Fly Synthesis Storch S 500 LSA Pilot Operating Handbook And Training Manual

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STORCH S 500 LSA

PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK

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Model:

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IDENTIFICATION:

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This manual may be revised in the future and pages/or sections re-issued in part or whole.
Revisions will also be available on the Fly Synthesis website www.flysynthesis.com. Any
revisions and/or sections should be printed and replaced in the manual at the earliest
possible time for flight safety.
The revisions added to the manual should be logged and recorded in the table under log of
amendments of this manual, by the owner/user.

Definitions used in this handbook such as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE are employed
in the following context.

Procedures or instructions that if not followed correctly may result in injury or death

Procedures or instructions that if not followed correctly may result in damage to the
aircraft or its parts

NOTE: Procedures or instructions that affect safety of flight are highlighted

The data and information contained in this document is the property of FLYSYNTHESIS
SRL. This document may not be reproduced or transmitted to a third party, in any form or by
any means. Any unauthorized copy or distribution is illegal as per international agreements
relating to property rights.

THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS CS VLA, F2279, F2295 AND
F2483 AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY AIRWORTHNESS
REQUIREMENTS.

NOTE

DEFINITIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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INDEX

Title Section Page

IDENTIFICATION 2
DEFINITIONS 3
LOG OF REVISIONS 4
LOG OF EFFECTIVES PAGES 5
General information 1 7
Limitations 2 13
Emergency procedures 3 19
Normal operations 4 26
Performances 5 35
Weight and balance 6 44
Aircraft ground handling and service 7 47
Aircraft check list 8 51

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SECTION 1

General information

Title Page

1.1 Introduction 7

1.2 Warnings, suggestions and notes 7

1.3 Descriptive aircraft datas 7

1.4 Aircraft three views 12

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

This operating handbook contains the necessary information for a sure and efficient
employment of the aircraft FLYSYNTHESIS STORCH S LSA ROTAX 912 UL 80 HP and
STORCH S JABIRU 2200 85 HP. Unless indicated, all descriptive data are valid for both
engine versions. The POH has been prepared to comply with the requirements of CS-VLA
and where relevant the ASTM standard.

The Pilot Operating Handbook is valid only for the particular aircraft identified on page 2,
the identification page.

1.2 WARNINGS, SUGGESTIONS AND NOTES
The observance of this manual is compulsory for the aircraft's use.

FLYSYNTHESIS S.r.l. declines every responsibility for any damage to person and thing

derived by a missed or partial observance of the prescriptions contained in this manual.
FLYSYNTHESIS S.r.l. reserves it, to terms of law, the exclusive ownership of this manual
and also forbids the partial or integral reproduction of it and however to communicate it to
competing firms without a preventive written authorization.

1.3 DESCRIPTIVES AIRCRAFTS DATA
TYPE OF AIRCRAFT

Storch S is ultra light aircraft with airframe, wing and control surfaces in composite materials.
The tail beam is made of aeronautical aluminum alloy, fixed on composite structure. The
retangular shape high wing utilizes a laminar flow airfoil section. The ailerons are differential
whilst the flaps are electrically operated plain type. The vertical tail control surface is
composed by a fixed fin and by a mobile rudder, the horizontal tail control surface is
completely mobile, hinged in the central part with integrated trim. The tricycle type landing
gear is fixed, with dampened nose wheel and with main legs made of either spring steel or
ERGAL aeronautical aluminum alloy.

The Storch S aircraft is approved for Day VFR only. Flight into bad weather with IFR
conditions by VFR pilots and aircraft is extremely dangerous. As the owner and operator of
an aircraft you are responsible for the safety of your passenger and yourself.

DIMENSIONS (valid for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines)
General

Wing span: 9.300 m
Length: 5.950 m
Height: 2.150 m

Wing

Surface: 10.250 m2
Wing chord: 1.100 m
Wing load: 44.500 kg/m2

Flap

Surface: 0.620 m2

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Span: 2.230 m
Chord: 0.280 m
Travel: 0° - 40°

Aileron

Surface: 0.410 m2
Span: 1.650 m
Chord: 0.250 m
Travel: down 20° / up 30°

Stabilator
Surface: 1.650 m2
Span: 2.450 m
Chord: 0.700 m
Travel: down 11° / up 16°

Vertical fin (with rudder)

Surface: 1.120 m2
Height: 1.280 m
Mean chord: 1.930 m

Rudder
Surface: 0.600 m2
Height: 1.200 m
Mean chord: 0.480 m
Travel: +/-22°

WEIGHTS
Rotax 912 UL Jabiru 2200

Empty weight 300 kg 297 kg
Maximum allowed weight in baggage compartment 12 kg 12 kg
Maximum Take Off Weight 500 kg 500 kg
Minimum Pilot Weight 55 kg 55 kg

LANDING GEAR (valid for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines)
Type: Tricycle type landing gear with dampened nose wheel

Main gear track: 1.640 m
Wheelbase: 1.340 m
Tyre: Main: 4.00x6"
Nose wheel: 4.00x4"
Tyre pressure: Main: 2.2 - 2.4 bar
Nose wheel: 1.8 bar
Brakes: Main wheels hydraulic disc.

FUEL SYSTEM (valid for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines)
Type: Two lines with mechanical and auxiliary eletric fuel pump

Fuel plant draining system and return line system in the left tank
Refueling by the fuel filler located on the upper layer of the wings

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Tanks: Two integrated tanks in glass fibers with 45 liters of capacity for

each tank

Fuel tank caps
Non-usable fuel 2 liters for each tank
Fuel filter: Gascolator on firewall, entry fuel line filtered.

Fuel specification

Rotax 912ULS Premium Automotive Unleaded fuel min 95Ron.
Jabiru 2200A Avgas 100LL.

ELETRIC SYSTEM (valid for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines)
Type: 12 V electrical wiring with starting battery

Electrical wiring protected with fuses or circuit breakers
External rectifier-regulator

POWERPLANT

Engine: Rotax 912 UL
Type: 4 strokes, 4 cylinder horizontal opposed, spark ignition engine, liquid

cooled cylinder heads, ram air cooled cylinders, two constant depression

carburettors, mechanical fuel pump, dry sump forced lubrification.
Ignition: Increased electric ignition system HD
Battery: Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12 Volts
Standard propeller: DUC composite three blades propeller, diameter 1670 mm, ground

variable pitch.

DUC composite two blades propeller, diameter 1670 mm, ground

variable pitch

GT-2 wood two blades propeller, diameter 1660 mm, fixed pitch 1450

mm.

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Engine: Jabiru 2200
Type: 4 strokes, 4 cylinder horizontal opposed, spark ignition engine, ram air

cooled cylinders, 2 carburatori a depressione costante, two constant

depression carburettors, mechanical fuel pump, warm air at carburettor

system.
Ignition: Eletric ignition system
Battery: Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12 Volts

Standard propeller: DUC composite three blades propeller, diameter 1520 mm, ground

variable pitch. DUC composite two blades propeller, diameter 1620 mm,

ground variable pitch

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GT-2 wood two blades propeller, diameter 1510/1520/1570 mm, fixed

pitch 1050/1000 mm.
Other propeller types as approved by the manufacturer and listed in appendix C of the

maintenance manual. (Applicable to both engines)

INSTRUMENTS (valid for Rotax 912 ULS and Jabiru 2200 engines)
Standard instruments: air speed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, magnetic

compass, bank indicator, flap angular range indicator, two low
fuel level amber lamp, CHT, EGT, RPM, oil temperature indicator,
oil pressure indicator, fuel pressure indicator, engine run time
indicator, 12 V aux socket.

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENTS (valid for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines)
Main wheels and nose wheel fairings, main legs and nose camper aerodynamic fairing, four

points safety belts, electric flap system (travel: 0° - 40°), manual trim regulation system, full
moquette cabin covering, baggage compartment with baggage net.

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1.4 AIRCRAFT THREE VIEWS

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SECTION 2

Limitations

Title Page

2.1 Introduction 14

2.2 Airspeed limitations 14

2.3 Anemometers marking 14

2.4 Powerplant and propeller limitations 15

2.5 Powerplant instruments marking 15

2.6 Weight limitations 16

2.7 Center of gravity limitations 16

2.8 Manoeuvre limitations 16

2.9 Load factor limitations 17

2.10 Crew 17

2.11 Placards 17

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Speed

Rotax

912 ULS

IAS

Jabiru

2200

IAS

Notes

Vne

Never Exceed speed

220 km/h

118 KTS

220 km/h

118 KTS

Never exceed this speed in every
condition or configuration

Vmo

Maximum Structural
Cruising Speed

160 km/h

86 KTS

160 km/h

86 KTS

Never exceed this speed in
turbolent air condition

Va

Manoeuvring speed

130 km/h

70 KTS

130 km/h

70 KTS

Do not use full stick and full rudder
deflections above this speed

Vfe

Maximum speed with full
flaps

105 km/h

57 KTS

105 km/h

57 KTS

Do not exceed this speed with flap
extended

Vs

Stall speed without flap

65 km/h

35 KTS

65 km/h

35 KTS

Do not descende this speed without
flap to avoid undesired stall
conditions

Vs1

Stall speed in take off
position (15°)

63 km/h

34 KTS

63 km/h

34 KTS

Do not descende this speed with
flap in take off position to avoid
undesired stall conditions

Vso

Stall speed in landing
position - full flap (40°)

59 km/h

32 KTS

59 km/h

32 KTS

Do not descende this speed with
flap in landing position to avoid
undesired stall conditions

Marking

Speed range (IAS)

Definition

White arc

[Vs0 - Vfe] 59 - 105 km/h
[Vs0 - Vfe] 32 - 57 KTS

Speed range where flap may be extended

Green arc

[Vs - Vmo] 65 - 160 km/h
[Vs - Vmo] 35 - 86 KTS

Speed range of normal operation

Yellow arc

[Vmo- Vne] 160 - 220 km/h
[Vmo- Vne] 86 - 118 KTS

Manoeuvre the aircraft with great caution

Red line

[Vne] 220 km/h
[Vne] 118 KTS

Maximum speed allowed

2.1 INTRODUCTION
This section contains the operational limitations and the instruments marking for use in

safety condition the aircraft, the engine, the equipments and standard plant. The limitations
of speed are been calculated following the BCAR-S rules, the structures are been tested
following the same rules.

2.2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

2.3 ANEMOMETERS MARKING

(valid for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines)

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Strumento

Red line
Inf. limit

Inf. yellow

arc -Caution

Green arc-normal

operations

Sup. yellow

arc -Caution

Red line

Sup. limit

RPM indicator

n/a

n/a

1.400 - 5.500 rpm

5.500 - 5.800 rpm

5.800 rpm

Fuel pressure gauge

0.15 bar

n/a

0.15 - 0.4 bar

n/a

0.4 bar

Oil pressare gauge

0.8 bar

0.8 - 2 rpm

2 - 5 bar

5 - 7 rpm

7 bar

Oil temp. gauge

50°C

50° - 90°C

90° - 100°C

110° - 140°C

140°C

CHT

50°C

n/a

50° - 100 °C

110° - 150°C

150°C

Strumento

Red line
Inf. limit

Inf. yellow

arc -Caution

Green arc-normal

operations

Sup. yellow

arc -Caution

Red line

Sup. limit

RPM indicator

n/a

n/a

900 - 3.300 rpm

n/a

3.300 rpm

Fuel pressure
gauge

0.05 bar

n/a

0.05 - 0.2 bar

n/a

0.2 bar

Oil pressare gauge

0.8 bar

n/a

2.2 - 5.25 bar

n/a

5.25 bar

Oil temp. gauge

15°C

15° - 80°C

80° - 100°C

100° - 118°C

118°C

CHT

50°C

n/a

50° - 180 °C

180° - 200°C

200°C

EGT

Below 70% of power

Above 70% of power

680° - 750°C

640° - 780°C

2.4 POWERPLANT AND PROPELLER LIMITATIONS

(Refer always to Rotax's or Jabiru operator manual)
Engine manufacturer: Rotax Jabiru Aircraft

Engine model: 912 UL 2200
Maximum take off power: 60 kW 63.4 kW
Maximum continuos power: 58 kW 63.4 kW
Maximum take-off RPM: 5800 rpm 3300 rpm
Maximum continuos RPM: 5500 rpm 3300 rpm
Minimum cylinder head temperature: 150°C 200°C
Maximum oil temperature: 140°C 118°C
Minimum oil pressure: 1.5 bar 2.2 bar
Maximum oil pressure: 7 bar 5.25 bar
Minimum fuel pressure: 0.15 bar 0.05 bar
Maximum fuel pressure: 0.4 bar 0.2 bar
Usable type of fuel: minimum 95 RON Avgas or >95 RON
Usable type of oil: See engine manual specifications
________________________________________________________________________

Propeller manufacturer: DUC Hélices GT Propellers
Propeller model: Carbon three-blades Wood two-blades

Carbon two-blades
Ground variable pitch Fixed pitch

Maximum diameter: 1670 mm 1660 mm

2.5 POWERPLANT INSTRUMENTS MARKING
Rotax 912 UL engine version

Jabiru 2200 engine version

2.6 WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

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Rotax 912 UL Jabiru 2200

Empty weight 300 Kg 297 Kg
Maximum fuel weight 69 Kg 69 Kg
Maximum allowed weight in baggage compartment 12 Kg 12 Kg
Maximum Take Off Weight 500 Kg 500 Kg

2.7 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITATIONS

With the purpose to get the best performances of flight and operations in complete safety,
according to the procedures described in this manual, the aircraft must have employed
respecting all the schemes of load and balancing pointed out in the following pages.
Pilot must consider the limit of weighing and all correlated parameters.
Before the delivery of the airplane, centre gravity position and weight of the airplane are
verified.

NOTE: Empty weight & Centre gravity position must be updated after a new weighing, in the
following case:

- Substitution and/or modify of one or plus accessories and equipment;

- After painting or reparations of fusolage.
Weight and Centre Gravity position must be reported after every relief in the weighing report
inside this manual only by authorized personnel.

The location of the CG can be defined by reference to the % MAC.
Maximum anterior limit: 30% M.A.C. correspondent to 330 mms
Maximum back limit: 36% M.A.C. correspondent to 396 mms

For methodology and conditions for weight and balance procedure, see section 6.

2.8 MANOEUVRE LIMITATIONS

All aerobatics maneuvers are prohibited.
The normal flight operations are the followings:

- Every connected manoeuvre to the normal flight operation,

- Stalls, with exclusion of the accelerated stall (superior to 1 g)

- Low speed figure eight, chandelle, turns below 60°
The use of the aircraft has to be conforming with the Rules of the State within it fly.

WARNING

Flight in known icing conditions, snow and heavy rain is prohibited.
The pilot is responsible for determining the airworthiness of the aircraft for each flight
including on board fuel lever verification.
All maneuvers at load factor less than - 0.5 g, must be performed for no longer than 5
seconds.
In single pilot operation, belt and shoulder harness of the vacant seat must be secured to
avoid uncontrolled movement of seat back and belt.

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BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Maximum 12 Kg

Evenly distribuited

INFLATE MAIN WHEEL TO

2.2 – 2.4 bar (32 – 35 psi)

INFLATE NOSE WHEEL TO

1.8 bar (26.1 psi)

FUEL CAPACITY 45 LTRS

MINIMUM 95 OCTANE AUTO

FUEL

OR 100 LL AVGAS

2.9 LOAD FACTOR LIMITATIONS

The load factors limit used for the calculation of the structures conform with CS VLA rules:

Flap retracted Flap extendeed

- Maximum positive load factor 4.0 (+) - Maximum positive load factor 2.0 (+)

- Maximum negative load factor 2.0 (-) - Maximum negative load factor 0.0 (+)

2.10 CREW

The minimum crew for flight operations is a person. The owner can choose the place of
pilotage to the right or to the left. The maximum number of people permitted on board is two.

2.11 PLACARDS

The following placards are to be located and visible to the pilot where an inspection or
function is relevant and required in the designated area.

Located on the Instrument panel

WARNING

THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY

Located on Nose Leg fairing Located on both Main Leg fairing

Located next to fuel each filler cap Located in baggage compartment

AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS.

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STORCH S 500 LSA

Speed: KTS Weight: Kg
Vne (Not Exceeded) 118 Maximum Take-off 500
Vmo (Max Operating) 86 Empty Weight 300
Va (Min Maneuvering) 70 Minimum Pilot 55
Vfe (Max Full Flap) 57 Maximum Pilot +
Vs (Stall) 35 passenger 180
Vso (Stall with flap) 32

AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES AND

SPINS ARE PROHIBITED

AUXHILARY

RE FUELING POINT

AUXHILARY

FUEL DRAIN

STORCH 550 LSA DATA PLATE

Aircraft s/n __________ Fusolage s/n __________
Date of Manufacture ____________________
Engine Type ____________________
Engine s/n ____________________
Propeller type ____________________
Propeller s/n ____________________
Hub s/n ____________________

Located on fuselage next to fuel refill tap Located on fuselage next to fuel drain tap

Located in baggage

compartment

Located in baggage

compartment

Located on internal and external side of doors

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SECTION 3

Emergency procedures

Title Page

3.1 Introduction 20

3.2 Ground emergency procedures 20

3.3 Take off emergency procedures 20

3.4 During flight emergency procedures 21

3.5 Electrical wiring failure 22

3.6 Landing emergency procedures 23

3.7 Opening parachute procedure 24

3.8 Other emergency 25

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3.1 INTRODUCTION

An emergency situation is extremely rare; even so, the pilot responsible for the aircraft
should meticulously carry out daily pre-flight controls checks. A safe airworthy aircraft should
be maintained according to the requirements of the accompanying maintenance manual.
This section contains the recommended procedures should an emergency arise. It is
strongly advised that Pilots become familiar with these procedures.

3.2 GROUND EMERGENCY PROCEDEDURES
ENGINE ON FIRE

1. Fuel tank faucet - Close

2. Electric fuel pump - Off

3. Cabin heating - Off

4. Throttle - All forward

5. Master switch - OFF

6. Ignition magnets key - OFF

7. Get out of aircraft immediatly

8. If possible, use an extinguisher to extinguish the fire.
WARNING: Don’t remove the engine cowling until the complete extinction of the fire.

Don't use water to extinguish the fire.

3.3 TAKE OFF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
TAKE OFF INTERRUPTION (during take off run)

1. Throttle - All rearward (reduce to minimum RPM)

2. Brakes - Brake and avoiding skidding the wheels

3. Flap - Retract

4. Ignition magnets key - OFF

5. Master switch - OFF

6. Fuel tank faucet - OFF

ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE OFF (after rotation - below 50 mt)

1. Fuel tank faucet - Close

2. Electric fuel pump - OFF

3. Master switch & ignition magnets key - OFF

4. Safety belts - Tighten well

5. Maintain a linear line of flight, without turning if possible, and if the area allows it, get
ready to a forced landing (see relative paragraph)

ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE OFF (during climb)

If the height allows it, proceed in the following way:

1. Best glide speed - (57 KTS)

2. Electric fuel pump - Verify ON

3. Fuel tank faucet - Verify LH tank faucet open

4. Fuel tank level - check fuel quantity

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5. Fuel pressure - Verify within limits

6. Ignition magnets key - Verify ON

7. Throttle - Position warm engine starting

8. Engine start procedure

- If the engine immediately starts up climb to a safe height and land ASAP for a check.

- If the engine doesn't start up prepare for an emergency landing & proceed as follows:

9. Flap - As necessary (30° or 40°)

10. Fuel tank faucet - Close

11. Electric fuel pump - Off

12. Master switch & ignition magnets key - Both Off
WARNING: Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE in case of fire on board.

- Never perform a 180° turn from too low a height in an effort to return to the runway.

3.4 DURING FLIGHT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ENGINE ROUGHNESS/ ENGINE SHUTDOWN

1. Throttle - Check position and friction

2. Check engine instruments - Check parameters

3. Choke lever - OFF / All rearward

4. Fuel tank faucet - Select more full tank

5. Electric fuel pump - ON

6. Fuel pressure - Verify within limits

7. Warm air to carburettors - ON

8. Ignition magnets key - Both / Verify

9. Master switch - Verify / ON

10. Throttle - Position warm engine starting

11. Start - Operate start procedure

12. Check all the engine parameters and land as soon as possible for a check
If the engine doesn't start up choose a proper zone to an emergency landing procedure

ENGINE ON FIRE

1. Fuel tank faucet - Close

2. Electric fuel pump - Off

3. Throttle - All forward

4. Vent system - All closed

5. Cabin heating system - Off

6. Master switch & ignition magneto key - Off

7. Best glide speed - (57 KTS)

9. Landing ASAP
WARNING: Do not attempt to re-start the engine even if engine fire has ceased, but prepare

for an emergency landing.

STALL RECOVERY PROCEDURE

1. Apply full power to reduce the loss of height.

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2. Push softly forward the control stick to eliminate the stall conditions.

NON INTENTIONAL SPIN RECOVERY PROCEDURE
WARNING: don't try to stop the rotation using the opposite ailerons

1. Throttle - At minimum RPM

2. Rudder pedals - All opposed to the sense of rotation

3. Control stick - Neutral, softly to dive

4. When the rotation stops and the aircraft is under control, return to level flight,

WARNING: do not exceed the Vne speed.

3.5 ELETRICAL WIRING FAILURE
GENERATOR WARNING LAMP LIGHTING

1. Voltmeter - Check voltage (if installed)

2. Non essential electric equipment - Off

3. Land ASAP
A fully charged and functional battery should permit the operation of trim, flap and aux

electric fuel pump for about 20 minutes.

OVER VOLTAGE (Voltmeter indication [if installed] over 16 V)

1. Master switch - Off

2. Voltmeter - Verify the decrease of voltage

3. Master switch - On

4. Voltmeter - Verify the increase of voltage (within limits)
If the voltage does not return within limits, proceed as follows

5. All non-essential electrical equipment must be switched off

6. Land ASAP
A fully charged and functional battery should permit the operation of trim, flap and aux
electric fuel pump for about 20 minutes.

LOW VOLTAGE IN FLIGHT

1. Possible causes - Excessive consumption (Too many appliances on)

- Damage of the alternator

- Interrupted fuse

2. Landing ASAP

LOW VOLTAGE ON GROUND

1. RPM - Reduce

2. Navigation and landing lights - Off

3. Voltmeter - Verify within limits

4. If the check has negative result - Shutdown engine

ELECTRICAL WIRING or EQUIPMENT ON FIRE

An electrical fire is recognizable by the distinct odor of burning plastic and white smoke.

1. Master switch - Off

2. Vent systems - All open

3. Cabin heating - Off