Gulfstream Aerospace AA-58 TIGER 1977 Pilot Operating Handbook Download

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Page 1: ...SPACE CORPORATION SAVANNAH GEORGIA U S A Issued September 30 1976 Revision 4 Revised May 12 1983 0 Copyrishl 1979 All ri J1h rNntd induding lht rig Ill to rqm lun 1hi puhlicalion No parl m y t e rtprn ducffi lured m iny rc lntnl y ttm or lnn mllh d many parlor funn or hy any me an r clronic pholocopyin11 microfilm microfid1e nu chan1cal or olhrrwL il without prior wn41tn t ffiU Hln of C ul slrcam ...

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Page 4: ...er at 8500 Ft 139 KNOTS Cruise 65 Power at 8500 Ft 128 KNOTS CRUISE Recommended Lean Mixture with fuel allowance for engine start taxi takeoff climb and 45 minutes reserve at 45 power 75 Power at 8500 Ft Range 554 NM 51 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 4 HRS 5 11 N 75 Power at 8500 Ft Range 373 NM 37 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 3 HRS 2 lllN RATEOFCLIMBATSEALEVEL B50FPM SEHVICE CEILING 13 800 FT TAKEOFF PERFO...

Page 5: ...to a GU LFSTA AM AMERICAN DEALER upon which examination by GULFSTREAM AMERICAN shall disclose to its reasonable satisfaction to lwve been thus defective This war ranty shall not in any way apply to or cover any products which are in GULF STREAM AMERICAN s opinion damaged as a result of being in any manner altered or repaired outside of the factory of GULFSTREAM AMERICAN or that shall have been sub...

Page 6: ...General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols Meteorological Terminology Engine Power Terminology Airplane Performance anrl Flight Planning Terminology Weight and Balance Terminology Issued September 30 1976 SECTION 1 GENERAL Page 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 8 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 10 1 10 1 11 1 11 1 1 SECTION 1 GENERAL 9 NOTES 1 1 2 Wheel base length 5 4 Minimum turning radius 19 11 3 Pivot poi...

Page 7: ...odel Number 1A170 FFA 7563 1A170 KFA 7563 or 1A 170EIKFA 7563 Diameter 75 inches Type Fixed pitch Revised May 12 1983 1 3 0 1CJfl3 Gulfslwarn Aerospace Corpor il1on SECTION 1 GENERAL GULFSTREAM AME 11CAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER FUEL CAUTION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FUEL OF A LOWER OC TANE RATING THAN THAT SPECI FIED BELOW OR AUTOMOTIVE FUEL REGARDLESS OF OCTANE BE USED I Grade and color 100 Minimum...

Page 8: ...Company Figure 1 2 Lubricants Page 1 of 3 Issued September 30 1976 1 5 SECTION 1 GENERAL TRADE NAME MIL G 25760 GREASE Note 1 Aeroshell Grease 16 Braycote 6605 Royea 60R Supermil ASU No 06752 TG 4971 Grease MIL G 7711 GREASE Note 1 Aeroshell No 6 Regal AFB 2 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 58 TIGER MANUFACTURER Shell Oil Company Bray Oil Company Royal Lubricants Company American Oil Company Texaco In...

Page 9: ...AE 50 SAE 40 SAE 30 SAE 20 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN I MODEL AA 5B Tl GER Ashless Dispersant SAE 40 or SAE 50 SAE 40 SAE 40 or SAE 30 SAE 30 Refer to latest revision of Lycoming Service Instruction No 1014 for further information Oil Capacity Sump 8 U S Quarts 6 66 Imperial Quarts 7 57 Liters Minimum Safe Quantity in Sump 2 U S Quarts 1 67 Imperial Quarts I1 B9 liters It is recommended that lubricating ...

Page 10: ...GER Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which application of full available control will not overstress the airplane Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible at which wing flaps can be extended Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air then only with caution Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceede...

Page 11: ... the number of digits Center of Gravity is the point at which an airplane would ba anee if suspended Its distance from the reference datum is found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of the Jirplane Center of Gravity Arm is the arm obtained by adding the airplane s individual moment and dividing the sum by the total weight Issued September 30 1976 1 11 SECTION 1 GENERAL e g limits St...

Page 12: ...ntroduction 2 3 Airspeed Limitations 2 4 Airspeed Indicator Markings 2 4 Power Plant Limitations 2 5 Power Plant Instrument Markings 2 5 Weight Limits 2 6 Center of Gravity Limits 2 6 Maneuver Limits 2 7 Flight Load Factor Limits 2 8 Fuel Limitations 2 8 Placards 2 9 Issued September 30 1976 2 1 12 2 blank ...

Page 13: ...ions and their operational significance are shown in Figure 2 1 KCAS KIAS SPEED MPH MPH REMARKS CASI IASI VNE Never Exceed Sreed 174 172 Do not exceed this speed 2001 1981 in any operation VNO Maximum Structural Cruising 143 142 Do not exceed this speed Speed 1651 1641 except 1n smooth air and then only with caution VA Maneuvering Sreed 113 112 Do not make full or abrupt 1301 1129 control movement...

Page 14: ...ace Corporalion RED LINE MAXIMUM LIMIT 2700 RPM 245 F 118 C B PSI 00 PSI SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS WEIGHT LIMITS NORMAL CATEGORY Maximum Takeoff Weight 2400 lbs Maximum Landing Weight 2400 lbs GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE MODEL AA 58 TIGER Weight in Baggage Compartment Normal Category 120 pounds maximum c llow able if C G is within center of gravity envelope Figure 6 5 Refer to Section 6 for cargo loading ins...

Page 15: ...MPH 113 KCAS 1130 MPH Slow Deceleration Abrupt use of the controls is prohibited above 113 KCAS 130 MPH Revised July 15 1978 2 7 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS GULFSTREAM AMER 1 CAN MODEL AA 56 TIGER The important thiny to remember in flight maneuvers is that the airplane is dean in aerodynamic design and will build up speed quickly with the nose down Since proper speed control is essential for execution o...

Page 16: ...3 KNOfS LAZY EIGHTS ___ ___ l13KNOTS STEEP TURNS ___ __ ______ 113 KNOTS STALLS EXCEPT WHIP STALLS _______ SLOW DECELERATION SPINS PROHIBITED MAXIMUM ALTITUDE LOSS IN STALL ___ _ ____ 350 FEE DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND VELOCITY __ _______ 16 KNOr THIS AIRPLANE NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS THIS AIRPLANE IS CERTIFIED FOR THE FOLLOW l G OPERATIONS1 IFR VFR DAY N GHT WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED ...

Page 17: ... MAX WITH CANOf Y OP N TO HCRE t NO rllrJllT WITH CANOPY OPEN Rf YONO THIS POIN_T 11 l11terior of 1 i11opy adjacent to lock PU H TO UNLOCK Revised DP CP mlier 15 1977 2 11 I I I I I I SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 12 On wing outer ribs 1f strobe lights are 1nstallcdl WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE WAIT ti MINUTES AFTER SHUTTING OFF BEFORE STARTING ANY WORK ON THIS UNIT CAUTION rH1s UNIT PULARI l y SENSITIVE WHITE O...

Page 18: ... Malfunctions Ammeter Shows Discharge ssued September 30 1976 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 8 3 8 3 8 38 3 1 SECTION 3 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODELAA5B TIGER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Page AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES Engine Failures 3 9 Forced Landings 3 10 Ground Fires 3 10 In Flight Engine Fires 3 11 In Flight Electrical Fires 3 11 Emergency Operation in Clouds 3 12 Vacuum System Failure 3 12 Execu...

Page 19: ...75 to 86 MPH 121 Mixture IDLE CUT OFF 3 Fuel Selector Valve OFF 4 Ignition Switch OFF 5 Master Switch OFF Issued September 30 1976 SECTION 3 GULFSTREAM AME RICAN MODEL AA SB TIGER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Engine Failure During Flight Ill Arr peed 72 KIAS 183 MPH 2 Carburetor Heat ON 13 Fuel Selector Valve SWITCH TANKS 141 Mixture RICH 5 Master Switch ON 6 Auxiliary Fuel Pump ON 7 Throttle OPEN 1 4 inc...

Page 20: ...Evacuate passengers 5 Engine SECURE a Mixture IDLE CUTOFF Revised July 15 1978 3 5 SECTION 3 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 58 Tl GER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES b Master Switch 0 FF c Ignition Switch OFF d Fuel Selector Valve OFF 6 Fire EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher seat cushion wool blanket or dirt Engine Fire in Flight 1 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF 2 Fuel Selector Valve OFF 131 Master Switch OFF 4 Cabin He...

Page 21: ...r extremely rapid icing conditions select a suitable ernergency landing s te Issued September 30 1976 SECTION 3 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WARNING WITH AN ICE ACCUMULATION ON OR NEAR THE WING LEADING EDGES A HIGHER STALLING SPEED MAY BE EXPECTED PLAN ALL MANEUVERS ACCORDINGLY Bl Airspeed If possible increase airspeed and fly at a higher than normal cruise speed unti...

Page 22: ...possible Once the proper gliding speed has been established and a glide toward a suitable landing site entered an effort should be made to determine the cause of the engine fai ure If there is sufficient time an engine restart should be attempted per the check ist Either lack of time for a restart or failure of the engine to start will necessitate a forced landing Obviously a thorough knowledge of...

Page 23: ... 3 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If fire is in cockpit 1 Master Switch OFF 2 All Other Switches except ignition switch OFF 3 Vents Cabin Air Heat CLOSED 4 Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE if available If fire appears to be out and electrical power is necessary to continue flight J Master Switch ON 6 Circuit Breakers CHECK for faulty circuit do not reset 7 Radio Electrical Sw...

Page 24: ...ower to disturb the trimmed glide BJ Upon breaking out of clouds resume normal cruising flight Revised July 15 1978 3 13 SECTION 3 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS Carburetor ce ay be encountered at any time Normally the first indicatio i of carburetor ice Jn the AA 58 is a slight drop in engine RPM which be d b 1 may accompan1e Y s 1ght engine ...

Page 25: ...cations At a rspeeds above 87 KIAS 1100 MPH subtract 6 KIAS 7 MPH from indicated airspeed and 80 feet from indicated altitude 3 The canopy must be kept closed since opening it could introduce large errors in airspeed and altitude indications Issued September 30 1976 3 15 SECTION 3 GULFSTREAM AMER CAN MODEL AA 58 Tl GER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SPINS e A 58 is 1 nNoTt certificated for spins in either t...

Page 26: ... rndio turn and bank indicator etc visually check the related circuit protector and replac or reset as required If the alterr1ator field circuit breaker opens pops out wait 15 st conds then attempt to reset it by pushing the circuit breaker back into position If the field circuit breaker will not reset turn oft the alternator switch and land for electrical system inspection Overvoltage Protection ...

Page 27: ...ensation may be encountered Turn cabin heat on and defroster vent full open to clear the wind shield of moisture If obscuration persists open the canopy and proceed to the nearest airport A safe landing may be accomplished by using a forward slip to a landing while looking through the opening in the canopy Issued September 30 1976 3 19 13 20 blank ...

Page 28: ...49 4 10 4 10 4 10 4 10 4 1 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Cruise Descent Before Landing Balked Landing Landing Normal Landing Obstacle Clearance Landing After Landing Shut Down Securing Airplane GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER Page 4 10 4 11 4 11 4 11 4 11 4 11 4 12 4 12 4 13 AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES Starting Engine Taxiing Warm Up and Ground Check Takeoff Power Check No...

Page 29: ...Rate of Climb Sea Level Best Rate of C imb 10 000 Feet Best ng e of Climb Sea Level Best Angle of Climb 10 000 Feet Landing Approach Normal Approach Flaps UP Normal Approach Flaps ON Short Field Approach Flaps DN Balked Landing During Transition to Maximum Power Full Flaps Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed 2400 Lbs 2050 Lbs KIAS MPH 90 104 65 75 90 104 90 104 79 90 70 81 72 83 72...

Page 30: ...AN MODEL AA 5B TIGER NORMAL PROCEDURES 7 Cowling Open secured 8 Baffles Secure undamaged 9 Cowling Closed latches secured Hush with surface NOTE If engine cowl is opened ensure that its support tube is secured in th retainer clip prior to closing the cowl Ensure that cowl latches are secure flush with surface 6 Nose 1 Propeller and Spinner Secure undamaged 2 Cowling Secure undamaged 3 Landing Ligh...

Page 31: ...ap Light and Dome Light ON 4 Navigrition Lights ON 5 Flashing Beacon ON 161 Strobe lights ON 171 Pitot Heat ON 181 Landing Light ON Revised December 15 1977 4 7 I I SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 2 Left Wing Tip 1 Navigation Light Illuminated 121 Strobe Light Flashing WARNING GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 56 TIGER DO NOT TOUCH PITOT TUBE DIRECTLY IT CAN BE HOT ENOUGH TO BURN SKIN 131 Pitot Tube Check ...

Page 32: ... elevation 15 Throttle Friction Lock ADJUSTED 16 Auxiliary Fuel Pump ON check for pressure change then set to OFF 17 Flight Instruments SET clock directional gyro altimeter radios 18 Lights ON as required 19 PJrking Brake OFF 20 Turn Transponder ON Jfter takeoff Revised December 15 1977 4 9 I SECTION 4 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 58 TIGER NORMAL PROCEDURES TAKEOFF Normal Takeoff 1 Fleps UP 2 CJrb...

Page 33: ... Touch down on main gear Revised December 15 1977 4 11 I SECTION 4 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA5B TIGER NORMAL PROCEDURES CAUTION IF THE NOSE GEAR IS ALLOWED TO CONTACT THE RUNWAY PRIOR TO MAIN GEAR TOUCHDOWN A PORPOISE MANEUVER MAY OC CUR SHOULD THE AIRPLANE BE GIN PORPOISING RECOVER AS FOLLOWS A APPLY FULL POWER B MAINTAIN STEADY ELEVA TOR BACK PRESSURE FOR A NORMAL CLIMB C ESTABLISH A NORMAL CL...

Page 34: ...e the starter It the enr1ine fails to start on the first attempt a second attempt should be made without priming If the day is hot and the second attempt fails it is possible the engine is over primed Pt1ll the mixture control to full lean throttle full open and turn the engine with the starter When the engine starts pu h tht mixture control to ful rich and reduce throttle If the day is cold it is...

Page 35: ... This technique is important under hot weather conditions which may cause a rich 1nixture that could hinder engine resronse if tile throttle is applied too rapidly Full throttle runups over loose gravel are especially harmful to propeller tips When takeoffs must l Je n1arle over a grave surfuce it is very important that the throttle be advanced slowly This allows the Jirplane to start rolling befo...

Page 36: ...The airplane is accelerated to a speed slightly higher than normaf then flown off abruptly to prevent possible settling back to the runway while drifting When clear of the ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to cor ect for drift Issued September 30 1976 4 17 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA5B TIGER CLIMB A normal climb speed of 90 KIAS 104 MPH is recommended once a...

Page 37: ...on 5 Issuer September 30 1976 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES GULFSTREAM AMERICAN fV ODEL AA 58 TIGER LANDING Normal Landing Trirn the airplane to an approa ch speed between 65 KIAS 75 MPH and 70 KIAS 80 MPH depending on weight and wind conditions Normal approach speed is 65 KIAS 75 MPH Maximurn flap extension speed is 103 KJAS 119 MPH Any flap setting may be used for landings As a general rule it is ...

Page 38: ... slip lt is recommended however that slips be practiced lit a safe altitude until the pilot is familiar with the AA 58 The recommended slip speeds are 65 KIAS 75 MPH to 75 K1AS 86 iJIPH depend ing on load pilot proficiency and local conditions Pilots should make themselves familiar with the airplane at a variety of slip speeds lssur d September 30 1976 4 21 I SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES GULFSTREAM...

Page 39: ...RES GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER CAUTION PUMPING THE TllHOTTLE MAY CAUSE RAW FUEL TO ACCUMU LATE IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCT CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN TllE EVENT OF A BACKFIRE IF THIS OCCURS MAINTAIN A CHANKING ACTION TO SUCK THE FLAMES IN TO HIE ENGINE AN OUTSIDE AT TENDANT WITH A FIRE EXTIN GUISHER IS ADVISED FOil COLD STARTS WITHOUT PREllEAT During cold weather operations no indicatini1 wil...

Page 40: ...0 feet above the surface 2 During climb out or descent to an airport attempt to plan the maneuver n th it prolonged flight at low altitude can be minimized NOTE The above recommended procedures do not apply where they would conflict with Air Traffic Control clearances or instructions or where in the pilot s judgment an altitude of less than 2000 feet is necessary for hirn to adequately exercise hi...

Page 41: ... 5 4 Altimeter Correction Alternate System 5 13 Figure 5 5 Stall Speeds 5 14 Figure 5 6 Crosswind Component Chart 5 15 Figure5 7 Takeoff Distance 5 16 Figure 5 8 Rate of Clirnb 5 17 Figure 5 9 Time Fuel and Oistar1ce to C irnb 5 18 Fi 1ure 5 10 Cruise Performance 5 19 f igurr 5 11 Cruise Speeds 5 22 Fivure 5 12 Ran ie Profile 37 Gallons Fuel 5 23 Fiqure 5 13 Ran e Profile 51 Gallons Fuel 5 24 F iq...

Page 42: ...roblem involving typical use of the perfon iance data in this section is presented to illustrcite usage of the tables and graphs SAMPLE PROBLEM A sample flight plan has been outlined below to show the use of the perforniance data presented in this section CONDITIONS Origin Norfolk Nebrasko OFK Outside ir Temperature Field Elevation AllirnP tcr Settinq Wi11d Runway 13 en ith Initial Weight lssur d ...

Page 43: ...oll zero wind feet Dccreasr in rJrounrt roll 1083 x 8 Corrected ground roll Total distance to clear n 50 foot obstacle zero wind Decrease in tot ll distanr P 1926 x 8 Corrected totlll d1staricP to cl lr a 50 foot obstacle The distance is well within L11c tilkeoff dist lnce available of 5800 Feet Issued Septi rnher 30 1976 1083 87 996 1926 154 1772 5 5 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE TIME FUEL AND DISTANCE T...

Page 44: ...mber 30 1976 5 7 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Time Fuel Distance Time Item HRS MIN Start Runup Taxi and Take off 0 00 Acceleration Climb 12 Cruise 2 23 Total 2 35 Total flight time 2 hours 35 minutes Fuel GAL 1 3 2 5 23 4 27 2 GULFSTREAM AM ER ICAN MODEL AA 58 TIGER Distance N M 0 19 359 378 Block speed 378 NM 2 hours 35 minutes 146 knots The estimated weight is determined by subtracting the fuel require...

Page 45: ...ALIBRATION 1 Indicated airspeed assumes zero instrument error 2 Corrections are not affected by flap position KNOTS MILES PER HOUR NORMAL ALTERNATE NORMAL ALTERNATE STATIC STATIC STATIC STATIC SYSTEM SYSTEM SYST_ M SYSTEM IAS CAS IAS CAS IAS CAS IAS CAS 50 50 50 46 60 60 60 55 60 60 60 56 70 70 70 65 70 71 70 66 80 B1 BO 75 BO B1 80 76 90 91 90 B5 90 91 90 86 100 101 100 95 100 101 100 96 110 111 ...

Page 46: ...TITUDE 6 000 FEET ALTIMETER CORRECTION 4 FEET 2 Indicated airspeed and indicated attitude assume zero instrument error ACTUAL PRESSURE ALTITUDE 6 000 4 6004 FEET 5 APPLICABLE FOR ALL FLAP POSITIONS I I I t til 40 110 120 w 0 RESSURE ALTITI DE IN FEET 30 0 w c 20 c o J 0 c z 01 w 0 1 f T r I I _ t I I I 50 60 70 ao 00 100 110 120 130 140 1 o 160 r T I 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180...

Page 47: ...130 S L 5 000 10 000 140 KNOTS 10 so oo 100 110 120 130 140 eo MPH INDICATED AIRSPEED IAS Figure 5 4 Altimeter Correction Alternate System STALL SPEEDS POWER IDLE 2200LBS 0 DEGREES 30 DEGREES 60 KNOTS 69 MPH NOTES 1 The maximum altitude lost in a normal stall recovery i5 approximately 350 feet 2 Stall speeds apply for both calibrated and indicated airspeeds KNOTS MPH 120 l L 1 lr t 00 0 I 0 FLAPS ...

Page 48: ...stance value is shaded climb rerformance after lift off based on the engine operating at takeoff power at takeoff speed is Jess than 150 feet per minute 3 If takeoff power is set without brakes applied then distances apply from point where full power is attained TAKEOFF _ O C 10 C 20 C 30 C 40 C I SPEED l32 F l50 F l68 F l86 FI I104 F I i KIAS IMPHI 1 13 t 0 w z a z a z a z a z er CLEAR w I I I I ...

Page 49: ... L 88 101 1272 1088 938 815 2000 86 99 1119 946 807 693 4000 84 97 965 805 676 571 6000 82 94 811 663 545 449 8000 79 91 657 522 414 328 10000 77 89 503 380 283 206 2000 S L 86 99 1447 1250 1091 961 2000 84 97 1283 1100 953 833 4000 82 94 1119 950 814 704 6000 80 92 955 800 676 576 8000 77 89 791 649 537 448 10000 75 86 627 499 399 320 Figure 5 8 Rate of Climb Revised July 15 1978 I SECTION 5 PERF...

Page 50: ... 7 8 46 104 119 7 6 Figure 5 10 Cruise Performance Sheet 1of3 Revised July 15 1978 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER CRUISE PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS Recommended lean mixture weight 2400 pounds NOTE Shaded area represents operation with full throttle PRESSURE ALTITUDE 6000 FEET 20 BELOW STD TEMP STANDARD TEMP 20 ABOVE STD TEMP RPM 17 C ll FI 3 C l38 FI 23 C l74 FI TAS TAS FU...

Page 51: ...8 5 52 115 133 8 2 50 114 131 B O 2300 50 110 126 B 0 47 107 123 7 7 47 106 122 7 6 2200 45 102 117 7 5 45 1oi 117 7 4 45 101 116 7 4 PRESSURE ALTITUDE 12 000 FEET 29 C l 20 F l C l16 FI 11 C l5Z FI F T 67 132 152 9 8 64 132 152 9 6 92 132 152 9 4 2GOO 65 131 151 9 7 61 129 149 9 3 58 128 147 8 9 I 2500 59 124 142 9 0 56 123 141 B 7 53 119 136 8 3 2400 54 117 135 8 4 50 113 130 B O 49 111 128 7 9 ...

Page 52: ...9 t I 365 370 375 380 385 390 395 360 400 RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ZERO WINO Figure 5 12 Range Profil 37 Gallons Fuel EXAMPLE RANGE PROFILE 51 GALLONS FUEL ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS WEIGHT 2400 LB AT NOTE PRESSURE ALT 8500 FT POWER SETTING 67 MCP START FUEL AV GAS FUEL DENSITY 6 0 LB GAL RANGE 569 NM 14000 1200 655 SMl FUEL LOADING 51 U S GAL MlXTURE AECOMMENOEO LEANING SCHEDULE POWER SETTING CRUISE TRUE ...

Page 53: ...PROFILE 51 GALLONS FUEL ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS NOTES PRESSURE AlT 8500 FT POWER SETTING 67 MCP ENDURANCE 4 HR WEIGHT 2400 LB AT START FUEL AV GAS FUEL DENSITY 6 0 LB GAL FUEL LOADING 51 U S GAL MIXTURE RECOMMENDED 1 Endurance includes start taxi and climb with 45 minutes reserve at 45 MCP 2 Cruise speeds are shown for airplane 14000 12000 w u 2 10000 w Cl 0 8000 J 6000 w 0 0 4000 w c 2000 0 23 MIN ...

Page 54: ...214 457 1251 470 1288 483 1326 Figure 5 16 Short Field Landing Distance Issued September 30 1976 527 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA5B TIGER NORMAL LANDING DISTANCE ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS Power Off Flaps Down Runway Hard surface level dry Braking Maximum NOTES 1 Decrease distance 3 for each 5 knots headwind 2 For operations with tailwinds up to 10 knots increase distances by 9 fo...

Page 55: ...EQUIPMENT LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction 6 3 Airplane Weighing Procedures 6 3 Preparation 6 3 Leveling the Airplane 6 3 Weighing the Airplane 6 3 Measuring Arm 6 4 Computing Center of Gravity 6 6 Weight and Balance 6 6 C ngo I_ oading 6 10 Equipment List 6 15 Issued ep ember 30 1976 6 1 62 blonk ...

Page 56: ... 1 inch thick wooden block between each wheel and the scale 2 Place carpenter s levels on canopy track as shown in Figure 6 1 3 Level airplane both laterally and longitudinally by deflating one or two tires until the bubbles in the levels center WEIGHING THE AIRPLANE 1 Rernove the levels and close canopy 2 With airplane level and brakes released record the weight shown on each scale as shown in Fi...

Page 57: ... calculate the airplane net weight W per Figure 6 2 2 Using the weights and rneasurements previously recorded calculate the C G Arm according to the formula in Figure 6 2 3 Enter the airplane net wi iyht W and C G Arm obtained in Steps 1 and 2 in the Airplane Basic Empty Weight Form at the bottom of Figure 6 2 4 Obtain moment by multiplying weight times C G Arm and dividing by 1000 Enter moment in...

Page 58: ... is negligible MOMENT LB IN 1000 112 83 48 29 01 30 80 42 84 3 93 219 89 SECTION 6 WEIGHT BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST YOUR Al RPLANE WEIGHT ARM MOMENT LBS UN l 10001 32 0 94 8 90 6 126 0 151 0 116 4 includes 74 pounds of optional equipment Maximum allowable is 120 pounds if C G is within Center of Gravity Envelope Refer to Cargo Loading and Weight and Balance Section for cargo oading in structions Figu...

Page 59: ...olded down in the cargo configuration no passengers are allowed in the cargo area Place plywood or other suitable material under all high density cargoes to distr ibute the loads and prevent damage to the floors or supporting structures Figure 6 7 shows alternate seating or cargo arrangements and provides the mo ment arms to various loading points within the airplane Figure 6 8 shows cargo belt ar...

Page 60: ...6 6 Rear Seat Stowage Issued September 30 1976 6 11 SECTION 6 WEIGHT BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST GULFSTREAM AMERICAN 1 MODEL AA 58 TIGER SEATING CARGO ARRANGEMENTS 90 6 126 0 151 0 6 12 PILOT CO Pl LOT REAR PASSENGERS BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT PILOT Co f I LOT 90 6 151 0 Arms measure to cemer of area i hown Figure 6 7 Seating Cargo Arrangements Issued September 30 1976 ...

Page 61: ...ION Figure 6 8 Cargo Belt Arrangement Issued September 30 1976 6 13 SECTION 6 WEIGHT BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST DIMENSIONS IN INCHES GULFSTREAM AMER CAN MODEL AA 58 Tl GE A 9 I CANOPY IN OPEN t f _ _ J 2_ Po s1T t0Nlj__I l CANOPY OPENING 34 lNCHES BAGGAGE DOOR OPENING 14 X 24 X 12 INCHES BAGGAGE DOOR Figure 6 9 Internal Cabin Dimensions 12 r 25 Issued September 30 1976 6 14 ...

Page 62: ...6 WEIGHT BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER GULFSTREA 1 AMERICAN AA SB TIGER EQUIPMENT LIST STATUS OF EQUIPMENT X Installed in Airplane 0 Not Installed in Airplane MODEL AA 5B SERIAL NO REG NO DATE STATUS ITEM WEIGHT ARM 6 16 STANDARD EQUIPMENT Powerplant Lycoming 0 360 A4K Alternator 14V 60A Mechanical Fuel Pump Quick Drain Oil Valve Engine Primer Muffler Oil Cooler Elec...

Page 63: ...Seats 25 90 126 80 Wheel Fairing Nose Gear 4 30 35 01 Head Rests Rear 1 00 136 88 Ou1side Step L H 2 52 127 68 Airspeed Indicator 50 68 50 Outside Step Both L H and A H 5 05 127 68 or True Airspeed Indicator 50 68 50 Alternate Static Source 22 68 50 Altimeter Std 1 12 68 00 Vertical Speed Indicator 50 68 25 Instrument Cluster 48 69 25 Dual Controls 7 50 60 81 Recording Tachometer 62 69 00 Landing ...

Page 64: ...iver 10 33 65_02 KX 175 Kl 21 lC Nav Com Transceiver 10 53 65 07 KT 78 Transponder 3 21 65 24 KR 85 Kl 225 ADF Receiver 7 89 83 65 KMA 20 Marker Beacon Receiver 2 38 68 27 KT 76 Transponder 3 21 65 24 Kl 203 208 Vor Indicator 2 60 67 30 I Kl 204 209 Vor Glideslope Indicator 2_90 67 30 Collins VHF 251 4 40 62 32 VI R 351 IND 350NHF 251 9 02 63 02 VH F 251 VI R 351 1 ND 351 G LS 350 11 46 61 37 RC R...

Page 65: ...7 8 7 8 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 10 7 10 7 11 7 12 7 12 7 12 7 12 7 13 7 13 7 13 1 SECTION 7 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER Al RP LANE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Page Electrical System 7 15 Master Switch 7 15 Ground Service Plug Receptacle 7 17 Lighting Systems 7 17 Exterior Lighting 7 17 Interior Lighting 7 18 Cabin Dome Light 7 18 Instrument Panel Lights 7 18 Map Light 7 18 Cab...

Page 66: ...airplane The integral fuel tanks are located on the inboard ends of the wings to provide a centralized source of fuel to the engine The AA 58 empennage consists of a conventional vertical stabilizer rudder and a horizontal stabilizer incorporating a conventional elevator with an anti servo tab Both horizontal and vertical stabilizers are of conventional rib stiff ned structure with the ribs bonded...

Page 67: ...ing Application of left brake causes the airplane to turn left and right brake causes a right turn Due to the fact that tr1e nose wheel swivels approximately 90 either side of center the AA 58 is capable of turning in a very tight radius less than 20 feet During ground handling the airplane should be pushed and controlled by use of the tow bar provided with the airplane CAUTION USING THE PROPELLER...

Page 68: ...may be hooked to any of the exposed lap belt attach1nent points as shown in the cargo belt diagram in Section 6 CANOPY Entry into and exit from the airplane is accomplished by releasing the canopy latch and sliding the canopy aft The canopy latch is actuated by an external handle on the front center of the canopy and an internal handle located Inside the canopy iH its front center The external han...

Page 69: ... operating range green arc which is 75 F 24 C to 245 F 118 Maximum allowable red line is245 F 118 CI Issued September 30 1976 7 9 SECTION 7 Al RP LANE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS GULFSTREAM AMERIU N MODEL AA 5B TIGER The engine driven mechanical tachometer is located near the lower center portion of the instrument panel The instrument is marked in increments of 100 RPM and indicates engine speed An hour ...

Page 70: ...hutton actuates the starter as ong as the button is depressrci lJn0 ri ti iine startup the button should be released immediately l ued Srptrmber 30 1976 7 11 SECTION 7 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODELAA 5BTIGER I The ngin air induction svstem receives ram ai through the engine air intake in the rtght side of the cowling nose cap The ram air passes throug...

Page 71: ...ng takeoff and landing There are four fuel drains on the alrplane One Is located In each fuel tank and one in each sump tank They can be reached under the front side of the wing at the wing root on eact1 side of the airplane A drain cup Is provid ed in the glove box for draining fuel which should be Inspected for water or sediment contamination prior to each flight BRAKES The brakes are toe operat...

Page 72: ... Or when operat ing from the battery The alternator circuits are protected by a 60 amp alternator circuit breaker and a 5 amp alternator field circuit breaker Should either of these breakers open due to excessive current in the system they should be reset after waiting at least 15 seconds lf either breaker will not reset the alternator side of the master switch should be turned OFF and the airplan...

Page 73: ... TURN BANK LANDING LIGHT fi 1 FLASHER Y BEACON ff FUEL Y GAUGES _fT J STALL HORN OIL TEMP FLAPS PITOT HEAT __ff i FUEL PUMP wSTROBE STARTER NOTES SECTION 7 AIRPLNJE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS 1978 Mode and subsequent CODE it CIRCUIT BREAKER PUSH TQ RESET fj FUSE DIODE i JJ l E Figure 7 3 Electrical System Sheet 2 of 2 Revised December 15 1977 7 16a 7 16b blank I ...

Page 74: ... particles in the atmosphere particularly at night can produce vertigo and loss of orientation The two strobe lights will enhance anti collision protection However the lights must be turned off when taxiing in the vicinity of other airplanes or during night flight through clouds fog or haze INTERIOR LIGHTING CABIN DOME LIGHT A cabin dome light is provided for illuminating the seating area and ba i...

Page 75: ...orward of the rear arm rests They are operated by a twisting motion and air may be directed by positioning the vent in the desire f direction To obtain warm defrost air pull out the cabin heat control on the instrument panel and slide open the defroster vents near the lower edge of the windshield The fresh air vents also provide good defrost action when partially o pened with the louvers directed ...

Page 76: ...uipped with a ratable ring which works _in coniun t1on with the airspeed indicator dial in a manner sirnilar to the operation o a fl1 ht c mpute To op rate he indicator first rotate the ring until pressure alt nude IS aligned With outside air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit Pressure altitude should not be confused with indicated altitude To obt I _ _ a1np sure a tltude m mentanly set the baromet...

Page 77: ... inches of mercury A suction reading above or below this range may indicate a system malfunction or improper adjustment and in this case the indicators should not be considered reliable STALL WARNING SYSTEM The AA 58 airplane is equipped with an electrically operated stall wa rniny system Power to the system is supplied through the STALL HORN OIL TEMP fuse from the airplane electrical system A lif...

Page 78: ...ted Preventive Maintenance Alterations or Repairs Ground Handling Towing Parking Tie Down Jacking Leveling Flyable Storage Servicing Engine Oil Oil Change Fuel Tire Service Brake Service Battery Service Cleaning and Care Exterior Care Windshield Canopy and Window Care Propeller Care Page 8 3 8 3 83 B 3 B 4 8 5 85 85 8 5 B6 B6 86 8 7 88 8 B 8 9 B9 8 12 8 12 812 B 12 8 12 812 8 13 8 14 Interior Care...

Page 79: ...ation Regula tions and by the Federal Communications Commission as parts of the airplane file This file s 1a I be maintained as a permenent record of the airplane The applicable FAA regulations should be checked periodically by the owner to en Revised February 15 1979 83 SECTION 8 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGE AIRPLANE HANDLING SERVICE MAINTENANCE sure that the file is current The following...

Page 80: ...RESULT IN THE NOSE WHEEL PIVOTING ABRUPTLY AND DAMAGING THE NOSE WHEEL STOPS Revised February 15 1979 8 5 SECTION ti MODEL AA 56 TIGER Al RP LANE HANDLING SERVICE MAINTENANCE PARKING When parking head the airplane into the wind Do not set the parking brakes during cold weather when accumulated moisture may freeze the brakes or when the brakes are overheated Care should be taken when using the park...

Page 81: ...ropeller should be rotated by hand through several revolutions This action limbers the oil and prevents any accumulation of corrosion on engine cylinder walls WARNING CHECK THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH IS OFF THE THAOTILE IS CLOSED THE MIXTURE CONTROL IS IN THE IDLE CUT OFF POSITION AND THE AIRPLANE IS SECURED BEFORE ROTATING THE PROPEL LEA BY HAND DO NOT STAND WITHIN THE ARC OF THE PROPEL LEH BLADES ...

Page 82: ...tal of 50 hours has accumulated then change to dispersant oil Drain the engine oil sump and clean oil suction strainer each 50 hours thereafter Change engine oil at least every 6 months even though less than the recommended hours have accumulated Reduce intervals for prolonged operation in dusty areas cold climates or when short flights and long idle periods result in sludging conditions Issued Se...

Page 83: ...er element every 50 hours CARBURETOR FILTER Drain carburetor bowl and clean filter every 100 hours NOTES 1 Do not lubricate roller chains except under seacoast conditions Wipe with a dean dry cloth 2 Acceptable substitute is powdered graphite MIL G 671l Figure1 2 3 Elevator bearings do not require lubrication figure 8 1 Servicing Points Sheet 2 of 2 Revised July 15 78 8 11 SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDL...

Page 84: ...USE SEVERE CRAZING Issued September 30 1976 8 13 SECTION 8 Al RP LANE HANDLING SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROPELLER CARE GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 58 TIGER Damage from foreign objects sometimes referred to as nicks may appear in the leading edges of the propeller from time to time It is vital that these nicks be corrected as quickly as possible Such minor damage may cause stress con centrations and re...

Page 85: ... AMERICAN MODEL AA 58 TIGER SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTS Optional Systems Description Operating Procedure TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction g 3 Supplements Issued September 30 1976 9 1 19 2 blank ...

Page 86: ...m which may be installed in the airplane Each l Jpplement contains a brief description and when applicable operating limitatiohs emergency and normal procedures and performance Other routinely installed items of optional equipment whose function and operational procedures do not require detailed instructions are discussed in Section 7 Issued September 30 1976 ...

Page 87: ...s 10 8 Walk Around Inspections 10 B Cockpit Checks 10 9 Flight Operations 10 9 General 10 9 Engine Operation in Flight 10 9 Turbulent Weather 10 10 Flight in Turbulent Air 10 10 Flight in Icing Conditions 10 11 Mountain Flying 10 11 VFR Low Ceilings 10 11 VFRatNight 10 12 Issued September 30 1976 10 1 SECTION 10 SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Vertigo Disorientation Stalls Spins and...

Page 88: ...safest modes of travel Remorkahle safety records are being established each year As a pilot you are responsible to yourself your relatives to those who travel with you to other pilots and to ground personnel to fly wisely and safely The following material in this Safety section covers several subjects in limited detail Here are son1e condensed Do s and Don ts DO S Be thorouqhly familiar with your ...

Page 89: ...amiliar with all regulations in FAR Part 91 and to follow them Issued September 30 1976 SECTION 10 SAFETY INFORMATION GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL Ak58 TIGER FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS PART 39 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES his document specifies that no person may operate an aircraft to which an a1rw rthlness directive issued by the FAA applies except in accordance with the requ rements of that airworth...

Page 90: ...brought to the proper level prior to flight INSPECTIONS MAINTENANCE ln arldition to maintenance inspections and pre flight informeition required by FAR Part 91 a comp lete pre flii ht inspection is imperative It is the responsibility of the owner and oper J or 10 asstirc that tl1e airplane is maintained in an air worthy condition and propPr mCJintf ntHKP recorrls are kept Issued Septernher 30 197G...

Page 91: ...flight is an essential element of a safe trip Updating of weather information enroute is another safety aicJ However the wise pilot also knows weather conditions change quickly at tirnes and treats weather for casting as profes ional advice rather than an absolute fact He obtains al the advice he can but still stays alert by using his knowledge of weather conditions Plan the flight to avoid areas ...

Page 92: ...rol zones with no minimum ceiling and one rnile visibility as permitted with Special VFR is not i recommender practice for a VF R pilot Avoid arens of low ceilings and restricted visibility unless you are instrurnent proficient anci have an instrument eriuipped airplnne then proceed vvith caution and have planned alternates Issued September 30 1976 10 11 SECTION 10 SAFETY INFORMATION VFR AT NIGHT ...

Page 93: ...10 14 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 58 TIGER SECTION 10 SAFETY IN oRMATION The symptoms are slow but progressive insidious in onset and are most marked at altitudes starting above ten thousand feet Night vision howev r can be im paired starting at altitudes lower than 10 000 feet Heavy smokers rray exrierience early symptoms of hypoxia at altitudes lower than is so with non smokers HYPERVENTILATION...

Page 94: ...ounterclockwise to open Control Wheel Lock REMOVE Ignition Switch OFF Master Swilch OFF Mixture IDLE CUTOFF 2 Left Wing Trailing Edge Flap SPcure and undamaqed Aileron freedom of movement 3 Left Wing Wing Tip and Light Undamaged Aileron Counterweight Access Unobstructed Wing Inspection Plates Secure Tiedown Removed Pitot Tube Unobstructed Fuel Tank Vent Unobstructed 4 Left Wing Leading Edge Fuel T...

Page 95: ...p Secure and undamaged Right Side of Fuselage Static Source Unobstructed Antennas Secure undamaged Fuselage Undarn ed Empennage Elevators Freedom of rnovement Rudder Freedorn of rnovernent Trim TaLis Secure undamaged Tail Cone and Light Secured undamaged Tie Down Removed Revised December 15 1977 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 5B TIGER 1977 I 978 13 Left Side of f uselage Static Source Unobstructed F...

Page 96: ...RICH or as required by field elevation Throttle Friction Lock ADJUSTED Auxiliary Fuel Pump ON check for pressure change then set to OFF Flight Instruments SET dock directional gyro altimeter radios Lights ON as required Parking Brake OFF Revised December 15 1977 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN MODEL AA 58 TIGER 1977 1978 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLISTS I TAKEOFF Normal Takeoff Flaps UP Carburetor Heat OFF Auxili...

Page 97: ...directional control down to approximat ly 17 KIAS 20 MPH Brakes Use as required for stopping and directional control Obstacle Clearance Landings Flaps Fully extended below 103 KIAS 119 MPH Airspeed 63 KIAS 173 MPH Touch down on main gear Elevator Full up control Flaps UP Brakes As required for directional control ancl stopping AFTER LANDING Flaps UP Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF Landing Light OFF if use...

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