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Page 2: ...OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL for STINSON VOYAGER 150 1947 ...

Page 3: ... life and economical operation of the airplane The manual is one of t wo books available to the owner The ot her is t he General SC rll CC Manllal whi h is a onvenicntly arranged authoritative guide t construction details and maintenan e rcquir ments for the airplane C are fu l study of both man uals will provide the information needed to keep the Stinson Voyager 150 operating economically at top ...

Page 4: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER I Design Features 1 CHAPTER II Operating Instruccions 21 CHAPTER III Operating Limitations 33 ...

Page 5: ...t I P II i f l9 IhCJk Canlrol 1 5 Mi crophon e Sockel 16 Ma IN Swilch 11 Po sition Lights Switch 18 Landing Lights Switch 19 Carburetor Heat Control 20 Fuel Gauge Switch 21 File Tank Selector Valve 22 Throttle 23 Slarter lgnition Switch 24 Mixture Control 25 Cab i n Heat Con l rol 26 Operati ng Limitations Placard 27 Rudd er and Brake Pedals 28 Pan el lights Dimm er 29 Flap Co rrtro l Handle 30 En...

Page 6: ...is control is provided to correct the airplane for nose heavy or tail heavy conditions usually caused by variations of loading arrangements or power 9 The rudder and steerable tail wheel are controlled by both sets of pedals The brake roe pedals are attached ro and extend above the left set of rudder pedals The brakes can be set for parking by pulling out the parking brake control knob while the b...

Page 7: ...of Cabin should be operated with caution to avoid abrupt maneuvers Red radial lines and letters on the instrument indicate maximum speeds permis sible N for maximum speed in the normal category gross weight between 925 and 2230 pounds and U for maximum speed in the utility ategory gross weight 1925 pounds or less 12 The compass can be adjusted for eviation by turning the com pensatjng screws on th...

Page 8: ...andle and pointer on the control panel The position of the valve determines from which tank fuel can flow to the engine The valve can be set to anyone of three positions left tank right tank or off W hen the valve handle is turned to the off position all fuel is shut off from the engine at the valve 16 The engine primer control knob is on the lower edge of the con rrol panel below the throttle con...

Page 9: ...vide any desired mixture of hot and cold air The concrol knob must be turned to unlock the push pull rod before the control can be set at the desired position 19 The primary purpose of carburetor air heat is to eliminate or pre vent carburetor icing Use carburetor heat during engine warm up and 1 Right Porf Duct 2 Cabin Heat Control 3 left Ventilator 4 Right Ventilator 5 Ventilator Air Intake 6 Re...

Page 10: ...off on mixture control 22 The tachometer oil pressure gauge and oil temperature gauge are mounted on the instrument panel An indicator that registers accumu lated hours of engine operation recording one hour at 2566 rpm is an integral part of the tachometer 23 The oil pressure gauge is mounted to the right of the left control wheel The safe operating pressure range for the engine is marked on this...

Page 11: ...VOYAGER 150 R 7 II 10 16 ST 36 L H TANK TRANS 19 N LANDING LIGHTS G 5 1 5 FUEL GAUGE BATTERY 12Y RELAY FUEL R l N TRANS Figure 4 Electrlcal System Diagram 8 ...

Page 12: ...tery supplies the power to start the en gine The generator supplies energy to the electrical system after the engine is operating at sufficient speed Electrical power from the gen erator is fed into the electrical system through a voltage regulator that maintains constant voltage in the system Power from both the battery and the generator is supplied to a main bus from which current is drawn for t...

Page 13: ...p antenna inside the fuselage aft of the cabin ref r to Fig ure 5 The loop is perpen 1icular to the longitudinal axis of the air plape so that homing is accomplished by tuning the null 37 Transmission may be accomplished at any setting of the radio controls as long as the radio is operating The transmitter is activated NOTE RiOht and UIt Tonka en SImIlar 1 Vent 6 Le ft Wing Tank 2 Filler Ca p 7 Se...

Page 14: ...idual fuel in the tanks the weight of which is included in the airplane empty weight Fuel Bows by gravity fr om the wing tanks to the carburetor and is drawn from either the right or left tank or shut off entirely by means of the fuel selector valve Fuel for the primer is taken from the main fuel line through the strainer attached to the firewall There are four strainers in the fuel lines one at e...

Page 15: ...ank can be made to register on the fuel gauge The fuel remaining in the tank when the gauge reads E cannot safely be used in flight OIL SYSTEM 40 Eight quarts of oil are carried within the engine crankcase Use motor oil of the following viscosity Summer Abo e 40 F SAE 40 Wincer Above lOoF SAE 30 Winter Below lOoF Sh E 20 14 6 Cabin Air Healer Muff 7 Carburetor Air Mixing Box 8 Carburetor Air Heat ...

Page 16: ... the right engine cowl panel The stick is on the top right side of the engine crankcase inside the baffles Never operate the engine with less than 4 quarts of oil in the crankcase Oil pressure and temperature gauges are mounted on the instrument panel see para graphs 23 and 24 ENGINE AND ENGINE ACCESSORIES 41 The power plant is an air co led six cylinder horizontally op posed 150 horsepower Frankl...

Page 17: ...rward end of the engine The carburetor heater muff is attached to the right exhaust manifold and the muff for cabin heat is on the left exhaust manifold ACCOMMODATIONS 43 Seats are provided for four persons The from seats are adjustable and can be moved forward or back by releasing a locking device see Figure 10 The backs of both front seats fold forward permitting en trance to the rear seats 44 T...

Page 18: ...n be locked Both doors can be locked from inside the airplane by turning down a lever beneath the door handle The left door is provided with a key lock and can be locked from outside the airplane The doors have two piece windows the forward panel of which slides back To unlock the win dow depress the small knob below the forward panel 17 ...

Page 19: ...eat cushion and unlock the canvas hammqfk straps 49 Any combination of baggage passengers and fuel may be carr d that does not exceed anyone of the following limitations The rear seat I cannot be occupied during the performance of maneuvers a Do not exceed 2230 pounds gross weight See Actual Weight and Balance sheets for airplane weight empty I b Do not exceed most rearward Center of Gravity posit...

Page 20: ...strap is attached to the rear center seat belt lug Position sling over the upper forward corner of the cargo and draw all buckles tight Keep load a minimum of eight inches aft of front seat back BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT 53 A separate baggage compartment aft of the cabin is provided 1ll later airplanes This compartment is designed to carry 100 pounds and has a capacity of 13 cubic feet Baggage placed in...

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Page 22: ... accumulated 6 Check air duo openings in engine cowl nose and bottom cowl for litter and obstructions Carburetor air filter should be removed to pre vent plugging by snow during the winter months 7 Measure oil level with the dip stick The dip stick is just aft of the rear cylinder on the right side Unscrew the dip stick to remove it The crankcase oil capacity is eight quarts 8 Bleed fuel strainer ...

Page 23: ...certain that the white indexes on he co er gl lsse of the airspeed indicator tachometer oil pressure gauge and oil temp rature g uge re in line with white indexes on the respective hOll ing if the m 1 kmgs for these instIuments are on he glass face 18 Check operating condition f he r dio receiver and transmitter PinPOint light beneath radi dial hould glow when button on micro phone is pressed Ligh...

Page 24: ...witch and allow it to return co both tareer is nor operative until master swich is on CAUTION If no oil pressure is indicated within 30 seconds after engine starrs discontinue the starring procedure and turn ignition switch off The oil system should be investigated and the trouble remedied before operaClng me engine 26 1 the engine does DOt St rt and if fuel drips from the drain or from the exhaus...

Page 25: ...le longer than is necessary for a quick reading of the instru ments 3 0 With the engine running at 800 rpm turn the ignition switch off momentarily If the engine does not stop firing a defective magneto ground connection is indicated Stop the engine by pulling the mixture control full out to the idle cut off position and slowly open the throttle Keep clear of the propeller until the source of the ...

Page 26: ...00 rpm from that of operation on both Make the test as quickly as possible to prevent damage from detonation TAXIING 33 Be certain that the main wheels are not stuck or mired before taxiing CAUTION Never attempt to free airplane by lifting or pushing up on the lift struts 34 Release the parking brake control by pushing knob In and ap plying pressure to the brake pedals 25 ...

Page 27: ...d airspeed of 73 5 mph as required for certification tests by Civil Air Reg ulations The data from which these curves were derived was obtained during the CAA Certification Flight Tests conducted under the follow ing conditions 2230 Pounds Gross Weight Full Throttle Wing Flaps up 73 5 mph Zero Wind Take Off From Hard Surface Runway 38 When take off is accomplished with flaps down raise flaps grad ...

Page 28: ...h these curves were derived was obtained during the CAA Certified Flight Tests conducted under the following conditions 2230 Pounds Gross Weight Wing Flaps UP Full Throttle 80 5 MPH STALLS 42 The stalling speed of the airplane is very much affec ted by the flaps and the gross weight The following speeds have beel determined by fl ight tests 27 ...

Page 29: ...r cruising condition for any one Voyager 150 level Flight Cruising W ith Cruising With Full Throttle 83 Power 75 1c Power R P M R P M Gal Hr R P M Ga1 Hr 2775 2575 11 0 2490 10 0 2725 2540 10 0 2460 9 5 2675 2490 10 0 2410 9 0 2625 2460 9 5 2380 8 5 Cruising with 83 percent power is the maximum cruising condition recommended The design cruisipg condition is that with 75 percent power It is suggest...

Page 30: ...nd mixture must be leaned for smooth engine operation 52 Set the flap control in the second notch to lower flaps all the way for maximum lift and drag during landing Do not lower flaps at air speeds above 88 mph 53 Set elevator rim tab co maintain desired gliding speed LANDING 54 Push carburetor heat control full in to the off position 55 Landing distances at altitudes from sea level to 7000 feet ...

Page 31: ...POSSIBLE BALKED LANDING 57 Push throttle smoothly to full open 58 Hold the control wheel forward to prevent climbing until speed is regained 59 After regaining speed raise flaps gradually to obtain best climb BEFORE STOPPING THE ENGINE 60 With the engine idling at 800 rpm momentarily turn the ignition switch off to be sure of a good magneto ground contact this will help to avo Cl accidents later w...

Page 32: ...e to full open After engine stops turn ignition switch off Leave mixture control in idle cut off position as a precaution against accidental starting BEFORE LEAVING AIRPLANE 63 Turn all switches off 64 Set the parking brake 65 Lower the flaps to prevent buffeting when parked outside Leave sufficient slock in rope to prevent damage to airplane structure due to the tightening of ropes by moisture ab...

Page 33: ...32 VOYAGER 150 2300 i2200 Cl 2100 2000 Po I fr 1900 c H 1800 15001_m fl gure 16 Center of Gravity Limits ...

Page 34: ...ty is given on the Actual W eight and Balance sheets located in the Operating Limitations Manual This manual also contains a list of standard equipment included in the empty weight of the airplane AIRSPEED 3 The airspeed limitations for each category are as follows N ormal Category Utility Category Never Exceed Speed 148 mph TIAS 158 mph TIAS Design Cruising Speed 117 mph TIAS 117 mph TIAS Maneuve...

Page 35: ... is possible to exceed the design load accelerations A green arc extends from 117 the design cruising speed to 67 the stalling speed flaps UP and 2230 gross weight This is the normal cruising range The flap operating range is marked by a white arc extending from the design flap speed 88 maximum speed at which the flaps can be low ered to the stalling speed 57 with the flaps down at 2230 gross weig...

Page 36: ...ation 1 Circuit Breakers 11 Climb 26 Compass 2 4 Controls Engine 5 Controls Surface 3 Cruise 28 D Data File Dimensions 1 Door Lock Dome Light Switch 4 11 Door Cabin 17 E EleCtrical ysrem 9 Elevaror Controls 3 Elevaror Trim Tab 3 4 Engine Left Side 14 Engine Right Side 7 5 Engine Starting 23 Engine Stopping 31 Engine W arm up 23 F Flap Control 2 3 flight PreparatIon for 21 Fuel Gauge 2 14 Fuel Gaug...

Page 37: ... O il Pressu re Gauge 2 7 Oil System 14 Oil Temp r rur Gauge 2 7 Operating Limitation 33 Oper rin Limitations Placard 2 Page P Panel Lights D immer 2 P rking Brake C nrrol 2 Positi n Lights Switch 2 11 Primer 2 5 12 R R adio Radio Speaker 2 10 11 R adio System 4 10 R ate of Climb 27 Rear H eater Port 17 R udder C orro1 2 3 S Seats 16 Seat Lock Release 16 Stalls 27 Scarcer Switch 2 5 11 T T chomece...

Page 38: ...ly to an Jircraft which hall holY been replird or altered out ide of the 1 bnufJ cturcr fJ lory in allY way so as in the Manufac lIcc r judgment to affect its stabili LY If rdiab lity nor wh ich il l been subject to rni u t negligerrcc improper m 3in lcn nce or ac ident nor to lny airpbne made by ly anuLll turer which slnll lu c been op rat COIH rJ ry to Maflu Ktun r s mtruction M 111U11 or in vi ...

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