Section 907
Smoke System
Page Date: 19. February 2014
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Pilot´s Operating Handbook US
EXTRA 330LX
907
SMOKE SYSTEM
907.1
GENERAL
For performing at airshows, the EXTRA 330LX may optionally be equipped with a smoke
system.
907.2
LIMITATIONS
For safe operation of the smoke system the following limitations have to be considered:
1) The
load factor
and "
MTOW
" are limited to:
+8g/-8g at 870kg (ACRO II, limited to single seat operation), and
+6g/-6g at 950kg (ACRO III)
2)
Specification
of the smoke oil: straight paraffin oil, viscosity
30-50 cSt at 20°C (68°F),
initial boiling point >330°C (626°F)
For example:
Fauth FC05, Texaco Canopus 13
or equivalent
3) Local
airfield
and
weather conditions
have to be considered:
For the prevention of a fire alarm, inform the flight control before you activate the
smoke system
4) Recommended
Manifold pressure
:
min. 20" Hg
5) The activation of the smoke system
on ground is only allowable for a brief system
test
.
6) Wearing a parachute is strongly recommended.
Operating Markings & Placards:
907.3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FAILURE OF THE SMOKE-SYSTEM
1. Switch "SMOKE ARM" and "SMOKE REFILL": OFF
2. Circuit breaker
PULL
On switch of
the throttle
lever
ON
OFF
External: Next to the quick
connector at the fuselage bottom
SMOKE-OIL
(straight paraffin oil)
40cSt, 31L, 8.2 USG
ON
ON
On instrument panel
above control switch row
For SINGLE PUMP SYSTEM:
On instrument panel
above circuit breaker row.
SMOKE
SYSTEM
OFF
OFF
SMOKE
SMOKE
ARM
REFILL
On instrument panel
below control switch row
BREAKER
On instrument panel
below circuit breaker row
Summary of Contents for 330lx
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