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BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook

Rev.03 5 March, 2008

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CANADIAN LIGHT AIRCRAFT SALES & SERVICE INC.

177-179 Joseph Carrier

Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qc. J7V 5V5

Canada

PILOT

OPERATING

HANDBOOK

MODEL: BushCaddy LSA

Summary of Contents for LSA

Page 1: ...DY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Rev 03 5 March 2008 Page 1 of 52 CANADIAN LIGHT AIRCRAFT SALES SERVICE INC 177 179 Joseph Carrier Vaudreuil Dorion Qc J7V 5V5 Canada PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK MODEL BushCaddy LSA ...

Page 2: ...RWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS NO AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES ARE ALLOWED This manual is integral and part of the airplane documents To ensure a safe flight read carefully follow instructions and pay particular attention to aircraft limitations It is strictly prohibited to alter this manual in any way ...

Page 3: ...l and Fuel Capacity 10 1 10 Oil and Lubrication 11 1 11 Electrical System 11 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 11 1 12 Specifications 12 WING 12 CONTROL SURFACES 12 SECTION 2 13 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 13 2 1 General 13 2 2 Airplane weighing procedure 13 WHEELS 15 FLOATS 16 SKIS 17 Weight and Balance Examples 18 GRAPH 22 INSTALLED EQUIPMENT LIST 23 MODIFICATION EQUIPMENT LIST 24 SECTION 3 25 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 2...

Page 4: ...TION 5 FLIGHT TRAINING 28 NORMAL PROCEDURES 28 5 1 Pre flight 28 5 2 Pre Start 30 5 3 Start 30 5 4 Before Take off 30 5 5 Taxiing 31 5 6 Take off 31 5 6 1 Normal 31 5 6 2 Short Field Obstacle Clearance 31 5 6 3 Short Field No Obstacle Clearance 31 5 6 4 Soft Field Obstacle Clearance 31 5 6 5 Soft Field No Obstacle Clearance 31 5 7 Cruise 32 5 8 Pre Landing 32 5 9 Landing 32 5 9 1 Normal 32 5 9 2 O...

Page 5: ...engine Each quick drain should be checked after closing to make sure that it has closed completely and is not leaking 38 7 6 Tire Inflation 39 7 7 Battery Service 39 7 8 Brakes 39 7 9 Shock Cords 39 7 10 Cleaning 39 7 10 1 Exterior Surfaces 39 7 10 2 Windshield and Windows 39 7 10 3 Interior 40 7 11 Lubrication 41 SECTION 8 42 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 42 8 1 Familiarization Flight Procedures 42 S...

Page 6: ... 2773 1 888 977 1447 OPTIONS The BUSHCADDY LSA is offered in several configurations as described below Refer to the Aircraft Serial Number and Appendix to determine the configuration of your particular aircraft BCLSA A Rotax Engine Model 912 80 hp BCLSA B Rotax Engine Model 912S 100 hp BCLSA C Rotax Engine Model 914 115 hp BCLSA D Jabiru 3300 Engine BCLSA T Nosewheel Landing Gear BCLSA F Floats Ty...

Page 7: ...BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Rev 03 5 March 2008 Page 7 of 52 BushCaddy LSA Taildragger Version BushCaddy Tricycle Gear Option ...

Page 8: ... of 2 1380 shock chords 1 3 Flaps TheBushCaddy LSA model may be equipped with flaps Optional 1 4 Floats The following size floats are approved for installation on the BushCaddy LSA Full Lotus 1400 and 1650 Straight Metal Floats 1400 and 1500 Amphibs 1400 and 1500 1 5 Dimensions The following diagrams give the general dimensions of the aircraft 1 6 Airframe The airframe is constructed of 6061 T6 al...

Page 9: ... Pilot Operating Handbook Rev 03 5 March 2008 Page 9 of 52 Fig 2 Dimensions of BUSHCADDY LSA 32ft 90 inch 80 inches 72 in 40 in 63 100 inches 52 in 35 in Cabin width at elbows 44 inches BushCaddy Model BUSHCADDY LSA ...

Page 10: ...ne for the BUSHCADDY S LSA is the ROTAX BOMBARDIER 912 ULS 4 stroke 4 cylinder engine liquid air cooled 1 8 Propeller The BUSHCADDY LSA is fitted with a ground adjustable propeller The hub is of aircraft grade aluminium alloy 1 9 Fuel and Fuel Capacity Fuel is stored in two 10 IMPERIAL 12 US gallon tanks installed in the wings gravity fed to the engine which is equipped with a mechanical pump Fig ...

Page 11: ...otax engines are dry sump engines Oil is drawn from the firewall mounted tank through an oil cooler by engine mounted oil pump through the engine lubricating points and returns to oil tank via hose mounted on the base of the engine Jabiru engines are wet sump internal oil pump and external oil cooler 1 11 Electrical System A 12 volt battery to the master from the master to firewall mounted relay s...

Page 12: ...RUDDER Right 15 25 Right 15 25 Right 15 25 RUDDER Left 18 Left 18 Left 18 WING SPAN 32 feet 32 feet 32 feet WING AREA 168 sq ft 168 Sq ft 168 Sq ft CEILING 10 000 ft 12 000 ft 10 000 ft MAX WEIGHT 1320 lbs 1320 lbs 1430 lbs EMPTY WEIGHT 751 751 lbs 835 USEFUL LOAD 569 569 lbs 595 CRUISE 75 95 MPH 105 MPH 84 96 MPH VNE 130 MPH 130 MPH 130 MPH VA 58 MPH 58 MPH 58 MPH STALL power off 34 MPH 34 MPH 34...

Page 13: ... as to keep within the allowable limits Check calculations prior to adding fuel to ensure against over loading 2 2 Airplane weighing procedure At the time of delivery CLASS Inc provides each airplane with the basic empty weight and centre of gravity location This data is supplied on Form WB 1 WARNING Misloading carries serious safety consequences for any aircraft If the C G is too far forward it m...

Page 14: ...4 INS EMPTY WEIGHT Scale weight Lbs Tare weight Net weight Right 280 0 280 Left 280 0 280 Tail 67 27 40 TOTAL WEIGHT 600 RECORD THE WEIGHT ON EACH WHEEL DEDUCT THE TARE FROM EACH READING FORMULA FOR CALCULATING THE CENTER OF GRAVITY POINT C G D Rx L 6in 40 x 174 11 6 IN 6 5 IN 18 1 in W 600 WARNING Chock Main wheels to prevent aircraft movement during weighing procedure C of G T o be calculated Da...

Page 15: ...heel Left wheel Tail wheel TOTAL WEIGHT Net empty weight Centre of Gravity Max Gross 1320 lbs Useful load Weight Total empty weight Arm Moment Aircraft Passenger Fuel Luggage TOTAL NOTE The limits of the centre of gravity must be within 15 22 inches Center of Gravity Datum Scale S cale C G NOTE RECORD THE WEIGHT ON EACH WHEEL DEDUCT THE TARE FROM EACH READING WARNING Chock main wheels to prevent a...

Page 16: ...raft must be placed level on scales hangar doors closed fuel tanks drained and engine oil included WEIGHT LBS Right float Left float Tail TOTAL WEIGHT Weight Total empty weight Arm Moment Aircraft Passenger Fuel Luggage TOTAL Net empty weight Centre of Gravity Max Gross 1430 lbs Useful load NOTE The limits of the center of gravity must be within 15 22 inches C G NOTE RECORD THE WEIGHT ON EACH FLOA...

Page 17: ...engine oil included WEIGHT LBS Right ski Left ski Tail ski TOTAL WEIGHT Net empty weight Centre of Gravity Max Gross 1320 lbs Useful load NOTE The limits of the center of gravity must be within 15 22 inches Weight Total empty weight Arm Moment Aircraft Passenger Fuel Luggage TOTAL C G NOTE RECORD THE WEIGHT ON EACH SKI DEDUCT THE TARE FROM EACH READING WARNING Prevent aircraft movement during weig...

Page 18: ...6 0 20 Total 1248 0 Lbs Maximum Allowable Gross 1320 0 Lbs Margin 72 0 Lbs Calculated CG Position 21 07 Inches Max Allowable CG 22 Min Allowable CG 15 Maximum Gross Weight 1 2 hour fuel remaining Example Weight Arm Moment US Gal Lbs Inches in lbs Empty 751 lbs 751 16 12016 Pilot 190 lbs 190 26 4940 Pax 190 lbs 190 26 4940 Luggage 50 45 2250 Fuel max 20 US gal gals 10 1 24 241 2 1 5 24387 2 Total 1...

Page 19: ...ximum Allowable Gross 1320 Lbs Margin 55 Lbs Calculated CG Position 19 85 Inches Max Allowable CG 22 Min Allowable CG 15 Pilot and Passenger 1 2 hour fuel remaining Example Weight Arm Moment Lbs Inches in lbs Empty 751 lbs 751 16 12016 Pilot 190 lbs 190 26 4940 Pax 190 lbs 190 26 4940 Luggage 0 45 0 Us gals Fuel max 20 US gal gals 10 1 24 241 2 1 5 22137 2 Total 1141 1 Lbs Maximum Allowable Gross ...

Page 20: ...ximum Allowable Gross 1320 Lbs Margin 195 Lbs Calculated CG Position 19 93 Inches Max Allowable CG 22 Min Allowable CG 15 Pilot with Baggage 1 2 hour fuel remaining Example Weight Arm Moment Lbs Inches in lbs Empty 751lbs 751 16 12016 Pilot 190 lbs 190 26 4940 Pax 190 lbs 0 26 0 Luggage 50 45 2250 Us gals Fuel max 20 US gal gals 10 1 24 241 2 1 5 19447 2 Total 1001 1 Lbs Maximum Allowable Gross 13...

Page 21: ...ximum Allowable Gross 1320 Lbs Margin 245 Lbs Calculated CG Position 18 76 Inches Max Allowable CG 22 Min Allowable CG 15 Pilot Only 1 2 hour fuel remaining Example Weight Arm Moment Us gals Lbs Inches in lbs Empty 751lbs 751 16 12016 Pilot 190 lbs 190 26 4940 Pax 190 lbs 0 26 0 Luggage 0 45 0 Fuel max 20 US gal gals 10 1 24 241 2 1 5 17197 2 Total 951 1 Lbs Maximum Allowable Gross 1320 Lbs Margin...

Page 22: ...5 March 2008 Page 22 of 52 GRAPH Fig 4 Loading Graph 900 0 1000 0 1100 0 1200 0 1300 0 1400 0 14 00 15 00 16 00 17 00 18 00 19 00 20 00 21 00 22 00 23 00 CG Location in Weight lbs Pilot Pilot Pax Pilot Luggag Pilot Pax Lu Gross Empty Min CG Max CG ...

Page 23: ...l 3c FLOAT Landing Gear Configuration 4 Compass 5 Airspeed Indicator 6 Altimeter 7 Vertical Speed Indicator 8 Turn and Bank Indicator 9 Tachometer 10 Oil Pressure Gauge 11 Voltmeter 12 Liquid Coolant Temperature Gauge 13 Radio 1 14 Radio 2 15 GPS 16 Intercom 17 Transponder 18 ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter 19 Extinguisher 20 Ammeter 21 Efis 22 BRS 23 Wheel Pants 24 Landing Light 25 Wing Tip Str...

Page 24: ...2008 Page 24 of 52 Registration Serial No Serial No Date Date Item No Description of Article or Modification Added Removed Running Basic Weight In Out Wt Lb Arm In Moment 100 Wt Lb Arm In Moment 100 Wt Lb Moment 100 As Delivered MODIFICATION EQUIPMENT LIST ...

Page 25: ...ements above this speed 85 mph Maximum Flaps Extended Speed VFE Do not exceed this speed with the flaps extended 80 mph Maximum Dive Speed Vd 120 mph Stall Speed With flaps Without flaps 28 mph 34 mph 3 3 Crosswind Limitations Wind Direction and Speed 90 15 mph 3 4 Service Ceiling 3 5 Loading 3 6 Prohibited Manoeuvres Intentional spins loops and rolls or any other aerobatic manoeuvres are prohibit...

Page 26: ...ion Range 120 195 F 230 265 F Green Arc Normal Operating Range 195 230 F Red Line Minimum 0 120 F Red Line Maximum 285 F 300 F 3 10 RPM Rotax 912UL Yellow Minimum Caution Range 220 1400 rpm Green Normal Operating Range 1400 5500 rpm Yellow Maximum Caution Range 5500 5800 rpm Red Maximum Do not exceed 5800 6200 rpm 3 11 Cylinder Head Temperature Markings Rotax 912UL Yellow Arc Caution Range start u...

Page 27: ... ft obstacle 300 ft Landing Roll 400 ft Landing Roll 50 ft obstacle 520 ft Best Rate of Climb 60 mph Best Angle of Climb 55 mph Cruise 75 power 85 mph Gliding Ratio 60 mph 12 1 Take off RPM 5800 RPM Fuel Consumption 4 gal US hr Range 450 statute miles 5 3 hours NOTE These performance figures are specific to the Rotax 80 hp Engine and may vary according to equipment installed loading and engine ins...

Page 28: ...s 2 Engine Compartment a Check oil level b Check for oil leaks c Check coolant levels d Check for coolant leaks e Check for fuel leaks f Check for loose or frayed wires g Check exhaust system for leaks cracks h Check for fretting on engine mount i Take fuel sample from gascolator drain for 4 seconds minimum to clear system of dirt and water Continue to take additional samples until no contaminatio...

Page 29: ...hat the control surface hinges and locknuts are secure 7 Wing trailing edge left a Verify that the aileron moves smoothly over a full range of travel b Verify that the aileron hinges bell crank locknuts are secure 8 Wing Right a Inspect the condition of the struts b Before the first flight of the day take a fuel sample from the fuel drain and check for water Repeat until no water remains Verify th...

Page 30: ...manufacturer s instructions 2 Turn Master ON 3 Turn Magneto Switches ON 4 Check gauges to verify they are operating normally 5 Close throttle to START position 6 Start Engine If unable to start after 10 seconds wait 2 minutes and retry 7 OIL PRESSURE MUST RISE WITHIN THE FIRST TEN SECONDS OF START 8 Follow engine manufacturer s ground run and warm up procedures 5 4 Before Take off 1 Visually check...

Page 31: ...ower flaps to 20 degrees 2 Accelerate to rotation speed After breaking ground effect accelerate to the best angle of climb speed 55 mph 3 If equipped with flaps slowly retract flaps when the obstacle has been cleared 4 Continue climb out at 60 mph 5 6 3 Short Field No Obstacle Clearance On models equipped with flaps lower flaps to 20 degrees Accelerate to rotation speed Lift off from three point p...

Page 32: ...laps lower flaps to 30 degrees 2 Maintain 58 60 mph until clear of obstacle 3 If not equipped with flaps side slip to reduce rate of descent 4 Reduce power round out and flare 5 Touch down three point or on mains 6 Slowly bleed off speed and if on mains allow tail wheel to drop 7 Minimum braking as required 5 9 3 Short Field over an Obstacle 1 If equipped with flaps lower as desired 2 Maintain spe...

Page 33: ...tions In keeping with good airmanship practices it is recommended that when turbulent air is encountered or expected the airspeed be reduced to manoeuvring speed to reduce the structural loads caused by gusts and to allow for inadvertent speed build ups which may occur as a result of the turbulence ...

Page 34: ...ency arise The procedures presented here are not intended to replace normal pilot training but are provided as a source of reference and review The presence of fire is noted through smoke smell and heat in the cabin It is essential that the source of the fire be promptly identified through instrument readings character of the smoke or other indications since the action to be taken differs in each ...

Page 35: ...sure indication may signify oil exhaustion or may be the result of a faulty gauge In either case proceed towards the nearest airport and be prepared for a forced landing If the problem is not a pressure gauge malfunction the engine may stop suddenly Maintain altitude until such time as a dead stick landing can be accomplished Don t change power settlings unnecessarily as this may hasten complete p...

Page 36: ... enough altitude permits switch fuel tanks and attempt to restart the engine 6 8 Engine failure in Flight 1 If enough altitude permits switch fuel tanks and attempt to restart the engine 2 If engine restart fails make emergency radio calls as required 3 Switch off electrics 4 Turn fuel selector to OFF 5 Pick a suitable landing spot and execute a power off landing 6 9 Power off Landing 1 Trim aircr...

Page 37: ...cked slipknots Do not use plain slipknots 8 Install pitot head cover 9 Lock cabin doors when aircraft is left unattended 7 2 Landing Gear CAUTION Low time pilots are advised to obtain conversion training from pilots experienced on similarly equipped aircraft Main Landing Gears are equipped with Matco 6 00 x 6 wheels with 6 00 x 6 four ply rating tires and tubes Wheels are removed by taking off whe...

Page 38: ... to the first flight and after re fuelling to avoid the accumulation of contaminants such as water or sediment Each fuel tank is equipped with an individual quick drain located at the lower inboard rear corner of the tank The fuel strainer galcolator is equipped with a quick drain located on the lower front left corner of the firewall Each of the fuel tank sumps should be drained first Then the fu...

Page 39: ... solvents of any kind 4 Foreign objects can damage the outer shell and leave rubber unprotected If excessive breakage is noted change shock cords 5 If shock cords no longer hold undercarriage tightly against stopper blocks change 7 10 Cleaning 7 10 1 Exterior Surfaces To maintain the performance and durability of your aircraft it is important to keep the interior and exterior clean at all times Al...

Page 40: ...washed polish the window with a good aircraft plastic cleaner 7 10 3 Interior Keep the interior of the aircraft clean and vacuum regularly Never leave any equipment in an area where it could become lodged and impossible to remove This can cause an accident by interfering with the flight controls A sunray shield may be placed over the windshield to prevent sunray damage to the interior CAUTION Do n...

Page 41: ...arch 2008 Page 41 of 52 7 11 Lubrication Wheel Bearings Aero shell 20 or 22 Landing Gear LPS 2 Hydraulic Brake Fluid Petroleum base oil MIL H 5606 Hinges Levers and Controls Tail Wheel Spindle Ball Bearings LPS 2 Aeroshell 20 or 22 Aeroshell 20 or 22 ...

Page 42: ...Y LSA Pilot Operating Handbook and Aircraft Operational Documents Weight and Balance Pre flight inspection Cockpit Familiarization Hours min 2 0 Starting the engine 0 25 Taxiing 0 5 Pre take off check 0 25 Take off circuit departure and climb out 0 5 Straight and level flight 0 5 Turns gentle and medium and steep 0 5 Climbs best rate best angle 0 5 Descents power on and power to idle best glide sp...

Page 43: ...uvres the fuel may move away from the tank outlets If the outlets are uncovered fuel flow will be interrupted and temporary loss of power may result Pilots can prevent inadvertent uncovering of the outlets by avoiding manoeuvres which could result in uncovering the outlets Prolonged slips or skids which result in excess of 2000 ft of altitude loss or other radical or extreme manoeuvres which can c...

Page 44: ...BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Rev 03 5 March 2008 Page 44 of 52 internationally recognized airworthiness standards and is flying on a Special Certificate of Airworthiness authority ...

Page 45: ...n of Rotation on Prop Shaft Clockwise Pilot s view tractor applications Engine Curb Weight 81 kg 178 lb complete with Engine Oil Exhaust and Starter Motor 2 2 Normal Equipment Ignition Unit Jabiru dual ignition breakerless transistorised Battery Independent Ignition Timing 25 degrees BTDC Firing Order 1 4 5 2 3 6 Spark Plugs NGK D9EA Electrode Gap 0 55 0 6mm 0 022 0 024 Generator Jabiru permanentl...

Page 46: ...d Limits Maximum continuous speed 2750 RPM Maximum 3300 RPM ISO STD Conditions Idle Speed 700 800 RPM HOT Oil Pressure Normal Operations Min 220 kPa 31 psi Max 525 kPa 76 psi Idle Min 80 kPa 11 psi Starting Warm up Max 525 kPa 76 psi Oil Temperature Min 15 oC 59oF Max 118 oC 244of Continuous Temperature 80 100 oC 176o 212oF Max Cylinder Head Temperature 175 oC 348oF reading on the sensor spot of t...

Page 47: ...und running 3 4 Take Off Climb with the engine at maximum continuous power Observe Oil Cylinder Head Temperatures Oil Pressure Limits must not be exceeded 3 5 Engine Stop In normal conditions cooling down the engine during descent taxiing will permit the engine to be stopped by switching OFF the ignitions 3 6 Engine Stop and Start During Flight Reduce power to 1000 RPM to cool engine for 30 second...

Page 48: ...t few hours of operation Remember engines need to be flown T hey are designed for this purpose Do not use full power before CHT reaches 100oC Ring bed in is accomplished better at 75 power and above Avoid heat build up Monitor CHT and oil temps Vary R PM Initial temps will be elevated due to friction of a new engine Failure to operate at realisic power settings could be detrimental 10 Do not use a...

Page 49: ...d Close choke 2 Float valve dirty jammed or worn Clean or renew float valve 3 Intake manifold leak Tighten all connections renew faulty items 10 3 Engine Runs Erratically or Misfires Occasionally Possible Cause Remedy 1 Spark plug failure Check plugs clean inside outside adjust electrode gap If necessary renew plugs 2 Faulty HT leads Dry damp leads renew damaged leads 3 Faulty ignition unit Renew ...

Page 50: ...itted piston rings Repair engine overhaul necessary 2 Poor oil quality Oil change use specified oil 3 Worn valve guides Repair of cylinder head necessary 4 Oil leaks Seal leaks 10 9 Knocking Under Load Possible Cause Remedy 1 Octane rating of fuel too low Use fuel with higher octane rating 2 Spark plug fitted without sealing washer Ensure one sealing washer on each plug 3 Heavy carbon deposits Rem...

Page 51: ...ASED ON FLIGHT TEST RESULTS Take off Roll at gross paved runway Take off Roll at gross Short Grass runway Take off Roll at gross Tall Grass field Take off Roll at gross Soft field Take off Roll 50 ft obstacle Landing Roll Landing Roll 50 ft obstacle Best Rate of Climb Best Angle of Climb Cruise 75 power Gliding Ratio 60 mph Take off RPM Fuel Consumption Range 450 statute miles ...

Page 52: ...BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Rev 03 5 March 2008 Page 52 of 52 NOTES ...

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