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Savage Cub Australian Flight Manual    © X-Air Australia 2008    Release 1.2     Page 1 of 40 

 

Savage Cub 

 

Flight Manual 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Aircraft Type & Model: Savage Cub 912 100hp 

Aircraft Registration Number:  24-5360 

Aircraft Serial Number: 08-0123 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Zlin Aviation  S.R.O.   2. Kvetna  N.685   763 61  Napajedla   Czech Republic 

www.zlinaero.com

   +420 5779 41250   

[email protected]

 

Summary of Contents for Savage Cub 912 100 hp

Page 1: ...age 1 of 40 Savage Cub Flight Manual Aircraft Type Model Savage Cub 912 100hp Aircraft Registration Number 24 5360 Aircraft Serial Number 08 0123 Zlin Aviation S R O 2 Kvetna N 685 763 61 Napajedla Cz...

Page 2: ...Savage Cub Australian Flight Manual X Air Australia 2008 Release 1 2 Page 2 of 40...

Page 3: ...ls 13 Limitations 14 Type of Operation 14 Airspeed Limitations 14 Weights and Loading 15 Powerplant Limitations 15 Other Limitations 15 Authorised Manoeuvres and Associated Limitations 15 Engine Start...

Page 4: ...r Landing 25 Fuelling 25 Propeller Care 26 Noise Abatement 26 Emergency Procedures 27 Airspeeds for Emergency Operation 27 Operational Checklists 28 Engine Failures 28 Engine Failure Immediately After...

Page 5: ...gine Manufacturer Rotax Engine Output HP 100 HP Engine Model Rotax 912 ULS Engine Serial Number 5650105 Propeller Manufacturer Propeller Type and Model GT Tonini Propeller Diameter 182 cm Propeller Se...

Page 6: ...lian Flight Manual X Air Australia 2008 Release 1 2 Page 6 of 40 XCOM VHF Radio Garmin 327 Digital Transponder GME 3220 UHF Radio AirGizmo GPS Mount System 83730069 VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Transponder A...

Page 7: ...inserted as directed These amendments will be issued on coloured pages and will take precedence over the stated affected page It is the owner s responsibility to incorporate in this manual all such am...

Page 8: ...rmal Operating Speed This speed shall not normally be exceeded Operations above the Normal Operating Speed shall be conducted with caution and only in smooth air VA Manoeuvring Speed Maximum for manoe...

Page 9: ...onsumed per hour NMPL Nautical Miles Per Litre The distance in nautical miles which can be expected per litre of fuel consumed at a specific engine power setting and or flight configuration g The acce...

Page 10: ...Savage Cub Australian Flight Manual X Air Australia 2008 Release 1 2 Page 10 of 40 Three View Drawing...

Page 11: ...weight pilot passenger luggage with full fuel 219 Kg 203 Kg Max wing loading 39 4 Kg 39 4 Kg Load factor 6 3 6 3 Speeds VNE 111 knots Max speed straight and level 101 knots Cruising speed 75 91 knots...

Page 12: ...the fuel level is visible to both pilots The wing is covered with aeronautical 90 g treated fabric skin The flaps can be set to 3 different positions with a maximum extension of 35 degrees There are t...

Page 13: ...agnetos Starter switch Heater knob OPTION Fuses and other switches are fitted depending on equipment specifications Instruments Air Speed Indicator Variometer Altimeter Compass Slip indicator Oil pres...

Page 14: ...pment Observance of these operating limitations is required The aeroplane shall be operated so that limitations and instructions included in this section are observed Type of Operation Day VFR unless...

Page 15: ...only in still air Red Line 111 VNE Weights and Loading Maximum takeoff weight 560 Kg Maximum landing weight 560 Kg Powerplant Limitations Instrument Yellow Arc Green Arc Red Radial Line Arc Oil temp...

Page 16: ...ation The following speeds are based on a maximum weight 560 Kg and may be used for any lesser weight Takeoff Knots Take off 1st Stage Flap 35 Short Field Takeoff 1st Stage Flap 32 When Clear obstacle...

Page 17: ...cklist Procedures Pre flight Inspection Prior to flight the aircraft should be inspected in accordance with the following checklists and in the sequence shown in the following diagram NOTE Visually ch...

Page 18: ...ing Control for damages 2 Main Wheel Tyres Check for security Proper tyre inflation wear or damage 3 Wing Mount Bolts and Struts Check for security 6 Nose 1 Propeller Spinner Check for nicks security...

Page 19: ...E 2 Seatbelts Harness ADJUST LOCK 3 Fuel Shutoff Valve ON 4 Radio Intercom OFF 5 Brakes TEST SET 6 Set Instruments Instruments SET Starting Engine Cold Engine 1 Carburettor Heat COLD IF PRESENT 2 Chok...

Page 20: ...F the No 2 Ignition watching for the RPM drop RPM drop should not exceed 200 RPM on either system If drop is excessive shut down determine the reason Switch No 2 Ignition ON NOTE During the check with...

Page 21: ...nd to hold balanced wings The directions will be held by correctly use of vertical rudder Take off The take off methods depend on various coefficients height and distance of the next obstacle kind of...

Page 22: ...ble to hold the direction by coordinating the ailerons and the rudder After Take Off At a safe altitude decrease the engine RPM and monitor the speed Operate the airplane as necessary retract the flap...

Page 23: ...39 knots and start to flare at about 2 m Remember that the stalling speed with full loading is in this case 31 knots Land on all 3 wheels Landing with Cross Wind Use the wing method into the wind joy...

Page 24: ...l flight phases and normally only require mild moves of joystick At higher speed there are higher forces therefore the airplane reactions will be stronger Avoid sudden moves of the control stick to av...

Page 25: ...nots 2 Wing flaps 2 stage 3 Touchdown Three point 4 Braking Minimum required Short Field Landing 1 Airspeed 38 knots 2 Wing Flaps FULL DOWN below 60 knots 3 Power REDUCE to idle as obstacle is cleared...

Page 26: ...ovided at the fuel filler before removing the fuel cap Before first flight of the day and after each refuelling use a sampler cup and drain a small quantity of fuel from the fuel drain valve check for...

Page 27: ...tarting the Engine from External Power Source Where it is necessary to start the engine from an external power source Remove Battery Access Door Place jumper leads directly on battery terminals ensuri...

Page 28: ...eoff Run 1 Throttle ldle 2 Brakes Apply 3 Ignition Switches OFF 4 Master Switch OFF Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 1 Move the control stick FORWARD to maintain Airspeed 40 knots at least 2 F...

Page 29: ...rt not RPM max power Fire Fire during Start on Ground 1 Cranking CONTINUE to get a start that would suck the flames and accumulated fuel through the carburettor and into the engine If engine starts 2...

Page 30: ...s cabin air OPEN THE CABIN DOOR If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight 4 Master Switch ON 5 Fuses CHECK for faulty circuit DO NOT reset or replace 6 Radio Elec...

Page 31: ...s Secure 3 Approach High winds heavy seas INTO wind Light winds heavy swells parallel to swells 4 Wing Flaps Full Flap 5 Touchdown Near Stall Speed Ditch must be done first with the tail 6 Face Cushio...

Page 32: ...ts Observe for signs of spilt oil on cowls windscreen and wing surface If strong smell of oil and oil appearing on airframe reduce power to minimum to sustain level flight and proceed to nearest landi...

Page 33: ...ineering contractor CG Determination To terminate the CG and using the plane on the limits is necessary to known following dates weight of empty airplane empty airplane moment according to the basic l...

Page 34: ...er kg 253 cm 6 baggage compartment kg 307 cm 7 tail wheel kg 593 cm TOT TOT METHOD Calculate the dead weights These dead weights are multiplied with index and the result are the moments Now count up t...

Page 35: ...automatically calculated CG Allowable limit is Green 192 5 Safe to fly Outside CG range is Red 206 2 Do not fly Aircraft is overweight 206 2 Do not fly Acceptable range of CG from 188 cm to 205cm wit...

Page 36: ...re weight of the airplane it would be exactly equal if there were no air loads acting on the fuselage or tail surfaces Instead of giving this value in pounds the term load factor is used The load fact...

Page 37: ...etal force to overcome the centrifugal forces tending to produce straight and level flight This load must be great enough to overcome the pull of gravity as well as the centrifugal force The load fact...

Page 38: ...e banked turns based on the 33 knots stalling speed of the Piper Special Trainer Angle of Wings to Horizontal Increase in Normal Stalling Speed Actual Stalling Speed 0 degrees 10 degrees 20 degrees 30...

Page 39: ...g in adverse weather conditions unless you have the proper training and the necessary instruments Instrument flying is a highly developed science Don t pioneer 7 THOU SHALL MAKE USE OF THY CARBURRETOR...

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