Jabiru J160-C Pilot Operating Handbook Download Page 87

Page: 87 / 114

Jabiru Aircraft

SECTION 7

Model J160-C

AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS

JP-FM-06

Revision:

1 Dec 2008

Page 7-1

SECTION 2

SECTION 7

AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page

7.1

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7.2

AIRFRAME............................................................................................................... 7-2

7.3

FLIGHT CONTROLS................................................................................................ 7-2

7.3.1

Trim System ................................................................................................ 7-2

7.3.2

Adjustable rudder pedals. ............................................................................ 7-2

7.4

INSTRUMENT PANEL ............................................................................................. 7-3

7.5

GROUND CONTROL ............................................................................................... 7-5

7.6

WING FLAP SYSTEM .............................................................................................. 7-5

7.7

UNDERCARRIAGE SYSTEM................................................................................... 7-5

7.8

SEATS ..................................................................................................................... 7-5

7.9

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT HARNESSES.................................................................. 7-5

7.10

BAGGAGE SHELF ................................................................................................... 7-5

7.11

ENTRANCE DOORS................................................................................................ 7-5

7.12

ENGINE ................................................................................................................... 7-5

7.12.1

Engine Controls ......................................................................................... 7-6

7.12.2

Engine Instruments.................................................................................... 7-6

7.12.3

Engine Oil System ..................................................................................... 7-6

7.12.4

New Engine Break-in and Operation.......................................................... 7-7

7.12.5

Ignition System.......................................................................................... 7-7

7.12.6

Starting System ......................................................................................... 7-7

7.12.7

Air Induction System.................................................................................. 7-7

7.12.8

Exhaust System ........................................................................................ 7-7

7.12.9

Cooling System ......................................................................................... 7-8

7.13

PROPELLER............................................................................................................ 7-8

7.14

FUEL SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 7-8

7.15

BRAKE SYSTEM.................................................................................................... 7-12

7.16

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......................................................................................... 7-12

7.17

COCKPIT VENTILATION ....................................................................................... 7-15

7.18

PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENTS..................................................... 7-15

7.18.1

Airspeed Indicator.................................................................................... 7-15

7.18.2

Altimeter .................................................................................................. 7-15

7.18.3

Vertical Speed Indicator........................................................................... 7-15

7.19

STALL WARNING SYSTEM................................................................................... 7-15

7.20

AVIONICS .............................................................................................................. 7-15

Summary of Contents for J160-C

Page 1: ...biru Aircraft Model J160 C PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK APPROVED FLIGHT MANUAL THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES Phone 61 7 4155 1778 Facsimile 61 7 4155 2669 Document No JP FM...

Page 2: ...This page intentionally left blank...

Page 3: ......

Page 4: ...TH THE APPROVED DATA AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AT ALL TIMES Registration Marks ____________ Manufacturer Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd Aircraft Serial Number _________________ Certification C...

Page 5: ...This page intentionally left blank...

Page 6: ...ORD SHEET Amendment Date Affected Sections Affected Pages Date Inserted Signature 21 Sep 2006 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 1 9 2 10 to 2 14 3 6 3 7 4 5 4 7 6 10 6 14 to 6 16 7 2 7 3 7 8 7 9 7 11 7 12 8th Mar 2007 0...

Page 7: ...This page intentionally left blank...

Page 8: ...ber 2005 8 2 21 December 2005 2 1 8th March 2007 5 5 21 December 2005 8 3 21 December 2005 2 2 8 th March 2007 5 6 21 December 2005 8 4 21 December 2005 2 3 8 th March 2007 5 7 21 December 2005 8 5 21...

Page 9: ...This page intentionally left blank...

Page 10: ...v CONTENTS Section 1 General 2 Limitations CASA Approved 3 Emergency Procedures CASA Approved 4 Normal Procedures CASA Approved 5 Performance CASA Approved 6 Weight and Balance Equipment List 7 Aircra...

Page 11: ...This page intentionally left blank...

Page 12: ...1 4 DESCRIPTIVE DATA 1 3 1 4 1 Aircraft 1 3 1 4 2 Engine 1 4 1 5 THREE VIEW DRAWING 1 4 1 6 SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY 1 5 1 6 1 General Symbols and Abbreviations 1 5 1 6 2 General Airspee...

Page 13: ...aircraft The operator must be thoroughly familiar with the aircraft and the contents of this handbook before initial operation Thereafter the handbook should be reviewed periodically to enable the op...

Page 14: ...quipment NOTE Operating procedures techniques etc which it is considered essential to highlight 1 4 DESCRIPTIVE DATA 1 4 1 Aircraft The J160 aircraft is a strut braced high wing fixed tricycle underca...

Page 15: ...ontally opposed air cooled naturally aspirated Jabiru 2200B or 2200C fitted with an altitude compensating carburettor Both engines are rated by the manufacturer to 80 BHP at full throttle and 3300 RPM...

Page 16: ...Federal Aviation Administration USA F Degrees Fahrenheit FAR Federal Aviation Regulation USA ft Foot feet ft min Feet per minute g Acceleration due to gravity Gal Gallon GAMA General Aviation Manufac...

Page 17: ...ating Handbook PPH Pounds per hour PPM Parts per million PROP Propeller psi Pounds per square inch PWR Power QTY Quantity qts Quarts RH Right Hand RHS Right Hand Side RON Fuel Octane Rating Scale RPM...

Page 18: ...t 50 feet VA Manoeuvring Speed the maximum speed at which application of full available aerodynamic control will not damage or overstress the aircraft VFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed the highest speed...

Page 19: ...arometric sub scale has been set to 1013 hPa 29 92 inches Hg Station Pressure Actual atmospheric pressure at field elevation QNH The local pressure setting that if set on the subscale of an altimeter...

Page 20: ...G to the reference datum can be found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of the aircraft C of G Arm The arm obtained by adding the aircraft s individual moments and dividing the sum by t...

Page 21: ...s well as supplying some others that may be found useful 1 Pound lb 0 4536 Kilogram kg 1 Pound per sq in psi 6 895 Kilopascal kPa 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimetres mm 1 Foot ft 0 3048 Metre m 1 Statute mile...

Page 22: ...rade 2 3 2 5 4 Lubricating Oil 2 5 2 5 5 Ground Running 2 5 2 5 6 Propeller 2 5 2 6 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2 6 2 7 WEIGHT LIMITS 2 6 2 8 BAGGAGE LIMIT 2 6 2 9 CENTRE OF GRAVITY LIMITS 2 7 2 1...

Page 23: ...ake full or abrupt control movements above this speed Never Exceed Speed VNE 140 Do not exceed this speed in any operation Max Structural Cruising Speed VNO 112 Do not exceed this speed except in smoo...

Page 24: ...100 C 212 F Note 2 5 kPa 0 75psi 20 kPa 3psi 80 kPa 11 psi 525 kPa 76 psi Note 1 Time with CHT at between 180 C and 200 C is not to exceed 5 Minutes Note 2 If temperature limits are reached shut the...

Page 25: ...nciple of phase separation of a water fuel sample and agitating the sample to induce phase separation If alcohol is present the alcohol combines with the water and separates out of the gasoline i Usin...

Page 26: ...indicated Average Ambient Temperature Mineral Grades Ashless Dispersant Grades Above 35 C 95 F SAE 60 SAE 60 15 C to 35 C 59 to 95 F SAE 50 SAE 50 17 C to 25 C 1 to 77 F SAE 40 SAE 40 Table 2 4 4 2 1...

Page 27: ...300 RPM Cylinder Head Temperature Up to 180 C 356 F 200 C 392 F 180 C 200 C 356 392 F Oil Pressure 80 kPa 11 psi 220 525 kPa 31 76 psi 525 kPa 76 psi 80 220 kPa 11 31psi Oil Temperature 15 C 59 F 80 1...

Page 28: ...90lb Linear variation between points Aft Limit 292 mm 11 50 29 5 aft of datum at all weights Datum Wing Leading Edge Levelling Means Longitudinal Spirit Level placed on the lower section of the door f...

Page 29: ...OF OPERATION LIMITS This aircraft is approved for the following types of operations VFR Day 2 13 1 Icing Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited 2 13 2 Operation Equipment List Table 2 11 2...

Page 30: ...ocal operating regulations Flight Controls Pitch Trim Indicator 1 Pitch Trim System 1 Flap System 1 Stall Warning System 1 Fuel Fuel Quantity Indicator 2 Fuel On Off Valve 1 Ice Rain Protection Engine...

Page 31: ...otal contents of the sump tank are considered to be unusable fuel For Fuel Grade refer to section 2 4 3 Fuel Grade Fuel pickups are in wing roots Care must be taken to maintain balanced flight at low...

Page 32: ...lt the manufacturer for individual aircraft placard variations 2 17 1 Cockpit Placards General Warning Placard P No 5A016A0D Fitted on the rear Face of the Forward Wing Spar Carry through Beam in the...

Page 33: ...ed on the instrument panel immediately below fuel gauges Electric Fuel Gauge Quantities P No 5A053A0D Where Equipped Fit inside wing root immediately aft of windows through to electric fuel gauge send...

Page 34: ...ear of baggage shelf Loading Limitations P No 5098854 Fitted on inside of fuselage of RHS of cabin below rear quarter window Table 2 15 1 2 17 2 Cockpit Controls Trim Position P No 5A031A0D 1 OFF Fit...

Page 35: ...Attach to LHS of Vertical Fin in line with Static Tube Fuel Grade Wing Tanks P No 5091344 2 OFF Attach to top skin of wing adjacent to Fuel Filler Cap Nose Wheel Inflation P No 5A017A0D Attach to lef...

Page 36: ...R DO NOT TIGHTEN Attach to the fuselage and wings beside each wing and lift strut attachment fitting Earth on Post P No 5A066A0D Attach to upper wing skin beside fuel filler earth post No Step P No 5A...

Page 37: ...Engine Failures 3 2 3 3 2 Airstart Limitations 3 3 3 3 3 Forced Landings 3 4 3 3 4 Fires 3 4 3 3 5 Carburettor Icing 3 6 3 3 6 Landing With a Flat Main Tyre 3 6 3 3 7 Inadvertent Icing Encounter 3 6...

Page 38: ...alyse the situation correctly and determine the best course of action in any particular circumstance The following basic rules apply to all aircraft emergencies 1 Maintain Aircraft Control 2 Analyse t...

Page 39: ...arts when the propeller has stopped rotating without the use of the starter are unlikely before reaching VNE Therefore the following procedure addresses only airstarts by use of the starter motor IMPO...

Page 40: ...d field OVERFLY INSPECT 5 Wing Flaps FULL ON FINAL APPROACH 6 Airspeed 60 KIAS 7 Braking HEAVY AFTER TOUCH DOWN 8 Ignition OFF 9 Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF 10 Master Switch OFF Ditching 1 Airspeed 65 KIAS...

Page 41: ...isher ACTIVATE If fire goes out 5 Smoke VENTILATE CABIN DOORS MAY BE OPENED SLIGHTLY 6 Precautionary Landing AS SOON AS PRACTICAL If fire does not go out 4 Land EXECUTE IMMEDIATELY WARNING With the Ma...

Page 42: ...th the wing with the most fuel above the other 3 Precautionary Landing As soon as safe NOTE Refer to amplified procedures below 3 3 7 Landing With a Flat Main Tyre 1 Landing Area SUITABLE 2 Approach N...

Page 43: ...th the wing containing more fuel higher to encourage fuel flow from it into the header tank or to locate a suitable place for a precautionary landing While false indications are possible from this sys...

Page 44: ...swell If possible maintain a constant descent rate of approximately 50 ft min almost until touchdown but reducing speed to the minimum practical immediately prior to touchdown Water pressure may hold...

Page 45: ...heat can be selected OFF Carburettor heat should only be selected ON or OFF as partial heat application may exacerbate ice build up The aircraft can be safely operated with carburettor heat applied fo...

Page 46: ...he circuit the breaker should be reset once If the breaker again pops the circuit is faulty and the flight should be continued without that service 3 4 8 Spins Intentional spins are prohibited in this...

Page 47: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 3 CASA APPROVED Model J160 C EMERGENCY PROCEDURES JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 21 Sep 2006 Page 3 11 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 48: ...f 4 7 4 4 5 Initial Climb 4 7 4 4 6 Cruise 4 7 4 4 7 Descent 4 7 4 4 8 Before Landing and flight below 1000ft AGL 4 7 4 4 9 Landing 4 7 4 4 10 Baulked Landing 4 7 4 4 11 After Landing Securing 4 8 4 5...

Page 49: ...rformed in the order listed unless good reasons for a deviation exist 4 2 SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION Unless otherwise noted the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 540 kg 1190lb and may...

Page 50: ...ntity in both tanks Check Fuel caps Secure Water Check Both tanks and header tank 2 Cockpit Ignition Switches OFF Control lock if fitted REMOVE Fuel CHECK CONTENTS Fuel valve ON Master switch ON Alter...

Page 51: ...Pitot Tube REMOVE COVER CHECK for blockage Wing strut bolts must not be tightened Nut should just bear on washer Holding the wingtip push the tip up down forwards backwards If a wing strut attachment...

Page 52: ...n such as poorly sealing valves can lead to extensive engine damage if not addressed The Jabiru 2200 Engine Instruction Maintenance Manual provides additional details 10 Left Wing Wing Tie Down DISCON...

Page 53: ...oke Closed Throttle 900 1000 RPM Alternator Warning Light CHECK OFF Avionics ON If the engine is hot proceed as for cold engine but do not use choke If the engine is turning at less than 300 RPM it wi...

Page 54: ...el Pump OFF at top of climb Power SET as required 4 4 5 Initial Climb Throttle FULL OPEN Airspeed 70 KIAS 4 4 6 Cruise 75 Power 2800 RPM 14 L hr 4 4 7 Descent Power As required Carburettor heat As req...

Page 55: ...e under the fuselage Aircraft operated from rough strips especially at high altitudes are subject to abnormal undercarriage abuse Frequent checks of all undercarriage components tyres and brakes is wa...

Page 56: ...During ground running care must be taken to ensure that there is adequate airflow and that safe engine temperatures are maintained The guidelines presented below will assist in controlling temperature...

Page 57: ...hould be avoided When take offs must be made from a gravel surface it is very important that the throttle be advanced slowly and a rolling start take off technique be used to minimise propeller damage...

Page 58: ...ate use of power should be exercised to maintain the desired flight path and airspeed Excessively high approach speeds will result in prolonged floating and increased landing distance Normally the thr...

Page 59: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 4 CASA APPROVED Model J160 C NORMAL PROCEDURES JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 4 12 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 60: ...5 2 5 2 APPROVED DATA 5 3 5 2 1 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration 5 3 5 2 2 Stall Speeds 5 4 5 2 3 Take Off Performance 5 4 5 2 4 Landing Distances 5 5 5 2 5 Climb 5 6 5 3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

Page 61: ...ance data is presented in tabular or graphical form to illustrate the effect of different variables Sufficiently detailed information is provided in the tables so that conservative values can be selec...

Page 62: ...ed Indicator System Calibration Conditions Power As required for level flight or maximum rated RPM as appropriate KCAS KIAS Flaps UP Flaps Take off Flaps Landing 47 45 50 48 48 56 53 54 54 57 54 55 55...

Page 63: ...ps extended to the take off setting which is a 17 degree extension The distances presented are for operating on a level bitumen surface When taking off from short dry grass increase the take off dista...

Page 64: ...e is provided for a hard bitumen surface Wet and or slippery surfaces will increase the landing distance over that scheduled and the pilot should therefore ensure that adequate strip length is availab...

Page 65: ...6 607 552 500 452 416 4000 610 551 496 444 396 351 317 6000 498 442 390 342 297 255 223 8000 391 339 290 245 203 163 133 500 0 908 837 772 711 654 601 561 2000 778 712 651 594 541 491 453 4000 654 593...

Page 66: ...8 711 649 590 546 2000 784 712 645 583 524 469 428 4000 649 582 519 461 406 354 316 6000 521 458 399 344 293 245 208 8000 399 340 285 234 186 140 106 480 0 988 908 834 765 700 640 594 2000 840 766 696...

Page 67: ...This feature has been examined by flight testing and verified for altitudes between sea level and 5000 ft Fuel flow values have not been verified above 5 000 ft therefore pilots will need to monitor f...

Page 68: ...ffects of Dirt Insects While normal in service dirt build up and insect residue does not significantly affect performance in extreme cases performance can be reduced It is therefore recommended that t...

Page 69: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 5 CASA APPROVED Model J160 C PERFORMANCE JP FM 06 Revision 0 21 Dec 2005 Page 5 10 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 70: ...AND BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph Page 6 1 GENERAL 6 2 6 1 1 Aircraft Weighing Procedures 6 3 6 2 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT 6 5 6 2 1 Weight and Balance Record 6 5 6 3 LOADING SYSTEM 6 8 6...

Page 71: ...ent available from the manufacturer is included in the equipment list Each item of equipment fitted to the aircraft when originally delivered from the factory is indicated in the equipment list These...

Page 72: ...rolling DO NOT use the park brake as this can lead to inaccurate readings c Level the aircraft Use light packers under wheels to change the aircraft s attitude NOTE The aircraft s longitudinal level...

Page 73: ..._______ MEASURED DATA Wheel Distance mm Reading kg Adjustment kg Nett Load kg Left Main DL L Right Main DR R Nose DN Average N Sum of Nett Loads S X CG position L x DL R x DR N x DN S Remember Nose wh...

Page 74: ...f the airframe log book Additionally this section of the airframe log book is to be used to calculate and record any subsequent changes to the weight and balance data that may occur as a result of the...

Page 75: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 6 Model J160 C WEIGHT AND BALANCE JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 1 Dec 2008 Page 6 6 INSERT FIGURE 6 2 FROM WEIGHING SPREADSHEET IN PLACE OF THIS PAGE...

Page 76: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 6 Model J160 C WEIGHT AND BALANCE JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 1 Dec 2008 Page 6 7 INSERT WEIGHT BALANCE RECORD FROM WEIGHING SPREADSHEET IN PLACE OF THIS PAGE...

Page 77: ...aircraft while the horizontal scales and the crew index chart at the top of the chart provide a graphical method to calculate the cg positions The aircraft is loaded correctly only if BOTH the zero f...

Page 78: ...o the left from the point made in Step 1 3 to enter the next scale which is the Baggage Weight Scale 1 5 Move vertically downward one line on this scale for each 5 kg of weight that is placed in Bagga...

Page 79: ...from the point marked in Step 2 5 one line for each 5 kg of load calculated i e 20 kg 4 lines and mark a point at this location 2 8 Drop a vertical line down from the point marked in Step 2 10 to int...

Page 80: ...ine per 10L fuel added Baggage Index Units Come right 1 line per 5kg added STEP 1 Start at the empty aircraft s index STEP 3 Draw a line down from the Aircraft Index to the Crew Index ladder Move 1 li...

Page 81: ...dder Go down 1 line per 10kg crew weight 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 Baggage Ladder Go down 1 line per 5kg Fuel Ladder Go down 1 line per 10L fuel Aircraft Empty Weight Start at the aircraft s empty w...

Page 82: ...50 600 550 Crew Ladder Go down 1 line per 20lb crew weight Baggage Ladder Go down 1 line per 10lb Fuel Ladder Go down 1 line per 3 US Gallons fuel Aircraft Empty Weight Start at the aircraft s empty w...

Page 83: ...datum at 540kg 1190lb Linear variation between points Aft Limit 292 mm 11 50 29 5 aft of datum at all weights Datum Wing Leading Edge Leveling Means Longitudinal Spirit Level placed on the trim contr...

Page 84: ...ion basis for the equipment included in this list is the aircraft s approved type design Equipment fitted in the field after delivery must be fitted in accordance with approved data This can be approv...

Page 85: ...O Outside Air Temperature 0 1kg 0 2lb 216mm 8 50in Electrical Equipment Battery Odyssey PC625 6 7kg 14 8lb 675mm 26 57in Intercom 0 4kg 0 9lb 266mm 10 47in VHF COMM 1 0 5kg 1 1lb 266mm 10 47in O VHF...

Page 86: ...JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 1 Dec 2008 Page 6 17 Opt Code Description Weight kg lb Arm mm in Door Pockets 0 1kg 0 2lb 210mm 8 27in Additions Deletions...

Page 87: ...RNESSES 7 5 7 10 BAGGAGE SHELF 7 5 7 11 ENTRANCE DOORS 7 5 7 12 ENGINE 7 5 7 12 1 Engine Controls 7 6 7 12 2 Engine Instruments 7 6 7 12 3 Engine Oil System 7 6 7 12 4 New Engine Break in and Operatio...

Page 88: ...lly operated by push pull Teleflex cables The control column is a centrally mounted stick with separate handgrip for each pilot The control column actuates the ailerons and elevators in the convention...

Page 89: ...y towards the pilot The engine tachometer is located centrally on the lower section of the panel while the other engine instruments are placed in a vertical row slightly to the right of the centre of...

Page 90: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 7 Model J160 C AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 7 4 Figure 7 4 Instrument Panel Layouts...

Page 91: ...spring steering is via pushrods direct from the rudder pedals The nose wheel is a Jabiru assembly with 500 x 6 6 ply tyre Refer to Section 8 for the recommended tyre pressures 7 8 SEATS Seats in the...

Page 92: ...s and red lines at the maximum minimum allowable limits These limits and gauge markings are also given in Section 2 of this manual 7 12 3 Engine Oil System Oil for engine lubrication is supplied from...

Page 93: ...r motor If the engine turns at less than 300rpm no spark will be generated and it will not fire The engine requires choke to start when cold When hot it does not require choke and may be started with...

Page 94: ...used depending on the age of the aircraft details of both are presented below System 1 Fuel gravity feeds from the front and rear inboard corner of each tank The two delivery pipes from each side join...

Page 95: ...this can cause fuel starvation engine stoppage while there is significant fuel remaining in one wing tank Care must be taken to fly the aircraft in balance at all times CAUTION In the unusual conditi...

Page 96: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 7 Model J160 C AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 7 10 Figure 7 14 3 Fuel System Schematic 1...

Page 97: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 7 Model J160 C AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 7 11 Figure 7 14 4 Fuel System Schematic 2...

Page 98: ...cal system is constructed as a dual bus system An instrument bus powered from the main bus powers the instruments and radios The master bus powers all other electrical systems in addition to the instr...

Page 99: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 7 Model J160 C AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 7 13 Figure 7 15 Electrical System Sheet 1...

Page 100: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 7 Model J160 C AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 7 14 Figure 7 16b Wiring Diagram Sheet 2...

Page 101: ...Hg 7 18 3 Vertical Speed Indicator The vertical speed indicator indicates the aircrafts rate of climb or descent in feet per minute The pointer is actuated by changes in ambient barometric pressure as...

Page 102: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 7 Model J160 C AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 7 16 This Page is intentionally left blank...

Page 103: ...Y INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 8 3 8 4 2 PREVENTATIVE MAINT MINOR FIELD REPAIR 8 3 8 4 3 FLUID SERVICING 8 4 8 4 4 WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM 8 5 8 4 5 UNDERCARRIAGE 8 5 8 4 6 TYRES 8 5 8 4 7 INDUCTION AIR FILT...

Page 104: ...regulations Factory Recommended Preventative Maintenance and Minor Field Repairs may be carried out by a suitably licensed pilot on an aircraft they own or operate 8 2 IDENTIFICATION PLATE All corres...

Page 105: ...nt inadvertent non compliance All maintenance carried out must be correctly recorded and certified for in the relevant log books 8 4 2 PREVENTATIVE MAINT MINOR FIELD REPAIR Depending on the applicable...

Page 106: ...the belly of the fuselage aft of the main undercarriage and is most easily accessed from the right hand side of the aircraft Fuel should be drained sampled from all of these points before the first f...

Page 107: ...ure that no contaminants are allowed to enter the reservoir 8 4 5 UNDERCARRIAGE Because of its simplicity the undercarriage does not require complicated maintenance The main undercarriage leg requires...

Page 108: ...cowl WARNING Do not perform any maintenance on the electrical system in conjunction with work on the fuel system The escape of fuel fumes under the floor and or in the aircraft may cause an explosion...

Page 109: ...to the tail tie down at approximately 45 degrees to the ground Leave sufficient slack to avoid damage due to rope shrinkage that may occur when a moist rope dries out 8 6 3 JACKING The aircraft may b...

Page 110: ...ferably be flown for 30 minutes As well as helping to avoid engine problems this also helps to reduce accumulations of water in the fuel system tops up the battery charge and exercises the other aircr...

Page 111: ...occurs which exposes an edge of the urethane or fibreglass the edge should be sealed using a small amount of superglue to prevent air pressure from lifting the edge off the propeller body Take care wh...

Page 112: ...Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 8 Model J160 C HANDLING SERVICING MAINTENANCE JP FM 06 Revision 0 1 1 Dec 2008 Page 8 10 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 113: ...when operating in accordance with the provisions of that supplement The Log of Supplements shows the CASA Approved Jabiru Aircraft Supplements available for the J160 C at the date of publication of t...

Page 114: ...ft SECTION 9 Model J160 C SUPPLEMENTS JP FM 06 Revision 0 21 Dec 05 Page 9 2 9 2 LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS JABIRU AIRCRAFT SUPPLEMENTS Applicable to aircraft serial number J160 C ______________ Install Doc N...

Search results

Summary of Contents for J160-C

Reviews:

Jabiru J160-C, Pilot Operating Handbook, Page: 87 / 114

Search results

Summary of Contents for J160-C

Reviews: