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POH / AFM 

AQUILA  AT01-100A 

Section 4 

NORMAL PROCEDURES 

 

Document Nr.: 

Issue: 

Supersedes Issue: 

Date: 

Page: 

FM-AT01-1010-101 

A.09 

A.08 (25.05.2020) 

03.03.2021 

4 - 13

 

 

4.5.3 

Before Taxiing 

CAUTION 

Warm up the engine for approx. 2 min at 800 RPM and then at 1000 RPM until the Oil 

Temperature reaches at least 122°F (50°C) 

1. 

Avionics

 switch 

 

 

 

 

ON 

2. 

Avionics and flight instruments 

 

 

SET 

3. 

Engine Instruments 

 

CHECK 

NOTE 

Oil can be brought up to temperature during taxiing. 

4. 

Voltmeter 

CHECK, if needle is within the 

 

 

green range 

5. 

Trim switch and indication 

functional CHECK 

6. 

Flap switch and indication 

functional CHECK, afterwards UP  

7. 

P/S Heat

 switch (if installed) 

ON,   

P/S HEAT

 warning light goes off 

8. 

P/S Heat

 switch (if installed) 

OFF, 

P/S HEAT

 warning light goes on 

9. 

all switches   

 

 

 

 

AS REQUIRED 

4.5.4 

Taxiing 

1. 

Parking Brake 

 

 

 

 

RELEASE 

2. 

Brakes 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK 

3. 

Nose Wheel Steering 

 

 

 

CHECK (function, free movement)  

4. 

Flight instruments and Avionics   

 

CHECK 

CAUTION 

Do not operate the engine at high RPM when taxiing to prevent damage to the propeller 

through stones or other foreign objects. 

Summary of Contents for AT01-100A 2021

Page 1: ...EASA FAA approved and mandatory Failing to follow the procedures and limits set forth in this handbook can lead to a loss of liability by the manufacturer THE HANDBOOK The handbook is presented in lo...

Page 2: ...5 2020 03 03 2021 0 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION GENERAL 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS approved section 2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES approved section 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES approved section 4 PERFORMANCE partly appro...

Page 3: ...mented the list of resulting effective chapters can be found in chapter 9 Section Issue Approved Page Date 0 A 09 0 1 to 0 6 03 03 2021 1 A 08 1 1 to 1 12 25 05 2020 2 A 09 X 2 1 to 2 10 03 03 2021 3...

Page 4: ...th the updated version Generally only complete sections of the POH will be exchanged and not individual pages The operation of the AQUILA AT01 is only permitted with a current and up to date POH carri...

Page 5: ...T01 100A Section 0 Document Nr Issue Supersedes Issue Date Page FM AT01 1010 101 A 09 A 08 25 05 2020 03 03 2021 0 5 The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA r...

Page 6: ...ed below a AQUILA AT01 100 related Manuals and Publications AQUILA Aviation International GmbH OT Sch nhagen Flugplatz D 14959 Trebbin Tel 49 0 33731 707 0 Fax 49 0 33731 707 11 E Mail kontakt aquila...

Page 7: ...TOR MARKINGS 2 3 2 4 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS 2 3 2 4 1 2 4 2 Engine Propeller 2 3 2 4 2 5 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2 5 2 6 OTHER INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2 5 2 7 WEIGHT LIMITS 2 6 2 8 CENTER OF GRAV...

Page 8: ...ng limitations 2 2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS The airspeeds given below are expressed in Indicated Airspeeds IAS the airspeed shown on the airspeed indicator Indicated Airspeed IAS kts Remarks VA Maneuverin...

Page 9: ...165 Maximum speed for all operations 2 4 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS 2 4 1 Engine a Manufacturer BRP ROTAX GmbH Co KG Gunskirchen Austria b Model 912 S3 NOTE The engine is equipped with a hydraulic propel...

Page 10: ...f Oil Temperature Maximum 266 F 130 C Minimum 122 F 50 C g Cylinder Head Temperature CHT Maximum 248 264 F 120 129 C h Minimum temperature to start the engine Minimum 13 F 25 C At an OAT below 13 F 2...

Page 11: ...ting range Yellow Arc caution Red Line maximum Tachometer RPM 535 2260 2260 2385 2385 Oil Temperature F C 122 50 122 266 50 130 266 130 Cylinder Head Temperature F C 248 264 120 129 Oil Pressure psi b...

Page 12: ...With the aircraft leveled the reference datum and the vertical fall in a plane The center of gravity must be within the following limits Forward Limit 16 8 in 0 427m aft of Datum Rearward Limit 20 6 i...

Page 13: ...ight Load Factor g at VA at VNE With Flaps Extended Positive 4 0 4 0 2 0 Negative 2 0 2 0 0 WARNING Exceeding the flight load factors limits may result in damage to the aircraft structure CAUTION Mane...

Page 14: ...Amperemeter Tachometer Voltmeter Warning Light ALT 1 Other Equipment Seat belts for each occupied seat Emergency Hammer The minimum equipment listed in Table 1 is valid for Germany Other countries may...

Page 15: ...US gal 5 2 l For approved fuel grades please refer to paragraph 1 8 CAUTION To ensure both fuel tanks are emptied evenly switch to the other tank at least every 60 minutes NOTE The amount of unusable...

Page 16: ...l in the lower middle section of the panel This aircraft is certified according to JAR VLA for day VFR operations under non icing conditions All aerobatic maneuvers including spins are prohibited For...

Page 17: ...INSPECTION 4 9 4 5 CHECKLISTS FOR NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 11 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 5 6 4 5 7 4 5 8 4 5 9 4 5 10 4 5 11 4 5 12 4 5 13 4 5 14 4 5 15 Before Engine Start up Engine Start up Before T...

Page 18: ...ection provides normal operating procedures and checklists for the aircraft as well as recommended airspeeds Additional information is provided in the current issues of the Operators Manual for ROTAX...

Page 19: ...ower operational weight TAKE OFF Airspeed IAS kts Normal climb speed to 50 Feet Flaps T O 57 Best rate of climb speed at sea level Flaps UP VY 65 Best angle of climb speed at sea level Flaps T O VX 52...

Page 20: ...left right wing drain and visually inspect for contamination 2 Electrical fuel pump drain drain and visually inspect for contamination A CABIN 1 Aircraft Documentation CHECK on board 2 Ignition key RE...

Page 21: ...2020 03 03 2021 4 5 B EXTERIOR CHECK Visual Inspection CAUTION In this manual visual inspection means the following Inspect for mechanical damage dirt cracks delamination excessive play looseness lea...

Page 22: ...ion CHECK fitting and bolt connection proper control cable connection and safe tied d Vertical stabilizer Visual inspection 4 Right main landing gear a Landing gear strut Visual inspection b Wheel Fai...

Page 23: ...of air rushing from the open oil tank Use the oil dip stick to check that the oil level is between the min max markings The difference between min max is approximately 0 48 US Quarts 0 45 l CAUTION Th...

Page 24: ...ual inspection f Chocks and tow bar REMOVE 8 Left wing a Entire wing surface upper and under side Visual inspection b Fuel vent CHECK if clear c BAT switch ON d Stall warning press to upper detent war...

Page 25: ...ol 4 Check oil level Turn the propeller several times in the direction of engine rotation to pump oil from the engine back into the oil tank Stop turning the propeller when air begins to return to the...

Page 26: ...Control locks remove 10 Seating position adjust and lock check that nose wheel steering and brakes can be operated 11 Carburetor heat CHECK for free movement then PUSH OFF 12 Cabin heat CHECK for fre...

Page 27: ...ck locking mechanism 6 Parking Brake SET pull lever back 7 Control column CHECK for free movement and correct control surface deflections 8 Fuel Selector Valve LEFT or RIGHT 9 Carburetor Heat PRESS 10...

Page 28: ...L and keep pulled Hot Engine RELEASE automatic reset 5 Brakes PRESS both pedals 6 Propeller area CLEAR 7 Ignition switch START then BOTH 8 Oil Pressure CHECK if oil pressure rises CAUTION The oil pres...

Page 29: ...mperature during taxiing 4 Voltmeter CHECK if needle is within the green range 5 Trim switch and indication functional CHECK 6 Flap switch and indication functional CHECK afterwards UP 7 P S Heat swit...

Page 30: ...drop must be noticeable then BOTH position 9 Carburetor heat PULL ON RPM drop 20 to 50 RPM 10 Carburetor temperature indicator if installed CHECK 11 Carburetor heat PUSH OFF 12 Propeller control leve...

Page 31: ...wer RPM second CAUTION For the shortest take off distance over a 50 feet obstacle at sea level 7 Rotate speed 50 KIAS 8 Climb speed VX 52 KIAS 4 5 7 Climb 1 Throttle WIDE OPEN 2 Propeller control leve...

Page 32: ...SET as required 6 P S Heat switch if installed as required OFF at OAT 59 F 15 C 7 Engine instruments CHECK if in green range 8 Carburetor temperature indicator if installed MONITOR CAUTION During fli...

Page 33: ...required CAUTION In strong headwinds or crosswinds in turbulent air or in wind shear it may be desirable to approach using less flaps and at a higher airspeed 4 5 11 Go Around Balked Landing 1 Thrott...

Page 34: ...e aircraft must be grounded for example at the end of the exhaust pipe 3 Open fuel tank filler cap 4 Refuel both tanks equally NOTE Insert the fuel pump nozzle carefully into the tanks to avoid damage...

Page 35: ...N 8 HANDLING SERVICE MAINTENANCE Page 8 1 INTRODUCTION 8 2 8 2 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION PERIODS 8 2 8 3 MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS 8 2 8 4 GROUND HANDLING 8 3 8 4 1 8 4 2 8 4 3 8 4 4 Towing Parking Tie Down...

Page 36: ...MM AT01 1020 110 the Operation Manual of the ROTAX type 912 engine series and the mt propeller Operation and Installation Manual CAUTION If the engine is operated extensively on AVGAS 100LL more than...

Page 37: ...raft can be pivoted around the main landing gear CAUTION 1 Never push pull or lift on the horizontal stabilizer or the spinner 2 Never push or lift the control surfaces and flaps 8 4 2 Parking For sho...

Page 38: ...ith the aircraft and suitable tie down ropes in the aircraft The tie down points should be covered with tape while flying to keep them clean 8 4 4 Jacking Two conical jacking points are located on the...

Page 39: ...ld be washed regularly using plenty of water a clean sponge and chamois leather Severe contamination and dirt especially insects should be washed off immediately after every flight as it is more diffi...

Page 40: ...ilable Always follow the manufacturer s instruction to ensure the desired results The inside of the canopy may be treated in the same way 8 5 3 Propeller Refer to current issue of the Operating and In...

Page 41: ...iece of installed equipment Only the supplements that apply to the configuration of your aircraft must be contained in this section Section 9 2 Index of Supplements lists all existing approved supplem...

Page 42: ...N 650 Xi AS 10 Garmin GMA 350 AS 11 ELT Kannad 406 AS 12 Garrecht TRX 1500 AS 13 Garrecht TRX 2000 AS 14 Trig TT22 AS 15 Garmin SL 30 AS 16 ADF KR 87 AS 17 Garmin GTR 225 225A 225B AS 18 Garmin GNC 25...

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