Airplane Manual FK 12 S2
FK Lightplanes
Revision FE
System Description
page 7-2
Controls to operate flaps, throttle and trim are located at the sidewall.
Controls to operate rescue system, choke, cabin heat and carburetor heat
are located at the center console. The brake handle for both wheels is at the
control stick, or the aircraft is equipped with single wheel brakes activated by
the rudder pedals.
This describes a standard equipment, on request there are different options
available.
7.3.
Rescue system
The FK 12 is equipped with a rescue system mounted into the fuselage
ahead of the firewall. Only container systems are allowed. The installation
can be seen from the picture. The middle of the canister cap has to be
155mm in front of the firewall.
Detailed information concerning max. speed, capacity and maintenance
cycles are provided in the respective rescue system manual.
The system is activated by pulling the red handle in front of the pilot at the
center console. Optional, a second handle is installed in front of the forward
seat.
The safety pin
must
be removed before flight.
The safety pin should be
replaced during storage / parking of the aircraft to avoid inadvertent
activation.
