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SkyRanger Nynja 600 Operators Manual issue 1

SkyRanger Nynja 600 Operators & Maintenance Manual

G - _ _ _ _ Serial No.: _ _ _ _ _ _

Manufacturer

Flylight Airsports Ltd

DAI/9967/18

Sywell Aerodrome,

Sywell, Northants, NN6 0BT

United Kingdom

This manual is approved for use with SkyRanger Nynja aircraft constructed by Flylight

Airsports and issued with a United Kingdom Type Approved Permit to Fly. It must remain

with the aircraft, and not be amended or altered without authority from the manufacturer.

All pilots should read this manual before flying as pilot in command of the aircraft to which

it refers.

Summary of Contents for SkyRanger Nynja 600

Page 1: ...l Northants NN6 0BT United Kingdom This manual is approved for use with SkyRanger Nynja aircraft constructed by Flylight Airsports and issued with a United Kingdom Type Approved Permit to Fly It must...

Page 2: ...SkyRanger Nynja 600 Operators Manual issue 1 2 1600...

Page 3: ...3 7 Rigging and De rigging 25 8 Weight and Balance 27 9 Maintenance 31 10 Repairs 45 11 Trim and tuning 47 12 Vital Statistics 49 13 Air Speed Calibration 50 14 Example Placards 51 Annex A Engine Manu...

Page 4: ...SkyRanger Nynja 600 Operators Manual issue 1 4 TABLE OF AMENDMENTS Reference Changes incorporated Approved date Issue 1 Initial issue for SkyRanger Nynja 600 11 02 2022...

Page 5: ...ngly recommended and to carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs 1 4 The license required to fly the Nynja 600 in the UK is an NPPL with a microlight rating and where applicable with difference...

Page 6: ...up to the full 600kg MTOM 2 2 Construction The Nynja 600 is predominately constructed of pin jointed straight aluminium tubes with wings and tail covered with pre sewn polyester or optional laminate...

Page 7: ...ricted return allows fuel flow back from the engine compartment to the fuel tanks 2 4 4 The tank outlet has a strainer and an additional fuel filter is used in the supply line 2 5 Electrical system 2...

Page 8: ...ated Airspeed CAS the calibration data in Section 13 may be used The difference between IAS and CAS is basically the accuracy of the Pitot static system 3 3 Operational Limitations 3 3 1 The Nynja mus...

Page 9: ...t speed 78 kn 90 mph Speed for best rate of climb VY 65 kn 75 mph Speed for best climb angle VX 57 kn 65 mph Speed for best glide angle 58 kn 67 mph Speed for minimum sink 48 kn 55 mph 3 4 2 Maximum B...

Page 10: ...ed against Take care not to push on fairings or directly on fabric areas Ground towing should not be done without using a system approved by the manufacturer 4 2 Starting 4 2 1 Before starting the eng...

Page 11: ...k walking pace somewhat less if the surface is rough Steering is effected through the rudder pedals which are linked directly to the nosewheel The turning circle normally is around 20 feet in diameter...

Page 12: ...iceable Check engine instruments are serviceable oil above min temp of 500C Check choke is OFF Set 3000 RPM and check each ignition in turn max RPM drop 150 Check for smooth idle around 1500 1700 RPM...

Page 13: ...peed for best rate of climb 65kn 75mph the nose is high and may obscure forwards view especially if flown at light weight Therefore it is recommended to periodically weave or lower the nose to clear t...

Page 14: ...t CR flap 4 7 2 It is important to always pick an abort point before attempting to take off from a soft field If the aircraft approaches the abort point before lifting the takeoff should be aborted by...

Page 15: ...to balloon and will cause more runway than expected to be used 4 10 Short field landing 4 10 1 Select full flap LD position and set up a powered approach at around 46 52 kn 53 60 mph Use power adjustm...

Page 16: ...ith the runway Round out and hold off like this and touchdown into wind wheel first Try to land after a short hold off without allowing the airspeed to decay too much This will assist in maintaining g...

Page 17: ...d at 600 bank with no flap will rise to 60 kn 69 mph at 600Kg takeoff weight 4 15 Flight in Turbulence The Nynja has powerful controls and handles turbulence well However in turbulence do not fly abov...

Page 18: ...craft can safely be stalled at higher deceleration rates of up to a maximum of 3kn sec and within a max pitch up attitude of 450 At these higher deceleration rates higher pitch attitudes expect more a...

Page 19: ...dency Once the aircraft is safely above the stalling speed co ordinated aileron and rudder can be used to level the wings 4 17 Aerobatics Aerobatics are not permitted in this aircraft 4 18 Departures...

Page 20: ...opened in flight they must be latched on the wing mounted hooks Failure to do this can result in the door unexpectedly slamming shut during flight out of balance sideslips 4 19 2 Pilots should be awar...

Page 21: ...f around 8 5 to 1 may be expected Flying a little slower at 48 kn 55 mph will give the minimum descent rate min sink of around 580FPM 5 4 Cruise The Nynja 600 can cruise at a large range of airspeeds...

Page 22: ...iply by 1 2 for every 4 knots of wind Now to be sure multiply by 1 33 to take into account that you may not fly the aeroplane as well as the company test pilot did when he worked out the values in the...

Page 23: ...pt re start e g ignition switches fuel cock switch on electric pump if field is flat land into wind otherwise uphill Use brakes as appropriate 6 4 Engine Fire in Flight Close fuel cock Switch off elec...

Page 24: ...removed immediately prior to flight and reinserted immediately after flight add this to your pre and post flight checklist 6 10 2 If an AMTRPS is fitted to this aircraft the manual should be annexed t...

Page 25: ...nspection of all nuts and bolts cable routing and attachments Note that whist fitting the wing it must be held up at the tip until the wing root fittings and lift struts are attached Lowering the wing...

Page 26: ...inspection should be carried out by a qualified person and recorded in the airframe log book with signatures from both parties See 9 3 2 for more information 7 5 Use of wing fold mechanism Use of the...

Page 27: ...ands off stability will be reduced Flying outside of the permitted CG limits at either extreme is potentially extremely dangerous and should not be attempted in any circumstance 8 2 CG Datum The Nynja...

Page 28: ...g with 30Kg of fuel and 10 kg of baggage Item weight arm Moment weight x arm Empty weight 288 0 353 102 Crew 200 0 15 0 22 30 Fuel 30 0 35 10 5 Baggage 10 0 35 3 5 Other Total weight 528 Total moment...

Page 29: ...ght Total moment CG position Total moment Total empty weight _____________ ____________ _____________ limits 0 197 to 0 367 Item weight arm Moment weight x arm Empty weight Crew 0 15 0 22 Fuel 0 35 Ba...

Page 30: ...ght Total moment CG position Total moment Total empty weight _____________ ____________ _____________ limits 0 197 to 0 367 Item weight arm Moment weight x arm Empty weight Crew 0 15 0 22 Fuel 0 35 Ba...

Page 31: ...ty should limit themselves to the simple maintenance actions and engage suitably skilled persons to undertake the more complex tasks No specific qualifications are legally required for persons carryin...

Page 32: ...Examples of tasks that are considered flight critical are Dis reassembly of control systems or primary structure outside of normal re de rigging Maintenance by replacement of primary structure Mainten...

Page 33: ...l permit inspection or 100 hours whichever comes sooner This inspection may be also be extended by 10 10 hours if required This check should include all the 50 hour and 100 items and higher life items...

Page 34: ...and cables Underside If the aircraft has not flown within 24 hrs drain a small amount of fuel from the drain tap using a standard tool and check for water Engine bay Remove cowling Check all items as...

Page 35: ...bles Trim tab horn cables and springs Rudder and hinges horns and cables Condition of tail surface coverings and fin composite fairings General alignment of vertical and horizontal tail surfaces Condi...

Page 36: ...ndition cracks in lexan operation of latches 50hrs Check windscreen for security and condition cracks in lexan 50hrs Undercarriage required tick Check main gear leg for distortion and clamping assembl...

Page 37: ...teners for condition and security 50hrs Check lift struts for straightness dents corrosion and fretting security and condition of fasteners 50hrs Check jury struts for straightness dents corrosion and...

Page 38: ...ee 50hrs Check condition of hinges 50hrs Lubricate hinges multi purpose or silicon grease or small drop of light oil 50hrs Check rudder operation push tail down to free nosewheel no excessive friction...

Page 39: ...ttachment bolts 1000hrs Replace wing fold spar attachment pins 500hrs Replace control stick pivot bolt 1000hrs Replace control stick torque tube forward hinge bolt 1000hrs Replace all Control cables e...

Page 40: ...n In addition it should also be done after each 100 hours of flight or after each 20 days of accumulated outside storage such as resulting from touring use whichever accumulates the sooner 9 10 4 The...

Page 41: ...otection we recommend ACF50 anti corrosion fluid be liberally applied periodically to the airframe components This can be applied to a cloth and rubbed on much like a polishing operation Use the aeros...

Page 42: ...ting structure Movement confined to rubber flexing is fine Clear movement of the whole rubber parts relative to the hole in the mounting structure indicates that the rubber should be replaced 9 14 Fue...

Page 43: ...This may not be readily apparent from an external inspection The weakest part is where the leg wastes down in size to accept the suspension rubbers If it bends here it will usually result in increased...

Page 44: ...er and should be closely monitored for signs of corrosion or other distress that will indicate a strip is required 9 16 2 Essentially then it will be on condition but don t extend this simply for fina...

Page 45: ...um tubes 10 4 Repair by replacement is the usual course of action and as such requires no special additional approval However repair of a particular part by rework reinforcement welding etc is classif...

Page 46: ...culty of safely disconnecting and removing jump leads and jumper battery with engine running and prop turning 10 10 Puncture repairs repairs to Tyres An inner tube puncture may be repaired If there is...

Page 47: ...roll trim due to variation in lateral CG for instance when flown solo Vs dual Different power settings can also affect lateral trim due to torque effects Roll trim should therefore be assessed in str...

Page 48: ...he aircraft will want to yaw in response to power setting Trim should be assessed in straight and level flight at typical cruise power setting airspeed If the aircraft has a tendency to yaw nose left...

Page 49: ...andbook The following describes the basic dimensions of the aircraft Length 5 9m Height 2 4m Span 8 5m Mean chord 1 5m Wing area 12 8m2 Dihedral angle 1 20 Sweepback angle 00 Washout 0 10 Fin area 0 4...

Page 50: ...40 2 46 2 50 48 5 55 8 60 56 8 65 4 70 65 2 75 0 80 73 5 84 6 90 81 8 94 1 100 90 1 103 7 110 98 5 113 3 Kn CAS 37 41 47 54 55 61 70 72 82 100 117 calibrated VS0 VS1 min approach best climb VFE doors...

Page 51: ...mph 67 mph 47 mph 42 mph 60 4 2g ____ kg 600 kg 55 kg 120 kg in each seat Aerobatics and deliberate spinning prohibited For knots ASI SkyRanger Nynja Engine Registration All speeds Indicated Air Spee...

Page 52: ...near to filler cap Rotax 912UL 01 90 RON 912ULS 01 95 RON d ASI Markings The ASI must be marked with the main IAS limiting speeds as follows o VSO to VFE white arc o VFE to VA green arc o VA to VNE y...

Page 53: ...per cabin tube to be visible when the wing is pulled out j Two piece doors if fitted A placard or an entry on placard a above showing a maximum door open speed of 90mph 78 kn k Occupant Warnings A pla...

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Page 55: ...SkyRanger Nynja 600 Operators Manual issue 1 55 ANNEX A ENGINE MANUAL The operators and maintenance manual for the engine fitted to this aircraft is to follow this page...

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Page 57: ...SkyRanger Nynja 600 Operators Manual issue 1 57 ANNEX B WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT Forms BMAA AW 028 completed for this aircraft are to follow this page...

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Page 59: ...DIFICATIONS FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE INITIAL PERMIT ISSUE Note optional modification reference as recorded in TADS or note MAAN or AAN number and attach approval document following this page Modi...

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Page 61: ...SkyRanger Nynja 600 Operators Manual issue 1 61 ANNEX D INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALS FOR OTHER DEVICES FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT No Description Issue or date Approval Mod No or original equipment...

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