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Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT
Model: KR-030 TOPAZ
POH-KR-030-LSA-1
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
AIRPLANE REGISTER NUMBER:
AIRPLANE SERIAL NUMBER:
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Revision N
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POH-KR-030-LSA-1
KR-030 TOPAZ
AIRPLANE
Date: JULY 2010
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MAY 2017
24-8433
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  • Page 1 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 POH-KR-030-LSA-1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK KR-030 TOPAZ AIRPLANE 24-8433 AIRPLANE REGISTER NUMBER: ……………………… AIRPLANE SERIAL NUMBER: 30 - ..…. - …... EDITION: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N Date: MAY 2017...

  • Page 2: Log Of Revisions

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 0.1 LOG of REVISIONS Any revisions to the present Manual, except actual weighting data, should be immediately recorded in the following table and and be approved by NAA. New or amended text in the revised pages will be indicated by a black vertical line in the margin with the revision number.
  • Page 3 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 0.2 TABLE of CONTENTS Page SECTION 0 PRIMARY INFORMATION 0.1 LOG of REVISIONS 0.2 TABLE of CONTENTS 0.3 LIST of EFFECTIVE PAGES 0.4 INTRODUCTION 0.5 LIST OF DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS...

  • Page 4: List Of Effective Pages

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 0.3 LIST of EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Rev. N Date Page Rev. N Date July 2010 July 2010 July 2010 July 2010 July 2010 July 2010 July 2010 July 2010 July 2010...
  • Page 5 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 0.4 INTRODUCTION List of ASTM Standarts used for design, manufacture and establishing the airplane airworthy and suplement files: F 2746-09 – Standard Requirements for Light Sport Aircrafts (LSA) Flight Manual(POH).
  • Page 6 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Before starting with operating the airplane read carefully Pilot’s Operating Handbook for KR-030 TOPAZ airplane, ROTAX 912 UL Engine Operating and Maintenance Manual and AS Propeller Operating and Maintenance Manual. The Manuals will give you basic information and allow safe operation of your airplane.
  • Page 7 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Safety information: ▲Warning: Never fly the aircraft at locations, airspeeds, altitudes, or other circumstances from which a successful no-power landing cannot be made, after sudden engine stoppage. Aircraft equipped with this engine must only fly in DAYLIGHT VFR conditions.
  • Page 8 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Unless in a run up area, never run the engine with the propeller turning while on the ground. Do not operate engine if bystanders are close. In the interest of safety, the aircraft must not be left unattended while the engine is running.

  • Page 9: List Of Definitions And Abbreviations

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 LIST OF DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS The following words or expressions have been used or may be helpful in particular Sections of this manual. WARNING: Means, that non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation of the flight safety.
  • Page 10 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 – Maximum structural cruising speed. This is a limit speed which cannot be exceeded except in non-turbulent conditions, and then, only with care. – Maneuvering speed. Above this speed, rapid or full displacement of the control surfaces may in certain circumstances result in exceeding the maximum permissible loads of the structure.
  • Page 11 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 DENOTATION OF POWER AND RATING Take-off power – Maximum power. Maximum continuous power – Maximum power permitted for the whole flight. Engine failure – any engine malfunction, engine stop included.
  • Page 12 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 0 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 OPERATIONAL DENOTATIONS Take-off run – the distance from the location where the airplane begins to move, to the location where the airplane lifts-off from the takeoff surface. Take-off distance – the distance from the location where the airplane begins to move, to the location where the airplane reaches the altitude of 50 ft.
  • Page 13 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 1 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 1 GENERAL LIST of CONTENTS Page AIRPLANE THREE-VIEW DRAWING AND BASIC TECHNICAL DATA ENGINE FUEL PROPELLER Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N Date: MAY 2017...
  • Page 14 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 1 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 1 GENERAL AIRPLANE KR-030 TOPAZ is a two-seat, aerodynamically controlled, high-wing monoplane. airplane complies ASTM 2245 – requirements. THREE-VIEW DRAWING & BASIC TECHNICAL DATA Edition: 1...

  • Page 15: Basic Technical Data

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 1 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook BASIC TECHNICAL DATA Wing span 35.04 10.68 m Overall length 19.52 5.95 m Overal heigh 7.55 2.30 m Wing surface 113.02 sq. ft 10.50 m Aileron area 2 x 4.30...

  • Page 16: Operational Parameters

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 1 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook ENGINE ROTAX 912 UL engine is four cylinders, horizontal opposed, four-stroke, with spark ignition, liquid-cooled engine heads and air-cooled engine cylinders, equipped in two BING carburettors, electric starter integrated reduction gear and two magnetos.

  • Page 17: Fuel Tank Capacity

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 1 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook 1.3.4 OPERATIONAL PRESSURE (refer to ROTAX 912 UL engine Operation Manual) Max. oil pressure 101 psi [7 bar] Fuel pressure: - Max. 5.8 psi [0.4 bar] - Min.
  • Page 18 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 1 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ General POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N Date: MAY 2017...

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS AND FLIGHT CONDITIONS LIST of CONTENTS Page 2.1 CREW 2.2 ALLOWED FLIGHT CONDITIONS 2.3 PROHIBITED FLIGHT CONDITIONS 2.4 MAX. TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 2.5 ALLOWED CENTER OF GRAVITY POSITION...

  • Page 20: Crew

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS AND FLIGHT CONDITIONS CREW Minimum crew: One pilot Total occupants: Two persons Minimum one occupant weight: 132 lb [60 kg] ALLOWED FLIGHT CONDITIONS - VFR, day - Any maneuver pertaining to “normal”...

  • Page 21: Structural Load Factors

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook STRUCTURAL LOAD FACTORS 136 kts Flaps set to “0” -6 Other flap settings = 88.0 kts = 123 kts V = 33.6 ÷ 66.4 kts 136 kts 92.8 kts...

  • Page 22: Other Limitations

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook 2.12 OTHER LIMITATIONS PRESSURES Oil pressure: - min. 11.6 psi [0.8 bar] at 3500 RPM - normal 29 – 72.5 psi [2 – 5 bar] - shortly during starting cold engine 101.5 psi [7 bar]...

  • Page 23: Fuel And Oil

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook 2.13 FUEL AND OIL 2.13.1 THE FOLLOWING FUELS CAN BE USED: Usage/Description 912 UL /A / F MOGAS US standard ASTM D4814 ASTM D4814...

  • Page 24: Instrument Markings

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook CAUTION If the engine is mainly run on AVGAS more frequent oil changes will be required. See Service Information SI-912-016, latest edition. 2.13.3 OIL TANK CAPACITY Oil tank capacity 3.2 quart [3 l]...

  • Page 25: Oil Pressure Indicator

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook 2.14.3 TACHOMETER MARKINGS Engine speed range Arc color [RPM] 0 - 1400 Yellow 1400 – 5500 Green 5500 – 5800 Yellow Above 5800 2.14.4 FUEL PRESSURE INDICATOR MARKINGS Values 2.2 psi [0.15 bar] and 5.8 psi [0.4 bar] are marked with red lines.
  • Page 26 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 2 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Limitations and flight conditions POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook 2.14.6 VOLTMETER MARKINGS Areas below 12 Volt and above 15 Volts are marked with red color. 2.15 NOTICES AND PLACARDS In the cockpit, in full view of pilot there is a placard...

  • Page 27: Emergency Procedures

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES LIST of CONTENTS Page 3.1 ELECTRIC SYSTEM FAILURE 3.2 AIRPLANE FIRE 3.3 ENGINE FAILURE 3.4 STARTING THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT 3.5 EMERGENCY DESCENDING 3.6 LANDING WITH SHUT-OFF ENGINE 3.7 CONTROL SYSTEMS FAILURE...

  • Page 28: Electric System Failure

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 3 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ELECTRIC SYSTEM FAILURE 3.1.1 ALTERNATOR / VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE Signs: When red light on voltmeter illuminates it may indicate battery charging multifunction. Checking: Switch off the master switch and check electrically supplied devices operation.
  • Page 29 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 - Switch off master switch. - Check operation following devices:  flap actuator  trim actuator If they operate, continue flight. If not, land in place where landing will be possible with current flap setting.

  • Page 30: Airplane Fire

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 AIRPLANE FIRE 3.2.1 ENGINE FIRE - Ignition - Fuel valve - Throttle FULLY FORWARD - Electric master switch - Perform slip to side opposite to fire (for cutting the flame)

  • Page 31: Engine Failure

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 ENGINE FAILURE 3.3.1 ENGINE FAILURE DURING THE TAKE-OFF GROUND RUN - Throttle IDLE - Brakes AS DESIRED - Ignition OFF (ignition switch OFF position) - Fuel cut-off valve CLOSE - Main electrical switch (Master switch) 3.3.2 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LIFT-OFF [up to 330 ft (100 m)]...

  • Page 32: Oil Pressure Out Of Range

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 3.3.4 FUEL SUPPLY STOPPING - Fuel pressure indicator CHECK INDICATION - Fuel cut-off valve OPEN - Fuel gage CHECK FUEL AMOUNT - Fuel pump 3.3.5 OIL PRESSURE OUT OF RANGE - Close fuel cut-off valve and switch off ignition system.

  • Page 33: Landing With Shut-Off Engine

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 ossible to attain, set following airspeed: 94 kts. 69 kts. LANDING WITH ENGINE SHUT-OFF CAUTION Performing safety maneuvers for landing with shut-off engine with turn 360 is possible at decision height no less than 1.000 ft [300 m] above terrain.

  • Page 34: Approach For Landing

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 3.6.1 LAST STAGE OF FLIGHT - Flap position - Airspeed 65 kts. - Descent 530 ft/min [2.7 m/s] - Gliding ratio approx. 12 3.6.2 TURN INTO APPROACH FOR LANDING Choose altitude of beginning phase of turn depending on bank angle (see NOTE above);...

  • Page 35: Elevator Control Failure

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 3.7.2 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FAILURE It is possible to keep directional flight control by means of only the ailerons. 3.7.3 ELEVATOR CONTROL FAILURE When you observe lack of reaction on control stick pitch deflection but...

  • Page 36: Abnormal Vibration

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 3.10.2 ABNORMAL VIBRATION - Reduce airspace. - If vibration still exists, perform emergency landing. 3.11 AIRPLANE IN-FLIGHT EVACUATION To perform emergency evacuation from the airplane: 1. Door locks: UNLOCK, MOVE THE LEVER DOWN RELEASE 3.
  • Page 37 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 3 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Emergency procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 In case of unintended spin following procedure should be done: 1. Throttle IDLE 2. Flaps 3. Ailerons NEUTRAL 4. Rudder FULLY APPLY AGAINST SPIN DIRECTION 5. Elevator PUSH FORWARD OUT OF NEUTRAL 6.
  • Page 38 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES LIST of CONTENTS Page 4.1 GENERAL 4.2 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 4.3 BEFORE ENGINE STARTING 4.4 ENGINE STARTING, HEATING AND TEST RUN-UP 4.5 TAXING 4.6 PRIOR TO TAKE-OFF 4.7 TAKE OFF...

  • Page 39: Normal Procedures

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES GENERAL The airplane structure and power plant must be systematically and conscientiously inspected for the damages and wear symptoms. Particularly, during the ground maneuvers small damages may occur which, if not detected, may caused decrease of the airplane operational safety.
  • Page 40 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Remove the controls locks (if installed), check all the control surfaces (including wing flaps) for free deflection. Check control surfaces and flap deflection (symmetry) for free Check nose forward wheel and its position. With rudder in neutral position, the wheel should be directed straight ahead.
  • Page 41 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N Date: MAY 2017...

  • Page 42: Before Starting The Engine

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Wing ventilation holes scheme Elevator unit ventilation holes scheme Rudder ventilation holes scheme BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1) Check control surfaces for free move and proper deflection, set 2) Check nose wheel and its position.
  • Page 43 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 4) Check fuel level; refill, if necessary. 5) Check oil and coolant level; refill, if necessary. 6) Check engine cowling general condition (attachments, fasteners). 7) Check whether all required files there are on board.

  • Page 44: Taxing

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Check that max. engine speed on the ground is 5300 RPM and that the engine running is smooth. Check fuel pressure at max. RPM as well as at IDLING.

  • Page 45: Take-Off Run With Crosswind

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 TAKE-OFF RUN WITH CROSSWIND During take-off run, compensate loss of direction by means of rudder deflections and smooth movements of rudder. Aileron should be deflected. If necessary, against the wind. When airspeed force the airplane to bank.

  • Page 46: Descent

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Determine flight conditions (flap position, engine speed). Decrease the airplane speed by pulling stick backward with rate 1 Kts/s until nose dropping can be controlled. During straight flight the stall characteristics are the same for all flap settings and center of gravity position.

  • Page 47: Landing With Crosswind

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Circling flight conditions: - Altitude 656 ft [200m] - Flap position - Engine speed 4000 RPM - Airspeed (IAS) 90 Kts. From 3-rd to 4-th turn: - Reduce airspeed to approx.

  • Page 48: Balked Landing

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 at altitude approx. 20 ft [6 m] airspeed was approx. 54 Kts. close to ground (approx. 1.6 ft [0.5 m]) ] reduce airspeed to touchdown speed - 44 Kts.

  • Page 49: Engine Shut-Off

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 4 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Normal procedures POH-KR-030-LSA-1 4.18 ENGINE SHUT-DOWN Before engine shut-down the engine should be cooled for few minutes with IDLING. Next perform following: - Switch-off ignition unit - - Master switch OFF. - Electric fuel pump OFF.
  • Page 50 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 5 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Performance data POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE DATA LIST of CONTENTS Page 5.1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR SYSTEM CALIBRATION 5.2 AIRSPEED AND FLYING RANGE AT CRUISE 5.3 CLIMB 5.4 FLIGHT WITH SHUT-OFF ENGINE 5.5 STALL AIRSPEED...

  • Page 51: Performance Data

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 5 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Performance data POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE DATA AIRSPEED INDICATOR SYSTEM CALIBRATION flaps settings "0" "1" "2" V(IAS) [kt] Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N Date: MAY 2017...
  • Page 52 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 5 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Performance data POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook AIRSPEED (IAS) AND FLYING RANGE AT LEVEL FLIGHT - for take-off weight 1235 lbs [560 kg] and altitude 1970 ft [600 m] Engine speed Airspeed Flying range...

  • Page 53: Stall Speed

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 5 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Performance data POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook STALL SPEED for total weight 1235 lbs [560 kg] and engine idle Flaps V [kt] V [km/h] V [kt] V [km/h] (IAS) (IAS) (CAS) (CAS) „0” (-6º) 23.8...

  • Page 54: Landing Distance

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 5 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Performance data POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Runway Take-off run Take-off run Take-off to 50 ft Take-off to 50 ft [ft] obstacle [ft] obstacle [m] Grass Concrete LANDING DISTANCE Landing distance for grass runway from 50-foot [15 m] obstacle equals approximately 660 ft [200 m] –...
  • Page 55 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 6 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Weight and balance POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIST of CONTENTS Page 6.1 AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURE 6.2 CENTER OF GRAVITY 6.3 EMPTY AIRPLANE WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE 6.4 AIRPLANE LOADING 6.5 CENTER OF GRAVITY DETERMINATION...

  • Page 56: Weight And Balance

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 6 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Weight and balance POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURE The airplane should be placed on three scales 0 to 500 lbs [0 200 kG] range each. Wings must be in horizontal position and the dimension 10.79 0.2 in [287 5 mm] must be observed (see figure below).

  • Page 57: Center Of Gravity

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 6 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Weight and balance POH-KR-030-LSA-1 CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) Calculate center of gravity (X) for the airplane empty weight with the formula below: X = B - ----------------------- where: - nose wheel scale reading...

  • Page 58: Center Of Gravity Determination

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 6 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Weight and balance POH-KR-030-LSA-1 CENTER OF GRAVITY DETERMINATION When the airplane complies with limitations from Section 2 and 6, empty weight CG always will be located between permissible limits (para 2.5). Current location of the airplane CG for specific loading may be calculated...
  • Page 59 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 6 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Weight and balance POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Loading Schedule Chart Your Aircraft Sample Aircraft Your Aircraft Weight Moment Weight Moment Item [in] [in] [lb] [lb·in] [lbs] [lb·in] Empty 9.39 6330.46 Airplane Crew 7.48 308.64 2308.63 Fuel 18.11...

  • Page 60: Airplane And Systems Description

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 7 AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION LIST of CONTENTS Page 7.1 AIRFRAME 5.2 FLIGHT CONTROLS 7.3 POWER PLANT 7.4 FUEL SYSTEM 7.5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.6 COCKPIT...

  • Page 61: Airframe

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook SECTION 7 AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AIRFRAME FUSELAGE – Shell-like structure made of composite based on vinyl ester resin and glass and carbon fiber. The fuselage is made as a one piece with fin.

  • Page 62: Power Plant

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook RUDDER – pedals movements transferred rudder through a system of rigid push-pull rods. POWER PLANT Refer to description in Suction 1.3 and 1.4.

  • Page 63: Electrical System

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Two conductor electrical system of 12V DC. The main source of power is an alternator 13,5 - 14,2 V, 240 W (AC, monophase, constant excitation with interference reducer).
  • Page 64 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Diagram of electrical wiring inside fuselage Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N Date: MAY 2017...

  • Page 65: Cockpit

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Engine wiring diagram Control stick wiring diagram COCKPIT Cockpit interior is ventilated by means of adjustable warm air inlet located under instrument panel. Cold air enters by inlets located in side windows and warm air is drawn from a heater fixed to exhaust silencer.
  • Page 66 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook switches panel switch-breakers panel Alternator flaps instr radio Instrument arrangement on the instrument panel Air Speer indicator BK-300 Ignition switch Rate-of-climb indicator BG-10...
  • Page 67 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Elevator trimmer control buttons Flaps control buttons Nose heavy Flaps up Tail heavy Flaps down Control stick head Throttle lever on RH side...
  • Page 68 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Throttle lever on LH side COCKPIT DOOR LOCK Bottom door lock on LH side Closed position Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N...
  • Page 69 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Bottom door lock on LH side Open position Upper door lock on LH side Closed position Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N...
  • Page 70 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 7 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Airplane and its systems description POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Upper door lock on LH side Open position Locks on RH side are symmetrically to LH side Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page...
  • Page 71 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 8 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Handling and servicing POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND PERIODIC INSPECTIONS LIST of CONTENTS Page 8.1 LIST OF EFFECTIVE MANUALS 8.2 HANDLING 8.3 MAINTENANCE Edition: 1 Date: JULY 2010 Page Revision N...
  • Page 72 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 8 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Handling and servicing POH-KR-030-LSA-1 SECTION 8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND PERIODIC INSPECTIONS LIST OF EFFECTIVE MANUALS Rotax 912 Engine Operation Manual Rotax 912 Engine Maintenance Manual (line maintenance) AS Propeller Operation and Servicing Manual...

  • Page 73: Washing And Cleaning

    Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 8 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Handling and servicing POH-KR-030-LSA-1 Ground anchorage: The airplane should be moored using eye bolts screwed located on the bottom of wings and by means of clamp mounted on the nose shock absorber leg.
  • Page 74 Manufacturer: PPHU EKOLOT Section 8 Model: KR-030 TOPAZ Handling and servicing POH-KR-030-LSA-1 8.3.2 AFTER LAST FLIGHT IN THE DAY Turn off master switch (verify). Carry out checks according to para 8.5.1. Wash and clean the airplane (outside and inside) Close and lock the doors.

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