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Zenith STOL CH 750

Airplane Flight Manual

HB-YRC

Issued: 01.02.2020

Revision 0, Dat. 01.02.2020

Page 67-93

AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

7.1

INTRODUCTION

7.2

AIRFRAME

7.3

FLIGHT CONTROLS (including Flap and Trim)

7.4

INSTRUMENT PANEL

7.5

LANDING GEAR SYSTEM

7.6

SEATS AND SAFETY HARNESS

7.7

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT

7.8

DOORS, WINDOWS AND EXITS

7.9

POWERPLANT

7.10

FUEL SYSTEM

7.11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7.12

PITOT AND STATIC PRESSURE SYSTEMS

7.13

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

7.14

AVIONICS

Summary of Contents for STOL CH750

Page 1: ...Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 AFM20200201 AFM AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL ZENITH STOL CH 750 Serial number 75 8316 Registration HB YRC...

Page 2: ...ctness of the content of this manual Date of Issue 01 02 2020 The Builder Michel Ruf Signature Approval of Section 2 and Agreement of Sections 1 6 7 and 8 by EAS on behalf of FOCA Date Name Stamp and...

Page 3: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 3 93 Page intentionally left blank...

Page 4: ...ecorded in the following table and in case of agreed sections endorsed by the EAS The new or amended text in the revised pages will be indicated by a black vertical line in the left hand margin and th...

Page 5: ...10 LIMITATIONS Section 2 Page 11 23 EMERCENCY PROCEDURES Section 3 Page 24 35 NORMAL PROCEDURES Section 4 Page 36 49 PERFORMANCE Section 5 Page 50 57 WEIGHT AND BALANCE EQUIPMENT Section 6 Page 58 66...

Page 6: ...H 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 6 93 1 GENERAL 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 CERTIFICATION BASIS 1 3 WARNINGS CAUTIONS NOTES 1 4 DESCRIPTIVE DATA 1 5 THREE...

Page 7: ...t is not certified in accordance with published Standard Airworthiness Requirements It is authorized for flight in accordance with FOCA regulation MZ 275 001 in the special category homebuilt 1 3 WARN...

Page 8: ...rakes and a steerable nose wheel The airplane is equipped with a 100hp Rotax 912 ULS engine turning a ground adjustable 3 blade Warp Drive propeller Specifications Wing Span 9 1 m Wing Area 13 4 m2 Wi...

Page 9: ...e Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 9 93 DESCRIPTIVE DATA CNTD Structural Limit Loads Clean Positive 4 00 G Negative 2 00 G Structural Limit Loads Full Flaps Positi...

Page 10: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 10 93 1 5 THREE VIEW DRAWING...

Page 11: ...IRSPEED 2 3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS 2 4 POWERPLANT 2 5 POWERPLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2 6 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2 7 WEIGHT LIMITS 2 8 CENTER OF GRAVITY 2 9 APPROVED MANEUVERS 2 10 MANE...

Page 12: ...ith flaps 43 Flaps full extended PWR Off VS Stall speed clean 45 PWR Off VX Best angle of climb speed 60 Flaps 0 VY Best rate of climb speed 62 Flaps Up VFE Maximum flap extended speed 75 Do not excee...

Page 13: ...range Blue Line 80 Maneuvering speed Yellow arc 100 125 Maneuvers must be conducted with caution and only in smooth air Red Line 125 Maximum speed for all operations Take off normal field length 55 F...

Page 14: ...5 min 5 800 RPM Maximum RPM Continuous 5 500 RPM Engine operating limits RPM Take off 5 800 RPM max 5 min Maximum Continuous 5 500 RPM 75 5 000 RPM Idle 1 400 RPM Oil Pressure Max Oil Pressure 7 bar N...

Page 15: ...Super Plus UL 91 AVGAS or AVGAS 100LL Oil Grade Use only Oil with RON 424 classification API SG 15W 40 AeroShell Sport Plus4 SAE 10W40 For latest information concerning suitable lubricants refer to S...

Page 16: ...Upper prohibited range Engine RPM 1 400 5 500 RPM 5 500 5 800 RPM 5 800 RPM Oil Pressure 0 8 bar 0 8 2 0 bar 2 0 5 0 bar 5 0 7 0 bar 7 0 bar Oil Temp 50 C 50 90 C 90 110 C 110 130 C 130 C Cooling Temp...

Page 17: ...Cord MAC 1480 mm 15 mm Maximum Forward Station MAC 19 280 mm Maximum Aft Station MAC 34 500 mm See Section 6 Weight Balance for further information 2 9 APPROVED MANEUVERS This airplane is accepted fo...

Page 18: ...ded min RON 95 MOGAS EN228 Super EN228 Super Plus AVGAS 100LL UL 91 AVGAS 2 14 MAX PASSENGER SEATING 1 Passenger 2 15 OTHER LIMITATIONS Service Ceiling 14 000 feet 2 16 PLACARDS Various placards are p...

Page 19: ...ter panel 2 This aircraft has been issued a PERMIT TO FLY in the special category subcategory HOMEBUILT It complies only partially with internationally agreed standards right side panel 3 No AEROBATIC...

Page 20: ...OBE NAV LANDING OFF center left side panel 9 Indicator Lights ALTERNATOR WARNING upper left side panel EFIS EMS WARNING upper left side panel 10 Circuit Breakers OVER VOLTAGE center right side panel A...

Page 21: ...le 2 PUSH OFF PARKING BRAKE ON PULL upper right of console 3 ON OFF at fuel selector 4 Usable fuel 40 L 10 5 USG per fuel tank close to fuel selector 5 OFF R L BOTH START at starter switch 6 12 V 5A c...

Page 22: ...in fuse XPDR 3A Trim 1A Pump 3A Str SW Flaps 5A Com 5A On left Stick 1 PTT Push to talk 2 TRIM with arrow up and down for elevator trim 3 A P DISC Autopilot connect disconnect 4 AP on Autopilot engage...

Page 23: ...HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 23 93 PLACARDS ctnd 2 On door left and right outside and inside 3 BREAK DOOR IN CASE OF EMMERGENCY On outside doors 4 HEADSET PILOT HEADSET PAS...

Page 24: ...edures for coping with emergencies that may occur Emergencies caused by airplanes or engine malfunction are extremely rare if proper pre flight inspections and maintenance are practiced However should...

Page 25: ...ING Make only shallow turns to avoid obstacles If time allows 1 Throttle IDLE 2 Fuel Pump OFF 3 Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF 4 Ignition Switch OFF 5 Battery Alternator Switch OFF AFTER TAKEOFF NEVER TURN BA...

Page 26: ...does is not wind milling 7 If restart not successful Forced Landing Look for an adequate landing site considering wind and the glide ratio Use flaps only once field is made 8 Throttle FULL POWER 9 Fue...

Page 27: ...ion Switch OFF 6 Battery Alternator Switch OFF 7 Parking Brake SET Get out of the plane inspect and use fire extinguishing equipment activate airport fire alarm if flames are still present ENGINE FUEL...

Page 28: ...ing Look for an adequate landing site considering wind and STOL 750 s glide ratio Use flaps only once field is made 6 Airspeed IAS 60 MPH FLAPS DOWN 7 Throttle IDLE 8 Ignition Switch OFF 9 MAYDAY DECL...

Page 29: ...rim an Flap NOT AVAILABLE Proceed with a ZERO FLAPS LANDING If fire is NOT extinguished Forced Landing Look for an adequate landing site considering wind and STOL 750 s glide ratio Use flaps only once...

Page 30: ...ced landing the chance of surviving this event are rather small after the first two minutes Get quick onto the ground use the steep approach ability of this plane Use the short landing abilities of th...

Page 31: ...de speed should be established as quickly as possible While gliding towards a suitable landing area an effort should be made to identify the cause of the failure If time permits an engine restart acco...

Page 32: ...is section should be considered and applied as necessary to correct the problem PRECAUTIONARY LANDING 1 Landing site wind EVALUATE 2 COM ANNOUNCE INTENTION 121 5 OR ACTIVE FREQ 3 Landing field INSPECT...

Page 33: ...ed engine power is available Use 60 MPH IAS as approach target speed aim for a flatter approach using more power and expect a much higher deck angle and a longer ground roll LANDING WITH A FLAT TIRE E...

Page 34: ...unintentional spin the aircraft will maintain a low nose down attitude SPIN RECOVERY 1 Throttle IDLE 2 Ailerons NEUTRAL 3 Direction of rotation DETERMINE 4 Rudder OPPOSITE SPIN DIRECTION 5 Elevator F...

Page 35: ...3 Land ASAP When safely on the ground 4 Doors OPEN IMMEDIATELY Get medical assistance checkup immediately even if you feel fine Use oxygen if available ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE GENERATOR FAILURE Ind...

Page 36: ...NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 RIGGING AND DERIGGING 4 3 DAILY INSPECTION 4 4 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 4 5 NORMAL PROCEDURES AND CHECKLIST 4 1 INTRODUCTION Section 4 provides checklist and amplif...

Page 37: ...Use the following pre flight walk around checklist as a guide when inspecting the aircraft Remedy any problems or defects before flight PREFLIGHT WALK AROUND A Cabin 1 Check Aircraft log paper 2 Remov...

Page 38: ...between max and min mark 0 75 liter 3 Check coolant level 4 Check coolant level recovery bottle C Cowling propeller spinner 1 Check condition and security of cowling fasteners 2 Check all cowling inta...

Page 39: ...nd slats for any damage 11 Check attachments bolts of slats for security 12 Check Pitot AOA Probe for any obstruction and remove cover 13 Check wing for structural condition 14 Check both wing struts...

Page 40: ...der for secure condition and structural integrity 2 Check rudder hinges for secure attachment and free movement 3 Check free movement of rudder 4 Check rudder control cable attachment for condition an...

Page 41: ...damage bending and secure connection 9 Check wing for structural condition 10 Check leading edge and slats for any damage 11 Check attachments bolts of slats for security 12 Check inspection covers fo...

Page 42: ...FLIGHT 1 Outside Check COMPLETED 2 Tow Bar REMOVED 3 Control Locks Tie Downs REMOVED 4 Baggage SECURED 5 Battery Switch ON 6 EFIS ON 7 Circuit Breakers CHECKED 8 Flaps UP 9 Seat Belts FASTENED 10 Pas...

Page 43: ...Propeller Area FREE 6 Ignition Switch START max 10 sec cooling period 2min 7 Throttle 2500 RPM 8 Oil pressure CHECK RISE WITHIN 10 sec 9 Alternator ON AMP VOLT CHECKED 10 Alternator Light OFF 11 Warm...

Page 44: ...OFF CHECK RPM DROP 7 Throttle SET IDLE 2000 RPM CHECK BEFORE DEPARTURE 1 Fuel quantity ENDURANCE 2 Fuel Shutoff Valve ON 3 Fuel Pump ON 4 Carburetor Heat AS REQUIRED 5 Flaps SET FOR DEPARTURE 6 Trims...

Page 45: ...or and Runway FREE 5 Runway HDG CHECKED TAKE OFF NORMAL 1 Flaps UP 1 2 2 Throttle OPEN 5800 RPM MAX 5 MIN 3 Main Wheel IAS ROTATE AT 45 MPH 4 Climb Speed Vx IAS 60 MPH TAKE OFF SHORT FIELD 1 Flaps 1 2...

Page 46: ...el Quantity CHECKED Avoid continuous operation with oil temperatures below the normal operating range of 90 110 C Reach at least once daily an oil temperature of 100 C to evaporate condensed water DES...

Page 47: ...SET FOR LANDING 2 Carburetor Heat OFF 3 Final Power ABOVE IDLE 4 Speed IAS 55 60 MPH Full Flaps will lead to a very steep approach Avoid hard landings by using some Power GO AROUND 1 Throttle FULL OPE...

Page 48: ...HECKLIST cntd ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND PARKING 1 Parking Brake SET 2 ELT on 121 50 CHECK 3 Avionics OFF 4 Engine Instruments IN NORMAL OPERATION RANGE 5 Throttle 2000 RPM 2 MIN COOL DOWN 6 Ignition Key OFF...

Page 49: ...01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 49 93 NORMAL PROCEDURES AND CHECKLIST cntd STANDARD CIRCUIT Speed Summary in IAS Normal Climb 65 70 MPH Best Angle of Climb Vx 60 MPH Best Rate of Climb Vy 62...

Page 50: ...T PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 5 3 6 DEMONSTARTED CROSSWIND PERFORMANCE 5 3 7 NOISE DATA 5 1 INTRODUCTION Section 5 provides approved data for airspeed calibration stall speeds and take off performance...

Page 51: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 51 93...

Page 52: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 52 93...

Page 53: ...MPH 48 MPH 44 MPH 50 MPH 46 MPH 54 MPH 53 MPH Power ON Rear CG 34 WEIGHT kg FLAPS AOB 0 MTOW FL 0 FL FULL 31 MPH 26 MPH 5 2 3 TAKE OFF PERFORMANCE Ground run distance and distance over 15 m obstacle...

Page 54: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 54 93 TAKE OFF PERFORMANCE cntd...

Page 55: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 55 93 5 2 4 LANDING DISTANCE...

Page 56: ...light Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 56 93 5 2 5 CLIMB PERFORMANCE Conditions Climb performance data at MTOW 600 kg Climb IAS Vy 62 MPH Sea level rate of climb 730 ft m...

Page 57: ...iter h TAS mph Endur h min Range NM 3000 5000 N A 20 90 4 00 320 6000 5000 N A 21 88 3 48 297 Power Setting 55 Press Alt Ft RPM 1 min MP inch FF liter h TAS mph Endur h min Range NM 3000 4300 N A 16 7...

Page 58: ...E RECORD 6 4 PERMITTED PAYLOAD RANGE CALCULATION SAMPLES 6 5 EQUIPMENT LIST 6 1 INTRODUCTION This section contains the payload range within which the airplane may be safely operated and the procedures...

Page 59: ...H 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 59 93 6 2 WEIGHING PROCEDURE Reference datum Wing leading edge with slats Horizontal reference Longeron and cabin c...

Page 60: ...D BALANCE RECORD Empty Weight CG Item Weight kg Arm mm Moment Left Main 132 25 736 97336 Right Main 134 75 736 99176 Nose Wheel 93 714 66402 TOTALS 360 0 130110 CG mm 361 E Empty weight of aircraft It...

Page 61: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 61 93 WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD cntd...

Page 62: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 62 93 WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD cntd...

Page 63: ...ight kg Arm mm Moment Fuel ltr A C Empty Weight 360 361 129 960 Pilot 70 545 38 150 Passenger 0 545 0 Wing Tanks Fuel 11 630 69 30 15 Baggage 0 1600 0 TOTALS 451 203 840 LOADED WEIGHT CG mm 452 MOST A...

Page 64: ...ctual Load Check Check Limits Max Gross Weight 600 kg Max Baggage 18 kg Max Forward CG 280 mm Max Aft CG 500 mm ACTUAL LOAD CHECK ITEM Weight kg Arm mm Moment Fuel ltr A C Empty Weight 360 361 12 9960...

Page 65: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 65 93 6 5 EQUIPMENT LIST...

Page 66: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 66 93 EQUIPMENT LIST ctnd...

Page 67: ...7 1 INTRODUCTION 7 2 AIRFRAME 7 3 FLIGHT CONTROLS including Flap and Trim 7 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL 7 5 LANDING GEAR SYSTEM 7 6 SEATS AND SAFETY HARNESS 7 7 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT 7 8 DOORS WINDOWS AND EXITS...

Page 68: ...lats Junker style flaperons and Hoerner wing tips to maximize the STOL CH 750 s effective wingspan The wings are attached to each side of the cabin frame by insertion of butt ends of the main spars in...

Page 69: ...0 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 69 93 FLIGHT CONTROLS cntd The flaperons are linked to the Y control stick by a system of bell cranks and push pull tubes with aircraft quality rod ends The elevator a...

Page 70: ...ning Light 3 Throttle Pilot 12 EFIS EMS Warning Light 4 Throttle Passenger 13 Airspeed Indicator 5 Choke 14 Compass 6 Carburetor Heat 15 Altimeter 7 Switch Block 1 See detail below 16 ELT 8 Switch Blo...

Page 71: ...e Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 71 93 INSTRUMENT PANEL cntd Middle Console No Item No Item 1 ACS Ignition Switch 4 Cabin Heat 2 VHF Com 5 Parking Brake 3 Fuel S...

Page 72: ...nith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 72 93 INSTRUMENT PANEL ctnd Headset Socket No Item No Item 1 Passenger Headset Jacks 2 Pilot Headset Jac...

Page 73: ...sued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 73 93 INSTRUMENT PANEL ctnd Control Stick left No Item No Item 1 Trim Up Down 3 Autopilot on level 2 Autopilot disconnect 4 PIC PTT Push to Talk Control...

Page 74: ...n exhaust type cabin heater is installed Fresh air is heated by an exhaust shroud and ducted to the pilot s feet pull cabin heat control for heat Incidents involving exhaust gases entering the heating...

Page 75: ...5 93 7 9 POWERPLANT The Zenith STOL 750 is powered by an air and liquid cooled Rotax 912 ULS 100hp four stroke four cylinder engine The Rotax 912ULS is equipped with dual carburetors and dual electron...

Page 76: ...bypass with a one way valve is installed Fuel flows then via shut off valve directly to the engine driven fuel pump into the left right Bing carburetor A fuel return line from the fuel distribution bl...

Page 77: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 77 93 FUEL SYSTEM cntd Drawing Fuel System Zenith STOL 750 HB YRC...

Page 78: ...Zenith STOL CH 750 Airplane Flight Manual HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 78 93 FUEL SYSTEM cntd...

Page 79: ...e alternator switch The system is fused by simple fuses fused switches and resettable breakers The following components are fused by ordinary fuses Power Distribution Bus 1 Fuse Block 1 cabin side fir...

Page 80: ...r Distribution Block 1 Block 2 and Essential Bus The 40A ANL Fuse protects the main electrical bus system from severe electrical currents faults If this fuse is drawn the main bus system is faulty and...

Page 81: ...re the fuse is drawn panel right side It can be manually reset Overvoltage Protection The system is equipped with an overvoltage protection In case of overvoltage the overvoltage fuse is drawn panel r...

Page 82: ...Airplane Flight Manual Zenith STOL CH 750 HB YRC Issued 01 02 2020 Revision 0 Dat 01 02 2020 Page 82 93 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cntd...

Page 83: ...n ACK E 04 Avionics Technologies ELT is fitted at the right side inside the fuselage accessible through maintenance opening fuselage bottom If activated manually or by g switch it will send a distress...

Page 84: ...for the Autopilot on the stick serve for further convenience The EMS is configured for the Rotax 912 ULS All the parameters are stored in the unit itself If any parameter is out of range the EFIS disp...

Page 85: ...ionics you will find further information related to this unit If you want to change the setup refer to the official Dynon Skyview Classic manual which latest version is available under Dynon Avionics...

Page 86: ...plane performance and dependability It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance based on climatic and flying conditions encountered Refer to Aircraft Maintenance...

Page 87: ...emporarily attached on the nose wheel fork If the aircraft has to be lift of his front wheel pull down with two hand at the end of the fuselage under the stabilizer If you push or pull on the propelle...

Page 88: ...ossible Retract flaperons Block the wheels Secure tie down ropes to the wing tie down rings and to the tail ring at approximately 45 degree to the ground When using rope of non synthetic material leav...

Page 89: ...as stated here Horizontal line PIC from forward to aft 220 220 220 220 220 240 Horizontal line PAX from forward to aft 220 220 220 220 220 260 Vertical line from up to down 160 160 220 240 Windows li...

Page 90: ...doing updates programming avionics for longer period The plug can also be used to load the battery NOT FOR ENGINE START PURPOSE only for charging the battery and assist battery by longer ground run op...

Page 91: ...TS 9 3 SUPPLEMENTS INSERTED 9 1 INTRODUCTION This section contains the appropriate supplements necessary to safely and efficiently operate the airplane when equipped with various optional systems and...

Page 92: ...ned miniature Flight Manual with at least the following Section 1 General The purpose of the supplement and the system or equipment to which it specifically applies should be stated Section 2 Limitati...

Page 93: ...the subject installation upon aeroplane performance as shown in the basic Flight Manual should be indicated If there is no change a statement to that effect should be made Section 6 Weight and Balanc...

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