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Operating Manual 

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MO 260A01 Revision No: 6 

Date:  

2014-09-15

 

Page: 11 of 22 

General operating limits 

Speed 

Max. engine speed  ...................... 3300 rpm 
Recommended prop speed  ............ 2400 - 2800 rpm 
Normal idle speed ....................... 850 rpm 
Min. idle speed  .......................... 700 rpm 

Running in 

To run in a new engine, it is recommended to limit the speed at 3000 rpm for the first 5 hours. 

Performance (ISA) 

a) UL 260i 

Maximum (for 5 minutes) : 97 hp @ 3300 Rpm 

 

 

Maximum continuous power : 87 hp @ 2800 Rpm 

b) UL 260is 

Maximum (for 5 minutes) : 107 hp @ 3300 Rpm 

 

 

Maximum continuous power : 95 hp @ 2800 Rpm  

Acceleration 

Limit of engine operation at zero gravity and in negative "g" conditions 
Max.  ....................................... 3 seconds at max. –0.5 g 

Oil pressure 

Max.  ....................................... 8 bar (115.0 psi) (cold start) 
Normal  .................................... 2–5 bar (30–75 psi) — above 2000 rpm 
Min.  ........................................ 1 bar (14,5 psi) — below 2000 rpm/above 900 rpm 

Oil level 

Max.  ....................................... 3,5 litres  (3,7 quarts) 
Min.  ........................................ 2,5 litres  (2,6 quarts) 

Oil temperature 

Max.  ....................................... 120°C (248°F) 
Min.  ........................................ 50°C (122°F) 
Normal  .................................... 80-100°C (175-212°F) 

Cylinder head temperature 

Max.  ....................................... 190°C (375°F) 
Max. continuous  ......................... 160°C (320°F) 
Min.  ........................................ 50°C (125°F) 
 

Summary of Contents for UL260i

Page 1: ...UL26Oi UL26OiF UL26OiS UL26OiSA Operating Manual MO 260A01 Revision No 6 Date 2014 09 15...

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Page 3: ...Please make sure you have the latest version available of the applicable manual Modifications The information and components system descriptions contained in this Operating Manual are correct at the...

Page 4: ...heel 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...

Page 5: ...loose equipment or tools are properly secured before starting the engine When in storage protect the engine fuel lubrication induction and exhaust system from contamination and exposure Never operate...

Page 6: ...gement system 10 Cooling system 10 General operating limits 11 Speed 11 Running in 11 Performance ISA 11 Acceleration 11 Oil pressure 11 Oil level 11 Oil temperature 11 Cylinder head temperature 11 Ma...

Page 7: ...al running on ignition check 20 Sudden engine stop 20 Nearing maximum engine speed 20 Exceeding of max admissible cylinder head temperature 20 Exceeding of max admissible oil temperature 21 Oil pressu...

Page 8: ...cooled cylinders and cylinder heads Integrated AC generator external rectifier regulator Electric starter Electric fuel pump and pressure regulator Specifications UL260i UL260iF UL260iS UL260iSA Disp...

Page 9: ...and spark plugs Intake manifold throttle and air filter Electric starter motor Integrated AC generator Propeller flange In addition to the basic standard engine assembly following external items are...

Page 10: ...Operating Manual ULPOWER UL260i UL260iF UL260iS UL260iSA MO 260A01 Revision No 6 Date 2014 09 15 Page 8 of 22 Engine views Dimension for standard prop flange l 55 Different prop flange are available...

Page 11: ...iting the pressure at cold starts or in the event of blocked oil lines Note A pressure sensor should be installed to measure the pressure in the oil gallery while a temperature sensor should be instal...

Page 12: ...old starts Note Since the engine is managed electronically and a current is needed to generate the sparks and operate the fuel pump the engine cannot run without a working electrical system The engine...

Page 13: ...97 hp 3300 Rpm Maximum continuous power 87 hp 2800 Rpm b UL 260is Maximum for 5 minutes 107 hp 3300 Rpm Maximum continuous power 95 hp 2800 Rpm Acceleration Limit of engine operation at zero gravity...

Page 14: ...nk angle Value to which the wet sump lubrication system warrants lubrication in positive g flight situation Max 30 Electrical power Min 12 VDC Be sure the battery is completely loaded before take off...

Page 15: ...80 200 220 240 260 280 300 Torque Nm Power 260IS HP Torque 260IS Nm 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900 3100 3300 RPM Power HP 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240...

Page 16: ...The curves show the performance at 3300 2800 2500 and 2200 rpm at full throttle UL260i 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 0 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 12 000 14 000 16 000 18 000 20 000 Density...

Page 17: ...ge 15 of 22 At deviation of temperature conditions from standard atmosphere conditions the engine performance to be expected can be calculated from the performance indicated multiplied by standard tem...

Page 18: ...n system will increase Lubricants High quality full synthetic or semi synthetic multi grade oil should be used to guarantee the quality of lubrication on all moving and rotating parts of the engine No...

Page 19: ...n Difference in oil quantity between min and max level is 0 8 litres Inspect exhaust system for damage leakage and general condition WARNING Do not release the engine into service before rectification...

Page 20: ...s operation normally on both ignition coils separately RPM difference between running with coil 1 with coil 2 or both may not exceed 5 of nominal RPM Take off Climbing with the engine at maximum take...

Page 21: ...ce periods we recommend the following to protect the engine against corrosion Let engine run until warm then change oil Remove the air inlet filter and insert approx 30 cm3 1 Fl oz of corrosion inhibi...

Page 22: ...noise indicated internal damage to the engine try to restart the engine otherwise conduct power off emergency landing Before restarting the engine check the following sufficient fuel level open fuel t...

Page 23: ...If oil cooler and oil lines are not blocked oil filter should be inspected and changed If problem remains the engine should be sent for inspection overhaul to a ULPower authorised service centre Excee...

Page 24: ...not a sensor malfunction send the engine to a ULPower authorised service centre for inspection overhaul Knocking Reduce engine power setting to the minimum necessary and keep engine temperatures well...

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