Rand-Kar X-AIR HANUMAN 602T AP User Manual Download

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2008, october, 17

INTRODUCTION

Dear fellow pilot,

Our congratulations and our thanks, for choosing our new

X-AIR Hanuman

Ultralight. We wish you

many pleasant hours of flight.

This maintenance and flight manual will help you achieve safe flying conditions.

Please read it attentively and follow all the instructions concerning assembly, preflight inspection, in-

flight operation and maintenance.

Feel free to contact your dealer for any additional information about your ultralight, and for any remark

you wish to make to improve the quality of this document, the service we can offer, or the general safety

of your flights.

This ultralight is an aircraft, and as such must be flight-tested by a certified instructor. All test flights to

be conducted in still air.

Never forget that you alone are responsible for the safe handling of your

X-AIR Hanuman

Constant vigilance and attentiveness are essential.

Your own safety, the safety of your passenger and other fliers, as well as the future of ultralight flying are

at stake.

Many happy flights!

Summary of Contents for X-AIR HANUMAN 602T AP

Page 1: ... 2200 without parachute X AIR HANUMAN 912 AP with Rotax 912 and parachute X AIR HANUMAN 912 SP with Rotax 912 without parachute X AIR HANUMAN 912S AP with Rotax 912S and parachute X AIR HANUMAN 912S SP with Rotax 912S without parachute RAND KAR sa Canal de la Martinière 44320 Frossay France Tél 33 0 240 642 166 Fax 33 0 240 641 522 Société au capital de 46 000 siret 384 220 695 00017 RM 44 APE 353...

Page 2: ...ats 1 3 11 Controls 1 3 12 Diverse 1 4 Settings SECTION 2 Limitations Pages 17 to 19 2 1 Certification type 2 2 Pilot s competence 2 3 Use conditions 2 4 Load factor 2 5 Weight and balance 2 6 Limited speeds SECTION 3 Powerplant Pages 21 to 24 3 1 Jabiru 2200 3 1 1 Manufacturer 3 1 2 Technical datas 3 1 3 Propeller 3 1 4 Noise pollution 3 2 Rotax 582 3 2 1 Manufacturer 3 2 2 Technical datas 3 2 3 ...

Page 3: ... 912 4 3 1 Service ceiling 4 3 2 Take off distance 4 3 3 Climb 4 3 4 Speeds 4 3 5 Engine off 4 3 6 Landing SECTION 5 Standard procedure Pages 29 to 35 5 1 Pre flight inspection 5 1 1 Cockpit 5 1 2 Engine 5 1 3 Airframe 5 2 Installation on board and starting engine 5 2 1 Engine cold 5 2 2 Engine hot 5 3 Check before take off 5 4 Take off 5 5 Climb 5 6 Turns 5 7 Flight in turbulences 5 8 Stall 5 8 1...

Page 4: ...ing on trees 6 8 Flight in hard rain 6 9 Flight in icing conditions 6 10 spin 6 11 Use of parachute SECTION 7 Accessories and options Pages 41 to 44 7 1 using advices 7 1 1 Skis 7 1 2 Floats 7 1 3 Banner 7 1 4 Crop spraying 7 2 Repercussion of options mounting 7 2 1 Skis 7 2 2 Floats 7 2 3 Banner 7 2 4 Crop spraying 7 2 5 Balistic parachute SECTION 8 Maintenance Pages 45 to 55 8 1 Taking down and ...

Page 5: ... dealer for any additional information about your ultralight and for any remark you wish to make to improve the quality of this document the service we can offer or the general safety of your flights This ultralight is an aircraft and as such must be flight tested by a certified instructor All test flights to be conducted in still air Never forget that you alone are responsible for the safe handli...

Page 6: ...o carry out all the mandatory alterations specified in Rand Kar s regular newsletters Any alterations or repair other than those specified by the manufacturer or carried out without the manufacturer s agreement shall void the warranty The user must be a 3 axis licensed Ultralight pilot Rand Kar Sarl cannot be held responsible for any incidents or accidents caused by improper assembly or reckless u...

Page 7: ...tions specified in Rand Kar s regular newsletters Any alterations or repair other than those specified by the manufacturer or carried out without the manufacturer s agreement shall void the warranty The user must be a licensed Ultralight pilot Rand Kar Sarl cannot be held responsible for any incidents or accidents caused by improper assembly or reckless use of the ultralight particularly when flyi...

Page 8: ...imit of C G from 22 to 40 5 cm Weight kg Front wheel A Main gear left wheel B Main gear right wheel C TOTAL 150 x A CG A B C Date Place Type of aircraft X AIR HANUMAN Serial Number Identification sheet Max empty weight Owner Signature Form to be filled and returned to after weighing operation of empty finished aircraft to RAND KAR sa Canal de la Martinière F 44320 FROSSAY FRANCE Property sheet ...

Page 9: ...me and adress Observations Owner N 2 Name and adress Observations Buying date Owner N 3 Name and adress Observations Buying date Owner N 4 Name and adress Observations Buying date Owner N 5 Name and adress Observations Buying date ...

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Page 11: ...2008 october 17 SECTION 1 General points 1 1 Board documents The pilot will check before each flight the presence on board of all the necessary documentation according the local regulations ...

Page 12: ...2008 october 17 1 2 3 views drawings Front view Vue de Face 1740 2500 2 2 8 0 10050 2 Top view Vue de dessus Side view Vue de coté 1500 6100 ...

Page 13: ... L Hanuman 912 AP 80 L Hanuman 912S AP 80 L Hanuman Jabiru SP 60 L Hanuman 912 SP 60 L Hanuman 912S SP 60 L 1 3 5 Wings profile NACA 23012 Wings set at 4 at root Twist 2 Dihedral 2 Sweep angle 2 Wing material Leading edge aluminium Tube 64 4x2 mm Sleeved with 60 x 1 6 Trailing edge aluminium Tube 50 x 2 mm Sleeved with 45 3 x 1 5 Compression tubes aluminium Tube 38 x 1 6 mm Tension cables 3 mm gal...

Page 14: ...um Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm 1 3 8 Elevator Flat profile Material Fabric Dacron polyester 170 gr m Leading edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm Trailing edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm 1 3 9 Rudder Flat profile Material Fabric Dacron polyester 170 gr m Leading edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm Trailing edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm 1 3 10 Seats Composite with foam 1 3 11 Controls Type 3 axis Rudder action ...

Page 15: ...sert the bolt Add loctite Tighten nut to close fit Ailerons Tuning is achieved by turning the turnbuckles supplied and adjust rod ends This will alter the position of the ailerons which are normally lined up with the wing lower surface If the ailerons have a strong inverse slope trailing edge higher the aircraft will tend to nose up If the slope is smaller trailing edge lower the aircraft will ten...

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Page 17: ...ive instructions for its maintenance However our present experience of the aircraft makes it possible to offer a realistic maintenance program When in doubt the owner should always seek advice from a competent professional Needless to say we at RANDKAR welcome all your remarks we will be pleased to answer all your questions 2 2 Required pilot competency Student pilot license and orientation flight...

Page 18: ...der will in no circumstances be held liable should these weight limitations be exceeded whatever the origin or nature of the additional or accessory equipment carried on the aircraft This manual includes all the information required for the use and maintenance of the aircraft This manual is specific to the aircraft it describes and must be read by all users as stated in Parts 1and 2 of June 17 198...

Page 19: ...145 5 Snow skis with fastenings 9 19 84 Ballistic parachute with fastenings 12 26 45 Complete agri spray set with fastenings 37 81 57 Microspray for agri spraying 18 39 68 Total empty weight of X AIR Hanuman is the sum of Aircraft empty weight Weight of equipment instruments intercom radio Weight of options To obtain total loaded weight you must add Weight of crew pilot and passenger Weight of fue...

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Page 21: ...ollow engine manufacturer s instructions 3 1 3 Propeller Two or three blades DUC Material composite Two or three blades ARPLAST Material composite Two blades ULX Material wood 3 1 4 Noise pollution The most unfavourable case is a noise heard under trajectory when aircraft has just taken off full throttle optimum climb speed QNH 1010 θ 17 C 50m 300m soundmeter Lm 69 dB a Heard noise under trajector...

Page 22: ...Oil 2 stroke engine oil following engine manufacturer s instructions 3 2 3 Propeller Two or three blades ARPLAST Material composite Two or three blades DUC Material composite Two blades ULX Material wood 3 2 4 Noise pollution The most unfavourable case is a noise heard under trajectory when aircraft has just taken off full throttle optimum climb speed QNH 1010 θ 17 C 50m 300m soundmeter Lm 71 dB a...

Page 23: ...turer s instructions 3 3 3 Propeller Two or three blades ARPLAST Material composite Two or three blades DUC Material composite Two blades ULX Material wood 3 3 4 Noise pollution The most unfavourable case is a noise heard under trajectory when aircraft has just taken off full throttle optimum climb speed QNH 1010 θ 17 C 50m 300m soundmeter Lm 71 dB a Heard noise under trajectory Lh at a flight alt...

Page 24: ...cturer s instructions 3 4 3 Propeller Two or three blades ARPLAST Material composite Two or three blades DUC Material composite Two blades ULX Material wood 3 4 4 Noise pollution The most unfavourable case is a noise heard under trajectory when aircraft has just taken off full throttle optimum climb speed QNH 1010 θ 17 C 50m 300m soundmeter Lm 71 dB a Heard noise under trajectory Lh at a flight al...

Page 25: ... eco 110 Km h 59 kts at 2500 Rpm VS 77 Km h 41 kts no flaps 72 Km h 39 kts flaps position1 70 Km h 38 kts flaps position2 63 Km h 34 kts flaps position3 4 1 5 Engine off Maxi fineness 11 at 100 Km h 54 kts flaps position1 Best glide ratio 2 5 m s 492 ft mn at 100 Km h 54 kts flaps position1 4 1 6 Landing Roll 70 m 229 ft DA15 180 m 590 ft 4 2 X AIR Hanuman 602T Rotax 582 4 2 1 Service ceiling 4500...

Page 26: ... ceiling 4500 m 14700 ft take care of oxygen lack 4 3 2 Take off distance With flaps position 2 Run 80 m 262 ft DF15 190 m 623 ft 4 3 3 Climb Best ratio 4 2 m s 826 ft mn at 95 Km h 51 kts flaps position1 Best climb 16 at 95 Km h 51 kts flaps position1 4 3 4 Speeds VD 220 Km h 118 kts VNE 195 Km h 105 kts VNO 175 Km h 94 kts VC 140 Km h 75 kts at 5200 Rpm VC eco 120 Km h 65 kts at 4800 Rpm VS 77 K...

Page 27: ...7 Km h 48 kts flaps position3 4 4 4 Speeds VD 220 Km h 118 kts VNE 195 Km h 105 kts VNO 175 Km h 94 kts VC 140 Km h 75 kts at 4800 Rpm VC eco 120 Km h 65 kts at 4500 Rpm VS 77 Km h 41 kts no flaps 72 Km h 39 kts flaps position1 70 Km h 38 kts flaps position2 63 Km h 34 kts flaps position3 4 4 5 Engine off Maxi fineness 11 at 100 Km h 54 kts flaps position1 Best glide ratio 2 5 m s 492 ft mn at 100...

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Page 29: ...ngine condition of coil support plate condition of spark plug caps condition of fuel line water and or oil radiator retaining bolts intake muffler rubber mounts optional exhaust muffler hold down condition of rubber mount and muffler holding strap the exhaust system for apparent or incipient cracks 5 1 3 Airframe Starting from the left facing the aircraft check fastenings of leading edge tube the ...

Page 30: ...ession tubes and drag cables fittings Trailing edge fittings and fabric along check safe and firm positioning of wing tip fairing Move to the cabin along leading edge fastenings of leading edge tube the wheel fastenings and the tyre pressure the upper and lower wing strut fastenings Jury struts fastening along the length of the wing struts the condition of the wing leading edge fastenings of compr...

Page 31: ... clear all spectators from front and sides of propeller pull starter rope or push on electric starter button This may be done while seated Place left foot on rudder bar and hold starter handle in both hands If this feels inconvenient start from outside but make sure you have a competent helper in the cockpit ready to keep the aircraft from moving forward as soon as engine is running throttle to ha...

Page 32: ...ight slowly rotate at about 70 km h 38 kts maintain 90 km h 49 kts through climb out maintain full throttle to 150 m 500 ft electric fuel pump OFF ON may cause excess fuel consumption to use the flaps on take off allows a reduction of minimum speed of 5 km h approx 3 mph in the first position do not exceed 120 km h 64 kts with flaps in the first position 10 km h approx 6 mph in the second position...

Page 33: ...e area by doing a 180 degree turn and begin the stall engine at idle Practicing the stall and recovery will help you acquire the proper reactions and reduce altitude lost in an unexpected stall 5 8 1 Stall power off iddle First of all make sure you are pointing upwind and the area is clear When you come to the stall speed indicated in the specs sheet corrected as per load and density altitude the ...

Page 34: ...tralight the rudder remains effective down to very low speeds Once the main wheels are on the ground keep pulling back on the stick until the nosewheel touches down also This will slow down the aircraft faster and will keep the nosewheel from hitting a bump too hard If your landing seems a bit chancy never hesitate to add full power and go around The following is the easiest method to calculate be...

Page 35: ...der with a control lock or other tie down the wings from the top of the struts to a corkscrew anchor in the ground similarly tie down the propeller shaft block the wheels in Summer shade the instrument panel with an aluminum Mylar film 5 14 Performances m 450 kg The performance figures found in the following annexes represent averaged measured values However take into consideration that performanc...

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Page 37: ...se the emergency fuel pump black bulb or start the electric fuel pump if fitted airspeed 100 km h you get 10 points of fineness look for a suitable landing field seatbelts tight helmets secured if you have enough altitude flying down wind will allow to cover a greater distance increasing your chances of finding a suitable field If the field is flat land into the wind if the ground is reasonably le...

Page 38: ... 5 Emergency landing with engine due to weather conditions or imminent lack of fuel look for an appropriate landing site check for possible obstacles trees power lines fences observe the slope of the field make a full 360 turn over the field the amount and direction of drift during the turn will indicate the speed and direction of the wind overfly down low into the wind to make a thorough inspecti...

Page 39: ...irplane type descent with engine at high revs 6 10 Unvolontary spin Use the following procedure to recover from an involuntary spin opposite rudder release when rotation stops let stick move freely to neutral pitch slight roll with the spin pull out gently staying within the flight envelope IMPORTANT NOTE At very low speed control the aircraft with rudder only 6 11 Use of parachute the parachute i...

Page 40: ...xerts extremely high strains on the parachute The user should inquire from the parachute manufacturer if the characteristics of parachute s are compatible with the performances of the airplane Maintenance Follow instructions of maintenance manual of parachute manufacturer ...

Page 41: ...ing preflight inspection pay special attention to the sandow attachments and those holding the skis in approach position During take off make sure the runway does not have too much lateral slope which might cause the aircraft to deviate from the centerline Before landing beware of faulty estimation of height above snow covered terrain The absence of contrast termed white out tends to give a decept...

Page 42: ... the propeller parallel to the wings Attach ropes to the landing gear and the after end of the keel assembly then pull very slowly until the aircraft is back on its floats Immediately rinse off the airframe and the fabric parts in fresh water and the engine in diesel oil The airframe s aluminum alloy is remarkably resistant to salt water as long as you observe correct seaplane maintenance procedur...

Page 43: ...mph to keep the letters nicely spaced In case of engine failure release the banner as soon as you are over a vacant zone 7 1 4 Crop spraying All information concerning maintenance of this equipment will be found in the relevant manual The increased drag due to this equipment lowers your maximum speed by or 15km h 9mph You are advised to take on no more than 120 liters 32US 26 Imp gals Keep in mind...

Page 44: ...2 4 Agri spraying equipment with engines of more than 60 cv only Top speed at maximum load is lowered by approximately 10km h 6mph 7 2 5 Ballistic parachute IMPORTANT NOTE Installation of the parachute must be done under supervision by and with the express agreement of RAND KAR We reserve the right to ask for removal of this equipment in case of faulty installation by the user You are strongly adv...

Page 45: ...t wing strut from the leading edge Disconnect the leading edge Disconnect the trailing edge Remove the wing Disconnect the wing struts from the cockpit base Proceed the same way for the second wing In some countries it s necessary remove the stabiliser to reduce the width according to the road regulations Disconnect the tips of the elevator fork from their control levers on the elevator assembly R...

Page 46: ...brics V C Forkandlandinggear Tyres pressure 1 8 V Tyres wear V Brakes wear V Front fork and main gear shok absorbers V Windsreen V Controls Ailerons cables V L C Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints V L C Rudder cables V V C Handle stick joint L C Elevator control V V C Choke and throttle cables V L C Flaps control V C Electricwiringandfuelline Takecareofscrappingandwear Electric wires V Bat...

Page 47: ...V Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints V Rudder cables V Handle stick joint L Elevator control V Choke and throttle cables V Flaps control V Electricwiringandfuelline Takecareofscrappingandwear Electric wires Battery Fuel hoses V Handle fuel pump V Fuel filter V Fuel tank Controlsurfaces trim mobileparts axels L Bellcrank quick links V Câble trim L Bolts NOTA V Verify and replace if necessar...

Page 48: ...Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints V Rudder cables L Handle stick joint V Elevator control L Choke and throttle cables L Flaps control V Electricwiringandfuelline Takecareofscrappingandwear Electric wires V Battery V Fuel hoses V Handle fuel pump V Fuel filter R Fuel tank V Controlsurfaces trim mobileparts axels L Bellcrank quick links V Câble trim L Bolts NOTA V Verify and replace if nece...

Page 49: ...erons tubes and tubes and socket joints V Rudder cables L Handle stick joint V Elevator control L Choke and throttle cables L Flaps control V Electricwiringandfuelline Takecareofscrappingandwear Electric wires V Battery V Fuel hoses R Handle fuel pump V Fuel filter R Fuel tank V Controlsurfaces trim mobileparts axels L Bellcrank quick links V Câble trim L Bolts V NOTA V Verify and replace if neces...

Page 50: ...erons tubes and tubes and socket joints V Rudder cables L Handle stick joint L Elevator control V Choke and throttle cables L Flaps control V Electricwiringandfuelline Takecareofscrappingandwear Electric wires V Battery V Fuel hoses V Handle fuel pump R Fuel filter R Fuel tank V Controlsurfaces trim mobileparts axels L Bellcrank quick links V Câble trim L Bolts V NOTA V Verify and replace if neces...

Page 51: ...or control C Choke and throttle cables C Flaps control C Electricwiringandfuelline Takecareofscrappingandwear Electric wires V Battery V Fuel hoses R Handle fuel pump R Fuel filter R Fuel tank V Controlsurfaces trim mobileparts axels C Bellcrank quick links C Câble trim C Bolts C NOTA V Verify and replace if necessary R Replace L Lubricate verify and replace if necessary C Control by a competent p...

Page 52: ... Fuel filter V R 3 Air filter V R 4 Oil filter R 5 Oil leaks V 6 Hoses V R 7 Intake exhaust V Clamps 8 Electric wiring V 9 Spark plugs V R 10 Cylinder pressure V 11 Oil venting hose V Leaks 12 throttle drive V 13 Carburettor V Purge 14 Valves setting after first setting of 25h V 15 Torquing cylinder head after first setting of 25h V R Replace V Verify and replace if necessary ...

Page 53: ...Oil filter R Lubrication line V R Cooling line V R Intake exhaust V Electrics and ignition V Spark plugs V R compressions V Throttle drive V Carburettors fuel line V Engine Silent blocs V Engine bolts V Gearbox V V V Valve spring tension BT912 04 V Float valve BT912 04 V R Replace V Verify and replace if necessary ...

Page 54: ... X X X X 3 Grease exhaust elbow high temperature grease X X X X X X X X X X X 4 Change exhaust springs X X X 5 Lubricate the control cables X X X X X X X X X X X 6 Check balance and tracking of propeller 3 X X X X X X X X X X X 7 Change the nuts of the proppeller 4 8 Clean and oil air filters X X X X X X X X X X X 9 Clean fuel filter X X X X X X X X X 0 Change fuel filter X X 1 Check carburettors ...

Page 55: ... 8 X 7 X 7 X X 7 X 7 5 Check cylinders diameter 8 X 7 X 7 X X 7 X 7 6 Check ovalization of cylinders 8 X 7 X 7 X X 7 X 7 7 Change the following gaskets base cylinder head intake and exhaust 9 X X X X X 8 Check pistons axles and bearings X 9 Check the crankcase and change the oil seals X 0 Major overhaul 10 And after each gasket change 6 Clean pistons and piston rings And aftyer each change of cont...

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