ACA 8KCAB 2003 Flight Operations Manual Download

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Page 4: ... 2 1 Normal Procedures 11 2 1 1 Emergency Fuel Pump 11 2 1 2 Parachutes 11 2 1 3 Inverted Fuel and Oil Systems 12 2 1 4 Rotating Beacons and Strobe Lights 12 2 1 5 Fuel System 12 2 1 6 Alternate Air 12 2 1 7 Cold Weather Operation 13 2 1 8 Acrobatic Operation 13 2 1 9 Pre Flight Check 14 2 1 10 Pre Start Check 15 2 1 11 Engine Start 16 2 1 12 Cockpit Pre Flight 16 2 1 13 Engine Run Up 16 2 1 14 Ta...

Page 5: ...tinued 3 0 Performance Information ACA Addendum 1 3 1 Climb Speed 1 3 2 Service Ceiling 1 3 3 Airspeed Correction 1 4 0 Loading Information 2 4 1 Moment and Loading 2 4 2 Weight and Balance 2 4 3 Equipment 2 4 4 Moment Diagram and Loading Envelope 3 4 5 Weight and Balance Report 4 4 6 Equipment List 5 ...

Page 6: ...ends from maximum structural cruising speed to never exceed speed VNE Operate in this range with caution and only in smooth air Red Radial Line marks the never exceed speed which is the maximum safe airspeed 1 1 2 Powerplant Limitations Engine Lycoming AEIO 360 H1B Engine Limits For all operations 2700 RPM 180 HP Fuel 91 96 minimum grade aviation gasoline 100 130 may be used 100 of the time Propel...

Page 7: ...ed Radial 500 2600 RPM 2600 2700 RPM 2700 RPM Manifold Pressure Red Radial 29 in 1 1 3 Weight and Balance Maximum Gross Weight 1950 Lbs Center of Gravity Limits 14 7 in to 18 5 in at 1950 lb 11 5 in to 18 5 in at 1550 lb or less Straight line variation between points given Datum Wing Leading edge Each operator must assure that the airplane is properly loaded See Section 4 0 for Weight and Balance ...

Page 8: ...Solo from front seat only No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved in normal category Day or night VFR operation only Flight into known icing prohibited To recover from normal or inverted spin use full opposite rudder and neutralize elevator Standard This airplane must be operated as a normal or acrobatic category airplane in compliance with the operating limitations stated in the form of p...

Page 9: ...Clouds Standard Position Lights to be used for All Night Operations On Front Seat Rear Leg Adjustable Front Seat Only Rear Seat P N 7 1500 or 7 1501 and Rear Control Stick P N 4 1711 Req d with This Seat Installation On Rear Control Stick With Adjustable Front Seat Only Rear Stick P N 4 1711 On Rear Seat Front Leg With Adjustable Front Seat Only Rear Seat P N 7 1500 or Rear Seat P N 7 1501 as Appr...

Page 10: ...prohibited Each operator must assure that the airplane is properly loaded See section 4 0 for weight and balance procedures 1 2 4 Flight Load Factors Maneuvering Load Factors at 1800 lb Gross Weight Acrobatic Category Positive 6 G Negative 5 G Gust load factors are less than maneuvering load factors Maximum load factors for Acrobatic Category operation are shown by red radial lines on the accelero...

Page 11: ...rted 140 150 MPH Vertical Slow Roll Up 180 Enter 180 MPH Level Flight 4 5 Pull Up Exit 40 MPH Up Push Over to Level Flight Caution Flight Above VC 160 MPH CAS in Smooth Air Only Vertical Slow Roll Down 60 Enter 60 MPH Push Over to Vertical Down Exit 150 MPH Pull Out 4 5 G s to Level Flight Slow or Barrel Roll 130 Use Smooth Application of Controls No Full or Abrupt Use of Controls Above VA Outside...

Page 12: ...ns or combinations of the above maneuvers are approved provided that the speed and load factor limitations are not exceeded Note The following maneuvers are not approved 1 Tail Slide 2 Lomcevak No Full or Abrupt use of flight controls above VA Maneuvering Speed Proper use and application of controls and maneuvering load factors are essential to speed control Improper and or inadequate application ...

Page 13: ...ht reflections from clouds haze or dust can produce optical illusion and intense Vertigo Under these conditions rotating beacons and strobe lights should be turned off prior to entering 2 1 5 Fuel System The total useable fuel capacity is 40 gallons of which approximately 20 gallons is carried in each wing tank The wing tanks are interconnected both in the vent system and the fuel feed system and ...

Page 14: ... in Inverted or Outside Operations Full and or abrupt movement of ailerons may be used at speeds up to VA provided that the load factor does not exceed 4 G s or 3 2 G s Use of ailerons above VA or above 4 G s or 3 2 G s should be smooth and limited to deflections which will cause a roll rate not exceed that roll rate achieved with full aileron at VA Caution Full abrupt use of the ailerons with sim...

Page 15: ... know IMC 4 a Check oil level and secure dip stick Inspect engine compartment for general condition fuel leaks oil leaks etc b On first flight each day drain fuel from gascolator c Check that the oil dip stick access door is properly latched d Check windshield for cleanness e Check prop for nicks and prop spinner for security f Check prop blade shanks for evidence of excessive bearing grease leaka...

Page 16: ...ight static port for stoppage 8 a Check tail surfaces brace wires for general condition b Check control surfaces for freedom of movement and security c Check tail wheel security and proper inflation d Inspect left static port for stoppage Pre Flight Inspection See Page 9 2 1 10 Pre Start Check 1 Seat belts Adjust and secure 2 Fuel Valve handle ON 3 Brakes Test and set 4 Radios and electrical equip...

Page 17: ...ght instruments and radios set 2 1 13 Engine Run Up 1 Throttle setting 1800 RPM 2 Magnetos check 200 RPM maximum drop 50 RPM max differential between mags 3 Alternate Air Check operation 4 Engine instruments within green arc 5 Propeller control Check operation Constant speed propeller 2 1 14 Take Off 1 Alternate Air cold 2 Throttle full open 3 Mixture full rich or as required by field evaluation 4...

Page 18: ...on and return to cold Unless icing conditions exist 3 Propeller control full increase RPM 4 Airspeed 75 80 mph 2 1 18 Balked Landing Go Around 1 Throttle full open 2 Alternate Air cold 3 Airspeed 75 mph 4 Trim Re Set 2 1 19 After Landing 1 Alternate Air cold 2 1 20 Shut Down and Securing Aircraft 1 Parking into the wind if possible 2 Park Brake set 3 Radios and electrical equipment OFF 4 Mixture i...

Page 19: ...ing Fuel starvation may occur after a series of inverted maneuvers since the header tank may have had insufficient time to refill See section 1 2 6 Check 1 Assume ERECT Flight Attitude 2 Throttle Forward 3 Mixture Full Forward 4 Propeller Full Forward 5 Fuel Valve On 6 Emergency Fuel Pump On 7 Magnetos On 8 Master On 9 Starter Engage if Windmill RPM is Insufficient 2 2 2 Alternate Air If induction...

Page 20: ...switches OFF 3 Open air vents or windows ONLY if absolutely necessary for ventilation 4 Proceed to the nearest suitable airport for landing If electrical power is necessary for safety of flight under the above conditions the following procedures are recommended 1 Disengage and isolate each power circuit 2 Engage each circuit separately Allow sufficient time to analyze for faulty operation 3 When f...

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