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NORMAL PROCEDURES / PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

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Chapter 04

CHANGE A3

ICON A5 / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK

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NORMAL PROCEDURES

Preflight Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Before Cockpit Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

After Cockpit Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Engine Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Before Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Taxiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-9
Engine Run-Up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-9
Before Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-9

Normal Takeoff—Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Step Taxi/Normal Takeoff—Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Cruise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Normal Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Balked Landing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Before Beaching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Before Taxi From Water to Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Short Field Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Soft Field Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Short Field Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Soft Field Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Glassy Water Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Post-Flight Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.1

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

Prior to flight, the aircraft should be inspected in accordance with
the following checklists and in the sequence shown in the diagram.
Carefully verify that the airplane is in a condition for safe operation.

Summary of Contents for A5

Page 1: ...L A5 FOUNDER S EDITION ICON Aircraft 2141 ICON Way Vacaville CA 95688 Publication ICA012347 Issue A3 Airplane Registration Number _________________________ Airplane Serial Number _____________________...

Page 2: ...ft Inc 2141 ICON Way Vacaville CA 95688 https www iconaircraft com All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without written permission of ICON...

Page 3: ...argo Restraints Pilot Supplied Updated text of Environmental Limitations Revised reference to FAA exemption number Corrected graphic font error in Secure Loose Objects placard Updated the ELT Remote S...

Page 4: ...apter 4 Changed Complete Aircraft Parachute to ICON Parachute System IPS Chapter 7 Changed Complete Aircraft Parachute to ICON Parachute System IPS Chapter 9 Changed Complete Aircraft Parachute to ICO...

Page 5: ...ECORD OF MANUAL HANDBOOK REVISIONS ISSUE A V ISSUE A3 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK ISSUE A The following are a list of revisions for Issue A All Chapters Initial release of Founder s Edition POH...

Page 6: ...VI RECORD OF MANUAL HANDBOOK REVISIONS ISSUE A ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK ISSUE A3...

Page 7: ...he bottom corner of this page for reference Chapter Change Date 0 Introduction A0 02 August 2017 1 General Information A0 02 August 2017 2 Limitations A2 22 August 2018 3 Emergency Procedures A2 11 Ap...

Page 8: ...VIII LIST OF EFFECTIVE CHAPTERS ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK ISSUE A3...

Page 9: ...TER Record of Manual Handbook Revisions List of Effective Chapters Introduction 0 General Information 1 Limitations 2 Emergency Procedures 3 Normal Procedures 4 Performance 5 Weight Balance and Equipm...

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Page 11: ...ed airworthiness of the ICON A5 This aircraft complies with the following ASTM standards F2245 Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Aircraft F2295 Standard Practice for C...

Page 12: ...n indication in the lower inside corner Revision indicators are consistent within an entire section but can vary from section to section A major release of the handbook is called an Issue The issue le...

Page 13: ...rporated into this handbook per the instruction provided It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain this POH in a current state when it is being used for operational purposes Owners should cont...

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Page 15: ...is equipped with a Rotax 912iS Sport 4 cylinder horizontally opposed reciprocating engine of 100 horsepower Installed equipment provides for flight in day and night VFR conditions Fuel is contained in...

Page 16: ...TIONS FIGURE 1 1 AIRCRAFT 3 VIEW DRAWING 1 8 WING FOLD EXTENSION 7 7 WITH TAIL TIPS REMOVED 11 2 FOLDED WING CONFIGURATION R15 7 WING FOLD AREA FOLDED WING CONFIGURATION 68 7 8 WINGS FOLDED 34 8 5 8 7...

Page 17: ...Climb Speed VY 58 KIAS Rate of Climb at VX SL 616 ft min Rate of Climb at VY SL 629 ft min Stall Speed VS Flaps and landing gear up 45 KIAS Stall Speed VS0 Flaps and landing gear down 39 KIAS Total Fu...

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Page 19: ...ations 2 7 Engine Oil Limitations 2 9 Engine Coolant Limitations 2 9 Engine 2 10 Environmental Limitations 2 10 VFR and IFR Use Limitations 2 12 ICON Parachute System IPS Limitations 2 12 Spin Resista...

Page 20: ...extended speeds are the same VO min Operating Maneuvering Speed 1145 lbf Min Flight Weight 76 Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed VO max Operating Maneuvering Speed MTOW 87...

Page 21: ...d concentrations that can be created by things such as stylish shoes heels knees and elbows must be avoided by all people particularly if heavy Surfaces approved for standing sitting or kneeling Cockp...

Page 22: ...r Seawings step areas and safety restraints are designed to support a person of 250 lbf maximum weight Do not exceed this limit Exceeding the maximum human weight limit or loading the aircraft in an u...

Page 23: ...Limit with flaps at 0 and 1510 lbf aircraft weight 4 2 g Design Maneuvering Limit with flaps at 15 30 and 1510 lbf aircraft weight 2 g Landing Gear Extension Retraction 1 5 g NOTE Do not extend or ret...

Page 24: ...lowing modes are approved Gentle turns while on the step and up to takeoff speeds are also approved Aggressive turns while on the step and up to takeoff speeds should be avoided and may induce a water...

Page 25: ...s may be encountered when using automotive gasoline Be careful to use only fuel suitable for your operational climate zone since there is a risk of fuel vapor formation if using winter blend or other...

Page 26: ...age CAUTION Do not use conventional a d ashless disper sant aircraft oils CAUTION Do not use oils intended primarily for diesel engines CAUTION Do not use any oil additives Recommended Oil Shell brand...

Page 27: ...continuous cranking followed by a cooling period of 2 minutes before next attempt Maximum Continuous Power 97 hp at 5500 RPM Idle Speed 1700 75 RPM A5 requirement 2 14 ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS Aircr...

Page 28: ...ical systems such as instrumenta tion flight controls and landing gear Water Operations Limitations Maximum suggested wave height from crest to trough 12 inches Salt water operations are approved Rins...

Page 29: ...UTE SYSTEM IPS LIMITATIONS There are no restrictions on the use of the IPS Optimal IPS actuation is from level flight above 500 ft AGL 2 17 SPIN RESISTANT AIRFRAME SRA LIMITATIONS The aircraft must be...

Page 30: ...exemption number 10829B all interior panels floorboards and other covers must be installed for flight In addition the AOA and ballistic recovery parachute systems must be functional 2 19 PLACARDS 2 19...

Page 31: ...CHANGE A2 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 2 Max Amperage for USB and 12V Accessory Port Located inside of arm rest in center console Maneuvering Speed Located on the left side above the ig...

Page 32: ...Loose Objects Located on the window jamb beneath the removable windows only visible when window is removed There are two per aircraft one on the right side and one on the left side Parking Brake Loca...

Page 33: ...indow is removed There are two per aircraft one on the right side and one on the left side Wind Deflector Alignment and Instructions Located on the wind deflector There are two per aircraft one on the...

Page 34: ...ove the occupant seats under the canopy latch handle Passenger Warnings and Kinds of Operation Located near the front of the overhead canopy Registration Numbers Located on center console of cockpit N...

Page 35: ...e the baggage compartment on the forward face of the wing spar and beneath the headliner panel Do Not Jump Start Located under battery charging terminals on right inside surface of fuselage near passe...

Page 36: ...RDS ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2 CHAPTER 2 Parachute Handle Located on the parachute handle Parachute Activation Instructions Located on the overhead console just in front of the parac...

Page 37: ...T S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 2 2 19 3 EXTERIOR Canopy Handle Located on the center of the canopy top side next to the canopy release lever Danger Explosive Located on the parachute egress panel adja...

Page 38: ...Passenger Warning Located near each entrance to the cockpit Parachute Egress Located around the perimeter of the parachute installation adjacent to the engine on the root of the right wing Wing Releas...

Page 39: ...g Lock Located on bottom center wing near wing fold joint forward of the locking handle There are two per aircraft one on the right side and one on the left side Tire Pressure Located on main and nose...

Page 40: ...ation only Your aircraft serial number will be different Registration Numbers Located on the left and right sides of the empennage NOTE Registration numbers are for illustration only Your aircraft reg...

Page 41: ...ON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 2 No Step Wing Located on the upper center wing left and right side toward the leading edge Horizontal Stabilizer Tip Locks Located on the underside of the hor...

Page 42: ...the AOA ports on the left wing top and bottom leading edge Fueling Information Located behind the canopy on the pilot side near the fuel filler cap Propeller Warnings Located on either side of the pro...

Page 43: ...LIMITATIONS PLACARDS 2 26 CHANGE A2 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 2 On Right Hand Top Trailing Edge of Seawings Below Propeller On Left Hand Top Trailing Edge of Seawings Below Propeller...

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Page 45: ...akeoff 3 8 Engine Failure In Flight 3 8 Engine Fire on Ground Start 3 9 Engine Fire in Flight 3 9 Electrical Fire in Flight 3 9 Inadvertent Spin 3 9 Icing Encounter 3 10 Box Canyon Reversal 3 10 Landi...

Page 46: ...aircraft during an abnormal or emergency situation Land as soon as practical Extended flight is not recommended The landing site and duration of flight is at the discretion of the pilot Flying to a n...

Page 47: ...t consider lowering landing gear while battery is still strong ALTERNATOR 1 Low voltage on main bus 2 If flying ALT B failure 3 Battery not charging with engine running 1 Reset 30 Amp circuit breaker...

Page 48: ...WING TAIL 1 One or more sensors indicate unlocked 2 Does not identify affected sensor On ground 1 Do not takeoff 2 Confirm wings tails locked In flight 1 Minimize maneuvering 2 Land as soon as prac t...

Page 49: ...4 ALT A may also have failed 1 Confirm Master Switch ON 2 Turn off non critical equipment 3 Land as soon as possible 4 Lower landing gear now if land landing NOTE Battery life may limit engine run ti...

Page 50: ...00 ft min Landing gear will automatically extend following IPS actuation Once extended it cannot be raised Seat belts should remain secure during descent until contact with the surface and all motion...

Page 51: ...rottle IDLE 2 Flaps UP 3 Airspeed 120 KIAS max in smooth air or 90 KIAS max in rough air 3 9 ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF PRIOR TO LIFTOFF 1 Throttle IDLE 2 Brakes AS REQUIRED 3 10 ENGINE FAILURE AFT...

Page 52: ...alve OFF 4 Land As Soon As Possible 3 14 ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Master Switch OFF 2 Alternator Circuit Breaker PULL in overhead console 3 Land As Soon As Possible 3 15 INADVERTENT SPIN 1 IPS Hand...

Page 53: ...n 3 Immediately roll and pull in most open direction 4 AOA pull mid yellow or stall horn 5 Keep nose above horizon out of buffet 3 18 LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT ON WATER 1 Speed Idle taxi 2 Landing...

Page 54: ...ised 1 Leave landing gear handle in DOWN position 2 CHECK REPLACE overhead landing gear fuses as needed 3 Landing Gear Handle UP Option Actions If the landing gear position indicates up and suitable w...

Page 55: ...itude if needed 3 23 OIL PRESSURE LOW HIGH IN THE RED 3 23 1 GROUND 1 Throttle IDLE 2 Ignition OFF as soon as practical 3 23 2 IN FLIGHT 1 Throttle Reduce 2 Land as soon as possible 3 24 OIL TEMPERATU...

Page 56: ...R 1 AOA White line 60 KIAS 2 Landing Area SELECT 3 Landing Gear and Flaps As required for type of landing 4 Communicate intentions time permitting as required 5 AOA mid yellow prior to touchdown 3 27...

Page 57: ...EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE 3 14 CHANGE A2 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 3...

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Page 59: ...Climb 4 10 Cruise 4 11 Approach 4 11 Normal Landing 4 12 Balked Landing Procedures 4 12 Before Beaching 4 12 Before Taxi From Water to Ramp 4 12 Short Field Takeoff 4 13 Soft Field Takeoff 4 13 Short...

Page 60: ...ing Gear Switch VISUALLY CHECK DOWN land UP water 5 Rudder Pedal Area and Parking Brake CHECK clear and no fluid leaks 6 Master Switch ON 7 Strobe Lights VERIFY all lights illuminate 8 Fuel Quantity C...

Page 61: ...SECURE 2 Wing Lock Handle CHECK LOCKED and SECURE 3 Wing Inspection Panels 2 CHECK SECURE 4 Wing Stall Strip CHECK SECURE 5 Wing Tie Down Fitting REMOVE 6 Wing LE and HT Hanger Fitting CHECK CONDITIO...

Page 62: ...and Access Panel SECURE NO DAMAGE 5 Tail One Access Panel SECURE 6 Tail Tie Down CHECK CONDITION and UNTIE 4 1 6 6 TAIL SURFACES 1 Vertical Tail and HT VT Joint CHECK CONDITION and SECURITY 2 Right H...

Page 63: ...CHECK for DAMAGE 3 Aileron and Hinges CHECK FREE and SECURE 4 1 10 10 LEFT WING TIP AND LE 1 Wing Tip and Lights CHECK CONDITION 2 Wing Vortex Generators 17 pair CHECK SECURE 3 Wing LE and HT Hanger F...

Page 64: ...cks and Tie Downs VERIFY REMOVED 2 Aircraft Documents VERIFY REVIEW 3 Preflight Planning COMPLETE 4 Takeoff Data CALCULATE as required 5 Life Vest s GOOD CONDITION DON as required 6 Windows BOTH IN or...

Page 65: ...nutes off 6 Throttle ADJUST to 2000 RPM 7 Annunciator Panel LAND AIRCRAFT and ENGINE lights OUT NOTE If lights not out switch may have been rotated too rapidly Shutdown and restart 8 Oil Pressure MONI...

Page 66: ...te 3 Ignition Switch A pause 6 seconds a RPM 180 max drop from original b FUEL PRESSURE Annunciator OUT 4 Ignition Switch B pause 6 seconds a RPM 180 max drop from original b FUEL PRESSURE Annunciator...

Page 67: ...10 STEP TAXI NORMAL TAKEOFF WATER CAUTION Takeoff distance will be extended with less than full flap set WARNING Contacting the wing tip with the water while in motion can create a dangerous situation...

Page 68: ...LANDING LAND 1 Landing Gear DOWN for the runway 75 KIAS indicating down 2 Flaps UP 0 or as desired for type of landing 3 Water Rudder UP 4 Brakes CHECK for firmness and parking brake OFF 5 AOA WHITE L...

Page 69: ...identical 1 Throttle IDLE 2 Stick FULL AFT after touchdown if desired for maximum hydrodynamic braking 4 15 BALKED LANDING PROCEDURES 1 Throttle MAX 2 AOA white line 3 Flaps RETRACT after positive ra...

Page 70: ...climbing 8 Climb at VX 50 KIAS until obstacles cleared if required 9 Flaps UP climbing through 100 ft AGL 4 19 SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF 1 Flaps HALF 15 2 Stick FULL AFT 3 Throttle smoothly advance to MAX 4...

Page 71: ...ntain AFT stick during roll out 4 22 GLASSY WATER LANDING 1 Locate suitable shoreline visual reference 2 GPS Select HSI panel display for VSI reference if on board and desired 3 Final Approach Path as...

Page 72: ...nd Transponder OFF 7 Lights ALL OFF 8 Master Switch OFF 9 Parking Brake SET if desired 10 IPS Safety Pin INSTALL 4 24 POST FLIGHT INSPECTION 1 Propeller CHECK for nicks water damage 2 Bilge Pump RUN u...

Page 73: ...NORMAL PROCEDURES POST FLIGHT INSPECTION 4 16 CHANGE A3 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 4...

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Page 75: ...10 Range and Endurance 5 11 Normal Runway Landing Performance 5 12 Water Landing Performance 5 13 Short Field Runway Landing Performance 5 14 5 1 SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Value...

Page 76: ...ol content meeting ASTM D4814 with minimum RON 95 minimum Anti Knock Index 91 Grade 100LL aviation gasoline AVGAS meeting ASTM D910 Max Engine Power at SL 100 hp at 5800 RPM 5 min max Max Demonstrated...

Page 77: ...3 TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART FIGURE 5 1 TEMPERATURE CONVERSION BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS 5 4 STALL SPEEDS Conditions 1510 lbf Power idle Most forward center of gravity Assumed zero instrument e...

Page 78: ...elease Corrections Decrease distances by 10 for each 8 knots of headwind Increase distances by 10 for each 4 knots of tailwind Increase ground roll distance by 15 for operation on grass runway Press A...

Page 79: ...ater Takeoff performance data is the same as Short Field Water Takeoff performance data Corrections Decrease distance by 10 for each 8 knots of headwind Increase distances by 10 for each 4 knots of ta...

Page 80: ...8 knots of headwind Increase distances by 10 for each 4 knots of tailwind Press Alt ft Temp F Water Run ft Total to Clear 50 ft Obstacle ft Sea Level 20 720 1260 40 780 1360 60 840 1470 80 900 1580 10...

Page 81: ...t Total to Clear 50 ft Obstacle ft Sea Level 0 420 920 20 450 990 40 480 1060 60 520 1130 80 550 1210 100 590 1290 2000 0 510 1120 20 550 1210 40 600 1310 60 640 1410 80 690 1510 100 740 1620 4000 0 6...

Page 82: ...252 237 223 12000 224 207 191 175 160 146 STD Temp 20 F STD Temp STD Temp 20 F Press Alt ft RPM KTAS FF1 Econ2 KTAS FF1 Econ2 KTAS FF1 Econ2 Sea Level 4000 76 3 54 21 5 75 3 41 22 1 75 3 29 22 8 5000...

Page 83: ...24 1 84 3 32 25 2 93 3 20 26 0 5500 94 4 26 22 1 94 4 02 23 3 93 3 85 24 3 10000 4500 70 2 56 27 2 68 2 49 27 2 66 2 44 27 0 5000 83 3 26 25 6 83 3 13 26 5 82 3 00 27 4 5500 94 3 94 23 8 93 3 76 24 8...

Page 84: ...1 33 7 STD Temp 20 F STD Temp STD Temp 20 F Press Alt ft RPM KTAS Endur ance hrs Range nm KTAS Endur ance hrs Range nm KTAS Endur ance hrs Range nm Sea Level 4500 76 4 8 369 75 5 1 381 75 5 3 394 500...

Page 85: ...dry grass 8000 4500 72 6 1 454 70 6 4 470 69 6 6 471 5000 84 4 7 414 84 5 0 435 83 5 2 451 5500 94 3 9 381 94 4 1 404 93 4 3 422 10000 4500 70 6 4 465 68 6 5 466 66 6 7 467 5000 83 5 0 438 83 5 2 456...

Page 86: ...Short field and normal landing data for water are identical Corrections 2000 0 570 1710 20 590 1760 40 610 1810 60 630 1870 80 640 1920 100 660 1980 4000 0 600 1800 20 620 1860 40 640 1920 60 660 198...

Page 87: ...lbf Level and dry asphalt runway Reasonable braking Zero wind Pressure Altitude ft Temp F Water Run ft Total Distance from 50 ft Obstacle ft Sea Level 20 670 2020 40 690 2080 60 700 2140 80 720 2190...

Page 88: ...10 for each 8 knots of headwind Increase distances by 10 for each 3 knots of tailwind Increase ground roll distance by 30 on dry grass Press Alt ft Temp F Ground Roll ft Total Distance from 50 ft Obs...

Page 89: ...LANDING PERFORMANCE 5 16 CHANGE A0 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 5 8000 20 520 1750 0 540 1800 20 560 1860 40 570 1920 60 590 1970 80 610 2030 Press Alt ft Temp F Ground Roll ft Total Di...

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Page 91: ...ist is included The A5 design places the cockpit forward of the flight center of gravity range A change of occupant weight will therefore also change the CG location It is possible to be outside the f...

Page 92: ...ENSIONAL DATA 6 2 1 AIRCRAFT REFERENCE DATUMS FIGURE 6 1 AIRCRAFT REFERENCE DATUMS 340 280 80 FS Fuselage Station 300 180 160 140 120 100 320 60 200 220 240 260 FS 294 63 Aft Jackpoint FS 153 0 Fuel F...

Page 93: ...any change of equipment repair or alteration that affects empty weight the CG position and moment of the net addition removal must be entered in the Weight and Balance Record included with this POH A...

Page 94: ...Load Rating of Cargo Restraints Pilot Supplied 1000 lbf Full Usable Fuel Weight 120 lbf 20 US gal at 6 lbf per US gal Removable Side Window Weight and Fuselage Station 7 18 lbf total both windows FS...

Page 95: ...es under the two main gear and nose gear NOTE Remove the floor boards as described in the Maintenance Manual Set the floor boards back in place after leveling 2 Shim or block up the aircraft so that t...

Page 96: ...from the airplane Weight and Balance Record on page 6 4 2 Pilot Enter the weight and calculate and enter moment of the pilot 3 Passenger Enter the weight and calculate and enter moment of the passeng...

Page 97: ...nd CG are within acceptable limits as depicted in See Figure 6 2 6 6 1 WEIGHT AND BALANCE LOADING FORM 6 6 2 CG LIMITS AND STATION INFORMATION Maximum Takeoff Weight MTOW 1510 lbf Reference Datum FS 1...

Page 98: ...ceptable operating envelope 6 6 3 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS FIGURE 6 2 WEIGHT AND CG ENVELOPE LIMITS 6 7 INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LIST At this time the ICON A5 has no equipment options or maintenan...

Page 99: ...ALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LIST 6 10 CHANGE A0 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 6 the Major Repair and Alteration MRA process which is part of the A5 maintenance...

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Page 101: ...L INFORMATION The ICON A5 is a two seat single engine amphibious Light Sport Aircraft The A5 has a conventional high wing tail aft configuration with ailerons flaps elevator rudder and water rudder co...

Page 102: ...teral stick and rudder remain effective although response is more sluggish than during normal flight 7 2 2 MANUAL WING FOLD SYSTEM The manual wing fold system allows the wings to be rotated and folded...

Page 103: ...echanical providing direct feedback of control surface loads to the pilot throughout the flight envelope on the water and in the air The rudder pedals are adjustable fore aft for occupant convenience...

Page 104: ...nsole The system moves the flaps between 0 15 and 30 settings The flap surfaces are driven down by an electro mechanical actuator and driven up by individual gas springs one per surface It is possible...

Page 105: ...ing gear down position is indicated by an amber aircraft with straight line graphic Any time the landing gear is neither all up nor all down a red in transit graphic will illuminate The landing gear r...

Page 106: ...ragging the brakes while power is above idle Steer by applying brake pedal force to the side of the desired turn Power application may be used at the same time as differential brake so as to maintain...

Page 107: ...that the parking brake has not been inadvertently set 7 5 INSTRUMENT PANELS 7 5 1 OVERHEAD CONSOLE FIGURE 7 1 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Fuse Panel and Spare Fuses The circuit protection system is comprised of...

Page 108: ...neously in order to turn off the fuel ELT Remote Control and Audio Alert Indicator The ELT remote control 5 interfaces with the ACK Technol ogies Inc model E 04 406 MHz emergency locating trans mitter...

Page 109: ...eadset hangers in the baggage compartment illuminate the overhead console and are controlled by a single dimmer labeled OVER HEAD 10 also located on the forward LH side of the overhead console A singl...

Page 110: ...T PANELS ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A3 CHAPTER 7 7 5 2 CENTER CONSOLE FIGURE 7 2 CENTER CONSOLE 1 Trig TC90 VHF radio control unit 2 Trig TC20 Mode S transponder control unit 3 Landing...

Page 111: ...extended 13 Engine throttle control not shown Hour meter located beneath the center arm rest 7 5 3 MASTER SWITCH AND KEY FIGURE 7 3 MASTER SWITCH AND KEY PANEL The master switch and key panel is locat...

Page 112: ...icator 2 and altimeter 3 The AOA gauge collects data from ports located on the leading edge of the left wing The face of the gauge incorporates a unique ICON design employing green yellow and red segm...

Page 113: ...any Publication 1404 for the KMC 2000 2 digital attitude indicator NOTE The magnetic direction indicator can be re calibrated using the procedure detailed in the A5 Maintenance Manual Instruments used...

Page 114: ...re compared and computed to drive the AOA indicator electrically The horizontal line on the gauge depicts optimum AOA during approach for landing and also maximum lift to drag ratio which can be used...

Page 115: ...ctional while the button is pressed all annunciators should illuminate until the button is released For detailed meaning of and response to the annunciator lights see Emergency Procedures 7 6 4 FUEL G...

Page 116: ...cated on the left hand side of the overhead console The antenna for ELT is located on the engine cowling aft of the transponder antenna 7 8 ENGINE The A5 is powered by a Rotax 912iS Sport fuel injecte...

Page 117: ...on The blade leading edges are equipped with metal erosion shields The two piece hub is made from anodized aluminum NOTE Although the propeller is ground adjustable ICON does not permit propeller pitc...

Page 118: ...SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES Both seat positions are equipped with retractable three point integrated seat belt shoulder harnesses with inertia reels To use the seat belts shoulder harness positi...

Page 119: ...r the engine are located The fuel tank is shaped to minimize the amount of unusable fuel throughout the range of normal aircraft attitudes and accelerations Fuel delivery to the engine will be interru...

Page 120: ...aps into place The deflector should be located as low as possible on the A pillar with the deflector s lower edge just clear of the painted surface of the lower window jamb Flight with windows removed...

Page 121: ...are by an electric actuator and require about three seconds in each direction Water rudder steering is effective in the retracted position but the extended position should be used if more control auth...

Page 122: ...on or inability to cope with situation or flight conditions Parachute Deployment 1 Safety Pin CONFIRM REMOVED Remove if necessary 2 Parachute Handle PULL HARD 3 Ignition Key OFF Notes Approximately 48...

Page 123: ...DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS ICON PARACHUTE SYSTEM 7 24 CHANGE A3 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 7...

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Page 125: ...t must be performed in accordance with the aircraft Maintenance Manual Maintenance tasks for which no instructions are given in the Maintenance Manual must be coordinated and approved by ICON through...

Page 126: ...The recommended method for pushing or pulling the A5 is through use of the handle on the bow nose The nose of the aircraft is very sturdy and can be readily used for pushing pulling or turning on the...

Page 127: ...required for this tie down point 5 The bow handle on the nose of the aircraft 6 The tail skid CAUTION The nose of the aircraft can be very light especially if the wings are folded Careful consideratio...

Page 128: ...t to 8 feet for trailering and storage The wing fold mechanism was designed to be simple allowing one person to complete the task in a few minutes with no tools using the following simple procedures W...

Page 129: ...8 Approaching the horizontal tail stop with the wing leading edge directly below the tail pin 9 Slide wing approximately 21 inches forward to the stop being careful to keep the wing vertical to maint...

Page 130: ...ect 10 Push wing in to the stop noting that slight fore aft vertical motion may be required to fully seat wing CAUTION The wing pins must be fully engaged in the corresponding fuselage fittings prior...

Page 131: ...n place during operations and automatic aileron and flap connection eliminate the need to manually adjust aileron and flap positions before wing fold and after wing extension Folding and unfolding of...

Page 132: ...Rotate the latch back into the locked position ensuring that it snaps upward into the detent position 3 With the master switch on verify that the SECURE WING TAIL light on the annunciator panel has ex...

Page 133: ...via a sump line that is inside the fuel filler neck and is accessed through the fuel cap This sumping line is routed to the lowest portion of the sump in the fuel tank ICON supplies a fuel sumping to...

Page 134: ...remove the grounding cable 8 6 2 OIL The A5 has an access door on the engine cowling for servicing the engine oil system The oil door is accessed by standing on the left hand Seawings platform Underne...

Page 135: ...level lines If the coolant level is below the MIN level when the engine is completely cold replenish the coolant by adding a 50 50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water until the level is within the l...

Page 136: ...ere are however many small fittings made up of nickel plated steel anodized aluminum and stainless steel These fittings are corrosion resistant but not corrosion proof Salt water operations and contin...

Page 137: ...which can be exposed to salt mist 2 If salt water may have entered the engine inlet direct water into the engine inlet and through the oil cooler and radiator This water will drain out the cowling ou...

Page 138: ...f once bilge empties Blot excess water with a towel Leave floor boards out until exposed surfaces are dry 4 Remove the aft most inspection panel under the air rudder Direct flow of water into this bay...

Page 139: ...se Salt Away product per the manufacturer s instructions to rinse aircraft using Overall Exterior Rinse on page 8 14 Corrosion Inhibitor After aircraft has been rinsed an application of a water displa...

Page 140: ...A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1 CHAPTER 8 Water rudder hinge sector and retraction cable Air rudder lower hinge and drive lugs All HT tip joint metal parts All wing fold metal parts Canopy la...

Page 141: ...HANDLING AND SERVICING CLEANING AND CARE 8 18 CHANGE A1 ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHAPTER 8...

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Page 143: ...SUPPLEMENTS Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology 9 3 Operation of Optional Equipment or Accessories 9 8 Flight Training Supplement FTS 9 9 Improvements or Corrections 9 11 Continued Operational Safet...

Page 144: ...ed of an aircraft KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed is indicated airspeed expressed in knots TAS True Airspeed is the airspeed of an aircraft relative to undis turbed air which is CAS corrected for altitu...

Page 145: ...logy OAT Outside Air Temperature is the free static air temperature obtained either from in flight temperature indications or ground meteorological sources adjusted for instrument error and compressib...

Page 146: ...ent Flight Rules are a set of regulations established to govern flight under conditions in which flight by outside visual reference is not safe IFR flight depends upon flying by refer ence to cockpit...

Page 147: ...equipment that is installed in the airplane weight of the airframe powerplant required equipment optional and specific equipment fixed ballast full engine coolant and oil hydraulic fluid and unusable...

Page 148: ...9 7 SUPPLEMENTS SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY ICON A5 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A3 CHAPTER 9 HT Horizontal Tail LE Leading Edge TE Trailing Edge...

Page 149: ...entation position navigation and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 7 WVGA high brightness display with a capacitive touch screen Since it is an accessory the aera 796 is not included i...

Page 150: ...t flying The ICON pilot philosophy and aircraft intro Basic Aero Lift weight thrust drag maneuvering forces and load factor V n diagram weight and balance Basic Aircraft Control 3 axes control surface...

Page 151: ...of stall progression along the span The A5 remains controllable throughout these various stall progressions up to 30 bank angles even when fully stalled Lateral stick and rudder remain effective alth...

Page 152: ...ggestions for improvement or corrections to this POH please take the time to fill out a copy of the included Manual Improvement or Correction Form and mail or email to ICON Aircraft You can also conta...

Page 153: ...S Street Address Street Address 2 City State USA Postal Zip Code Country PHONE NO Main Alternate EMAIL ADDRESS AIRCRAFT INFORMATION MODEL A5 SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRATION NUMBER ENGINE TACH TIME TOTAL TI...

Page 154: ...for reporting Continued Operational Safety concerns to ICON Aircraft To notify ICON Aircraft of operational or other safety concerns please call or email ICON Customer Service and Support can also be...

Page 155: ...nformation up to date with ICON Aircraft in order to receive proper support To notify ICON Aircraft of a change of address or aircraft ownership please fill out a copy of the included Change of Addres...

Page 156: ...NUMBER REGISTRATION NUMBER OLD INFORMATION NAME First Last COMPANY ADDRESS Street Address Street Address 2 City State USA Postal Zip Code Country PHONE NO Main Alternate EMAIL ADDRESS NEW INFORMATION...

Page 157: ...r dated February 28 2018 you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration FAA on behalf of ICON Aircraft ICON for an extension of Exemption No 10829 as amended That exemption from 21 181 a 3 21 190...

Page 158: ...0829 as amended by Exemption No 10829A require further amendment as follows 1 Condition and Limitation No 5 has been satisfied by the completion of the required audit prior to the issuance of a specia...

Page 159: ...ption is subject to the following conditions and limitations Conditions and Limitations 1 This exemption applies to the ICON Aircraft model number A5 serial numbers 00001 99999 2 ICON may issue the ma...

Page 160: ...later FAA accepted revision of F2245 5 Any person who holds a sport pilot certificate who does not have airplane category and single engine land and sea class privileges and seeks to obtain privilege...

Page 161: ...he airframe and any stall or spin related accident or incident involving the model A5 to the Small Airplane Standards Branch within 48 hours after learning of the occurrence The Effect of Our Decision...

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