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Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA 

FK Lightplanes 

Revision 6 

System Description 

page 7-1 

 

 

 

7.

 

Systems Description 

7.1.

 

General 

The  FK  9  is  a  two-seat  high  wing  ultralight  aircraft  with  aerodynamic 
steering.  It  is  available  in  tricycle  or  tailwheel  configuration.  The  wing  has 
flaps  which  can  be  set  to  three  positions.  The  nosewheel  /  tailwheel  is 
steerable and connected to the rudder pedals. The aircraft is equipped with 
dual controls. 

7.2.

 

Instrument Panel 

The  instrument  panel  contains  all  required  flight  and  engine  instruments. 
This  picture  shows  a  more  advanced  equipment  configuration.  Different 
instrument options are available on request. 

 

 

1  Headphone socket 

5  Speed indicator 

9  Radio 

2  Electric panel 

6  Altimeter 

10  Transponder 

3  EFIS 

7  MID 

   

4  EMS 

8  GPS 

 
Controls to operate flaps, brakes and trim are located at the center console. 
 
 
 

Содержание FK 9 ELA

Страница 1: ...lation type DPR 133 Annex V This manual must be carried in the aircraft at all times Serial Nr ____ This is the Pilot s operating manual and approved flight manual Manual Nr 9 ____ 1ELA E Manufacturer...

Страница 2: ...ed from our website Check our website regularly as automatic update by mail is not assured FK Lightplanes REVISIONS The following table contains a list of valid pages This table will be updated with e...

Страница 3: ...2 3 1 9 1 12 12 3 2 8 1 09 12 3 3 8 1 09 12 4 1 10 1 05 13 4 2 10 1 05 13 4 3 10 1 05 13 4 4 4 1 04 11 4 5 1 1 12 09 4 6 1 1 12 09 4 7 7 1 02 12 4 8 4 1 04 11 5 1 3 1 02 11 5 2 6 1 12 11 6 1 7 1 02 12...

Страница 4: ...tions and Terminology 1 3 2 LIMITATIONS 2 1 2 1 General 2 1 2 2 Airspeed Limitations 2 1 2 3 Airspeed Indicator Markings 2 2 2 4 Power Plant Limitations 2 2 2 5 Propeller 2 3 2 6 Weights 2 4 2 7 C G L...

Страница 5: ...nerator Fault Overvoltage 3 1 3 5 Glide 3 1 3 6 Emergency Landing 3 2 3 7 Strong Vibrations 3 2 3 8 Steering Problems 3 2 3 9 Flap Failure 3 2 3 10 Engine Carburetor Fire 3 3 3 11 Fire and Smoke Elect...

Страница 6: ...Go 4 8 4 13 After Landing Parking 4 8 5 PERFORMANCE 5 1 5 1 General 5 1 5 2 Takeoff Distance 5 1 5 3 Cruise Performance 5 2 5 4 Service Ceiling 5 2 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6 1 6 1 General 6 1 6 2 Basic...

Страница 7: ...11 Fuel System 7 7 7 12 Brakes 7 14 7 13 Heating and Ventilation 7 14 7 14 Electrical System 7 14 7 15 Pitot Static System 7 16 8 HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 8 1 General 8 1 8 2 Ground Hand...

Страница 8: ...red Tools 8 6 8 14 Weighing 8 6 8 15 Mounting Maintenance of the Rescue System 8 7 8 16 Assembly of the Aircraft 8 7 9 SUPPLEMENTS 9 1 9 1 General 9 1 9 2 Engine Manual 9 1 9 3 Rescue System 9 1 9 4 A...

Страница 9: ...safety practices servicing and maintenance requirements contained in this manual are considered mandatory for the continued airworthiness of the airplane All values in this manual are based on ICAO S...

Страница 10: ...Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA FK Lightplanes Revision 4 General page 1 2 1 1 Airplane Three Side View...

Страница 11: ...t which application of full available aerodynamic control will not overstress the airplane VRA Maximum speed in turbulence VNE Never exceed speed is the speed limit that must not be exceeded at any ti...

Страница 12: ...by its arm Airplane center of gravity C G The point at which an airplane would balance if sus pended Its distance from the reference datum is found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of...

Страница 13: ...aximum speed VFE for the respective flap setting based on a weight of 472 5 kg Flap pos VS VFE Remark 2 65 km h 105 km h short field landing 1 70 km h 117 km h takeoff normal landing 0 75 km h 230 km...

Страница 14: ...ow radial at VA 151 km h maneuvering speed yellow arc VRA to VNE 184 to 230 km h Junkers Rescue 184 to 215 km h operate with caution only in smooth air red radial at VNE 230 km h Junkers Rescue 215 km...

Страница 15: ...re than 1 turn in reverse direction allow air to be injested into the valve train Action 1 It is forbidden to spun the prop in reverse direction for more than 1 turn 2 Inspection for correct venting o...

Страница 16: ...e regarding spins In the light aircraft ultralight category spinning is strictly prohibited and is not required to demonstrate during flight test program Despite this all FK aircraft have also been te...

Страница 17: ...s 2 9 Flight Load Factors positive negative Maximum load factor at VA 4g 2g Maximum load factor at VNE 4g 1 5g Maximum load factor with flaps down 2g 0g 2 10 Kind of Operation The FK 9 is approved as...

Страница 18: ...ng date Empty weight Poss load including fuel Cockpit rear section Type placard metal Door handles inside outside OPEN CLOSE Fuel selector s in flow direction fuel Fuel selector s closed position clos...

Страница 19: ...y 60 Minutes max 15 Ltr difference between tanks Don t open both in Flight Remove generator fuse in case of extra current This aeroplane is approved for day VFR only in non icing conditions All aeroba...

Страница 20: ...gency landing perform respective procedure 3 3 Fuel Pressure Low In the event of a fuel pressure low indication switch ON the electrical fuel pump ROTAX only Select fullest tank Wingtank only 3 4 Gene...

Страница 21: ...indication remains valid during slip Touchdown should be achieved at minimum speed 3 7 Strong Vibrations Caused by engine or propeller Ignition OFF Airspeed reduce Emergency landing perform respectiv...

Страница 22: ...e FK 9 does not enter a spin out of a slowly initiated stall Spin recovery if a spin is entered inadvertently Power idle Stick neutral Full rudder opposite to direction of spin Flaps up Wings level Ai...

Страница 23: ...um structures 4 3 Preflight Inspection During preflight inspection the aircraft must be inspected for its general condition Snow ice frost and dirt must be removed completely from the aircraft as they...

Страница 24: ...and rudder must be checked for damage In cold and moist weather conditions the ceconite can loose tension If there is no structural damage it can be carefully treated with a hair dryer to bring up th...

Страница 25: ...ncl drain clear 15 Wing bolts secured 16 Aileron hinge secured 17 Balance weight tight no play 18 Left wing clean no damage 19 Left strut bolts secured no damage pitot tube clear cover removed 20 Left...

Страница 26: ...pin removed Battery switch ON Ignition ON Electrical fuel pump ON ROTAX only Choke ROTAX only pull cold engine only Parking Brake set Throttle idIe ROTAX hot engine throttle Prop area CLEAR Starter en...

Страница 27: ...ntrols check Trim set Doors closed and locked end of seatbelts inside the cockpit Oil temperature min 50 C CHT min 60 C 4 7 Takeoff Brakes apply Throttle advance slowly to full power Manifold pressure...

Страница 28: ...l CHT remains below 115 C 4 9 Cruise ROTAX SMART Oil temperature max 130 C max 140 C CHT max 120 C max 105 C Speed as required Trim set Fuel monitor Wingtanks switch tanks at least every 60 min max 15...

Страница 29: ...fuel pump ON ROTAX only On final reduce speed to 95 km h flaps set Pos 2 Speed 90 to 95 km h rain 5 km h Short prior touchdown not to early start flare to achieve touchdown at minimum speed Throttle...

Страница 30: ...Throttle advance slowly to full power at 90 to 100 km h rotate Speed 100 km h Clear of obstacles at safe altitude Flaps up Electrical fuel pump OFF ROTAX only Speed 120 km h 4 13 After Landing Parkin...

Страница 31: ...urface takeoff weight 472 5kg flaps pos 1 Propeller Engine Takeoff run to 15m Height Junkers ROTAX 912 UL 120m 230m Warp Duc ROTAX 912 UL 120m 230m Kremen ROTAX 912 UL 110m 200m Sportprop ROTAX 912 UL...

Страница 32: ...at least 5 5 4 Service Ceiling The maximum Altitide in ISA conditions is Engine ceiling ROTAX 912 UL 14500ft 4420m ROTAX 912 ULS 16000ft 4877m M160 60 KW 15000ft 4572m M160 74 KW 16000ft 4877m Please...

Страница 33: ...nd landing An aft C G may cause instability inadvertent stall or even spin The pilot in command must assure prior to each takeoff that the aircraft is operated within the certified weight and balance...

Страница 34: ...ity in m inch CG M G TW total weight WF weight front WR weight right WL weight left TW WL WR L WF L inch m X 2 1 Tricycle TW L WA L WL WR inch m X 2 1 Tailwheel WA weight aft Arms Datum wing leading e...

Страница 35: ...119 1 L 2 0 527 62 77 Nose wheel WF 45 8 L 1 0 854 39 11 Empty weight Empty weight C G data 285 0 31 86 95 Pilot s 150 L 3 0 45 67 5 Fuel fuselage 10 L 4 1 05 10 5 Fuel wing 0 L 6 0 21 0 Baggage 5 L...

Страница 36: ...osewheel tailwheel is steerable and connected to the rudder pedals The aircraft is equipped with dual controls 7 2 Instrument Panel The instrument panel contains all required flight and engine instrum...

Страница 37: ...System Warnings Time Voltage Handling MID increase value up Set short press 1 beep acknowledge long press 2 beeps page change decrease value down Screen Rotation splash screen callsign time to next ma...

Страница 38: ...be set to the desired checklist pressing Set executes the selection the handling of the checklist itself works similar the checklist page will be left after completion of all items of the list or by...

Страница 39: ...LIB TANK EMPTY Y N Y calibrates the fuel sensor to empty tank CALIB TANK FULL Y N Y calibrates the fuel sensor to full tank TANK VOLUME xxxl set tank volume no fuel display if 0 entered RESERVE VOLUME...

Страница 40: ...tion The system is activated by pulling the red handle at the center console as an option the handle is installed behind the pilot s heads The safety pin must be removed before flight The safety pin s...

Страница 41: ...ere is one baggage compartment aft of the pilots seats accessible from the outside by a cargo door It has a maximum capacity of 35 kg with wingtanks and 20 kg with fuselage tanks installed Smaller ite...

Страница 42: ...tem The FK 9 ELA is equipped either with fuselage Option 1 or with wing tanks Option 2 There is one engine mounted mechanical fuel pump normally providing fuel to the ROTAX engine Additionally there i...

Страница 43: ...Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA FK Lightplanes Revision 5 System Description page 7 8 Option 1 Fuselage Tanks...

Страница 44: ...rain by putting an extra cover on top of the cap when the aircraft is parked Additional Wingtanks with fuselage tanks installed optional Additional flexible fueltanks capacity 20 Liter each can be ins...

Страница 45: ...Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA FK Lightplanes Revision 5 System Description page 7 10...

Страница 46: ...and vents are on top of the wings Fuel feeding to the engine is similar to option 1 Fuel must be used from one tank at a time For takeoff and landing the fullest tank must be used The drain valve is l...

Страница 47: ...Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA FK Lightplanes Revision 8 Systems Description page 7 12...

Страница 48: ...Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA FK Lightplanes Revision 9 Systems Description page 7 13 Fuel System Version Wing Tanks Italy only...

Страница 49: ...ol light lights up above 1800 RPM or MID MIP gives a warning shut off all electrical equipment not required for flight as the battery is not being correctly charged by the alternator and will quickly...

Страница 50: ...planes Revision 9 Systems Description page 7 15 Fuses Only fuses with time lag should be installed Main Panel Ext Power Pump Eng Instr Generator Navigation Radio 2A 8A 500mA 500mA 2A 2A Additional Pan...

Страница 51: ...atic There is one static port on the left hand side of the fuselage During preflight check it must be assured that it is clear The drain line is optional mandatory in Italy Pitot There is one unheated...

Страница 52: ...n a trailer For details consult the manufacturer 8 3 Cleaning A clean surface is very important for aircraft performance Therefore the whole aircraft and especially the leading edges of the wings and...

Страница 53: ...rst 2 10 25 flight hours The regular maintenance intervals are 100 200 500 flight hours or every year every 2 every 4 years Engine maintenance must be performed additionally according to the respectiv...

Страница 54: ...Airplane Manual FK 9 ELA FK Lightplanes Revision FE Handling Serv Maint page 8 3 insert maintenance schedule FK 9 Airframe DIN A4 here...

Страница 55: ...Surface Angle Angle Tolerance Elevator Up 25 2 0 Down 11 2 1 Rudder Right 18 2 1 Left 18 2 1 Aileron Flaps 10 Up 20 1 1 Down 17 2 1 Flaps Position 0 10 1 1 Position 1 5 1 1 Position 2 30 1 1 8 9 Jacki...

Страница 56: ...Dismantle airframe including wings tailplane Secure controls Dismount wheel fairings to avoid damages Dismantle propeller Disconnect electric circuits dismantle fuses and battery De install shock sen...

Страница 57: ...e cockpit covers consoles floor 5 skin 8 11 Materials for minor repairs Repairs at the subsidiary structure may be performed by the owner however it is recommended to consult the manufacturer or a cer...

Страница 58: ...e doors must be removed or closed IMPORTANT for wing assembly unfold the wing with the leading edge facing downwards turn the wing into its normal position and push it towards the fuselage with wingta...

Страница 59: ...available Check the function of all flight controls and flaps To disassemble the aircraft follow above mentioned steps in reverse order observe the following steps If required remove the elevator tips...

Страница 60: ...is supplied with every aircraft Specifications of this manual are part of the airplane manual and must be observed The equipment is installed according the manual and checked for proper operation 9 5...

Страница 61: ...110 km h flaps 1 or 130 km h flaps up Watch CHT and oil temperature carefully If required increase towing speed and reduce power If temperatures do not stabilize 5 C below limits discontinue tow for s...

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