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Page 1: ...ILOT BY THE EESERAL AVIATION REOULATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORHATION PROVIDED BY THE HANUEACTURER Thlft hftndbdok Be tii OAMA upcciflcatlon No l Specification for PlloCe Operetln Hendboek leeued Kebrua...

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Page 5: ...tion Three View Drawing Engine Propeller Fuel Oil Maximum Certified Weights Typical Airplane Weights Cabin Dimensions Baggage Compartment Dimensions Specific Loadings Symbols Abbreviations and Termino...

Page 6: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT 1 ii P0H A6AC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 7: ...ction knowledge of current airworthiness directives applicable federal air regulations or advisory circulars It is not intended to be a guide for basic flight instruction or a training manual and shou...

Page 8: ...SECTION 1 GENERAL AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER 1 5 THREE VIEW DRAWING 7 7 ira Figure l l Three View Drawing REPORT POH AGAC 1 1 2 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 9: ...Cylinder Air Cooled Direct Drive 360 Cubic Inches 180 BHP 2700 RPM 1 9 PROPELLER Number of Propellers Propeller Manufacturer Propeller Model Numbers Number of Blades Propeller Diameter No Further Redu...

Page 10: ...50 SAE 40 SAE 30 SAE 20 ASHLESS DISPERSANT MIL L 22851 SAE 15W50 OR 20W50 SAE 60 SAE 40 OR SAE 50 SAE 40 SAE 40 30 OR SAE 20W40 SAE 30 OR 20W30 8 Quarts 1 15 MAXIMUM CERTIFIED HEIGHTS Maximum Takeoff...

Page 11: ...ght Entrance Width 40 Inches 50 Inches 46 Inches 34 Inches 1 21 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS Width Length Height Entrance Width Entrance Height 29 Inches 35 Inches 30 Inches 24 Inches 12 Inches 1 23...

Page 12: ...tion of full available control will not overstress the airplane Vf Maximum Flap Extended Speed marked by the upper end of the white arc on the airspeed indicator is the highest speed the airplane can...

Page 13: ...me HETROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY OAT STANDARD TEMPERATURE PRESSURE ALTITUDE Outside Air Temperature is free air static temperature 15 degrees Celsius 59 degrees Fahrenheit The altitude read from an altimet...

Page 14: ...s expressed as the distance in inches from the REFERENCE DATUM The horizontal distance from the REFERENCE DATUM to the CENTER OF GRAVITY of an Item or location in the airplane The product of the weigh...

Page 15: ...LOAD The difference between GROSS WEIGHT and the BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT GROSS WEIGHT The maximum weight to which the airplane is certified TARE The weight of chocks blocks stands etc used when weighing a...

Page 16: ...SECTION 1 GENERAL AHERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT 1 10 FOH AGAC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 17: ...wer Plant Limitations 2 2 2 9 Power Plant Instrument Markings 2 3 2 11 Weight Limitations 2 4 2 13 Center of Gravity Limitations 2 4 2 15 Maneuver Limits 2 5 2 17 Flight Load Factor Limits 2 5 2 19 Ki...

Page 18: ...SBCTIOM 2 LIMITATIONS AHBRICAH GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TJGBR INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT 2 ii POH AGAC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 19: ...he safe operation of the airplane The limitations contained in this section are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration 2 3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS SYMBOL SPEED KCAS KIAS v NEVER EXCEED 174 172 V...

Page 20: ...ORMAL OPERATING RANGE The lower limit is maximum weight stalling speed with the flaps up The upper limit is the Maximum Structural cruising Speed YELLOW ARC 142 172 Operations must be conducted in smo...

Page 21: ...ameter No Further Reduction Permitted 76 Inches Oil Grade Number of Propellers Propeller Manufacturer Propeller Model Numbers 2 9 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS ZMSTRnMEMT RED LZME YELLOW ARC GREEN A...

Page 22: ...GRAVITY LIMITATIONS NORMAL CATEGORY WEIGHT 1920 Lbs 2400 Lbs FORWARD LIMITS 81 00 89 00 AFT LIMITS 92 50 92 50 UTILITY CATEGORY WEIGHT 1920 LBS 2050 Lbs FORWARD LIMITS 81 00 83 17 AFT LIMITS 85 32 85...

Page 23: ...ns with not more than 60 degrees of bank All acrobatic maneuvers including spins prohibited UTILITY CATEGORY Maneuver Recommended Entry Speed Chandelles Lazy Eights Steep Turns Stalls Except Whip Stal...

Page 24: ...allons 2 23 NOISE LEVEL The noise level of this airplane is 72 4 dB A No determination has been made by the Federal Aviation Administration that the noise level of this airplane should be acceptable o...

Page 25: ...VERING SPEED 112 KNOTS IAS NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINS APPROVED UTILITY CATEGORY DESIGN MANEUVERING SPEED V 112 KNOTS IAS REAR SEAR MUST NOT BE OCCUPIED ACROBATIC MANEUVERS ARB LIMITED TO T...

Page 26: ...n the Instrument Panel If Strobe Lights are Installed TURN OFF STROBE IN CLOUD FOG OR HAZE TAKI WITH STROBE OFF In Baggage Compartment 120 POUNDS MAKIMUM BAGGAGE FOR ADDITIONAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS SE...

Page 27: ...Adjacent to Canopy Lock IJNLOCK FLAG INDICATES UNLATCHED COPY On the Inside Canopy Rail t 112 KNOTS IAS MAX WITH CANOPY OPEN TO HERE NO FLIGHT WITH CANOPY OPEN BEYOND THIS POINT Under Rear Seat Base...

Page 28: ...f Fuel Tank Caps FUEL MIN 100 100 LL OCX 26 3 U S GAL TOTAL CAP 19 0 U S GAL TO TAB On the Fuel Selector Valve RIGHT FUEL 2S 5 U S GAL LEFT FUEL 25 5 U GAL BOTH OFF FUEL SELECTOR On Glare Shield NO SM...

Page 29: ...ncy Operations 3 1 3 5 Emergency Procedures Checklist 3 1 3 7 Amplified Emergency Procedures 3 4 3 9 Engine Failure 3 4 3 10 Air Start 3 6 3 11 Smoke and Fire 3 6 3 12 System Failures 3 7 3 13 Glide 3...

Page 30: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT 3 ii P0H A6AC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 31: ...ne Additionally adequate and recurrent training should be acquired 3 3 AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS Engine Failure After Takeoff 72 KIAS Maximum Glide Speed 72 KIAS Precautionary Landing Flaps U...

Page 32: ...F 4 Cabin Heat and Air OFF 5 Airspeed 115 KIAS If fire is not extinguished increase glide speed to attempt to blow the fire out 6 Forced Landing EXECUTE as described in Landing Without Engine Power b...

Page 33: ...is necessary to continue flight 5 Master Switch ON 6 Circuit Breakers CHECK for faulty circuit do not reset 7 Radio Electrical Switches ON one at a time with delay after each until short circuit is lo...

Page 34: ...articularly if the flight is in marginal conditions a static source must be supplied to the airspeed indicator and altimeter An alternate static air source is installed on your airplane Static air sou...

Page 35: ...length of the runway for takeoff If power is lost the airplane can be landed straight ahead on the runway remaining After the airplane is under control and the landing site has been selected the pilo...

Page 36: ...T If the engine fails because of fuel starvation and the propeller is still windmilling turning the Fuel Pump ON or switching fuel tanks may be the only action necessary to restart the engine If the p...

Page 37: ...r if the fire continues execute a precautionary landing as soon as possible Turn all Radios and Electric Switches OFF then turn the Master Switch back ON If the fire does not return turn ON only the e...

Page 38: ...tot heat located in the lower center portion of the instrument panel Electrical Power Supply Failure The first indication of an alternator failure is the illumination of the ALTNR alternator light loc...

Page 39: ...the best landing site available Factors to consider in selecting an off airport landing site include terrain obstacles and wind direction The threat of fire can be reduced by turning the Fuel Selector...

Page 40: ...flaps have been set turn the Master Switch OFF and Fuel Selector to OFF to reduce fire hazard Prior to touching down open the canopy to make the evacuation from the airplane easier Folded coats or cu...

Page 41: ...pection 4 9 4 11 Before Engine Starting 4 10 4 13 Engine Starting 4 10 4 15 Before Taxiing Taxiing 4 10 4 17 Engine Runup Before Takeoff 4 11 4 19 Takeoff 4 11 4 21 Climb 4 12 4 23 Cruise 4 12 4 25 De...

Page 42: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT P0H A6AC 1 4 ii ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 43: ...RMAL OPERATIONS Best Rate of Climb Sea Level Best angle of climb Sea Level Landing Approach Flaps Up Landing Approach Flaps Down Balked Landing Climb Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration 4 5 NORMAL P...

Page 44: ...rly inflated g Chocks Removed Left Cowling a Windshield Clean undamaged b I OAT Gauge Secure undamaged c Fuel Pump Overflow Drain Unobstructed d Fresh Air Vents Unobstructed e Air Cleaner Drain Unobst...

Page 45: ...secured b Sump Drain Fuel free of water and sediment drain secured c Tank Drain Fuel free of water and sediment drain secured d Fuel Proper color e Landing Gear Wheel Fairing and Tire Undamaged tire...

Page 46: ...rcuit Breakers Check b Flashlight Aboard c Required Charts Aboard ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS NIGHT PREFLIGHT Cabin a b c d e f 9 h Master Switch ON Instrument Lights CHECK Panel Lights ON Dome Light ON Naviga...

Page 47: ...ked 3 Avionics Master and Electrical Equipment OFF 4 Parking Brake SET 5 Controls Check for proper operation STARTING ENGINE Airplane Power 1 Master Alternator Switch ON 2 Avionics Master and Electric...

Page 48: ...heck 175 RPM maximum drop not over 50 RPM i difference between left and right magnetos 7 Carburetor Heat ON check for RPM drop then set to OFF 8 Throttle Set for 1000 RPM 9 Radios Transponder SET 10 E...

Page 49: ...d 90 KIAS at full throttle 2 Best Rate of Climb Speed 90 KIAS at sea level full throttle reduce A S 1 kt lOOO 3 Best Angle of Climb Speed 70 KIAS at seat level full throttle CRUISE 1 2 3 4 Auxiliary F...

Page 50: ...wly Airspeed Accelerate to 90 KIAS LANDING NORMAL LANDING 1 2 3 4 5 Approach Airspeed 70 KIAS Touch down on main gear CAUTION IF THE NOSE GEAR IS ALLOWED TO CONTACT THE RUNWAY PRIOR TO MAIN GEAR TOUCH...

Page 51: ...s and control surfaces must be free of snow and ice before flight The static ports and pitot tube must be free of foreign material otherwise the altimeter VSI and Airspeed Indicator will not function...

Page 52: ...he engine motor oil before starting is recommended 4 13 ENGINE STARTING With brakes propeller a start on priming th applied and preflight cockpit check complete make sure the ijrea is clear and engage...

Page 53: ...s not necessary Accelerate to 50 KIAS then apply light back pressure on the control wheel to rotate the nose wheel As speed increases slowly increase back pressure on the control wheel until airborne...

Page 54: ...evelop more power However use caution lean mixtures can cause higher than normal cylinder head temperatures During climbs on hot days the cylinder head and oil temperatures may rise abo e the normal i...

Page 55: ...m a stall apply full power and lower the nose Next push the Carburetor Heat Lever to the FULL COLD position and establish a 70 KIAS climb Note Whip stalls are prohibited in the AG SB 4 29 BEFORE LANDI...

Page 56: ...e airspeed slows allow the other main gear to contact the ground fallowed by the nose gear 4 33 BAIjKBD landings GO AROUNDS To make to the CO A 4 35 GROUND HANDLING AND TIB DOWN The AG 5 bar attai is...

Page 57: ...aragraph Page No No 5 1 General 5 1 5 3 Introduction to Performance and Flight Planning 5 1 5 5 Introduction to Tabulated Performance Charts 5 2 5 7 Flight Planning Example 5 2 5 9 Performance Graphs...

Page 58: ...REPORT S ii INTEKTIONALLY LEFT BLANK POH A6AC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 59: ...deterioration of the aircraft The performance however can be achieved by following the stated procedures in a properly maintained airplane The effects of conditions not considered on the charts must...

Page 60: ...ft OAT 23 C Headwind 11 kts Aircraft Weight 2400 lbs Assumed pre The field pressure altitude is 1200 2000 60 of the difference between the next lower altitude S L and the next higher altitude 2000 ft...

Page 61: ...3 Rear Seat Passengers 340 lbs 4 Baggage 22 lbs 5 Fuel 6 lb gal X 50 306 lbs 6 Fuel Used For Start Taxi 8 lbs 7 Takeoff Height 2400 lbs 8 Landing Height 2182 lbs a 7 g 1 2400 lbs 218 5 lbs Our takeoff...

Page 62: ...om sea level on a standard day need to be subtracted from the values determined for the climb to cruise altitude The resulting values are Fuel Time and Distance for the climb segment corrected for fie...

Page 63: ...m the cruise power setting from the Lycoming Manual The Cruise Time is found by dividing the cruise distance by the cruise speed The Cruise Fuel is found by multiplying the cruise fuel consumption by...

Page 64: ...ruise fuel When the Total Fuel Required in gallons is determined multiply the value by 6 lb gal to determine e Total Fuel Weight used for the flight The Total 1 Fuel calculations are as follows Total...

Page 65: ...ystem Calibration 5 11 5 5 Altimeter Calibration 5 12 5 6 Stall Speeds 5 13 5 7 Takeoff Distance 5 14 5 8 Climb Performance 5 15 5 9 Time Fuel and Distance to Climb 5 16 5 10 Cruise Performance 5 17 5...

Page 66: ...SECTION 5 PERFORMJ CE AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART DEGREES F Figure 5 1 Temperature Conversion REPORT POH AGAC 1 5 8 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 67: ...ON AG SB TXGBR SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE ISA CONVERSION CHART PRESSURE ALTITUDE Vs OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE 2BOOO 70 SO BO 40 SO 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 00 TEMPERATURE 0 Figure 5 2 ISA Conversion O...

Page 68: ...08SNIN0 COMPONENT CHART 10 KNOTS EXAMPLE WINDSPEED iju GLEBETWEEN WIND DIRECTION ANO FLIGHTPATH 20 HEADWIND COMPONENT 9 KNOTS CROSSWINO COMPONENT 33KNOTS FLIGIff REPORT POH AGAC l 5 10 S lar iTor S 10...

Page 69: ...CAS IAS CAS 50 SO SO 46 60 60 60 55 60 60 60 S6 70 70 70 65 70 71 70 66 80 81 80 75 80 81 80 76 90 91 90 85 SO 91 80 86 100 101 100 95 too 101 100 96 110 111 110 105 110 111 110 106 120 121 120 115 12...

Page 70: ...MPH 1 Applicable for til flap positlont 6 000FEET 2 Indicated tirtpeed and indicated altitude 4FEET anunn xtro Inttrumenterror TUALPRESSURE ALTITUDE 6 000 4 6004 FEET APPLICABLE FOR ALL FLAP POSITION...

Page 71: ...Rormal itall flaps 0degrees recovery it approximately350feet ANGLE OF BANK 30DEGREES 2 Stall speedsapply or both calibrated and STALLSPEED 60 KNOTS 69 MPHI indicated airspeeds FLAPS0 FLAPS45 KNOTS 100...

Page 72: ...ft ta assume paved level dry surface Increase distances shown per knot tailwind Decrease distances shown by 1 per knot PRESSURE GROUND ROLL DISTANCE ALTITUDE TOTAL DISTANCE TO 50 FEET FEET U e 0 CM 1...

Page 73: ...ed 84 KIAS Rate of climb 270 FPM Note Refer to Section 4 for additional leaning instructions PRESSURE ALTITUDE FEET KIAS RATE OF CLIMB 20 C 4 F 0 c 32 F 20 C 68 F 40 C 104 F S L 90 894 772 662 568 200...

Page 74: ...limb 8000 ft ISA 20C Sea Level 23 5 min 4 9 gal 37 0 N M Note Data Assume Zero Wind PRESSURE ALTITUDE ISA 20 C ISA ISA 20 C FEET TIME HIN FUEL GAL DIST N M TIME MIN FUEL GAL DIST N M TIME MIN FUEL GAL...

Page 75: ...2 126 11 3 128 65 9 4 115 9 5 117 9 6 119 55 7 9 105 7 9 107 8 0 108 2000 75 11 2 126 11 3 128 11 4 131 65 9 4 117 9 5 119 9 6 122 55 7 9 106 8 0 108 8 1 109 4000 75 11 2 128 11 4 130 11 4 132 65 9 5...

Page 76: ...f Range includes olimb and descent with a 45 inute reserve at selected cruise power PRESSUR ALTITUD FEET I HHP RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ISA 20 C ISA ISA 20 C S L 75 463 467 471 65 526 530 533 55 584 590 5...

Page 77: ...descent with a 45 minute reserve at selected cruise power PRESSURE ALTITUDE FEET BHP ENDURANCE HRS MIN ISA 20 C ISA ISA 20 C S L 75 3 44 3 42 3 40 65 4 34 4 31 4 28 55 5 33 5 31 5 28 2000 75 3 42 3 40...

Page 78: ...cted 2400 lbs 142 KIAS Example Cruise Altitude 6000 ft Destination Altitude S L Time to Descend 12 min Fuel to Descend 1 8 gal Dist to Descend 29 0 N M Data assume zero wind and may be used for ambien...

Page 79: ...000 ft OAT 20 c Airspeed 70 KIAS Rate of Climb 102 RPM Note Refer to section 4 for additional leaning procedures PRESSURE ALTITUDE FEET KIAS RATE OF CLIMB 20 C 4 F 0 C 32 F 20 C 68 F 40 C 104 F S L 70...

Page 80: ...ae paved level dry surface Increase distances shown by 3 5 per kngt tailwind decrease distances shown by 1 per knot headwind PRESSURE ALTITUDE FEET S L I 2000 i 4000 I 6000 8000 Note GROUND ROLL DISTA...

Page 81: ...ragraph Page Mo Mo 6 1 General 6 1 6 3 Airplane Weighing Procedure 6 1 6 5 Weight and Balance Record 6 4 6 7 Airplane Loading 6 4 6 9 Weight and Balance Determination for Flight 6 5 6 10 Equipment Lis...

Page 82: ...REPORT 6 ii IKTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK V 0H AGAC 1 ORZOIN L ISSUE...

Page 83: ...the Basic Empty Weight 6 Place scales under each landing gear Use aircraft scales with a minimum capacity of 1500 lbs for the nose wheel and 1000 Lbs for each main wheel 7 Level the airplane by letti...

Page 84: ...THE AIRPLANE nSEWAU STA nON so STATION MAIN GEAR STATION STATION loais SAMPLE AIRPLANE WEIGHING ITEM SCALE READING C GARM MOMENT 1000 LEFT GEAR 530 100 15 53 08 RIGHT GEAR 524 100 15 52 48 NOSE GEAR...

Page 85: ...ERIAL NUMBER 10102 REQISTATION NUMBER N592SM DATE DESCRIPTION OFTHE WEIGHT AND C G CHANGE WEIGHT AND C G CHANGE RUNNING BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT WEIGHT ARM MOMENT 1000 WEIGHT MOMENT 1000 12 92 AS DELIVERED...

Page 86: ...must be updated to reflect the changes 6 7 AIRPL E LOADING To place tbe airplane in the cargo configuration See Figure 6 3 1 Removs the rear seat cushions 2 Fold the rear seat bottom forward 3 Unlatph...

Page 87: ...Cargo to the Basic Empty Weight See Weight and Balance Record Figure 6 2 for Basic Empty Weight 2 Refer to Figure 6 5 Loading Graph to obtain the Moment 1000 for Each Occupant the Usable Fuel and the...

Page 88: ...igM and laStiaal Of unuttfaft gslocts 9 ToibIAlrc tftot Tako oftWatght SAMPLE AIRPLANE WEIGHT LBS 340 340 ARM IN saeo I2SM tSIM ite MOMENT LB IW 1000 ttS 2MI 3010 42 04 YOUR AIRPLANE WEIGHT LBS O ARM...

Page 89: ...R SEATPASSENGERS is Add weightof items to be carried to alrplane llcensed empty weight Add moment 1OCO of items to be carried to total airplane moment 1000 Use Center of Gravity Envelope to determine...

Page 90: ...E AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER CENTER OFGRAVITYE 4VEL0PE 2300 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 MOMENT 1000INCH POUNDS Figure 6 6 Center Of Gravity Envelope REPORT 6 8 P...

Page 91: ...pass instrument Cluster PItotSystem Heated PItot Recording Tactiometer Stall Wamlng Audlble GyroSystem with Vacuum System Turn Coordinator Indicator VerticalSpeed Indicator Alternator 24V 70A included...

Page 92: ...uded in the engine weight Engine Primer Fuel Selector Valve Fuel Tank Quick Drains 4 Suction Gauge Sfctnn Tffk l iMI i H l SlgmagEateRglriaB Omni BiBfipfeer Si ma kiR l43B OmntiRocoivef Sigiiia Tuk F...

Page 93: ...K1227AOFIndicator RflnftWPnng KFiWKtA rnnnfllng AltlmntPf fiendlxifKlngK1626A Pictorial Navigation Indicator Bendix KIng KG102A Directional Gyro Bendix KIngKN72 veR l eG Converter Avionics Cooling Fan...

Page 94: ...SECTION 6 WEIGHT 2 BALANCE REPORT 6 12 AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 0H AGAC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 95: ...d control 7 5 7 13 Flaps 7 5 7 15 Landing Gear System 7 5 7 17 Baggage Compartment 7 5 7 19 Seats Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness 7 6 7 21 Canopy 7 6 7 23 Control Locks 7 6 7 25 Engine 7 7 7 27 Propel...

Page 96: ...REPORT 7 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P0H A6AC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 97: ...a is provided by a sliding canopy which may be closed and latched or partially opened during flight Access to the baggage compartment located behind the rear seats is provided by a baggage door on the...

Page 98: ...or night VFR flight The Instrument Panel shown in Figure 7 l is designed to accommodate a wide range of communication and navigation equipment When the appropriate equipment is installed the airplane...

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Page 100: ...blockage the system pulling the alternate static source valve located side of the instrument panel OPEN may restore the system supplies static pressure from inside the cabin instead of al static port...

Page 101: ...are returned to the UP position 7 15 LANDING GEAR SYSTEM The main landing gear struts are made of laminated fiberglass The nose gear is free castering to approximately 90 degrees on either side of ce...

Page 102: ...RICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER and exit from the airplane is accomplished by releasing the ch and sliding the canopy aft The canopy is actuated by nd internal handles The external hand...

Page 103: ...vers pivot aft Carburetor heat should be full forward for ground operation except when making ground checks because the heated air is not filtered Engine Instruments Engine operation is monitored with...

Page 104: ...lip a hose over the ind of the valve and push upward on the valve until it snaps into the open position Spring clips will hold the valve open After draining snap the valve into the extended closed pos...

Page 105: ...through heat riser assemblies to a muffler and exhaust pipe The muffler is constructed with a shroud around the outside which forms a heating chamber for cabin and carburetor heat Carburetor And Primi...

Page 106: ...llons usable two sump tanks independent fuel gauges and a fuel selector valve The flush mounted fuel tank vents are located in the bottom of the outboard wing panels A mechanical fuel pump mounted on...

Page 107: ...SWITCH O czirzi TO ENGINE ENGINE PRIMER FUEL TANK SELECTOR FUEL QUANTITY GAUGES lef right FUEL TANK CAP FUEL TANK CAP FUEL TANK eft FUEL TANK FUEL STRAINER SUMP TANK VENT 7 FLUSHI RIGHT FUEL FUEL TANK...

Page 108: ...e engine gauge cluster itidicates alternator output in percent of load A reading of 1 0 on the load meter would mean the alternator output was 100 capacity or 70 amps while a reading of 5 would mean t...

Page 109: ...ERICAN GBNERlOi AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION B gTAtfnn MAjTffI PUtb OAWGtl RJ CM A raSNTNOc fAMlLMOMT Figure 7 3 Electrical System ORIGINAL ISSUE REPORT P0H A6AC 1 7...

Page 110: ...triment panel It is energized directly from the battery and will operate regardless of the master switch position The fuse for this light is located on the battery box inside the engine compartment In...

Page 111: ...rd of the rear arm rests They are operated by a twisting motion and air may be directed by positioning the vent to the desired direction For maximum ventilation the canopy may be partially opened in f...

Page 112: ...8BCTIOH 7 SYSTEMS DliSCRIPTION AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAPT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT 7 16 POH AGAC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 113: ...h Page No No 8 1 General 8 1 8 3 Airplane Inspection Periods 8 1 8 5 Preventive Maintenance Conducted By Pilots 8 2 8 7 Alterations or Repairs 8 2 8 9 Ground Handling 8 2 8 11 Servicing 8 3 8 13 Clean...

Page 114: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT 8 ii 0H AGAC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 115: ...ncerning Inspections and repairs which AGAC considers mandatory Service Letters while not mandatory contain Information and Instructions which AGAC recommends should be accomplished All correspondence...

Page 116: ...lane must be accomplished only by licensed It is best to always park the airplane into the wind The parking brake should noU be set during cold weather when accximulated moisture may freeze the brakes...

Page 117: ...on drain engine oil sump and oil cooler Clean the oil suction strainer Refill sump with straight mineral oil and use until a total of 50 hours have accumulated then change to a dispersant type oil Dra...

Page 118: ...use of wax in areas subject to high abrasion such as wing leading edges tail surfaces propeller spinner and blades is recommended It is rec If large with clea soft do residue w the surfab ommended tha...

Page 119: ...and reduces the possibility of corrosion forming inside the cylinders WARNING CHECK THAT THE MASTER IGNITION SWITCHES ARE OFF THE THROTTLE IS CLOSED THE MIXTURE CONTROL IS IN THE IDLE CUT OFF POSITION...

Page 120: ...SECTION 8 HANDLING REPORT 8 6 8BRV MAINT AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK POH AGAC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 121: ...SECTION9 SUPPLEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph Page Ko No 9 1 General 9 1 NOVEMBER 1 1991 REPORT POH RGAC 1 REVISION ORIGINAL ISSUE 9 i...

Page 122: ...REPORT 9 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P0H A6AC 1 ORIGINAL ISSUE...

Page 123: ...n of the airplane when it is equipped with one or more of the various optional systems and equipment not approved with the standard airplane All of the supplements provided in this section are FAA App...

Page 124: ...SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS AMERICAN GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORPORATION AG SB TIGER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT f 9 2 OH AGAC 1 ORIGINIO ISSUE...

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