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S-7LS COURIER

LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK

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March 3, 2005

RANS DESIGNS

KANSAS, USA

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Page 2: ...005 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 2 WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION 3 PERFORMANCE 4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5 NORMAL PROCEDURES 6 AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING AND SE...

Page 3: ...Controls 1 4 Trim Control System 1 5 Wing Flap System 1 5 Landing Gear 1 5 Seats 1 5 Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness 1 6 Powerplant 1 6 Carburetors and Fuel Pumps 1 6 Exhaust System 1 6 Oil System 1 7...

Page 4: ...ghts 1 16 Standard Airplane Weights 1 16 Cabin and Entry Dimensions 1 16 Specific Loadings 1 16 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology 1 16 General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols 1 17 Meteorological...

Page 5: ...Rans Inc Section 1 Model S 7LS COURIER General Information Revision B May 8 2007 1 3 THREE VIEW...

Page 6: ...Conventional hinged ailerons are attached to the outboard section of the trailing edge spar of the wings Conventional flaps are attached to the inboard section of the trailing edge spar of the wings...

Page 7: ...flaps are full down when the flap lever is all the way up When the new flap position is reached ensure that the lever is securely seated in the new position The flaps are actuated through Teleflex ca...

Page 8: ...gear The RPM indicated is engine RPM The engine is started through an electrical starter Number of Engines 1 Engine Manufacturer Rotax Engine Model Number 912 ULS Engine type Normally aspirated four s...

Page 9: ...ecommended viscosity 10W 40 For additional information refer to ROTAX Operators and Maintenance Manual CAUTION Do not use aircraft engine oil Total Oil Capacity 6 4 liq pt minimum 4 2 liq pt LIQUID CO...

Page 10: ...gure 1 1 shows the general layout of the design only the left side is shown Figure 1 1 Carburetor Heat A heat exchanger is mounted to both sides of the exhaust muffler The air entering the carburetor...

Page 11: ...sition of the valve determines if the engine runs on cool air coming through the air filter or on hot unfiltered air coming from the heat exchanger A spring mounted to each control unit supports the c...

Page 12: ...d propeller Inc Propeller Model Number R70D Number of Blades 2 Propeller Diameter 70 Propeller Type 2 blade ground adjustable FUEL SYSTEM The S 7LS fuel system is a pump fed carbureted system incorpor...

Page 13: ...Rans Inc Section 1 Model S 7LS COURIER General Information Revision B May 8 2007 1 11 Figure 1 4 Fuel system Airframe...

Page 14: ...c back up fuel pump mounted to the aft engine mount These pumps are fed from a gascolator mounted on the firewall This system incorporates an anti vapor lock feature at the fuel tee between the carbur...

Page 15: ...edals The individual brake pedals allow differential braking of left or right wheel Pushing both pedals will result in braking on both wheels The braking system is equipped with a hydraulic fluid rese...

Page 16: ...ted voltmeter PITOT AND STATIC SYSTEM The S 7LS incorporates both pitot and static sources on the same probe The probe extends forward of the left wing The probe is attached to the instruments with pl...

Page 17: ...ator 26 Avionics Master Switch 11 Altimeter 27 Ignition Key Switch 12 Music In Plug 28 Trim Switch Elevator Trim Nose UP 13 Emergency Head Set Plug In 29 Trim Switch Elevator Trim Nose Down 14 Oil Pre...

Page 18: ...AIRPLANE WEIGHTS Ramp 1235 lb Takeoff 1235 lb Landing 1235 lb Weight in Baggage Compartment 50 lb STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS Standard Empty eight 740 lb Maximum Useful load 495 lb CABIN AND ENTRY DIME...

Page 19: ...speed at which full or abrupt control movements may be used VFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position VNO Maximum Structural C...

Page 20: ...Minute is the engine speed STATIC RPM Static RPM is engine speed attained during a full throttle engine run up with the airplane on the ground and stationary MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS POWER Maximum power pe...

Page 21: ...by the constant 1000 is used in this handbook to simplify calculations by reducing the number of digits CENTER OF GRAVITY The point at which an airplane would balance if suspended Its distance from t...

Page 22: ...ECTION 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction 2 2 Airspeed Limitations 2 2 Powerplant Limitations 2 3 Weight Limits 2 4 Center of Gravity Limits 2 4 Maneuver Limits 2 4 Flight Loa...

Page 23: ...ds are given for maximum takeoff weight Airspeed CAS mph IAS mph Remarks VNE Never Exceed Speed 130 128 Do not exceed this speed in any operation VA Maneuvering Speed at maximum gross weight 97 97 Do...

Page 24: ...PSI Maximum Oil Pressure 100 PSI Minimum Oil Temperature 120 F Normal Operating Oil Temperature 190 to 230 F Maximum Oil Temperature 266 F Maximum Cylinder Head Temperature 275 F Engine Start Operati...

Page 25: ...ght 1235 lb Maximum Landing weight 1235 lb Maximum weight in Baggage compartment 50 lb CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS Forward 46 1 inches aft of datum at 950 lb or less with a linear variation to 48 at 1235...

Page 26: ...o alcohol permitted Or Avgas 100 LL Grade Aviation Fuel blue for other fuel see ROTAX Operators Manual supplied with your AC engine Fuel Capacity Total Capacity 18 US GAL Total Capacity each Tank 9 US...

Page 27: ...OURIER Weight and Balance Information Revision A March 3 2005 3 1 SECTION 3 WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction 3 2 Installed Equipment List 3 2 Airplane Weighing Proced...

Page 28: ...your preflight planning It is required to check the data for landing and take off fuel weight change It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that the airplane is loaded properly INSTALLED EQU...

Page 29: ...chell Fuel Pressure Gauge Part Number D1 211 5062 Tachometer Supplier VDO Tachometer Part Number 333 015 041D Cylinder Temp Supplier VDO Cylinder Temp Part Number 310 030 007C Oil Temperature Supplier...

Page 30: ...ice engine oil as required to obtain a normal indication Move seats to the most aft position Retract flaps Place all control surfaces in neutral position 2 Leveling Raise tail to level upper cabin lon...

Page 31: ...ty weight and moment can be determined by completing Figure 3 1 The airplane basic empty weight includes the unusable fuel amount of 1 25 gall Moment weight x Arm Line Item Weight lb Arm in Moment in...

Page 32: ...ous history of changes in structure or equipment affecting weight and balance Serial Number Page Number Weight Change ADDED REMOVED Running Basic Empty Weight Date Description of article or Modificati...

Page 33: ...Weight of Front Seat Occupant and arm pending on seat position Refer to Figure 3 3 Weight of Rear Seat Occupant and arm pending on seat position Refer to Figure 3 3 Usable Fuel at 6 lb gall Weight of...

Page 34: ...lb gall 72 52 20 3758 52 20 52 20 52 20 Front Seat Occupant 35 15 to 37 4 170 37 40 6358 use arm corresponding to your seat pos Rear Seat Occupant 63 15 to 65 4 170 65 4 11118 use arm corresponding to...

Page 35: ...lb gall 72 52 20 3758 52 20 52 20 52 20 Front Seat Occupant 35 15 to 37 4 170 37 40 6358 use arm corresponding to your seat pos Rear Seat Occupant 63 15 to 65 4 170 65 4 11118 use arm corresponding to...

Page 36: ...10 Center of Gravity Limits S 7LS 700 00 800 00 900 00 1000 00 1100 00 1200 00 1300 00 45 50 46 00 46 50 47 00 47 50 48 00 48 50 49 00 49 50 50 00 50 50 51 00 Airplane C G Location Inches Aft of Datum...

Page 37: ...ng Graph S 7LS 175lb 200lb 225lb 175lb 200lb 225lb 9gal 18gal 25lb 50lb 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Load Moment 1000 Pound Inches Load Weight Pounds Front Seat Re...

Page 38: ...Issue March 3 2005 3 12 Center of Gravity Moment Envelope S 7LS 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 Loaded Airplane Moment Pound Inches Loaded Airplane Weight Pounds...

Page 39: ...age Introduction 4 2 Airspeed Indicator Calibration 4 2 Temperature Conversion Chart 4 3 Wind Components 4 4 Stall Speeds 4 5 Takeoff Distance Short Field 4 6 Maximum Rate of Climb 4 7 Cruise Performa...

Page 40: ...ata are given at forward CG limit and gross weight if not stated otherwise This is considered the most critical AIRSPEED INDICATOR CALIBRATION The table below shows the relationship between Indicated...

Page 41: ...Rans Inc Section 4 Model S 7LS COURIER Performance Original Issue March 3 2005 4 3 TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART Figure 4 2 Temperature Conversion Chart...

Page 42: ...ns Inc Section 4 Model S 7LS COURIER Performance Original Issue March 3 2005 4 4 WIND COMPONENTS Note Maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity 90 degree is 12 knots Figure 4 3 Cross Wind Component Char...

Page 43: ...TES 1 Maximum altitude loss during a stall recovery may be as much as 160 feet 2 IAS MPH Values are approximate 3 All values are in MPH 4 Most forward center of gravity At 1235 lb At 1000 lb Flap defl...

Page 44: ...ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR LIFT AT FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT OFF 50 FT OBSTACLE OBSTACLE OBSTACLE OBSTACLE OBSTACLE 0 305 788 329 843 355 901 381 961 409 1022 1000...

Page 45: ...erature ISA C Temperature ft min Temp 20 C ft min Temp 20 C ft min 0 67 15 824 744 864 2000 66 11 727 647 769 4000 66 7 1 630 550 673 6000 65 3 1 533 453 577 8000 65 0 9 436 356 481 10000 64 4 8 339 2...

Page 46: ...AL GND TOTAL GND TOTAL GND TOTAL LBS AT 50 FT ALTITUDE ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR MPH IAS FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT FT 50 FT OBSTACLE OBSTACLE O...

Page 47: ...SWIND VELOCITY Takeoff 12 Knots 90 degree Landing 12 Knots 90 degree This is not considered limiting DEMONSTRATED OPERATING TEMPERATURE Satisfactory engine cooling has been demonstrated for this airpl...

Page 48: ...5 2 Engine Failure 5 2 Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 5 2 Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 5 2 Engine Failure During Flight 5 3 Forced Landings 5 3 Emergency Landing without Engine Power 5...

Page 49: ...considered and applied as necessary to resolve the problem In any emergency fly the airplane first maintain control AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION IAS Engine Failure After Takeoff Flaps UP 66 MPH F...

Page 50: ...2 Fuel Selector Valve OFF 3 All Switches OFF 4 Unlatch cabin doors prior final approach 5 Touchdown MINIMUM FLIGHT SPEED 6 Brakes APPLY As Needed Precautionary Landing With Engine Power Fly the airpl...

Page 51: ...for a few minutes 3 Engine SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage If Engine fails to Start 4 Continue cranking with throttle full open while ground attendants obtain fire extinguisher when ready to extinguis...

Page 52: ...o an engine failure after takeoff is to promptly LOWER the nose and establishes a glide attitude check and maintain speed In most cases the landing should be planned straight ahead with only small hea...

Page 53: ...n and rudder in opposite direction of spiral dive 3 Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to slowly reduce the airspeed to below maneuvering speed SPINS Intentional spins in the S 7LS aircraft are P...

Page 54: ...05 5 7 CARBURETOR ICE A sudden engine roughness or loss of rpm could be Carburetor Ice problems Actuate the Carburetor Ice by pulling on the Carburetor Ice Control Knob As soon as the engine roughness...

Page 55: ...Trailing Edge 6 7 Before starting the Powerplant 6 7 Starting the Powerplant 6 7 Cold Start 6 7 Hot Start 6 7 Taxiing 6 8 Before Takeoff 6 8 Takeoff 6 8 Normal Takeoff 6 8 Short Field Takeoff 6 8 Enro...

Page 56: ...Takeoff Roll 6 13 Flap Settings 6 14 Short Field Takeoff 6 14 Crosswind Takeoff 6 14 Enroute Climb 6 14 Cruise 6 14 Stalls 6 15 Approach 6 15 Landing 6 15 Normal Landing 6 15 Short Field Landing 6 15...

Page 57: ...st Angle of Climb Vx Sea Level 55 MPH Landing Approach Normal Approach Flaps UP 66 70 MPH Normal Approach Flaps FULL 64 MPH Short Field Approach Flaps FULL 59 MPH Balked Landing Missed Approach Maximu...

Page 58: ...nded to remove visible moisture water from at least wings and tail surfaces because of its negative effects on performance of the aircraft Figure 6 1 Preflight Inspection Sequence The entire outer sur...

Page 59: ...1 Fuel quick drain valve on bottom of fuselage behind rear seat DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel using sampler cup to check for water sediment and proper fuel grade before first flight of day and after...

Page 60: ...filler cap CHECK oil level than check filler cap secure Prior to oil check turn the propeller several times by hand to pump oil from the engine into the oil tank or let the engine idle for 1 min This...

Page 61: ...ing from all points until no contamination is found 5 Fabric Surface CHECK for rips tears damage BEFORE STARTING THE POWERPLANT 1 Preflight Inspection COMPLETE 2 Passenger Briefing COMPLETE 3 Seat sea...

Page 62: ...the differential between magneto s should not be more than 120 RPM b Engine Instruments and Voltmeter CHECK c Carburetor heat CHECK RPM drop 9 Throttle IDLE adjust friction lock 10 Choke OFF 11 Radio...

Page 63: ...0 RPM Maximum continuous setting 2 Elevator Trim adjust 3 Fuel pump OFF monitor fuel pressure gauge APPROACH 1 Throttle AS DESIRED 2 Engine temperatures MONITOR 3 Carburetor heat FULL HEAT AS REQUIRED...

Page 64: ...Flaps RETRACT for maximum brake effectiveness BALKED LANDING 1 Throttle FULL OPEN 2 Carburetor heat COLD 3 Airspeed 55 MPH 4 Wing Flaps RETRACT TO HALF Slowly 5 Airspeed 60 MPH 6 Wing flaps RETRACT Sl...

Page 65: ...the rudder pedals can be reached and actuated in a comfortable manner Adjust the seat belts and shoulder straps to ensure all controls can be operated MAKE sure the seat belt buckle is securely close...

Page 66: ...ll the moment you tied the aircraft down When taxing it is important that speed and use of brakes is held to a minimum and that all controls are utilized to maintain directional control and balance as...

Page 67: ...respond in the correct corresponding directions to the control stick and rudder pedal movements The ignition system or mag check should be made by running the engine up to 4000 to 4500 RPM as follows...

Page 68: ...ld be used Crosswind Takeoff Takeoffs in crosswinds of 5 15 MPH 4 12 kts normally are performed with the minimum flap setting necessary for the field length in order to minimize the drift angle immedi...

Page 69: ...wer settings LANDING Normal Landing Flap position selection for approach and landing should be determined by considering height of obstructions on the approach wind direction and velocity and usable r...

Page 70: ...ure the controls in the cockpit and use the following tie down points Tail gear Left forward wing strut top closed to wing attach Right forward wing strut top closed to wing attach If strong winds or...

Page 71: ...1 SECTION 7 AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICING TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Ground Handling 7 2 Towing and Tie Down Instructions 7 2 Servicing with Fuel 7 2 Servicing with Oil 7 3 Servicing with coolan...

Page 72: ...ft to and with will restrain at least 1235 lbs at each tie down location Secure the controls in the cockpit using the seat belts and use the following tie down points Tail gear Left forward wing strut...

Page 73: ...t stand within the arc of the propeller check ignition off throttle closed and park brake set before rotating the propeller by hand SERVICING WITH COOLANT Check the coolant level inside the coolant ex...

Page 74: ...s PAINTED SURFACES The painted exterior surfaces of your S 7LS aircraft have a durable and long lasting finish No polishing of buffing will be required under normal conditions It is recommended to kee...

Page 75: ...odel S 7LS COURIER Required Placards and Markings REVISION A May 8 2007 8 1 SECTION 8 REQUIRED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Airspeed Indicator Markings 8 2 Powerplant Instrument Markin...

Page 76: ...with flaps retracted Upper limit is maximum structural cruising speed Marking IAS Value or Range mph Meaning Yellow Arc 97 128 Operation must be conducted with caution and in smooth air only Red Line...

Page 77: ...Aft fuselage enclosure cabin 4 In full view of the pilot on the instrument panel 5 Aft fuselage enclosure cabin 6 Right door besides door lock lever 7 Left door besides door lock lever 8 On floor boa...

Page 78: ...ment panel 21 All range markings on instrument front face as shown 22 Passenger Warning on lower left side of instrument panel THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AI...

Page 79: ...OR AVIATION GASOLINE 100LL GRADE AVIATION FUEL BLUE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE ENGINE OPERATORS MANUAL WARNING SEE MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING AVIATION FUE...

Page 80: ...s and Markings Original Issue March 3 2005 8 6 0 1 4 1 2 21 3 4 18 OIL PRESS RADIO GPS STARTER 15 0 1 4 1 2 17 OIL TEMP EMRG COM 16 13 1 1 3 4 14 INTERCOM TRANSPO ENG INSTR TRIM 20 19 CHT ELT OUTPUT M...

Page 81: ...Section 9 Model S 7LS COURIER Supplementary Information Revision A May 8 2007 9 1 SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Familiarization Flight Procedures 9 3 Pilot Operating Advis...

Page 82: ...SORIES The S 7LS shall only be operated by pilots with proper tailwheel training It is recommended to carry weight in the baggage compartment up to the max loading of 50 lb if the airplane is occupied...

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