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Pilot Operating Handbook
KOLB MARK- III
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N 553RL
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Summary of Contents for Kolb Twinstar Mark-III

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Pilot Operating Handbook KOLB MARK- III N 553RL CONTENTS: Sec. Title Description Normal Operating Procedures Emergency Procedures Flight Characteristics Operating Limitations Appendix: Diagrams - 1 -...

  • Page 2: Description

    1. Description: General Description: The Kolb “Twinstar” Mark-III C is a kit-built light sport aircraft of conventional design and construction. Powered by a single engine in a pusher configuration, the aircraft employs a strut-braced high-wing with conventional (tailwheel-type) landing gear. The cockpit “pod” accommodates two pilots in side-by-side seating, with a single, centrally- mounted control stick accessible by either occupant.
  • Page 3 Engine: The Rotax-912ULS engine is a four cylinder, air- and water-cooled, normally-aspirated 4-stroke powerplant. Displacing 1211cc (74 c.i.d), the engine is rated at 81 horsepower. Maximum engine speed is 5800 rpm, limited to 5 minutes. Maximum continuous rpm is 5500, yielding 79 hp. Normal cruising range is 4500-5500 rpm.
  • Page 4 through the engine during operation. An external radiator (oil cooler) is included, to keep oil temperatures down. Oil capacity is 3.2 quarts. [Diagram - See Appendix] Fuel System: Maximum fuel capacity is ten gallons, carried in two 5-gallon individual polyethylene tanks, located behind the seats.
  • Page 5 Tailwheel Steering: The Mark-3 is equipped with a steerable, full-swiveling tailwheel. Rudder cables link the rudder pedals directly to the rudder control horn. Short chains link the tailwheel control horn to the rudder control horn, providing positive ground steering. Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes are installed, one for each main wheel.
  • Page 6 Pitot-Static System: Three instruments are tied into the pitot- static system: Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator. The pitot tube is located at the forward-most point of the nosecone. Ram air entering the pitot tube is routed to the Airspeed Indicator.

  • Page 7: Normal Operating Procedures

    2. Normal Operating Procedures Aircraft Assembly Steps: WINGS: Set pad on ground, under wingtip and 2 ft inboard. Lift wing up out of saddle; walk forward while rotating leading edge upward to horizontal. Set wingtip down onto pad. Attach main spar at root; pin & safety. Attach lift strut, lower end first;...
  • Page 8 Brake & Fluid line – Secure, no fluid leaks, Leading Edge – Uniform, Undamaged Lift Strut – Pins & safety clips, both ends Inspection Covers – Secure Wing Tip – Rock up & down, verify Secure Aileron – Free movement Flap –...
  • Page 9 Tailwheel – Secure Tailwheel Cables & Springs – Secure, safety wired Right Wing: Wing General Structure & Fabric – Undamaged U-Joint Attachment - Secure Flap Push-Pull Tube – Pins & safety clips, both ends Aileron Push-Pull Tube – Pins & safety clips, both ends Hinges –...
  • Page 10 Choke – Slowly, pull “closed” (lever aft) Oil Temp – 120 deg. before higher RPM Idle RPM – 1400 Before Takeoff: BRS Parachute – Remove & Stow Safety Pin Controls – Free & Correct Mag Check – 4000 RPM • Check L & R Switches •...
  • Page 11 Approach / Landing: Max flaps speed, 1 notch – 65 mph Max flaps speed, 2 notch – 55 mph Note: flaps not normally needed for landing Fuel pump – “on” Final – 65 mph Short Final – 55 mph Fly it all the way down! Stall –...

  • Page 12: Emergency Procedures

    3. Emergency Procedures Maintain aircraft control Analyze the situation – take proper action Land as soon as conditions permit - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Flight Characteristics

    4. Flight Characteristics Takeoff Data: (collect data for 300 msl field elevation) - Weight : 858 lbs. - I A S : 44 mph - Takeoff Roll : approx. 400 feet Climb Performance: 800-1100 fpm Cruise Performance: airspeed : 75mph fuel burn : 5 gal/hr Spins –...
  • Page 14 Nosewheel Tare: Net weight: Empty 17855.5 30.37 empty weight/CG: Most Aft Center Loading Weight Moment Gravity Item (lbs) (in) (in-lbs) (in) Aircraft 30.37 17855.5 empty: Pilot: -680 Passenger: Baggage: Fuel: 16.125 Weight/CG 17175.5 22.66 must be <= 23.1 Most Fwd Center Loading Weight...
  • Page 15 Instrument Markings: - Airspeed - 15 -...

  • Page 16: Appendix: Diagrams

    - CHT - Oil Temp - Tach Appendix – Diagrams Instrument Panel Oil System Fuel System Electrical System Pitot-static System CG Envelope Top view of engine - 16 -...

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