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Controls & Instrumentation

The Aircraft has some of the standard Tango 2  
instrumentation along with some additional 
components.  Please consult the list below for a 
complete list of instruments and controls.

Note that this list is “as-built.”  Changes to this list (if
any) will be found in the Airframe Log and/or Engine, 
Prop & Rotor Log.

Flight Controls

Rotor Control Cyclic (front and rear seats)
Rudder Pedals (front and rear seats)
Throttle (front and rear seats)
Wheel Brakes (front seat only)
Electric Rotor Brake (front seat only)
Electric Pre-rotator Control (front seat only)

Instrumentation

Airspeed Indicator ASI (front seat only)
Altimeter (front seat only)
Vertical Speed Indicator VSI (front seat only)
Compass (front seat only)
Yamaha Engine Monitor (front seat only)

Digital Engine RPM
Speed Sensor (used for Rotor RPM*)
Fuel Indicator w/low fuel lamp
Diagnostic Code Display
Engine Warning Light

VHF Radio w/Intercom (front and rear seats)
Hobbs Meter (front seat only)
Digital Volt Meter
Running Lights
Strobe Lights

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Instrumentation (continued)

Landing Lights
Rotor Brake Status Lights (front seat only)
Pre-rotator Status Lights (front seat only)
USB and Lighter Power Ports (front seat only)
Keyed Master Switch (front seat only)
Independent Ignition Switch (front seat only)
Push-button Starter Switch (front seat only)
Electric Rotor Trim (front cyclic only)
Radio Push-to-talk PTT (front and rear seats)
Intercom Push-to-talk PTT (front and rear seats)
GA headphone/mic  jacks (front and rear seats)
Instructor panel (rear seat only)
Switch/Breaker Panel (front seat only**)

 

 Rotor RPM displayed on Yamaha Speed Sensor 

requires a multiplication factor for accurate rotor 
RPM.

**

 

Additional fuses are located in the wiring harness 

behind the rear seat and in the relay mounted above
the battery.

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Summary of Contents for N255EE

Page 1: ...Tango Tango 2 Gyroplane N255EE Operating Handbook...

Page 2: ...ures and may change the aircraft s performance It is therefore important to read this handbook with special attention to the sections on preflight postflight and all operating processes Safety Notice...

Page 3: ...Sensor used for Rotor RPM Fuel Indicator w low fuel lamp Diagnostic Code Display Engine Warning Light VHF Radio w Intercom front and rear seats Hobbs Meter front seat only Digital Volt Meter Running...

Page 4: ...replacement life 4 Preflight Checklist It is recommended that the complete preflight checklist is followed before each flight even if the flight is short or just following a previous flight Any defec...

Page 5: ...king Check air filter clean and secure 13 Advance throttle and visually verify throttle body linkage moving appropriately Check oil level Check coolant level 14 Check rotor control yoke to push rod ti...

Page 6: ...nd check for play in the torque tube bushings Give the rotor blade a gentle push and watch the tip as it moves around 180 degrees Repeat for the other rotor Any jump in the travel or noise could signi...

Page 7: ...r warm up Expect low temp warning on initial startup Check for oil pressure warning Check for engine fault codes during warm up Verify fuel display matches visual check Shut down if any engine fault c...

Page 8: ...g rotor blade to strike the teeter plate on the rotor head with downward force spring loading the retreating rotor blade As the blades continue around the spring loaded blade becomes the advancing rot...

Page 9: ...p and engage the rotor brake or immediately pre rotate to a more stable RRPM to avoid a flap 12 Takeoff Procedure 1 Pre rotate to desired RRPM and set the pre rotator OFF green indicator light 2 Move...

Page 10: ...throttle 5 Continue final to 1 2 feet AGL and level out Use rudders to align the Aircraft with the runway Straight alignment is critical on touchdown 6 Set attitude slightly nose up and allow speed to...

Page 11: ...or other warnings that appear on the console may not be dealt with in flight If practical shut the engine down Land immediately 16 V Speeds in mph VNE 110 VNO 100 VX 55 VY 60 VC 80 VLOF 35 VREF 60 Ma...

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