Page 1 Legacy PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL for the LEGACY Mfgr’s Serial No. ___________________________ Registration No. ___________________________ Owners will need to develop a Pilot’s Operating Handbook as part of the aircraft airworthiness process, and are encouraged to modify this document to help in that process.
Page 2 Legacy Published by Lancair International Inc. Redmond, Oregon 97756 Authorized Dealer Neico Aviation Inc. 2244 Airport Way Redmond, Oregon 97756 ...
Page 3 Legacy PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL February 2008 Log of Revisions PAGES DESCRIPTION February 2008...
Page 4 This SAFETY INFORMATION should be read and studied by all opera- tors of the Lancair Legacy aircraft and will provide a periodic review of good piloting techniques for this aircraft. This manual will not replace safe flight instruction or good piloting techniques.
Page 5 Legacy HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ......... . GENERAL SECTION II .
Page 6 Legacy ...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
LEGACY THREE VIEW ........
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Page 9: Important Notice
Lancair. IMPORTANT NOTICE This handbook should be read carefully by the owner or operator(s) of your Lancair in order to become familiar with its operation and to obtain all it has to offer in terms of both speed and reliability. Herein are suggestions and recommendations to help you obtain safe performance without sacrificing economy.
Page 10: Use Of This Handbook
Indicated Airspeeds (IAS) in Knots, and assume zero instrument error . In an effort to provide as complete coverage as possible of the Lancair Legacy, some optional equipment has been included in the scope of this handbook. However, due to the variety of airplane configurations available, some equipment described and depicted herein may not be included on your specific airplane.
Page 11: Revising This Handbook
Section IX contains the Lancair Airplane Flight Manual Supplements headed by a Log of Supplements page. On the “Log” page is a listing of the Lancair Supple- mental Equipment available for installation on the airplane. When new supplements are received or existing supplements are revised, a new “Log” page will replace the previous one, since it contains a listing of all previous approvals, plus the new approval.
Page 12: Absolute Minimum Turning Radius
Legacy NOTE Upon receipt of a new or revised supplement, compare the “Log of Revisions” page just received with the existing Log page in the manual. Retain only the new page with the latest date on the bottom of the page and discard the old one.
Page 13: Legacy Three View
Legacy LEGACY THREE VIEW SIDE VIEW Aircraft Length (x) for 550: 270.25; for 540: 274 Aicraft Height (y) for 550: 88.25; for 540: 90.5 FRONT VIEW 25’ 8” Note: Above dimension includes strobe lights. TOP VIEW 50.34 February 2008...
Page 14: Descriptive Data
Legacy DESCRIPTIVE DATA ENGINES The Lancair Legacy is designed for either the Continental IO-550-N or the Lycom- ing IO-540-V4A5 engines. Currently Lancair does not support or approve of any other engines. PROPELLERS The approved propellers have been tested and the engine-propeller combinations have Supplemental Type Certificates.
Page 15: Oil Capacities
Legacy OIL CAPACITIES IO-540-V4A5........8 quarts (U.S.) IO-550-N..........8 quarts (U.S.) CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS Length - 45” Height - 42.5” Width - 41” BAGGAGE Compartment Volume: 11 ft. *Rudder Pedals all the way Forward SPECIFIC LOADINGS (Max Take-off Wt) Wing Loading: At 2,200 lbs: 26.7 lbs./sq.ft.
Page 16: General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols
Legacy GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS Calibrated Airspeed is the indicated speed of an airplane, corrected for “position error” and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level. Ground Speed is the speed of an airplane relative to the ground.
Page 17: Meteorological Terminology
Legacy Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the airspeed which delivers the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest possible time. METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY ISA. International Standard Atmosphere in which 1) The air is a dry perfect gas; The temperature at sea level is 15° Celsius (59° Fahrenheit);...
Page 18: Airplane Performance
The value shown is considered to be limiting. The value in this hand- book is that demonstrated by Lancair test pilots and considered safe. MEA. Minimum enroute IFR altitude. Route Segment. A part of a route. Each end of that part is identified by: 1) a geographical location;...
Page 19 Legacy Moment. The product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm. (Moment divided by a constant may be used to simplify balance calculations by reducing the number of digits). Airplane Center of Gravity (CG). The point at which an airplane would bal- ance if suspended.
Page 20: Notes
Legacy NOTES: I-14 February 2008...
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Page 23 Legacy IMITATIONS ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ..........II-3 AIRCRAFT OPERATING SPEEDS .
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Page 25: General
GENERAL The data approved by Lancair International, Inc. and the Limitations presented herein are those established by Lancair as applicable to the Lancair Legacy. This section follows the format approved by the GAMA Specification #1, and is intended to provide operating guidelines and limitations specific to the Lancair ...
Page 26: Operating Limitations
Operating limitations for the engines supported by Lancair for use in the Lancair Legacy are shown below. If your engine differs, you must account for that. In addition, the data and limits shown is for new specification engines and does not reflect any degradation due to age or number and quality of overhauls.
Page 27: Fuel Grades (Aviation Gasoline
Legacy 60% Rated Power, 155 hp @ 2350 rmp (12.0 gph) Cylinder Head Temperatures Maximum (short time period), 500°F (260°C) Maximum (above 75%), 475°F Maximum (below 75%, 435% Oil Temperatures Maximum, 245°F Normal, 180°F-220°F Minimum (takeoff) 90°F Oil Pressures Maximum, starting &...
Page 28: Hydraulic Pressure
MANEUVER LIMITS The Lancair Legacy is licensed as EXPERIMENTAL. Spins are not recommended. Aerobatic maneuvers which have been flown by Lancair test pilots are shown in the chart below. Care must be used and smooth control inputs used at all times when performing aerobatics, and instruction in the maneuvers is considered virtu- ally mandatory.
Page 29: Demonstrated Maneuvers
All pilots are again reminded that instruction in aerobatics in the Lancair is highly desirable. Speed buildup during these maneuvers can be rapid and proper control usage is essential throughout the maneuver to remain within 1imits.
Page 30: Types Of Operations And Limits
FUEL MANAGEMENT The Lancair Legacy has two fuel tanks - a left and a right wing fuel tank. The fuel selector valve installed in the center console allows you to select between the left or tight tanks or shut the fuel off. Wing tank selection is typically managed by switching every 30 minutes to keep the aircraft within trim.
Page 31: Seating
SEATING The Legacy aircraft seats two, side by side, and can be flown from either seat (al- though dual rudder pedals and brakes are an option on the co-pilot’s side). WINTER OPERATIONS Winter operations are acceptable with proper oil grades for the operating tem- perature.
Page 32 Legacy Passenger Warning; This aircraft is amateur built and does not comply with the Federal Safety Regulations for “Standard Aircraft.” In addition, the following are some recommended placards: In front of the pilot: Airspeed Limitations Max Lndg Gear Ext Speed ........140 Kts Max Flap Ext Speed 10°........170 Kts...
Page 33 Legacy If strobe equipped: Turn Strobe OFF when Taxiing in Vicinity of Other Aircraft, or When Flying in Fog/clouds. Standard Position Lights to be Used for All Night Operations Near each canopy latch: Latch Canopy Before Take-off. DO NOT OPEN IN FLIGHT These placards can be photocopied, and laminated if desired and then pasted in a desirable location by the owner.
Page 34: Notes
Legacy NOTES: II-12 February 2008...
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Page 37 Legacy MERGENCY ROCEDURES ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS EMERGENCY AIRSPEEDS ........III-3 ENGINE FAILURE .
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Page 39: Emergency Airspeeds
Legacy NOTE All airspeeds quoted in this section are indicated airspeeds (IAS) and assume zero instrument error. Each aircraft should be calibrated to determine its specific error for various con- figurations. A Pacer method is suggested, flying against a “known”...
Page 40: Engine Failure
Legacy ENGINE FAILURE During Take-off Ground Roll/Low Altitude Maintain control of the aircraft. If runway permits, land and attempt stop on runway. If at low altitudes (less than approximately 700 ft. AGL), pick the most suitable site within 30° off the nose and set up the approach. If time permits, at- tempt engine start.
Page 41: Engine Fire
Legacy Reduce power to approx ...... 2100 RPM Mags ............ Switch to L, then BOTH, then R, then to BEST Readjust mixture for ......BEST OPERATION NOTE If power is restored and there is any doubt as to the cause of the engine roughness, land at the nearest airport and determine the cause.
Page 42: Emergency Descent
Legacy Continue cranking if during start to pull fire back into the engine. Stop and exit aircraft if taxiing. EMERGENCY DESCENT Power to ..........IDLE Speed Brakes (if equipped)....OPEN Propeller to........... HIGH RPM Gear (upon slowing to 140 kts) ... DOWN Maintain (after gear down &...
Page 43: Systems Emergencies
PROPELLER OVERSPEED The controllable pitch Hartzell propellers (with Woodward or McCauley governors) used on the Legacy utilize oil pressure from the governor to increase pitch (low rpm), others may operate in an opposite manner. Therefore it is the responsibility of the pilot to know his aircraft and its system specifically.
Page 44: Speed Brakes
Do not use the speed brakes in icing conditions as they may not retract. If all attempts to retract them fail, land using 110 KIAS on final. Flight testing has shown that the Legacy has sufficient roll control to land with one extended and the other retracted.
Page 45: Landing Gear
Legacy LANDING GEAR Your Lancair gear is held up by hydraulic pressure. Pressure switches shut off the electrical power to the pump in both the up and the down positions. If the gear will not remain retracted it may be discernable by loss of cruise speed and/or additional wind noise.
Page 46: Spins
particular care not to reenter an accellerated stall and another spin. WARNING The Legacy is aerodynamically very clean and thus can lose a lot of altitude with such maneuvers. EMERGENCY SPEED REDUCTION In an emergency, the landing gear can be used to assist in reducing the speed of the aircraft quickly.
Page 47: Notes
Legacy NOTES: February 2008 III-11...
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Page 49 Legacy ORMAL ROCEDURES ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE OPERATING AIRSPEEDS ......IV-3 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION .
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Page 51: Safe Operating Airspeeds
Legacy SAFE OPERATING AIRSPEEDS NOTE All airspeeds in this section are indicated airspeeds (IAS) and assume zero instrument error. You should make sure your system has been correctly calibrated and account for those errors as necessary . NOTE Best airspeeds will vary based on individual aircraft.
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Page 53: Preflight Inspection
Legacy PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 1. Cockpit 1. Control Lock ......REMOVE 2. Ignition Switch ......OFF 3. Gear Switch ........DOWN 4. Master Switch......ON 5. Gear Position Lights....3 GREEN 6. Fuel Quantity Indicators.....CHECK QUANTITY. 7. Fuel Selector Valve.....FULLEST TANK 8. Flaps ...........DOWN 9. Lights..........CHECK for night operations 10.
Page 54 Legacy 13. Wing Tip ........INSPECT for cracked paint and gen- eral damage. 14. Left Wing........SIGHT down along the upper sur- face, leading edge and lower surface. It should be smooth with no buckling or distortion. 15. Left Aileron ......CHECK motion. The aileron should move smoothly and freely.
Page 55 Legacy 2. Right Aileron ......CHECK motion. The aileron should move smoothly and freely. WARNING The ailerons and flaps must not interfere. Inspect the inboard surface of ailerons and outboard surface of flaps for signs of wear. 3. Right Wing .........SIGHT down along the upper sur- face, leading edge and lower surface.
Page 56: Before Starting - (Checklist
Legacy center linkage. Inspect hydraulics and look for leaks. 3. Gear Doors .........CHECK condition. Make sure they move freely. 4. Cowling ........CHECK secure. Check that all cowl- ing screws are installed. 5. Cooling Intakes ......NO obstructions, birds nests, etc.
Page 57: Starting - (Checklist
Legacy STARTING - (Checklist) 1. Master Switch......ON 2. Fuel Quantity......CHECK, compare with visual check 3. Carb Heat/ Alternate Air.....OFF 4. Mixture ........RICH 5. Throttle ........OPEN 1/4 INCH 6. Propeller ........IN (MAX RPM) 7. Boost Pump ........CHECK OPERATION 8. Prime ..........AS REQUIRED 9.
Page 58: Hot Starting
Legacy HOT STARTING Starting a hot engine can be difficult. This is particularly true with fuel injected engines and is generally due to vapor lock in the fuel system. All engines vary in their starting characteristics within the same models due in part to technique.
Page 59: Pre-Taxi Checks - (Checklist
Legacy 4. Warm up 900 - 1000 RPM. 5. Oil Door - Closed. PRE-TAXI CHECKS - (Checklist) 1. Prior to power application ..CLEAR area around and aft 2. Brakes.........CHECK PRE TAKE-OFF RUN-UP - (Checklist) 1. Canopy ........LOCKED 2. Area ..........CLEAR 3.
Page 60: Runway Checks - (Checklist
Legacy 17. Controls Free ......CHECK 18. Door Seal........ON * NOTE Allow enough time for the gyro instruments to fully erect. A minimum of five (5) minutes is recommended, eight (8) minutes if IMC conditions exist. RUNWAY CHECKS - (Checklist) 1.
Page 61: Cruise - (Checklist
Legacy 14. Climb Speed ......(Vx) 102 KIAS until all obstacles are cleared (Vy) 135 KIAS Best Rate of Climb 140 KIAS and greater Normal Climb CRUISE - (Checklist) 1. Throttle ........AS DESIRED SET 2. Ram Air (if installed)....OPEN 3. Propeller ........2400 RPM SET 4.
Page 62: Leaning, Exhaust Gas Temperature
Legacy On turbocharged engines never exceed 1650°F turbine inlet temperature (TIT) with standard turbochargers. Changes to cruise altitudes and/or power settings require the mixture to be reset. NOTE The following guidelines reflect recommended proceduires with the specified equipment. It is prudent to know each method in case of equipment failure.
Page 63: Use Of Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air
This section on carburetor icing obviously does not apply to fuel injected engines normally installed on the Lancair Legacy. Follow normal procedures for carburetor icing. ADDITIONAL CHECKLISTS The use of written checklists is the safest means of insuring that all items in a sequence are covered and acted on correctly.
Page 64: Balked Landing - (Checklist
Legacy BALKED LANDING - (Checklist) 1. Throttle ........FULL 2. Airspeed........95 KTS, ESTABLISH CLIMB 3. Flaps ...........RETRACT TO 20° 4. Gear ..........RETRACT AFTER LANDING - (Checklist) (After turning off runway) 1. Flaps ...........UP 2. Strobes........OFF 3. Transponder........STANDBY 4. Lights..........AS REQUIRED 5.
Page 65 Legacy Radios ........SET Engine Instruments ....IN GREEN Shut Off........OPEN Boost ........AS DESIRED Fuel Pressure......CHECK Mixture........RICH Attitude Flaps........10° Trim......... SET Autopilot ......... OFF Run-up Brakes ........SET Nose wheel......Straight Mag Check: Lycoming:....1800 RPM, 175 max each, 50 rpm difference Continental: ...
Page 66: Abbreviated Landing Checklist (G.u.m.p
Propeller Control..... HIGH RPM (In) HEATING & VENTILATION Cooling air. Your Lancair is equipped with simple air intake scoops for cabin ven- tilation. The vents are located at the pilot’s left knee and co-pilot’s right knee. Heating. Cabin heat is provided by means of an intake system using air warmed by passing over/thru a heat exchanger where exhaust gases are used as the heat source.
Page 67 Legacy ENGINE CONSIDERATIONS Very cold temperatures require extra considerations for engine starting and op- erations. The engine oil will be significantly more viscous resulting in higher oil pressures, slower indication upon starting, increased engine wear, tappet noise (if equipped with hydraulic lifters) poor battery performance, etc.
Page 68: Noise
No flyover noise level has been established for these Lancair aircraft, as defined by FAR 36 requirements, nor has the FAA determined that the noise level of these airplanes is considered acceptable or unacceptable for operations into or out of any airport.
Page 69: Notes
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Page 71 Legacy ERFORMANCE ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE ......V-3 ALTIMETER CORRECTIONS ....... . .V-3 .
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Page 73: Introduction To Performance
Legacy INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE The graphs and tables presented in this section identify performance information for aid in flight planning at various parameters of aircraft weight, engine powers, altitudes and temperatures. Data you obtain will be peculiar to your aircraft since its construction and measurements differ from all others.
Page 74: Tower Pass Calibrations
Legacy Tower Pass Calibrations “Tower passes” require numerous fly-bys, each gathering a data point at a specific flight speed and configuration. The aircraft is flown past a tower where pressure altitude in the tower, aircraft indicated altitude, aircraft distance to the tower and aircraft height above/below the tower are recorded.
Page 75: Trailing Cone Calibration
(This is on the order of 35 feet for the Lancair.) Static ports are located in the tubing forward of the cone 10 to 12 cone diameters. Since the “Cone” provides true outside pressure altitude, a differential pressure gauge between the Cone and the aircraft’s system will...
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Page 77: Airspeed System Calibration
Legacy AIRSPEED SYSTEM CALIBRATION Airspeed pitot and static system calibrations can be obtained while flying against the pacer aircraft. Pitot systems can also be calibrated by flying between two known locations (fixes), in opposite directions carefully measuring the time and air temperature then working back from true airspeed to a calibrated value.
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Page 79 Legacy Airspeed Calibration __________ Airspeed Calibration for _____________ February 2008...
Page 80: Stall Speeds
Legacy STALL SPEEDS Aircraft stall speeds are a function of gross weight, flap position, and engine power setting for unaccelerated stalls. In addition, turning flight adds effective weight as a function of bank angle (i.e. 60° bank while maintaining level flight equals twice the effective gross weight).
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Page 82: Takeoff Distances
Legacy TAKEOFF DISTANCES Takeoff distances are a function of pressure altitude, gross weight, wind component and outside air temperature. Runway slope and surface type (grass, slush, etc.) can lengthen your required takeoff distance significantly. Takeoff flaps reduce the number slightly. Takeoff distance is broken into two segments, ground roll and distance to clear a 50 foot obstacle.
Page 83 Legacy Associated Conditions: Notes: T.O. Pwr - Set before brakes release • Decrease distance 4% for Flaps - UP, (Takeoff) each 5 Kts headwind Gear - Retracted after Lift Off • Increase distance by 6% for Runway - Paved each 2.5 Kts tailwind...
Page 84: Rate Of Climb
Legacy RATE OF CLIMB Your Rate of Climb is a function of gross weight, pressure altitude and outside air temperature. It assumes full power, (leaned at higher altitudes), climb at 150 kts IAS, with flaps and gear up. This data can be obtained during normal cross-coun- try flights with a little preplanning to record the data.
Page 85: Cruise Speeds
When completed you will have a truly professional document to match your outstanding Lancair aircraft. SAFE & HAPPY TESTING ! ...
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Page 87: Cruise Speed Data
Legacy Cruise Speed Data _______________ February 2008 V-17...
Page 88: International Standard Atmosphere
Legacy International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) V-18 February 2008...
Page 89: Temperature Conversion
Legacy Temperature Conversion February 2008 V-19...
Page 90: Notes
Legacy NOTES: V-20 February 2008...
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Page 93 Legacy EIGHT AND ALANCE QUIPMENT ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS WEIGHT AND BALANCE ........VI-3 MEASURING LOCATIONS .
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Page 95: Weight And Balance
You may need to borrow or rent accurate scales from your local FBO. For weight and balance of your Legacy the scales should handle up to 1000 lbs. Make sure that you follow the procedures described below to accurately measure the aircraft stations for your aircraft.
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Page 97: Establishing Fuselage Stations
Legacy Record the following: Nose Tire FS _________________ Main Ger FS _________________ Center of Gravity Envelope: _________________ Leading Edge of Wing @ BL 27 __________ + 5.98” ____________ = forward limit + 12” ____________ = aft limit + 1.96”...
Page 98: Weighing The Aircraft
Legacy NOTE: You must take your own measurements off your aircraft and not use the numbers off the illustrations. Each aircraft is a little different. Step 2: Weighing the Aircraft Next the aircraft is weighed. Be sure the aircraft scales have been “zeroed” if required.
Page 99: Compute Empty Weight And Balance
Legacy Step 3: Compute Empty Weight and Balance Mom. Wt Weight MomArm Item (lb-inches) (lbs.) (inches) Nose Gear Main Gear Total Add up the total moment weights and divide by total weight Example: Mom. Wt Weight MomArm Item (lb-inches) (lbs.)
Page 100: Complete The Weight And Balance Form
Legacy Total moment weight are the moments from the weighing with the item and the empty moment weight is the moment weight when the aircraft is in the empty condition. You first weighed the aircraft empty from which you obtained an empty total mo- ment of 125685.875 lb-inches (see step 3).
Page 101: General Comments
1,900 lbs. Be aware that the center of gravity range for the airplane changes as you burn fuel. In the Lancair Legacy this causes the center of gravity to slowly move forward. We suggest you set up a spread sheet for your aircraft to easily compute all the possible scenarios for your aircraft.
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Page 108: Notes
Legacy NOTES: VI-16 February 2008...
Page 109 Legacy YSTEM ESCRIPTION ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ..........VII-3 AIRFRAME .
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Page 111: General
Materials The Lancair Legacy wings are fabricated of high temperature prepreg carbon fiber glass skins over a high temperature or Nomex honeycomb core. The wings, empen- nage and fuselage major parts are oven cured at 270°F at pressure of nearly 2000 lbs/sq.ft.
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Page 113: Flight Controls
35 kts indicated airspeed. The standard Lancair is fitted with 5.00 x 5 wheels on the main gear. These tires are essentially scaled down “500x5” tires. The nose gear are five inch wheels with Lamb tires.
Page 114: Flaps
Legacy FLAPS The flaps are electrically operated by a single electric two-way motor. The motor drives a jack screw which in turn extends and retracts the flaps. The figure below shows the flaps system in schematic form. The standard technique for establishing “approach “...
Page 115: Landing Gear
Flap Electrical Schematic LANDING GEAR The Lancair main gear is the air/oil oleo type. The gear is fully retractable driven by an electric/hydraulic system. The retractable nose gear strut is similar to the main gear execpt that it pivots. The strut is self centering meaning that when it extends it centers.
Page 116 Legacy WARNING Operation of the pump is limited to 20 seconds after which a 5 minute cooling period is required. As the gear becomes fully retracted and pressure builds up, pump operation should be limited to 2 to 3 seconds due to the rapid heating in this “bottomed out”...
Page 117: Baggage Compartment
The baggage compartment is located directly behind the passenger seats. Its capac- ity is noted on a placard but should never exceed 75 lb. pounds for the Lancair. The aircraft weight and balance may limit the maximum baggage to less than the maximum stated herein.
Page 118: Canopy, Windows And Exits
CONTROL LOCKS The normal control lock for the Legacy is the use of a seat belt secured over one or both of the control sticks. We highly recommend that you use some sort of rudder gust lock.
Page 119: Engine Controls
Legacy cooled design provided with magnetos for ignition, a starter and alternator. The simplicity of these powerplants aids in their reliability providing they are given the care such a mechanical device requires. Since this is your only source of power for flight it only makes sense to give it that extra bit of care so that it can take care of you hour after hour.
Page 120 CHT: Cylinder head temperature is a measure of engine cooling airflow and is a measure of an adequately warm engine to accept full power for takeoff. Since the Lancair is tightly cowled, high power settings at low airspeeds (slow climb speeds for example) should always be monitored for high CHT readings. Exces- sive CHT levels will result in damage and/or reduced engine life.
Page 121: Engine Starting
Engine Starting Starting of the Lancair is simple. The aircraft is equipped with an electric starter which cranks the engine to provide the fIrst of the three basic requirements (air, fuel, and ignition). Fuel is introduced by priming prior to cranking the engine.
Page 122: Accessories
Legacy WARNING The Lancair does not lend itself to hand starting (propping) due to its low profile and tricycle gear. This practice is very dangerous. Accessories All engines are equipped with an alternator as a source of electrical power to charge the battery and operate various items during flight.
Page 123: Abnormal Operation
The Legacy fuel system is similar to that of most low wing aircraft. There is a left and right wing tank. Each wing holds 32 gallons. The fuel selector valve is located in the center console. The fuel selector allows the pilot to select between LEFT or RIGHT fuel tank or the “OFF”...
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Page 125: Hydraulic System
Legacy WARNING Do not install a fuel selector or modify your fuel selector to a “Both” position. Operating the Legacy with such a valve is considered DANGEROUS. The Continental engine installations are slightly different from the Lycomings in that they have a fuel return system. Unused fuel is returned to the wings.
Page 126 Legacy “Original” Hydraulic Power Pack Installation Fig. 2 Power grid 1” x 3” x 3-1/8” phenolic spacer blocks Produce a lightening hole. Also serves as an access hole should it be required. Battery box A valve is provided to connect the high and low pressure lines essentially equal- izing the system pressure.
Page 127: Brake System
The magneto circuits are independent of the electrical system and each other. Since the Lancair is a composite design, all circuits require the use of a return wire leading to “ground”. The use of a ground buss is recommended with it being lo- cated near the firewall requiring only one relatively large ground wire to the battery and one “hot”...
Page 128 Legacy Engine Noise suppressor, Aircraft Spruce, 11-08060 Starter Master Relay Relay Fuses 5 Amp Battery Ref.: Firewall Cockpit ground post Ammeter Avionics Master Primary (Master) bus Master switch Ignition switch The Landing Gear Electrical Schematic for the hydraulic system is shown. As can be seen the green gear (down) lights are independent of this system, only shown here for completeness.
Page 129 Legacy Landing Gear Electrical Green Gear Lights # 22 To (*) Buss Bar Micro Switch Gear Left # 22 Gear Nose # 22 Gear Right To (*) Buss # 10 # 22 Green Blue # 10 Black Hyd. Gear...
Page 130: Aircraft Lighting
Each would be powered off the main buss, have an approximately sized circuit breaker, have their own switch (or rheostat) and as was indicated earlier their own ground return wire required by the composite material of the Lancair. ...
Page 131: Heating, Ventilating & Defrosting
PITOT STATIC SYSTEM An electrically heated pitot tube is standard for the Lancair Legacy. They are typi- cally located on the lower side of the left wing. If your flights have the potential of below freezing temperatures, IMC conditions or precipitation the pitot tube should be checked prior to each flight.
Page 132 Legacy Pitot Static System Static Port, Right Side Static Port, Left Side Heating Element Airspeed Pressure Switch VII-24 February 2008...
Page 133: Vacuum System
Legacy Your aircraft may have one or two static ports. The static ports are installed underneath the aft windows. During pre-flight you should inspect the static port especially if the aircraft has been parked outside. VACUUM SYSTEM The vacuum system is powered by a vacuum pump driven by the engine. Its opera- tion is vital to many gyro instruments and is indicated by a pressure gauge.
Page 134: Notes
Legacy NOTES: VII-26 February 2008...
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Page 137 Legacy ANDLING ERVICING AND AINTENANCE VIII ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO SERVICING ......VIII-3 “51% R...
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Page 139: Introduction To Servicing
Legacy INTRODUCTION TO SERVICING This section is designed to help you the owner and pilot of your Lancair to service and maintain it in a safe and efficient manner. The information herein is approved by Lancair International. The intended user of this handbook is the pilot, not the ...
Page 140: Airplane Inspection Periods
Your local EAA chapter can supply you with helpful information in this regard. Non-owner Built Aircraft If you purchased your Lancair from the builder, it then falls under the rules of all other aircraft and owner/pilot maintenance is significantly restricted. It is then treated just as a commercially built aircraft except that an AI is not required for annuals, and A&P can perform annuals on an “amateur built”...
Page 141: Alterations Or Repairs
Lancair. We take pride in your Lancair as well and have your best interest at heart. If you purchased your aircraft, your local FAA inspector may be interested if you make any alterations.
Page 142: Ground Handling
GROUND HANDLING The three view drawing shows the dimensions of your Lancair and its hangar requirements on page I-6. CAUTION Proper inflation of the air/oil oleo style nose strot should be maintained to insure adequate propeller clearance and operation.
Page 143: Main Wheel Jacking
Chains can be essentially snug. Chocks for the main gear wheels are also recommended. MAIN WHEEL JACKING As of today, Lancair does not have a recommended hardpoints for jacks for the Legacy. However, the following method works well: Padding 10” x 10” plywood approximately 2”...
Page 144: Nose Wheel Jacking
If long term storage is required protection from the elements is the primary concern. With the Lancair it may be easiest to remove the wings and store in your garage where you have (or can provide) some control over temperature and humidity.
Page 145: Preparation For Service
Each month, the aircraft should be started and run. It is preferable to fly the aircraft for thirty (30) minutes as the Lancair engine compartment is tight and inadequate cooling may result from a ground run.
Page 146: Battery
Legacy sufficient for the flight duration. The oil level is checked thru the small door on the upper right top side of the engine cowling. A minimum of 6 quarts should be indicated before every flight. Oil Changes During the initial break-in the engine should be operated with a straight mineral oil.
Page 147: Tires
The tread should be greater than 1/16”. WARNING Tire size is important on your Lancair. Use only the specified tire. Other sizes will not fit into the wheel well and may damage the mechanism and the aircraft structure.
Page 148: Brakes
Legacy The shimmy damper system should provide 20 to 50 ft-lbs of drag when the wheel/ strut is moved (rotated left and right about the strut axis) at a moderate rate. Fast rotation rates should create higher torques. Verify this condition. Lift the nose be an engine hoist or have someone hold the tail down.
Page 149: Electrical Power
14.2 to 14.8 volts. An alternator should never be operated open circuit, that is without a load. The Lancair uses a negative ground system. Filters in the system reduce noise in the avionics from the alternator (and the magnetos).
Page 150 Legacy Never use gasoline, benzine, alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, anti-ice fluids, lacquer thinners or glass cleaners. They will either soften the material or cause it to craze. Rubbing of the surface with a dry cloth should be avoided as it causes static electricity build-up which subsequently attracts dirt and dust particles.
Page 151: Engine
Legacy CAUTION Avoid the use of high pressure cleaning systems and solvents. They can damage parts such as propeller hubs, fill pitot probes and static ports, enter cooling air ports with resultant damage to the interior and avionics, and remove areas of required lubricants.
Page 152: Recommended Servicing
Legacy RECOMMENDED SERVICING INTERVAL ITEM Preflight Check & Service oil Drain water trap Service fuel tanks First Service oil with Ashless dispersant oil 25 hrs Change oil filter Change fuel filters Check battery fluid Check brake lines Check all gear doors (nose & main gears)
Page 153 Legacy Lancair Legacy ANNUAL TYPE CONDITION INSPECTION Model:__________ Serial Number _________ Registration Number __________ Tachometer Time ____________ Total Time ____________ Date ___________ CHECK LIST Initials ENGINE 1. Check documentation: AD’s. SB’s. SDR’s. ARROW,etc. 2. Fuel Pressure (boost pump) _______ psi 3.
Page 154 Legacy 21. Check condition of magneto points, set / replace as necessary. Rebuild every 500 hrs 22. Check magneto to engine timing in accordance with engine data plate 23. Check exhaust system for cracks, security, & condition of gaskets 24. Check intake pipes for condition & leaks ...
Page 155 Legacy 5. Check hydraulic power pack & lines for leaks, security, & fluid level 6. Check elevator idler arm for security & lubricate rod ends 7. Inspect flap motor compartment, rods and motor for proper operation, running current & lubricate ...
Page 156 Legacy RADIO 1. Check radio & electronic equip. for proper installation & secure mounting 2. Check wiring & conduits for proper mounting & obvious defects 3. Check bonding & shielding for improper installation & condition 4. Check antennas for condition, secure mounting & proper operation FUEL SYSTEM 1.
Page 157 Legacy 17. Check nose geaar operation when wheel is at slight turning radius & tire or tang do not hang up when gear is retracted. Service oleo strut with fork fluid every 100 hrs 18. Check operation of gear position lights & switches 19.
Page 158: Notes
Legacy NOTES: VIII-22 February 2008...
Page 159 Legacy UPPLEMENTS ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ..........IX-3 SCOPE .
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Page 161: General
Lancair is proud to be the first kit aircraft to follow this format. Whether you have constructed your aircraft or purchased it completed, this handbook should prove to be a valuable asset and compliment to your Lancair.
Page 162: Supplement Identification
Legacy Supplements for systems or equipment which you install may be provided to you by the manufacturer, but you should be aware that such supplements are often not offered or available or not in a usable format, and thus the development of the Supplement becomes our responsibility as owner.
Page 163: Your Supplements
Legacy the aircraft’s normal operation, so state. Section 5-Performance. The effect of the subject system on the aircraft’s nor- mal procedures should be clearly identified and again if no change, so state. YOUR SUPPLEMENTS The intent of the preceding tutorial is to provide you with sufficient guidelines to create your own specific supplements if/as required.
Page 164: Log Of Supplements
Legacy Pilot’s Operating Handbook Airplane Flight Manual Lancair Model ____________, N_____________ Log of Supplements Supplements must be in the airplane for flight operations when subject equipment is installed. Part Rev. Subject Date Number IX-6 February 2008...
Page 165: Supplement For The (System Or Equipment
Legacy Supplement for the (System or equipment) General - (Description & purpose of equipment) Limitations - (Of equipment) Approved by _______________________ Date ______________________________ February 2008 IX-7...
Page 166 Legacy Performance Data from N540L Press. Alt. Man. Pres. Fuel Flow KIAS KTAS Fuel Economy Feet deg. C Inches Knots Knots Naut. MPG 6,500 24.6 15.5 2500 14.6 24.6 14.9 2400 14.9 EGT Peaked 24.7 2300 15.6 at 1,462 21.8...
Page 167 Legacy Press. Alt. Man. Pres. Fuel Flow KIAS KTAS Fuel Economy Feet deg. C Inches Knots Knots Naut. MPG. 12,500 19.4 12.2 2400 17.8 19.4 11.6 2300 18.4 16.7 10.2 2400 194.5 17.1 EGT Peaked 16.7 2300 19.8 at 1,435 14.3...
Page 168: Emergency Procedures
Legacy Emergency Procedures: IX-10 February 2008...
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Page 172: Normal Procedures
Legacy Normal Procedures: IX-14 February 2008...
Page 173 Legacy Normal Procedures: (Continued).. February 2008 IX-15...
Page 174: Performance
Legacy Performance: System Description: IX-16 February 2008...
Page 175: Servicing And Maintenance
Legacy Servicing and Maintenance: Approved by ___________________ Date __________________________ February 2008 IX-17...
Page 176: Notes
Legacy NOTES: IX-18 February 2008...
Page 177 Legacy AFETY NFORMATION ECTION ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......... . X-3 GENERAL .
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Page 179: Introduction
Legacy INTRODUCTION Your Lancair Legacy is an extremely high quality aircraft and one which will give years of service given the care a fine machine deserves. It, like most other pieces of equipment, will operate best under certain conditions, and can be dangerous in others.
Page 180: General
First Flight Prior to your first flight in your Lancair it is only prudent that you obtain some training “in type”. You are encouraged to take advantage of this type of training which can be with another Lancair owner in his aircraft, or thru a program offered by Lancair or its dealer.
Page 181: Sources Of Information
Legacy 1/2 or more. Baggage (secured of course) is not excessive such that gross weight or CG is out of limits? Mentally review the flight from take off thru landing for speeds and altitudes. Rotate at ___kts, climb at ___kts, level off at xxx feet, etc.
Page 182: Advisory Information
Legacy Become familiar with the AIM and use the information in it to become and remain a more “professional” pilot. Advisory Information Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) provide information of a time-critical nature which can affect the decision to go or not go... for example a closed airport, navaids out of service, runway closures, etc.
Page 183: General Flight Topics
Since your Lancair has “long legs”, you can well expect significant weather changes between takeoff and landing both in terms of temperatures and types of weather.
Page 184: Severe Weather
Legacy Severe Weather Your Lancair is stressed for all but the most severe maneuvers but anything man can build he can break. Severe weather means dangerous wind shears and vertical air movements. These can often be seen as evidenced by cumulus or lenticular clouds, but not always.
Page 185: Marginal Vfr Flight
Legacy Marginal VFR Flight Flight in VFR conditions is what we normally think of, but... Statistics suggest that marginal VFR is where problems often occur. Again the preflight weather brief- ing should include the weather man’s (and your own) assessment of the potential for less than VFR conditions.
Page 186: Engine Failures
Legacy 3. Sense of euphoria or well being 4. Seemingly darker than normal lighting conditions 5. Grey-Qut 6. Black-Qut Somewhere in this sequence an in-flight decision can be made which is wrong or improperly reacted to, or just ignored. Loss of control or over-control of the aircraft is a typical result and an accident occurs.
Page 187 Legacy just land on the remaining runway or within ± 30° of the takeoff heading, main- taining control thru initial impact and until the aircraft comes to rest. Should you ever have this unfortunate occurrence you’ll be happy you used all the runway available rather than made the takeoff from the intersection to avoid the long taxi to the ”far end“...
Page 188: Aerobatics
Improperly flown maneuvers can result in reaching a stalled condition and a yaw at the same time, the recipe for a spin. The Lancair has demonstrated its ability to recover from spins at both forward and aft CGs with the standard recovery technique, i.e.

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