JMB VL-3E-1, Pilot Operating Handbook

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VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
37/39
8.4.3 Tying-Down
The aeroplane is usually tied-down after a flight day or when needed. The tying-down is necessary to
protect the aeroplane against possible damage caused by wind gusts. For this reason is the aeroplane
equipped by 2 tying lugs on the wing tips.
Procedure of tying-down:
1. Check the following:
Fuel valve - off
Circuit breakers - off
Master switch - off
Avionic master - off
Ingnition box - off
2. Block the control stick up (by means of safety harness)
3. Close and lock cockpit
4. Close all the ventilation windows
5. Tie-down both wings of the aeroplane to the ground by the strips. It is also necessary to tie-down
the fuselage rear and nose wheel landing gear (lace a rope through the wheel and fork).
8.4.4 Lifting
Because the empty weight of this aeroplane is relatively low it is easy to lift the aeroplane using 2
persons. On the aeroplane are 3 supporting point – 2 points on the front of fuselage, on the lower side of
engine frame and 1 point back on the underside of the fuselage.
Procedure of lifting:
1. Prepare 3 suitable jacks for aeroplane support.
2. Press-down the rear of the fuselage in front of the fin, lift the nose of the aeroplane and support under
the firewall by 2 jackss.
3. To lift the rear of the fuselage grab the fuselage near the auxiliary tail skid, lift it upward and
support end of fuselage by 1 jack.
8.4.5 Road transport
The aeroplane may be transported in a suitable trailer. It is necessary to dismantle the aeroplane before
loading - the wings (and also tail units - if it is necessary) must be disassambled according the procedures
described in aeroplane Maintenace Manual. The aeroplane wings and tail units must be safely placed to
prevent their damage during transport.
8.4.6 Aeroplane disassembly and assembly
For disassembly and assembly of the aeroplane - see the VL-3 Maintenance Manual.
Caution
Never lift the aeroplane by the wing tips or tail units!