Flight manual
Storch Classic Jabiru
Rev. 0 – 07/2002
Pag. 11
TRIM PLANT
The airplane is equipped with a manual trim command, which ensures adjustment to
different CG positions and different speeds.
The pitch-trim is installed on the cockpit ceiling.
A blinded cable to the rear transmits the movement. By positioning the level, the attitude is
changing descending or ascending.
ENGINE DESCRIPTION
ENGINE
JABIRU 2200, 4 strokes, 4 cylinders opposite, cooled by air.
Cylinder.:
2200 cm
3
Max. take-of power: 80 HP
60 kW at 3300’ (RPM)
For more information, please consult the engine manual.
The instruments are positioned at the instrument panel.
The starting procedure is explained in the concerning charter.
PROPELLER
It is a two-blade mix wood and fiberglass fixed pitch .
FUEL SYSTEM
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
The electric fuel pump is provided as an auxiliary pump.
This pump ALWAYS MUST BE ON during take-off and landing.
ELECTRIC REFUELING PUMP
The electric pump is provided for tank refueling procedure.
FUEL SWITCHES
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The fuel switches are positioned between seats frontward at the central console
WARNING
The fuel tab must be in closed position in case of emergency landing, during engine fire,
and during fuel plant inspection.
Always check before each flight that the position is open to avoid engine failure during
take-of.
ELECTRIC PLANT
GENERAL
The STORCH CL is provided with an electric plant providing continuous 12V (DC).
The alternator is integrated in the engine and connected to a rectifier with tension regulator
who provides electricity to the engine and electrical plant.
The users:
Engine instruments, fuel pump.
A 12V accumulator loaded by the alternator provides tension for the engine instruments
and for electric plant alimentation, when engine is stopped.
The accumulator also supports the alternator in case of high electrical consumption.
(Strobe –lights, landing-lights, and navigation lights).
Automatic fuses secure all the electric plant. The main switch (contact switch) powers the
entire electric plant of the airplane.