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POH 

AQUILA  AT01-200C (N/VFR) 

Section 1 

GENERAL 

 

Document Nr.: 

Issue: 

Supersedes Issue: 

Date: 

Page: 

FM-AT01-1010-281 

A.02 

A.01 (02.03.2020) 

03.03.2021 

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1.1  INTRODUCTION 

This Pilot's Operating Handbook contains all the information the pilot and instructor require for 
the safe and efficient operation by day and night of the AQUILA AT01-200 aircraft.  

It includes all information required in accordance with JAR-VLA and additional information 
considered by the manufacturer to be of value to the pilot. 

This Manual consists of nine sections which cover all operational aspects of the aircraft 
equipped with a Garmin G500 TXi PFD and MVP-50P-AQ. 

Optional equipment which has been installed on request of the customer (COM, NAV, GPS and 
others) is included in Section 9 "Supplements" of this Manual. 

Information regarding equipment approved for installation in the AQUILA AT01-200 is provided 
in Section 6 of this manual and in the approved equipment overview list in the Maintenance 
Manual (Document Number MM-AT01-1020-110). 

 

1.2  AIRCRAFT TYPE CERTIFICATION 

The aircraft AQUILA AT01 is type-certified in accordance with the certification specifications of 
the 

Joint Aviation Requirements for Very Light Aeroplanes (JAR-VLA, 

including the revision 

VLA/92/1) by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, the National Aviation Authority of Germany. 
The Type Certificate under the Type Certificate Data Sheet No. 1106 was issued on the 21

st

 of 

September 2001. 

In accordance with „Certification Review Item A-01“ (15.06.2007) as a Change to the Type 
Certificate of EASA.A.527, the AQUILA AT01 is certified for flights under N/VFR condition.

 

 

Based on this Type Certificate the model AT01-200 was certified. 

Category of Airworthiness:

 

Normal 

Noise Certification Basis:

 

CS-36 (Amendment 5) 

Approved for following operations:

  VFR by day 

 

 

VFR by night 

 

Summary of Contents for AT01-200

Page 1: ...EASA 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 loose...

Page 2: ...02 03 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 a...

Page 3: ...nted the list of resulting effective chapters can be found in chapter 9 Section Issue Approved Page Date 0 A 02 0 1 to 0 6 03 03 2021 1 A 02 1 1 to 1 12 03 03 2021 2 A 02 X 2 1 to 2 10 03 03 2021 3 A...

Page 4: ...d by a vertical black line adjacent to the applicable revised area A new issue code appears in the footer of the revised pages If revisions are distributed the applicable sections are to be exchanged...

Page 5: ...1 200C Section 0 Document Nr Issue Supersedes Issue Date Page FM AT01 1010 106 A 02 A 01 02 03 2020 03 03 2021 0 5 The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref...

Page 6: ...1 200 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 aviation de Internet...

Page 7: ...OTES 1 3 1 4 PRINCIPLE AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 4 3 1 4 4 1 4 5 Overall Dimensions Wings Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Fuselage and Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Landing Gear 1 4 1 4 1 4 1...

Page 8: ...egarding equipment approved for installation in the AQUILA AT01 200 is provided in Section 6 of this manual and in the approved equipment overview list in the Maintenance Manual Document Number MM AT0...

Page 9: ...not strictly adhered to The issues addressed under these text boxes directly affect the airworthiness and the safe operation of the aircraft CAUTION Procedures practices etc which may result in damag...

Page 10: ...eight 7 87 ft 2 40 m 1 4 2 Wings Airfoil HQ XX mod Area 113 02 sq ft 10 50 m Aspect Ratio 10 10 Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC 3 51 ft 1 07 m 1 4 3 Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Area 21 52 sq ft 2 00 m S...

Page 11: ...POH AQUILA AT01 200C N VFR Section 1 GENERAL Document Nr Issue Supersedes Issue Date Page FM AT01 1010 281 A 02 A 01 02 03 2020 03 03 2021 1 5 1 5 AQUILA AT01 200 THREE VIEW DRAWING...

Page 12: ...75 05 Diameter 68 9 in 175 cm 1 8 FUEL The following fuel grades are approved for use min RON 95 EN228 Super ASTM D4814 EN228 Super plus AVGAS 100LL ASTM D910 AVGAS UL 91 ASTM D7547 Left Fuel Tank Rig...

Page 13: ...e of the ROTAX Service Instruction SI 914 019 The following chart shows the recommended oil viscosity as a function of the climatic conditions The use of multi grade oils is recommended Figure 1 2 CAU...

Page 14: ...ture ratio anti freeze water 50 15 50 15 CAUTION Low quality or contaminated coolant may lead to deposits in the cooling system which may result in insufficient engine cooling Coolant Quantity Minimum...

Page 15: ...ea level KCAS CAS expressed in knots TAS True Airspeed the airspeed relative to undisturbed air which is the CAS corrected for altitude temperature and compressibility GS Ground speed speed of the air...

Page 16: ...akeoff weight and basic empty weight Usable Fuel Fuel available for flight planning Unusable fuel Fuel remaining in the fuel tanks that cannot be safely used in flight Center of Gravity C G The point...

Page 17: ...Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic ACL Anti Collision light VFR Visual Flight Rules PFD Primary Flight Display ADC Air Data Computer AHRS Attitude and Heading Referenc...

Page 18: ...2 CONVERSION FACTORS 1 12 1 Length 1 ft 0 304 m 1 in 25 4 mm 1 12 2 Speed 1 kt 1 852 km h 1 mph 1 609 km h 1 12 3 Pressure 1 hPa 100 N m 1 mbar 1 in Hg 33 865 hPa 1 psi 68 97 mbar 1 12 4 Mass Weight 1...

Page 19: ...D INDICATOR MARKINGS 2 3 2 4 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS 2 3 2 4 1 2 4 2 Engine Propeller 2 3 2 4 2 5 MARKINGS ON THE GLASS PANEL ENGINE MONITOR MVP 50P AQ 2 5 2 6 WEIGHT LIMITS 2 6 2 7 CENTER OF GRAVITY...

Page 20: ...ss Panel Engine Monitor MVP 50P AQ must be carried on board the aircraft and be accessible to the crew during flight 2 2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS The airspeeds given below are expressed in Indicated Airsp...

Page 21: ...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 914 F3 NOTE The engine is equipped with a hydraulic propel...

Page 22: ...Pressure Maximum MCP 35 inHg Maximum TOP 5 min 40 inHg g Oil Temperature Maximum 266 F 130 C Minimum 122 F 50 C h Cylinder Head Temperature CHT Maximum 248 F 120 C i Minimum temperature to start the e...

Page 23: ...inimum Green Arc normal operating 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 1...

Page 24: ...wing leading edge at the fuselage wing junction 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...

Page 25: ...ceeded while performing any approved maneuvers Flight 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...

Page 26: ...nstruments MVP 50P AQ Annunciator panel AP7DAQ BAT2 TCU Lighting Position lights Anti Collision Lights Landing Lights Instrument lighting Cabin lighting Flashlight Other Equipment Seat belts for each...

Page 27: ...0 minutes NOTE The amount of unusable fuel was determined with flap on LDG and VFE 90 kts It is the worst case fuel supply configuration within section 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES NOTE The fuel quantity fuel...

Page 28: ...M AT01 1010 281 A 02 A 01 02 03 2020 03 03 2021 2 10 2 15 PLACARDS 1 On the instrument panel in the lower middle section of the panel 2 On the instrument panel below the Airspeed Indicator 3 On the in...

Page 29: ...SPECTION 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 Tax...

Page 30: ...tion 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 en...

Page 31: ...er 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 L...

Page 32: ...right wing drain and visually inspect for contamination 2 Gascolator drain drain and visually inspect for contamination A CABIN 1 Aircraft Documentation CHECK on board 2 Ignition key REMOVED 3 ALT1 BA...

Page 33: ...020 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 leaks...

Page 34: ...n 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 Fairi...

Page 35: ...er Ignition ALT1 BAT switch and ALT2 BAT2 switch OFF Set the parking brake WARNING RISK OF BURNS Only check the oil and coolant levels when the engine is cool a Check oil level Turn the propeller seve...

Page 36: ...r d Cooler intake oil water intercooler CHECK if free from obstructions e Cowling Visual Inspection CHECK Camloc fasteners f Propeller and Spinner Visual inspection g Propeller blades CHECK for cracks...

Page 37: ...ne is cool 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 retur...

Page 38: ...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 free movement then PUSH OFF...

Page 39: ...ottle IDLE 11 Propeller Control Lever HIGH RPM position 12 Avionics Switch OFF 13 P S Heat if installed OFF 14 Circuit Breakers CHECK all set NOTE Cage the Attitude Indicator if installed before switc...

Page 40: ...how rising values within 10 seconds after engine start otherwise shut down the engine immediately NOTE The starter may not be operated for more then 10 seconds at a time Allow the starter to cool off...

Page 41: ...nd P S HEAT YELLOW warning lights illuminate 4 Engine instruments CHECK NOTE Oil can be brought up to temperature during taxiing 5 Voltmeter CHECK if GREEN 6 ALT1 switch OFF ammeter ALT2 5A ALT2 OK 7...

Page 42: ...RPM drop must be noticeable then BOTH position 9 Carburetor heat PULL ON no RPM drop if TCU OK 10 Carburetor temperature indicator slight rise in temperature 11 Carburetor heat PUSH OFF 12 Propeller...

Page 43: ...ION 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 max 5 minutes WIDE OPEN 40 inHg afterwards 100 MCP 35...

Page 44: ...11 3 Flaps switch UP 4 Trim switch SET as required 5 P S Heat switch if installed AS REQUIRED OFF AT OAT 59 F 15 C 6 Engine instruments CHECK if in GREEN range 7 Carburetor temperature indicator MONIT...

Page 45: ...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 Propell...

Page 46: ...ion Switch OFF 8 ALT2 BAT2 switch OFF 9 Electrical equipment OFF 10 ALT1 BAT switch OFF NOTE The GARMIN G500 TXi and the MVP 50P AQ are turned off with the ALT1 BAT switch 11 Chocks and tie downs AS R...

Page 47: ...ng Contamination CAUTION When flying with wet and or contaminated wings and control surfaces performance and handling qualities may be reduced This applies in particular to take off distance climb per...

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Page 49: ...ce 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 supplemen...

Page 50: ...t VFR AT01 200C AS 09 Garmin GTN 650 Xi AS 10 Garmin GMA 350 c AS 11 ELT Kannad 406 AS 14 Trig TT22 AS 17 Garmin GTR 225 225A 225B AS 18 Garmin GNC 255A 255B AS 19 Garmin GMA 340 AS 21 Garmin GTX 335...

Page 51: ...0P AQ This POH supplement is applicable and must be inserted into Section 9 of the Pilot s Operating Handbook when the AQUILA AT01 200C is equipped for Day and Night VFR Section 1 2 and 3 of the basic...

Page 52: ...Change Effected Pages Date of Issue A 01 Initial Issue EASA 10072382 All 02 03 2020 A 02 editorial changes chapt 1 2 03 03 2021 0 2 LIST OF CURRENT PAGES Page Issue Date Page Issue Date 1 1 to 1 12 A...

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