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Jabiru Aircraft 

Model  J230-D 

PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK 

 

Revision 0 

 

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES 

Summary of Contents for J230-D

Page 1: ...Jabiru Aircraft Model J230 D PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK Revision 0 THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES...

Page 2: ...S AIRCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED DATA AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AT ALL TIMES Registration Marks Manufacturer Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd Aircraft Serial Number Ce...

Page 3: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 3 AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET Amendment Date Affected Sections Affected Pages Date Inserted Signature...

Page 4: ...the contents of this handbook before initial operation Thereafter the handbook should be reviewed periodically to enable the operator to maintain the highest level of familiarity with the aircraft it...

Page 5: ...employed in the following context WARNING Operating procedures techniques etc which if not followed correctly may result in personal injury or death CAUTION Operating procedures techniques etc which...

Page 6: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 6 THREE VIEW DRAWING Figure 1 1 Three View Drawing of the J230 D Note All dimensions in millimetres...

Page 7: ...stration USA F Degrees Fahrenheit FAR Federal Aviation Regulation USA ft Foot feet ft min Feet per minute g Acceleration due to gravity Gal Gallon hPa Hectopascal hectopascals HF High Frequency ICAO I...

Page 8: ...AS Calibrated Airspeed the indicated speed of an aircraft corrected for position and instrument error Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level KCAS Calibrated...

Page 9: ...e air static temperature Airfield Pressure Height The height registered at the surface of an aerodrome by an altimeter with the pressure sub scale set to 1013 hPa 29 92 inches Hg Pressure Altitude Alt...

Page 10: ...nce from the C of G to the reference datum can be found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of the aircraft C of G Arm The arm obtained by adding the aircraft s individual moments and div...

Page 11: ...en used in this manual as well as supplying some others that may be found useful 1 Pound lb 0 4536 Kilogram kg 1 Pound per sq in psi 6 895 Kilopascal kPa 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimetres mm 1 Foot ft 0 3048...

Page 12: ...RPLANT LIMITATIONS 20 3 7 1 Fuel Grade 20 3 7 2 Lubricating Oil 21 3 8 POWERPLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 21 3 9 EFIS EMS LIMITATIONS DISPLAY 21 3 9 1 Required EFIS limitation displays 21 3 9 2 Required E...

Page 13: ...F CLIMB SPEED 43 7 4 BEST RATE OF CLIMB SPEED 43 7 5 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 44 7 6 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS 47 7 6 1 Before Starting Engine 47 7 6 2 Starting Engine Cold 47 7 6 3 Before Take Off 47...

Page 14: ...Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 14 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE INSERT COPY OF MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF COMP...

Page 15: ...ilots and passengers have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the aircraft and to obey all oral or written warnings or both prior to or during use of the aircr...

Page 16: ...tion 3 for additional details 2 4 ENGINE OIL Jabiru Aircraft approves lubricating oils of any brand name conforming to specifications MIL L 6082 for straight mineral oil and MIL L 22851 for ashless di...

Page 17: ...4 for additional details 2 6 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST System Instruments and or Equipment VFR Day Remarks Communications VHF Comm A R As required per local operating regulations Electrical Power Altern...

Page 18: ...Indicator 1 Magnetic Compass 1 Time Piece 1 May be carried on the pilot Turn Co ordinator A R As required per local operating regulations Pitot Static System 1 Transponder A R As required per local o...

Page 19: ...ensure the aircraft is appropriate for the intended operations 3 2 AIRSPEED LIMITS SPEED KCAS REMARKS Max Manoeuvring Speed VA 90 Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed Never Ex...

Page 20: ...75psi 20 kPa 3psi 80 kPa 11 psi 525 kPa 76 psi Note 1 Time with CHT at between 180 C and 200 C is not to exceed 5 Minutes Note 2 If temperature limits are reached shut the engine down or cool it by p...

Page 21: ...fication basis If adjustments are required to the displays the work must be carried out before further flight by an authorised person with reference to the user manuals for the instruments and the fol...

Page 22: ...nnot produce this power output and power must be drawn from the battery if all electrical systems are running To reduce the load on the alternator Jabiru Aircraft recommend only using the Landing Ligh...

Page 23: ...bove the Door Pocket Door Open LHS P No 5027094 OPEN Fitted to the Outsides of LH Doors Above the Door Catch Lever Door Open RHS P No 5028094 OPEN Fitted to the outside of RH Door Above the Door Catch...

Page 24: ...5123024 Fit in compass card holder attached to compass Baggage P No 5A037A0D Fit to right side fuselage wall immediately below window Baggage P No 5A074A0D Fit to inside of fuselage on right side just...

Page 25: ...de brake lever arrow pointing aft Fuel Tap Position P No 502319N Fitted on the Main Beam in front of the Fuel SELECTOR Valve Carby Heat P No 5A030A0D Fitted to lower central section of instrument pane...

Page 26: ...to outside of oil door in upper engine cowl Door Lean P No 5A013A0D Fit to top of doors Wing Bolt Tightening P No 5039094 Qty 8 Required DANGER DO NOT TIGHTEN Attach to the fuselage and wings beside e...

Page 27: ...Means Longitudinal Spirit Level placed on the lower section of the door frames left or right side Lateral Spirit Level placed on the flap drive cross tube inside the fuselage in the roof of the cabin...

Page 28: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 28 4 3 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT DATA Insert Page 6 2 here...

Page 29: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 29 Insert Page 6 3 here...

Page 30: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 30 Insert Equipment List here...

Page 31: ...eft from the point made in Step 1 3 to enter the next scale which is the Baggage Weight Scale 1 5 Move vertically downward one line on this scale for each 5 kg of weight that is placed in either Bagga...

Page 32: ...nt marked in Step 2 10 to intersect a sloping line in Fuel Chart and mark a point at this location 2 9 Continue the Vertical Line began in Step 2 8 down to intersect with the Zero Fuel Weight Line dra...

Page 33: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 33...

Page 34: ...Jabiru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 34...

Page 35: ...ere 5 3 CRUISE SPEEDS RPM FUEL CONSUMPTION Cruise speed values given are based on tests carried out at gross aircraft weight at sea level and around 28 C Values are averaged Actual values will vary sl...

Page 36: ...Conditions Power As required for level flight or maximum rated RPM as appropriate KCAS KIAS Flaps UP Flaps Take off Flaps Landing 42 40 45 43 43 47 45 45 45 50 48 48 48 56 53 54 54 57 54 55 55 63 60...

Page 37: ...essential to analyse the situation correctly and determine the best course of action in any particular circumstance The following basic rules apply to all aircraft emergencies 1 Maintain Aircraft Con...

Page 38: ...ts when the propeller has stopped rotating without the use of the starter are unlikely before reaching VNE Therefore the following procedure addresses only airstarts by use of the starter motor IMPORT...

Page 39: ...RFLY INSPECT 5 Wing Flaps FULL ON FINAL APPROACH 6 Airspeed 65 KIAS 7 Braking HEAVY AFTER TOUCH DOWN 8 Ignition OFF 9 Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF 10 Master Switch OFF Ditching 1 Airspeed 65 KIAS 2 Power if...

Page 40: ...VATE If fire goes out 5 Smoke VENTILATE CABIN DOORS MAY BE OPENED SLIGHTLY 6 Precautionary Landing AS SOON AS PRACTICAL If fire does not go out 4 Land EXECUTE IMMEDIATELY WARNING With the Master Switc...

Page 41: ...el gauges Check level Fly aircraft with the wing with the most fuel above the other 3 Precautionary Landing As soon as safe NOTE Due to the types of fuel pumps used it is normal for the fuel pressure...

Page 42: ...spins are prohibited in this aircraft Should an inadvertent spin occur the following recovery procedure should be used 1 Retard the throttle to idle 2 Centralise ailerons 3 Apply and hold full rudder...

Page 43: ...optional equipment so checks that do not apply to this aircraft may be skipped 7 2 SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION Unless otherwise noted the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 600 kg 1323...

Page 44: ...light inspection checklist Figure 4 1 Pre flight Inspection 1 Fuel Quantity in both tanks Check Fuel caps Secure Water Check Both wing tanks and header tank 2 AOA Pitot Head All openings open unobstru...

Page 45: ...rmal but there should be no movement of the top of the leg relative to the fuselage 5 Static Source Static Source CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE 6 Empennage Tail tie down DISCONNECT Control surfaces CHECK Securit...

Page 46: ...ck for regular compression CAUTION Prior to pulling through the propeller by hand the engine must be cold both ignition circuits the Master Switch must be switched OFF the brakes applied throttle clos...

Page 47: ...cated within 10 secs Choke Closed Throttle 900 1000 RPM Alternator Warning Light CHECK OFF Avionics ON If the engine is hot proceed as for cold engine but do not use choke If the engine is turning at...

Page 48: ...Take Off Safety Speed 65 KIAS Accelerate to Climb Speed 70 KIAS Flaps UP once at Climb speed above 200 AGL Fuel Pump OFF at top of climb Power SET as required 7 6 5 Initial Climb Throttle FULL OPEN A...

Page 49: ...Aim for wheels to touch as near to the target point as possible Approach under power Power APPROX 1500 RPM Airspeed 55 KIAS Touch down AT TARGET POINT Wheel brakes are the best way to slow the aircraf...

Page 50: ...ry out engine run up tests with the aircraft pointing into wind In hot weather after performing run up checks leave the aircraft pointing into wind and idling at 1200rpm for 30 seconds to aid cooling...

Page 51: ...ol 8 2 OIL 8 2 1 Engine Oil Specification Jabiru Aircraft approves lubricating oils of any brand name conforming to specifications MIL L 6082 for straight mineral oil and MIL L 22851 for ashless dispe...

Page 52: ...RAKES The brakes of the J230 D use automotive brake fluid Refer to the J230 Technical manual for details of appropriate brake fluid specifications WARNING The JABIRU uses automotive brake fluid DOT 3...

Page 53: ...ru Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 53 9 CLIMATIC RESTRICTIONS Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature 38 C Flight into known icing conditions Prohib...

Page 54: ...The Log of Supplements shows the CASA Approved Jabiru Aircraft Supplements available for the J230 D at the date of publication of this POH The Log of Supplements page can be utilised as a Table of Con...

Page 55: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Model J230 D JP FM 09 Revision 0 12 April 2007 Page 55 10 1 LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS JABIRU AIRCRAFT SUPPLEMENTS Applicable to aircraft serial number J230 D ______________ Install D...

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