ACA 8KCAB 2003, Flight Operations Manual

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FAA APPROVED
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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL - MODEL 8KCAB Revision: H
Issued:
All Powerplant limitations given in Section 1.1.2 are applicable to the Acrobatic
Category. In addition, the following limitations apply to the Acrobatic Category:
1. Minimum Acrobatic Oil: 6 Qts.
2. Avoid Extended Right Knife Edge Flight.
3. Avoid 2600-2700 RPM Acrobatic Flight.
1.2.3 Weight and Balance
Maximum Gross Weight 1800 Lbs.
Center-of-Gravity Limits (+13.5 in.) to (+18.5 in.) at 1800 lb.
(+11.5 in.) to (+18.5 in.) at 1550 lb. or less
Straight line variation between points given.
Datum Wing Leading edge
Carrying of baggage during acrobatics is prohibited.
Each operator must assure that the airplane is properly loaded. See section 4.0 for
weight and balance procedures.
1.2.4 Flight Load Factors
Maneuvering Load Factors at 1800 lb. Gross Weight:
Acrobatic Category: Positive: +6 G
Negative: -5 G
Gust load factors are less than maneuvering load factors. Maximum load factors
for Acrobatic Category operation are shown by red radial lines on the
accelerometer. The accelerometer is required for Acrobatic Category operations.
1.2.5 Unusable Fuel
Any fuel remaining in the tanks when fuel gauge reads “E” (Empty) cannot be
safely used in flight.
1.2.6 Inverted Flight
The inverted-fuel header tank provides fuel for at least 2.0 minutes of continuous
inverted flight. As much as one minute of positive “g” flight may be required to
completely refill an exhausted header tank.