Evektor SportStar RTC Pilot Operating Handbook

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Pilot's Operating Handbook
This Manual must be on the airplane board during its operation. This POH contains
information required to be furnished to the pilot by the CS-LSA, ASTM F 2746-9
regulation and supplementary information provided by the holder of TC – Evektor, spol. s r.o.
Pages marked as "EASA Approved" are approved by European Aviation Safety Agency.
Signature:
Date oa Approval:
This airplane must be operated in compliance with the information
Copyright © 2012
EVEKTOR, spol. s r.o.
Airplane Type:
Model:
Airplane Serial Number:
Airplane Registration Number:
Type Certificate Number:
Publication Number:
Date of Issue:
and limitations stated in this Manual.
for
SportStar
RTC
EASA.A.592
ERTC020-10-AS
29.2.2012
Airplane manufacturer:
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK, a.s.
686 04 Kunovice – Letecká 1394
Czech Republic

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  • Page 1 CS-LSA, ASTM F 2746-9 regulation and supplementary information provided by the holder of TC – Evektor, spol. s r.o. Pages marked as “EASA Approved” are approved by European Aviation Safety Agency.
  • Page 3: Warnings, Cautions, Notes

    Technical Information Introduction This Manual is valid only for SportStar RTC airplane with serial number and registration number shown on the cover page. This Manual may not be used for airplane operation if it is not keep up to date.
  • Page 4: Section 0 Technical Information

    Inserted Rev. Affected Pages Description Appr./ by / Date Date 0-2, 0-4,0-6 Minor corrections: placards Approved Evektor and instrument panel layout. under DOA No. 2012-08-08 2-12, 2-13 EASA.21J.57 7-6, 7-7, 9-3 0-2, 0-4, 0-6 Added Supplement No. 16 Approved Evektor into the List of Supplements.
  • Page 5 Description Appr./ by / Date Date 0-3, 0-4, 0-6, 9-4, 9-5 Added supplements No. 27, 28 Approved Evektor and 29 into List of Suppl. under DOA 2018-01-02 EASA.21J.57 0-3, 0-4, 0-6, 9-4, 9-5 Added supplements No. 30 and Approved Evektor 32 into List of Suppl.
  • Page 6 Affected Pages Description Appr./ by / Date Date 0-4, 0-5, 0-6, 0-7, 0-8, Added supplement No. 39, 40, 41 Approved Evektor 0-9, 0-10, 9-4 into List of Suppl. under DOA 2023-07-28 EASA.21J.57 0-4, 0-6, 0-7, 0-8, 4-6, Consolidated procedure for Approved...
  • Page 7 Section 0 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Technical Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS EASA Inserted Rev. Affected Pages Description Appr./ by / Date Date Rev. 15 | 2023-07-25...
  • Page 8: List Of Effective Pages

    Section 0 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Technical Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS List of Effective Pages Section Page Date Section Page Date 2012-02-29 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 2017-05-18 2017-05-18 EASA Approved 2023-05-30 2015-02-27 EASA Approved 2024-08-27 2014-03-17 EASA Approved 2023-07-25 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 2024-08-27 2012-02-29 EASA Approved...
  • Page 9 Section 0 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Technical Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Section Page Date Section Page Date 3-14 2020-01-27 2012-02-29 EASA Approved EASA Approved 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-10 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-11 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 2012-02-29 5-12 2012-02-29 EASA Approved EASA Approved 2012-02-29...
  • Page 10 Section 0 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Technical Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Section Page Date Section Page Date 2017-05-18 7-30 2017-05-18 2017-05-18 2017-05-18 2017-05-18 2017-05-18 2012-02-29 2017-05-18 2012-02-29 2017-05-18 2012-02-29 2017-05-18 2012-02-29 2017-05-18 2012-02-29 7-10 2017-05-18 2012-02-29 7-11 2017-05-18 2012-02-29 7-12 2023-05-16 2012-02-29 7-13 2017-05-18...
  • Page 11 Section 0 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Technical Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Table of Contents Section General Information (non-approved section) Limitations (approved section) Emergency Procedures (approved section) Normal Procedures (approved section) Performance (partly approved section) Weight & Balance (non-approved section) Airplane & System Description (non-approved section) Handling, Servicing &...
  • Page 12 Section 0 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Technical Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank 0-10 Rev. 15 | 2023-07-25...
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Introduction .................... 1-3 Certification Basis .................. 1-3 Airplane Manufacturer ................1-3 Descriptive Data ..................1-4 1.4.1 Airplane Description ..............1-4 1.4.2 Power Plant ................... 1-4 1.4.3 Main Technical Data ..............
  • Page 14: General Information

    Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank 2012-02-29...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    This POH contains information required to be furnished to the pilot by the CS- LSA regulation, ASTM F 2746-09 and supplementary information provided by the TC holder – EVEKTOR, spol. s r.o. The pilot is obliged to become familiar with all content of this Manual including supplements located in Section 9.
  • Page 16: Descriptive Data

    Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 1.4 Descriptive Data 1.4.1 Airplane Description SportStar RTC airplane is a low-wing with two side by side seats and nose wheel landing gear. Airplane structure is a metal with high portion of composite materials used. For further description see Section 7 - Airplane & System Description.
  • Page 17 Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Vertical tail units Height ..............1.39 m VTU area ............. 1.05 sq.m Rudder area ............0,43 sq.m Landing gear Wheel track ............1.95 m Wheel base ............1.35 m Main and nose landing gear wheel diameter ..380 mm 2012-02-29...
  • Page 18: Three View Drawing

    Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 1.4.4 Three View Drawing Figure 1-1 2012-02-29...
  • Page 19: Airplane Performance Specifications

    Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 1.5 Airplane Performance Specifications 1.6 Weight Maximum take-off weight........600 kg 1.7 Airspeeds and Performance Top speed (0 ft ISA, MTP) ........114 KIAS (212 km/h IAS) Cruise speed (2000 ft ISA, 75% MCP) ....92 KIAS (171 km/h IAS) Maximum range (2000 ft ISA, 75% MCP)....
  • Page 20: Engine

    Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 1.9 Engine Max. take-off power (5 minutes) ......73.5 kW (100 hp) at 5800 RPM Max. continuous power ........69 kW (93 hp) at 5500 RPM 1.10 Definitions and Abbreviations NOTE The abbreviations on placards in the airplane cockpit are printed in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS in the text...
  • Page 21 Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS max. Maximum Maximum continuous power min. Minimum / minute Millimeter Meter per second Maximum take-off power Nautical mile (1 nm = 1.852 km) Outside air temperature System is switched off or control element is in off position System is switched on or control element is in on position Pascal (1 Pa = 1 N/sq.m)
  • Page 22 Section 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK General Information Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank 1-10 2012-02-29...
  • Page 23 Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS Limitations Introduction .................... 2-3 Airspeed Limitation ................2-3 Airspeed Indicator Marking ..............2-4 Power Plant ..................... 2-5 Power Plant Instrument Marking ............2-6 Miscellaneous Instrument Marking ............2-6 Weight Limits ..................
  • Page 24: Limitations

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank EASA Approved 2012-02-29...
  • Page 25: Introduction

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.1 Introduction Section 2 contains operation limitation, instrument marking and basic placards necessary for safe operation of airplane and its engine, standard systems and equipment. Limitation for optional systems and equipment are stated in section 9 - Supplements.
  • Page 26: Airspeed Indicator Marking

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.3 Airspeed Indicator Marking Airspeed indicator markings and their color-code significance are shown in the table below: Range Marking Meaning KIAS km/h IAS at maxim weight (flaps in landing Red line position 50°) Operating range with extended flaps.
  • Page 27: Power Plant

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.4 Power Plant Engine manufacturer: BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Engine type: ROTAX 912 ULS Power: max. take-off 73.5 kW / 100 HP max. continuous 69.0 kW / 93 HP Engine speed: max.
  • Page 28: Power Plant Instrument Marking

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS NOTE The coolant temperature (instead of CHT) is measured on engines from S/N 6 781 410 inclusive or on engines equipped with cylinder heads of P/N 413185 (cylinder head position 2/3) and 413195 (cylinder head postion 1/4).
  • Page 29: Weight Limits

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.7 Weight Limits Maximum empty weight ........405 kg Maximum take-off weight........600 kg Maximum landing weight ........600 kg Maximum weight in baggage compartment ..25 kg 2.8 Centre of Gravity 32 % MAC 29.9 % MAC 600 kg...
  • Page 30: Approved Maneuvers

    PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.9 Approved Maneuvers SportStar RTC airplane is approved to perform the following maneuvers: • Steep turns up to bank of 60° • Climbing turns • Lazy eights • Stall (except for steep stalls) •...
  • Page 31: Kind Of Operation

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.12 Kind of Operation The airplane is standardly approved for VFR daylight flights. WARNING NIGHT FLIGHTS ACCORDING TO VFR, FLIGHTS ACCORDING TO IFR AND INTENTIONAL FLIGHTS UNDER ICING CONDITIONS ARE PROHIBITED. Instruments and equipment for daylight flights according to VFR: •...
  • Page 32: Fuel Limits

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.13 Fuel Limits 2.13.1 Fuel Capacity Fuel tank capacity (each) ........60 l Total fuel capacity ..........120 l Total usable fuel ........... 118 l Total unusable fuel ..........2 l (1 l per tank) NOTE It is not recommended to fully tank the fuel tanks.
  • Page 33: Oil Limits

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS NOTE AVGAS 100 LL places greater stress on the valve seats due to its high lead content and forms increased deposits in the combustion chamber and leads sediments in the oil system. Thus it should only be used when automotive gasoline is unavailable.
  • Page 34: Limitation Placards

    Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.18 Limitation Placards The following placards are located on the titling canopy: The following placards are located on the instrument panel Placard color: red. 2-12 EASA Approved Rev. 6 | 2017-05-18...
  • Page 35 Placard color: red. (Only if fire extinguisher installed) The following placard is located on the left and right side of the canopy frame: NOTE Other placards and labels are shown in Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC airplane. 2-13 2020-01-27 | Rev. 11 EASA Approved...
  • Page 36 Section 2 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Limitations Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank 2-14 EASA Approved 2012-02-29...
  • Page 37 Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS Emergency Procedures Introduction .................... 3-3 Speeds for Performing Emergency Procedures ........3-3 Engine Failure ..................3-4 3.3.1 Engine Failure at Take-off Run ............3-4 3.3.2 Engine Failure at Take-off ............. 3-4 3.3.3 Engine Failure in Flight ..............
  • Page 38 Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.14.2 Failure of Longitudinal Control ............. 3-12 3.14.3 Failure of Trim Tab Control ............3-12 3.14.4 Vibrations ..................3-12 3.14.5 Carburetor Icing ................3-13 3.14.6 Clogging of Air Inlet to Engine Intake ........... 3-13 3.15 Canopy Opening in Flight ..............
  • Page 39: Section 3 Emergency Procedures

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.1 Introduction Section 3 describes operations and procedures for emergency situation solutions that could possibly occur during airplane operation. 3.2 Speeds for Performing Emergency Procedures Airspeed for the best gliding ratio (flaps retracted) ...........
  • Page 40: Engine Failure

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.3 Engine Failure 3.3.1 Engine Failure at Take-off Run 1. THROTTLE lever ..........idle 2. Brakes ............as necessary 3. FUEL selector ..........OFF 4. Ignition ............OFF MASTER SWITCH ........OFF 3.3.2 Engine Failure at Take-off 1.
  • Page 41: Engine Starting In Flight

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.4 Engine Starting in Flight NOTE It is possible to start the engine by means of the starter within the whole range of operation speeds as well as flight altitudes. The engine is started up after switching the ignition to START position.
  • Page 42: Engine Fire

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.5 Engine Fire 3.5.1 Fire on the Ground 1. FUEL selector ..........OFF 2. Brakes ............brake 3. THROTTLE lever ........... full 4. HOT AIR knob ..........close 5. COLD AIR knob ..........close After the engine stops: 6.
  • Page 43: Fire In Flight

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.5.3 Fire in Flight 1. FUEL selector..........OFF 2. THROTTLE lever ........... full 3. HOT AIR knob ..........close 4. COLD AIR knob ..........close 5. Gliding speed ..........59 KIAS (110 km/h IAS) 6.
  • Page 44: Emergency Descent

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4. After extinguishing the fire ......aerate the cockpit 5. Precautionary landing ........carry out according ............... to para 3.9.2 If fire extinguisher not installed: 6. Precautionary landing ........carry out as soon as possible ..............
  • Page 45: Emergency Landing

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.9 Emergency Landing 3.9.1 Emergency Landing – with Non-operating Engine 1. Airspeed ............59 KIAS (110 km/h IAS) 2. Landing area ..........choose, ..............determine wind direction 3. Safety harness..........tighten up 4.
  • Page 46: Landing With Burst Tire

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.9.3 Landing with Burst Tire CAUTION WHEN LANDING AT HOLDING, KEEP THE WHEEL WITH BURST TIRE ABOVE THE GROUND AS LONG AS POSSIBLE BY MEANS OF AILERONS. IN CASE OF NOSE WHEEL BY MEANS OF ELEVATOR.
  • Page 47: Unintentional Spin Recovery

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.10 Unintentional Spin Recovery NOTE The airplane has not, when using normal techniques of pilotage, tendency to go over to spin spontaneously. Standard procedure of recovery from spin: 1. Flaps .............. retract – 0° 2.
  • Page 48: Unintentional Flight In Icing Conditions

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.13 Unintentional Flight in Icing Conditions 1. CARBURET. PREHEAT. knob ...... ON 2. Heating ............direct the hot air toward ..............canopy glazing 3. Icing area ............leave immediately 3.14 Other Emergency Procedures 3.14.1 Failure of Lateral Control 1.
  • Page 49: Carburetor Icing

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.14.5 Carburetor Icing Carburetor icing happens when air temperature drop in the carburetor occurs due to its acceleration in the carburetor and further cooling by evaporating fuel. Carburetor icing mostly happens during descending and approaching for landing (low engine RPM).
  • Page 50: Canopy Opening In Flight

    Section 3 Emergency PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 3.15 Canopy Opening in Flight WARNING ALWAYS MAKE SURE BEFORE A TAKEOFF, THAT COCKPIT CANOPY IS FULLY CLOSED – THE RED WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD MUST GO OFF. IF THE AIRPLANE IS EQUIPPED WITH DIGITAL INTEGRATED INSTRUMENTS, THE APPROPRIATE LIGHT DISPLAY...
  • Page 51 Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Operation Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS Normal Procedures Introduction .................... 4-3 Recommended Speeds for Normal Procedures ........4-3 4.2.1 Take-off ..................4-3 4.2.2 Landing ..................4-3 Assembly and Disassembly ..............4-3 Pre-flight Check ..................4-4 Normal Procedures and Checklist ............
  • Page 52: Section 4 Normal Procedures

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank EASA Approved 2012-02-29...
  • Page 53: Section 4 Normal Operation

    Approaching speed for normal landing (flaps in LANDING II position - 50°) ....54 KIAS (100 km/h IAS) 4.3 Assembly and Disassembly Description of assembly and disassembly is given in the Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC airplane. 2012-02-29 EASA Approved...
  • Page 54: Pre-Flight Check

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.4 Pre-flight Check Carry out pre-flight check according to the following procedure: Figure 4-1 WARNING CHECK BEFORE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK THAT IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF! NOTE The word “condition”, used in procedures of pre-flight check, means visual check of surface, damage, deformation, scratches, attrition, corrosion, icing or other effects decreasing flight safety.
  • Page 55 Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Operation Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 1. Left landing gear leg - check • landing gear leg attachment and condition • attachment of brake system hose • landing gear wheel condition • condition and attachment of wheel covers •...
  • Page 56 Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS • freedom of rudder and elevator movement • condition of trim tab, condition and security of elevator trim tab control rods 8. Rear part of fuselage - check • surface condition 9.
  • Page 57 Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Operation Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Checks before every flight: • cleanness of air intakes • check on oil level (between marks - flattening on the dip stick; difference between min. – max. marks is 0.5 l) •...
  • Page 58: Normal Procedures And Checklist

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5 Normal Procedures and Checklist 4.5.1 Before Engine Starting 1. Pre-flight check and check on weight and centre of gravity position ....done 2. Safety harnesses ........... check, fasten 3. Rudder pedals ..........free 4.
  • Page 59 Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Operation Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 9. Ignition ............START (see CAUTION) ..............after starting up BOTH CAUTION ACTIVATE STARTER SEC. MAXIMUM, AND THEN LET IT COOL DOWN FOR 2 MINUTES. AFTER STARTING UP ENGINE, DO NOT CARRY OUT SUDDEN RPM CHANGES, AFTER POWER DECREASE WAIT FOR ABOUT 3 SEC.
  • Page 60: Before Taxiing

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.3 Before Taxiing 1. Transponder ..........SBY 2. Outside lights ..........as necessary 3. BEACONS ............. OFF 4. SOCKET ............OFF 4.5.4 Taxiing 1. THROTTLE lever ........... as necessary 2. Brakes ............check by depressing 3.
  • Page 61: Take-Off

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Operation Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 11. Engine instrument .......... check 12. Flight instrument ..........check 13. Radio station / avionics ........check, set 14. Ignition ............check BOTH 15. CHOKE ............CLOSED (in inserted position) 16.
  • Page 62: Climb

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.7 Climb 1. THROTTLE lever ........... max. continuous power 2. Airspeed ............V = 65 KIAS (120 km/h IAS) ..............= 49 KIAS (90 km/h IAS) 3. Engine instrument .......... check 4.
  • Page 63: Descent

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Operation Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.9 Descent 1. THROTTLE lever ........... as necessary 2. Airspeed ............as necessary 3. Trim ............... as necessary 4. Engine instrument .......... check 5. CARBURET. PREHEAT. knob...... as necessary CAUTION AT LONG APPROACHING AND DESCENDING FROM HIGH ALTITUDE IT IS NOT SUITABLE TO REDUCE THROTTLE TO MINIMUM FOR THE...
  • Page 64: Balked Landing

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 12. PARKING BRAKE handle ......check for lever down 13. Electric fuel pump ........... ON 14. SOCKET ............OFF FINAL – NORMAL LANDING 1. Flaps .............. LANDING I position (30°) 2.
  • Page 65: After Landing

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Operation Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.12.1 Short Landing 1. Flaps .............. LANDING II position (50°) 2. THROTTLE lever ........... idle 3. Airspeed ............49 KIAS (90 km/h IAS) 4. Touch-down on all three wheels ....carry out 5.
  • Page 66: Airplane Parking

    Section 4 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Normal Procedures Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.15 Airplane Parking 1. Ignition ............check OFF 2. MASTER SWITCH ......... check OFF 3. FUEL selector ..........OFF Pull the safety button on the fuel selector, turn the handle to the OFF position and then release safety button.
  • Page 67 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS Performance Introduction .................... 5-3 Approved Performance Data ..............5-4 5.2.1 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration .......... 5-4 5.2.2 Stall Speed ..................5-6 5.2.3 Take-off Distance ................5-7 5.2.4 Landing Distance ................5-9 5.2.5 Climb Performance ..............
  • Page 68 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank EASA Approved 2012-02-29...
  • Page 69: Performance

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.1 Introduction Section 5 provides data for airspeed calibration, stall speeds, take-off performance and additional information, provided by the airplane type certificate owner. CAUTION THE PERFORMANCE STATED IN THIS SECTION IS VALID FOR ROTAX 912 ULS (100 HP) TOGETHER WITH WOODCOMP KLASSIC 170/3/R PROPELLER INSTALLED IN THE AIRPLANE.
  • Page 70: Approved Performance Data

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.2 Approved Performance Data 5.2.1 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration NOTE Assumed zero instrument error. Valid for airplane take-off weight 600 kg. RETRACTED TAKE-OFF LANDING I LANDING II 0° 15° 30° 50° KIAS KCAS KCAS...
  • Page 71 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS RETRACTED TAKE-OFF LANDING I LANDING II 0° 15° 30° 50° IAS (km/h) CAS (km/h) CAS (km/h) CAS (km/h) CAS (km/h) flaps 30° flaps 15° flaps 0° 2012-02-29 EASA Approved...
  • Page 72: Stall Speed

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.2.2 Stall Speed Conditions: − wing level stall - engine at idle power − turning flight stall - engine at 75% max. continuous power − airplane weight - 600 kg − airplane centre of gravity 30% MAC NOTE The stated stall speeds are valid for all flight altitudes.
  • Page 73: Take-Off Distance

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.2.3 Take-off Distance Conditions: − engine – max. take-off power − flaps – Take-off position (15°) − carburetor preheater - OFF − airplane weight – 600 kg − take-off speed – 43 KIAS (79 km/h IAS) −...
  • Page 74 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS ISA conditions + 20°C Concrete RWY Grass RWY Distance Distance over Temperature Take-off run Take-off run over 50 ft 50 ft obstacle Airport altitude obstacle °C 0 ft 35,0 2000 ft 31,0 4000 ft 27,1...
  • Page 75: Landing Distance

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.2.4 Landing Distance Conditions: − engine – idle − flaps – LANDING I position (30°) − carburetor preheating - OFF − airplane weight – 600 kg − touch down speed – 44 KIAS (82 km/h IAS) −...
  • Page 76 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS ISA conditions + 20°C Concrete RWY Grass RWY Distance Distance over Temperature Landing run Landing run over 50 ft 50 ft obstacle. Airport altitude obstacle. °C 0 ft 35,0 2000 ft 31,0 4000 ft 27,1...
  • Page 77 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Conditions: − engine – idle − flaps – LANDING II position (50°) − carburetor preheating - OFF − airplane weight – 600 kg − touch down speed – 42 KIAS (78 km/h IAS) −...
  • Page 78 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS ISA conditions + 20°C Concrete RWY Grass RWY Distance Distance over Temperature Landing run Landing run over 50 ft 50 ft obstacle. Airport altitude obstacle. °C 0 ft 35,0 2000 ft 31,0 4000 ft 27,1...
  • Page 79: Climb Performance

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.2.5 Climb Performance Conditions: − engine – maximum take-off power − flaps – retracted (0°) − carburetor preheating - OFF − airplane weight –600 kg − ambient air temperature - ISA −...
  • Page 80 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Best rate of climb for various altitudes is mentioned in the following table: Altitude Best rate of climb speed Max. rate of climb ft ISA KIAS km/h IAS 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000...
  • Page 81: Additional Information

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.3 Additional information 5.3.1 Cruise Conditions: − flaps – retracted (0°) − carburetor preheating - OFF − airplane weight – 600 kg − ambient air temperature - ISA − airplane centre of gravity - 30% MAC 0 ft ISA 2000 ft ISA...
  • Page 82: Horizontal Speeds

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.3.2 Horizontal Speeds In the following table states Indicated airspeeds (IAS), corresponding calibrated air speeds (CAS) and true air speeds (TAS) versus altitude, all for various engine speeds. ft ISA 4300 4800 5000 5500...
  • Page 83 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS ft ISA km/h 4300 4800 5000 5500 5800 2000 4000 6000 8000 10 000 5-17 2012-02-29...
  • Page 84: Endurance

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.3.3 Endurance Conditions: − flaps – retracted (0°) − carburetor preheating - OFF − airplane weight – 1323 lb / 600 kg − ambient air temperature - ISA − airplane centre of gravity - 30% MAC Endurance and range altitude 2000 ft ISA...
  • Page 85: Balked Landing Climb

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.3.4 Balked Landing Climb Conditions: − engine – maximum take-off power − flaps – LANDING I position (30°) − carburetor preheating - OFF − airplane weight – 600 kg − ambient air temperature - ISA −...
  • Page 86 Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Conditions: − engine – maximum take-off power − flaps – LANDING II position (50°) − carburetor preheating – OFF − airplane weight – 600 kg − ambient air temperature – ISA −...
  • Page 87: Effect On Flight Performance And Characteristics

    Section 5 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Performance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 5.3.5 Effect on Flight Performance and Characteristics Flight performances and characteristics are not considerably affected by rain or insect stuck on the airplane surface. 5.3.6 Demonstrated Crosswind Performance Maximum demonstrated speed of cross wind for take-off and landing ........
  • Page 88: Ceiling

    − airplane centre of gravity - 30% MAC Service ceiling ............15 820 ft 5.3.8 Noise data Measured average values of SportStar RTC outside noise according to ICAO – Annex 16: ) REF = 66.5 ± 1.3 dB(A) Amax 5-22...
  • Page 89 Operational Weight and Balance Computation ........6-6 6.4.1 Computation Procedure..............6-6 Airplane Loading Schedule Chart ............6-7 Table of Static Moments ................ 6-8 Airplane Loading Graph ............... 6-10 CG Moment Envelope of SportStar RTC Airplane ......6-11 Equipment List ..................6-12 2012-02-29...
  • Page 90 Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank 2012-02-29...
  • Page 91: Introduction

    CG location will be within the permitted limits range. Procedure for weighing the airplane and the calculation method for establishing the permitted payload range are contained in the Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC. 2012-02-29...
  • Page 92: Weight And Balance Record

    Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 6.2 Weight and Balance Record 2012-02-29...
  • Page 93: Permitted Payload Range

    Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 6.3 Permitted Payload Range B A G G A G E 2012-02-29...
  • Page 94: Operational Weight And Balance Computation

    Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 6.4 Operational Weight and Balance Computation CAUTION THE AIRPLANE PILOT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AN APPROPRIATE LOADING OF THE AIRPLANE. AT LOADING AIRPLANE, WEIGHT LIMITATIONS SHOWN IN PARAGRAPH 2.7 MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED AND C.G.
  • Page 95: Airplane Loading Schedule Chart

    PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 8. Plot Takeoff Weight and Total Static Moment into the SportStar RTC airplane CG Moment Envelope (para 6.8). 9. Check, whether the intersection of Take-off weight horizontal line and Total Static Moment vertical line is inside the envelope.
  • Page 96: Table Of Static Moments

    Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 6.6 Table of Static Moments Crew Baggage Weight Moment Weight Moment (kg) (kg.m) (kg) (kg.m) 27.3 32.7 10.8 38.2 16.2 43.6 21.7 49.1 27.1 54.5 60.0 65.4 70.9 76.3 81.8 87.2 92.7...
  • Page 97 Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Fuel Fuel volume Weight Moment (kg) (kg.m) 14.4 21.6 14.7 28.8 19.6 36.0 24.5 43.2 29.4 50.4 34.3 57.6 39.2 64.8 44.1 72.0 49.0 79.2 53.9 86.4 58.8 2012-02-29...
  • Page 98: Airplane Loading Graph

    Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 6.7 Airplane Loading Graph Crew Fuel Baggage Moment (kg.m) 6-10 2012-02-29...
  • Page 99: Cg Moment Envelope Of Sportstar Rtc Airplane

    Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 6.8 CG Moment Envelope of SportStar RTC Airplane 6-11 2012-02-29...
  • Page 100: Equipment List

    Section 6 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Weight & Balance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 6.9 Equipment List The equipment list is located in Supplement in Section 9 of this POH. 6-12 2012-02-29...
  • Page 101 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS Airplane and System Description Introduction .................... 7-3 Airframe ....................7-3 7.2.1 Fuselage ..................7-3 7.2.2 Wing ....................7-3 7.2.3 Horizontal Tail Unit (HTU) ............. 7-3 7.2.4 Vertical Tail Unit ................
  • Page 102 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.11 Fuel System ................... 7-20 7.11.1 Fuel Tanks ................... 7-20 7.11.2 Fuel Selector ................7-20 7.11.3 Fuel Filter ..................7-20 7.11.4 Indication of Fuel Quantity ............7-21 7.11.5 Fuel Tank Draining ............... 7-21 7.12 Electrical System ..................
  • Page 103: Introduction

    Information on optional systems and equipment is available in section 9, Supplements. 7.2 Airframe The airframe of SportStar RTC airplane is of semimonocoque, metal -composite structure consisting of metal reinforcement, frames and duralumin sheet skin. 7.2.1 Fuselage The fuselage is of semimonocoque structure consisting of reinforcements and duralumin skin.
  • Page 104: Section 7 Airplane And System Description

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.3 Control Airplane control consists of ailerons, elevator and rudder. Directional control is connected by means of pull rods with nose landing gear control. Main landing gear brakes are controlled by pedals of directional control. Airplane is equipped with dual control enabling flight with two-member crew.
  • Page 105: Lateral Control

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.3.2 Lateral Control The lateral control is controlled by the left control stick (1b, Figure 7-2) or by the right control stick (1a) attached to the countershaft of manual control. The size of lever swing to the left or to the right from the vertical position determines the size of the aileron deflection.
  • Page 106: Rudder Control

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.3.3 Rudder Control Rudder control is controlled by pedals of foot control. The movement of the pedals is transferred to the rudder by the steel cables (4, Figure 7-3). The cables are attached to the left pedal of left foot control, to the right pedal of right foot control and to the attachments on the rudder.
  • Page 107 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS The foot control pedals can be set in three positions Adjustable foot control pedals NOT equipped with the remote position control The steps to adjust the rudder pedals position: 1.
  • Page 108: Elevator Trim Tab Control

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.3.4 Elevator Trim Tab Control The elevator trim tab is located on the elevator trailing edge. It is controlled by the electromechanical strut connected with the angular lever on the trim tab via the pull-rod.
  • Page 109 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS The wing flaps can be set to four positions. RETRACTED ............0° TAKEOFF ............15° LANDING (1 position) ........30° LANDING (2 position) ........50° Legend to Figure 7-4: 1 Lever 4 Wing flap L 2 Pull-rod...
  • Page 110: Controls In The Cockpit And Instrument Panel

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.4 Controls in the Cockpit and Instrument Panel Figure 7-5 SportStar's RTC instrument panel – standard version Legend to Figure 7-5: 1 Airspeed indicator 38 Socket 12 V Detail B - circuit breakers: 2 Artificial horizon 39 Accumulator (30 A)
  • Page 111 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7 Vertical speed indicator 43 Artificial horizon (3 A) 8 ELT remote control 44 Direction gyro (3 A) 9 Trim indicator 45 Beacon / strobe lights (7.5 A) 10 COMM/NAV/GPS bay 46 Position lights (2 A) 11 Engine speed indicator...
  • Page 112: Inside And Outside Marking And Placards

    Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.5 Inside and Outside Marking and Placards Placard list and markings are mentioned in the Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC airplane. 7.6 Landing Gear and Brakes 7.6.1 Landing Gear The airplane is equipped with a sort of fixed nose landing gear. Main landing gear legs (4, Figure 7-6) are produced from composite spring.
  • Page 113: Brakes

    Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.6.2 Brakes The SportStar RTC airplane is equipped with disk hydraulic brakes on main landing gear wheels (Figure 7-7). Brake system is composed of brake pedals (these are a part of rudder control pedals), brake pumps (1, 2, 3), hoses for leading brake liquid (7, 9, 9, 10), brake yokes with wheel cylinders and brake pads.
  • Page 114: Seat And Safety Harnesses

    3. Brake pedals ..........release 7.7 Seat and Safety Harnesses SportStar RTC airplane is a two-seat airplane with side-by-side seats. Seats are fixed, non-adjustable and fitted with light upholstery. Each of seats is fitted with four-point safety harness which is composed of safety belts, shoulder straps and lock.
  • Page 115: Power Unit

    7.10 Power Unit 7.10.1 General The engine ROTAX 912 ULS (100 hp) is used to power SportStar RTC airplane. ROTAX 912 ULS is a four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with opposite cylinders, central cam shaft, OHV valve mechanism and maximum take-off power of 100 hp (73.5 kW) at 5800 RPM.
  • Page 116: Engine Instruments

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.10.3 Engine Instruments The following instruments located on the instrument panel serve for engine performance monitoring: RPM indicator The electrical RPM indicator is controlled by signal from the generator RPM transmitter.
  • Page 117: Engine Lubrication System

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Legend to Figure 7-8: Expansion tank Cooling liquid cooler Overflow bottle Pump Figure 7-8 Scheme of cylinder head cooling system 7.10.5 Engine Lubrication System The engine is equipped with the lubrication system with the dry sump and the oil pump that has a built-in pressure reducing valve (1, Figure 7-9) and a sensor of oil pressure (2).
  • Page 118: Engine Intake System

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Legend to Figure 7-9 1 Reduction valve 6 Oil filter 2 Sensor of oil pressure 7 Venting of oil system 3 Oil pump 8 Sensor of oil temperature 4 Oil tank 9 Thermostat 5 Oil cooler...
  • Page 119: Ignition System

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.10.7 Ignition System The engine is equipped with the double contactless ignition system. Each ignition circuit has own source of energy, control unit, 2 ignition coils and 4 spark plugs. It is fully autonomous on the other circuit of accumulator.
  • Page 120: Fuel System

    Fuel system serves for keeping fuel in the airplane and it’s feeding to the engine. Fuel system of SportStar RTC airplane is composed of integral fuel tanks (1, 2 Figure 7-11), fuel line, fuel selector (4), check valve (5), fuel filter (5), mechanical...
  • Page 121: Indication Of Fuel Quantity

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.11.4 Indication of Fuel Quantity Fuel quantity is measured by a float fuel gauge sensor (21) in each tank and indicated on fuel gauges (13, 14) on the instrument panel. LH fuel gauge indicates fuel quantity in the left tank, RH indicator in the right tank.
  • Page 122 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS New version of the fuel system Figure 7-11 Scheme of fuel system (sheet 2 of 3) 7-22 Rev. 6 | 2017-05-18...
  • Page 123 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Legend to Figure 7-11 1 Left fuel tank 12 Fuel pressure indicator 2 Right fuel tank 13 Fuel quantity indicator of left tank 3 Check valve 14 Fuel quantity indicator of right tank 4 Fuel cock 15 Drain valve 5 Fuel filter...
  • Page 124: Electrical System

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.12 Electrical System The airplane is equipped with 14 V DC electrical installation (see Figure 7-12). A generator with power of 250 W is the primary source of electrical energy. The secondary source of energy is the accumulator 12 V/15 Ah (12 V/20 Ah optionally) that is located in the engine compartment on the fire wall.
  • Page 125 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Figure 7-12 Scheme of electrical system 7-25 2017-05-18 | Rev. 6...
  • Page 126: Pitot-Static System

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.13 Pitot-static System Pitot-static tube (1, Figure 7-13) for sensing static and total pressure is located under the left half of the wing. Total pressure is sensed through the opening in the Pitot-static tube face.
  • Page 127: Supplementary Equipment

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Legend to Figure 7-13 1 Pitot-static tube 4 Vertical speed indicator 2 Drain sumps 5 Altimeter 3 Airspeed indicator 6 Altitude encoder Figure 7-13 Scheme of pitot-static system 7.14 Supplementary Equipment 7.14.1 Stall Speed Warning System The sensor of stall speed warning is located on the left wing leading edge.
  • Page 128: Ventilation And Heating System

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.14.2 Ventilation and Heating System Cockpit ventilation is ensured by 2 eye–ball vents (14, Figure 7-14) located on the left and right of the tip-up canopy frame. Vents are connected to the NACA inlets (14) through tip-up canopy frame front flaps.
  • Page 129 Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Legend to Figure 7-14 1 Air inlet 11 Hose 2 Heat exchanger 12 Hose 3 NACA inlet 13 Hose 4 Hot air chamber 14 NACA inlet 5 Cold air chamber 15 Eye-ball vent 6 Mixing chamber 16 Air outlets...
  • Page 130: Navigation And Communication Equipment

    Section 7 Airplane and System PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Description Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.15 Navigation and Communication Equipment Descriptions of operation of navigation and communication equipment see section 9 - Supplements. 7-30 Rev. 6 | 2017-05-18...
  • Page 131 Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servic. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK and Maintenance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTETS Airplane Handling, Servicing and Maintenance Introduction .................... 8-3 Airplane Inspection Period ..............8-3 Modifications or Airplane Repairs ............8-4 Road Transport ..................8-4 8.4.1 Airplane Towing ................8-4 8.4.2 Airplane Parking ................
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  • Page 133: Introduction

    The manufacturer delivers along with the airplane “Pilot’s Operating Handbook for SportStar RTC” and the “Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC”. 8.2 Airplane Inspection Period Periodical inspections and reviews of airplane must be carried out at the latest in the following intervals: •...
  • Page 134: Modifications Or Airplane Repairs

    Basic repairs of airplane are described in the Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC. 8.4 Road Transport 8.4.1 Airplane Towing It is possible to move the airplane on a short distance by holding the fuselage end in the position before the fin, eventually by holding the root part of wings.
  • Page 135: Airplane Parking

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servic. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK and Maintenance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 8.4.2 Airplane Parking It is the most suitable solution to place the airplane into a hangar possibly into another covered room with stable temperature, good venting, low humidity and dust-free environment.
  • Page 136: Leveling

    It is necessary to avoid jacking by grasping the wing tip. 8.4.5 Leveling Leveling procedure is described in the Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC. 8.4.6 Road Transport The airplane can be transported on communication after its loading on an appropriate trail.
  • Page 137: Airplane Servicing

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servic. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK and Maintenance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 8.5 Airplane Servicing 8.5.1 Airplane Fuelling 8.5.1.1 Approved Fuel Grades Approved fuel grades are stated in Section 2, para 2.13.2 Approved Fuel Grades. 8.5.1.2 Fuelling Procedure WARNING SMOKING OPEN FLAMES...
  • Page 138: Oil Refilling

    Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servic. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK and Maintenance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS NOTE Fuel tank draining serves to elimination of impurities and deposits from the fuel. Drain until clean fuel flows from the drain valve. 4. Repeat procedure for the opposite tank. 8.5.3 Oil Refilling 8.5.3.1 Recommended Oil Brands The recommended oil brands are listed in latest issue of Service Instruction...
  • Page 139: Coolant Filling Procedure

    3. Install the upper engine cowling. 8.5.5 Brake Fluid Refilling 8.5.5.1 Recommended Types Refer to the Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC airplane for recommended brake fluid types. 8.5.5.2 Brake Fluid Refilling Procedure 1. Remove the upper engine cowling.
  • Page 140 Section 8 Airplane Handling, Servic. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK and Maintenance Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank 8-10 2012-02-29...
  • Page 141 Section 9 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Supplements Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS Supplements Introduction .................... 9-3 List of Inserted Supplements ..............9-3 Supplement Inserted ................9-6 2012-02-29...
  • Page 142 Section 9 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Supplements Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank 2012-02-29...
  • Page 143 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-009 Becker AR 6201 VHF Transceiver 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-010 Becker BXP 6401-2 ATC Transponder 2012-03-16 ERTC020-10-AS-011 Rotax 912 S Engine installed into SportStar RTC airplane 2012-03-16 ERTC020-10-AS-012 GPS Receiver Flymap L 2012-03-16 ERTC020-10-AS-013 Auxiliary Generator SD-20 2014-03-17 ERTC020-10-AS-014 Airplane equipment and modification for...
  • Page 144 Section 9 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Supplements Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Instal. Date Doc. Number Title of Inserted Supplement 2017-01-16 ERTC020-10-AS-026 SC-5 Aircraft clock 2017-08-08 ERTC020-10-AS-027 Winterization kit (see Note bellow) 2017-09-11 ERTC020-10-AS-028 Garmin G3X System with GDU 460 Displays 2017-12-22 ERTC020-10-AS-029 Throttle control S6 04-07 01 2018-10-29 ERTC020-10-AS-030...
  • Page 145 Section 9 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Supplements Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Instal. Date Doc. Number Title of Inserted Supplement NOTE The supplement No. ERTC020-10-AS-027 is valid only if Winterization kit S9 25-00 01 is installed on the airplane. Rev. 7 | 2018-01-02...
  • Page 146 Section 9 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Supplements Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 9.3 Supplement Inserted 2012-02-29...

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