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PILOT'S
OPERATING
HANDBOOK
ICON A5
CERTIFIED EDITION
Publication ICA014866, Issue A3
Aircraft Model: A5-B
Airplane Registration Number:_________________________
Airplane Serial Number:________________________________
Date: 31 August 2023
ICON Aircraft / 2141 ICON Way, Vacaville, CA 95688
FAA Approved: ____________________________(For)
Manager, West Flight Test Branch, AIR-710
Federal Aviation Administration,
Los Angeles, CA
ADNAN ALI
18 October, 2023
Date:
________________
Digitally signed by ADNAN ALI
Date: 2023.10.18 14:41:12
-07'00'

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  • Page 1 Publication ICA014866, Issue A3 Aircraft Model: A5-B Airplane Registration Number:_________________________ Airplane Serial Number:________________________________ Date: 31 August 2023 ICON Aircraft / 2141 ICON Way, Vacaville, CA 95688 ADNAN ALI Digitally signed by ADNAN ALI Date: 2023.10.18 14:41:12 FAA Approved: ____________________________(For) -07'00'...
  • Page 2 ICON Aircraft, Inc. 2141 ICON Way Vacaville, CA 95688 https://www.iconaircraft.com All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without written permission of ICON Aircraft, Inc.

  • Page 3: Record Of Manual/Handbook Revisions

    • Added Noise Characteristics • Updated Normal Runway Takeoff Performance Chapter 06 • Updated Required Equipment • Updated Optional Equipment That Replaces Required or Stan- dard Equipment • Updated Additional Optional Equipment ISSUE A3 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 4 Chapter 04 • Added Autopilot Pre-Flight Chapter 06 • Updated the name of ICON Parachute System (IPS) in the Optional Equipment list • Moved Specified Optional Equipment for Aircraft table to Addi- tional Optional Equipment ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    28 July 2023 6. Weight, Balance, and 31 August 2023 Equipment List 7. Description of Airplane 28 July 2023 and Systems 8. Handling and Servicing 31 March 2021 9. Supplements 19 August 2022 ISSUE A3 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 6 RECORD OF MANUAL/HANDBOOK REVISIONS / LIST OF EFFECTIVE CHAPTERS ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK ISSUE A3...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Supplements ....... . .9 ISSUE A3 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 8 VIII TABLE OF CONTENTS ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK ISSUE A3...

  • Page 9: Certification Basis

    Since the A5-B series aircraft has already demonstrated compliance to ASTM Light Sport Aircraft consensus standards, these standards are used to establish airworthiness. The A5-B been approved by the FAA in accordance with the following ASTM consensus standards and Code of Federal Regulations:...
  • Page 10 Quality Assurance System ASTM F3035 Standard Practice for Production Acceptance in the Manufac- ture of a Fixed Wing Light Sport Aircraft This Pilot’s Operating Handbook is in compliance with ASTM Standard F2746. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 11: Contact Information

    “Changes” and are designated using the issue prefix followed by a number; for example, “Change A0” is the original release of a section in Issue A and “Change B3” is the third revision of a section CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 12: Symbols

    It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain this POH in a current state when it is being used for operational purposes. Owners should contact ICON whenever the revision status of their POH is in question. 0.5 SYMBOLS For a full list of Symbols, Abbreviations, and Terminology, see Chapter 9, Supplements.

  • Page 13: Descriptive Data

    The wings are manually foldable with the flight controls (ailerons and flaps) connecting automatically. The tricycle landing gear is retractable. The A5-B is equipped with a Rotax 912iSc2 Sport, 4-cylinder, horizontally-opposed, reciprocating engine of 100 horsepower. Installed equipment provides for flight in day and night VFR conditions.
  • Page 14 1.8' WING FOLD EXTENSION 34.8' 7.8' WINGS FOLDED Ø68" 8.3' FOLDED WING CONFIGURATION GROUND DATUM 5.8' 7.5' SEAWING TIP REMOVED 8.0' 23.0' FOLDED WING CONFIGURATION 8.1' 7.3' GROUND DATUM 2.3" 2" 7.7' ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 15: Summary Of Performance Specifications

    Max Engine Power at SL 100 hp at 5800 RPM (5 min max) Max Demonstrated Direct Crosswind Component—Land and Water (not a 12 knots limitation) Service Ceiling at Gross Weight (100 15,000 ft ft/min Climb Rate) CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 16 GENERAL INFORMATION / SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 17 VFR and IFR Use Limitations ......2-11 ICON Parachute System (IPS) Limitations ... . 2-11 Spin-Resistant Airframe (SRA) Limitations .

  • Page 18: Airspeed Limitations

    Speed, MTOW this speed. Do not exceed this Max Structural speed except in Cruising Speed smooth air. Do not exceed this Never Exceed speed in any Speed operations. 2.3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 19: Service Ceiling

    Maximum Human Weight 250 lb per person The carbon structure of the A5-B though strong, can be damaged if loaded in an unintended manner. The A5-B is designed to support a person of up to 250 lb though strong, can be damaged if loaded in an unintended manner.

  • Page 20: Baggage/Cargo Limitations

    At least three (3) out of the six (6) provided anchor loops must be used in order to safely restrain the full baggage/cargo load. Minimum Load Rating of Cargo Restraints (Pilot Supplied) 1000 lb ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 21: Load Factors

    The pilot is responsible for supplying a properly rated cargo restraint to interface with the anchor loops built into the A5-B. LOAD FACTORS Design Maneuvering Limit with flaps at 0° and 1510 lb...

  • Page 22: Approved Maneuvers

    2.10 FUEL LIMITATIONS Total Fuel Capacity 20.1 US gallons Total Usable Fuel 20 US gallons ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 23 Use of leaded gasoline decreases the mainte- NOTE nance interval for changing the oil filter, cleaning the oil tank, and replacing spark plugs. See the A5-B Maintenance Manual for further information. Anti-Knock Index is (RON+MON)/2. RON is NOTE Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.

  • Page 24: Engine Oil Limitations

    LIMITATIONS / ENGINE OIL LIMITATIONS Mixing of Fuel Types The A5-B fuel system is designed to allow mixing of automo- tive fuel and AVGAS. 2.11 ENGINE OIL LIMITATIONS Approved Oil Specifications Viscosity—SAE 10W-40 multi-grade API classification SG or higher Registered brand heavy-duty four-stroke motorcycle oil with...

  • Page 25: Engine

    1700 ± 75 RPM (A5 requirement) 2.14 ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS Aircraft Temperature Limitations The design temperature ranges for the aircraft are as follows: Storage: -40°F and 150°F Operations in dry conditions: -20°F to ICAO+50°F (109°F at sea level) CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 26 24 hours for a purge bilge light. If purge bilge light is illuminated, run the bilge to remove acquired water. This is necessary as the A5-B does not have an automatic bilge pump and is not designed for prolonged storage in water.

  • Page 27: Vfr And Ifr Use Limitations

    Fuselage vortex generators—quantity 10 (5 per side) Flap fences—quantity 2 (1 per side) When flying with side windows removed, a wind deflector must be installed on each A-pillar, just above the lower window jamb. Install CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 28: Placards

    Labels and markings on other instruments and controls are not given. 2.18.2 INTERIOR Fuel Shutoff Located on the overhead console. Max Amperage for USB and 12V Accessory Port Located inside of arm rest in center console. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 29 Secure Loose Objects Located on the window jamb beneath the removable windows (only visible when window is removed). There are two per aircraft—one on the right side and one on the left side. CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 30 Wind Deflector Alignment and Instructions Located on the wind deflector. There are two per aircraft—one on the right side and one on the left side (when installed). ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 31 Open Canopy Located above the occupant seats under the canopy latch handle. Passenger Warnings and Kinds of Operation Located near the front of the overhead canopy. CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 32 Located in cockpit above the baggage compartment on the forward face of the wing spar and beneath the headliner panel. Do Not Jump Start Located under battery charging terminals on right, inside surface of fuselage near passenger rudder pedals. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 33 LIMITATIONS / PLACARDS 2-17 Fuses Located on overhead console. Garmin aera 796 and Garmin G3X Touch™ Garmin G3X Touch™ with Autopilot CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 34 ELT Remote Switch Located on overhead console on ELT remote control. Parachute Handle Located on the parachute handle. Parachute Activation Instructions Located on the overhead console just in front of the parachute activation handle. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 35 Located on the center of the canopy; top side, next to the canopy release lever. Danger Explosive Located on the parachute egress panel adjacent to the engine on the root of the right wing. CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 36 Located around the perimeter of the parachute installation adjacent to the engine on the root of the right wing. Wing Release Located on both wing tips near the trailing edge on top and bottom surfaces (total of four locations). ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 37 There are two per aircraft—one on the right side and one on the left side. Tire Pressure Located on main and nose landing gear legs. Keep Static Port Clear Located on both sides of the vertical tail. CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 38 Located on the left and right sides of the empennage. Registration numbers are for illustration only. NOTE Your aircraft registration number will be different. Oil Type Located on the inside of the oil door of the engine cowling. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 39 Located on the underside of the horizontal tail tips, left and right sides. Keep AOA Port Clear Located next to the AOA ports on the left wing, top and bottom leading edge. CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 40 Located on either side of the propeller on the flap fence and on the trailing edges of the Seawings™ below the propeller. Left Hand Side Right Hand Side On Right Hand, Top, Trailing Edge of Seawings™ Below Propeller ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 41 LIMITATIONS / PLACARDS 2-25 On Left Hand, Top, Trailing Edge of Seawings™ Below Propeller CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 42 2-26 LIMITATIONS / PLACARDS ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 43 Annunciator Panel Warning Lights ....3-4 ICON Parachute System (IPS) Actuation ....3-5 Inadvertent Spin/Loss of Control .

  • Page 44: General Information

    The A5-B has a series of annunciator lights that assist the pilot in assessing the criticality of various situations. The following terminology is used to categorize the level of urgency...

  • Page 45: Airspeeds For Emergency Operations

    If trips again then: 2. If flying, ALT B failure. 2. Turn off non-critical 3. Battery not charging equipment. with engine running. 3. Consider lowering landing gear while battery is still strong. CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 46: Annunciator Panel Warning Lights

    FUEL PRESS LAND AIRCRAFT 1. Critical engine compo- 1. Land as soon as nent or sensor failure. possible. ENGINE 2. Engine limits may have 2. Check Gauges. been exceeded. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 47: Icon Parachute System (Ips) Actuation

    EMERGENCY PROCEDURES / ICON PARACHUTE SYSTEM (IPS) ACTUATION Warning Cause/Remarks Corrective Action LAND AIRCRAFT 1. Low voltage on main 1. Turn off non-critical bus. equipment. ENGINE 2. If flying, ALT A failure. 2. Land as soon as possible. ALTERNATOR 3. Consider lowering landing gear while battery still strong.

  • Page 48: Inadvertent Spin/Loss Of Control

    IPS. AUTOPILOT LOSS OF CONTROL If autopilot begins to behave unexpectedly, run away from a steady condition, or approach an unusual attitude: ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 49: Failed Autopilot Disengagement

    : The presence of even small amounts of ice on CAUTION the airframe may increase stall speed, decrease stall angle of attack and reduce performance including climb rate. 3.11 ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND/START 1. Ignition—OFF 2. Master Switch—OFF 3. Egress Airplane CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 50: Engine Fire In Flight

    1. Throttle—Reduce to minimum practical 2. Assess Vibration—Take action Option Actions If vibration stops. 1. Land as soon as practical 1. Land as soon as possible (suitable If vibration continues. landing area) ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 51: Engine Failure During Takeoff Prior To Liftoff

    4. If engine does not restart, proceed to “Forced Landing” on page 3-11 or “Parachute Deployment” on page 3-5 as required. Recommended landing configuration for off NOTE airport landing other than hard surface is GEAR UP. CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 52: Coolant Temperature High (In The Red)

    2. Land as soon as possible 3.21 OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH (IN THE RED) 3.21.1 GROUND 1. Throttle—ADVANCE to 3000-4000 RPM (if feasible) If high oil temperature persists: 2. Shutdown as soon as possible ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 53: Forced Landing

    GEAR UP. 3.23 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER 1. AOA—White Line (~60 KIAS) Best Glide 2. Landing Area—SELECT 3. Landing Gear and Flaps—As required for type of landing CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 54: Box-Canyon Reversal

    4. Landing Gear—CHECK nose wheel centered; debris/seaweed clear of all landing gear 5. Landing Gear handle—UP 6. If Landing Gear Does Not Retract: a. Landing Gear Handle—DOWN b. Aircraft—SECURE on ramp, beach or dock for further troubleshooting ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 55: Landing Gear Fails To Retract-In Flight

    If the landing gear still fails to extend : Use of a grass runway may NOTE and suitable water is unavailable. reduce hull damage if forced to land with landing gear not fully down. CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 56: Wheel Brake Failure

    2. Use GPS for speed and altitude (if needed) 3.30 OVERVOLTAGE 1. Land as soon as possible The A5-B has no overvoltage indicator, but NOTE smoke or an acid smell in the cockpit is an indication of overvoltage. (See “Electrical Fire in Flight”...

  • Page 57: Normal Procedures

    Prior to flight, the aircraft should be inspected in accordance with the following checklists and in the sequence shown in the diagram. Carefully verify that the airplane is in a condition for safe operation. CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 58 9. Landing Gear Position Indicator—VISUALLY VERIFY DOWN (land)/UP (water) 10. Bilge Pump—ON (verify operation & bilge empty)/OFF 11. Water Rudder—VISUALLY inspect and VERIFY operation 12. Circuit Breakers and Fuses—CHECK IN and NONE LIT 13. Master Switch—OFF ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...
  • Page 59 4.1.4 (4) RIGHT INBOARD WING AND ENGINE 1. Parachute Cover—CHECK SECURE 2. Main Landing Gear—CHECK CONDITION 3. Tires—CHECK CONDITION, wear 4. Brakes—CHECK CONDITION, wear, fluid leaks 5. Seawings™ and Hull Step—NO DAMAGE 6. Fuselage Vortex Generators (5)—CHECK SECURE CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 60 4. Static Ports (2)—CHECK CLEAN with CRESCENTS IN PLACE 5. Elevator, Hinges, and Pushrod—CHECK FREE and SECURE 6. Trim Tab and Pushrod—CHECK CONDITION and WITHOUT EXCESSIVE PLAY 7. Left HT and Tip—VERIFY CONDITON and LOCKED ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 61: Preflight Inspection

    6. Wing Stall Strip—CHECK SECURE 7. Wing Inspection Panels (2)—CHECK SECURE 8. Fuel Vent—CHECK CLEAR 9. Wing Lock Handle—CHECK LOCKED and SECURE 10. Pitot Tube—CHECK CLEAR 11. Seawings™ LE—CHECK CONDITION 12. Bilge Outlet—CHECK CLEAR CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 62: Before Cockpit Entry

    1. Canopy—LOWERED to detent or CLOSED 2. Belts/Harnesses—FASTEN 3. Headsets—CONNECTED 4. Landing Gear Switch—DOWN (land)/UP (water) 5. Electrical Switches—ALL OFF (or as required) 6. Master Switch—ON 7. Annunciator Panel—PRESS to test; VERIFY all lights illuminate ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 63: Engine Start

    4.5 BEFORE TAXI 1. Radio—SET as required 2. Transponder—VERIFY VFR (1200) 3. AWOS — RECORD as required 4. Altimeter—SET/VERIFY 5. GPS—SET as required 6. Exterior Lights—ON as required 7. Engine Instruments—CHECK CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 64: Taxiing

    6. Annunciator Panel—ALL LIGHTS OUT 7. Engine Instruments—CHECK 8. Throttle—RETARD to idle During the ignition check, the RPM may NOTE increase when operating on a single lane. This is normal; the original RPM will be ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 65: Autopilot Pre-Flight (If Applicable)

    4. Instruments—CHECK 5. Canopy—LATCHED 4.10 RUNWAY TAKEOFF 4.10.1 NORMAL TAKEOFF 1. Flaps—UP (0°) 2. Throttle—MAX 3. Engine Instruments—CHECK 4. Stick—Rotate at 50 KIAS 5. Landing Gear—RETRACT at positive rate of climb (<75 KIAS) CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 66: Water Takeoff

    8. Flaps—RETRACT once cleared of obstacles or climbing through 100ft AGL 4.11 WATER TAKEOFF 4.11.1 STEP TAXI/TAKEOFF 1. Bilge Pump—ON (verify bilge empty) / OFF 2. Landing Gear—UP, indicating up 3. Flaps—FULL (30°) 4. Water Rudder—UP 5. Throttle—MAX ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 67: Climb

    Ideal step taxi speed is 20-25kts GS. NOTE 4.12 CLIMB 1. AOA—WHITE LINE 2. Instruments—MONITOR 3. Landing Gear—VERIFY UP 4.13 CRUISE 1. Cruise Power—SET 2. Fuel Quantity—MONITOR 3. Instruments—MONITOR 4.14 DESCENT 1. Throttle—AS REQUIRED 2. Landing Gear—AS REQUIRED CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 68: Runway Landing

    1. Flaps—FULL (30°, <75 KIAS) before short final 2. AOA—YELLOW LINE, Short final 3. AOA—MID YELLOW, at touchdown 4. Throttle—AS REQUIRED 5. Stick—Apply back stick to hold nose off ground 6. Braking—MINIMIZE and maintain AFT stick during roll out ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 69: Water Landing

    : Touching down on the front or back side of a CAUTION swell can induce porpoising. Control any porpoise by resetting the stick slightly AFT and maintain or increase power as needed to dampen oscillations and settle into the water. CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 70: Balked Landing

    4.18.1 WATER TO RAMP 1. Throttle—IDLE 2. Flaps—UP 3. Landing Gear—EXTEND (<4kts GS) : Ramping with landing gear not fully down will CAUTION damage the landing gear. 4. Water Rudder—UP, before entering the ramp ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 71: Before Beaching

    5. Water Rudder—UP, before hitting shallow waters 6. Ignition—OFF, prior to touching the shoreline 7. Proceed to “Shutdown” on page 4-15 It is recommended to beach the A5-B bow-on NOTE to any suitable beach area. The beach should be smooth sand and free of debris to avoid damage to the hull.

  • Page 72: Post-Flight Inspection

    10. IPS Safety Pin—INSTALL 4.21 POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION 1. Propeller—CHECK for nicks, water damage 2. Master Switch—ON 3. Bilge Pump—RUN until no water 4. Master Switch—OFF 5. Tie Downs and Chocks—AS REQUIRED 6. General Aircraft Condition—INSPECT ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...
  • Page 73 Best Rate of Climb Speed, V 58 KIAS Rate of Climb at V (SL) 616 ft/min Rate of Climb at V (SL) 629 ft/min Stall Speed, V (Flaps and landing gear 45 KIAS CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 74: Airspeed Calibration

    Climb Rate) 5.2 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION Conditions Level flight Assumed zero instrument error Flap Setting Airspeeds KIAS Flaps 0° KCAS KIAS — Flaps 15° KCAS — KIAS — Flaps 30° KCAS — ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 75: Temperature Conversion Chart

    AND CELSIUS 5.4 STALL SPEEDS Conditions 1510 lb Power idle Most forward center of gravity Assumed zero instrument error Angle of Bank Flap Setting 0° 30° 45° 60° 0° KIAS 15° KIAS KIAS CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 76: Noise Characteristics

    PERFORMANCE / NOISE CHARACTERISTICS 5.5 NOISE CHARACTERISTICS The certificated noise level for the ICON A5-B established in accordance with FAR 36 Appendix G, through Amendment 31 is: 71.6 dB No determination has been made by the Federal Aviation Administration that the noise levels of this airplane are or should be acceptable or unacceptable for operation at, into, or out of, any airport.

  • Page 77: Water Takeoff Performance

    POH step taxi/takeoff technique except for full throttle from 4 knots water speed and climb at 50 KIAS Normal Water Takeoff performance data is NOTE the same as Short Field Water Takeoff performance data. CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 78: Short Field Runway Takeoff Performance

    Increase ground roll distance by 15% for operation on grass runway. Total to Clear 50 ft Press Alt (ft) Temp (°F) Ground Roll (ft) Obstacle (ft) 1060 Sea Level 1130 1210 1290 1120 1210 1310 2000 1410 1510 1620 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 79: Rate Of Climb

    5.9 RATE OF CLIMB Conditions 1510 lb Flaps—0° Full throttle —58 KIAS Rate of Climb (ft/min) Press Alt (ft) 0°F 20°F 40°F 60°F 80°F 100°F Sea Level 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 80: Cruise Performance

    24.8 3.59 25.9 4500 2.47 27.1 2.41 26.9 2.35 26.8 12000 5000 3.07 26.9 2.93 27.9 2.81 29.0 5500 3.67 25.4 3.49 26.6 3.32 27.9 1. Fuel Flow (gal/hr) 2. Economy (nm/gal) ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 81: Time, Fuel, And Distance To Climb

    3000 4000 5000 6000 11.5 11.8 8000 16.6 17.3 10000 22.9 24.3 12000 31.1 33.7 5.12 RANGE AND ENDURANCE Conditions 1510 lb and Forward CG Flaps—0° Landing gear—UP Windows installed Zero wind CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 82: Normal Runway Landing Performance

    5000 5500 4500 8000 5000 5500 4500 10000 5000 5500 4500 12000 5000 5500 5.13 NORMAL RUNWAY LANDING PERFORMANCE Conditions 1510 lb Flaps—0° Level and dry asphalt runway Reasonable braking Zero wind ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 83 Sea Level 1770 1820 1870 1710 1760 1810 2000 1870 1920 1980 1800 1860 1920 4000 1980 2040 2090 1840 1910 1970 6000 2030 2100 2160 1950 2020 2090 8000 2160 2230 2290 CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 84: Water Landing Performance

    Water Run (ft) from 50 ft (ft) Obstacle (ft) 2020 2080 Sea Level 2140 2190 2250 2130 2190 2000 2250 2310 2370 2240 2300 4000 2370 2440 2500 2360 2430 6000 2500 2580 2650 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 85: Short Field Runway Landing Performance

    Increase ground roll distance by 30% on dry grass. Total Distance Press Alt (ft) Temp (°F) Ground Roll (ft) from 50 ft Obstacle (ft) 1460 1510 1550 Sea Level 1590 1630 1680 CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 86 50 ft Obstacle (ft) 1540 1580 1630 2000 1680 1720 1770 1620 1670 1720 4000 1770 1820 1870 1650 1710 1760 6000 1810 1870 1920 1750 1800 1860 8000 1920 1970 2030 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 87 A5-B. Additionally, a discussion of the aircraft equipment list is included. The A5-B design places the cockpit forward of the flight center of gravity range. A change of occupant weight will therefore also change the CG location. It is possible to be outside the forward CG limit with a heavy total occupant weight and to be outside the aft CG limit with a light occupant.

  • Page 88: Aircraft Dimensional Data

    FIGURE 6-1 AIRCRAFT REFERENCE DATUMS 154.75 Spar Datum 128.5 Occupants 84.5 147.7 153.0 157.0 176.0 294.63 (FS) Nose Gear Axle Wing Fuel Baggage Main Gear Fuselage Jackpoint Jackpoint (1g empty) Axle Station ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A3...

  • Page 89: Weight And Balance Record

    ICON A5-B Serial No. Weight Change Running Totals Added (+) or Removed (-) Date Description of Changes Moment Moment Wt (lb FS (in) Wt (lb -in) -in) As Delivered CHANGE A3 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 90: Operating Weights And Loading

    The airplane must be weighed and leveled in a level area. The weighing area should also be calm or indoors to prevent wind from affecting the readings. Check the calibration of the scales used to ensure accurate results. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A3...
  • Page 91 CG Position—FS (in) Calculate the FS location of the CG by dividing the total moment by the total weight. Total Wt (from above)=______ lbs Aircraft CG Location, FS (Total M/Total Wt)=______ in CHANGE A3 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 92: Weight And Balance Determination For Flight

    7. Garmin aera 796 Accessory—If carrying the unit onboard, include this line item in the totals. 8. Other—Additional space for other items, if needed. Note that FS must be determined. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A3...

  • Page 93: Weight And Balance Loading Form

    1. Not to exceed 1510 lb 2. See Weight and CG Envelope Limits 6.6.2 CG LIMITS AND STATION INFORMATION Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 1510 lb Reference Datum FS 154.75 (located on forward face of wing spar carry-through) CHANGE A3 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 94: Center Of Gravity Limits

    WEIGHT AND CG ENVELOPE LIMITS 6.7 INSTALLED EQUIPMENT LIST 6.7.1 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT All equipment furnished with the A5-B is required for flight unless otherwise specified in “Standard Equipment” on page 6-9 and ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A3...

  • Page 95: Standard Equipment

    6.7.2 STANDARD EQUIPMENT No standard equipment is available. 6.7.3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT THAT REPLACES REQUIRED OR STANDARD EQUIPMENT There is no optional equipment that replaces required or standard equipment. 6.7.4 ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CHANGE A3 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 96 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Equip- ment installed under a STC may limit or inval- idate the product’s warranty. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A3...

  • Page 97: General Information

    Water Rudder ........7-23 ICON Parachute System ......7-24 GENERAL INFORMATION The A5-B is a two-seat, single-engine, amphibious aircraft.

  • Page 98: Description Of Airplane And Systems

    7.2.2 MANUAL WING FOLD SYSTEM The manual wing fold system allows the wings to be rotated and folded back along the fuselage, reducing the A5-B width from approximately 35 feet to 8 feet for trailering and storage. 7.2.3 SEAWINGS™ PLATFORMS The A5-B includes multipurpose Seawings™...

  • Page 99: Flight Controls

    DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS / FLIGHT CONTROLS 7.2.4 DRAINS The A5-B airframe is not entirely water tight. Water that does enter is directed overboard or into the bilge through a series of drain paths and holes. Examples of these holes can be seen at the root end of control surfaces and wing panels.

  • Page 100: Roll Trim System

    7.3.3 WING FLAP SYSTEM The A5-B incorporates single-slotted flaps in the wing trailing edge. The flaps serve to lower stall speed and also add aerodynamic drag. Extending flaps also decreases pitch attitude, aligning the hull for minimum hydrodynamic drag and maximum pitch stability.
  • Page 101 The self-centering, full 360° castering nose wheel, allows for ease of movement when pushing the A5-B on the ground and when brake steering. The self-centering feature ensures that the nose wheel is aligned correctly for retraction whenever the nose wheel is clear of the ground, whether after takeoff or after it enters the water.

  • Page 102: Wheels And Brakes

    : The parking brake is intended only for CAUTION short-term use (<10 minutes) while completing tasks such as folding/unfolding the wings. Never leave the aircraft unat- tended with just the parking brake set. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 103: Instrument Panels

    There are four fuse ratings: 5 A, 7.5 A, 15 A and 20 A. A minimum of three spare fuses of each rating value are located in the spare fuse panel area (3). CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 104 It has a detent into the ‘ON’ position and the locking knob must be pulled and handle rotated simultaneously in order to turn off the fuel. ELT Remote Control and Audio Alert Indicator ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...
  • Page 105 IPS in an emergency. See the description of the IPS for further details about the operation. Interior Lighting The interior of the A5-B aircraft is illuminated by an interior lighting system consisting of the following lights. • Two red LEDs, located on the forward LH side of the...

  • Page 106: Center Console

    7.5.2 CENTER CONSOLE FIGURE 7-2 CENTER CONSOLE (1) Trig TC90 VHF radio control unit (2) Trig TC20 Mode S transponder control unit (3) Landing gear control and position indicator (4) Flap control ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...
  • Page 107 The master switch is the main electrical switch for the entire aircraft electrical system. In the event it becomes necessary to turn off NOTE the master switch in flight, the engine will continue to run. CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 108: Instruments

    GENERAL INFORMATION FIGURE 7-4 INSTRUMENT STACK The flight, engine, and fuel instruments in the A5-B have been located according to their priority for controlling the aircraft. The most prominent instruments used for aircraft control form the Primary Cluster across the top of the instrument stack. These include the angle of attack (AOA) gauge (1), airspeed indicator (2), and altimeter (3).

  • Page 109: Angle Of Attack System

    AOA is related to stick position, and so the AOA gauge can also provide an approximate indication of the current stick position and how much farther aft it can move before the wing will stall. CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 110: Annunciator Panel

    At the right side of the panel is a ‘TEST’ button. To verify that all LEDs are functional while the button is pressed, all annunciators should illuminate until the button is released. For detailed meaning of, and response to, the annunciator lights, see Emergency Procedures. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2...

  • Page 111: Fuel Gauge

    AVIONICS 7.7.1 GARMIN AERA 796 EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT The A5-B aircraft are equipped with a Trig TY91 VHF comm radio, a Trig TT22 Mode S transponder, and an ACK E-04 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter (ELT). The VHF radio, supplied by Trig Avionics, allows two-way communication and the monitoring of two frequencies at the same time.

  • Page 112: Garmin G3X Touch™ Flight Display

    DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS / GARMIN G3X TOUCH™ FLIGHT DISPLAY 7.7.2 GARMIN G3X TOUCH™ EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT Some Limited Edition A5-B aircraft are equipped with a Garmin GTR 20 communication radio, a Garmin GTX 45R Mode S ADS-B Out/In transponder, a Garmin G3X Touch™ flight display, and an ACK E-04 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter (ELT).
  • Page 113 Garmin Part Number 190-01754-00 Rev. M-Garmin G3X Touch™ Pilot’s Guide (Section 5 GPS Navigation). The EIS page contains the following data: • Engine Manifold Pressure • Throttle Percentage • Tachometer • Oil Pressure CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 114: Garmin Automatic Flight Control System (Afcs)

    (Section 3 Engine Indication System). 7.9 GARMIN AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (AFCS) The Garmin AFCS is provided as an optional upgrade for the A5-B if equipped with the Garmin G3X Touch™ display. The AFCS system can be divided into three main operating functions: Flight Director (FD)—Flight director operation takes place...

  • Page 115: Engine

    It can run on either Aviation Gasoline (AVGAS), motor gasoline (MOGAS), or a combination of both. Engine cooling on the A5-B is augmented by a fan located on the propeller shaft ahead of the spinner. Best cooling on the ground is achieved with engine set from 3000 to 4000 RPM.

  • Page 116: Electrical System

    B share the same electric bus. 7.13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING The A5-B has navigation and strobe lights on each wing tip. In the nose of the aircraft, there are narrow-beam, high-intensity landing lights as well as a wide-angle, low-intensity light for taxiing. All of the lights are controlled by switches on the center console.

  • Page 117: Seat Belts And Shoulder Harnesses

    Fuel feeds by gravity to the bottom of the fuel tank where the sump and fuel pickup for the engine are located. The fuel tank is shaped CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 118: Canopy

    7.16 CANOPY The A5-B features a large, forward-tilting canopy. The canopy latches at the top-center from either outside or inside. The canopy is supported by a gas spring, which assists with opening the canopy and holds it fully open.

  • Page 119: Fresh Air Vents

    7.17.2 FRESH AIR VENTS The A5-B has two fresh air vents—one on each side of the instrument panel. They are hand operated and can be adjusted or closed completely as needed by turning the knurled rim of each vent.

  • Page 120: Icon Parachute System

    The ICON Parachute System (IPS), made by Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRS), is a deployable aircraft parachute system that can be used to safely recover the A5-B in an emergency situation when other means are not feasible. The parachute is housed in a bay on top of the right wing where it joins the fuselage and is ®...

  • Page 121: Ground Handling

    Trailering the airplane on a trailer other than the one ICON designed for the A5-B will have unknown and possibly severe consequences for the airworthiness of the A5-B and therefore is prohibited.

  • Page 122: Handling And Servicing

    HANDLING AND SERVICING / GROUND HANDLING 8.2.2 TOWING The A5-B has no provisions for towing with a tow-bar or tug. The aircraft is very easily maneuvered on the ground by hand. The full castering nose wheel makes maneuvering simple. The recommended method for pushing or pulling the A5-B is through use of the handle on the bow (nose).

  • Page 123: Parking And Mooring

    Land The A5-B is equipped with a parking brake, which is located just in front of the pilot’s seat near the floorboard. This brake is intended for use for short-term operations (<10 minutes) while the aircraft is attended.

  • Page 124: Manual Wing Fold System

    Manual. 8.2.4 JACKING The A5-B has three built-in jacking points—two on the undersides of the wings and one at the tail skid. See the A5-B Maintenance Manual for further details regarding jacking of the aircraft. 8.2.5 HOISTING There are currently no provisions built into the aircraft to accommodate hoisting.
  • Page 125 Place forward hand on wing tip handle, rear hand underneath the trailing edge of the wing tip. Using lower hand, press the release button and lower wing to carry position. CHANGE A0 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 126: Additional Information

    • Under certain conditions, the second wing being extended can be hard to slide home with that wing’s aileron fully trailing edge ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A0...

  • Page 127: Horizontal Tail

    • Even though the propeller arc clears the folded wing surfaces, ICON does not recommend running the engine or taxiing with wings folded. • An annunciator panel light in the cockpit will warn the pilot when the wing lock system is unlocked.

  • Page 128: Water In Wing Tips

    Rotate the wing about 180° until the top surface of the wing faces down and is horizontal to the ground. Hold the wing tip high. Water can then drain out of the tip and into the main part of the wing. ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A0...

  • Page 129: Servicing Operational Fluids

    This sumping line is routed to the lowest portion of the sump in the fuel tank. ICON supplies a fuel sumping tool with the aircraft for this purpose.
  • Page 130 Turn off the master switch and remove the grounding cable. 8.6.2 OIL The A5-B has an access door on the engine cowling for servicing the engine oil system. The oil door is accessed by standing on the left hand Seawings™ platform. Underneath the oil tank cap on the oil tank, there is a dipstick for checking the oil level.

  • Page 131: Engine Coolant

    The distance between these two lines represents 0.5 quarts (0.47 l). 8.6.3 ENGINE COOLANT The A5-B engine coolant expands and contracts into and out of a coolant overflow bottle located near the aft, right side of the engine compartment. This overflow bottle can be seen by looking between the blades of the engine cooling fan.

  • Page 132: Cleaning And Care

    8.9.1 RINSE AFTER SALT WATER OPERATIONS The structure and many other parts of the A5-B are constructed of corrosion proof composite materials. There are, however, many small fittings made up of nickel-plated steel, anodized aluminum, and stainless steel.
  • Page 133 3. Rinse all exposed metal parts (nose, main landing gear, control surface hinges, and water rudder) a second time. 4. (Optional) Dry the aircraft. A terry towel, micro cloth, or chamois can be used in addition to air drying. CHANGE A0 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 134 : Do not apply oil to the brake disk or pads. CAUTION • Water rudder hinge, sector, and retraction cable • Air rudder lower hinge and drive lugs • All HT tip joint metal parts • All wing fold metal parts ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A0...
  • Page 135 HANDLING AND SERVICING / CLEANING AND CARE 8-15 • Canopy latch • Brake line B-Nuts and Master cylinder rod ends CHANGE A0 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 136 8-16 HANDLING AND SERVICING / CLEANING AND CARE ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A0...
  • Page 137 Improvements or Corrections......9-10 Continued Operational Safety Reporting ... . .9-12 Owner Change of Address/Ownership Notice ..9-13 CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

  • Page 138: Symbols, Abbreviations, And Terminology

    Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable with flaps retracted (clean). ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...
  • Page 139 Instrument Meteorological Conditions are weather condi- tions below the minimum for flight under visual flight rules—also referred to as IFR conditions. Engine Power Terminology Horsepower (hp) Horsepower is the power developed by the engine. CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 140 Airplane Performance and Flight Planning Terminology AFCS Automatic Flight Control System refers to the Garmin AFCS and is an optional upgrade for the ICON A5 if equipped with the Garmin G3X Touch™ display. Above Ground Level is an altitude measured with respect to the underlying ground surface.
  • Page 141 Reference Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are measured for balance purposes. Useful Load Useful Load is the difference between gross weight (MTOW) and empty weight. Other Terminology CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 142 SUPPLEMENTS / SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMINOLOGY ICON Parachute System is the ballistic, whole-aircraft para- chute recovery system for the A5-B. Horizontal Tail Leading Edge Level Trailing Edge ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1...

  • Page 143: Operation Of Optional Equipment Or Accessories

    “Additional Optional Equipment” on page 6-9. 9.2.1 GARMIN AERA 796 The Garmin aera 796 is an accessory for the A5-B. The aera 796 presents GPS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 7”...

  • Page 144: Flight Training Supplement (Fts)

    SUPPLEMENTS / FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT (FTS) 9.3 FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT (FTS) Due to the unique capabilities of the A5-B ICON requires that all A5-B pilots complete a factory-approved training course. ICON has developed a complete ground and flight training program for both beginning and existing pilots that includes the following elements.
  • Page 145 The ICON Parachute System (IPS), made by Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRS), is a deployable aircraft parachute system that can be used to safely recover the A5-B in an emergency situation when other means are not feasible. The parachute is housed in a bay on top of the right wing where it joins the fuselage and is ®...

  • Page 146: Improvements Or Corrections

    If you have suggestions for improvement or corrections to this POH, please take the time to fill out a copy of the included ‘Manual Improvement or Correction Form’ and mail or email to ICON Aircraft. You can also contact ICON using the phone numbers or email address shown at the bottom of the form.
  • Page 147 TOTAL TIME: DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENT OR CORRECTION: Maintenance Manual Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) Other SIGNATURE DATE Please forward this form and any supporting information to ICON Owner Support at: ICON Aircraft 2141 ICON Way Vacaville, CA 95688 (855) FLY-ICON support@iconaircraft.com ICA009722-...

  • Page 148: Continued Operational Safety Reporting

    9.5 CONTINUED OPERATIONAL SAFETY REPORTING Aircraft owners are responsible for reporting Continued Operational Safety concerns to ICON Aircraft. To notify ICON Aircraft of operational or other safety concerns, please call or email. ICON Owner Experience can also be reached via the following channels:...

  • Page 149: Owner Change Of Address/Ownership Notice

    Aircraft owners are responsible for keeping their address information up-to-date with ICON Aircraft in order to receive proper support. To notify ICON Aircraft of a change of address or aircraft ownership, please fill out a copy of the included ‘Change of Address/Ownership Form’...
  • Page 150 9-14 SUPPLEMENTS / OWNER CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP NOTICE 2141 ICON Way, Vacaville, CA 95688 - Tel: 707.564.4000 – www.iconaircraft.com CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP FORM AIRCRAFT INFORMATION MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER: REGISTRATION NUMBER: OLD INFORMATION NAME: First Last COMPANY: ADDRESS: Street Address Street Address 2...

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