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Production number: Registration mark: ULLa Category: Manufacturer: JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o., Znojemská 826/64, 586 01 Jihlava, Czech Republic, European Union SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
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OWNER – OPERATOR OF THE AIRCRAFT: Owner of the aircraft: The change of the ownership: Name: Name: Address: Address: Identity number: Identity number: Registration mark: Registration mark: From, To: From, To: The change of the ownership: The change of the ownership: Name: Name: Address:...
GENERAL INFORMATION Dear Valued Customer! Kindly accept our congratulations to the purchase of the UL/S-LSA aircraft SKYLEADER, which is a pure result of our own research & development. Please remember - fl ying with SKYLEADER Aircraft is low-cost, safe and fun! We believe that SKYLEADER Aircraft will satisfy your needs on more than 100%.
JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o. developed the fi nal production of WideBody model, which is now available on the market under trademark SKYLEADER 200 and SKYLEADER 500. It takes the top fl ying qualities and extends the comfort of crew by enlarging the cockpit on the maximum width along with the keeping of minimal operating costs and maximal safety.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 1.4. Introduction Validity: The Flight Manual is valid exclusively for the plane whose number is on the fi rst page of the manual. 1.5. Amendments 1.5.1. Amendments and supplements of the Flight Manual All amendments and supplements of the Flight Manual should be done as follows: a) the manufacturer of UL aircraft sends an operational update with new and revised information to the owner of the Flight Manual.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 1.6. Abbreviations and de nitions Calibrated airspeed. It is IAS corrected by errors due to instrument and pitot port errors. CAS is equivalent to the true airspeed at zero level of international standard atmosphere. Indicated airspeed.
1.7.1. Technical description KP 2U (SKYLEADER 200) is an ultralight, two-seater, all-metal, self-contained, low-wing aircraft with side-by-side seats. Maximal take-off weight of the airplane is 450 kg (992 lb), with Emergency Parachute System MTOW is 472,5 kg (1198 lb). Supporting surfaces are with two spars. They are composed of a rectangular centre-section and a trapezoidal outer wing with Fowler fl...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 1.7.3. Defl ections of the control surfaces 1.7.4. Fuel tanks Maximum capacity of standard fuel tanks: 2x32 l / 2x8,45 U. S. gal Maximum capacity of additional fuel tanks: 2x45 l / 2x11,9 U. S. gal Detailed information about fuel tanks are in chapter B1-2.11.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 1.8. Fluids 1.8.1. Rotax 912 For all the fl uids, follow the instructions in the Rotax 912 UL/ULS manual. Operating propellants used by manufacturer: SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 1.8.2. Rotax 914 For all the fl uids, follow the instructions in the Rotax 914 F/UL Manual. Operating propellants used by manufacturer: SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 1.9. Propeller Detailed data of the propeller is stated in the Propeller Technical Manual. Type of the propeller is written in the section Equipment of the airplane at the beginning of this manual. 1.10. Instrument 1.10.1.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 1.10.2. Landing gear supervisory display Key: 1. Control light of left gear unlocking – red 2. Control light of front gear unlocking – red 3. Control light of right gear unlocking – red 4. Control light of left gear extending – green 5.
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 reg. mark ......Empty weight .... kg / ..lb Max. take-off weight 450 kg / 992 lb Max. take-off weight with EPS 472,5 kg / 1042 lb Max. total baggage weight on board 30 kg / 66 lb Min.
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 b) Labeling, operating and controlling Labels on the instrument panel: - parachute system: - parachute system: - controlling of the trim: - controlling of the trim: - fl aps: - fl aps: EMERG. PARACHUTE SYSTEM TRIM PULL TO RELEASE Control lights:...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 Labels on the panel under the instrument panel: - landing gear lever (retractable gear only!) : - landing gear lever (retractable gear only!) : - landing gear lever (retractable gear only!) : - fuel cock: - fuel cock: - fuel cock: - engine intake:...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 Label on canopy lock system: - inside: - inside: - outside: - outside: Labels on back wall of cockpit: - headphones: CO-PILOT PILOT SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Book 1 OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND PERFORMANCE 2.1. Structural regulations The KP 2U (SKYLEADER 200) aircraft construction, materials and performance correspond with UL – 2 regulations issued by LAA ČR (Light Aircraft Association of Czech Republic). 2.2. General Limitations and performances stated here are valid for the version with retractable landing gear and in ight adjustable propeller.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.4. Take-o and landing distances Data are valid for concrete RWY 2.5. Climbing Using take-off power. SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.6. Gliding Gliding velocities when engine idling. Gliding speed with engine stopped. Flaps take-off position, undercarriage extended / fi xed. 2.7. Flight range This data are for INFORMATION ONLY! Data are taken for 75% continuous performance. SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.10. Engine limitations 2.10.1. Rotax 912 Specifi cations stated in this article are not complete. For more information, see Operator‘s Manual for all versions of ROTAX 912. Detailed data of the engine is stated in the Operator‘s Manual for ROTAX engine Type 912 Series. It is not stated in this manual! SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.10.2. Rotax 914 Specifi cations stated in this article are not complete. For more information, see Operator‘s Manual for all versions of ROTAX 914. Detailed data of the engine is stated in the Operator‘s Manual for ROTAX engine Type 914 Series. It is not stated in this manual! SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.10.3. Other engines limitations - do not use increased power of engine during fl ight (allowed for take-off and in emergency cases only) - take-off is prohibited if engine is running unnaturally or if data on engine instruments is not in operating ranges 2.11.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.12. Wind and air operational limitations For more information about temperatures see the Operator´s manual for all versions of ROTAX Type 912 or ROTAX Type 914. SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.13. Weights and C-G limits MTOW 472,5 kg / 1042 lb MTOW 450 kg / 992 lb If all the limits of the variable load are respected, the C – G is situated in stated limits in all confi gurations. SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.13.1. Weight and Center of Gravity Limits charts An example of how to use the Weight and Center of Gravity Limits chart: SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 2.16. Type of operation Only daytime ights under VFR and without known icing conditions are approved. 2.17. Other limitations - When handling the aircraft on the ground, always use the tow bar - Push the plane at the center section only - Do not push nor pull the aircraft via the propeller! - Do not push nor pull the aircraft via the wings or control surfaces - Always tie the aircraft down when it is left alone for a longer time! Use the guy eye on the rear bottom part of...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 STANDARD PROCEDURES 3.1. Pre- ight inspection Take off the protective coverings. If parked out of hangar unfasten guy ropes, chock the wheels. Carry out the fuel tanks desliming. Mud traps are placed at the bottom of both fuel tanks. There are numbered checking points on the drawing.
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 a) Cockpit before entering (1.) - Check if landing gear lever is in DOWN position * - Master switch; turn on; check the amount of fuel and other el. instruments, functional check of anticollision beacon and turn off...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 b) Engine area (2. 3. 4.) – check the following: - Open the engine cover, check engine mounting condition and attachment of engine, engine screws and engine mounting screws, shock absorbers condition - The spiral springs condition on exhaust system and their security lock with binding wire; exhaust gas temperature sensor condition and attachment of electric cables - Electric installation cables condition - Fuel hoses tightness and whole fuel installation tightness...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 c) Front landing gear (2. 3. 4.) – check the following: - Tyre pressure - Split pins on wheel axis, fork and shock absorber attachment - Nuts on wheel axis, tyre surface and tire slip - Folding strut, according to airspace in the lock, tightness of nuts and their security locks on attachment points and folding strut joint;...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 d) Fuel tanks (1. 19.) – check the following: - Fuel amount and refueling - Fuel tank attachments tightness (visually on the bottom side of fuel tank, additional fuel tanks – if are installed – and interconnection between main and additional tanks) - Fuel tank fi...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 g) Flaps (7. 8. 15. 16.) – check the following: - Flap facing, guide countershaft oiled, guide bolts tightness, control clearances - Flap control, angled lever, screws and nuts, pull-rod forks and nut security locks - Pull down fl...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 h) Main landing gear (8. 15.) – check the following: - Tire pressure (use a tire pressure gauge) - Tire surface and tire position with regard to wheel rim (according to red mark) - Nuts tightness on wheel axis, attachment points and the joint connecting folding strut and shock absorber * / Nuts on wheel axis, attachment points and shock absorber...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 - Doubler and its joint j) Horizontal Tail Unit (9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.) – check the following: - Stabilizer and elevator facing - Stabilizer attachments to the fuselage and its security locks - Elevator attachment points, positioning and security locks - Elevator clearance in carrier and in attachment points - Trim and its positioning...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 3.2. Aircraft maintenance after each ight Wash the plane and the propeller with water without addition of detergents after each fl ight. It is recommended to use any dish washing detergent or car shampoo for washing the surface behind the exhaust for easier removal of the dirt from the exhaust gas.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 3.4. Starting the engine Fuel gauges – check fuel amount Transceiver – turn off Fuel cock – open fuel tank with greater quantity of fuel (If is left fuel tank fi lled with more than ½ of fuel capacity, it is necessary to switch fuel cock to the left fuel tank.) Fuel stop cock –...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 3.5. Engine warm up and engine check Brake the airplane (hand brake, chocks) Set control stick and pedals in neutral position Set propeller pitch to min. angle (if it is adjustable) Engine speed - 2000 rpm and let run about 2 min., then warm up engine at 2500 rpm until oil temperature reaches 50C (122°F) Stepless increase engine speed to maximum, hold about 5 sec.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 3.7. Procedures on holding point Brakes – brake on Engine speed – set idle Controls – check free motion Trim – in neutral position Flaps – adjust take off position Fuel – check quantity; open a fuel tank with suffi cient quantity (If is left fuel tank fi...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 3.8. Start line procedures, take-o RWY area – clear for take-off Clock – time, report Release the brakes. Throttle – stepless set the take-off power At speed 50 km/h (27 kt) (31 mph) pull control stick and lift front wheel. The airplane will rise at 70 km/h (38 kt) (44 mph) Hold in 1 m (3 ft) above the ground until reaching 90 km/h (49 kt) (56 mph) Climbing at 90 –...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 3.10. Base leg procedures Hold airspeed at 100 km/h (54 kt) (62 mph), engine speed 3 500 rpm Propeller pitch – set the min. angle (if it is adjustable) Flaps – in take-off position Trim –...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 OTHER PROCEDURES 4.1. Procedures for landing gear operation The primary landing gear control on the instrument panel controls the landing gear. Before engaging the lever, it is necessary to unlock it by drawing the locking handle to the lever, which is now free to move. The position of the undercarriage is indicated by control lights on the conventional indicator and by the mechanical indicator of the leg position on the console under the instrument panel.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 4.1.2. Landing gear retraction - Move the landing gear lever to “UP” position - Three green stops to shine - The red lights of unlocked gear starts to shine - Time necessary for retracting is about 15 sec and all control lights turning off signals the end of retracting and lock-out in “UP”...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 4.2. Indicated conditions of wing aps and LG positions Landing gear position is indicated visually on LG control display. Warning is provided by acoustic alarm when LG is not retracted and locked in “DOWN” position together with fl aps in take-off or landing position. Particular end conditions are stated in the following table: Possible conditions on landing gear control panel: •...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5.1. Engine failure during rolling Throttle to idle Brake as needed Magnetos - off Fuel cock - close Master switch - off 5.2. Engine failure after take-o Airspeed 100-110 km/h (54-59 kt) (62-68 mph) Land in RWY direction or at a place ahead of you with yaw possibility Magnetos - off...
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Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 Undercarriage – according to landing area character * Magnetos - off Fuel cock - close Master switch - off Seat belts - fasten Flaps – as needed Su cient height for starting up the engine: Airspeed 100-110 km/h (54-59 kt) (62-68 mph) Landing area choice (landing direction, surface, wind, gradient) Check: - Magnetos - on...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 5.4. Emergency undercarriage extension Move primary landing gear control lever to “DOWN” position (bottom position) – if not already in “DOWN” position Re-circ the landing gear circuit breaker and wait 30 seconds If three red lights or combination of green and red are shinning (for each wheel must shine at least one light) turn the emergency landing gear control lever until three greens are shinning or the mechanical indicator is...
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 If engine is not working: Magnetos - off Fuel cock - close Master switch - off Seat belts - fasten Flaps – as needed 5.6. Belly landing Land with stopped engine only. Using the starter turn the propeller to a suitable position to avoid damaging the propeller blades during landing.
Flight Manual SL 200 Book 1 5.11. Carburettor freezing Carburettor freezing results in power reduction and engine temperatures increase (it can lead to engine stop). Airspeed 110-120 km/h (59-65 kt) (68-75 mph) Throttle – idle or necessary minimum power according to fl ight conditions Leave the area with freezing conditions Pull Engine intake to preheated air, after 1-2 min gradually increase power of the engine to cruising power If you fail to regenerate the engine power, land at the nearest airfi...
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS 1.1. Periodic maintenance Act in accordance to the Maintenance Plan, B2-6. Check the particular parts and systems of the aircraft at the stated time intervals according to its function and wear and during inspection of each part look for faults that could lead to failure.
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 Measure control surfaces clearances on root rib position on leading edge. Fix a meter on a fi rm stand (a chair or a case is equal) and place the meter to be able to measure a defl ection. Move control surface to one side with hand and read the value on the meter (or set a zero on the meter).
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 MOLYKOTE® products have a consistant high quality, include anti-corrosive ingredients and mainly include the ingredient MbS for “dry lubrication”. Use recommended kind of lubricants for specifi ed areas. Cu 7439 Plus and BR2 lubricate most points. Clean all parts before each assembly. Use only the volume of lubricant that is necessary to make a thin fi...
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 1.4. Hydraulic brakes settings and maintenance 1.4.1. Description Brakes are twin-disk with four working pistons hydraulically controlled within a closed circuit, placed inside the wheels of the main undercarriage. The main control piston is on the control stick.
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 1.4.4. Adjusting jaw clearances Wheel is disassembled; brake is out of the hub. Adjusting of lever’s operational range: - Turn to left (counter clockwise) by adjusting screw on the lever till beginning of screw thread. Set the operational range using the setting screw down the side of lever’s collar to leave the highest possible stroke and free lever does not interfere with the parking brake lock.
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 - If the length of the screw thread of the adjusting screw is over 4 mm (0.157 in) more (four turns) it is necessary to make a new adjustment in the same way. - If enjambment of brake pads has reached 0,3 mm (0.012 in), replace pads.
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 1.5.1. Changing cable adjusters Disconnect front wheel driving rod from rudder pedals Fixed rudder pedals and rudder in neutral position Measure new length of a new cable adjuster on semi product Check the length of the cables with new cable adjusters Make hole in the semi product for M6 screw Undo old cable adjusters and install new one Connect front wheel driving rod to rudder pedals...
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 1.6. The governor recti er circuit breaker The circuit breaker is instrumental for the protection of the electrical systems of the engine. The circuit breaker will cut out automatically if there is a current overload of these systems. When possible failure is rectifi ed, pushing on the circuit breaker can reconnect the system.
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 1.7. Locking hook adjusting and checking These operations are available only if the plane is lifted up on stands!! These operations are available only if the plane is lifted up on stands!! Check locking of undercarriage: - Switch on the main master.
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Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 - Put suitable support under front undercarriage in place of fi tting. - Main master is still switched off . - Move the undercarriage lever to the extended position. - The gap should be 2,5-3 mm (0.098-0.118 in) after the release of front undercarriage from the hook.
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 WINGS AND HORIZONTAL TAIL UNIT DISMANTLING 2.1. Removal of cover strip between wing and central section - Unhook the covering strip on the bottom part of the wing (by grasping the hook and pulling the spring) - Disengage both parts of the strip (they are held together by M4 screws (x2) and riveting nuts) - Shift both strip portions out of the wing backwards (towards the trailing edge) - Take off...
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 Removal of inspection covers on the tail: - Loose the screws on the cover - Remove the cover Replace in opposite way. 2.3. Removal of seats - Press lever of the locking mechanism to release the seat and slide back to rear position until seat rollers reach stops - Lift up and pull forward the back of the seat about 25 mm (0.984 in)
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 - Take the split pins out of the nuts of the attachment points (x6) - On one side of the aircraft, loose the M8 nuts on all attachment points of the wing. - Unscrew the nuts on the upper and back attachment points completely. Leave the bolts in position. - If the additional fuel tanks are installed, loose a fuel hose clips on the wing side.
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 Book 2 2.4.3. Assembly Assembly - Lay the wing next to the fuselage into a position convenient for the following assembly (it means the left one on the left side and perpendicular to the fuselage and so on) and on a suitable pad - Lubricate cleaned shaft joint and shaft coupler of fl...
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Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 - Put the lower wing attachment point on the center section attachment point, put a screw in and secure it with a washer and a M8 nut, then slightly tighten the nut - Put lower fuel hose on the lower neck of additional fuel tank. Set the hose clip to have a screw accessible from upper side of wing using long screwdriver.
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 2.5. Disassembly and assembly of elevators Disassembly - Disconnect the trim connector on the right elevator - Take off the split pins on the outer attachment points of the elevator - Unscrew the nut take out the screw on one side - Extend the elevator out of stabilizer attachment point fi...
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 2.6. Disassembly and assembly of stabilizer Disassembly - Unscrew the screws of the fi ber-glass “boot” of the fi n; take the fi ber-glass “boot” out of the fuselage - Remove fi xation to the cables; take trim control cables out - Take the split pins out of the stabilizer bolt nuts;...
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Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 Assembly - Clean up attachment points and lubricate using BR-2plus - Insert the rear attachment points into attachment bolts on the fi n - Insert the bolt through the spacing tube placed between the front attachment points - Put a washer on, screw the M6 nut and tighten it a bit - Tighten the nut of the stabilizer bolt (9,5 Nm (7.01 lbf.ft)) and secure with new split pin...
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 LANDING GEAR DISMANTLING 3.1. Removal of shock absorbers from main undercarriage Plane must be raised on support stands. - Remove split pins, unscrew and remove M8 castle nuts from upper and lower attachment points - Original position of screws and spacing tubes must be marked and replaced accordingly - Remove upper spacing tubes from attachment points of the shock absorber and strut - Remove lower spacing tubes from attachment points of the shock absorber and gear leg.
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 Assembly - Clean all parts before assembly. If Tefl on assembly head washer is worn down, so that piston rod touches case, it is necessary to replace it. - Lubricate upper body chamber between tefl on washers with BR 2 plus - Lubricate piston rod with BR2 plus - Hold lower body of the shock absorber in a bench vise with soft jaws.
Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 Assembly: - clean all parts before assembly from all contamination and old lubrication - if plastic parts are worn so that piston rod touches the tube, it is necessary to replace it. - set the rubber springs and metal fi llers on the rod by alternating them –...
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 Mount conversely - Before mounting lubricate inner sides of mounting bracket and outside upper and lower sides of shock absorber ends with Cu 7439 plus - Lightly tighten castle nut M8 - Secure with new split pins 3.5.
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Maintenance Manual SL 200 Book 2 Assembly - Lubricate piston rod, chamber and spacing tube with BR 2 plus - Put on rubber springs and duralumin washers alternately and then upper part of the shock absorber - Shock absorber is ready for mounting into front undercarriage SL200 FMM 2009-10-21...
Maintenace Manual SL 200 Book 2 CHANGING FUEL FILTERS Removal - Drain fuel from tanks. - Remove the left seat and covering plate - Remove covering plate on fl oor in front of the right seat - Remove seats and covering panels. - Loosen hose clips on fi...
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the question the left landing gear is broken how to get out this mechanismen for repair