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Revision 1

 

6-3 

June 1, 2008

 

Scale Position 

Scale 

Reading 

Tare 

Symbol 

Net Weight 

Left Wheel 

  

  

  

Right Wheel 

  

  

  

Nose Wheel 

  

  

  

Sum of Net Weights (As Weighed) 

  

 

 

X = CG ARM = (A) 

 (N) x (B); 

 

X = (        ) 

 (        ) x (        ) = (        ) IN. 

                                  W   

 

                             (          ) 

 

ITEM 

Weight (Lbs.) X CG Arm (In.) =  

Moment/1000 

(Lbs.-In.) 

Aircraft Weight (From Item 5 Page 6-2)    

  

  

Equipment Changes 

  

  

  

Aircraft Basic Empty Weight 

  

  

  

Figure 6-2. Sample Aircraft Weighing 

WEIGHT AND BALANCE 

The  following  information  will  enable  you  to  operate  your  ViperJet  Mk  II  within  the 
prescribed weight and center of gravity limitations. To figure weight and balance, use the 
Sample Loading Problem and Center of Gravity Moment Envelope Table as follows: 

CG Range: 

15%  to  25%  MAC  (Mean  Aerodynamic  Chord),  or  Fuselage 
Station  (as  measured  aft  of  the  Datum)  158.0  inches  to 
162.5 inches. 

Maximum Gross Weight: 

5500 Lbs. 

Pilot Station:

 

 

82.0 In. 

Co-Pilot Station: 

 

129.5 In. 

Baggage Station:

 

 

 

142.0 In. 

Center Fuel Tank:

 

 

 

160.0 In. 

Wing Fuel Tank: 

 

 

164.5 In. 

Summary of Contents for ViperJet MkII

Page 1: ...MK II PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK...

Page 2: ...OK BUILDER OWNER _____________________________________ REGISTRATION NUMBER _______________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________________ VIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 4020 N STEARM...

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Page 4: ...REVISION DATE Revision 1 Original Printing June 1 2008 Revision 2 emergency gear ext May 28 2009...

Page 5: ......

Page 6: ...ed Weights 1 2 Standard Airplane Weights 1 2 SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY 1 2 General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols 1 2 Meteorological Terminology 1 3 Engine Power Terminology 1 3 Weight a...

Page 7: ...GENCIES 3 1 TAKEOFF EMERGENCIES 3 2 IN FLIGHT EMERGENCIES 3 3 Section 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1 SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION 4 1 OPERATIONAL CHECKLISTS 4 3 Preflight Inspection 4 3 Befor...

Page 8: ...S O P E R A T I N G H A N D B O O K V I P E R J E T M K I I Revision 1 c June 1 2008 Stall Speeds 5 3 Section 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6 1 INTRODUCTION 6 1 AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES 6 1 WEIGHT AND BAL...

Page 9: ...P I L O T S O P E R A T I N G H A N D B O O K V I P E R J E T M K I I Revision 1 d June 1 2008 ViperJet MK II Three View...

Page 10: ...y commonly used DESCRIPTIVE DATA ENGINE Number of Engines 1 Engine Manufacture Viper Aircraft Corporation Experimental Engine Model Number VA J 85 17A Engine Type Turbojet FUEL Approved Fuel Grades Je...

Page 11: ...is the speed shown on the airspeed indicator and expressed in knots KTAS Knots True Airspeed is the airspeed expressed in knots relative to undisturbed air which is KCAS corrected for altitude and te...

Page 12: ...emperature is the temperature of exhaust gases exiting the combustion chamber N1 Revolutions per Minute RPM of the Turbine Fan expressed as a of maximum Power Percent of total thrust NO COCKPIT INDICA...

Page 13: ...y Weight Standard Empty Weight is the weight of a standard aircraft including unusable fuel full operating fluids and full engine oil Useful Load Useful Load is the difference between maximum takeoff...

Page 14: ...ons and their operational significance are shown in figure 2 1 SPEED KIAS REMARKS VMO Maximum Operating Speed SL 10 000 ft 10 15 000 ft 15 20 000 ft 20 28 000 ft 375 360 340 325 Do not exceed this spe...

Page 15: ...minutes OFF WEIGHT LIMITS Maximum Takeoff and Landing Weight 5500 lbs Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment 50 lbs CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS Center of Gravity Range Forward Appx 158 0 inches aft of dat...

Page 16: ...150 of the above and in all cases the structure meets or exceeds design loads KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS The aircraft is equipped for day VFR and may be equipped for night VFR and or IFR operations FAR...

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Page 18: ...weather emergencies can be minimized or eliminated by careful flight planning and good judgment when unexpected weather is encountered However should an emergency arise the basic guidelines described...

Page 19: ...BOOST PUMP OFF 5 EMERGENCY FUEL CUTOFF RAISE GUARD IF FIRE PERSISTS 6 THROTTLE OFF 7 START SWITCH OFF 8 BATTERY MASTER OFF 9 EXIT AIRCRAFT FIRE ON THE GROUND AFTER START 1 THROTTLE OFF 2 BOOST PUMP OF...

Page 20: ...HT 1 THROTTLE OFF 2 AIRSPEED MAINTAIN 100 KIAS MINIMUM 3 BOOST PUMP OFF 4 L R TRANSFER PUMP OFF 5 EMERGENCY FUEL CUTOFF RAISE GUARD IF FIRE PERSISTS 6 BATTERY MASTER OFF 7 GENERATOR OFF IF FIRE PERSIS...

Page 21: ...ON UNPREPARED SURFACE 12 FLAPS AS NECESSARY TO FLARE IF FIRE EXTINGUISHES 13 AIRSTART ATTEMPT BAILOUT 1 PRESSURIZATION OFF 2 CANOPY SEAL OFF 3 HARNESS LATCH OPEN 4 HEADSET MASK REMOVE 5 CANOPY LOCKING...

Page 22: ...START AT 10 N1 6 THROTTLE IDLE 7 EGT MONITOR AT 47 N1 8 IGNITION SWITCH OFF 9 THROTTLE AS REQUIRED LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF NO RELIGHT WITHIN 10 SECONDS 10 THROTTLE OFF 11 AIRSTART PROCEDURES REPEA...

Page 23: ...ONTINUOUSLY OR REPEATEDLY DURING FLIGHT THIS INDICATES THAT THE HYDRAULIC PUMP IS RUNNING TO AVOID OVERHEATING PUMP PULL DCS CIRCUIT BREAKER UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PUMP IS NEEDED i e lower landing gear fl...

Page 24: ...TION Unless otherwise noted the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 5500 pounds and may be used for any lesser weight Takeoff Flaps Up 85 90 KIAS Enroute Climb Flaps Up Normal 200 KIAS B...

Page 25: ...ction In cold weather remove even small accumulations of frost ice or snow from wing tail and control surfaces Also make sure that control surfaces contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris P...

Page 26: ...3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE AIRCRAFT 4 WEIGHT BALANCE AVAILABLE IN THE AIRCRAFT 5 POH AVAILABLE IN THE AIRCRAFT 6 STARTER GENERATOR SWITCH OFF 7 AVIONICS MASTER OFF 8 LANDING GEAR HANDLE...

Page 27: ...UEL W SAMPLE CUP F LEFT WING WINGTIP LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR 1 LEFT MAIN WHEEL STRUT TIRE CHECK FOR PROPER INFLATION 2 WING TIE DOWN DISCONNECT 3 LEFT WING LEADING EDGE INSPECT FOR DAMAGE 4 LEFT WINGTI...

Page 28: ...RUDDER 1 EXHAUST NOZZLE REMOVE COVER CHECK FOR DEBRIS 2 RUDDER CHECK FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT SECURITY 3 TAIL TIE DOWN DISCONNECT N RIGHT ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGE 1 TRAILING EDGE CHECK FOR DAMAGE 2 ELEV...

Page 29: ...T WINGTIP INSPECT LIGHTING LENSES FOR SECURITY U RIGHT ENGINE INLET 1 INLET REMOVE COVER INSPECT FOR DEBRIS AND OR DAMAGE 2 BOTTOM OF FUSELAGE INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE AND ANTENNAS 3 FUEL QUANTITY CHECK VI...

Page 30: ...THROTTLE IDLE POSITION 7 LIGHT OFF 10 SEC MAX IF FUEL FLOW EXCEEDS 50 GPH 30 HOT START POSSIBLE 8 EGT 800 C 3 SEC MAX IF EGT APPROACHING 780 C THROTTLE CLOSED CUT OFF IGNITION OFF AT 37 N1 9 STARTER G...

Page 31: ...ETRACTED 8 FLAPS TAKE OFF 9 TRIM SET 10 L R TRANSFER PUMPS OFF YELLOW LIGHTS 11 L R TIP PUMP OFF 12 BOOST PUMP ON 13 ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS CHECK 14 EXTERIOR LIGHTS AS DESIRED TAKE OFF 1 N1 101 2 MAX 2 EG...

Page 32: ...00 28 000 FT 300 76 RECOMMENDED MAX ALTITUDE OF 25 000 FEET MSL Table 4 1 Max Speed Profile LANDING 1 L R TRANSFER PUMPS OFF YELLOW LIGHTS 2 L R TIP PUMP OFF 3 BOOST PUMP ON 4 DRAG BRAKES AS DESIRED 5...

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Page 34: ...riations of 10 or more in range and endurance Keep in mind winds aloft will increase or decrease range and endurance accordingly Therefore it is important to utilize all available information to estim...

Page 35: ...everal considerations which include the cruise performance characteristics presented in Figure 5 1 and the relationship between power and range Considerable fuel savings and longer range result when l...

Page 36: ...I Revision 1 5 3 June 1 2008 STALL SPEEDS STALL SPEED CLEAN 4600 LBS 88 KIAS STALL SPEED LANDING CONFIGURATION 4600 LBS 77KIAS WEIGHT LBS G LOADING 1G 2G 3G 4G 5G 4600 88 KIAS 120 KIAS 154 KIAS 178 K...

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Page 38: ...WEIGHING PROCEDURES 1 Preparation a Inflate tires to recommended operating pressures b Remove the fuel tank sumps quick drain fittings to drain all fuel c Move sliding seats to the most forward posit...

Page 39: ...nter line from center of nose wheel axle left side to a plumb bob dropped from the line between the main wheel centers Repeat on right side and average the measurements 5 Using weights from item 3 abo...

Page 40: ...gure 6 2 Sample Aircraft Weighing WEIGHT AND BALANCE The following information will enable you to operate your ViperJet Mk II within the prescribed weight and center of gravity limitations To figure w...

Page 41: ...enter Tanks Station 160 0 at 107 5 Gal Maximum 731 116960 0 Wing Tanks Station 164 6 at 161 Gal Maximum 1095 180204 1 3 Pilot Station 82 0 170 13940 0 4 Co Pilot Station 129 5 170 22015 0 5 Baggage St...

Page 42: ...ER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 4020 N Stearman Avenue Pasco WA 99301 509 543 3570 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING HOWEVER SPECI...

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