Atec 322 FAETA Pilot Operating Handbook

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The Sole Manufacturer and Distributor in Czech Republic:

ATEC v.o.s.

Factory address: ATEC v.o.s., Opolanská 350, 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou

Czech Republic

ATEC 322 FAETA

with ROTAX 912 iS

Pilot´s Operating Handbook

In Libice nad Cidlinou, November 2015

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Type of aircraft:

ATEC 322 FAETA

Serial number : -------------

Registration/call sign: -------------

Type Certificate: Date of issue:

The aircraft (Sport Flying Device) is not a subject of CAA authorisation and is to be operated at own

risk of the user.

The aircraft must be operated according to informations and limits listed in this manual.

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Contents Chapter

General

1

Operational Limits

2

Emergency Procedures

3

Standard Procedures

4

Performances

5

Assembly, Disassembly

6

Aircraft Description and Systems

7

Maintenance

8

Weight, Centre of Gravity

9

Enclosures:

1. Log Book (example)

2. Records of Revisions

3. Service and Maintenance Book

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Chapter 1

1. General

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Personal Data of the Owner

1.3. Aircraft Description

1.4. Modifications and Changes

1.5. Aircraft Technical Data

1.6. Three-View Sketch

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1.1. Introduction

Information provided within this manual is a necessary requirement for an effective and save
operation of the ATEC 322 FAETA aircraft. The manual contents information which Manufacturer
considers as important.

1.2. Personal Data of the Owner

Owner of aircraft:

Address:

Telephone No:

E-mail:

Date of ownership from: to:

Owner of aircraft:

Address:

Telephone No:

E-mail:

Date of ownership from: to:

Owner of aircraft:

Address:

Telephone No:

E-mail:

Date of ownership from: to:

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1.3. Aircraft Description

ATEC 322 FAETA is the light sport aircraft, two-seater, cantilever, low-wing aircraft of all carbon

composite construction. The landing gear has a fixed tricycle gear with a steerable front wheel. The
power unit is of pulling configuration and consists of ROTAX 912 iS Sport engine and of two-blade or
three-blade fix or ground adjustable FITI propeller.

1.4. Modifications and Changes

If the Manufacturer makes any structural or operational changes, which are necessary to be advised
to the owner, the related documentation will be delivered to the owner, who is obliged to record
them into this Manual. These documents will be published in ascending numerical series.

If the aircraft is sold to another person, the Manufacturer shall be announced about the name and
the address of the new owner.

1.5. Aircraft Technical Data

Dimensions

Wing span 31,5 ft
Length of fuselage 20,341 ft
Total height 6,562 ft
Wing area 108,7 sq ft
Depth of mean aerodynamic chord 3,648 ft
Span of horizontal tail surface 7,874 ft
Flap position I 10 ° 1,77 in
II 20 ° 3,54 in
III 35 ° 5,9 in
Aileron deflection up 20 ° 3,54 in
down 12 ° 2,16 in
Elevator deflection up 22 ° 3,15 in
down 18 ° 2,56 in
Rudder deflection L/R +-20° 7,09 in

Wing profile

Root area SM 701
End area SM 701

Landing Gear (tricycle with front wheel)

Wheel spacing 6,234 ft
Wheel base 4,742 ft
Front tire 4´´x 4´´
Main tire dimensions 6´´x 4´´
Tire pressure 23,2 psi

Suspension

Main gear composite springs
Front wheel rubber springs

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Brakes hydraulic disc brakes on the main gear

Rescue System installed/not installed USH ELSA 600

v

MAX

= 120,4 kt

Weight

Empty weight 750 lb
Maximum take-off weight 1285 lb
Maximum take-off weight including rescue system installed 1285 lb
Maximum luggage weight in the luggage compartment 20 lb

Power Unit and Engine Parameters

Propeller producer FITI design s.r.o., Řevnice, Czech Republic
Type of propeller FITI ECO COMPETITION 2 blade
Engine producer BOMBARDIER – ROTAX GmbH, Austria
Engine type ROTAX 912 iS Sport

Engine Power

Take-off power 73,5 kW/100 HP/5800 RPM
Maximum continuous power 69,0 kW/94 HP/5500 RPM
Cruising power 44,6 kW/60 HP/4800 RPM

Engine Speed

Maximum take-off engine speed 5800 RPM / 5 minutes maximum
Max. continuous engine speed 5500 RPM
Cruising engine speed 4800 RPM
Engine idle speed 1400 RPM approx.

Water Temperature

Maximum 248 °F

Oil Temperature

Minimum 122 °F
Maximum 266 °F
Operational optimum 194 -230 °F

Oil Pressure

Maximum (short-term operated when cold start-up) 101,5 psi
Minimum 11,6 psi (engine speed below 3500 RPM)
Operational 29 – 36 psi bar (over 3500 RPM)

Fuel Type Recommended motor unleaded petrol of minimum octane number RON 95, 97

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Oil Type Any brand-name oil intended for 4 stroke motorcycle engines,
containing gearbox additives - API SF, SG + GL4 or GL5.
AeroShell Sport Plus 4 10W-40 preferentially recommended.

Cooling Liquid conventional (mix ratio 1:2) or Evans

ROTAX 912iS Sport is not a certified aviation engine. Any engine failure may occur at any time.

The pilot is fully responsible for the operation of this engine and accepts all risk and consequences

of an engine failure.

The correct operation of this aircraft is the sole responsibility of the pilot.

The pilot of a sport flying device is obliged to consider the flight altitude and flight track so that he

could be able to make safety landing in case of engine failure.

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1.6. Three-View Sketch

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Chapter 2

2. Operational Limits

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Air Speed

2.3. Weight

2.4. Centre of Gravity

2.5. Manoeuvre and Gust Envelope

2.6. Permitted Manoeuvres

2.7. Load Factors

2.8. Type of Operation

2.9. Crew

2.10. Fuel tank

2.11. Wind

2.12. Other Restrictions

2.13. Labels and Markings

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2.1. Introduction

The Chapter 2 contains operational limits necessary for safe operation of the aircraft.

2.2. Air Speed (CAS)

Never exceed speed vNE 136,1 kt (145,2 kt IAS)

Do not exceed this speed in any case!

Design manoeuvre speed vA 90,0 kt (93,6 kt IAS)

After exceeding this speed, do not use full deflection of any control surfaces and do not make any

sudden control operations. An overload of the aircraft may occur!

Maximum design cruising speed vC 108 kt ( 114 kt IAS)

Do not exceed this speed except the flight in smooth air, but with caution!

Max. cruising speed at severe turbulence vRA 108 kt (114 kt IAS)

Do not exceed this speed at severe turbulence!

CAS IAS
Max. speed, flaps deflected to I. (10 °)

FE,I

70 kt 71,1 kt

Max. speed, flaps deflected to II. (20 °)

FE,II

65 kt 65,5 kt

Max. speed, flaps deflected to III. (35 °)

FE,III

60 kt 59,8 kt

Recommended speed, flaps deflected to III. VFE 50 kt 48,6 kt

Never exceed these speed limits when flaps deflected!

Stall speed, flaps retracted vS1 45,0 kt 42,7 kt IAS

Flying this speed and with flaps retracted results in loss of lifting force and fall of the aircraft!

Stall speed in landing configuration vSO 35,8 kt 32,8 kt IAS

Flying this speed with flaps deflected at the position III. results in loss of lifting force

and fall of the aircraft!

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2.3. Weight

Empty weight 714 lb (324kg)

Maximum take-off weight 1285 lb (583 kg)

Useful load 571 lb (259 kg)

Never exceed the maximum take-off weight of the aircraft!

2.4. Centre of Gravity ( CG )

CG of the empty aircraft 28,8 % MAC

Flight range of CG 27-36 % MAC

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2.5. Manoeuvre and Gust Envelope (CAS)

CAS IAS

V

S0

... .... 35,8 kt ................ 32,8 kt

VS1... ..... 45,0 kt ................ 42,7 kt

VAF.. ...... 50,7 kt ................ 48,2 kt

VF ........ 63,0 kt ................. 62,8 kt

V

S1n

...... 69,6 kt ................. 70,7 kt

VA ........ 90,0 kt ................. 93,6 kt

VG........ 98,5 kt ................ 103,2 kt

VC....... 108,0 kt ............... 114,0 kt

VH....... 120,0 kt ............... 127,2 kt

VNE...... 136,1 kt ............... 145,2 kt

VD....... 151,2 kt ............... 162,0 kt

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2.6. Permitted Manoeuvres

Category of the aircraft: Normal

Operations are limited to non-aerobatic manoeuvres that include:

- Any manoeuvres necessary to normal flying

- Training of stalls

- Steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not more than 60°

Aerobatic manoeuvres are prohibited!

2.7. Load Factors

Maximum positive load factor in CG + 4,0 G
Maximum negative load factor in CG - 2,0 G

2.8. Type of Operation

Only VFR day flights are permitted (flight by visual reference to the ground during the daytime)

IFR flights ( instrumental flights ) and flights by ice formation are prohibited!

2.9. Crew

Number of seats 2
Minimum weight of crew 132,0 lb
Maximum weight of crew 396,8 lb

2.10. Fuel tank

Fuel capacity 2 x 13,2 US gal
Not usable rest of fuel 0,26 US gal
Recommended motor unleaded petrol of minimum octane number RON 95, 97

2.11. Wind

The safe take-off and landing is only possible if the following wind speed limits are not exceeded:
a) take-off or landing headwind up to 23 kt
b) take-off or landing tailwind up to 6 kt
c) take-off or landing crosswind up to 12 kt

Never operate the aircraft exceeding wind range limits determined!

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2.12. Other Restrictions

Smoking, using of mobile phone, explosives and combustible materials and movable objects
transportation are prohibited on board of the aircraft.

2.13. Labels and Markings

The aircraft shall be equipped with mandatory labels and markings. These must be placed on the
instrumental board in a visual field of pilot and must contain following information:

- Identification of the aircraft

• Identification label

• Serial number

• Designation

• Empty weight

• Maximum take-off weight

- Operating limits

• Weight limits depending on the weight of crew, fuel and luggage

• Speed limits for standard flight configurations

- Passenger Warnings

• Definition of aircraft category, its airworthiness conditions and limitations

• Intentional spins, stalls and aerobatics prohibition

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Chapter 3

3. Emergency Procedures

3.1. Engine Failure on Take-off

3.2. Engine Failure in Flight

3.3. Rescue System Activation

3.4. Fire on Board

3.5. Engine Loss

3.6. Emergency Landing

3.7. Safety Landing

3.8. Aborted Landing

3.9. Vibrations

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3.1. Engine Failure on Take-off

1. Push the stick forward to get the aircraft to gliding flight maintaining the airspeed

of 54kt.

2. Determine the wind direction, adjust flaps to appropriate position, turn-off the fuel valve,

switch-off the ignition, adjust safety belts and switch off the main switch just before landing.

Note: Electric flaps actuation is only possible when the main switch is switched-on.

A) If up to 160ft of altitude, get the aircraft into the landing configuration and make a landing

in take-off direction with respect to eventual obstructions.

B) If higher than 160ft of altitude, choose a suitable area for emergency landing.

3.2. Engine Failure in Flight

1. Get the aircraft to gliding flight maintaining the airspeed of 54 kt.

2. Check the fuel level and make sure ignition is switched on.

3. If no significant engine or installation failure found, try to start up the engine again using

back-up fuel circuit.

4. If engine start-up is not possible, follow the instructions as described in Art. 3.1.

3.3. Rescue System Activation

In case of distress, when definitely losing control of flight, activate the rescue system.

1. Switch-off the ignition

2. Adjust safety belts

3. Remove the cover of activating lever

4. Activate the rescue system

In case of landing on limited space, when collision with an obstacle is inevitable, use the rescue
system as a braking device of the aircraft.
Note: the activation of rescue system is only available from pilot´s seat.

The aircraft can be damaged or the crew may be injured when using a rescue system!

3.4. Fire on Board

1. Turn-off the fuel valve

2. Open the throttle

3. Switch-off the main switch and ignition

4. Make emergency landing

5. Get off the aircraft

3.5. Engine Loss

1. Speed 55 kt

2. Flaps retracted

3. Instruments within tolerated values

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3.6. Emergency Landing

Carried out in case of engine failure:

1. Speed 55 kt

2. Adjust safety belts

3. Flaps according to situation

4. Report the situation by the radio

5. Turn-off the fuel valve

6. Switch-off the ignition

7. Switch-off the main switch

In case of emergency landing on terrain, on areas which are not authorized to take-off/landing of

sport flying devices, the aircraft can be damaged or the crew may be injured!

3.7. Safety Landing

Carried out in case of orientation loss, fuel exhaustion or another reason when the aircraft is fully
controllable.

1. Determine the wind direction

2. Choose any suitable landing area

3. Make a low pass into the wind along the right-hand side of landing area and inspect the

terrain thoroughly.

4. Make a pattern flight

5. Calculate the landing plan

6. Land on the first third of the landing area with flaps in landing position

3.8. Aborted Landing

Carried out in case of wrong calculation of landing manoeuvre or bounce when landing and the pilot
considers aborted landing manoeuvre as more safety and decides to continue the flight.

1. Set up engine speed to maximum power

2. Set up take-off flaps position – I

3. Get to level speed of 60 kt

4. Draw up control stick slowly to get aircraft into climbing by speed 60 – 65 kt

5. Retract flaps

Throughout the flight, maintain the aircraft in take-off trajectory using rudder control.

3.9. Vibrations

In case of unusual vibrations occur, it is necessary to:

1. Set the engine speed to appropriate run on which the vibrations are the lowest

2. Carry out safety landing, eventually find the nearest aerodrome to land

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Chapter 4

4. Standard Procedures

4.1.

Pre-Flight Inspection

4.1.1. Procedures Before Entering the Cockpit

4.1.2. Procedures After Entering the Cockpit

4.1.3. Procedures Before Engine Start-up; Engine Start-up

4.2. Engine Warm-up

4.3. Taxiing

4.4. Engine Check

4.5. Procedures Before Take-off

4.6. Take-off and Climbing

4.7. Cruising Flight

4.8. Descending and Landing

4.9. Flight in Rainy Conditions

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4.1. Pre-Flight Inspection

It is important to carry out appropriate pre-flight inspection. To perform a negligent or incomplete
inspection could be a cause of accident. The Manufacturer recommends to make following
procedure:

1/ Cabin – switches, seat belts, instruments, seats, controls, canopy locks, canopy condition check
2/ Left wing – coating, condition, plays, pitot tube, fuel tank cover, drain valve, fuel tank ventilation
3/ Left aileron – coating, free movement, attachments, controls
4/ Left lift flap – coating, attachments, controls, play
Left main gear leg – condition, brake fluid leak, wheel spat
5/ Tail – surface condition
VT – surface, attachments, control
HT – coating, attachments, fittings covers
Rudder – coating, attachments, control
6/ Right lift flap - coating, attachments, controls, play
Right main gear leg - condition, brake fluid leak, wheel spat
7/ Right aileron - coating, free movement, attachments, controls
8/ Right wing – coating, condition, plays, fuel tank cover, drain valve, fuel tank ventilation
9/ Nose wheel – condition, play, wheel
Engine – operation liquids amount, engine cowling
Propeller – condition, spinner tightness

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4.1.1. Procedures Before Entering the Cockpit

1. LANE A  switched off

2. LANE B  switched off

3. Main switch  switched off

4. Wings  check surface condition, ailerons and flaps free movement, clearances,

hinges and connections of the controls, securing of wing pins, Pitot tube

5. Tail surfaces  check surface condition, elevator and rudder secure connections, clearances

and free movement

6. Fuselage  check surface condition

7. Landing gear  check laminate spring surface condition, secure fixation of main and front

wheels and their covers, screws and nuts security, correct tire pressure, brake function

8. Engine  check condition and fastening of engine cowlings, the condition of engine

bed, intact fuel, oil and cooling system hoses, screws and nuts security, exhaust pipe and
carburettor attachment, cooling liquid and oil level, fuel system drain

9. Propeller  check surface condition, intactness, propeller cone condition and tightness

4.1.2. Procedures After Entering the Cockpit

1. Cockpit  check fastening and locking of the canopy, correct function and

condition of electrical installation of instruments, condition of flight instruments, fuel level
check, correct function of controls

2. Foot-operated steering  check function

3. Brakes  check function, brakes on

4. Hand–operated steering  check function

5. Flaps  check function, retract

6. Fuel valve  turned off

7. Engine controls  switched off, throttle idle

8. Fuel level indicator  check fuel amount

9. Main switch  switched off

10. Circuit switch LANE A  switched off

11. Circuit switch LANE B  switched off

12. Instruments  check condition, zero values, altimeter adjustment

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4.1.3. Procedures Before Engine Start-up, Engine Start-up

1. Rescue system  unlock

2. Safety belts  fasten

3. Canopy  close and lock

4. Parking brake  on

5. Fuel valve  turn on

(open/select the left or right position depending your needs for the appropriate tank use)

6. Electric fuel pump  on

7. Throttle  idle

8. Main switch  switch on

9. Propeller  in “take off” position (in case of flight adjustable propeller)

10. EMS  switch on, wait for the display activation

11. Circuit switch LANE A  switch on

12. Circuit switch LANE B  switch on

13. EMS lights  see engine user´s manual

14. Backup battery switch  switch off

15. Start power switch  switch on

16. Starter button  push until the engine starts running

17. Start power switch  switch off

18. Backup battery switch switch on

19. Increase RPM up to cca 2000/min

20. Oil pressure check  must be in operation range within 10 seconds, continue in RPM

increase by 3 bar

21. Continue warming-up engine according to article 4.2

Never unlock neither open the canopy after the engine is started-up!

4.2. Engine Warm up

Start to warm up the engine when 2000 RPM, hold approx. 2 minutes and then continue up to 2500
RPM until the oil temperature reaches 50oC.
After the engine is warmed up to a standard operating temperature, start taxiing and preparing to
take-off without undue delay. If the aircraft is grounded with the engine running for a long time, the
engine is not sufficiently cooled and may be overheated same as the engine compartment.

4.3. Taxiing

Recommended maximum speed of taxiing is 8 kt. The direction is controlled by the front wheel.
Braking is carried out with the brake lever on the left stick. Control stick is in neutral position.

- in case of strong headwind, push the control stick forward

- in case of crosswind, keep the control stick position opposite to wind direction

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4.4. Engine Check

1. Brakes  on

2. Engine throttle  engine speed 4000 RPM

3. Switch off 1

st

ignition circuit  maximum RPM drop 300 RPM

4. Switch on both ignition circuits  engine speed 4000 RPM

5. Switch off 2

nd

ignition circuit  maximum RPM drop 300 RPM

Note: The RPM speed difference between ignition circuits running separately must not be more
than 120 RPM.

6. Left and Right fuel tank check  during engine run, the fuel pressure must not drop below

the allowed value in either of fuel tanks in use. During the change-over of fuel tank, a short­term pressure drop may occur, but after the fuel tank is selected, the pressure shall increase
back to appropriate values.

7. After the engine check is made, the take-off shall be performed within max. 5 min. after
reaching the operating temperature. In case of long lasting standing on spot when engine is
running, the engine is not sufficiently cooled by the airflow and so the overheating and
damage of the engine may be caused! Due to overheating of the engine, the composite
structure of the aircraft may be damaged in the area of engine compartment too.

4.5. Procedures Before Take-off

Compulsory checking procedures prior to take-off:

1. Brakes  brake-on

2. Foot-operated steering  free travel

3. Hand-operated steering  free travel

4. Flaps  position I.

5. Fuel valve  open/select the appropriate (left/right) position on the fuel

valve selector depending on which fuel tank is intended to use.

6. Fuel pump  ON

7. Second fuel pump  ON

8. Throttle  idle

9. Fuel gauge indicator  fuel amount check

10. Instruments  on and within operating limits

11. Safety belts  adjusted, fastened, secured

12. Canopy  closed and locked

4.6. Take-off and Climbing

Release the brakes. Make the aircraft move by accelerating until the maximum throttle position is
reached. Control stick is in neutral position. Control the front wheel and the rudder as to keep the
aircraft within the runway axis. When reaching the speed of 45 kt, lift up the aircraft off the ground
and continue take-off up to the speed of 59 kt. Then, gently pull the control stick to start climbing by
optimum speed of 59 kt. After reaching the stable climbing speed of 59-65 kt and over 160 ft of
altitude, retract the flaps fluently. During the take-off, the engine operating limits must not be
exceeded. After reaching 1000 ft GND altitude, you can switch off the second fuel pump.

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4.7. Cruising Flight

ATEC 322 FAETA has good flight characteristics within the whole range of permitted speeds and
centre of gravity positions. The cruising speed range is 65 – 120 kt.

4.8. Descending and Landing

Descending
Switch on the second fuel pump. Descend with the throttle on idle run at the speed of 55 kt.
Flaps position limits according to Art. 2.2.

Procedures on final:

1. Speed of 50 kt

2. Flaps position III (position II in case of strong turbulence or strong headwind)

3. Throttle idle or corrected if necessary

4. Instruments within the permitted limits

Landing
The speed of the aircraft in the hold-up position decreases by soft pulling of the control stick until
touch down by the speed of 38 kt. After touchdown of the front wheel, the landing distance can be
shortened by braking.

Do not apply a maximum braking effect except an extreme situation. A frequent use of brakes
results in undue wear of tyres, brake pads and discs. A frequent intensive braking may cause
mechanical over-stress of undercarriage and other load bearing structure. This may shorten life­time of the airframe.

4.9. Flight in Rainy Conditions

During the flight in the rain, it is necessary to pay close attention to the aircraft control because of
poor visibility and canopy limited transparency. Furthermore, shorter hold-up position when landing
and extended take-off distance must be taken into account.

Maintain the following speeds during the flight in the rain:

1. Climbing 65 kt

2. Cruising flight 65 – 100 kt

3. Descending to land 59 kt, flaps positions I and II as by Art. 2.2.

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Chapter 5

5. Performances

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Air Speed Indicator Corrections

5.3. Stall Speed

5.4. Altitude Loss by Stalling

5.5. Take-off Distance up to 50 ft Altitude

5.6. Rate of Climb

5.7. Cruising Speeds

5.8. Flight Range

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5.1. Introduction

The Chapter contents the information on speed indicator calibration, stalling speed and other
performances of the ATEC 322 FAETA with ROTAX 912 iS Sport engine and propeller FITI ECO
COMPETITION 2L/1680 mm adjusted to the pitch of 20°.

5.2. Air Speed Indicator Corrections

CAS (kt) IAS (kt) Deviation (kt) Note

35,8 32,8 -3 V

S0

45,0 42,7 -2,3 V

S1

50 48,6 -1,4

63 62,8 -0,2 V

F

70 71,1 +1,1
80 82,3 +2,3

90 93,6 +3,6 V

A

90 93,6 +3,6
100 104,7 +4,7
110 116,0 +6,0
120 127,2 +7,2 V

H

130 138,3 +8,3

136,1 145,2 +9,1 V

NE

150 160,7 +10,7

151,2 162,0 +10,8 V

D

5.3. Stall Speed (CAS)

Engine idle Flaps retracted Flaps I (10°) Flaps II (20°) Flaps III (35°)

Solo flight 42,1 kt 39,7 kt 36,8 kt 34,0 kt

1285 lb 45 kt 41,3 kt 38,2 kt 35,8 kt

Engine off Flaps retracted Flaps I (10°) Flaps II (20°) Flaps III (35°)

Solo flight 42,1 kt 39,7 kt 36,8 kt 34,0 kt

1285 lb 45 kt 41,3 kt 38,2 kt 35,8 kt

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5.4. Altitude Loss by Stalling

Level flight flap position Flap deflection Altitude loss

I 10° 100 ft

II 20° 100 ft

III 35° 100 ft

0 0 100 ft

5.5. Take-off Distance up to 15m / 50ft of Altitude

Engine ROTAX 912 iS Sport

Runway surface Take-off distance

Asphalt 880 ft

Grass 950 ft

5.6. Rate of Climb - when speed of 59 kt

Engine ROTAX 912 iS Sport

Solo flight 1100 ft/min

1285lb 1000 ft/min

5.7. Cruising Speeds

ROTAX 912 iS Sport 100 HP

Air speed kt (CAS)

RPM

Consumption

US gallon/h

70 3600 1,53
80 4000 1,93

90 4250 2,22
100 4800 3,01
110 5100 4,33
120 5500 5,68

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5.8. Flight Range

When maximum fuel capacity of 26,4 US gallon

ROTAX 912 iS Sport 100 HP

Air speed

kt

Flight range

n.m.

Flight endurance h Flight reserve (30min)

US gal

70 1170 16:43 0,8
80 1055 13:12 1,0

90 1026 11:24 1,1
100 827 8:16 1,25
110 615 5:35 1,8
120 468 4:09 2,36

Information on engine RPM, consumption, flight endurance and flight range are of informative
character only. These values depend on propeller type and adjustment, flight altitude, temperature,
air pressure and load. The flight range is considered as theoretic, when windless conditions. Consider
these factors when planning your flight and figure on the safety flight reserve.

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Chapter 6

6. Aircraft Assembly/Disassembly

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Horizontal Tail Assembly/Disassembly

6.3. Wings Assembly/Disassembly

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6.1. Introduction

The assembly of individual parts of the aircraft is described in this chapter. At least two persons are
needed for assembly/disassembly. All parts necessary for assembly are delivered with the aircraft.

Before assembly, clean, grease and then secure all pins. Pay attention to correct adjustment of
ailerons and flaps, which is carried out by shortening and prolonging of connecting pushrods.

During each next assembly, it is necessary to replace locking nuts and split pins with new pieces.

After aircraft assembly, carry out deflections adjustment by levelling record and engine run test with
a focus on both fuel tanks function and check fuel indicators correct function.

6.2. Horizontal Tail (HT) Assembly / Disassembly

At least two people are needed for HT assembly/disassembly. Third person is recommended to push
the fuselage tail down to the ground to enable better access to HT fittings. Pay attention to avoid a
fall of small parts into the inner space of the tail fin during manipulation!!

Horizontal tail assembly

•Elevator pushrod connection

Deflect the control stick to the fully „pushed“ position and secure (block) it softly to avoid its
movement during assembly. This enables better access to the elevator pushrod, which is then
protruding from the tail fin.

Then the assistant pushes the fuselage tail down to the ground holding it in such position during all
the process of assembly to enable better access to HT fitting.

Take the HT and place it over the siderudder in such a position to keep an access to the pushrod end
protruding from the tail fin. Then the second assistant will hold it with the elevator maximally
deflected in „up“ position, so that the elevator control lever is protruding from the HT surface.At
least two people are needed for HT assembly/disassembly. Third person is recommended to push
the fuselage tail down to the ground for better access to HT. Pay attention to avoid a fall of small
parts into the tail fin inner space during manipulation!

Connect the pushrod with the elevator control lever by the pin of Ø 5mm and spacer + split pin.
Connect the cable connector of the servo (in case of electrical trim option).

•Fixing the HT to the fuselage
Settle the HT on the fuselage tail and screw two main fitting screws M8, but do not tighten them
fully yet. Insert the vertical screw M6 (with nylon) into the hole on the upper side of the HT and
tighten it fully with adequate power. Come back to both main fitting screws M8 and tighten them
fully.

•Screws securing

Secure both M8 screws with a binding wire. Appropriate holes for binding wires are situated in the
main fitting and four holes are in the head of the screw. Secure the vertical nylon-screw with a

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binding wire too. One hole is drilled in the horizontal tail body and two holes are in the screw head.
Finally, cover the hole on upper side of the HT with a white plastic sticker (to avoid water intrusion).

•HT fitting covers assembly.

HT fitting covers help to avoid vibration occurence in flight. Apply the HT fitting fiber-glass covers
(obtained with double-side tape) according to following picture:

Horizontal tail disassembly

Remove the fiber-glass covers of HT fitting. Pay attention not to damage them as these will be
needed for a future assembly. Release and unscrew M6 screw, which is adjusting the position of HT,
on upper side of the HT. Release and remove M8 screws of the main HT fitting. Tilt the HT so that it
is possible to disconnect the pin of HT pushrod. Remove the HT and secure the ball bearing with a
binding wire. Store the HT on safe and dry place with stable temperature. The HT needs to be
enough secured and prevented from structural and surface damage.

6.3. Wings Assembly/Disassembly

At least two people are needed for wings assembly/disassembly. One for assembly and one (or
better two) assistant(s) to hold and support the wing to avoid its fall and damage.

Your assistant takes the wing on the wingtip and you take it on the root. (The second assistant which
can hold the wing on flap would be helpful). Pick the wing up and then lay it down on any smooth,
soft pad (e.g. mattress).

Wings assembly

(same for both left and right wing)

•

Flap pushrod preparation - connection into the wing

Put the wing into the position by its leading edge down (on the soft pad). Hold the wing together
with your assistant, who deflect the flap and so the rod lever will protrude out. This enables you
better access to connect the flap pushrod with the flap lever.

Pay attention to install the correct pushrod (LEFT („L“) or RIGHT („R“)) to appropriate wing. Pay
attention to correct pushrod position (its non-adjustable end leads into the wing and the adjustable
one towards the fuselage (the sticker with letters L/R will be on upper side). Fix the connection by
the pin of Ø5mm and spacer + split pin (all such parts delivered attached on the pushrod).

•Aileron pushrod preparation - connection into the wing

Screw the aileron pushrod to the adjustable end protruding from the wing. Pay attention to install
the correct pushrod (LEFT or RIGHT) to appropriate aileron. Exact tuning will be adjusted later.

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•Wing connection to the fuselage

Prepare two of main wing pins. Lubricate them with an appropriate quantinty of vaseline. Pay
attention to their correct position - UPPER wing pin is WITHOUT thread, LOWER wing pin is WITH
thread.

Your assistant holds the wing on the wingtip and you hold it on the root. (The second assistant which
can hold the wing on flap would be helpful).

Pick the wing up and attach it close to the fuselage so that pushrods (aileron and flap) enter the
fuselage through the appropriate holes, but keep the space between the wing and fuselage yet to
reach enough access to connect the rest of the equipment. All of you are still holding and supporting
the wing against fall. Then you support the wing by your knees (at the area of wing root) and
connect (or you just hold the wing and some next assistant can help you to connect):

- static and dynamic pressure hoses of Pitot tube (just on the left wing)
Note: Pay attention not to interchange the hoses of Pitot tube during assembly.

- quick couplings of fuel hoses

- cable connector of the fuel gauge

- cable connector of the strobes/position lights (if equipped with)

Push the wing towards the fuselage to attach it completely without any play between the wing and
fuselage. Insert the main wing pins into the hole with fittings (wing attachment) inside. Insert the
upper pin (without thread) first and then insert the bottom pin (with thread). This operation requires
careful use of the hammer and auxiliary metal rod (Ø 18mm) to beat the pin into the hole. During
this operation, the assistant (holding the wing on the wing tip) pays attention to keep the correct
dihedral angle. If needed, he can slightly lift the wing to fit the fittings exactly with the hole in correct
position and so to enable pins easily pass through the fittings. Both pins must be inserted to their
fully beaten position. Then the assistant can leave the wing.

Secure the pin from upper side by the bolt – tightening moment is approx. 25 Nm. Install the M10
locking nut from the bottom side, so that the wing connection is properly secured.

Cover the holes with any plastic white sticker (to avoid water intrusion).

•Flaps pushrods connection inside the cockpit

Take the seats out of the cockpit to have an access to the flap steering lever situated in the central
tunnel. Connect pushrods to the flap lever using the pin Ø 5mm and spacer + split pin (all parts
delivered attached to the pushrod). You can insert the pin Ø 5mm from the bottom side (better
accessibility for the spacer and split pin assembly). Install seats back.

•Ailerons pushrods connection in the cockpit

Screw the pushrods to the control stick to fully tightened position. Then loosen it again by a number
of turns indicated on the pushrod. This ensures correct neutral position of ailerons. Secure the
connection with the pin Ø 5mm and spacer + split pin (all parts delivered attached to the pushrod).

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Wings disassembly

First of all, drain off the fuel from both wing tanks.

Disconnect ailerons pushrods (from the control stick) and flaps pushrods (in the central tunnel)
inside the cockpit.

Release and remove the locking nuts of wing pins bolts. Screw the bolts out by approx. 2cm.

Beat out the bottom pin by light tapping on the head of the bolt by the hammer. Unscrew the bolt
and remove the bottom pin.

The assistant (holding the wing on the wing tip) can slightly lift the wing if needed to enable pins to
be pulled-off more easily.

Beat out the upper pin by the hammer with a help of any metal rod of Ø 18mm.

After pins removal, your assistant holds the wing on the wingtip and you hold it on the root. (The
second assistant which can hold the wing on flaps would be helpful).

Partially pull the wing out of the fuselage, so that you reach the space between the wing and
fuselage to have enough access to disconnect the equipment. All of you are still holding and
supporting the wing against fall.
Then you support the wing by your knees (at the area of wing root) and disconnect (or you just hold
the wing and some next assistant can help you to disconnect):

- static and dynamic pressure hoses of Pitot tube (just on the left wing)
Note: Pay attention not to interchange the hoses of Pitot tube during their next re-assembly.

- quick couplings of fuel hoses

- cable connector of the fuel gauge

- cable connector of the strobes/position lights (if equipped with)

Store the wings on safe and dry place with stable temperature. Wings need to be appropriately
secured and prevented from structural and surface damage.

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Chapter 7

7. Aircraft and System Description

7.1. Wing

7.2. Fuselage

7.3. Tail Surface

7.4. Landing Gear

7.5. Steering

7.6. Propulsion

7.7. Fuel System

7.8. Instruments

7.9. Controlling Elements

7.10. Canopy

7.11. Cockpit Equipment

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7.1. Wing

The cantilever tapered backswept wing of an angle of 5,5° with SM 701 airfoil along the all span is a
reinforced shell of a carbon-fibre sandwich with a carbon-fibre coating. The wing spar is made of
laminated hard beech wood saturated with synthetic resin and is situated in 30% of wing depth. The
ailerons are hinged on the rear spar and slotted flaps are hinged on fiberglass hinges. Ailerons and
flaps are made of all composite structure. Wing root ribs are made of carbon sandwich, other ribs
are of plastic foam. The main spar is welded of high quality CrMo steel tubes.

7.2. Fuselage

The fuselage is all composite carbon-fibre shell braced with carbon sandwich bulkheads, NOMEX
honeycomb and hardened foam. The fuselage cross section is of elliptic shape with a spacious
cockpit and aerodynamic wing bases. In the front part of the fuselage is the engine separated from
the cockpit by fireproof wall to which the engine mount and the steerable nosewheel are fixed. The
cockpit is covered with the canopy. The luggage compartment with two small side-windows behind
seats are the part of the cockpit.

7.3. Tail Surface

The T-shaped tail surface construction consists of tapered vertical and horizontal tail with fix
stabilizer and elevator. The elevator trim can be mechanical or electrical. The tail fin is an integral
part of fuselage. The rudder suspended to the last fuselage bulkhead is made of fiber-glass.

7.4. The Landing Gear

The landing gear is a fixed tricycle undercarriage with a steerable front wheel. main gear is
constructed as a pair of leaf springs of composites. The front leg is made of composites and metal
tube suspended with rubber spring. The main gear is a pair of composite springs. Electronic main
wheels size is 6´´ 4.00x6-6PR, front wheel size is 4´´ 4.00x4-6PR. The main wheels are equipped with
hydraulic disc brakes. Fairings are installed on all wheels.

7.5. Steering

The steering of all control surfaces is duplicated. The ailerons, flaps and elevator are controlled by
control rods and levers, the rudder is controlled by steel wire ropes. Lift flaps are optionally
equipped with electrical control. All control attachments are situated as to not interfere with the
airframe contour. The important checking points in wings are equipped with inspection holes with
perspex covers.

7.6. Propulsion

The standard option of propulsion is ROTAX 912 iS Sport 100 HP engine and three or two blade FITI
ECO COMPETITION propeller, which is ground adjustable.

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7.7. Fuel System

The fuel system consists of two fuel tanks inbuilt in wings with a total fuel capacity of up to 26,4 US
gal (2 x max.13,2 US gal). The piping connection is equipped with sediment bowl and a drain plug.
The fuel supply is assured by two independent circuits with back-up electrical pump. The fuel
pressure is monitored by fuel-pressure gauge. When the fuel indicator light is turned-on, the fuel
reserve is 2,6 US gal.

7.8. Instruments

The instrumental equipment consists of basic instruments for flight and engine control and
navigation. The static and dynamic pressure is taken from the Pitot tube installed at the bottom of
the left wing. Instruments layout on the dashboard is described on the picture in Art. 7.11.

If the aircraft is equipped with SSR transponder, this must be active during the flight. The installation
of SSR transponder must be provided by competent authorized person.

Basic transponder squawks: 2000 - controlled flight
7000 - uncontrolled flight
7500 - unlawful interference (hijack)
7600 - communication failure / radio contact loss
7700 - emergency

The transponder must be in “STAND-BY” mode when setting up the new squawk.

7.9. Controlling Elements

Foot-operated control

Pushing the left pedal when adequate speed, the aircraft turns left when moving on the ground or in
the air, and vice versa. Pedals can be adjustable in three positions (optional equipment).

Hand-operated control

By pulling the control stick towards the pilot, the nose lifts up (the angle of attack increases) and the
aircraft climbs. By pushing the control stick, the aircraft descends. By deflecting the control stick to
the left, the aircraft banks to the left, and vice versa.

Wing flaps – mechanical option

By pressing the securing pin on the flaps control lever, wing flaps are released and ready to actuate.
Pulling the lever upward, flaps are extending step by step to positions I, II, III, and vice versa.

Wing flaps – electric option

The flaps are actuated by linear potentiometer adjusting positions OFF, I, II, III. All flap positions are
indicated by indicator light.

Engine throttle

By moving the throttle lever forward, the engine power increases, and vice versa.

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Choke

Choke pushrod pulled – choke is turned on
Choke pushrod pushed – choke is turned off

7.10. Canopy

The cockpit is covered with hinged perspex canopy with two small sliding windows. The canopy
opens up and backward. Electric blocking system on canopy locks disables to start-up the engine if
the canopy is not properly closed. Mechanical blocking system (the lever to open/close canopy)
prevents the canopy from self-opening during the flight. Small fan installed upside the dashboard
avoids canopy fogging (optional equipment).

7.11. Cockpit Equipment

(as by individual configuration)

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Chapter 8

8. Care and Maintenance

8.1. Maintenance Schedule

8.2. Aircraft Repairs

8.3. Engine Major Overhaul

8.4. Anchorage of the Aircraft

8.5. Cleaning and Care

8.6. Aircraft Storage

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8.1. Maintenance Schedule

Inspection, Mandatory Work

Inspection Period

(hours)

10 25 50 100 200
Engine

As per ROTAX Manual attached.

Engine Compartment

Engine Bed

Check integrity of construction with a special focus on welds, fixing
points, silent blocks, bushings. Check surface condition.

x

Bolted Connections

Check surface condition of bolted connections, bearing surfaces. Check
securing and tightening. Tighten and re-secure if necessary. Replace
locking nuts, split pins and securing wires.

x

Silentblocks

Check elasticity of engine bearing, integrity of rubber blocks, degree of
permanent deformation. Replace silent blocks if necessary, tighten,
secure.

x

Oil, Water and Fuel Hoses

Check surface integrity, liquid leak proofness, condition of connections,
protection avoiding touch with oscillating parts and exhaust system.
Replace if necessary.

x

Working Liquids

Check level, refill according to instructions of engine producer.

x

Coolers

Check integrity, sealing, purity.

x

Controls

Check control forces, free play, hinges, end stops adjustment, self­locking. Adjust, secure.

x

Exhaust piping

Check integrity, sealing, surface condition, corrosion degree, springs
condition and springs prestress. Grease ball connections with a special
lubricant.

x

Carburettors

Check surface condition, controls adjustment, condition of elastic
connection flange – integrity, sealing. Replace flange if material
degradations or surface cracks appear.

x

Electric Installations

Check condition, integrity and purity of cables, insulation, contacts,
welds, bunched cables attachments to airframe and bushings. Check
gauges and senders connections.

x

Propeller Attachment

Check condition of bolts, tightening moments, securing.

x

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10 25 50 100 200
Cockpit

Control Sticks

Check free movement in longitudinal and cross direction, clearance fits,
end stops adjustment, securing. Replace pins or bolts if worn-out,
grease, secure.

x

Rudder Control

Check integrity of pedals with a special focus on surface cracks near
welds. Full and free movement right and left (raise nose wheel off
ground), end stops adjustment, rudder cables tension, clearance fits,
securing. Adjust, replace worn-out parts, grease, secure.

x

Flap Control

Check free movement of flaps and control lever, stable bearing in each
flap position, interlock pin wear. Replace worn-out parts, grease, secure.

x

Canopy – Open / Close

Check condition and function of locks and hinges, canopy bearing.
Adjust, replace worn-out parts, grease, secure.

x

Flight and Engine Instruments

Check legibility, markings, mounting in the panel board, air-operated
and electric installation, wiring.

x

Electric Installations

Check condition, integrity and purity of cables, insulations, contacts and
welds. Battery attachment, operating condition.

x

Safety Belts
Check fixing points rigidity, belt surface condition, adjustment.

x

Fuel System

Check leak proofness, fuel supply, pumps, gauge and valve function,
tank ventilation and deterioration. Replace fuel filters.

x

Parachute Rescue System

Visual check of general condition, rocket, lines, attachment to bulkhead.
Maintenance as by instructions of rescue system producer.

x

Landing Gear
Main Gear

Check attachment rigidity, surface condition, clearance, degree of
permanent deformation.

x

Wheels

Check attachment, brakes condition, brake pads and disc condition,
braking system leak proofness. Attachment and purity of wheel spats.

x

Front Gear

Check general condition, surface, integrity, rubber spring condition and
deflection when loaded, steering condition. Grease sliding bearings,
replace rubber springs if worn-out.

x

Fuselage

Check general condition, integrity, purity. Antennas, lights, covers and
cowlings attachment.

x

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10 25 50 100 200

Wings

Check general condition, surface condition, integrity, attachment,
fittings, bolts, clearance. Ailerons and flaps condition, surface condition,
hinges, clearance, securing. Controls condition, free movement, end
positions, clearance. Pitot tube condition and attachment.

x

Tail Surfaces
Rudder, Elevator

Check general condition, hinges, movement, clearance, securing.

x

HT Stabilizer
Check general condition, attachment, fittings, securing.

x

8.2. Aircraft Repairs

Each damage, which may have an influence on airframe strength or flight characteristics must be
reported to the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer determines a way of repair.
Minor repairs mean the repairs of those parts, which substantially do not take a part in the aircraft
function and stiffness. Among permitted repairs are:

• paint repairs

• worn-out parts replacement

• repairs of wheel tyres

Above mentioned minor repairs can be carried out by the owner himself. Repairs of torsion box,
spars, wings and tail surfaces, landing gear and fuselage load-bearing structure must be carried out
by authorized or any specialized workshop. If any surface repairs or changes, a white tone colour
must be kept on upper side areas exposed to sunshine.

8.3. Engine Major Overhaul

The major overhaul is carried out after 2000 flight hours but not later than 10 years after putting the
aircraft into operation, unless decided otherwise during regular technical inspections or by the
Manufacturer bulletin. The overhaul is performed by authorized or special workshop. The overhaul
and maintenance are carried out according to instructions of the engine producer.

8.4. Anchorage of the Aircraft

Anchorage of the aircraft is necessary in order to avoid eventual damage caused by wind or wind
blasts during parking outside the hangar. For this purpose, the aircraft is equipped with screw
mounting points for eyelets on the underside of the wingtips.

8.5. Cleaning and Care

The aircraft surface should always be treated with suitable cleaning agents. Oil and grease remnants
can be removed from the aircraft surface by suitable surface active substances or alcohol. The
canopy should be only cleaned with a sufficient tepid water flow with addition of suitable surface
active substances. Never use petrol or chemical solvents. Do not use water jet stream for airframe
cleaning and avoid water inlet into Pitot-static system, engine compartment, ventilation and other
airframe open areas.

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8.6. Storage

The aircraft shall be stored covered on a dry place or facility to be prevented from structural or
surface damage which can be caused by weather influence e.g. high humidity, high sunshine or
temperature changes.

A stored aircraft shall be properly fixed to avoid self movement. All instruments, switches, magnetos
and ignition shall be switched off. Rescue system shall be properly secured to avoid its activation.
Pitot tube shall be covered with an appropriate cover to avoid internal pollution of the Pitot system.
Any cloth cover of the canopy is recommended to avoid risk of scratches.

If the aircraft is supposed to not to be operated for longer than one month period, it is
recommended to remove back-up batteries from instruments (GPS, EFIS...) and to maintain them
charged. The main battery shall be maintained charged.

The tyres inflation pressure shall be periodically checked.

For engine maintenance during the aircraft storage, follow the instructions of the engine producer.

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Chapter 9

9. Weight and Balance

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Empty Weight

9.3. Maximum Take-off Weight

9.4. CG Range

9.5. CG Determination

9.6. Useful Load, Weight Table

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9.1. Introduction

Weight, useful load and centre of gravity data are described in this chapter.

9.2. Empty Weight

The empty weight is the weight of fully equipped, ready to operate aircraft, excluding fuel and crew.
Empty weight is a total sum of all weight values measured under all undercarriage wheels
simultaneously.

The empty weight of the aircraft is

714 lb

9.3. Maximum Take-off Weight

The maximum take-off weight defined by the Manufacturer is 1285 lb.

Never exceed the maximum take-off weight!

9.4. Centre of Gravity Range

Centre of gravity of empty aircraft is 27 - 36 % of MAC

Flight range of centre of gravity 27 - 36 % of MAC

Operation over this range is prohibited!

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9.5. Centre of gravity determination

The aircraft has to be weighed in flight position including crew and fuel.

Weight on main wheels G

1

(lb)

Weight on front wheel G

2

(lb)

Total weight G1 + G2 G = G1 + G

2

(lb)

Distance from main wheel axis to front wheel axis x

MW-FW

= 4,724 (ft)
Distance from main wheel axis to wing leading
edge in wing root area x

MW-LE

= 2,493 (ft)

CG distance from main wheel axis x

MW-CG

= G2 * x

MW-FW

/ G (ft)

Length of MAC b

MAC

= 3,648 (ft)
Length of wing chord in the root area b = 4,265 (ft)
Back-swept MAC displacement sy = 0,617 (ft)
Distance from CG to leading edge xCG = x

MW-LE

– x

MW-CG

(ft)

Distance from CG to leading edge of MAC x

CG-MAC

= x

MW-LE

– x

MW-CG

– sy =
= 1,87 – 4,724 * G2 / G (ft)
x

CG-MAC%

= x

CG-MAC

* 100 / 3,648

= 51,26 – 129,5 * G2 / G (%)

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9.6. Useful load, weight sheet

Useful load is the weight difference between the maximum take-off weight and the empty weight
determined by weighing.

When the aircraft empty weight is of 714 lb, the useful load is 571 lb.

Aircraft weight and centre of gravity sheet, fuel tanks of 2 x 13,2 US gal, take-off weight of 1285lb

Fuel amount

US gal

Crew weight

lb

Load in luggage

compartment lb

Centre of gravity

(% MAC)

Total aircraft

weight (lb)
0 MAX 396,8 20 36,2 1131
0 MAX 396,8 0 35,6 1111

¼ ... 6,60 MAX 396,8 20 35,1 1169
½ ... 13,2 MAX 396,8 20 34,0 1208
¾ ... 19,8 MAX 396,8 20 33,0 1245

1 ... 26,4 MAX 396,8 20 31,5 1285
1 ... 26,4 MAX 396,8 0 31,0 1265
1 ... 26,4 MIN 132 0 27,1 1106

0 0 0

If above listed limits are kept, the centre of gravity is situated in permitted position range.

Pozn. Hmotnost nákladu v zavazadlovém prostoru může být přizpůsobena

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Enclosure 1

Log Book

Each aircraft must be equipped with the log book where flight informations are noted just after each
flight track performed.

Registration sign: OK – ABC 12

Date Pilot name Track

Flight

Time

/day

Flight

Time

(total)

Take-off

(number)

Fuel

(filled

up/L)

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Enclosure 2

Records of Revisions

Any revisions of the present manual, except actual weight data, must be recorded into following table
according to information from the Manufacturer. New or amended text on the revised pages shall be
indicated by black vertical line on the left margin, along the section affected. The revision number and date
shall be shown on the bottom left side of the page.

Revision
Number

Affected

Section

Affected

Pages

Approval Date Approved by

Insertion

Date

Signature

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Service and Maintenance Book

Any mandatory inspection works, works as by Manufacturer bulletins, reparations, changes, modifications,
replacements, inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table.

Date

Works performed / reason

(mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications,

replacements, inspection reports, notes)

Signature

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Service and Maintenance Book

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replacements, inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table.

Date

Works performed / reason

(mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications,

replacements, inspection reports, notes)

Signature

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Service and Maintenance Book

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replacements, inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table.

Date

Works performed / reason

(mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications,

replacements, inspection reports, notes)

Signature

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Any mandatory inspection works, works as by Manufacturer bulletins, reparations, changes, modifications,
replacements, inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table.

Date

Works performed / reason

(mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications,

replacements, inspection reports, notes)

Signature

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Any mandatory inspection works, works as by Manufacturer bulletins, reparations, changes, modifications,
replacements, inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table.

Date

Works performed / reason

(mandatory inspection works, bulletins, reparations, modifications,

replacements, inspection reports, notes)

Signature

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Issued by the Manufacturer:

Atec, v.o.s.

Opolanská 301

289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou

Czech Republic

www.atecaircraft.eu