Instruction and Maintenance HandBook
RACER
EDITION :
JUNE 2005
PAGE : 8
AIR CREATION
Aérodrome de Lanas - 07200 AUBENAS - France
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2)
Pack Series II
This option includes the following elements :
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Rear wheel spats.
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Side bags.
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Instrument panel.
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Instruments for engine control.
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38 liters fuel tank.
Pack II weights 5 kg. It is part of the standard equipment proposed on S series; in addition to
Pack I. Useful loads indicated on page 2 of this manual take into account this pack equipment
mounting.
3)
Noise reducer (serial fitted on 503 SL and S)
Complementary to the integral exhaust muffler, the optional system is installed on the exhaust
and the carburetor air intake. The optional muffler slightly reduces maximum power. Muffler
weight is 1.7 kg, reducing RACER 447 payload to 138 kg and RACER 503 payload to 133 kg.
The RACER 503 S is standard fitted with this muffler.
4)
Rear wheel spats (serial fitted on 503 S)
Rear wheel spats do not affect aircraft performance. They should be removed, emptied and
cleaned after landing on soft ground. Total kit weight is 1.5 kg, reducing RACER 447
maximum payload to 138,5 kg, RACER 503 to 133,5 kg and RACER 503 S to 127,5 kg
5)
Parachute
The trike can be equipped with a pyrotechnic rocket parachute BRS, under the engine.
The parachute will slow the descent of both aircraft and occupants if a major problem occurs
(collision, flight envelope exceeded, faintness etc.).
It is advised to use it only as last solution
to save life or reduce personal damages.
Before starting the engine, the safety cotter pin placed on the launching handle should be
removed. Then it should be replaced after landing, before going outboard, to avoid
unintentional firing.
Before firing the parachute, it is advised,
if altitude allows,
switching the engine off to do not
spoil the main bridle with the rotating propeller.
If you cannot stop the engine, it will be stopped at the same time you pull the handle of the
parachute, due to the switch integrated on the handle fitting.
The activating of the rocket motor is made by pulling the red handle located between the pilot’s
legs, on the seat frame.
Warning: a strong pull on the handle is needed, at maximum
available length.
Always inspect bridle connection points and activation bridles before flying and must not be
modified. When rigging the wing, bridles must be fixed with the link shackle.
The recommendations concerning inspection, activation and unloading of the rocket,
maintenance periods and overall care are stated in the user’s manual provided with the
parachute.
The parachute does not change the flight behavior of the microlight but its weight reduces the
useful load by 22 lbs (10 kg).
6)
Three-bladed propeller (serial fitted on 503 SL and S)
Summary of Contents for RACER 447
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