PROPELLER
This aircraft is fitted with an MT MTV-9 three blade composite
propeller. Natural composite blades with fiber reinforced Epoxy cover
and metal leading edge protection are used to minimize weight at the
highest amount of safety against fatigue fractures due to vibrations.
The spinner dome is a one-piece part made from fiber reinforced
composite.
The constant speed propeller is a single-acting type in which oil
pressure from the engine, boosted and regulated by a governor, is used
to increase blade pitch. The natural centrifugal twisting moment of the
rotating blades and the force of a spring are used to decrease blade
pitch.
FUEL SYSTEM
Aviation fuel (100LL blue) is supplied to the engine by two integral
fuel tanks, one in the forward center section of each wing. The fuel
capacity is 52.5 U.S. gallons for each wing tank, for a total capacity of
105 U.S. gallons. From the wing tanks, fuel flow is directed through a
selector valve, electric fuel pump (with bypass), gascolator, and engine-
driven fuel pump for delivery to the fuel injector unit.
A three position fuel selector valve is installed on the floor forward of
the pilot and copilot seats. The valve controls the selection of OFF,
LEFT, and RIGHT tanks. Pull the knob on the valve to select the OFF
position.
An electric boost pump is located on in the copilot footwell, behind the
kickpanel. It is controlled by switches on the control panel.
The fuel tanks are vented to atmosphere through vent scoops on the
underside of each wingtip. These vents must be free of obstructions
and should be checked prior to the first flight of the day. Should a vent
become obstructed it could result in fuel starvation and possible engine
stoppage.
BRAKE SYSTEM
A brake system is installed on both pilot and copilot sides. Steering of
the aircraft on the ground is by use of differential brakes. The rudder
pedals incorporate independent toe brake cylinders operating the
"Cleveland" type disk brakes on the main gear. Brakes should be
checked each time you leave the ramp prior to taxiing. Care should be
used to not ride the brakes unnecessarily by using only sufficient power
to maintain taxi speed. Also, you should get in the habit of checking
Summary of Contents for ES-P
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