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Identification:         POH_SS_LSA Rev.0 
Page:                                          57 of 71 
Date:                                         11/10/07 
Issued:                                   M. Fiorindo 
Verified:                                M. Fiorindo 
Approved:                              C. Pinzana 

 
Revision Description:

 

New manual issue 

 

Pilot Operating Handbook and 

Training Manual 

FLY SYNTHESIS 

STORCH S 500 LSA 

(for Rotax 912 UL and  

Jabiru 2200 engines versions

)

 

 

 

Provincial Road n.78 Km 12.150 
33050 Mortegliano (UD) – Italy 
Tel. +39.(0)432.992482 – +39.(0)432.993557 
Fax +39.(0)432.931280 
Sito web: 

www.flysynthesis.com

 

e-mail: 

[email protected]

 

 

 

Empennage (VIII) 

Vertical fin  

 

 absence of buckling, absence of delaminations, check all rivets 

Rudder  

 

 absence of delaminations, hinges fixed correctly  

 

Lower the tail of the aircraft to lift the nose wheel, check the free movement of the rudder, any problem on the 
hinge. 
 

Bowden cables   

 fixed correctly. 

Stabilator 

              free movement during all travel range, absence of buckling, absence of delaminations 

Stabilator hinge  

 absence of delaminations, fixed correctly, no play 

Balancing mass  

 fixed, no play 

Hinge pins 

 

 fixed correctly 

Empennage (IX) 

Trim tab 

 

 free movement, absence of defects, no play. 

Stabilator trailing edge   absence of delaminations 

 

 

 

Fusolage: tail beam (X) 

Repeat point (VII) 

Left main landing gear (XI) 

Repeat point (VI) 

Left wing: rearward side (XII) 

Repeat point (V) 

Left wing: forward side (XIII) 

Repeat point (IV) 

Check inside cabin (XIV) 

Instruments panel 

 

 

fixed correctly, all placards 

Master switch ON 

 

 

all instruments ON 

Master switch OFF 

 

 

all instruments OFF 

Control Stick 

 

 

 

free movement, fixed correctly in its support 

Rudder pedals  no  distorsion,  no  signs  of  cracks,  correct  functionality,  fixed  correctly  in  its  support,  correct 
functionality of centring system. 
Throttle & choke levers   

free movement, fixed correctly in the support 

Brake lever and parking brake  Remove parking brake lock, check lever functionality. Insert parking brake. 
Trim lever 

 

 

 

check correct functionality 

Safety belts 

                                      check correct functionality 

Seats    

 

 

 

fixed correctly.   

Windshield  

 

 

 

clean, fixed correctly on fusolage 

Doors   

 

 

 

clean, fixed correctly on fusolage, check locking system 

Luggage 

 

  

 

secured.  

Weight&balance 

 

 

calculated.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Storch S 500 LSA

Page 1: ...ions 00 11 10 07 Complete manual revision M Fiorindo M Fiorindo C Pinzana Num Date Description Issued Verified Approved REVISION FlySynthesis s r l reserves it to terms of law the exclusive ownership...

Page 2: ...nd Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis...

Page 3: ...d recorded in the table under log of amendments of this manual by the owner user DEFINITIONS Definitions used in this handbook such as WARNING CAUTION and NOTE are employed in the following context WA...

Page 4: ...Pilot Operating Handbook and Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 99...

Page 5: ...0 1 08 11 10 07 0 7 48 11 10 07 0 1 09 11 10 07 0 7 49 11 10 07 0 1 10 11 10 07 0 7 50 11 10 07 0 1 11 11 10 07 0 8 51 11 10 07 0 1 12 11 10 07 0 8 52 11 10 07 0 2 13 11 10 07 0 8 53 11 10 07 0 2 14...

Page 6: ...ons Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis com INDEX Title Section Pag...

Page 7: ...NTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web ww...

Page 8: ...manual FLYSYNTHESIS S r l reserves it to terms of law the exclusive ownership of this manual and also forbids the partial or integral reproduction of it and however to communicate it to competing firm...

Page 9: ...ith rudder Surface 1 120 m2 Height 1 280 m Mean chord 1 930 m Rudder Surface 0 600 m2 Height 1 200 m Mean chord 0 480 m Travel 22 WEIGHTS Rotax 912 UL Jabiru 2200 Empty weight 300 kg 297 kg Maximum al...

Page 10: ...ax 912 UL Type 4 strokes 4 cylinder horizontal opposed spark ignition engine liquid cooled cylinder heads ram air cooled cylinders two constant depression carburettors mechanical fuel pump dry sump fo...

Page 11: ...oved by the manufacturer and listed in appendix C of the maintenance manual Applicable to both engines INSTRUMENTS valid for Rotax 912 ULS and Jabiru 2200 engines Standard instruments air speed indica...

Page 12: ...ew manual issue Pilot Operating Handbook and Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy...

Page 13: ...78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis com SECTION 2 Limitations Title Page 2 1 Introdu...

Page 14: ...h 86 KTS 160 km h 86 KTS Never exceed this speed in turbolent air condition Va Manoeuvring speed 130 km h 70 KTS 130 km h 70 KTS Do not use full stick and full rudder deflections above this speed Vfe...

Page 15: ...ble type of oil See engine manual specifications ________________________________________________________________________ Propeller manufacturer DUC H lices GT Propellers Propeller model Carbon three...

Page 16: ...after a new weighing in the following case Substitution and or modify of one or plus accessories and equipment After painting or reparations of fusolage Weight and Centre Gravity position must be rep...

Page 17: ...m negative load factor 0 0 2 10 CREW The minimum crew for flight operations is a person The owner can choose the place of pilotage to the right or to the left The maximum number of people permitted on...

Page 18: ...Vmo Max Operating 86 Empty Weight 300 Va Min Maneuvering 70 Minimum Pilot 55 Vfe Max Full Flap 57 Maximum Pilot Vs Stall 35 passenger 180 Vso Stall with flap 32 AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES AND SPINS ARE PRO...

Page 19: ...ns Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis com SECTION 3 Emergency proc...

Page 20: ...ucet Close 2 Electric fuel pump Off 3 Cabin heating Off 4 Throttle All forward 5 Master switch OFF 6 Ignition magnets key OFF 7 Get out of aircraft immediatly 8 If possible use an extinguisher to exti...

Page 21: ...of fire on board Never perform a 180 turn from too low a height in an effort to return to the runway 3 4 DURING FLIGHT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE ROUGHNESS ENGINE SHUTDOWN 1 Throttle Check position...

Page 22: ...oltage if installed 2 Non essential electric equipment Off 3 Land ASAP A fully charged and functional battery should permit the operation of trim flap and aux electric fuel pump for about 20 minutes O...

Page 23: ...s 4 Verify that there is enough free space from obstacles for a safe landing 5 Land as normal but maintain a landing speed not less than 48 Knots LANDING WITH A DEFLATED TIRE 1 Landing as per normal c...

Page 24: ...hen the seat is tilted forward The emergency parachute is fixed to the aircraft through two Kevlar ropes attached with a special plate to main landing gear strut bolts The ropes passing through the in...

Page 25: ...ecrease 1 Carburetor heating system if installed On 2 Engine RPM Maintain the maximum continuous engine power 3 Cabin heating if installed On 4 Move all control surfaces to break potential icing forma...

Page 26: ...tax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info...

Page 27: ...mum demonstrated crosswind velocity 15 KTS 4 3 FUEL CIRCUIT DRAINING PROCEDURE AND REFUELLING OPERATIONS The fuel circuit draining procedure must be done before the first flight of the day 10 minutes...

Page 28: ...e mail info flysynthesis com 4 4 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION WARNING Before every flight pilot must check completely the airplane with great attention and accuracy In this section there is a standard pre fl...

Page 29: ...igns of cracks fixed correctly Fusolage right forward side III Upper cowling remove Oil tank check level for R 912UL remove the cap inside fusolage Coolant tank check level for R 912UL remove the cap...

Page 30: ...absence of buckling absence of delaminations Stabilator hinge absence of delaminations fixed correctly no play Balancing mass fixed no play Hinge pins fixed correctly Empennage IX Trim tab free movem...

Page 31: ...aucets LH open RH closed Trim Neutral ENGINE START Choke lever Engine cold ON all rearward Engine warm OFF all forward Electric fuel pump ON for 10 sec then OFF Throttle At minimum 1 cm Master key ON...

Page 32: ...ll forward check minimum All forward check minimum 5000 RPM 150 for 5 sec 3000 RPM 150 for 5 sec Check minimum RPM 1400 RPM 900 RPM CAUTION Don t apply full power before 60 C of CHT During taxing don...

Page 33: ...ower 3300 rpm Engine instruments Within limits Within limits WARNING Check frequently engine instruments do not overcome limits Check fuel tank level DESCENT Altimeter Setting Warm air at carburetto s...

Page 34: ...57 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis com AFTER LANDING Throttle Idle Flaps UP Electric fuel pump OFF Brakes Check functionality with warm brakes ENGINE SHUTDOW...

Page 35: ...ot Operating Handbook and Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482...

Page 36: ...accurate pre flight planning SCHEME OF TAKE OFF LANDING PHASES Figure 5 1 show the take off and landing phases and medium value recorded SPEED CONVERSION DENSITY ALTITUDE The density altitude chart f...

Page 37: ...0 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com...

Page 38: ...RCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthe...

Page 39: ...manual issue Pilot Operating Handbook and Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Te...

Page 40: ...ption New manual issue Pilot Operating Handbook and Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD...

Page 41: ...ption New manual issue Pilot Operating Handbook and Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD...

Page 42: ...manual issue Pilot Operating Handbook and Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Te...

Page 43: ...500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis co...

Page 44: ...Training Manual FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0...

Page 45: ...lled must be approved by the factory for the aircraft in question Must be included the brake fluid engine oil water coolant and the non usable fuel Must use three independent scales for each tire hori...

Page 46: ...m on the wing chord Where ML P2DX P2SX x X2 P1 x X1 Xt Xt MAC x 100 CG position in percentage to the wing chord ML Empty weight moment P2DX P2SX Weight measured on main wheel P1 Weight measured on nos...

Page 47: ...TORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynt...

Page 48: ...unning this can be fatal both for you and for other people animals in the aircraft vicinity Aircraft ground movement with engine off is as follows Remove the parking brake Take the aircraft for the ta...

Page 49: ...um cleaner CAUTION to avoid corrosion problems make sure that the metallic parts are not left damp The use of a water dispersant spray and or approved lubricant is advised 7 4 AIRCRAFT SERVICING Servi...

Page 50: ..._________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________...

Page 51: ...S STORCH S 500 LSA for Rotax 912 UL and Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flys...

Page 52: ...hin limits in green arc Trim Neutral ENGINE START Flight controls Free and full movement Choke lever Engine cold ON all rearward Check magnetos 3000 RPM maximum decrease Engine warm OFF all forward 30...

Page 53: ...brake check Check Flaps Up Final Approach speed 48 KTS Trim As necessary Touch down speed 40 KTS Speed Vx or Vy TOUCH GO Throttle As necessary Throttle All forward Max power Electric fuel pump Off Tri...

Page 54: ...e Within limits in green arc Trim Neutral ENGINE START Flight controls Free and full movement Choke lever Engine cold ON all rearward Check magnetos 2000 RPM maximum decrease Engine warm OFF all forwa...

Page 55: ...king brake check Check Flaps Up Final Approach speed 48 KTS Trim As necessary Touch down speed 40 KTS Speed Vx or Vy TOUCH GO Throttle As necessary Throttle All forward Max power Electric fuel pump Of...

Page 56: ...alignment Fusolage frontal side II Hub blades no signs of cracks clean Spinner no signs of cracks fixed correctly Fusolage right forward side III Upper cowling remove Oil tank check level for R 912UL...

Page 57: ...ay Balancing mass fixed no play Hinge pins fixed correctly Empennage IX Trim tab free movement absence of defects no play Stabilator trailing edge absence of delaminations Fusolage tail beam X Repeat...

Page 58: ...12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis com FLY SYNTHESIS STORCH S 500 LSA TRAINING MANUAL for...

Page 59: ...Jabiru 2200 engines versions Provincial Road n 78 Km 12 150 33050 Mortegliano UD Italy Tel 39 0 432 992482 39 0 432 993557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis co...

Page 60: ...93557 Fax 39 0 432 931280 Sito web www flysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis com SECTION 1 General information Title Page 1 Introduction 61 1 1 Notice to operators 61 2 Fuel and Fuel Oil Consumpti...

Page 61: ...by the instrument markings placards operating manual and this flight training supplement 1 1 NOTICE TO OPERATORS 1 Unless fitted with the optional flight timer operated by an air switch the standard H...

Page 62: ...ty of damage to the flight control mechanism 2 FUEL AND FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION This section relates to Fuel Oil consumption type and capacity Rotax 912 UL Jabiru 2200A Economy cruise 16 Litres p h N A F...

Page 63: ...l measuring dip stick to determine approximate quantity In most cases a ladder may be required for bowser filling CAUTION If an Earth cable is available at the refueling station it must be connected t...

Page 64: ...m mark Prior to longer periods of operation ensure that the oil level is at least up to the mid position Oil Quantity Normal Rotax 3 0 liters Jabiru 3 4 liters Minimum oil consumption 0 1 l hr 0 1 l h...

Page 65: ...pressure with the engine pump and or aux electric fuel pump in use This fuel pressure indicator is a mechanical unit A standard sealed accumulating hours meter Hobbs meter counts the total time the ig...

Page 66: ...lysynthesis com e mail info flysynthesis com Pic 1 Hoisting on board Pic 2 Do Not use the wheel fairing as a means of hoisting into the cabin 5 1 CABIN DOOR OPERATION The Storch doors are made from co...

Page 67: ...t to the stabilator The mechanical trim is achieved by changing the zero position of the geared tab The manual trim lever is positioned centrally above the head of the pilot and it moves the trim thro...

Page 68: ...earbox located within the right hand wing See pic 1 below The motor through the reduction gearbox and a screw jack transmits the motion into the flaps interconnecting torque shafts An angular position...

Page 69: ...wheel tire 15x6x6 inflation pressure 2 2 2 4 bar 32 35 psi Nose wheel tire 4 00x4 100 75 5 inflation pressure 1 8 bar 26 1 psi NOTE When doing long distance cross country exercises it would be advisa...

Page 70: ...er root nearest the spinner See pic 2 below When the aircraft is in its desired place operate the parking brake or if hangared use wheel chocks WARNING DO NOT apply excessive force on the front wheel...

Page 71: ...e mail info flysynthesis com Pic 1 Wing tied down example Pic 2 Control stick fastened 8 RECOMMENDED ON BOARD TOOLS The Storch utilises metric fasteners throughout the aircraft and with a small list...

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