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Operating Manual 

UL

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

UL

260,

UL

350,

UL

390,

UL

520

 

M0310: OM 260 - 520A01 Revision No: 04 

Date:  

2021-11-18

 

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Safety information 

 

The engine should only be installed and operated by persons familiar with the use of the engine 
and informed with regard to possible hazards. 

 

Familiarize  yourself  with  the  installation,  maintenance  and  operational  limits  of  your  ULPower 
engine. Failure to follow the instructions in these manuals can result in a serious malfunction or 
loss  of  power  in  flight  ,  with  possible  loss  of  life,  injury  or  damage  to  the  equipment.  Limit 
yourself  to  the  operations/  maintenance  mentioned  in  ULPower  manuals.  If  you  are  uncertain 
and/or    in  need  of    extra  information  please  contact  a    ULPower  authorized  sales  or  service 
centre. 

 

This  non  certified  engine  is  designed  for  possible  application  on  aircraft  used  in  VFR  conditions 
which have the capabilities of controlled gliding without engine power. 

 

You  should  be  aware  that  any  engine  may  malfunction  at  any  time.  This  could  lead  to  a  crash 
landing  and  possible  severe  injury  or  even  death.  For  this  reason,  we  recommend  strict 
compliance  with  the  maintenance  and  operation  manuals  and  any  additional  information  which 
may be given to you by your authorized sales or service centre . 

 

Never  fly  the  aircraft  equipped  with  this  engine  at  locations,  airspeeds,  altitudes,  or  other 
circumstances  from  which  a  successful  no-power  landing  cannot  be  made,  after  sudden  engine 
stoppage. 

 

Make  sure  you  know  what  engine  you  are  using.  Only  engines  UL260iSA  /UL350iSA/ 
UL390iSA/UL520iSA are suited for acrobatics (inverted flight, etc.). 

 

It should be clear that the choice, selection and use of this particular engine on any aircraft is at 
the  sole  discretion  and  responsibility  of  the  aircraft  manufacturer,  assembler  and  owner/user. 
ULPower  makes  no  warranty  or  representation  on  the  suitability  of  its  engine's  use  on  any 
particular  aircraft.  Furthermore,  ULPower  makes  no  warranty  or  representation  of  this  engine's 
suitability  with  any  other  part,  component  or  system  which  may  be  selected  by  the  aircraft 
manufacturer, assembler or user for aircraft application. 

 

Never  (test)  run  the  engine  without  a  propeller  or  flywheel  as  this  will  inevitably  cause  engine 
damage and present a hazard of explosion. 

 

Propeller/flywheel and its attachment with a moment of inertia in excess of the specified value 
must not be used and releases engine manufacturer from any liability. 

 

Improper engine installation and use of unsuitable piping for fuel-, cooling- ,lubricating - , intake 
and exhaust system releases engine manufacturer from any liability. 

 

Unauthorized  modifications  of  engine,  its  components,  ECU,  etc.  will  automatically  exclude  any 
liability of the manufacturer for direct, indirect and/or consequential damage. 

 

Spare  parts  must  meet  with  the  requirements  defined  by  the  engine  manufacturer.  This  is  only 
warranted by use of genuine ULPower spare  parts and/or accessories. They are available at the 
authorized ULPower distribution- and service partners. 

 

The use of anything other than genuine ULPower spare parts and/or accessories will render any 
warranty relating to this engine null and void. 

 

Respect  all  government  or  local  rules  pertaining  to  flight  operation  in  your  flying  area.  Fly  only 
when and where conditions, topography, and airspeeds are safe. 

 

Select  and  use  proper  and  calibrated  aircraft  instrumentation.  This  instrumentation  is  not 
included with the basic ULPower engine. 

 

Before flight, ensure that all engine controls are operational and engine is airworthy. Make sure 
all controls can be reached in case of an emergency. 

 

Summary of Contents for UL260

Page 1: ...UL26o UL35o UL39o UL52o Operating Manual M0310 OM 260 520A01 Revision No 04 Date 2021 11 18...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...addition to this Operating Manual please refer to the following Installation Manual Technical Data document Installation checklist Trouble shooting manual Illustrated Parts Catalogue Propeller flange...

Page 4: ...hese indications are important and must be respected WARNING Identifies an instruction which if not followed may cause serious injury including the possibility of death Attention Denotes an instructio...

Page 5: ...iscretion and responsibility of the aircraft manufacturer assembler and owner user ULPower makes no warranty or representation on the suitability of its engine s use on any particular aircraft Further...

Page 6: ...ep the engine in top operating condition at all times Do not operate any aircraft which is not properly maintained or has engine operating irregularities which have not been corrected To eliminate pos...

Page 7: ...eviation from bank angle 11 Oil level 11 Operation limits 12 Electrical power 13 Manifold air temperature 13 Rail fuel pressure 13 Oil pressure 14 EGT 14 Cylinder head temperature 14 Turbo pressure 14...

Page 8: ...Date 2021 11 18 Page 6 of 23 Exceeding of max admissible oil pressure 20 Relative fuel pressure deviates from normal 21 Derivation of turbo pressure if applicable 21 Single CHT and or EGT drop 21 Kno...

Page 9: ...le It will even fine tune the fuel flow to compensate for changes in barometric pressure as well as inlet air temperature in the inlet manifold airbox The fuel mixture and ignition timing is controlle...

Page 10: ...are air and oil cooled Installing the ram air ducts that come with the engine is mandatory See installation manual for more info on this subject The installation of an oil cooler is mandatory as the...

Page 11: ...l test by disconnecting one of the sensors if the installation is ok the check light will come up When there is a problem with one of the following sensors the CHECK light will come on Oil temperature...

Page 12: ...first 15 hours This means For the first 15 hours Avoid continuous running at full power But on the other hand do not run the engine for a long time at idle on the ground Go flying after take off and i...

Page 13: ...91 27 3300 UL 520T 220 200 2700 1 22 36 2700 Table 1 Performance Acceleration Only operate the engine at zero gravity and in negative g conditions during a limited amount of time Positive oil pressure...

Page 14: ...F 40 C 40 F Yellow 12 5 12 7V 50 80 C 122 176 F 1 2Bar 15 29PSI 300 400 C 572 752 F 50 C 122 F Green 12 7 14 5V 80 100 C 176 212 F 30 40 C 13 104 F 30 60 C 13 140 F 2 4 3 4Bar 35 49PSI 2 5Bar 29 73PS...

Page 15: ...nes we advise to install a suitable intercooler see installation manual Engine Naturally aspirated Turbocharged normalized Max at start 60 C 140 F 5 75 C 167 F Max at take off 50 C 122 F 5 70 C 158 F...

Page 16: ...00 RPM hot oil Min 0 7 bar 10 PSI EGT EGT varies upon delivered power Most important is that all EGT values are equal EGT values should normally be within 100 C of each other depending on installation...

Page 17: ...e above engines if regular fuel is not available Note Due to higher lead content in AVGAS 100 LL the wear of the valve and valve seats the deposits in combustion chamber and lead sentiments in the lub...

Page 18: ...l is between the min and max marks Before starting a long flight replenish up to max level Difference in oil quantity between min and max level is 1 litre 1 quarts Inspect exhaust system for damage le...

Page 19: ...rities may occur Attention Boost pressure must be within range Fuel pressure must be within range Note Check with aircraft propeller operating handbook since engine speed depends on the propeller used...

Page 20: ...n the engine by switching off power to ECU before cutting off fuel ignition Under normal circumstances the descent and taxiing may have cooled the engine down however the two minutes idle time should...

Page 21: ...ncy backup Operating the engine on one ignition system only reduces redundancy safety not the power output Sudden engine stop WARNING If prior to sudden engine stoppage no abnormal noise indicated int...

Page 22: ...below minimum WARNING Oil pressure should be above minimum at all times If not shut down the engine immediately or as soon as possible In flight reduce engine power setting and speed to the required m...

Page 23: ...000 ft If the turbo pressure is too low verify that the RPM is above 2000 RPM Increase RPM turbo spool up to see if turbo pressure increases to normal value If the turbo pressure is too high the over...

Page 24: ...lt in visible damage After a prop strike or sudden stoppage the incident must be entered in the engine logbook The only known safe procedure is to remove and disassemble the engine and completely insp...

Page 25: ...11 Aerobatic engines for naturally aspirated engines Pg 12 Add UL520T in performance chart Pg 13 Add turbo engine specifications at manifold air temperature and relative fuel pressure chart Pg 15 Add...

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