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Pilot´s Operating Handbook of ATEC 322 Faeta LSA with Rotax 912iS engine 
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 322 FAETA 

 

with ROTAX 912 iS

 

 

Pilot´s Operating Handbook 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In Libice nad Cidlinou, November 2015 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 322 FAETA

Page 1: ...ce nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 1 of 56 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 322 FAETA with ROTAX 912 iS Pilot s Operating Handbook In Libice nad Cidlinou November 2015 ...

Page 2: ... Page 2 of 56 Type of aircraft ATEC 322 FAETA Serial number Registration call sign Type Certificate Date of issue The aircraft Sport Flying Device is not a subject of CAA authorisation and is to be operated at own risk of the user The aircraft must be operated according to informations and limits listed in this manual ...

Page 3: ...Republic Page 3 of 56 Contents Chapter General 1 Operational Limits 2 Emergency Procedures 3 Standard Procedures 4 Performances 5 Assembly Disassembly 6 Aircraft Description and Systems 7 Maintenance 8 Weight Centre of Gravity 9 Enclosures 1 Log Book example 2 Records of Revisions 3 Service and Maintenance Book ...

Page 4: ...th Rotax 912iS engine ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 4 of 56 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: ...ry requirement for an effective and save operation of the ATEC 322 FAETA aircraft The manual contents information which Manufacturer considers 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 ...

Page 6: ...wner who is obliged to record them into this Manual These documents will be published in ascending numerical series If the aircraft is sold to another person the Manufacturer shall be announced about the name and the address of the new owner 1 5 Aircraft Technical Data Dimensions Wing span 31 5 ft Length of fuselage 20 341 ft Total height 6 562 ft Wing area 108 7 sq ft Depth of mean aerodynamic ch...

Page 7: ...COMPETITION 2 blade Engine producer BOMBARDIER ROTAX GmbH Austria Engine type ROTAX 912 iS Sport Engine Power Take off power 73 5 kW 100 HP 5800 RPM Maximum continuous power 69 0 kW 94 HP 5500 RPM Cruising power 44 6 kW 60 HP 4800 RPM Engine Speed Maximum take off engine speed 5800 RPM 5 minutes maximum Max continuous engine speed 5500 RPM Cruising engine speed 4800 RPM Engine idle speed 1400 RPM ...

Page 8: ...ling Liquid conventional mix ratio 1 2 or Evans ROTAX 912iS Sport is not a certified aviation engine Any engine failure may occur at any time The pilot is fully responsible for the operation of this engine and accepts all risk and consequences of an engine failure The correct operation of this aircraft is the sole responsibility of the pilot The pilot of a sport flying device is obliged to conside...

Page 9: ...Pilot s Operating Handbook of ATEC 322 Faeta LSA with Rotax 912iS engine ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 9 of 56 1 6 Three View Sketch ...

Page 10: ...u Czech Republic Page 10 of 56 Chapter 2 2 Operational Limits 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Air Speed 2 3 Weight 2 4 Centre of Gravity 2 5 Manoeuvre and Gust Envelope 2 6 Permitted Manoeuvres 2 7 Load Factors 2 8 Type of Operation 2 9 Crew 2 10 Fuel tank 2 11 Wind 2 12 Other Restrictions 2 13 Labels and Markings ...

Page 11: ...Do not exceed this speed except the flight in smooth air but with caution Max cruising speed at severe turbulence vRA 108 kt 114 kt IAS Do not exceed this speed at severe turbulence CAS IAS Max speed flaps deflected to I 10 FE I 70 kt 71 1 kt Max speed flaps deflected to II 20 FE II 65 kt 65 5 kt Max speed flaps deflected to III 35 FE III 60 kt 59 8 kt Recommended speed flaps deflected to III VFE ...

Page 12: ...e nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 12 of 56 2 3 Weight Empty weight 714 lb 324kg Maximum take off weight 1285 lb 583 kg Useful load 571 lb 259 kg Never exceed the maximum take off weight of the aircraft 2 4 Centre of Gravity CG CG of the empty aircraft 28 8 MAC Flight range of CG 27 36 MAC ...

Page 13: ...inou Czech Republic Page 13 of 56 2 5 Manoeuvre and Gust Envelope CAS CAS IAS VS0 35 8 kt 32 8 kt VS1 45 0 kt 42 7 kt VAF 50 7 kt 48 2 kt VF 63 0 kt 62 8 kt VS1n 69 6 kt 70 7 kt VA 90 0 kt 93 6 kt VG 98 5 kt 103 2 kt VC 108 0 kt 114 0 kt VH 120 0 kt 127 2 kt VNE 136 1 kt 145 2 kt VD 151 2 kt 162 0 kt ...

Page 14: ...eration 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 9 Crew Number of seats 2 Minimum weight of crew 132 0 lb Maximum weight of crew 396 8 lb 2 10 Fuel tank Fuel capacity 2 x 13 2 US gal Not usable rest of fuel 0 26 US gal Recommended motor unleaded petrol of minimum oct...

Page 15: ...equipped with mandatory labels and markings These must be placed on the instrumental board in a visual field of pilot and must contain following information Identification of the aircraft Identification label Serial number Designation Empty weight Maximum take off weight Operating limits Weight limits depending on the weight of crew fuel and luggage Speed limits for standard flight configurations ...

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Page 17: ... s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 17 of 56 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: ... airspeed of 54 kt 2 Check the fuel level and make sure ignition is switched on 3 If no significant engine or installation failure found try to start up the engine again using back up fuel circuit 4 If engine start up is not possible follow the instructions as described in Art 3 1 3 3 Rescue System Activation In case of distress when definitely losing control of flight activate the rescue system 1...

Page 19: ...Make a low pass into the wind along the right hand side of landing area and inspect the terrain thoroughly 4 Make a pattern flight 5 Calculate the landing plan 6 Land on the first third of the landing area with flaps in landing position 3 8 Aborted Landing Carried out in case of wrong calculation of landing manoeuvre or bounce when landing and the pilot considers aborted landing manoeuvre as more ...

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Page 21: ...edures 4 1 Pre Flight Inspection 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 Warm 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 Descending and Landing 4 9 Flight in Rainy Conditions ...

Page 22: ...er drain valve fuel tank ventilation 3 Left aileron coating free movement attachments controls 4 Left lift flap coating attachments controls play Left main gear leg condition brake fluid leak wheel spat 5 Tail surface condition VT surface attachments control HT coating attachments fittings covers Rudder coating attachments control 6 Right lift flap coating attachments controls play Right main gear...

Page 23: ... of engine cowlings the condition of engine bed intact fuel oil and cooling system hoses screws and nuts security exhaust pipe and carburettor attachment cooling liquid and oil level fuel system drain 9 Propeller check surface condition intactness propeller cone condition and tightness 4 1 2 Procedures After Entering the Cockpit 1 Cockpit check fastening and locking of the canopy correct function ...

Page 24: ...switch switch on 19 Increase RPM up to cca 2000 min 20 Oil pressure check must be in operation range within 10 seconds continue in RPM increase by 3 bar 21 Continue warming up engine according to article 4 2 Never unlock neither open the canopy after the engine is started up 4 2 Engine Warm up Start to warm up the engine when 2000 RPM hold approx 2 minutes and then continue up to 2500 RPM until th...

Page 25: ...omposite structure of the aircraft may be damaged in the area of engine compartment too 4 5 Procedures Before Take off Compulsory checking procedures prior to take off 1 Brakes brake on 2 Foot operated steering free travel 3 Hand operated steering free travel 4 Flaps position I 5 Fuel valve open select the appropriate left right position on the fuel valve selector depending on which fuel tank is i...

Page 26: ...position decreases by soft pulling of the control stick until touch down by the speed of 38 kt After touchdown of the front wheel the landing distance can be shortened by braking Do not apply a maximum braking effect except an extreme situation A frequent use of brakes results in undue wear of tyres brake pads and discs A frequent intensive braking may cause mechanical over stress of undercarriage...

Page 27: ...C v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 27 of 56 Chapter 5 5 Performances 5 1 Introduction 5 2 Air Speed Indicator Corrections 5 3 Stall Speed 5 4 Altitude Loss by Stalling 5 5 Take off Distance up to 50 ft Altitude 5 6 Rate of Climb 5 7 Cruising Speeds 5 8 Flight Range ...

Page 28: ...eed Indicator Corrections CAS kt IAS kt Deviation kt Note 35 8 32 8 3 VS0 45 0 42 7 2 3 VS1 50 48 6 1 4 63 62 8 0 2 VF 70 71 1 1 1 80 82 3 2 3 90 93 6 3 6 VA 90 93 6 3 6 100 104 7 4 7 110 116 0 6 0 120 127 2 7 2 VH 130 138 3 8 3 136 1 145 2 9 1 VNE 150 160 7 10 7 151 2 162 0 10 8 VD 5 3 Stall Speed CAS Engine idle Flaps retracted Flaps I 10 Flaps II 20 Flaps III 35 Solo flight 42 1 kt 39 7 kt 36 8...

Page 29: ... ft III 35 100 ft 0 0 100 ft 5 5 Take off Distance up to 15m 50ft of Altitude Engine ROTAX 912 iS Sport Runway surface Take off distance Asphalt 880 ft Grass 950 ft 5 6 Rate of Climb when speed of 59 kt Engine ROTAX 912 iS Sport Solo flight 1100 ft min 1285lb 1000 ft min 5 7 Cruising Speeds ROTAX 912 iS Sport 100 HP Air speed kt CAS RPM Consumption US gallon h 70 3600 1 53 80 4000 1 93 90 4250 2 2...

Page 30: ...30min US gal 70 1170 16 43 0 8 80 1055 13 12 1 0 90 1026 11 24 1 1 100 827 8 16 1 25 110 615 5 35 1 8 120 468 4 09 2 36 Information on engine RPM consumption flight endurance and flight range are of informative character only These values depend on propeller type and adjustment flight altitude temperature air pressure and load The flight range is considered as theoretic when windless conditions Co...

Page 31: ...TEC 322 Faeta LSA with Rotax 912iS engine ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 31 of 56 Chapter 6 6 Aircraft Assembly Disassembly 6 1 Introduction 6 2 Horizontal Tail Assembly Disassembly 6 3 Wings Assembly Disassembly ...

Page 32: ...y This enables better access to the elevator pushrod which is then protruding from the tail fin Then the assistant pushes the fuselage tail down to the ground holding it in such position during all the process of assembly to enable better access to HT fitting Take the HT and place it over the siderudder in such a position to keep an access to the pushrod end protruding from the tail fin Then the s...

Page 33: ...eople are needed for wings assembly disassembly One for assembly and one or better two assistant s to hold and support the wing to avoid its fall and damage Your assistant takes the wing on the wingtip and you take it on the root The second assistant which can hold the wing on flap would be helpful Pick the wing up and then lay it down on any smooth soft pad e g mattress Wings assembly same for bo...

Page 34: ...with fittings wing attachment inside Insert the upper pin without thread first and then insert the bottom pin with thread This operation requires careful use of the hammer and auxiliary metal rod Ø 18mm to beat the pin into the hole During this operation the assistant holding the wing on the wing tip pays attention to keep the correct dihedral angle If needed he can slightly lift the wing to fit t...

Page 35: ...r assistant holds the wing on the wingtip and you hold it on the root The second assistant which can hold the wing on flaps would be helpful Partially pull the wing out of the fuselage so that you reach the space between the wing and fuselage to have enough access to disconnect the equipment All of you are still holding and supporting the wing against fall Then you support the wing by your knees a...

Page 36: ...EC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 36 of 56 Chapter 7 7 Aircraft and System Description 7 1 Wing 7 2 Fuselage 7 3 Tail Surface 7 4 Landing Gear 7 5 Steering 7 6 Propulsion 7 7 Fuel System 7 8 Instruments 7 9 Controlling Elements 7 10 Canopy 7 11 Cockpit Equipment ...

Page 37: ...behind seats are the part of the cockpit 7 3 Tail Surface The T shaped tail surface construction consists of tapered vertical and horizontal tail with fix stabilizer and elevator The elevator trim can be mechanical or electrical The tail fin is an integral part of fuselage The rudder suspended to the last fuselage bulkhead is made of fiber glass 7 4 The Landing Gear The landing gear is a fixed tri...

Page 38: ...ic transponder squawks 2000 controlled flight 7000 uncontrolled flight 7500 unlawful interference hijack 7600 communication failure radio contact loss 7700 emergency The transponder must be in STAND BY mode when setting up the new squawk 7 9 Controlling Elements Foot operated control Pushing the left pedal when adequate speed the aircraft turns left when moving on the ground or in the air and vice...

Page 39: ...ed with hinged perspex canopy with two small sliding windows The canopy opens up and backward Electric blocking system on canopy locks disables to start up the engine if the canopy is not properly closed Mechanical blocking system the lever to open close canopy prevents the canopy from self opening during the flight Small fan installed upside the dashboard avoids canopy fogging optional equipment ...

Page 40: ...Rotax 912iS engine ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 40 of 56 Chapter 8 8 Care and Maintenance 8 1 Maintenance Schedule 8 2 Aircraft Repairs 8 3 Engine Major Overhaul 8 4 Anchorage of the Aircraft 8 5 Cleaning and Care 8 6 Aircraft Storage ...

Page 41: ...Hoses Check surface integrity liquid leak proofness condition of connections protection avoiding touch with oscillating parts and exhaust system Replace if necessary x Working Liquids Check level refill according to instructions of engine producer x Coolers Check integrity sealing purity x Controls Check control forces free play hinges end stops adjustment self locking Adjust secure x Exhaust pipi...

Page 42: ...markings mounting in the panel board air operated and electric installation wiring x Electric Installations Check condition integrity and purity of cables insulations contacts and welds Battery attachment operating condition x Safety Belts Check fixing points rigidity belt surface condition adjustment x Fuel System Check leak proofness fuel supply pumps gauge and valve function tank ventilation an...

Page 43: ... out by authorized or any specialized workshop If any surface repairs or changes a white tone colour must be kept on upper side areas exposed to sunshine 8 3 Engine Major Overhaul The major overhaul is carried out after 2000 flight hours but not later than 10 years after putting the aircraft into operation unless decided otherwise during regular technical inspections or by the Manufacturer bulleti...

Page 44: ...nd ignition shall be switched off Rescue system shall be properly secured to avoid its activation Pitot tube shall be covered with an appropriate cover to avoid internal pollution of the Pitot system Any cloth cover of the canopy is recommended to avoid risk of scratches If the aircraft is supposed to not to be operated for longer than one month period it is recommended to remove back up batteries...

Page 45: ...a LSA with Rotax 912iS engine ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 45 of 56 Chapter 9 9 Weight and Balance 9 1 Introduction 9 2 Empty Weight 9 3 Maximum Take off Weight 9 4 CG Range 9 5 CG Determination 9 6 Useful Load Weight Table ...

Page 46: ...dy to operate aircraft excluding fuel and crew Empty weight is a total sum of all weight values measured under all undercarriage wheels simultaneously The empty weight of the aircraft is 714 lb 9 3 Maximum Take off Weight The maximum take off weight defined by the Manufacturer is 1285 lb Never exceed the maximum take off weight 9 4 Centre of Gravity Range Centre of gravity of empty aircraft is 27 ...

Page 47: ...G2 G G1 G2 lb Distance from main wheel axis to front wheel axis xMW FW 4 724 ft Distance from main wheel axis to wing leading edge in wing root area xMW LE 2 493 ft CG distance from main wheel axis xMW CG G2 xMW FW G ft Length of MAC bMAC 3 648 ft Length of wing chord in the root area b 4 265 ft Back swept MAC displacement sy 0 617 ft Distance from CG to leading edge xCG xMW LE xMW CG ft Distance ...

Page 48: ...re of gravity sheet fuel tanks of 2 x 13 2 US gal take off weight of 1285lb Fuel amount US gal Crew weight lb Load in luggage compartment lb Centre of gravity MAC Total aircraft weight lb 0 MAX 396 8 20 36 2 1131 0 MAX 396 8 0 35 6 1111 6 60 MAX 396 8 20 35 1 1169 13 2 MAX 396 8 20 34 0 1208 19 8 MAX 396 8 20 33 0 1245 1 26 4 MAX 396 8 20 31 5 1285 1 26 4 MAX 396 8 0 31 0 1265 1 26 4 MIN 132 0 27 ...

Page 49: ...idlinou Czech Republic Page 49 of 56 Enclosure 1 Log Book Each aircraft must be equipped with the log book where flight informations are noted just after each flight track performed Registration sign OK ABC 12 Date Pilot name Track Flight Time day Flight Time total Take off number Fuel filled up L ...

Page 50: ...actual weight data must be recorded into following table according to information 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 bottom left side of the page Revision Number Affected Section Affected Pages Approval Date Approved by Insertion Dat...

Page 51: ...Service and Maintenance Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 52: ...Service and Maintenance Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 53: ...Service and Maintenance Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 54: ...Service and Maintenance Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 55: ...Service and Maintenance Book Any mandatory inspection works works as by Manufacturer bulletins reparations changes modifications replacements inspection reports or important notes must be recorded into following table Date Works performed reason mandatory inspection works bulletins reparations modifications replacements inspection reports notes Signature ...

Page 56: ...book of ATEC 322 Faeta LSA with Rotax 912iS engine ATEC v o s Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic Page 56 of 56 Issued by the Manufacturer Atec v o s Opolanská 301 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou Czech Republic www atecaircraft eu ...

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