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SECTION 4 – NORMAL OPERATIONS

4.1

Introduction

Section   4   provides   checklists   and   detailed   procedures   for   normal   operations. 

Procedures for optional systems can be found in section 9.

4.2

Assembly and disassembly

For   assembly   and   disassembly   procedures   refer   to   the   Technical   Description, 

Operating   and   Maintenance   Manual   for   the   Ultra-light   Aeroplane  

EV-97 

teamEUROSTAR UK.

4.3

Pre-flight inspection

The   pre-flight   inspection   is   vitally   important   because   incomplete   or   careless 

inspection could cause an accident. The following pre-flight inspection procedure is 

recommended by the aircraft manufacturer:

Check that the ignition is switched off in the cockpit.

1.

Wing

Wing surfaces’ condition, top and bottom.

Leading edge condition.

Pitot tube condition.

2.

Wing tip

Surface condition.

Check of tips attachment.

3.

Aileron

Surface condition, top and bottom.

Attachment.

Play.

Free movement.

4.

Flap

Surface condition, top and bottom.

Attachment.

Play

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Summary of Contents for EV-97 teamEUROSTAR UK

Page 1: ...EV 97 teamEUROSTAR UK...

Page 2: ...n compliance with the information and limitations contained herein This POH must be available on board the aeroplane WARNING This aeroplane is not fitted with a certified engine A power failure can oc...

Page 3: ...Amendment Record Issue Details of Change Date Authorised 1 Initial issue 14 07 03 2 Addition of optional hourmeter and warning lamp P37 16 8 04 POH EUR 01 Issue 2 Page 3 of 42...

Page 4: ...oeuvring Load Factor 13 2 11 Crew 14 2 12 Kind of Operations 14 2 13 Fuel 14 2 14 Maximum Passenger Seating 14 2 15 Other Limitations 14 2 16 Limitations Placards 15 SECTION 3 EMERGENCIES 17 3 1 Intro...

Page 5: ...SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 34 6 1 Introduction 34 6 2 Permitted Cockpit Loads 34 SECTION 7 AEROPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 35 7 1 Introduction 35 7 2 Airframe 35 7 3 Cockpit Controls 36 7 4 Landin...

Page 6: ...vation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or possible long term degradation of the flight safety NOTE Draws attention to any special item not directly related to safety but which is impor...

Page 7: ...Length 5 98 m 19 62 ft Width 1 04 m 3 41 ft Height 2 34 m 7 67 ft Horizontal tail unit Span 2 5 m 8 20 ft Area 1 95 m2 20 99 ft2 Elevator area 0 8 m2 8 60 ft2 Vertical tail unit Height 1 24 m 4 07 ft...

Page 8: ...1 4 3 Three view drawing 8 1 m 26 57 ft 2 5 m 8 2 ft 2 34 m 7 7 ft 1 9 62 ft 5 98 m 2 25 m 7 38 ft 0 94 m 3 1 ft 4 42 ft 1 35 m 1 6 m 5 25 ft 3 42 ft 1 04 m POH EUR 01 Issue 2 Page 8 of 42...

Page 9: ...may be overstressed by full control movement VNO Maximum structural cruising speed 118 Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air and then only with caution VFE Maximum Flap Extending speed 77 Do n...

Page 10: ...sure min 0 15 bar max 0 4 bar Oil Automotive engine oil of registered brand with gear additives but not aircraft oil refer to engine Operator s Manual API classification SF or SG Propellers and Manufa...

Page 11: ...powerplant instruments are installed in the EV 97 teamEurostar UK aeroplane with the following markings Minimum Limit Normal Operating Caution Range Maximum Range Engine speed RPM 1400 1400 5200 5200...

Page 12: ...ument markings Fuel gauge A fuel reserve of 11 litres 2 42 Imp gals is indicated by yellow warning lamp 2 7 Weight Empty weight standard equipment max 268 kg 591 lbs NOTE Actual empty weight is stated...

Page 13: ...intentional spins are prohibited 2 10 Manoeuvring Load Factor POH EUR 01 Issue 2 Page 13 of 42 LOAD FACTOR 0 10 V V V V S0 S1 A NE 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200...

Page 14: ...eter iii Magnetic compass iv Slip ball 2 13 Fuel Regular or premium unleaded automobile fuel to EN228 minimum RON 90 AVGAS 100LL The higher lead content in AVGAS can result in wear of valve seats and...

Page 15: ...100 mph VFE Flaps extended max speed 77 mph VS Stall speed flaps extended 36 mph ENGINE LIMITATIONS Maximum take off max 5 minutes 5800 rpm Max continuous 5200 rpm Idle approx 1400 rpm Max CHT 150 C M...

Page 16: ...f 268 kg a customised placard may be used for revised load limits CG Limits Operating C G range 250 425 mm AOD Datum is wing leading edge In the baggage area In view of both occupants Adjacent to the...

Page 17: ...1 Speed glide at 68 mph 2 Altitude below 160 ft 50 m land in take off direction over 160 ft 50 m choose landing area 3 Wind find direction and velocity 4 Landing area choose free area without obstacl...

Page 18: ...nto consideration 3 4 Smoke and fire 3 4 1 Fire on the ground 1 Fuel cock shut off 2 Throttle fully open 3 Master switch switch off 4 Ignition switch off 5 Abandon the aeroplane Extinguish fire if pos...

Page 19: ...eeded 5 MAYDAY report your location if possible 6 Fuel cock shut off 7 Ignition switch off 8 Master switch switch off 3 7 Precautionary landing A precautionary landing is generally carried out in the...

Page 20: ...controllable spin if normal piloting techniques are used The following standard procedure can be used to recover from an intentional spin 1 Throttle reduced to idle 2 Control stick ailerons neutralise...

Page 21: ...8 mph 2 Throttle set for 1 3 power 3 If possible leave the icing area 4 Increase the engine power gradually to cruise conditions after 1 2 minutes If engine power cannot be recovered make a precaution...

Page 22: ...ght inspection The pre flight inspection is vitally important because incomplete or careless inspection could cause an accident The following pre flight inspection procedure is recommended by the airc...

Page 23: ...Oil quantity check between dipstick marks In cases where the engine has not been run for some time oil can drain into the engine crankcase making the oil tank level appear low If the level does appear...

Page 24: ...Flaps check function 6 Engine controls throttle check friction set 7 Fuel cock check turned on It is recommended that the fuel cock be left on at all times 8 Fuel gauge fuel quantity check 9 Master s...

Page 25: ...difference between circuits A and B should be 120 rpm Set max power to check max speed with given propeller check engine temperatures and pressures Check pick up acceleration from idle to max power I...

Page 26: ...b Speed 72 mph 3 Trim adjust 4 Instruments CHT oil temp and pressure within limits CAUTION If the cylinder head temperature or oil temperature exceeds its limit reduce the climb angle to increase airs...

Page 27: ...ack the stick after touch down to hold the nose wheel up as long as possible Push the control stick when the nose wheel touches the ground The landing run can be shortened by braking 4 4 15 Baulked la...

Page 28: ...suitable for stopping the engine by switching the ignition off If necessary cool the engine at 2500 2750 rpm to stabilise the temperatures prior to engine shut down 4 4 18 Flight in rain When flying...

Page 29: ...dition and using average piloting techniques If not stated otherwise the performances given in this section are valid for the max take off weight and flight under ISA conditions 5 2 Airspeed Indicator...

Page 30: ...a level and an ambient temperature of 15 C 59 F Runway Surface Take off run distance Take off distance over 50 ft 15 m obstacle ft m ft m CONCRETE 620 189 1195 364 SHORT GRASS 662 202 1280 390 5 5 Lan...

Page 31: ...50 700 750 800 850 900 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 Airspeed IAS mph Rate of climb ft min 0 ft ISA 2000 ft ISA 4000 ft ISA 6000 ft ISA 8000 ft ISA EV 97 EUROSTAR 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 9...

Page 32: ...000 ft ISA 77 mph IAS 82 mph IAS 91 mph IAS 99 mph IAS 105 mph IAS 110 mph IAS 119 mph IAS 126 mph IAS 76 mph CAS 81 mph CAS 89 mph CAS 96 mph CAS 101 mph CAS 106 mph CAS 114 mph CAS 121 mph CAS 78 mp...

Page 33: ...ht is unavoidable reduce the engine speed to the minimum to sustain safe flight 5 12 Demonstrated crosswind performance Max permitted cross wind velocity for take off and landing 11 mph 10 kts Max per...

Page 34: ...o which this POH applies Procedures for weighing the aircraft and the calculation method for establishing the permitted payload range are contained in the Maintenance Manual for the EV 97 teamEUROSTAR...

Page 35: ...ction in the nose is separated from the crew by a firewall to which the engine mount is attached 7 2 2 Wing The rectangular wing is a monospar construction with an auxiliary rear spar for the aileron...

Page 36: ...ring system is connected directly to the rudder control 7 5 Seats and safety belts The aeroplane has two side by side seats which are fixed non adjustable Each seat is equipped with a four point safet...

Page 37: ...nder horizontally opposed spark ignition engine with one central camshaft push rod OHV and the following features Liquid cooled cylinder heads ram air cooled cylinders Dry sump forced lubrication Dual...

Page 38: ...er voltage in the event of battery disconnection A voltmeter mounted on the instrument panel monitors the battery voltage Normal readings lie in the range 12 to 14 4 volts Distribution and Services Th...

Page 39: ...clear to ensure that it functions properly The lowest parts of the pitot and static hoses lie on the left hand side of the cockpit immediately in front of the seat If water is visible in the hoses at...

Page 40: ...should be performed by the manufacturer Refer to the Rotax 912 Operator s Manual for engine maintenance Maintain the prop according to its manual Refer to the Maintenance Manual for the EV 97 teamEuro...

Page 41: ...ted on the lower surfaces of the wing It is also necessary to tie down the nose wheel landing gear and the tail skid to the ground When parking for a long time it is recommended that the cockpit canop...

Page 42: ...clean the aircraft surface Oil spots on the aircraft surface except the canopy may be cleaned with petrol Clean the canopy only by washing it with lukewarm water and detergent Use either a soft clean...

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