ACA Citabria Explorer 7ECA, Flight Operations Manual

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Citabria 1-1
SECTION I
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
INDEX
GENERAL ...............................................................................1-1
FLIGHT OPERATIONS ............................................................1-1
POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS ................................................1-2
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS .......................................................1-3
WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS ............................................ 1-3
FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS .......................................................1-4.
MANOEUVRES ....................................................................... 1-4
REQUIRED PLACARDS ..........................................................1-4
GENERAL
This section lists all power plant and airframe operating limitations. These limitations are also
indicated in the aircraft in the form of placards and instrument colour markings. The aircraft
placards and instrument markings are to be the authority if an inconsistency exists with this
manual.
Limitations pertaining to optional equipment such as floats or external spray units must be
obtained from the respective manufacturer.
WARNING
All operating limitations must be strictly adhered to for reasons of
safety and serviceability.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS
All Citabria models are approved in the Normal and Acrobatic Category.
Day or night flight in VFR conditions only is approved providing the aircraft is equipped with the
required equipment and is in operating condition as specified under Part 91 of the Federal Air
Regulations (F.A.R. ‘s).
Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited.
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
Aircraft Model 7ECA 7GCA,7GCBC.
Engine, Lycoming O-235-K2C O-320-B2B
Rated Horsepower (hp/rpm) 118 160-2700
Fuel, Aviation Grade, Mm. Octane 100/130* 100/130