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Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 

 

September 1, 2014 

3-22 

 

Maximum amount of fuel (U.S. gallons) for given crew and baggage weight

0

 

Crew weight (lbs) 

121 

180 

210 

270 

300 

360 

390 

405 

Weight in the 
baggage 
compartment 
(lbs) 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

10 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

20 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

20.9 

33 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

22.5 

21.3 

18.8 

 

3.2.2  Detailed calculation of CG position 

As all items are located behind the leading edge of the wing, the leading edge was selected as the reference 
plane. The table below shows a typical calculation including an example.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPTY 
AIRCRAFT 

FUEL  
TANKS 

CREW 

BAGGAGE 
COMPARTMENT 

17.3 

47.2 

17.3 

Summary of Contents for CZ A240

Page 1: ...AEROPRO CZ Producer of Light Sport Aircraft Mlad 835 687 25 Hluk Czech Republic Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement AEROPRO CZ A240 Light Sport Aircraft...

Page 2: ...eptember 1 2014 0 2 Aircraft Type A240 Serial Number Registration Date of Issue September 01 2014 version 1 0 This aircraft was manufactured in accordance with Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness stand...

Page 3: ...etins with attached new pages It is in the interests of every user to enter such revision into the table of revisions and to replace the existing page by the new one The revised or corrected text shal...

Page 4: ...SO TO VFE 2 18 2 3 MAXIMUM MANEUVERING SPEED VA 2 19 2 4 NEVER EXCEED SPEED VNE 2 19 2 5 CROSSWIND AND WIND LIMITATION 2 19 2 6 SERVICE CEILING 2 19 2 7 LOAD FACTORS 2 19 2 8 PROHIBITED MANEUVERS 2 19...

Page 5: ...CY LANDINGS 6 35 6 2 1 Engine failure during take off Run 6 35 6 2 2 Engine failure during take off 6 35 6 2 3 In flight engine failure 6 35 6 2 4 Additional information for engine failure and emergen...

Page 6: ...3 1 Aircraft towing instructions 7 45 7 3 2 Aircraft tie down instructions 7 42 7 4 PARKING BRAKE OPERATION 7 42 8 REQUIRED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS 7 43 8 1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR RANGE MARKINGS 7 43 8 2 O...

Page 7: ...rd Flying this aircraft must always be done with the possibility of a safe landing due to loss of engine power Pay attention to the fact that you as the pilot are fully responsible for the safety of y...

Page 8: ...s equipped with external airfoil flaperons Fuselage is an open truss structure welded of chromoly steel tubes Tail unit is formed of a lattice work tube frame The A240 is equipped with tricycle gear w...

Page 9: ...Maximum oil pressure cold start only 103 psi Normal oil pressure range 29 73 psi Oil consumption max 0 06 quarts hour Fuel pressure minimum 18 bar 2 2 psi maximum 4 bar 5 8 psi Propeller gearbox redu...

Page 10: ...entral tank through the fuel filter and the electric fuel boost pump through the main fuel valve and to the mechanical fuel pump on the engine which then delivers the fuel to the carburetors The amoun...

Page 11: ...ally not mineral oils but are semi or full synthetic oils Oils primarily for Diesel engines are insufficient due to high temperature properties and additives which favor clutch slipping generally ther...

Page 12: ...control panel 5 main fuel valve 23 ELT panel controller Fig 6 flaps trim 6 boost pump switch 24 Rotax fuel pressure gauge Fig 7 switches and circuit breakers 7 keyed igntion switch 25 cigarette lighte...

Page 13: ...indicator ASI 150 M 3 altimeter and vertical speed indicator MGL ALT 3 electronic slip indicator in EFIS magnetic compass CM 13 fuel pressure BDT1 31 B ELT ELT345 radio intercom ATR833 OLED and PM100...

Page 14: ...default display page tachometer engine RPM OAT outside air temperature H2O coolant temperature oil temperature flight timer EGT exhaust gas temperature hottest EGT oil pressure Indicator unit alert li...

Page 15: ...on the instrument panel blinks When the pilot presses the Next Ack button on the EIS the Alarm Lamp goes steady until the out of tolerance condition is corrected When the actual limit is reached the E...

Page 16: ...0 Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement September 1 2014 1 16 Figure 6 Flaps and trim Figure 7 Switches and fuses panel older panel shown Figure 8 Control lights and fuel reserve bul...

Page 17: ...to the lower nose cowling which also acts as a taxi light Power for the light system is taken from the aircraft s main power supply NOTE The A240 is NOT approved for night flight and the exterior air...

Page 18: ...cated Air speed MPH Calibrated Air speed Flaps down V so 41 45 Flaps up V s 49 50 WARNING The stall speed mentioned above are with wings level Once any angle of bank e g turn is encountered the stall...

Page 19: ...hout proper experience when the wind speed is approaching the limit Avoid take offs with a tail wind when possible the total take off distance is significantly longer and longer ground distance is req...

Page 20: ...Night Flights are prohibited Flight into know icing conditions is prohibited This aircraft is not certified for operation in IMC Instrument meteorological conditions Always stay clear of clouds and h...

Page 21: ...r of gravity CG range and determination Aircraft handling and performances have been determined for this range of CG positions Front limit in Rear limit in Center of gravity limits 10 2 16 4 3 2 1 Wei...

Page 22: ...5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 10 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 20 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 20 9 33 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 21 3 18 8 3 2 2 Detailed calculation of CG...

Page 23: ...example 638 example 10 7 example 6826 Crew 17 3 Example 250 Exam ple 4325 Fue l U S Gallons 17 3 Example 18 Example 108 Exam ple 1868 Baggage 47 2 Example 33 Exam ple 1558 Total Example 1029 Exam ple...

Page 24: ...ge at your destination forcing you to divert to an airfield 60 NM away Always plan a reasonable fuel reserve 30 to 60 minutes seems to be sufficient time for most flights but this time should be incre...

Page 25: ...s The most important one is the engine power setting The higher the engine RPM is set during cruise the higher the fuel consumption When planning a flight always consider these and other factors such...

Page 26: ...ion to avoid fuel leakage in flight or water infiltration The aircraft general condition should be noted during a visual inspection of the aircraft Inspect any signs of deterioration distortion and an...

Page 27: ...INSPECT main wheels and nosewheel INSPECT tire pressures 29 psi standard tires brakes INSPECT 3 Wings INSPECT wing struts hinges surface 4 Pitot tube INSPECT 5 Flaperons INSPECT hinges surface proper...

Page 28: ...the last flight It is especially important to make this inspection when you are taking over the aircraft from another pilot Use chocks for the main wheels when possible and practical to prevent the a...

Page 29: ...followed by a cooling period of 1 minute after starting the engine adjust speed to smooth operation avoid exceeding 3000 RPM until 90 F oil temperature had been achieved instruments CHECK READINGS oi...

Page 30: ...ming up to operating temperature first at 2500 RPM for 2 minutes then at 3000 RPM to reach oil temperature of 122 F ensure temperature and pressure values within operating limits ignition check magnet...

Page 31: ...70 MPH engine instruments CHECK wing flaps slowly FLAPS UP ABOVE 150 FT min trimming TRIM WARNING Take off is forbidden if engine is not running smooth if runway is occupied or a landing aircraft is i...

Page 32: ...hen carburetor icing is possible activate carburetor heating The fuel consumption and remaining fuel on board should be monitored Always make a comparison between estimated and actual time above any w...

Page 33: ...ys judge based on your experience whether the available runway is of sufficient length for a normal landing Always make a realistic estimation and be ready to abort any landing At a height of about 50...

Page 34: ...circuit check for liquid leakage check of aircraft exterior fuselage wings flaperons tail unit landing gear fiberglass fairings and covers wash the aircraft as necessary cover the cockpit with a prot...

Page 35: ...ilure during take off run throttle REDUCE TO IDLE ignition mag switches OFF master switch OFF brakes AS REQUIRED 6 2 2 Engine failure after take off airspeed 75 MPH choice of landing site after take o...

Page 36: ...Flying the aircraft especially maintaining the proper gliding speed is always the first priority If the cause cannot be determined and corrected the emergency landing must be accomplished Always annou...

Page 37: ...re on the ground main fuel valve CLOSED tank fuel valves CLOSED throttle FULL to burn off carburetor fuel ignition switch off when engine has stopped as all remaining fuel in carburetors was burned ma...

Page 38: ...cal fires are usually signalled by the odor of burning insulation cockpit door OPEN to remove smoke from the cockpit avionics and other switches OFF Land at the nearest suitable landing site Consider...

Page 39: ...ns or elevator for the nose wheel maintain the direction upon landing run applying rudder 6 8 Landing with a damaged landing gear carry out a normal approach to land if the main landing gear is damage...

Page 40: ...pushing the control stick forward gradually increase power 6 13 2 The following general procedure should be followed should a spin occur throttle IDLE ailerons neutral rudder opposite to rotation Once...

Page 41: ...the cockpit area The total content of fuel can be drained when necessary by means of the fuel drain valve When putting fuel into tanks be careful to avoid getting any fuel onto the windscreen or wind...

Page 42: ...nd if possible 2 lock the controls using safety belts 3 make sure that the parking brake is on and install wheel chocks when possible 4 attach ropes to the rings located near the top of the front main...

Page 43: ...etracted and the upper limit is maneuvering speed Yellow arc 109 143 Caution range operation must be conducted with caution and only in smooth air Red line 143 Never exceed speed Maximum speed for all...

Page 44: ...requirements 7 8 Aerobatics and Spins are Prohibited The following placard is located on the instrument panel 7 9 Miscellaneous placards and markings Fuel tank capacity 10 6 U S gal Fuel specificatio...

Page 45: ...o 10 traffic patterns with instructor 5 flights reviewing emergency procedures local flight 30 minutes solo 5 traffic patterns solo Always perform as many flights as required to be able to properly co...

Page 46: ...pilot is capable and safe to fly the A240 aircraft Of course the pilot must have a current BFR Biennial Flight Review to be legal to fly without an instructor In addition the pilot needs to be sure to...

Page 47: ...ph To achieve these airspeeds an average fuel consumption of 4 0 to 4 8 gallons per hour is typical Fuel consumption is variable depending on external circumstances like temperature air pressure and p...

Page 48: ...would not be helpful during the flare and would extend landing distance Approach under tailwind conditions When making a final approach with a slight tailwind the A240 does not require any different a...

Page 49: ...accompanied by an experienced flight instructor Touch down Touch down under normal conditions The A240 has very good low speed characteristics and so is very controllable all the way through the land...

Page 50: ...dure must be repeated and new Airplane weight and balance statement must be prepared whenever a modification or repair having impact to the weight of the aircraft occurs Serial Number Registration Val...

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