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SECTION 2
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
LIMITATIONS
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 19
2 LIMITATIONS
2.1 General
The limitations section of this AOI outlines the various operating limitations, instrument function and
placards necessary for the safe operation of this aircraft, engine and standard equipment.
2.2 Airspeed Limitations
PERFORMANCE
Arrow
Arrow K
Merlin
Comments
kts
85
85
66
mph
98
98
76
Never Exceed Speed (Vne) indicated
km/h
157
157
122
Do not exceed this
speed in any
operation.
Manoeuvring Speed (Va) indicated
kts
80
73
66
Never exceed in turbulent air
mph
92
84
76
km/h
148
135
122
Do not make full or
abrupt control
movements above
this speed.
Table 1 Section 2 Airspeed Limitations
2.3 Airspeed Indicator markings
The standard pressure airspeed indicator on the left side of the dash has multiple red radial markings
indicating V
ne
for the wing base combinations. The pilot should be aware of the combination of wing and
base and be familiar with the appropriate V
ne
marking.
2.4 Power Plant Limitations
2.4.1 Engine
POWER PLANT
Make
Rotax
Model
912 UL
Power
80 Hp
Type
4 Stroke - 1211cc
Ignition System
Dual Electronic
No Cylinders
4
Electric Start
Standard
Reduction Ratio / Gearbox ratio
2.43:1