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National Défense
Defence nationale

A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001

OPERATING MANUAL

AIR CADET GLIDING PROGRAM

2-33 SCHWEIZER

AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

(Replaces Chapter 2 Section 2 of the A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005 dated 31 Jan 2012)

Cette publication est disponible en français sous A-CR-CCP-402/MB-002(F)

Issued by the Commander Royal Canadian Air Force under the authority of the Chief of
Defense Staff

OPI: 2 Canadian Air Division / Director Air Force Training

2017-01-31

NOTICE

This document has been reviewed by the technical authority and does not

contain controlled goods. Disclosure notices and handling instructions

originally received with the document shall continue to apply.

This document is electronically controlled and should not be

considered current when printed.

Summary of Contents for 2-33

Page 1: ...CP 402 MB 002 F Issued by the Commander Royal Canadian Air Force under the authority of the Chief of Defense Staff OPI 2 Canadian Air Division Director Air Force Training 2017 01 31 NOTICE This document has been reviewed by the technical authority and does not contain controlled goods Disclosure notices and handling instructions originally received with the document shall continue to apply This do...

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Page 3: ...ht Erection Maintenance Manual produced by K L Soaring LLC is the legal controlling document that must be carried on board the aircraft during flight There is no need to carry the AOIs in the glider 6 All information in this document is applicable for both the 2 33 and 2 33A unless indicated otherwise 7 All speeds are IAS unless indicated otherwise 8 Note Caution and Warning headings in this manua...

Page 4: ... much as able for civilian pattern aircraft 1 Section 1 now Aircraft Systems Description 1 1 para 2 3 added for clarity 1 1 2 para 10a information on rudder Figure 1 1 tire pressures added 1 blocks added 1 para 5 solo from front only added 1 para 11b operation of bungee type para 6 seating information added 1 trim added 1 1 2 para 8c information on different 1 3 para 11c Ratchet lock trim informat...

Page 5: ...ras 19 a b c and d background 3 11 LAUNCH SPEEDS taken from former information added 1 ACGPM Chap 2 Sec 4 5 and 6 1 3 8 para 20 e trim setting standardized 1 para 27 source of ground launch safety speed added 1 Section 4 now Flight Handling 4 1 Figure 4 1 updated to include 1080 4 3 SAFETY CHECK A ttitude reference gross weight information 1 removed and replaced with the 4 2 Figure 4 2 added to fu...

Page 6: ...17 information on carabiner type hooks and ratchets added 1 6 6 para 18 Open Air added to title for 6 6 para 19 now refers to owner manual 1 clarity and now refers to owner NOTE about winds added 1 manual 1 Annex A now Glider Daily Inspection A 1 comments and advice removed from A 1 DI sheet updated to match DI sheet now with information in amendments In Chapter 3 1 Sec 3 as per 2016 Stds WG 1 Ann...

Page 7: ...umn and Seat Spacers 3 7 Cushion and Spacer Condition 3 7 Limited Pre Flight Inspection 3 7 Pre Take Off Check 3 8 Hook Up Procedure 3 8 Schweizer Glider Release Mechanism 3 10 Use of C of G and Forward Hooks 3 11 Launch Speeds 3 11 Section 4 AIRCRAFT HANDLING 4 1 General 4 1 Flight Speeds 4 1 Pre Release Check 4 3 Safety Check 4 3 Pre Landing Check 4 3 Slipping 4 3 Touch Down 4 4 Section 5 EMERGE...

Page 8: ...Downs 6 5 Tie down Ropes and Straps 6 6 Use of Open Air Trailers 6 6 Erection Procedure 6 6 Annex A Glider Daily Inspection A 1 Annex B Glider Open Air Trailer Loading Checklist B 1 Annex C Glider Final Assembly Checklist C 1 Annex D Glider Maintenance Flight Card D 1 ...

Page 9: ...ded 2016 3 As all aircraft have been standardized to a large extent no differentiation will be made between models in this manual and 2 33 will be used to denote all variants above para added 2016 SPECIFICATIONS Length 25 ft 9 in Span 51 ft 0 in Height 9 ft 3 in Wing Area 219 48 sq ft Aspect Ratio 11 85 1 Tire Pressures Hydraulic Brakes 28 30 psi Mechanical Brakes 15 psi Figure 1 1 Specifications ...

Page 10: ...nd rear controls are conventional in design and are mounted on a single torque tube 10 Rudder pedals The following are applicable a Front The conventional left and right toe pedals are located forward of the floorboard and are adjustable Some 2 33 are equipped with rudder blocks on the front rudder pedals that can be lifted up and over to provide additional adjustments for leg length sub para 10a ...

Page 11: ...m lock 2 Stick Trim should be full forward for take off 3 Setting Stick Trim in cruise flight a if time and altitude permit allow the control column to move to the trimmed position b gently squeeze and hold the Stick Trim lever back against the control column c while holding the Stick Trim lever in position adjust the control column position to set the desired cruise attitude airspeed d once estab...

Page 12: ...A CR CCP 402 MB 001 SCHWEIZER 2 33 AOIs 1 4 Figure 1 2 Cockpit Figure 1 3 Example Instrument Panel ...

Page 13: ...mit Load Factor 1 4 67 G 1 Figure 2 2 Limit Load Factor updated 2016 CAUTION 1 Over 65 mph the pilot must manoeuvre with caution Although the limit load factor of 4 67 G should never be exceeded the pilot can do so inadvertently with abrupt manoeuvres Speeds between 65 mph and the 98 mph or 66 mph and 100 mph for those gliders with gross weight of 1080 lbs shall be treated as a cautionary range an...

Page 14: ...tal axis are indicated velocities in miles per hour and on the vertical axis are load factors expressed in G units The straight lines labeled sic gust load factors represent the effect of the FAA required 24 ft per second gust on the sailplane as speed varies They diverge from the one G situation where the glider would be at rest or in perfectly balanced level flight The curved lines diverging fro...

Page 15: ... so fast as to expose your ship to loads within the crosshatched area marked NO MANEUVER sic It can be inferred from the graph that abrupt maneuvering sic in gusty conditions is dangerous and can lead to very high G loads In normal operation the major cases of high G loads are tight spirals in thermals which would not normally exceed 2 or 2 5 G s Winch or auto towing can produce high loads but if ...

Page 16: ...OLUTION Enter wind angle at 450 follow radial inward to 10 KT wind speed arc At the intersection of the radial and the arc read straight down for the crosswind component and straight across for the headwind component Could you fly a 2 33 in this example YES Figure 2 5 Crosswind Component Chart ...

Page 17: ...installed in the nose of the glider between the rudder pedals This ballast is far ahead of the pilot seat and the effect of its installation on the C of G is indicated on the loading graph b A seat ballast fitted under the cushion or if needed the lowest seat spacer In this case the weight of the ballast is added to the pilot s weight Accordingly the Loading Graph Fig 2 5 does not include seat bal...

Page 18: ...e lines is within the envelope the C G is within limits 4 Gross weight must not exceed 1040 lbs 5 Solo flight from front seat only No Ballast Ballast Forward C of G Limit Rear C of G Limit Max Weight Limit C FQON Lbs Rear Seat Load Front Seat Load Kg Kg 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 Project horizontal line at front seat load 2 Project vertical line at rear seat ...

Page 19: ...since the maximum useable load for this glider is 370 lbs 220 plus 150 Adherence to this limit is essential to ensure that the useable maximum weight of the glider is not exceeded b Minimum Weight Aft Pilot 100 Forward 120 If the front seat occupant including any seat ballast weighs 100 lbs then the minimum weight of the rear seat occupant cannot be less than 120 lbs in order to properly balance t...

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Page 21: ...heck transmit and receive 4 Check condition and security of the instruments Gently check air hose connections behind dash Check altimeter setting against field elevation 5 Check front ballast bracket is secure and pin is installed 6 Check front and rear release Confirm there is tension the cable is free and operation is smooth 7 Check front and rear rudder pedals for security and wear Confirm rudd...

Page 22: ...ment points and pushrods for security 5 Check condition of wing 6 Check canopy fairing on upper wing surface is flush and secure 7 Check right fuselage fabric for wear c Tail Assembly 1 Check right inspection port covers for security 2 Check rudder cable connection for security 3 Check all hinges and bolts on tail assembly for security 4 Check pushrod attachment to elevator horn for security 5 Che...

Page 23: ... 2016 COCKPIT ERGONOMICS 3 Some pilots may require seat spacers and cushions to ensure the required sight line over the nose Incorrect installation might result in control column interference para added 2016 4 VON Marking Vision Over the Nose VON refers to the ability to perform all visual tasks required for the safe take off flight manoeuvres and landing of an aircraft while acting as pilot in co...

Page 24: ...acer and 1 cushion The above are only an initial guide The final configuration of spacers will depend on the individual pilot s physique and preferences All pilots must use at least one back and one seat cushion 5 3 and over 1 cushion 1 cushion Figure 3 2 Front Seat Fitting Guide updated 2016 8 Maximum Number Of Front Seat Back Spacers Excessive use of spacers may result in control column interfer...

Page 25: ...at cushion shall be used at all times Use of more than one cushion in either location will negate the shock absorbing benefits of the specially designed ACGP spacers e When only a back cushion is used the curved back spacer may be installed to provide relief from the front seat back top brace f Use of back spacers to move the pilot ahead to intercept the VON is preferred over seat spacers since se...

Page 26: ...he control column to its full forward stop Aluminum Seat back with Top Brace 18 Curved back spacer note the placement is below the top brace 2 x 18 Flat Back Spacer 2 x 18 Flat Back Cushion 2 x 11 Seat Cushion Wood Seat Pan Fig 3 3 Correct installation of curved spacer single back spacer with back and seat cushion Fig 3 4 Correct installation with addition of a seat spacer 2 x 13 Seat spacer insta...

Page 27: ...our hand c Remove your hand d The cushion should begin to return to its original smooth form and e If the cushion does not display the ability to mould itself to the shape of your palm or does not display the ability to return to its original form within 30 minutes of being compressed the cushion shall not be used 16 Cushions with a broken underside shall not be used 17 Do not use broken spacers 1...

Page 28: ...hanism visually and through the application of tension a From a 90 degree side angle to the nose of the glider visually confirm the step of the tow hook is seated against the release arm See Figure 3 7 1 If the tow hook is not seated against the release arm See Figure 3 8 have the pilot activate the release mechanism and repeat the hook up Recurring instances of the tow hook not seating against th...

Page 29: ...CCP 402 MB 001 SCHWEIZER 2 33 AOIs 3 9 22 See Figure 3 9 for additional diagrams depicting ways to identify proper and improper tow rope hook ups Figure 3 7 Proper Engagement Figure 3 8 Incorrect Engagements ...

Page 30: ...ront cockpit release knob should be flush with the instrument panel CORRECT HOOK UP The rear cockpit release knob should be flush to the wooden stopper INCORRECT HOOK UP The tow hook is resting on the front left side of the release arm Again note the rope protection has been moved far enough back to view the entire release mechanism INCORRECT HOOK UP The tow hook step is clearly visible therefore ...

Page 31: ... this procedure is unsuccessful a But the airspeed is still within acceptable limits yaw the glider from side to side to direct the winch operator to reduce power b And the airspeed exceeds or will probably exceed the launch limit abort the launch release the glider Be prepared to counter an abrupt nose up moment 27 Winch and Auto Launch Safety Speed The ground launch safety speed for any glider i...

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Page 33: ...feting Speed 40 to 43 mph 34 to 37 mph 41 mph 36 5 mph Stall Speed 30o bank 42 mph 36 5 mph 40 mph 1 36 mph 1 Stall Speed spoilers open 1 41 mph 1 36 mph 1 38 mph 34 mph Stall Speed level flight 39 mph 34 mph Figure 4 1 Flight Speeds updated 2016 2 33 Speeds and Ratios with Full Spoilers Dive Brakes Extended SPEED Miles Hour SPEED Feet Second SINK Feet Second SINK Feet Minute DIVE ANGLE L D RATIO ...

Page 34: ...3 mph as the rate of descent is so great that a proper flare for landing cannot be made CAUTION 2 Treat speeds above Va as a cautionary range Manoeuvring within this range should be reduced to a minimum as velocity increases SAMPLE ONLY DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT see Owner Manual for actual chart Figure 4 3 Sample Performance Curves added 2016 ...

Page 35: ... and back C anopy Canopy rear window and door closed and latched Confirm security of canopy latch by touch O bjects Ensure no loose objects T raffic Terrain Check for conflicting traffic and ensure clear of built up areas PRE LANDING CHECK S poilers Check operation and position W ind Assess wind speed and direction A irspeed Calculate the approach speed sub para amended 2016 R adio Make radio call...

Page 36: ...although it is preferable to land with them open With spoilers open plan the flare two to five feet above the ground at 43 46 mph By holding a level attitude close to the ground the glider will settle into a smooth and level touch down above para added 2016 CAUTION If the control column is moved too far back during or after touchdown especially with spoilers closed the glider may lift off again ba...

Page 37: ...e G lide Set or maintain normal gliding attitude A ssess Altitude and location P ull Release twice S elect Appropriate response and landing area and A ssess Altitude and location and P ull Release twice S elect Appropriate response and landing area CANOPY OPEN IN FLIGHT 2 Continue to safely fly the aircraft and a Assess your situation considering the phase of flight position and altitude and b If ...

Page 38: ...ired flight attitude Apply full rudder against the rotation of the spin centralize the ailerons and if spoilers are open close immediately Pause momentarily Move the control column steadily forward until the spinning stops Centralize the rudder look up and Pull out of the dive NOTE In most cases the 2 33 will come out of the spin after applying full rudder and centralizing ailerons in which case i...

Page 39: ...ate of the turn decrease radius simply by slowing down or standing still To decrease the rate of turn increase the radius the inside wingtip person can walk faster Steering from the inside wing tip is the easiest safest and most effective location during ground handing b When steering from the outside wingtip during a turn the wing person must move quickly to keep up with the wing tip when the gli...

Page 40: ...n accordance with Drawing QETE 00063 This tow bar has been designed to limit glider structural damage and no tow bar modifications are authorized without approval from the National Technical Authority NTA TIE DOWN 10 All locations where gliders are left unattended for more than a few hours are deemed to represent a high wind hazard 11 Based on a 600 lb empty weight the typical 2 33 glider facing i...

Page 41: ...is will permit ease of movement of aircraft into and out of tie down areas without risk of wing tip contact The clearance also provides some protection in the case of an adjacent aircraft partially breaking loose from its tie down Figure 6 3 Tie Down Clearances PERMANENT TIE DOWNS 14 When required to use Permanent Tie Downs the following standard shall be met a The glider tail shall be supported o...

Page 42: ...event movement during unattended periods See Figures 6 4 and 6 5 and sub para added 2016 e For those gliders with hydraulic brakes avoid leaving the spoilers deployed as this results in undue fatigue on the wheel brake components sub para added 2016 Control Column Lock Used in rear cockpit only Installation Ensure the threaded rod is modified such that the wing nut cannot be threaded off Back wing...

Page 43: ...all be provided for each wing and the tail c The tie down rope strap angle angle from the glider attachment point to the tie down anchor shall be at least 30 degrees from the vertical d The use of portable tail stands is recommended Using a tail stand alleviates the need to leave spoilers open however if the need to leave spoilers open exists give consideration to preventing weather and wildlife f...

Page 44: ...Refer to the 2 33 Sailplane Flight Erection Maintenance Manual for assembly Considering that the glider may be disassembled and assembled rather frequently the number of bolted attachments is kept to a minimum However all of the attachment fittings may be made with the appropriate AN bolts nuts and cotter pins specified in the maintenance manual The LS 1 safety pin is an acceptable alternate for t...

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Page 47: ...ake operation 11 Publications Pouch installed contents 12 Front Seat Belt condition 13 Frt Seat Cushions and Spacers condition 14 Rear Door Rear Windows condition latches attachment points 15 Rear Release Knob tension cable is free operation 16 Rear Rudder Pedals movement cables free 17 Rear Control Column freedom of obstructions correct movement of control surfaces 18 Rear Seat Belt condition sec...

Page 48: ... Stabilizer condition security 42 Horizontal Stabilizer Lift Struts attachment safetied 43 Tail Wheel Assembly condition attachment security wear rotation 44 Rudder Elevator condition movement security 45 Rudder Cable Elevator Push Rod condition security 46 Inspection Plate Cover secure RIGHT WING 47 Spoilers spring condition movement security 48 Ailerons Pushrods condition movement security 49 Ou...

Page 49: ...TAIL a Centre aligned b Secured c Secure horizontal stabilizer to trailer 3 COCKPIT a Control push rods Secured b Canopy secured c Pitot tube covered 4 Struts secure 5 WINGS a Small bolt top fitting b Shoulder of bolts up c Bolts two per wing 1 Left wing bolts installed 2 Right wing bolts installed 3 Safety Cotter pins installed 4 d Fuselage and Wing Surface clearance e Wing root openings covered ...

Page 50: ... 402 MB 001 2 33 AOIs B 2 6 AILERON LOCKS SECURED 7 RUDDER LOCK SECURED 8 D TUBES COVERED 9 TRAILER a Hitch safety pin b Safety chain secured c Lights 1 signal 2 brake 3 park GLIDER REGISTRATION DATE SIGNATURE ...

Page 51: ...otated by hand 3 SPOILER CONTROL a Pin and safety cotter pin hardware installed 4 AILERON CONTROLS a bolts nuts and cotter pins 5 ELEVATOR CONTROL a Push rod bolt nut and safety cotter pin hardware installed 6 TAIL SECTION HORIZONTAL STABILIZER a Horizontal stabilizer strut attachment bolts washers nuts cotter pins 1 Horizontal stabilizer attachment hardware installed 2 Struts fuselage attachment ...

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Page 53: ...llowing topics and or the space provided below to note specific items RELEASE Stiff Normal Loose TRIM Effective Non Effective Hands Off 50MPH _________________ Hands Off 38MPH _________________ Stall Speed Level Flt _________________ Stall Wing Drop _____________________ Stall Speed Spoilers Open ____ Clsd ____ Spoilers can open close VNE _______ 3600 Left Turn ______________________ 3600 Right Tu...

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