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QUIK-GTR

Operator’s Manual - Issue 1.1

P&M Aviation Ltd, Elm Tree Park, Manton, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN81PS

Telephone 01672 861328

email: [email protected] www.pmaviation.co.uk

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Page 1: ...QUIK GTR Operator s Manual Issue 1 1 P M Aviation Ltd Elm Tree Park Manton Marlborough Wiltshire SN81PS Telephone 01672 861328 email flying pmaviation co uk www pmaviation co uk SERIAL NO...

Page 2: ...ures and Systems Seat Belts 19 2 8 Secondary Structures and Systems Cockpit and Fairing 19 2 9 Secondary Structures and Systems Electrical System 19 2 10 Secondary Structures and Systems Carburettor H...

Page 3: ...configuration 2 58 10 3 Fold configuration 3 60 10 4 Rigged Wing Storage 61 10 5 Wing Overnight Parking 61 11 Tuning the Wing 62 11 1 New Aircraft 62 11 2 Wing Tuning 62 11 3 Tuning Guide 62 11 3 1 Tu...

Page 4: ...d the safe operation of the aircraft it is very important that this operator s manual is read in full before operating or flying the aircraft for the first time and that the relevant sections are unde...

Page 5: ...ol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation This WARNING symbol identifies special instructions or procedures which if not correctly followed could result in...

Page 6: ...lar item unsuitable for the use for which it was originally purchased He must also satisfy himself totally that a purchased item is suitable for the use to which he intends to employ it The Company ca...

Page 7: ...tic parachute is fitted All performance values in this manual were generated at 472 5kg Read this Operator s Manual before flying your aircraft so you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper opera...

Page 8: ...r Law can vary from country to country and from state to state be sure to always fly within the letter of the Air Law that operates in your state or country Make sure you have permission to fly from b...

Page 9: ...Before each flight you should calculate your fuel requirement For an approximate fuel consumption guide see Section 3 8 remember that fuel consumption can be affected by many factors including engine...

Page 10: ...emember the nose wheel steering operates in the opposite direction to that which you are used to 1 7 AIRSTRIP CRITERIA Your airstrip should be smooth flat devoid of obstructions clear of stones and ot...

Page 11: ...s adults children animals may approach from behind 9 Wear a helmet and ear defenders when in the vicinity of an engine being tested If you choose to wear a headset then ensure that the connecting cabl...

Page 12: ...ed brakes which can be locked for parking or rigging and rugged all round suspension The Quik GTR wing incorporates a pitch trimmer so that the pilot can trim the aircraft at the best speeds for climb...

Page 13: ...P M QUIK GTR Manual ref QUIK GTR Man 1 0 doc Page 13 Quik GTR in compact folded configuration using a nosewheel skate with control bar channel 2 2 PRIMARY STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS THE WING...

Page 14: ...nium composite ribs with chordwise tension being maintained by attachment to the trailing edge The predictable low speed stall exhibited by the Quik GTR is achieved by the clean lines of the aerofoil...

Page 15: ...is fed from a single fuel tank mounted beneath the seats The fuel system has a fuel cock and external filter backed up by an internal strainer fitted to the end of the fuel tank pick up pipe External...

Page 16: ...f the air vent jet The mixture should be set fully rich at all times except when cruising at a steady altitude speed and throttle setting The exhaust gas temperature EGT must be monitored when leaning...

Page 17: ...65L the 65L tank has a third mounting point at the centre of the tank Fuel is supplied to the carburettors via the main shutoff cock Rotax 912S The preferred fuel is 95 RON minimum octane rating unle...

Page 18: ...stability and are not approved 2 9 SECONDARY STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The aircraft is fitted with two standard wiring systems one for transmission of electrical power derived from the...

Page 19: ...th 100 or 50 coverage or indeed at all becomes a function of how the engine is used and in what ambient temperatures The responsibility for ensuring that the oil temperature remains within the correct...

Page 20: ...is advisable to practice landing at both extremes of trim occasionally 2 13 STARS stability trim and roll system The GTR wing features the unique STARS stability and roll augmentation system See sect...

Page 21: ...ht must under no circumstances exceed 265kg 583lbs The P M Aviation Quik GTR registration mark engine type has been weighed empty including full oil electrolyte and unusable fuel WEIGHT MODIFICATION S...

Page 22: ...g keel must not be moved from the designed and tested position There are two hang points on the keel the REAR position should be used with the QuikR trike 3 4 AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS Wing Data Wing Span 3...

Page 23: ...kpit Additional for US specification Propeller Tip Covers On each propeller blade Nose Cone On sail under nose cone Hang Bracket Warning On hang bracket Exhaust Hot On top of exhaust brackets Folded P...

Page 24: ...rate of climb 96km h 96km h Take off distance to 15m Max AUW 345 m 378 m Landing distance from 15m MAUW 320 m 320 m Trimmed fast cruise Max Min AUW rear hangpoint 144 144 km h 144 144 km h Trimmed sl...

Page 25: ...off MAUW 39mph Height loss during recovery MAUW 50ft Max pitch down below horizon 30 o Wings level stall power on MAUW 39mph Height loss during recovery MAUW 0ft Max pitch down below horizon MAUW 0 o...

Page 26: ...ery State Monitor BSM may be fitted When power is switched on it conducts a brief check sequence It indicates as follows No power 0 5v Neutral GREY Low volts 6 11 5v Slow flashing RED Good battery off...

Page 27: ...lothing and a face shield If electrolyte gets on your skin flush with water If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately Electrolyte is po...

Page 28: ...Empty weight Subject to approved equipment fit 583lb 632 5 with parachute fit 265kg 287 5 with parachute fit Min empty weight 484lb 220kg Max take off weight 990lb 450kg Min take off weight 605lb 275...

Page 29: ...0 8bar below 3500rpm 0 8bar below 3500rpm NOTE 1 4 Stroke Engine Oils if the engine is to be run in extremes of temperature refer to the Engine Manual for appropriate oil viscosity 2 See also engine o...

Page 30: ...ly 10 15mph at 90mph If desired the ASI can be calibrated against GPS using BMAA procedure TIL042 If the ASI over reads bend the tab UP If it under reads flatten the tab 2mm Airflow Pressure dam Stati...

Page 31: ...P M QUIK GTR Manual ref QUIK GTR Man 1 0 doc Page 31 QUIKR asi calibration static port dam UP 2 0mm 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 CAS mph mph IAS IAS vs CAS...

Page 32: ...s secure and fitted correctly 11 Double check 7 and 8 in sail areas of high stress Particular areas of high stress are Both tip fabric areas including tip fastening Both leading edge upper surfaces Un...

Page 33: ...to the corner joints Inspect the basebar holes for damage Rigging and de rigging the aircraft is a simple and safe operation when carried out correctly However if you do not use the correct procedures...

Page 34: ...4 Gently walk out the leading edges one at a time lifting the trailing edge till the leading edges are spread about 45 degrees each side of the keel Lifting the trailing edge will assist the washout r...

Page 35: ...ng the AN 5 bolts wingnuts and rings It may prove easiest to attach the top spherical joint first From now on the wing will be at the mercy of any wind gusts Do not leave it unattended or damage perso...

Page 36: ...7 8 Fit all the top surface ribs red port green starboard starting with the out board main ribs and working in board towards the root Do not force the ribs if they seem hard to push fully home To fit...

Page 37: ...p the crossboom till the keyhole tang can be located on the restraint cable stud If you meet any sudden resistance during the tensioning process stop and investigate the pulley system multiplies the p...

Page 38: ...tom of the sail Tip the wing carefully onto it s nose Rigging stage 11 12 Ensure both the inner and outer washout rods are fully home and not caught on any ribs The inner rod can be seen through the z...

Page 39: ...ng stage 12 correct positioning of washout rods 14 Fit the undersurface battens and secure them with the single bungees Rigging stage 13 15 Engage each tip fin on the leading edge spigot and then atta...

Page 40: ...underside of the fuel tank and drain off a little fuel into a container Check for discolouration due to contamination and for water present in the fuel If in doubt drain off all contaminated fuel and...

Page 41: ...ing hands and fingers clear gently lift the pylon top to engage into the hang bracket When the holes are aligned push the hang bolt through the hang bracket and pylon top assembly from the port left s...

Page 42: ...gging gas strut is not fitted locate the pylon using the over centre catch but do not overcentre lock it at this stage Get a helper to hold the bar or strap it back using the rear seat harness if it i...

Page 43: ...controls closed Front strut secure safety rings attached Pylon catch locked Front tyre inflated and in good condition Front forks and suspension in good condition Axles secure Rear tyres inflated and...

Page 44: ...objects in the cockpit Emergency exit from opposite side to the exhaust if possible Describe takeoff landing and intention of flight Explain that there are hot and rotating engine parts directly behi...

Page 45: ...securely All controls should be checked closed and ignition should be off The parking brake if fitted should be applied Check the fuel is turned on ROTAX 912S 912 ENGINES Before the first start of the...

Page 46: ...e the controls and switch OFF the ignition before investigation Before touching the propeller double check that both contact switches are set to the OFF forward position failure to do so could result...

Page 47: ...must be exercised during engine warm up Ensure that all spectators children pets are kept well clear of the propeller and the propeller arc The brakes parking brake are not designed to hold the aircr...

Page 48: ...teep nose up attitudes at the stall giving a violent nose down stall break Prior to the stall a buffet felt through the control bar should be noticed At the stall there may be a mild wing drop with a...

Page 49: ...ff throughout the whole range of power settings Refer to Section 11 for tuning details including hangpoint selection 8 2 PRIMARY CONTROLS The Quik GTR wing is controlled by standard weight shift techn...

Page 50: ...ng when turning or taxiing When taxiing into wind hold the nose down When taxiing downwind push the nose up and taxi slightly faster than usual See Table on previous page giving wind strength limitati...

Page 51: ...e will affect take off performance for example at 4000 ft altitude the takeoff run will be 1 9 times as long and if the temperature is 32 C at 4000 ft the run will further increase to 2 1 times as lon...

Page 52: ...eoff run to get the weight off the wheels as soon as possible The trike unit will then swing forward under the wing Allow the control bar to float back as this happens and climb away in the manner ind...

Page 53: ...velops the control bar should be eased out to maintain the desired airspeed As the desired bank angle is reached the turn control input should be relaxed Increasing bank angles requires increasing bar...

Page 54: ...the stall state Pulling the bar violently in to the chest and holding it there will result in an unnecessary rapid nose down rotation and consequent steep nose down attitude The quickest stall recove...

Page 55: ...ency situation where the available stopping distance is marginal in normal landings the wing should be set at a neutral incidence and the brakes used if required Crosswind Landing The Quik GTR copes w...

Page 56: ...advisable to make the final approach slower than about 60 mph unless the field is very small as wind gradient may reduce the airspeed too much and make the final flare unsuccessful Gauge the right mom...

Page 57: ...If temperatures continue to rise execute a forced landing as described above Fire If a fire occurs on the ground then immediately close both throttles switch OFF the engine and exit the aircraft turni...

Page 58: ...you must inspect the aircraft thoroughly Check the Maintenance and Repair section in this Manual Even after a flight without incident you should still carry out a thorough Post Flight Inspection payin...

Page 59: ...ng both wing trailing edges 9 The trailing edge tip battens may be secured together by cords or hooks To rig for flight from configuration 1 use the reverse procedure It is not possible to open the wi...

Page 60: ...nect it to the restraint tang securing it with a spring clip 4 Fit padded propeller blade covers and rotate the propeller so one blade is vertically downwards 5 Open the Velcro panels behind the outer...

Page 61: ...ent in the hangar Fold configuration 2 rear view To rig for flight from configuration 2 use the reverse procedure It is possible to open the wings by pulling on the cross boom cord in this position th...

Page 62: ...this Remove the safety pin and special nut from the hang bolt and then remove the hang bolt from the hang bracket If electric trim is fitted disconnect the trim cord shackle from the keel Wheel the tr...

Page 63: ...ositioned into wind and folded down as in configuration 2 but with the control bar on the ground CAUTION Never store a wet wing in a sealed bag This may result in mildew on the sail or general degrada...

Page 64: ...to ensure that it is properly trimmed out and flies hands off at the right speed Owners are discouraged from making any adjustments If you feel your new P M aircraft is not performing as it should it...

Page 65: ...t until the turn is removed Example At high speed the aircraft turns to the right At low speed the turn is not so pronounced The trim speed is correct Solution Use ribs numbers 7 9 the tip rib is numb...

Page 66: ...ip 5 battens should be lightly tensioned so as to allow easy movement for good roll control Too much batten tension will give heavier roll response increase trim speed and reduce directional stability...

Page 67: ...tch When making adjustments in pitch always tune in smooth air and climb to test altitude with the trimmer set at 75 mph before winding the trimmer gradually to the test position The electric trimmer...

Page 68: ...d never be modified from the plan The plan shows 2 profiles for ribs 7 10 issue A is a flat profile designed to give a slow trim speed and is used for new production Fast trim too slow If the wing has...

Page 69: ...roll control becomes more delayed and the chances of getting gust stalled are greater If the minimum trim speed rises above 65mph solo with the electric trimmer then the bungee or trim cord may need r...

Page 70: ...hedule 12 5 Fasteners Only fasteners purchased from P M Aviation Ltd either direct or through an Approved Stockist should be used for replacement Any fastener which is bent or shows sign of wear or co...

Page 71: ...with a Bettsometer see inspection criteria 12 6 Stitching Damage All the seams are firstly joined with a double sided sail adhesive tape and then double zig zag sewn Thread damage never ever gets bet...

Page 72: ...will cause the stall speed to rise Washout Rods The wing is provided with washout rods which define a twisted washed out profile which maintains pitch stability at low angles of attack The inner one...

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Page 74: ...ired by inspection and regular wiping off of the propeller with a damp cloth to remove insect and other foreign body build up If left unchecked both the condition of the tape and particle build up can...

Page 75: ...t 6 Apply grease liberally to the sliders 7 Reassemble in the reverse order use Loctite 221 engineering adhesive on the upper suspension rod threads and locknut and also on the two socket head screws...

Page 76: ...er comes first Any repairs should be carried out as outlined in Section 13 and entered in to the aircraft Technical Log Any problems highlighted at an inspection should be dealt with immediately TRIKE...

Page 77: ...gue and bends Inspect HANG POINT Inspect Inspect HANG BOLT check condition of bolt Lanyard Inspect PYLON BUSH check security Inspect UNDERCARRIAGE Pre flight First 10 hrs Every 25 hrs Every 50 hrs Ann...

Page 78: ...D check Inspect Inspect NOSE PLATE check plates for wear damage Inspect Inspect NOSE PLATE Check fasteners for wear Inspect ALL WING TUBES visual check for damage bends Inspect BASE BAR check for fati...

Page 79: ...n the warp direction spanwise loading the fine fabric not the rip stop thread The fine fabric must not rip at 400gr load Bolts Finish Not corroded Wear Not above 025mm 001 Must not be bent or have dam...

Page 80: ...rod system so as to produce positive pitch stability In the fast trim condition the STARS system must be set so that it becomes just taut as the control bar approaches the pilot s stomach Slow trim R...

Page 81: ...right hand wing The increased tension in cord 6R also causes bending of the right hand leading edge 15R The asymmetric tension in cords 6L and 6R causes the wing keel to swing to the right so tighten...

Page 82: ...fixed length with sewn ends it must not be shortened by knotting etc The 5mm return bungee should provide enough tension to wind the cord neatly onto the winch drum with the trim cord slack The pulle...

Page 83: ...ions Control bar end holes Control bar end knuckles Leading edge crossboom channel holes in the tube Leading edge outer at the sleeve edges Keel roll bearing holes Trike pylon top bottom fittings bush...

Page 84: ...rom P M Aviation Ltd or a P M Aviation appointed agency Bent aluminium tubes must never be straightened always replaced Frayed cables and cables with damaged or twisted thimbles must be replaced Repai...

Page 85: ...2s only 22 11 04 M138 Electric trim 06 04 05 Standard QuikR build and optional modifications Mod Ref Description Issued PG371 Instructor bars 03 10 02 M108 Disc Brakes 20 01 04 M112 Safety starter swi...

Page 86: ...Gauge 10 09 2010 247 Nylon Washers For Wings 26 01 2011 248 Throttle splitter box assembly 23 03 2012 249 Super B battery 13 05 2011 250 TNF 215UV QuikR sailcloth 16 05 2011 251 Windscreen washer 15 0...

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Page 88: ...P M Aviation Quik GTR Manual Quik GTR1 0doc Page 88 Appendix B Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Included as a guide only as some variation may exist due to different instrument fit...

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Page 92: ...rd the roll trim wheel friction should be set by adjusting the castle nut and split pin so that a force of 4 to 5kgf applied on the knob is sufficient to move it If the aircraft is fully assembled and...

Page 93: ...n to adjust pitch trim with the roll trim knob A placard above the wheel DP 086 states ROLL TRIM and L R Sometimes if parked RH wing down in windy conditions the roll trim knob can become slackened of...

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