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Pilot’s Operating Handbook                           DFE Ultralights Ascender III-C 

 

 
 

SECTION VII 

 
 

SERVICING

 

 
 
 

GENERAL 

 
This section describes ground handling, routine servicing, cleaning and storage procedures. No 
information is provided for making mechanical adjustments, repairs or replacement of 
components. Consult the DFE Ultralights and Rotax service manuals for details. 
 
The aircraft is subject to regular maintenance as described in the aircraft maintenance schedule in 
the Technical Record. 
 

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS 

 
FUEL

 

 
Type – Mogas minimum AKI 87 (Regular Grade) or Aviation Grade 100/130 Octane  
 
Total Fuel Tank Capacity - 9 US Gallons 34 litres (4.5 US gallons, 17 litres, in each tank) 
 

OIL 

 
Type – Super Two stroke oil ASTM/CEC standards API-TC automatically injected at 2% (50:1) 
above 3000 rpm and 1.4% (70:1) below 3000 rpm, via the integral oil injection pump. 
 
Oil tank capacity - 2 litres 
 

TIRES 

 
Type -  Main – 20 inch BMX Bicycle tires 

Nose – 16 inch BMX Bicycle tire 

 
Pressure - 

40 - 65 psi 

 

AIR FILTER 

 

Air Filter -  

K&N SP-2707 Rotax P/N 825 766 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Ascender III-C 2001

Page 1: ...As sc ce en nd de er r I II II I C C P Pi il lo ot t s s O Op pe er ra at ti in ng g H Ha an nd db bo oo ok k Applicable to Serial Number ARZ01 Registration C IZZZ Version 1 27 August 2004 Pilot s Op...

Page 2: ...er III C Serial Number ARZ01 registered C IZZZ equipped with a Rotax 503 DCDI engine All placards and operating limitations MUST be adhered to INTERPRETATION The words WARNING CAUTION and NOTE are use...

Page 3: ...3 DFE Ascender III C General Arrangement Photos Pilot s Operating Handbook DFE Ultralights Ascender III C...

Page 4: ...DURING START ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT ENGINE MALFUNCTION ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF ENGINE AIR RESTART PARTIAL POWER LOSS ROUGH RUNNING LANDING EMERGENCIES PRECAUTIONARY LANDING APPROACH FORCED LANDING C...

Page 5: ...SPEEDS TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE CLIMB PERFORMANCE CRUISE PERFORMANCE LANDING PERFORMANCE SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE GENERAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE LOADING PROCEDURES SAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM LOADING GRAPH SECTIO...

Page 6: ...M BATTERY BRAKES TIRES ENGINE LUBRICATION GEARBOX LUBRICATION ENGINE AIR FILTER CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACE WINDSHIELD ENGINE SEATS STORAGE This Handbook will be revised as necessary based on service in...

Page 7: ...tegory Day VFR flight only is approved in accordance with 1 CAR 602 29 Hang Glider and Ultra light Aeroplane Operation 2 The Transport Canada Ultra light Transition Strategy Future regulatory requirem...

Page 8: ...red line rpm 6800 for 5 minutes Maximum continuous rpm 6500 Cylinder Head Temperature Normal Range green arc 350 430 0 F Maximum red line 480 0 F Maximum difference allowed between cylinders 34 F 0 Ex...

Page 9: ...um Forward 95 6 inches N NO O OT TE E E All measurements are aft of the datum line which is the canard boom tube leading edge See SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE for the flight envelope and loading instr...

Page 10: ...ourse of action It is considered mandatory that the pilot be familiar with this entire handbook in particular this section prior to flight N NO O OT TE E E All airspeeds in this handbook are indicated...

Page 11: ...permits 1 Ignition Switches BOTH ON If a restart is not achieved 1 Select most favorable landing area straight ahead W W WA A AR R RN N NI I IN N NG G G Maintain flying speed at all times and do not a...

Page 12: ...point of landing Maintain a higher and closer pattern than normal making allowance for wind 1 Airspeed Maintain 40 45 MPH 2 Radio MAYDAY 121 5 MHz or current ATC frequency 3 Attempt to position the a...

Page 13: ...e stall to provide the pilot with an adequate warning When solo the main wing will stall first resulting in a pitch down moment Tip rudder roll control response in a fully stalled condition is maintai...

Page 14: ...emergency and normal exits 2 The location and means of operation of safety belts shoulder harnesses and restraint devices 3 The stowage of carry on baggage 4 Prohibition against smoking 5 First aid k...

Page 15: ...car top of front strut wingnut 22 Side car top of diagonal brace wingnut 23 Side car bottom of diagonal brace wingnut 24 Side car joiner plug front wingnut 25 Side car joiner plug rear wingnut 26 Sid...

Page 16: ...K for time until maintenance required 2 Cockpit area a Ignition Switches OFF Guards up b Seats CHECK condition security c Seat pockets SECURITY and contents d Rear carry through left wingnut CHECK con...

Page 17: ...se Plate Pip Pin CHECK condition security 3 Right Wing a Cables CHECK secure b King Post CHECK condition security c Zippers OPEN d Compression struts CHECK condition security e Spar outboard attachmen...

Page 18: ...curity m Fuel pump impulse hose CHECK condition security n Fuel lines CHECK condition security o Ignition boxes CHECK condition security p Ignition system wires CHECK condition security q Engine ROTAT...

Page 19: ...cable to winglet left clevis pin clevis pin CHECK condition security o Tip Rudder CHECK condition freedom of movement security of control cable p Wing Tip CHECK condition q Tip rib left front wingnut...

Page 20: ...10 Throttle 2500 rpm until operating temps reached 11 Harness FASTENED 12 Radio Intercom GPS ON 13 Eye protection ON 14 Helmets ON chinstraps fastened 15 Gloves ON The use of the engine fuel primer wi...

Page 21: ...F NORMAL 1 Throttle FULL OPEN applying smoothly 2 Engine Instruments CHECK normal indications 3 Attitude Hold slight back elevator 4 Lift Off 35 40 MPH 5 Climb 40 50 MPH Takeoff characteristics are co...

Page 22: ...or maximum performance climb use full throttle and the following conditions BEST RATE OF CLIMB BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB 1 Airspeed 35 MPH CRUISE 1 Level Off TRIM 2 Airspeed ACCELERATE to desired cruise air...

Page 23: ...ld be avoided whenever possible Into wind landings are possible at most airfields as winds will reduce landing distances considerably If landing crosswind is unavoidable steering into the wind at touc...

Page 24: ...T 9 Engine bungs INSTALL N NO O OT TE E E If high winds are anticipated the aircraft should be hangared or folded up If the aircraft must be left outside park into the wind and use tie downs for secur...

Page 25: ...d engine in good operating condition All information is corrected for standard atmospheric conditions AIRSPEED CORRECTION The Hall tube type airspeed indicator when installed at the end of the canard...

Page 26: ...5000 70 10 litres hr 3 0 hrs 133 sm Two place 1000 feet 50 mph 5200 74 11 litres hr 2 5 hrs 129 sm RPM HP Power Torque ft lb Torque 3000 7 14 11 27 3250 9 18 15 37 3500 12 24 18 44 3750 15 30 20 49 4...

Page 27: ...nd Balance Form All additional changes to the aircraft s empty weight and C of G after the time of construction must also be entered in the Weight and Balance Form From this information and the follow...

Page 28: ...and Balance Form determine the weight and the moment of the following items and enter these figures on the Sample Loading Problem a Pilot b Co Pilot or Student c Fuel 9 US Gals 54 lbs Useable d Baggag...

Page 29: ...ces should the aircraft be flown in an out of limits condition SAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM Item Weight Arm Moment Aircraft empty 306 105 1 32169 0 Fuel 9 US Gal 54 107 0 5778 0 Pilot 185 86 5 16002 5 Co pi...

Page 30: ...53 5 Wing chord root inches 67 Wing chord mean inches 60 25 Wing height tip feet 6 9 5 Wing Sweep degrees 18 Wing Dihedral degrees 6 Wing Root Incidence degrees 7 5 Canard height feet 3 7 Canard span...

Page 31: ...310 Gross weight lbs 750 Useful load lbs 440 Payload lbs 386 AIRCRAFT FILE The aircraft file includes the required documents that must be in the aircraft or available upon request These items will re...

Page 32: ...ats Seat Security The P112 310 cross country seats were modified by adding six brass grommets to the outside surfaces to facilitate securing with four wraps of 175 lb test cord to prevent in flight se...

Page 33: ...e good takeoff and cruise performance The two stroke injection oil system controls the oil quantity automatically by an internal engine driven gear pump and cable that senses throttle position The oil...

Page 34: ...e choke control is located on the left main strut and is used for engine starting Stopping the engine is accomplished by momentarily engaging the choke and then turning off both ignition switches The...

Page 35: ...g created by the deployed tip rudder induces a yawing motion Due to the Ascender s dihedral of 60 and wing sweep angle of 180 this yaw results in a coupled rolling motion In flight the two motions hap...

Page 36: ...ounted on the right side of the engine mount plate Fuel quantity is registered by observing the fuel level in the translucent tanks Calibration markings are provided on the rear of the right tank in l...

Page 37: ...stopwatch is co mounted The engine instruments are mounted in an instrument panel located on the sidecar diagonal brace The installed instruments include a tachometer dual cylinder head temperature CH...

Page 38: ...of the pilot The BRS system has been demonstrated to be effective at altitudes as low as 150 feet and is designed to produce descent rates of 15 30 fps 22 44 MPH For the BRS system to operate the safe...

Page 39: ...scribed in the aircraft maintenance schedule in the Technical Record SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS FUEL Type Mogas minimum AKI 87 Regular Grade or Aviation Grade 100 130 Octane Total Fuel Tank Capacity 9 U...

Page 40: ...e lifted by hand and a suitable support placed under the hang tubes The main wheels can be raised by jacking at the axle Place a suitable support under the main gear axle MOORING In the event of high...

Page 41: ...ler neck The fuel caps must be properly secured when fueling is completed TIRES Tire condition should be checked during preflight If the tire tread is no longer visible it should be replaced Inflate t...

Page 42: ...The engine can be washed down with a commercial engine solvent or degreaser Avoid excessive contact of solvents on the electrical components such as the magneto and ignition system SEATS The seats can...

Page 43: ...temps reached 11 Seat Belts Shoulder Harness FASTENED 12 Radio Intercom GPS ON 13 Eye protection ON 14 Helmets ON chinstraps fastened 15 Gloves ON BEFORE TAKEOFF 1 Flight Controls CHECK freedom of mov...

Page 44: ...lights Ascender III C 1 RPM 3000 for two minutes 2 Radio Intercom GPS OFF 3 Choke ACTIVATE momentarily 4 Ignition switches OFF 5 Propeller STOPPED 6 Controls SECURE 7 Wheels CHOCKED 8 Wing Nose boom T...

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