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Skyranger Swift Operators Manual (issue 3)

Skyranger Swift Operators Manual

G_______ Serial No.: BMAA/HB/_ _ _

Approving Authority

British Microlight Aircraft Association

The Bullring, Deddington, Banbury

Oxon, OX15 0TT, United Kingdom

by delegation from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority

Manufacturer

Flylight Airsports Ltd, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell Northants NN6 0BT

This manual is approved for use with Skyranger Swift aircraft issued with a United Kingdom

type accepted (amateur-built) Permit to Fly. It must remain with the aircraft, and not be

amended or altered without authority from the manufacturer in conjunction with the BMAA

or UK CAA.

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

it refers.

Summary of Contents for Skyranger Swift

Page 1: ...Aviation Authority Manufacturer Flylight Airsports Ltd Sywell Aerodrome Sywell Northants NN6 0BT This manual is approved for use with Skyranger Swift aircraft issued with a United Kingdom type accepte...

Page 2: ...Skyranger Swift Operators Manual issue 3 2...

Page 3: ...0 9 8 Routine maintenance worksheet 32 10 Repairs 40 11 Trim and tuning 42 12 Vital Statistics 44 Annex A The BMAA Airworthiness Approval Note recommending issue of a permit to fly Annex B Engine Manu...

Page 4: ...issue 3 4 TABLE OF AMENDMENTS Reference Changes incorporated date Issue 3 Revision of maintenance requirements and worksheet Addition of trim and tuning section Description of fuel system many other s...

Page 5: ...to carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs Manuals exist for this aircraft for use overseas which also include guidance on fitting modifications All modifications to a British Skyranger Swift...

Page 6: ...on structural glassfibre panels 2 3 Flying Controls 2 3 1 Pitch control is by fore aft movement of the control stick with movement transmitted to a conventional elevator through cables 2 3 2 Pitch tri...

Page 7: ...ment purposes 2 4 2 Fuel is drawn from a single outlet through a single fuel tap which isolates all supply 2 4 3 Fuel is pumped by an engine driven mechanical fuel pump and an optional electrical back...

Page 8: ...Airspeed your aircraft may have an instrument in mph and in any case will read IAS Indicated Airspeed The difference between IAS and CAS is basically the accuracy of your Pitot static system The IAS l...

Page 9: ...HADS HM4 Latest issues of which are available on the BMAA website 3 3 5 It is recommended that the Skyranger Swift is not flown where a crosswind component above 15 knots is predicted 3 3 6 Do not fl...

Page 10: ...maintenance section 4 2 Starting 4 2 1 Before starting the engine ensure that the max takeoff weight will not be exceeded from fuel weight placard 4 2 2 The BMAA standard manual pre start checks STAIP...

Page 11: ...t like the Skyranger Swift can be blown over in winds over 25knots It is imperative that when taxiing in strong winds that the correct control placements are used When the wind is from the forward qua...

Page 12: ...ceable Check engine instruments are serviceable minimum operating temps 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 Incr...

Page 13: ...ch will require a gentle push on the stick to maintain a constant airspeed Therefore after the flap change re trimming may be required 4 5 5 When in the climb due to the excellent climb rate the nose...

Page 14: ...und effect before adopting the climbing attitude At 200 feet AGL select 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 appr...

Page 15: ...and this may cause a tendency 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 45 50...

Page 16: ...e with 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 maintainin...

Page 17: ...bank angle The stalling speed at 600 bank with no flap will rise to 52 knots CAS IAS at 450Kg takeoff weight 4 15 Flight in Turbulence The Skyranger Swift has powerful controls and handles turbulence...

Page 18: ...arked by a mushing descent in heavy buffet or nose drop 4 16 3 Recovery Recovery should be made in the standard manner by moving the stick forwards to reduce angle of attack whilst simultaneously appl...

Page 19: ...tics are not permitted in this aircraft 4 18 Departures from Controlled Flight 4 18 1 The Spin Deliberate spinning is prohibited However it is possible through gross mishandling of the aircraft to ina...

Page 20: ...slips 4 19 2 Pilots should be aware that as the doors are opened the aircraft will experience a tendency to pitch up slightly and re establish trim some 5kn or so slower 4 19 3 The Skyranger Swift can...

Page 21: ...ur problems out Although climb performance may change between aircraft the best climb speeds should not vary significantly Specific performance figures for your aircraft will be in Annex A 5 3 Glide S...

Page 22: ...ell as the company test pilot did when he worked out the values in the manual 5 6 Landing performance Landing performance for short dry grass for your aircraft are contained in Annex A Using the figur...

Page 23: ...mpt re start e g ignition switches fuel cock lack of fuel pressure if field is flat land into wind otherwise uphill Use brakes as appropriate 6 4 Engine Fire in Flight Close fuel cock Switch off elect...

Page 24: ...io carried 6 10 1 Activation handle securing pin should be removed immediately prior to flight and reinserted immediately after flight add this to your pre and post flight checklist 6 10 2 If an AMTRP...

Page 25: ...lacard in cockpit on central upright Final inspection of all nuts and bolts cable routing and attachments 7 2 To remove the wings Disconnect aileron cables Disconnect pitot line Disconnect flap pushro...

Page 26: ...o at aft Cg the hands 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 C...

Page 27: ...y 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 carrying...

Page 28: ...imary structure Maintenance by replacement of control systems 9 4 Sourcing parts 9 4 1 Unique airframe parts must be purchased from the manufacturer or another organization approved by the BMAA for ma...

Page 29: ...his inspection may be also be extended by 10 10 hours if required 9 6 2 These hours are airframe hours which are flight hours If the aircraft is operated from a rough surface then it is recommended ai...

Page 30: ...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 in engine manual at Annex B Check security of all e...

Page 31: ...d cables Trim tab horn and cables Rudder and hinges horns and cables Condition of tail surface coverings General alignment of vertical and horizontal tail surfaces Condition of bracing wires and their...

Page 32: ...condition 50hrs Check doors for security and condition cracks in lexan operation of latches 50hrs Check windscreen for security and condition cracks in lexan 50hrs Undercarriage required tick Check m...

Page 33: ...kinking 50hrs Check all fasteners for condition and security 50hrs Check lift struts for straightness dents corrosion and fretting security and condition of fasteners 50hrs Check jury struts for strai...

Page 34: ...ricate hinges 50hrs Check rudder operation push tail down to free nosewheel no excessive friction and centering on release 50hrs Check condition and security of fin extension swift2 50hrs Check fabric...

Page 35: ...le aluminium structure and treat with ACF50 or equivalent 50hrs Symmetry check stand 5M in front and view for general symmetry fin and tailplane alignment with wing wing twist etc 50hrs Lifed items Re...

Page 36: ...0 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 minimum Bettsometer test values are Dacron 1000g X...

Page 37: ...iodically to the airframe components This can be applied to a cloth and rubbed on much like a polishing operation Use the aerosol directly to get in tight areas and exposed tube ends Wiping away any d...

Page 38: ...oover to clean all small remaining particles 9 14 2 The fuel tanks will yellow over time and should be changed on condition The rubber type fuel tank fittings may degrade over time and we recommend th...

Page 39: ...s damage following slightly less firm arrivals 9 15 4 Tube 27 s These are the diagonal cabin brace tubes behind the pilot and passenger seats extending to the top corners of the cabin These brace the...

Page 40: ...9 17 2 Only use a Nyloc nut once repeated use will reduce its locking ability Also it is recommended that Loctite thread locker is used as standard practice on every fastener using a Nyloc nut At lea...

Page 41: ...tive quality preferably aircraft or fire retardant boat use reinforced rubber fuel hose Fuel hose forward of firewall must be fire resistant PVC hose must not be used with fuel under any circumstances...

Page 42: ...oll 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 strai...

Page 43: ...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 th...

Page 44: ...of this handbook The following describes the basic dimensions of the aircraft Length 5 9m Height 2 55m Span 8 5m Mean chord 1 5m Wing area 12 8m2 Dihedral angle 1 20 Sweepback angle 00 Washout 0 10 F...

Page 45: ...Skyranger Swift Operators Manual issue 3 45 ANNEX A MAAN RECOMMENDING ISSUE OF A PERMIT TO FLY The approval MAAN for this aircraft is to follow this page...

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Page 47: ...Skyranger Swift Operators Manual issue 3 47 ANNEX B ENGINE MANUAL The operators and maintenance manual for the engine fitted to this aircraft is to follow this page...

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Page 49: ...Skyranger Swift Operators Manual issue 3 49 ANNEX C WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT Forms BMAA AW 028 completed for this aircraft are to follow this page...

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Page 51: ...Operators Manual issue 3 51 ANNEX D MINOR MODIFICATIONS FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE INITIAL PERMIT ISSUE Minor modification approval sheets are to follow this page Minmod No Description Sign and da...

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Page 53: ...issue 3 53 ANNEX E MAJOR MODIFICATIONS FITTED TO THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE INITIAL PERMIT ISSUE BMAA MAANs and CAA AANs other than the original approval MAAN are to follow this page MAAN AAN No Issue Descri...

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Page 55: ...Skyranger Swift Operators Manual issue 3 55 ANNEX F 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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