Czech sport aircraft PS-28 SportCruiser Betriebsanleitung

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1-6 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 1.4 General SportCruiser is a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) designed and built in : OOFFFFIICCEE:: RROOH

1-7 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 1.6 Definitions and abbreviations ADI Atitude direction indicator ALT Altitude or Altimeter ATC Air

1-8 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 m/s speed in meter per second (1 m/s = 196.8 fpm = 1.944 knots = 3.6 km/h) N

2-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 2 2. AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 2.1 Airplane description 2-2 2.2 Engine 2-10 2.3 Prop

2-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 2. AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION This section provides description and operation of the aircraft and i

2-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Aircraft layout

2-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Airframe All-metal construction, stressed skin, single curvature metal skins riveted to stiffeners. Const

2-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Seats and safety harness Side-by-side seating. Seat cushions are removable to make more easy cleaning and dr

2-6Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Cockpit Instrument panel layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2-7Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Description of instrumentation and controls in the cockpit 1 Parking brake 14 Ignition switch 2 Backup

2-8Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Instruments and Avionics • Dynon D100 EFIS • Dynon D120 EMS • Backup Airspeed indicator • Backup Altime

2-9Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Minimum instruments and equipment list for VFR flights: - Airspeed indicator - Altimeter - Com

2-10Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 2.2 Engine ROTAX 912 ULS engine 98.6 [hp]73.5 [kW] (73.5 [kW]) is installed in SportCruiser. Rotax 912 U

2-11Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Throttle and Choke Engine power is controlled by means of the THROTTLE lever with the CHOKE lever which are

2-12Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Ignition Switch Ignition switch must be on “BOTH” position to operate the engine. For safety remove the key

2-13Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Recommended fuel type: (refer to the ROTAX Operator’s manual section 10.2.2 Fuel, Rotax Service Instructio

2-14Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 2.6 Operating weights and loading Empty weight (standard equipment)... 760 [lb] (345 [kg

3-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 3 3. OPERATING LIMITATIONS 3.1 Stalling speeds 3-2 3.2 Flap extended speed range 3-2 3.

3-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 3. OPERATING LIMITATIONS CAUTION Airspeeds values are valid for standard AVIATIK WA037383 pitot-static probe

3-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 3.6 Crosswind and wind limitation Demonstrated wind performance Max. demonstrated head wind velocity for

Registration: Serial Number: xxSCxxx This airplane must be operated in compliance with information and limitations contain

3-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 3.10 Engine operating speeds and limits Engine Model: ROTAX 912 ULS Engine Manufacturer: Bombardier-Rota

3-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 3.11 Other limitations • No smoking on board of the aircraft ! • There are permitted Day VFR flights

4-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 4 4. WEIGHT AND BALANCE 4.1 Installed equipment list 4-2 4.2 Center of gravity range and deter

4-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 4. WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION This section contains weight and balance records and the payload range f

4-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 4.2 Center of gravity (C.G.) range and determination LSA category Max. take-off weight ...

4-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 WEIGHT & BALANCE REPORT C.G. Layout

4-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 WEIGHT & BALANCE REPORT Empty Weight C.G. Check NOTE: EMPTY WEIGHT INCLUDING OIL, COOLANT AND

4-6Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 WEIGHT & BALANCE REPORT Forward C.G. Check FORWARD C.G. WEIGHT [lb] ARM [in] MOMENT (WEIGHTxARM) EM

4-7Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 WEIGHT & BALANCE REPORT Rearward C.G. Check REARWARD C.G. WEIGHT [lb] ARM [in] MOMENT (WEIGHT x ARM

4-8Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 4.3 Permitted payload range SportCruiser

5-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 5 5. PERFORMANCE 5.1 Take-off and landing distances 5-3 5.2 Rate of climb 5-3 5.3 Cruise sp

5-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 5. PERFORMANCE The presented data has been computed from actual flight tests with the aircraft and engine

5-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 5.1 Take-off and landing distances Take-off distances: Take-off run distance Take-off distance over 50 ft

5-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 5.3 Cruise speeds Altitude Engine speed IAS CAS ft rpm knot mph knot mph 4200 77 89 77 88 4500 86 99

5-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 5.4 Fuel consumption The table below shows fuel consumption, endurance and range Altitude ft 3000 US g

5-6Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 5.5 Airspeed indicator system calibration IAS CAS knot 30 35 35 39 40 44 45 48 50 53 55 57 60 6

6-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 6 6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 6.1 Engine failure 6-2 6.2 In-flight engine starting 6-3 6.3 Smok

6-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES This section provides checklists and amplified procedures for coping with various em

6-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 6.1.3 Engine failure in flight 1. Push control stick forward 2. Speed - gliding at 60 [knot] (70 [mph])

1-1 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Table of contents 1-2 1.2 Record of revisions 1-3 1.3 List of

6-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 6.3.2 Fire on ground with engine running 1. Heating - close 2. Fuel selector - close 3. Throttle - full

6-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 NOTE Estimated time to pump fuel out of carburetors is about 30 [sec]. WARNING Do not attempt to re-sta

6-6Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 6.5.2 Precautionary landing A precautionary landing is generally carried out in the cases where the pilo

6-7Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 6.6 Recovery from Unintentional Spin WARNING Intentional spins are prohibited! There is no an uncontrol

6-8Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 6.7.2 Carburetors icing The carburetors icing shows itself through a decrease in engine power and an incre

7-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 7 7. NORMAL PROCEDURES 7.1 Preflight check 7-2 7.2 Engine starting 7-4 7.3 Taxiing 7-6

7-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 7. NORMAL PROCEDURES This section provides checklists and recommended procedures for normal operation of th

7-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Inspection Check List c − Ignition - OFF − Master switch - ON − Fuel gauge ind. - check fuel quantity

7-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 WARNING Physically check the fuel level before each takeoff to make sure you have sufficient fuel for the p

7-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 CAUTION The starter should be activated for a maximum of 10 [sec], followed by 2 [min] pause for eng

1-2 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Table of contents Section GENERAL INFORMATION...

7-6Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 7.3 Taxiing Apply power and brakes as needed. Apply brakes to control movement on ground. Taxi carefully wh

7-7Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 7.5 Climb 1. Throttle - max. take-off power (max. 5800 [rpm] for max. 5 [min]) - max. co

7-8Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 7.8 Approach Approach speed - 60 [knot] (70 [mph]) 1. Throttle - as necessary 2. Wing flaps - exten

7-9Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 7.9.4 Engine shut down 1. Throttle - idle 2. Instruments - engine instruments within limits 3. Switche

7-10Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 7.12 Aircraft parking and tie-down 1. Ignition switch - OFF 2. Master switch - OFF 3. Fuel se

8-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 8 8. AIRPLANE GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICING 8.1 Servicing fuel, oil and coolant 8-2 8.2 Towing

8-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 8. AIRPLANE GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICING This section contains factory-recommended procedures for proper

8-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 3. Close air vent 4. Close and lock canopy 5. Moor the aircraft to the ground by means of a mooring rope

8-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 8.2.5 Road transport The aircraft may be transported after loading on a suitable car trailer. It is necessa

8-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 8.4 Aircraft inspection periods Periods of overall checks and contingent maintenance depends on the condi

1-3 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 1.2 Record of revisions Revision No. Affected pages Reason for revision Date of Issue Signature 1

9-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 9 9. REQUIRED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS 9.1 Airspeed indicator range markings 9-3 9.2 Engine instru

9-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 9. REQUIRED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS This section includes placards and instruments markings necessary for th

9-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 9.1 Airspeed indicator range markings IAS value or range Marking knot mph Significance White arc 32-75 3

9-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 9.3 Operating limitation on instrument panel Operating limitation in baggag

9-5Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 9.5 Prohibited maneuvers NO INTENTIONAL SPINS ! AEROBATICS PROHIBITED !9.6 Miscellaneous placards and ma

9-6Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 PEDAL SETTING   PEDAL SETTINGCANOPY OPENED CANOPY CLOSED BAGGAGE COMPART

9-7Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 If BRS rescue system is installed: CAUTION The owner (operator) of this airplane is responsible for t

10-1Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 SECTION 10 10. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONS 10.1 List of inserted supplements 10-2 10.2 Inserted supplem

1-4 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 1.3 List of effective pages Section Page Date of Issue Section Page Date of Issue 1 1-1 04/2009 3 3-

10-2Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 10. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONS This section contains the appropriate supplements necessary to safely and

10-3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Date Suppl. No. Title of inserted supplement

10-4Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 10.2 Inserted Supplemets

1 of 3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Aircraft Flight Training Supplement The SportCruiser flying characteristics and behavior are similar as

2 of 3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Flight training program - recommended Dual Solo Flight Training Procedure Flights hr/min Flights hr/m

3 of 3Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Flight Training Procedure - description 1. Check flight – Student Pilot will fly the airplane in local

1 of 5Date of Issue: xx/20xx Revision: - AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION Registration : Serial Number: xxSCxxx This Supplement must be cont

2 of 5Date of Issue: xx/20xx Revision: - 2. AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 2.2 Engine Coolant Type of coolant used in engine: Specification

3 of 5Date of Issue: xx/20xx Revision: - Weight & balance report – Blank form ITEM WEIGHT [lb/kg] ARM [in/mm] MOMENT (WEIGHT x ARM) RIGHT

1-5 Date of Issue: 04/2009 Revision: 3.0 Section Page Date of Issue Section Page Date of Issue 6 6-1 04/2009 8 8-1 04/2009 6-2 04/2009 8-2 04/

4 of 5Date of Issue: xx/20xx Revision: - AIRCRAFT C.G. WEIGHT [lb/kg] ARM [in/mm] MOMENT (WEIGHTxARM) EMPTY AIRCRAFT -------- PILOT 27.56

5 of 5Date of Issue: xx/20xx Revision: - Permitted payload range – Blank form SportCruiser