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-Engine Manual S e c t i o n 8 A n n e x X-AIR « HANUMAN » X-AIR HANUMAN 602T AP (with Rotax 582 and parachute) X-AIR HANUMAN 602T SP (with Rotax 582 without parachute) X-AIR HANUMAN JABIRU AP...
SUMMARY 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 INTRODUCTION (Pages 5 to 9) SECTION 1 : General points (Pages 11 to 15) 1-1 On-board documents 1-2 3 views drawings 1-3 Design features 1-3.1 Dimensions 1-3.2 Landing gear 1-3.3 Travel of control surfaces...
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 SECTION 4 : Performances (Pages 25 to 27) 4-1 X-AIR Hanuman Jabiru 4-1.1 Service ceiling 4-1.2 Take off distance 4-1.3 Climb 4-1.4 Speeds 4-1.5 Engine off 4-1.6 Landing 4-2 X-AIR Hanuman 602T (Rotax 582) 4-2.1 Service ceiling...
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SECTION 6 : Emergency procedures 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 (Pages 37 to 40) 6-1 Engine failure, emergency landing 6-1.1 before take-off 6-1.2 on take-off 6-1.3 In flight 6-2 Fire 6-2.1 Engine fire 6-2.2 Cabin fire 6-2.3 Electric cables fire...
INTRODUCTION 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Dear fellow pilot, Our congratulations and our thanks, for choosing our new X-AIR Hanuman Ultralight. We wish you many pleasant hours of flight. This maintenance and flight manual will help you achieve safe flying conditions. Please read it attentively and follow all the instructions concerning assembly, preflight inspection, in- flight operation and maintenance.
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 WARNING Even in the best of conditions, ultralight flying may be hazardous. The user of this ultralight acknowledges the existence of such hazards. Before his first flight, the user must pledge to read this manual. He shall follow exactly the instructions given.
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TO MAKE WARRANTY EFFICIENT, THIS FORM HAVE TO BE RETURNED TO 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 RAND KAR sa Canal de la Martinière F - 44320 FROSSAY - FRANCE WARNING Even in the best of conditions, ultralight flying may be hazardous.
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 C.of G calculation method.: Aircraft must be horizontal Weighing operation must be done with 3 similar weighing machines located each under every wheel of the aircraft. acceptable limit of C G = from 22 to 40,5 (cm) Weight ( kg ) Front wheel...
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Owner N°1 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Name and adress : .................................................................................... Observations.................................................................................... Owner N°2 Name and adress : .................................................................................... Observations.................................................................................... Buying date …………………… Owner N°3 Name and adress : ......................
SECTION 1 : General points 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 1-1 Board documents The pilot will check before each flight the presence on board of all the necessary documentation according the local regulations.
1-3 Design features 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 1-3.1 dimensions : Wing span 10.05 m Length 6.09 m Heigth 2.40 m Surface 13.92 m² 1-3.2 Landing gear Tricycle, brakes on main gear. Wheel track width: 1.74 m Wheel base :...
Flaps material 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Leading edge aluminium Tube 38 x 1,6 mm Trailing edge aluminium Tube 12,7 x 1,2 mm 1-3.6 Fuselage cone rectangular section Material Main upper and lower tubes aluminium Tube 28,6 x 2 mm Stiffeners aluminium Tube 18,6 x 1,1 mm...
2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 1-4 : Settings The following elements can be subject to adjustment. Elevator To adjust the position of the stick relative to the pilot, the elevator control tube has three holes drilled to allow length adjustment .
SECTION 2 : Limitations 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 2-1 Certification X-AIR Hanuman comes under Class 3 of the Ultralight Aircraft Certification of November, the 1rst, 1998, regulating flight authorization of Ultralights. Certificates stipulated in sections R133-1 and following of the Code de L'Aviation Civile are not required for ultralights, which are therefore exempted of any certification.
2-5.4 Changes made to the aircraft 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Each owner is required to inform his local authority of any changes made to the aircraft's characteristics as recorded in its type certificate (engine, propeller or any other part) according to the local regulations Added weight for options OPTIONS...
SECTION 3 : Powerplant 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 3-1 Jabiru 2200 3-1.1 Manufacturer Jabiru Aircraft Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 5168 BUNDABERG WEST QLD 4670 AUSTRALIA 3-1.2 Technical datas 4 cylinders, 4 stroke 2209 CC 80 hp (58KW) at 3300tr/mn Double ignition...
3-2 Rotax 582 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 3-2.1 Manufacturer Rotax Gesmbh & Co KG Motorenfabrik, Welser STR 32 4623 Guunskirchen / Austria 3-2.2 Technical datas 2 cylinders 2 stroke Water cooled 580,7 cc Gearbox B :1/2,58...
3-3 Rotax 912 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 3-3.1 Manufacturer Rotax Gesmbh & Co KG Motorenfabrik, Welser STR 32 4623 Guunskirchen / Austria 3-3.2 Technical datas 4 cylinders 4 stroke Air/Water/oil cooled 1211 cc 79 hp (58 KW) at 5800 tr/mn...
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3-4 Rotax 912 S 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 3-4.1 Manufacturer Rotax Gesmbh & Co KG Motorenfabrik, Welser STR 32 4623 Guunskirchen / Austria 3-4.2 Technical datas 4 cylinders 4 stroke Air/Water/oil cooled 1211 cc 79 hp (58 KW) at 5800 tr/mn...
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SECTION 4 : Performances 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 4-1 X-AIR Hanuman Jabiru 4-1.1 Service ceiling 4500 m ( 14700 ft) (take care of oxygen lack) 4-1.2 Take-off distance With flaps position 2 -Run : 80 m (262 ft) -DF15 :...
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4-2.4 Speeds 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 210 Km/h (113 kts) 187 Km/h (100 kts) 170 Km/h (92 kts) 130 Km/h (70 kts) at 6200 Rpm VC eco 110 Km/h (59 kts) at 5500 Rpm 77 Km/h (41 kts) no flaps 72 Km/h (39 kts) flaps position1 70 Km/h (38 kts) flaps position2...
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4-4 X-AIR Hanuman 912 S 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 4-4.1 Service ceiling 4500 m ( 14700 ft) (take care of oxygen lack) 4-4.2 Take-off distance With flaps position 2 -Run : 80 m (262 ft) -DF15 :...
SECTION 5 : Standard procedures 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 5-1 pre-flight inspection This is where a safe flight begins. A preflight inspection should be carried out before every take off. 5-1.1 Cabin -Ignition switches off -harness opened...
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Walk back along the fuselage and check: 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 - linkage on elevator bellcrank - fastenings of stab fitting cables - clevises on pushtubes to elevator bellcranks - elevator attach fittings - hinges of elevator and rudder - condition of fabric on tail surfaces...
5-2 Installation on board and starting engine 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 When sit in the cockpit, it’s IMPERATIVE to make ALL the following controls: - Stick back => elevator up - Stick forward =>...
5. 3 : Before take-off 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Check: - altimeter set - check controls move freely and to the stops - trim tab : centered - both seat belts fastened - parachute: control box plugged and tested (optional) - enough fuel in tank: never take off with less than 10 liters (2,64 US gals, 2,2 Imp.) - Clearance: approach and runway clear...
5. 7 : Flight in turbulences 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 At first, fly only in calm air or light winds. Flying in turbulence is advised only after a certain degree of experience has been achieved.
5-10 : Descent-Landing 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 To descend, reduce power for 90km/h (49 kts) at full load. to use the flaps on landing allows: -on first position, reduction of minimum speed of 5 km/h (2,7 kts) (do not exceed 120 km/h (65 kts) with flaps on first position) -on second position, a reduction of minimum speed of 7 km/h (3,8 kts) (do not exceed 110 km/h (59 kts) with flaps on second position)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Always keep in mind that any aircraft may experience unexpected engine failure. Hence, make sure you always have enough altitude to be able to pick as safe an emergency field as possible.
SECTION 6 : Emergency procedures 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 6-1 Engine failure - Emergency landing 6-1.1 : Before take-off, when taxiing - throttle down - brake - cut off engine ignition 6-1.2 : During take-off -set airspeed at 100 km/h - land straight ahead;...
6-2.2 : Fire in cockpit 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 - close heating and ventilation - cut off auxiliary electric supply - if necessary, cut off engine ignition and shut off the fuel line - land as soon as possible 6-2.3 : Electric fire - close heating and ventilation...
6-7 : Emergency landing on trees 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Prefer one or several low, bushy trees. Belts and helmets tight. Keep some speed on in final, as the air is often turbulent next to the trees. Pull up sharply to break your speed as soon as you hear contact with the branches.
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NOTE CONCERNING BALLISTIC PARACHUTES 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Speed at opening exerts extremely high strains on the parachute. The user should inquire from the parachute manufacturer if the characteristics of parachute(s) are compatible with the performances of the airplane Maintenance : Follow instructions of maintenance manual of parachute manufacturer.
SECTION 7 : Accessories and options 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 NOTE : Since RAND KAR is constantly developing new accessories, we reserve the right to alter the design and specification of our products. We also reserve the right to substitute or withdraw any kind of equipment presented in this document without any prior notice.
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After the flare off, skim the water, with the same attitude as you had for take off, always 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 keep some power on and let the aircraft settle slowly rather than bringing it to the stall. As soon as the hull touches down, reduce power to idle and try to maintain the same attitude until the aircraft stops.
7-1.3 Banner towing 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Make sure the tow hook is properly secured on the centerline. Two technics are possible for towing: - Direct pick up of the banner at take off, with a minimum rope length of 70m (230 ft) The banner is stretched in front of you along the center of the runway.
2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 7- 2 : Effects of the equipment mentioned above on flight parameters and performances of the aircraft 7-2.1 Snow skis Top speed is approximately 10km/h lower (6mph). 7-2.2 Floats or hull ( only with engines of more than 60 hp) Top speed at maximum load in decreased by approximately 10km/h (6mph) due to additional drag.
2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 SECTION 8 : Maintenance 8-1 Taking down and transport Preparing the aircraft for transport on a trailer or for off airport storage is a simple operation that needs two people and about 1/2 an hour.
8-2 Airframe maintenance 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 ( to be carried out periodically as per table below) The following maintenance tables never can replace the pre- flight check, obligatory before every take-off. Nota: these maintenance periods concern only the aircrafts flying under a continental climate and being stocked under hangar.
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Maintenance every 50 hours or 1 month 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 1 m o n t h D a t e D a t e D a t e D a t e Périodicity 5 0 h...
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Maintenance every 150 hours or 6 month 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 6 m o n t h D a t e D a t e D a t e D a t e Périodicity 1 5 0 h...
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Maintenance every 300 h or 1 year 1 y e a r D a t e D a t e D a t e D a t e Périodicity 3 0 0 h c o n t r o l...
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Maintenance every 600 h or 2years 2 y e a r s D a t e D a t e D a t e D a t e Périodicity 6 0 0 h c o n t r o l...
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Maintenance every 900 h or 5 years 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 5 y e a r s D a t e D a t e D a t e D a t e Périodicity 9 0 0 h...
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8-4 Powerplant 2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 See maintenance instructions in the engine manufacturer’s manual 8-4.1 maintenance Jabiru 2200 100h 200h or 1 necessary year 1- Oil 2- Fuel filter 3- Air filter 4- Oil filter 5- Oil leaks...
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 8-4.2 maintenance Rotax 912 100h 200h 600h ou 1 an Fuel filter Air filter Oil filter Lubrication line Cooling line Intake-exhaust Electrics and ignition Spark plugs compressions Throttle drive Carburettors-fuel line...
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 Maintenance Rotax engines 2H 10H 12,5H 25H 50H 75H 100H 125H 150H 175H 200H 225H 250H 275H Tighten up the cylinder head nuts Tighten up the exhaust pipe screws Check the handlestarter rope Check the crown wheel of electric starter Check spark plugs...
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2 0 0 8 , o c t o b e r , 1 7 2H 10H 12,5H 25H 50H 75H 100H 125H 150H 175H 200H 225H 250H 275H Change the lubricating oil of water pump Check cylinder heads and pistons Check the gap of piston rings Check pistons diameter Check the wear of piston rings...
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