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Skyranger Operators Manual
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by delegation from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority
Design rights are owned by Best Off – France. Manufactured under licence by Aeros – Ukraine.
This manual is a legal document which is approved for use with Skyranger microlight aircraft issued
with a United Kingdom Homebuilt Permit to Fly. It must remain with the aircraft, and not be amended
or altered without authority from either the BMAA or UK CAA.
All pilots should read this manual before flying as pilot in command of the aircraft to
G B Gratton
Chief Technical Officer
British Microlight Aircraft Association
Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002
Serial No.: BMAA/HB/_ _ _
Approving Authority
British Microlight Aircraft Association
The Bullring, Deddington, Banbury
Oxon, OX15 0TT, United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Importer
Aircraft Kits and Spares are imported by:
Skyranger UK Ltd
which it refers.
Approved for issue:-
P M Dewhurst
Project Test Pilot
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- Page 1 Aircraft Kits and Spares are imported by: Skyranger UK Ltd This manual is a legal document which is approved for use with Skyranger microlight aircraft issued with a United Kingdom Homebuilt Permit to Fly. It must remain with the aircraft, and not be amended or altered without authority from either the BMAA or UK CAA.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Annex B Engine Manual Annex C Maintenance schedule MMS-1 Annex D Weight and balance report for this aircraft (form BMAA/AW/028). Annex E Minor modifications fitted to this aircraft (MinMods) Annex F Major modifications fitted to this aircraft (MAANs) Annex G... - Page 3 TABLE OF AMENDMENTS Amendment No Date incorporated Signed Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
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Page 4: Introduction
Skyranger so long as you are the sole owner of the aircraft (or spouse). A separate build manual exists to instruct you in building a Skyranger from a kit. -
Page 5: Description Of The Aircraft
Manufacturing, France, in 1991. The first 200 examples were manufactured under licence by Synairgie between 1994 and 1998. The manufacture of the Skyranger was moved to Aeros in the Ukraine in 1998, incorporating many developments in the design. Construction. The Skyranger is predominately constructed of pin-jointed straight aluminium tubes covered with pre-sewn polyester fabric. -
Page 6: Limitations
Limitations Introduction. This section includes the basic operating limitations for the Skyranger. The full limitations are contained in Homebuilt Aircraft Data Sheet (HADS) HM4, which is used by the Inspector at Annual Permit renewal to ensure, amongst other things, that the correct limitations are placarded in the cockpit. -
Page 7: Operational Limitations
Operational Limitations. 3.3.1 The Skyranger must only be flown in day VMC conditions, with sight of the surface. It may not be flown over built up areas. 3.3.2 The Skyranger is certified to a "permit to fly" standard. This prohibits aerial work, other than flying instruction of the owner, or flight testing of the aircraft for initial approval, or approval of subsequent modifications. -
Page 8: Engine Limitations
3.4.11 Maximum Take-off weight is 450kg. 3.4.12 Aerobatics and deliberate spinning are prohibited. Engine Limitations The limitations for the engine are contained in Annex B, they are also placarded in the cockpit. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002... -
Page 9: Flying The Skyranger
• If the aircraft has not flown within 24 hrs, drain a small amount of fuel from the drain tap using a standard tool and check for water. Engine • Remove the upper cowling • Check oil level and condition in oil tank • Check water level Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002... - Page 10 • General condition of leading edge and covering • Aileron movement and hinges, attachment of cables and control horn condition • Flap, hinges, and security of actuating rod attachment Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 11 • General condition of leading edge and covering • Condition of door, hinges and latches • Static vent is clear of obstructions • Finally, stand back and assess the overall symmetry of the aircraft. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 12 4.2.1 Before starting the engine ensure that the max takeoff weight will not be exceeded (from fuel/weight placard). 4.2.2 The BMAA standard manual pre-start checks [STAIP] are recommended. The actual starting procedures for a particular engine are contained in Annex B to this manual.
- Page 13 Take-off. Prior to take-off, it is recommended that the following pre takeoff check is used. This check is a derivation of the mnemonic CHIFTWA as used in many BMAA schools. • Position the aircraft into wind, brakes held on • Set recommended warm up RPM •...
- Page 14 Therefore it is recommended to periodically weave or lower the nose to clear the blind spot. For prolonged ascents a cruise climb at reduced power setting and slightly higher airspeed is recommended and will increase forwards field of view. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
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Page 15: Crosswind Takeoff
At 200 feet AGL select CR flap. Crosswind takeoff 4.9.1 The maximum demonstrated takeoff crosswind limit of the Skyranger is a component of 15knots. Pilots are advised to avoid crosswind components of greater than 10 knots until very experienced on the Skyranger. - Page 16 Landing. 4.10 Normal landing 4.10.1 Generally the Skyranger should be landed from an approach speed of about 55knots CAS [ IAS], although in turbulent conditions handling can be improved by increasing this by 5-10 knots. Full flap (LD) position should be selected.
- Page 17 Take care not to brake too sharply on rough or soft surfaces. 4.11.2 Accurate airspeed control is the key to short field performance and pilots new to the Skyranger must practice until this is achieved to be able to land in the published distance.
- Page 18 4.14 Cruise. The Skyranger has a large range of cruise speed. At the higher values fuel consumption will be correspondingly higher. Cruise is set up in the normal way by selecting the required attitude and power and trimming off any residual pitch forces.
- Page 19 IAS]. Height loss between stall and recovery, if well executed, is around 50 feet ft if power is used, or around 100 feet to establish a steady glide if power is not used. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 20 4.18 Aerobatics. Aerobatics are not permitted in this aircraft. 4.19 Departures from Controlled Flight. 4.19.1 The Spin. Deliberate spinning of the Skyranger is prohibited. However, it is possible through mishandling of the aircraft to inadvertently enter a spin, either through stalling the aircraft in a turn, or by failing to keep the rudder pedals straight at the point of stall.
- Page 21 4.20 Flight with doors open If fitted with the two piece door option the Skyranger may be flown with the top half of the door open. The maximum speed for flight with the doors open is 71kn CAS [ IAS].
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Page 22: Performance
Skyranger. The captain is encouraged to plan very conservatively until sufficient experience is gained of the fuel consumption and cruising speeds at the conditions in which he or she normally fly the aircraft. - Page 23 Now to be sure, multiply by 1.33, to take into account that you may not fly the aeroplane as well as the company test pilot did when he worked out the values in the manual. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
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Page 24: Emergencies
Try to impact with as steep a nose-up attitude as possible. Inadvertent Flight in Hail or heavy rain. Reduce power to avoid propeller damage, fly out of the weather as soon as possible. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002... - Page 25 6.10 Use of Ballistic Parachute (if fitted). Tighten harnesses, fuel cock OFF, ignition OFF, pull handle, make emergency radio call if radio carried. [Note, if a BRS is fitted to this aircraft, the BRS manual will be annexed to this manual.] Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
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Page 26: Rigging And De-Rigging
The tail plane is not designed to be a regular de-rig item, however it may be removed for long distance trailering, as may the rudder. When re assembling these parts replace all Nyloc nuts that were removed for disassembly. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002... -
Page 27: Weight And Balance
Weight and CG report at Annex C. Weighing. The Skyranger will have been weighed when first built, and must be re-weighed at intervals as laid down by the BMAA and CAA (typically every 5 years or when it is modified or repaired). -
Page 28: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance The aircraft is to be maintained to Microlight Maintenance Schedule MMS-1, which is contained in BMAA Technical Information Leaflet 020. Engine maintenance should be in accordance with the engine maintenance manual. The following additional points are required during routine airframe maintenance and inspection: •... - Page 29 Component life / major inspections. 9.4.1 It is recommended that after 1000 hours or 5 years that the Skyranger should be subject to a major strip down inspection. This inspection should include the following points: • All elements of MMS-1 annual check •...
- Page 30 • Stand in front of the aircraft some distance ahead and check overall symmetry of structure. • Apologise to the aeroplane, go for a beer and think how to avoid such a landing again – but don’t fly again until the next day! Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
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Page 31: Repairs
Identical replacement parts must be fitted before any further flight, and their installation inspected and signed- off in the logbook by a BMAA inspector. The invoice (legally referred to as the certificate of conformity) for the parts fitted must kept with the aircraft logbook. - Page 32 10.10 Damage to the Fuel Tank. The fuel tank should be drained and removed from the aircraft. The fuel tank should be replaced. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
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Page 33: Vital Statistics
Vital Statistics Weight values for this Skyranger are at Annex C and a description of the aircraft is at section 2. However the following describes the basic dimensions of the aircraft:- Length 5.72m Height 2.4m Span 9.5m Mean chord 1.5m Wing area 14.1m2... -
Page 34: Annex A
ANNEX A MAAN RECOMMENDING ISSUE OF A PERMIT TO FLY The approval MAAN for this aircraft is to follow this page. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002... - Page 35 ANNEX B ENGINE MANUAL The operators and maintenance manual for the engine fitted to this aircraft is to follow this page. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 36 Annex C MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The BMAA maintenance schedule MMS-1 is to follow this page. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 37 Annex D WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT Forms BMAA/AW/028 completed for this aircraft are to follow this page. Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 38 Annex E MINOR MODIFICATIONS FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE INITIAL PERMIT ISSUE Minor modification approval sheets are to follow this page Minmod No. Description Sign and date incorporated Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 39 Annex F MAJOR MODIFICATIONS FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE INITIAL PERMIT ISSUE BMAA MAANs and CAA AANs (other than the original approval MAAN) are to follow this page. MAAN / Issue Description Sign and date AAN No. incorporated Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
- Page 40 Annex G INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALS FOR OTHER DEVICES FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT Description Issue or Approval Mod No., or date original equipment Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002...
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