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Flight and operations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS 
ATEC v.o.s., Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic  

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The Sole Manufacturer and Distributor in Czech Republic:  

 ATEC v.o.s. 

 

Factory address

:  ATEC v.o.s., Opolanská 350, 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou

 

Czech Republic 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

ATEC 321 FAETA NG 

with ROTAX 912 iS 

 

(MTOW 600 kg) 

 
 

Flight and Operations Manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Libice nad Cidlinou, May 2019 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 321 FAETA NG

Page 1: ...nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 1 of 59 The Sole Manufacturer and Distributor in Czech Republic ATEC v o s Factory address ATEC v o s Opolanská 350 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic ATEC 321 FAETA NG with ROTAX 912 iS MTOW 600 kg Flight and Operations Manual Libice nad Cidlinou May 2019 ...

Page 2: ...craft ATEC 321 FAETA NG Serial number Registration call sign Type Certificate of LAA Czech republic ULL 06 2020 Issued 16 11 2020 The ultralight aircraft Sport Flying Device is not a subject of CAA authorization and is to be operated at own risk of the user The aircraft must be operated according to information and limits described in this manual ...

Page 3: ... Republic Page 3 of 59 Contents Chapter General 1 Operating Limits 2 Emergency Procedures 3 Standard Procedures 4 Performances 5 Assembly Disassembly 6 Aircraft Description and Systems 7 Weight and Balance 8 Care and Maintenance 9 Enclosures 1 Log Book example 2 Records of Revisions 3 Service and Maintenance Book ...

Page 4: ...craft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 4 of 59 Chapter 1 1 General 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Personal Data of the Owner 1 3 Aircraft Description 1 4 Modifications and Changes 1 5 Aircraft Technical Data 1 6 Three View Sketch ...

Page 5: ...ecessary for an effective and save operation of the ATEC 321 FAETA NG aircraft The manual contents information considered by the Manufacturer as important 1 2 Personal Data of the Owner Owner of aircraft Address Telephone No E mail Date of ownership from to Owner of aircraft Address Telephone No E mail Date of ownership from to Owner of aircraft Address Telephone No E mail Date of ownership from t...

Page 6: ...hed In case the owner sells the aircraft to another person the owner shall announce this fact to the competent authority who has this aircraft in its registry The manufacturer should be also announced about the contact details of the new owner 1 5 Aircraft Technical Data Dimensions Wing span 9 6 m Length of fuselage 6 2 m Total height 2 0 m Wing area 10 1 m2 Depth of mean aerodynamic chord 1 11 m ...

Page 7: ...ake off weight 600 kg Maximum luggage weight in the luggage compartment 10 kg Propulsion Unit and Engine Parameters Propeller manufacturer FITI design s r o Řevnice Czech Republic Type of propeller FITI ECO COMPETITION 2 blades or 3 blades Engine manufacturer BRP ROTAX GmbH Austria Engine type ROTAX 912 iS Sport Engine Performance Take off power 73 5 kW 100 HP 5800 RPM Maximum continuous power 72 ...

Page 8: ...nual In case of mix ratio is 1 1 the freezing point is 38 C Water less coolant e g Evans or Aero Cool 180 can be applied as an option These coolants are not to be mixed with water The engine characteristics operation and maintenance are preferentially directed by appropriate Operating Manual of the engine manufacturer Informations listed in appropriate engine manual are preferential to this manual...

Page 9: ...Flight and operations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 9 of 59 1 6 Three View Sketch mm ...

Page 10: ...blic Page 10 of 59 Chapter 2 2 Operating Limits 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Air Speed 2 3 Speed indicator markings 2 4 Weight 2 5 Centre of Gravity 2 6 Manoeuvre and Gust Envelope 2 7 Permitted Manoeuvres 2 8 Load Factors 2 9 Type of Operation 2 10 Crew 2 11 Fuel tank 2 12 Wind 2 13 Other Restrictions 2 14 Labels and Markings ...

Page 11: ...verload of the aircraft may occur Max continuous cruising speed VC 242 km h 131 kt Do not exceed this speed except the flight in smooth air but with caution Max cruising speed at severe turbulence VRA 215 km h 116 kt Do not exceed this speed at severe turbulence Max speed flaps extended to III VFE 117 km h 63 kt Recommended speed flaps extended to III VFE 90 km h 49 kt Do not exceed these speed li...

Page 12: ...d defined for flaps extended in max position vFE 75 215 40 116 Green section From the speed vS1 up to the max cruising speed 215 272 116 147 Yellow section From the max cruising speed up to the never exceed speed vNE 272 147 Red section Never exceed speed vNE 2 4 Weight Empty weight kg Maximum take off weight 600 kg Useful load kg Max load in the luggage compartment kg for specific permissible max...

Page 13: ...d operations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 13 of 59 2 5 Centre of Gravity CG CG of the empty aircraft MAC CG range in flight 25 36 MAC ...

Page 14: ...ations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 14 of 59 2 6 Manoeuvre and Gust Envelope CAS Envelope point Speed Manoeuvre and Gust Envelope m 600 0 kg ...

Page 15: ...f Operation Only VFR day flights are permitted flight by visual reference to the ground during the daytime IFR flights instrumental flights and flights by ice formation are prohibited 2 10 Crew Number of seats 2 Minimum weight of the crew 70 kg Maximum weight of the crew 220 kg Maximum load of the seat 110 kg 2 11 Fuel tank Fuel capacity 2 x 50 L Non usable rest of fuel 0 82 L for each tank 2 12 W...

Page 16: ...datory labels and markings These must be placed on the instrumental board in a visual field of the pilot and must contain at least following actual information Identification of the aircraft Identification label Serial number Designation Empty weight Maximum take off weight Operating limits Load and weight limits depending on weight of the crew fuel and luggage Speed limits in standard flight conf...

Page 17: ... o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 17 of 59 Chapter 3 3 Emergency Procedures 3 1 Engine Failure on Take off 3 2 Engine Failure in Flight 3 3 Rescue System Activation 3 4 Fire on Board 3 5 Engine Loss 3 6 Emergency Landing 3 7 Safety Landing 3 8 Aborted Landing 3 9 Vibrations ...

Page 18: ...s follows Fuel valve open for appropriate fuel tank in use Master switch switched on START POWER switch on to START position Throttle lever 50 open position approx 8mm from idle position Fuel pump switch on wait until the fuel pressure reaches approx 3 bar LANE A switch on LANE B switch on Check EMS indicators lights off see the engine Operations Manual Start button press and hold until the engine...

Page 19: ...n collision with an obstacle is inevitable use the balistic rescue system as a braking device of the aircraft The aircraft may be damaged or the crew may be injured when using the rescue system 3 4 Fire on Board 1 Turn off the fuel valve 2 Open the throttle 3 Switch off the master switch and ignition 4 Carry out emergency landing 5 Get off the aircraft 3 5 Engine Loss 1 Speed 100 km h 54 kt 2 Flap...

Page 20: ...s in the position for landing 3 8 Aborted Landing Carried out in case of wrong landing manoeuvre or bounce during the landing and when the pilot considers aborted landing manoeuvre as safer and decides to proceed the flight 1 Set the engine run up to full power 2 Fluently set up flaps to take off position I 3 Reach the horizontal speed of 110 km h 59 kt 4 Pull the control stick slowly to make the ...

Page 21: ...Flight and operations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 21 of 59 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 22: ...pection 4 1 1 Procedures Before Entering the Cockpit 4 1 2 Procedures After Entering the Cockpit 4 1 3 Procedures Before Engine Start up Engine Start up 4 2 Engine Warming up 4 3 Taxiing 4 4 Engine Check 4 5 Procedures Before Take off 4 6 Take off and Climbing 4 7 Cruising Flight 4 8 Flight on Traffic Pattern 4 9 Approach and Landing 4 10 Flight in Rainy Conditions 4 11 Engine Shut off ...

Page 23: ...eel spat attachment 5 Left horizontal tail and elevator surface condition attachment elevator free movement plays trimming tab 6 Vertical tail and rudder surface condition rudder attachment plays ropes tension 7 Right horizontal tail and elevator surface condition attachment elevator free movement plays check the securing of the pin of the HT control 8 Tailplane surface condition radio antenna che...

Page 24: ...the coolant level Do not open the expansion tank if the coolant is hot The max coolant level must be flush with the bottom of the filler neck If the level is low refill Cover the engine by the upper cowling Verify the coolant level in the overflow bottle Keep the level between MIN MAX markings 13 Propeller surface condition blades and spinner tightness 4 1 1 Procedures Before Entering the Cockpit ...

Page 25: ...e shall be within operating range in 10 seconds when reaching 3 bar continue increasing RPM 17 Increase RPM to get over 2500 RPM for a period of 5 sec the generator B will switch over to generator A The battery is being charged only from generator A Check the charging of the battery based on the value indicated by ampermeter 18 Check the EMS indicators If lights are on or flashing there is a failu...

Page 26: ...craft by applying maximum brake effect set up full engine power and hold for 10 seconds the RPM shall reach 5200 RPM set up the throttle to idle run After the engine check is finished and operating temperature is reached carry on take off within max 5 min In case the aircraft is standing on spot for a long time when engine is running the engine and its compartment are not sufficiently cooled by th...

Page 27: ... auxiliary fuel pump can be switched off When requested flight level is reached adjust the propeller to CRUISE position if equipped with in flight adjustable propeller 4 7 Cruising Flight ATEC 321 FAETA NG has good flight characteristics within the whole range of permitted speeds and position of the centre of gravity The cruising speed is within a range of 140 242 km h 75 131 kt In case of severe ...

Page 28: ...er approach with the speed lower than minimum speed 3 Flaps position III position II in case of severe turbulence or strong headwind speed 100 km h 54 kt 4 Switch on auxiliary fuel pump 5 Throttle on idle or corrected if necessary 6 Instruments within tolerated values Landing The speed of the aircraft in hold up position decreases by soft pulling of the control stick until the touch down at the sp...

Page 29: ...ions I and II as by Art 2 2 4 11 Engine Shut off After landing and taxiing to the parking place keep the engine running for a cooling period at least 2 min by approx 2000 RPM In case the engine was cooled down enough by descending flight and during taxiing it can be shut off as soon as the aircraft stops 1 Switch off all individual switches except fuel pumps 2 Switch off LANE A LANE B fuel pumps a...

Page 30: ... v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 30 of 59 Chapter 5 5 Performance 5 1 Introduction 5 2 Air Speed Indicator Corrections 5 3 Stall Speed 5 4 Altitude Loss by Stalling 5 5 Take off Distance to reach 15m 50ft altitude 5 6 Rate of Climb 5 7 Cruising Speeds 5 8 Flight Range ...

Page 31: ...Flaps retracted Flaps position for take off Flaps position for landing Speed IAS Speed CAS km h kt km h kt km h kt km h kt 50 27 0 60 8 32 9 60 32 4 68 8 37 2 70 37 8 78 1 42 2 80 43 2 91 1 49 2 85 7 46 3 90 48 6 100 5 54 3 99 5 53 8 94 3 51 0 100 54 1 106 9 57 8 106 6 57 6 103 4 55 9 110 59 5 115 62 2 111 3 60 2 112 8 61 0 120 64 9 123 1 66 5 121 6 65 7 130 70 3 131 70 8 128 5 69 5 140 75 7 137 9...

Page 32: ...kt 600 kg 75 km h 40 5 kt 68 km h 36 7 kt 56 km h 30 3 kt 47 km h 25 4 kt 5 4 Altitude Loss by Stalling Flap position level flight Flap deflection Altitude loss I 12 30 m 100 ft II 22 30 m 100 ft III 32 30 m 100 ft 0 0 30 m 100 ft 5 5 Take off Distance to reach 15 m 50 ft altitude TOW 600 kg Engine 100 HP Runway surface Take off distance Paved surface 345 m 1132 ft Grass 350 m 1148 ft 5 6 Rate of ...

Page 33: ... 1 15 160 86 1425 769 8 54 1 00 180 97 1227 662 6 48 0 45 200 108 1224 661 6 06 0 40 220 119 1131 610 5 06 0 34 239 129 1080 583 4 30 0 30 Information on engine RPM consumption flight endurance and flight range has informative character only Listed values depend on propeller type and pitch flight altitude air temperature air pressure and aircraft load The flight range is considered as theoretic wh...

Page 34: ...f ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 34 of 59 Chapter 6 6 Aircraft Assembly Disassembly 6 1 Introduction 6 2 Tailplanes Assembly Disassembly 6 3 Wings Assembly Disassembly ...

Page 35: ...emove the VT rudder Unscrew two M5 screws fixing the VT rudder in the lower carrier Then deflect the rudder fully to the left or right Pull the bottom part of the rudder out of the lower carrier and then lift the rudder upwards to remove it out of the upper hinge Horizontal tail mounting to the fuselage Remove the cover of the mounting hole situated under the HT on the left side of the fuselage Co...

Page 36: ...om damage Wings assembly same for both left and right wing Flap pushrod preparation connection to the wing Place the wing by its leading edge on the soft pad Hold the wing together with your assistant who holds the wing by its wingtip Connect the pushrod to the flap steering lever situated inside the wing The assistant deflects the flap to enable better accessibility to the flap steering lever Pay...

Page 37: ...ift the wing to match the holes with the fittings and so to get appropriate position needed for smooth passing of the pins through the fittings Both pins must be inserted to their fully beaten position Then the assistant can leave the wing then From the upper side secure the pins by the bolt and tighten it by the torque 25 Nm Install the M10 self locking nut on its lower end to secure the wing con...

Page 38: ...ill holds the wing by the wingtip and you hold it by the root the third person can hold the wing by the trailing edge near its root to avoid its fall and damage After the pins are removed partially pull the wing out of the fuselage to have the space between the wing and fuselage and to have enough access to disconnect the equipment Support the wing at the area of its root rib with a help of the as...

Page 39: ...EC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 39 of 59 Chapter 7 7 Aircraft and Systems Description 7 1 Wing 7 2 Fuselage 7 3 Tailplanes 7 4 Landing Gear 7 5 Steering 7 6 Propulsion unit 7 7 Fuel System 7 8 Instruments 7 9 Controlling Elements 7 10 Canopy 7 11 Cockpit Equipment ...

Page 40: ...gine bed and the steerable nose wheel are mounted 7 3 Tailplanes The tailplanes have all composite structure designed in classical cross tail arrangement The horizontal tail has trapezoidal shape and consists of fix stabilizer and elevator The vertical tail has trapezoidal shape The tail fin is an integral part of the fuselage and the VT rudder has all composite structure The elevator trim can be ...

Page 41: ...nterference 7600 communication failure radio contact loss 7700 emergency When setting up the new squawk the transponder must be in STAND BY mode When handling the device follow operating instructions of its manufacturer and instructions of air traffic controller 7 9 Controlling Elements Foot operated control By pushing the left pedal when sufficient speed is reached the aircraft turns to the left ...

Page 42: ...ine in case the canopy is not properly closed Mechanical blocking system i e the lever to OPEN CLOSE the canopy prevents the canopy from its self opening during the flight Small demisting fan installed on the top of the dashboard avoids canopy fogging optional equipment 7 11 Cockpit Equipment The aircraft shall be equipped with at least minimum equipment which is 1 Speed indicator with colour mark...

Page 43: ...perations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 43 of 59 Dashboard with instruments picture and description according to individual configuration ...

Page 44: ...epublic Page 44 of 59 Chapter 8 8 Weight and Balance 8 1 Introduction 8 2 Empty Weight 8 3 Maximum Take off Weight 8 4 Range of the Centre of Gravity 8 5 Weight Envelope 8 6 Centre of Gravity Determination 8 7 Useful Load Weight Sheet 8 8 Maximum Useful Load of the Luggage Compartment 8 9 Levelling and Hinge Moments ...

Page 45: ... fully equipped ready to operate aircraft excluding fuel and crew The empty weight is a total sum of all weight values measured on all wheels of the undercarriage simultaneously The empty weight of the aircraft is kg 8 3 Maximum Take off Weight The maximum take off weight defined by the Manufacturer is kg Never exceed maximum take off weight 8 4 Range of the Centre of Gravity CG CG of the empty ai...

Page 46: ...entre of gravity determination The aircraft has to be balanced in flight position including crew and fuel Weight on main wheels G1 kg Weight on nose wheel G2 kg Total weight G1 G2 G G1 G2 kg Distance from main wheel axis to nose wheel axis xMW FW 1 43 m Distance from main wheel axis to wing leading edge in the root area xMW LE 0 75 m Distance of the CG from main wheel axis x1 G2 xMW FW G m Length ...

Page 47: ... 25 L 10 L Max weight of crew CG position in bMAC Min weight of crew CG position in bMAC Max weight of luggage Max weight of crew CG position in bMAC If above listed limits are kept the centre of gravity is situated in permitted position range 8 8 Maximum Useful Load of the Luggage Compartment Maximum useful load of the luggage compartment is 20 kg This load is limited by the weight of the crew ac...

Page 48: ...of controls in flight position with basic zero deflection of controls and with steering disconnected The hinge moment is weighed on electronic scales with the tolerance of 1 gram 1 The angle of attack of wings is given by the shape of the transition of the fuselage to the wings and to the tailplanes When transitions fit with root ribs of the wings and horizontal tail then the angle of attack is 2 ...

Page 49: ...ft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 49 of 59 Chapter 9 9 Care and Maintenance 9 1 Maintenance Schedule 9 2 Aircraft Repairs 9 3 Engine Major Overhaul 9 4 Anchorage of the Aircraft 9 5 Cleaning and Care 9 6 Aircraft Storage ...

Page 50: ...secure x Oil Coolant and Fuel Hoses Surface integrity leakage clamps tightness condition of connections prevention from contact with oscillating parts and exhaust system Re tighten or replace if necessary x Operating Liquids Check level refill Change liquids according to instructions of the engine manufacturer x Coolers Mechanical integrity leakage purity x Controls Actuating forces end stops adju...

Page 51: ...ure x Flight and Engine Instruments Legibility markings mounting in the dashboard condition of air operated and electric installations wiring x Electric Installation Condition integrity and purity of wirings insulation contacts and soldered joints Battery attachment and its operating condition x Seat Belts Condition integrity mounting points rigidity adjustment x Fuel System Leakage fuel flow and ...

Page 52: ...nor repairs can be carried out by the owner himself Repairs of torsion box spars wings tailplanes landing gear and load bearing structure of the fuselage must be carried out in a specialized workshop Any repairs provided during the warranty period shall be agreed first with the manufacturer occasionally with its authorized representant If any surface repairs or changes a white colour may be kept o...

Page 53: ...vent it from structural or surface damage which may be also caused by extreme weather conditions high humidity high sunshine or temperature changes etc A stored aircraft shall be properly fixed to avoid self movement All instruments switches magnetos and ignition shall be switched off Rescue system shall be properly secured to avoid its activation Pitot tube shall be covered with an appropriate co...

Page 54: ...ce nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 54 of 59 Enclosure 1 Page 1 1 Log Book Each aircraft must be equipped with the log book where flight informations are noted just after each flight track performed OK ABC Date Pilot name Track Flight Time day Total Flight Time Take off number Fuel filled up L ...

Page 55: ...into following sheet according to information received from the Manufacturer New or amended text on the revised pages shall be indicated by black vertical line on the left margin along the section affected The revision number and date shall be shown on the left side at the bottom of the page Revision Number Affected Section Affected Pages Approval Date Approved by Insertion Date Signature 1 Docume...

Page 56: ...4 Service and Maintenace Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following sheet Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 57: ...3 Service and Maintenace Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following sheet Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 58: ...3 Service and Maintenace Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following sheet Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 59: ...nual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 59 of 59 Issued by the Manufacturer Atec v o s Opolanská 301 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic www atecaircraft eu ...

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