serial number: XXX 8.1.19 Static port On each static port is locate a placard diam 20mm: 8.1.20 Fuel Tank...
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On the pilot’s panel a placard will state the following: NO INTENTIONAL SPINS Located on the instrument panel is the following placard: This aircraft was manufactured in accordance with Light Sport aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements.
SUPPLEMENT LIST 9 SUPPLEMENT LIST 9.1 Introduction This Section concerns the supplemental manuals of additional (or optional) instrumentation equipping the P2008 and/or information and limitations related to installed equipment configuration or needed to fit local national rules. 9.2 Supplements list...
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P2008 Flight Manual Feedback Form Send your comments to: In the USA: Tecnam North America Headquarters 7511 Airfield Drive, Box 8 Richmond, VA 23237 1-888-359-4682 www.tecnam.net info@tecnam.net (770) 309-4155 Italian Address: www.tecnam.com COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNAM s.r.l. Via Maiorise 81043 Capua (CE) - ITALY ...
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P2008 Flight Manual SUPPLEMENT No. S1 AIRSPEED INCREMENT Record of Revisions Any revisions to the present Manual, except actual weighing data, must be recorded in the following table. New or amended text in the revised pages will be indicated by a black vertical line in the left-hand margin;...
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P2008 Flight Manual Table of Contents SUPPLEMENT No. S1 AIRSPEED INCREMENT ....................... 1 Record of Revisions ..............................1 Log of Revisions ................................1 List of Effective Pages ..............................2 Table of Contents ............................... 3 Introduction ................................5 Section 1 –General..............................7 Section 2 –Operating Limitations ..........................
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OPERATING LIMITATIONS 2. Introduction Section 2 includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards necessary for safe operation of the P2008, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment. 2.1.1 Airspeed Limitations Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown below:...
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P2008 Flight Manual 2.1.3 Powerplant Limitations The following table lists operating limitations for aircraft installed engine: Engine manufacturer: Bombardier Rotax GmbH. Engine model: 912 ULS or S2 Max Power Max rpm. Time max. kW (hp) rpm prop.(engine) (min) Max. 73.5 (98.5) 2388 (5800) Max cont.
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P2008 Flight Manual 4.4 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration Graph shows calibrated airspeed V as a function of indicated airspeed V IAS-CAS kts FLAP CLEAN Fig. 4-1 Calibrated vs. Indicated Airspeed flaps full deflected The following formula gives the CAS with the...
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P2008 Flight Manual 4.6 Stall Speeds Conditions: - Weight 600 kg (1320 lbs) - Throttle: idle - No ground effect NOTE Altitude loss during conventional stall recovery as demonstrated during test flights is approximately 200ft with banking under 30°. KIAS...
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P2008 Flight Manual 4.7 Crosswind Maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity is 15 knots Fig. 4-3 Crosswind chart...
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