BELLANCA CITABRIA PILOT'S OPERATING MANUAL

• • • . • • Ilmle1ma n .145 MPH CAS Loop or Clover Leaf. .140 MPH CAS Split S. 80 MPH CAS , • • • • Snap Roll • 85 MPH CAS Verti ca 1 Reverse 85 MPH CAS • , • Cuban Eight. . • .145 MPH CAS • . " • • • • • , . , , • , Spins • .Slow Deceleration Inverted Flight (7KCAB Only) .limited to 2 Minutes REQUIRED· PLACARDS In Fun Vie w Of Pilot Operations Limitation Card (Includes all limitations listed in this Section in addition to weight and balance information) In Baggage Compartment "Maximum Baggage 100 Lbs." - On Forward Left Side Window "Do Not Open Above 130 MPH" Above Fuel Shutoff Rod .. Fue 1 35 Gal. Usable - Down On" On Emergency Door Release Handle "Emergency Door Release - Pull Pin, Pull Handle" 1-4 Citabria PLACARDS (Continued) Top Half Cabin Door - Forward (Split-type door only) "Do Not Exceed 90 MPH With Door Open" Right Window Sill (When folding rear seat is installed) "Seat Back Restrainer Cable Must Be Connected Before Flight Unless Control Stick Is Removed" Adjacent To Strobe Light Switch "Turn Off Strobe Lights When Taxiing In Vicinity Of Other Aircraft Or During Flight Through Clouds. Fog. or Haze. Standard Position Lights To Be On For All Night Operations." On Radio Panel (If radio installed) "compass Calibrated. W1th Radiu On" On Fuel Caps "Fuel 80/87 Octane 18 Gals." On Instrument Panel "Occupy Front Seat When Flying Solo" Acrobatic Maneuvers Limitation Card (See "Maneuvers" this Section) On Battery Access Panel "Service Battery Every 50 Hrs. Of Nonna1 Flight. Service Every 10 Hrs. Of Acrobatic Flight." r Citabria 1-5 ENGINE FIRE DURING START • 2-3 . 2-3 . 2-4 . 2-4 . 2-7 FIRE. SECTION II EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INDEX . • • • • • • • • • • GENERAL 2-1 . • . . . • • • • • • . 2-2 . 2-2 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT. . 2-2 • ELECTRICAL FIRE. • • • . • ALTERNATOR/ELECTRICAL FAILURE ENGINE MALFUNCTION. • . . • • . ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKE-OFF ENGINE AIR RESTART . • • • . • • . . . 2-4 PARTIAL POWER LOSS/ROUGH RUNNING 2-5 • • • • • • . • ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE INDICATIONS. 2-5 . LANDING EMERGENCIES 2-5 . . • . . . . . • . . . • PRECAUTIONARY LANDING APPROACH 2-5 . . . . • . • FORCED LANDING (COMPLETE POWER FAILURE). 2-6 DITCHING 2-6 • • • • • . . • UNUSUAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS 2-7 . SEVERE TURBULENCE. . . 2-7 . STALLS . • • • • . . • . 2-7 SPINS. • . • • • • • . INFLIG HT OVERSTRESS . • . 2-8 EMERGENCY EXIT/B'm OUT 2-8 • • GENERAL This section covers the recommended procedures to follow during emer gency and adverse flight conditions. As it is not possible to define every type of emergency that may occur, it is the pilot's responsibility to use sound judgement based on personal experience and knowledge of the aircraft to determine the best course of action. It is considered mandatory that the pilot be familiar with this entire manual, in particular, the "Emergency Procedures" section prior to f1 ight. NOTE All airspeeds in this section are indicated air speeds (lAS) unless stated otherwise. Citabria 2-1 4) FIRE ENGINE If " , FIRE DURING START the fire is believed to be confined (result of flooding enJir;"l; Continue cranking engine with starter Mixture Control - IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle FUll OPEN to the intake or exhaust system 1) 2) 3) 4) Inspect aircraft thoroughly for damage and cause prior to restart If fire persists or is not limited to intake or exhaust system: 1) Mixture Control - IDLE CUT-OFF 2) Fuel Shut-Off Valve - OFF 3) Electrical and Magneto Switches - ALL OFF 4). Exit Aircraft 5) Direct fire extinguisher through the bottom of the nOse cowl or through the cowl inspection door ENGINE rIRE HI FLIGHT 1) Mixture Control - IDLE CUT-OFF 2) Fuel Shut-Off Valve - OFF 3) Electrical and Magneto Switches - ALL OFF Cabin Heat - OFF front and rear 5) Use hand fire extinguisher if available 6) Land illlllediately using "Forced Landing Procedures" WARNING Do not attempt to restart engine. 2-2 Citabria 21) ) 2-3 An electrical fire is insulation. Electrica and ventilation ELECTRICAL FIRE usually indicated by an odor of hot or burning 1 Switches - ALL OFF (leave magneto swi tches ON.) Air Vents/Windows - OPEN if necessary for smoke removal 3) 4) Use hand fire extinguisher if available If fire continues. land immediately If fire/smoke stops and electrical power is required for the renrinder of the flight. turn the master switch atl followed by the desired circuit switch. Allow sufficient time between turning on each switch in order that the faulty circuit may be located and switched OFF. ALTERNATOR/ELECTRICAL FAILURE An alternator failure 1s indicated by a steady discharge on the alilueter. 1) Master Switch - CYCLE in attempt to reset the overvoltage relay. 2) If excessive battery discharge continues. turn OFF all nonessential electrical equipment to conserve battery power. 3) Land as soon as practical as the battery will furnish electrical power for a limited time only. If only one circuit (e.g. Radio) appears to be inoperative. rensve and replace the sus pected fuse with a spare of the same amperage rating. The spare fuses are located above the regular fuses in use. NOTE Engine operation is unaffected by a complete electrical system failure with the exception of the engine starter. Citabria 1) 6) 8) ENGINE MALFUNCTION ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKE-OFF If sufficient run‘/ay remains: 1) Throttle - CLOSED 2) Land using maxim’ braking after touc“down. if airborne and insufficient runway remains for landing, attempt an engine ,'estart if sufficient altitude permi ts: Fue 1 Shut-Off Valve - CHECK ON 2) ”Iixture Control - FULL RICH 3) Carburetor/Alternate Air - FULL HOT 4) Magneto Swit ches - BOTH ON (Up) 5) Fuel Boost Pump - ON (7KCAB Only) If no restart is possible: 1) Select most favorable landing area a“ead 2) Flaps - FULL DOWN (7GCBC) WARNING Maintain flying speed at all times and do not attempt to turn back toward t“e runway unless sufficient altitude “as been achieved. ENGINE AIR RESTART 1) Maintain Airspeed - 65 MPH minimum recommended 2) Magneto Switches - BOTH ON (Up) 3) Fuel Boost Pump - ON (7KCAB ONLY) 4) flixture - FUll RICH or as required at high altitude 5) Fuel Shut-Off Valve - CHECK ON Carburetor/Alternate Air - FULL HOT 7) Engine Primer - CHECK OFF If restart not possible. change throttle. mixture. primer, magneto, carburetor/alternate air heat settings. in attempt to restart 9) Follow "Forced Landing Procedure" if unable to restart NOTE The engine starter the engine stop windmil1in•. 2-4 Citabria may be engaged in flight should PARTIAL POWER L OSS/ROUGH RUNNING 1) Follow the engine air restart procedures 2) Land as "'Soon as practical using "Precautionary Landing Approach" procedures Carburetor icing is indicated if a gradual RPM loss is noticed. The carburetor/alternate air should be FULL HOT as long as suspected icing conditions exist. ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE INDICATIONS Oil pressure and temperature problems are usually related with one affecting the other. Before any drastic action is taken, cross check other engine instruments and control settings in an attempt to deter mine the source of the problem. High oil temperature is generally a result of loss of oil, overheating (note CHT if available) or a malfunctioning oil cooler by-pass valve. If the situation remains unchecked, oil pressure usually drops resulting in possible engine damage. Power should be reduced while maintaining cruise airspeed; place mixture in FULL RICH position and land as soon as practica1. Little or no oil pressure is usually caused by a failed pressure relief valve, pump, loss of oil, clogged oil line. high oil temperature or a defective gauge. A landing should be made as soon as practical using minimum RPM changes. Plan a "Precautionary Landing Approach" as com plete engine failure is possible at any time. LANDING EMERGENCIES PRECAUTIONARY LANDING APPROACH A precautionary landing approach should be used whenever power is still available but a complete power failure is considered llllninent. Maintain a higher and closer pattern than normal in attempt to remain in glidinCj. distance of the intended touchdown pOint. Use the nonnal landing . procedures in addition: 1) Airspeed 65 MPH recommended (60 MPH minimum) - 2) Throttle - CLOSED when in gliding distance of runway 3) Flaps - La4ER AS NEEDED in increase approach descent angl e (7GCBC) r NOTE Slipping the aircraft by cross controlling the rudder and,aileron£wil1 increase the rate of descent both with or witbout f laps. If a 'cross wind exists, place the lower wing into the wind. Citabl'ia 2-5 FORCED LANDING (Complete POI½er Failure) If the engine cannot be restarted in flight. trill! the aircraft to the rec¾nended glide speed. Remain within gliding distance of the intene point of landing. Maintain a higher and closer pattern than normal making allowance for wind. Additional altitude can be lost by extending flaps or slipping the air craft. Diving the aircraft in an attempt to lose altitude when flying into a headwind will only increase the required landing distance. 1) Airspeed - Ma Inta1n 60-65 11PH 2) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF 3) Fuel Shut-Off Valve - OFF 4) Master Switch - ON 5) Flaps - UP to increase glide range (7GCBC) 6) Rad io - MAYDAY 121.5 r1Hz 7) Attempt to position the aircraft approximate ly 1000 feet above ground level (AGL) ov¿r the intended point of landing or 500 feet when downwind and abeam the intended point of landing. 8) Electrical Switches - ALL OFF 9) On Final Approach a} Ait'speed - 65 MPH (60 MPH minimum) b} Flaps - '!)OWI-l after intended point of landing assured (7GCBC) 10) Touchdown with mj.nimum airspee'd (three, point full stall) if landing on rough terrain. NOTE If necessary, after aircraft has come to a complete stop. remove and activate the emergency locator transmitter from the aircraft for increased trans mitting range. orrclI I flG Should it become necessary to make a forced landing over water. follow the "Forced Landing Procedures" in addition to the following: 1) Cabin Side Door - JETTISON 2) Land into wind if high winds are evident or parallel to swells with ca 1m winds 3) Flaps - UP (allows higher nose attitude at touchdown) 4} Contact the water with nose high attitude 5) 00 HOT STALL prior to touchdown . ' . 6) After coming to complete stop - EXIT AIRCRAFT NOTE Aircraft cannot be depended on to provide floa tation after contacting the water. 2-6 Citabria 21 ) ) UNUSUAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS SEVERE TURBULENCE To prevent overstressing the aircraft do not exceed 120 MPII in rough air. To minimize personal discomfort, decrease the lAS below 80 MPH. Maintain a level flight attitude rather than flying by reference to the altimeter and airspeed indicator as the pitot-static instruments may become very erratic. STALLS The Citabria stall characteristics are conventional. The stall wal'ning horn, if installed, will proceed the actual stall by 5‰IO MPH depending on the amount of power used. There is sufficient aerodynamic buffeting preceeding the stall to provide the pilot with an adequate warning. Aileron control response in a fully stalled condition is marginal. Large aileron deflections will aggravate a near stalled r.ondition and their use is not recommended to maintain lateral control. The rudder is very effective and should be used for maintaining lateral control in a stalled condition with the ailerons placed in a neutra I position. To recover from a stall, proceed as follows: Nose Attitude - LOWER with forward movement of control stick Throttle - FULL OPEN simultaneously with control stick movement 3) Use rudder to maintain lateral control SPINS If a spin is inadvertently entered, immediate recovery should be initiated. The recovery procedure is as follows: 1) Throttle - CLOSED 2) Rudder - FULL DEFLECTION oppositŠ direction of rotation 3) Elevator - SL IGHTLY FORWARD OF NEUTRAL 4) Ailerons - NEUTRAL POSITION When rotation stops (1/2 - 1 turn after level flight attitude the airspeed wll1 attitude. recovery initiated ) 5) Rudder - NEUTRALIZE 6) Nose Attitude - RAISE smoothly to WARNING Ouring"the'"Spin I'ecovery, build very rapidly with"a nose low 00 not use full or abrupt elevator control movements. Cl tabria 2-7 INFLIGHT OVERSTRE SS Should an overstress occur due te' exceeding the airspeed or load facto limits. aerobatics should be terminated illl\1ediately. Fly at a reduced airspeed, (60 - 70 MPH) to a suitable landing point. DO NOT under any circumstances, make large control movements or subject tht! aircraft to additional G l oadings above that required for straight and level fligh After landing. the aircraft should be inspected by a mechanic prior to the next f1ight. HIERGENCY EXIT/BAll OUT 1) Throttle - CLOSED 2) Door - JETTISON using Emergency Jettison Handle Use the cabin door frame for support. Dive straight 3) out and slightly aft of wing struts. 4) Parachute - OPEN immediately when clear of aircraft NOTE Emergency ground exit is also possible through the left window. Citabria 2-8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • \ I • 3-3 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-9 SECTION III NORMAl OPERATIftG PROCEDURES INDEX • GENERAL 3-1 • • • . • • • • PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. 3-2 BEfORE STARTING r'- : STARTING. 3-4 STARTING (7KCAB ONLY) 3-4 TAXI. . • . • • . • . BEFORE TAKE-OFF 3-6 TAKE-OFF (Normal) TAKE-OFF (Obstacle) 3-7 • TAKE-OFF (Soft F ield) • CLIMB 3-7 • • • . • • • CRUISE. 3-8 • . • • • • AEROBATICS• • • • . DESCENT • • . • • • LANDING (Normal) . • LANDING (Obstacle). 3-10 SHUTDOWN. 3-10 GENERAL T his section covers all recolllllended normal operating procedures using a c hecklist format whenever possible with additional infor mation if further explanation is required. NOTE All recommended airspeeds in this section are INDICATED AIRSPEEDS (lAS) with the aircraft loaded to the maximum gross weight of 1650 lbs. Citabria 3-1 h) 3-2 a) g) PREFLIGHT I NSPEcnON 1) Cabin a) Cabin Door - CHECK condition, security b) Flight Controls - CHECK freedom of movement c) 14agneto and Electrical Switches - OFF (check operation of lights if required and stall warning system with respecti ve switches ON) d) Fuel Quantity Gauges - CHECK quantity e) f) Fllel Shut-Off Valve - ON Seat Belts - CHECK CONDITION - SECURE rear belt and harness if not in use g) Emergency Locator Transmitter - ARMED 2) Right Wing a) IÅing Root Fairing - CHECK secure b) Fhps - CHECK condition. freedom of movement. security 'UIlCBC) c) Aileron - CHECK condition, freedom of movement, security d) I-ling Tip and Light - CHECK condition e } I-ling and Struts - CHECK condition. security f) fie-Down - REMOVE 9) Pitot-Static Tube - CHECK unobstructed (visual check onl, h) Fuel - CHECK quantity. color, cap secure 3) Right l'lain Gear a) Chocks - REMOVE b) Tires - CHECK condition, inflation c) Brakes - CHECK condition, leakage 4) Nuse Section Hindshield - CHECK condition,- cleanl iness CHECK quantity. dip stick DRAIN g3scolator. CHECK a) b) Oil - secure c) Fuel leakage d) Engine Compartment - CHECK condition, leakage. etc. e) Cowling and Inspection Door - CHECK condition, security f) Propeller and Spinner - CHECK condition, security Air Filter - CHECK condition Landing Light - CHECK condition 5) left Main Gear Same 'as right main gear Citabria ') b) PREFLIGIIT INSPECTION (Continued) 6) Lef t ¤ling a) Same as right wing. in addition b) Fuel Vent - CHECK unobstructed c) Stall Warning Vane - CHECK freedom of movement (if installed) 7) Fuselage (left Side) a) Fabric - CHECK condition. oil, battery acid leakage, ptc. b) Windows - CHECK condition. cleanliness c) Fuel Belly Drain - DRAIN. CHECK leakage d) Radio Antenna(s) - CHECK secure 8) Empennage Horiz()ntal Stabilizer and Brace Wires - CII(CI* condition, security Vertical Stabil izer and Tai I light - CHECK condition c) Elevator. Trim Tab aud Rudder - CHECK condition, fl'c..,dom of movement, security d) Tail Wheel - CHECK condition, inflation, Si'r.IWity e) Tie-Oown - REMOVE 9) Fuselage (Right SHe) a) Same as fuse:lage left side (no fuel drain 011 ri9ht side) I:lEFOI:E START WG 1) Seat B()lts/Shoulder Harness - FASTENED 2) Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON 3) Brakes - SET - 4) Electrical Switches - OFF 5) Cabin Door CLOSED (windows as desired) - 1_ < r.i t"hY'i" 2) 6) 7) 8) 13) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) STARTHIG ( Except 7KCAB) Master Switch - ON Mayneto Switches - ON (2) Throttle - CRACKED OPEN (lIZ" 1") - Carburetor Air - COLO Mixture - FULL RICH 6j Pl'ime - AS REQUIRED, CHECK locked 7) Propeller - CLEAR, front and rear 8) Starter Button - PUSH. release after engine starts 9) Throttle - 1000 RPM 10) Oil P,"essure CHECK. must indicate pres sure within 30 seconds - maximum 11) Radio/Light Switches - AS DESIRED STARTING (7KCAB ONLY) 1) ôlaster S,õitch - ON Magneto S\öitches - ON (2) 3) Thrott1e - CRACKED OPEN (1/2" - 1") 4) Aiternate Air - COLO 5) MiAture - FULL RICH Fuel Boost Pump - ON until fuel pressure is indicated then OFF (priming) Mixture - IDLE CUT··OFF Propeller - CLEAR, front and rear 9) Stdrter - ENGAGE. re 1 ease after engi ne fi res 10) Mh,ture - FUll. RICH after engi ne fi res 11) Throttle - 1000-1200 RPM 12) Oil Pressure - CH[CK, must indicate pressure 11ithin 30 seconds maximum Radio/Light Switches - AS DESIRED The USc of the fuel primer will vary with each engine and temperature condition. If the engine is warm, little or no prime is required. During cold weather conditions, 4 6 priming strokes may be required - ÷Jith the 7KCAB, increase the priming time with the mixture control and fuel boost pump. CAUTION Do not overprilOe or excessively pump the throttle (carburetor accelerator pump) due to the resulting fire hazard. 3-4 Citabri a 56) ) reconl1lended the STARTlNG (Continued) To clear an engine that has been flooded due to excessive priming, proceed as follows: 1) Fuel Boost Pump - OFF (7KCAB only) 2) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF 3) Throttle - FULL OPEfÜ 4) Magneto Switches - OFF Starter - ENGAGE for several propeller revolutions Repeat normal starting procedures using no prime CAUTION Limit the use of the starter to 30 seconds duration maximum with a two minute cooling off period between each starter engagement. During cold weather operation, (below 20°F) it is that the engine be pre-heated by directing warm air through or":'ing in the bottom or front of the engine cowl. This practice \'Iill prolong the service life of the engine and starter. rllring ground operation, the mixture should be FULL RICII and the Cill"IHlret6r/alternate air COLO to insure good engine cooling and filtered air. Prolonged idle below 1000 RPÝI is not reco!l1l1ended due to plwJ fouling and insufficient cool ing air when the aircraft is 110t in lIIotion. TAXI Taxi operations during high winds requires the conventiona l use of the flight controls. With a head wind or quartering head wind, place the control stick full aft and into the wind. ÞIith a tail wind or quar tering tail wind, use the opposite procedures. The use OF the wheel brakes in conjunction ..lith the rudder will assist the pilot in main taining directional control. i• . . Citabl'ia 3-5 43)) 65) ) I) STARTING (Continued) To clear an engine that has been flooded due to excessive priming. proceed follows: as 2) Fuel Boost Pump - OFF (7KCAB only) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF Throttl e - FULL OPEN Magneto Switches - OFF Starter - ENGAGE for several propeller revolutions Repeat normal starting procedures using no prime Limit the use of the starter to 30 seconds duration maximum with a two minute cooling o f f period between each starter engagement. During cold weather operation. (below 200n it is rel;on"lended that the engine be pre-heated by directing warm air through the ol'Ñ:'ing in the bottom or front of the engine cowl. This practice will prolong the service life of the engine and starter. f:uring ground operation. the mixture should be fUll RICII and the carl1tll'et6r/alternate air COLO to insure good engine cooling and fiHe red air. Prolonged id1 e be I ow 1000 RPÒ1 is not reco!llllcndeu due to plug fouling and insufficient cooling air when the aircraft is not in lIIotion. TI\XI Taxi operations during high winds requires the conventiona l use of the flight controls. With a head wind or quartering head wind, place the control stick full aft and into the wind. ÓIith a tail wind or quar tering tail wind, use the opposite procedures. The use Of the wheel brakes in conjunction ÔIith the rudder will assist the pilot in main taining directional control. Citabl'; a 3-5 6 5 )) 3-L BEFORE TAKE-OFF I) Brakes - SET 2) Flight Controls" - CHECK freedom of movement, propel' operation 3) Elevator Trim - SET.take-off position II) Flight Instuments/Radio(s) - WECK and SET 5\ Fla ps - SET as desired (7GCBC only) 6) Fucl Shut-Off Valve - ON 7) Iûixture - FUll RICH (lean as required for high altitude) 8) Engine Instruments - CHECK. normal indications 9) Encline Run-lip - 1800 RP+t {Elevator Control - FULL DAcK} CHECK (200 RPM maximum drop, 50 RPM maximum differentia 1) b) Car'blll'etor/Alternate Air - CHECK operation then l'etul'n to COLD position c) Engine Instruments - C!lECK normal indications d) Throttle - 1000 RPM a) Magnetos 10) Fuel Boost Pump - ON (7KCAB only) 11) Cabin Door and Iüindows - CLOSED and LATCHED 12) Seat Belts/Shoulder flarness - FASTENED High power oreration (above 2200 RPN) and engine run-up should be lilaC< into the wind and kept to a minimum especially d\wing high temperatllr conditions. The, stick should also be held flJll aft to prevent the possibil ity of the aircraft nosing over. 1I\K[-OFF (Norma I) I) Fl aps - UP (7GCBC) 2) Throttle - FUll OPEN applying smoothly 3) Eng i ne Instruments - CHECK normal indications II) Attitude - RAISE TAll to level flight attitude Lift-Off - 55-60 ýIPH Cl imb - 75-80 þIPH Taÿe-off characteristics are conventional. It is recommended to rais. the tail \Āith the elevator as soon as poss 
le for better forwat'd visibility and directional control. CAUTION In the level flight attitude, the wheel brakes are very sensitive. It is recommended thal directional conh'ol be maintained with the use of the rudder only. Citabria 2) 3) TAKE-OFF (Normal) (Continued) During crosswind conditions, place the control stick into the wind (up wind aileron UP) and assume a tail high attitude with the elevator to prevent drifting or premature 11ft-off. High altitude take-offs are accomplished b y using the normal take-off procedures with the addition of leaning the mixture control for smooth engine operation. TAKE-OFF (Obstacle) Dud ng an obs tacle take-off. use the norma 1 take-off procedures with the following excepŸions: 1) Flaps·:- SET 140 (2nd notch, 7GCBC only)' lift-Off - 50-55 MPH Climb - 58 MPI (best angle of climb) until ·clear of obstacle TAKE-OFF (Soft Field) For soft fi e 1 d take-off. use the normal take-off procedures with the following exceptions: 1) Flaps - SET 140 (2nd notch 7GCBC only) 2) Attitude - TAll lOW but clear of ground 3) lift-Off - A SSIST using elevator 4) After lift-Off - lEVEL FLIGHT to obtain safe margin of airspeed prior to climb 5) Flaps - UP (7GCBC only) WARNING The aircraft will lift-off at very low lAS but continued climb-out b elow 58 MPH illlTlediately after take-off is not recolllTlended. ClHIB to .' 1) Throttle - FUll OPEN 2) Iixture - FUll RICH below 5000 feet 3) Airspeed - 75-80 MPH For maximum performance climbs, use full throttle and the following _conditions: BEST RAT E OF CLIMB BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB 1) 2) Flaps - UP Airspep.d - 69 MPH 1) 2) Flaps - 140 (2nd notch 7GCBC only) Airspeed - 58 MPII [....- I1 Ii Citabria 3-7 CRlfI SE 1) Level-Off - TRIM 2) Airspeed - ACCELERATE to desir-ed cruise airspeed 3) Throttle - SET RPM to. cruise power 4) Fuel Boost PÆÇp - OFF (7KCAB Only) 5) Mixture - LEAN when below 75% power The fuel mixture should be leaned at any altitude when below 75% of maximum power. Lean to peak EGT if equipped. If no EGT is installed. lean until engine roughness is noted then enrich until smooth. IÈARNING Range and endurance information is based on a properly leaned fuel mixture. Failure to lean the fuel mixture will increase fuel consumption appreciably. I\EROBATICS The Citabria is certified in the Acrobatic Category. However. this desirable capability also places a much greater deman.d ability, knowledge of the aircraft and current regulations. The fol- 10É/ing information is provided ·to make aerobatic flying enjoyable. with the utmost emphasis on safety. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Part 9171 specify the airspace and 3ltitudes required for aerobatic flight. The minimum altitude of 1500 FT AGL is the pilot's greatest safety factor and should not be r.ompromised. The wearing of approved parachutes is specified in Part 91.15. It is strongly recommended that parachutes always be worn during aeroba tic f11 ght. The Citabria structure is designe d to withstand a maximum load factor of +5 GiS and 2 G's at a maximum gross weight of 1650 Ibs. (includes - approximately 500 lbs. useful load) and below. A change in the gross \,eight <llso changes the effective load factor limit. To fly at reduced \1eights increases the safety factor and improves performance. To fly above 1650 Ibs. is not only prohibitive. but also greatly increases the changes of a serious overstress resulting in damage or possible stn:ctural failure. The Citabria exhibits excellent control response and.stability. Howeve to maintain this for aerobatic flight. the rear center of gravity (e.G. limit is critica1. The rear e.G. is therefore reduced when flying in the Acrobatic Category. This limit is specified in Section I. The , flight envelope in Section V also reflects this change. For thlS reaso baggage is NOT allowed during aerobatic flight. Also. all personal equipment (charts. flight computor, etc.) should be properly secured. Citabria 45) ) AEROBATICS (Continued) A person learning to fly must be taught how to do so safely. The sanœ holds true for a pilot learning aerobatics. To attempt an aerobatic manuever with no prior instruction is extremely dangerous and NOT recommended. Aerobatic fl ight places a greater demand on both the pilot and aircraft. A thorough pre-flight inspection/evaluation for both is considered essential. The pilot must know and abide by the I imitations of the aircraft and his own personal limitations as well. At the completion of the flight, iI post-fl ight inspection of the aircraft s hould also be conducted. If any discrepancies or doubts exist that concern airworth iness, consult a mechanic prior to the next flight. DESCENT 1) Mixture - FULL RICH 2} Throttle - REDUCE as desired 3) Airspeed - AS DESIRED The descent should be made with enough power to maintain cyl inder head and oil temperatures in green arc. If possible, avoid windmi1ling the engine with the propeller by reducing airspeed or increasing pOl-/er. LANDING (Norma1) 1) Seat and Shoulder Harness - FASTENED 2) Mixture - RICH 3) Fuel Boost Pump - ON (7KCAB) Brakes - CHECK FIRM (Park Brake - OFF) Flaps - AS DESI RED (7GCBC) 6) Approach Airspeed - 60-70 MPH 7) Throttle - AS DESIRED to control rate of descent 8) After Touchdown - FLAPS UP (7GCBC) - Brake as required Aircraft landing characteristics are conventional. Either wheel landings or full stalls (3 point) are permissiQle. During gusty wind conditons, increase airspeed approximately 5 MPH above normal followed by a leel landing. Full stall (3 point) landings are recoulnended for soft or rough fields_ Citabria 3-9 LANDING (Norroal) (Continued) Crosswind approaches can best be accomplished by using the wing down top rudder method followed by a wheel landing. Keep the lower wing into the wind after touchdown. Do not drop the tail until airspeed is well below flying speed. CAUTION The use of wheel brakes 1s not recommended until after the tail wheel is in contact with the ground. For max imum braking, the control stick should be FULL AFT. LArlOIIlG (Obstad e) Use of normal landing procedures in addition: 1) Flaps - FULL DOWN (7GCBC) ?) Approach Airspeed - 60 ¢IPH 3) Throttle AS DESIRED to control rate of descent - 4) Slip ail'craft as necessary to increase rate of descent WARNING A relatively high rate of descent is possible in this configuration when at full gross weight and the throttle closed. If airspeed is allowed to decrease belo£1 60 MPH, level off can only be assured with an application of pOI.er. SIlUTom·1Il l) Brakes - SET 2) Electrical Equipment - OFF 3) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF 4) Magnetos/Master Switch - OFF after propeller stops 5) Controls - SECURE with lap belt around forward control stick only 6) ¤Ihee 1s - CHOCKED 7) Wing/Ta il Tie Downs - SECURE NOTE If high winds are anticipated, the aircraft should be hangared. If the aircraft must be left out, park into the wind and use additional tie-down ropes for security. Place the flaps in the FULL DOWN position (7GCBC) and secure the forward control stick with the lap belt. 3-10 Citabria • • • • • • • • • • • • 4-1 4-2 4-6 The data aircraft and engine in standard The preflight as an particular aircraft. S ECTION IV FLIGHT PERFORMANCE INDEX GEN ERAL • • . AIRSPEED CORRECTION STALL SPEEDS. • • • 4-3 TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE. 4-4 CLIMB PERFORMANCE • 4-4 CRUISE PERFORMANCE 7ECA • 4-5 7GCAA. . . • . • 7KCAB. • • • • • • 4-6 7GCBC. • • . • • • 4-7 LANDING PERFORMANCE 4-8 GENERAL This data is to inform the pilot what he can expect froll! the aircraft in the way of performance and to assist in preflight planning. Flight perfonnance data is included for all Citabria models. has been compiled from both estimated calculations and actual flight test using average piloting techniques. with an good operating conditions. All infonnation is corrected for atmospheric conditions. Performance may vary from the given data due to the many possible variables present with a specific aircraft and flight condition. pilot is therefore encouraged to maintain a personal flight log for his aircraft. This will not only provide more accurate planning information for future flights, but also can be used indicator in detennining the general condition of a WARNING Flight perfonnance between the different Citabria models varies significantly. This manual includes the perfonnance data for a 11 models. It is the pilot's responsibility to insure that the correct performance chart is used for a sped fic CHabria model. Citabria 4-1 AIRSPEED CORRECTION 1. A.S. (MPH) 50 C.A.S. (MPH) 58 60 70 80 90 66 75 83 92 100 100 109 110 117 120 125 130 140 134 150 142 150 . 160 159 170 NOTES: 1) Assumes zero instrument error. 2) 7GCBC flaps up. 3) Maximum gross weight of 1650 lbs. at the forward C.G. limit. 4-2 Citabri a STALL SPEEDS MPH CAS - ANGLE OF BANK MODELS 0° 20° 400 60° 7ECA 7KCAB 7GCAA 51 51 51 53 53 53 58 58 58 72 72 72 7GCBC FLAPS t 50 52 57 71 7GCBC FLAPS t 45 46 51 64 NOTES: 1) Gross Weight 1650 Lbs. 2) Power Off. Citabria 4-3 --- Temp (OF) 415 455 543 538 576 7ECA 50 Ft. 457 775 1170 895 1034 1100 374 733 433 777 575 545 393 474 935 435 365 497 479 573 479 529 647 TAKE-OFF/CLIMB PERFORMANCE 7GCBC MODEL 7GeM. 7KCAB Press T.O. 50 Ft T.O. T.O. 50 F t Dist Obst RIC R/C Alt Dist Obst Dist Obst Ft. Ft. Ft . Ft. Ft. Ft . Ft. 0 340 716 800 231 1240 289 535 S.l. 254 20 574 372 768 491 1210 317 750 279 530 832 40 350 618 60 725 305 567 1145 382 663 80 496 961 700 340 616 1110 417 713 100 544 - 2000 0 407 675 363 649 1090 763 860 685 272 536 622 20 444 376 671 929 660 294 573 1070 40 492 1004 635 414 727 331 629 1030 1086 610 452 60 784 684 1010 846 597 1174 980 585 397 80 100 655 1269 538 560 950 904 4000 401 0 482 1043 738 324 635 980 20 1147 448 806 360 695 930 40 589 1239 857 520 746 900 60 640 1329 870 527 925 495 458 834 840 991 470 80 690 1432 870 788 1580 643 1086 820 100 450 522 ... 6000 0 1301 886 465 385 763 840 421 827 800 640 962 20 1432 707 1562 410 582 1040 472 905 770 40 1133 60 789 1716 385 522 981 740 706 1226 80 858 1858 568 1048 720 100 8000 0 20 40 60 80 100 968 2058 340 626 350 325 300 275 245 225 1304 760 1137 690 700 670 640 610 580 550 , 1) All performance at maximum gross weight 1650 1bs. 2) Take-off performance on dry pavement. 3) 7GCBC with 140 flaps. 4-4 Citabria .-t-----. " . - I I ; I 90 9.6 445 4.4 5.9 59 53 4.7 7.4 49 4.3 4 5 3.7 9.5 480 56 4.9 4.5 3.8 875 4.3 5.9 5.9 705 53 7.4 3.9 9.7 5.5 755 56 4.9 4.4 855 5) C ruise performance using McCauley Propeller1C90CLN72-46 only!I MODEL 7EtA ---- CRUISE PERFORMANCE --- ZERO WINO RANGE ALTITUDE RPM % BHP TAS GPH ENOURANCE MPH HOURS STATUTE 51I. FEET 122 510 3.6 2500 2800 2700 76 117 8.0 670 113 5.9 66 2600 2500 725 770 6.7 108 5.2 104 2400 4.0 810 8.1 100 2300 42 840 870 8.8 96 2200 2100 92 880 10.0 3.5 2000 40 88 3.9 8.9 123 5000 2800 83 655 I5.6 710 6.3 6.3 118 2700 72 5.6 114 63 2600 770 7.1 108 ! 2500 805 7.8 104 2400 51 1 845 8.5 4.1 3.6 99 2300 47 94 2200 43 90 2100 40 865 9.2 9.7 i ---*--.. 525 8.2 124 7500 2800 77 119 2700 67 765 810 6.7 5.2 114 60 2600 4.7. 109 2500 835 8.<1 875 9.0 4.3 103 2400 48 96 2300 44 92 2200 41 3.6 ao 700 5.6 6.4 6.2 124 10000 2800 70 2700 2600 62 119 810 7.1 11/1, 8.0 iOt 2500 50 880 B.B 4.0 101 2400 46 880 93 3.7 9.5 2300 42 èOTES: 1) Maximum c ruise is normally limited to 15% power. 2) All fuel consump tion e stimates are based on the recommended lean mix t u re when at or below 75% power and full rich above 75% power. 1) No fuel allowance is made for. ..téke-off, reserve. ,;1 imb, dc!;cent or 4) All performance figures based on maximum gross Neight of 1650 Ibs. Citabrid f TATUTE 515 55 5 53 4.9 55 5.5 7.0 7.9 33 9.2 4.3 555 7.3 57 5.3 8.5 795 7.4 53 5.7 673 47 7.3 38 98 4.3 33 4-6 HODEL 7KCAB & 7GCAA ---- C RUISE PERF ORMANCE --- ZERO WINI ALTITUDE RPM % BHP lAS GPH ENDURANCE RANGE FEE T MPH HOURS ,. 2500 2700 81 130 11.6 3.0 390 , 2600 74 126 8.5 4. 1 2500 66 7.6 4.6 121 2400 59 116 6.8 5. 1 590 2300 111 6.1 5.7 630 2200 46 104 2100 40 98 2000 90 35 500Q 2700 76 130 2600 69 126 5.3 6.6 685 4.6 7.6 745 4.0 8.7 785 . 10.8 3.2 415 8.7 4.0 500 2500 \62 7.1 121 2400 115 6.4 590 630 2300 49 110 5.7 6. 4 700 2200 43 103 5.0 720 38 765 2100 4.4 97 2000 810 3.13 88 7500 2700 70 8.1 130 6.6 2600 600 64 125 4.8 118 2500 625 2400 51 670 114 5.9 5.9 2300 46 108 6.7 720 5.2 2200' 41 102 755 7.4 4.7 2100 4.1 36 94 32 84 3.6 2000 . Q.7 815 - 10000 2700 65 128 4.7 600 2600 59 124 6.7 5.2 645 6.5 725 118 6.1 2500 2400 112 5.4 4.8 42 2300 2200 765 105 8.1 790 89 3.8 815 9.2 2100 NOTES: 1} Maximum cruise is normally lfmited to 75% power. 2) All fuel consumption estimates are based on the recommende. lean mixture when at or below.75% power. and full rich abov! 75% power. 3) No fuel allowance is made for take-off. climb, descent or reserve. 4) All performance figures based on maximum gross weight of i650 lbs. 5) Cruise performance using Sensenich Propeller 74DM6S8-1-56 only . .. ;. Citabr.ia --- . .. po .. 545 59 5.3 35 4.0 495 7.1 5.7 4.4 755 33 550 7,.3 5.3 5.9 4.7 93 9.7 7.4 4.7 59 53 5.7 47 5.4 42 7.3 755 97 4.3 MODEL 7GCBC --- CRUISE PERFORMANCE ZERO WINO ALTITUDE FEET RPM % BHP TAS MPH GPH ENDURANCE HOURS RANGE STATUTE MI. 2500 2700 2600 81 74 128 124 11.6 8.5 3.0 4.1" 380 505 2500 2400 6 6 119 7.6 4.6 114 6.8 5.1 580 2300 53 109 6.1 5.7 620 2200 4 6 103 6.6 680 2100 40 96 4.6 7.6 730 2000 89 8.7 770 76 2700 128 410 580 3.2 5000 10.8 2600 69 124 25.00 62 119 4.0 4.9 8.7 5.5 625 6.4 690 2400 55 114 2300 108 49 6.4 43 2200 7.0 710 102 5.0 96 7.9 2100 38 2000' 86 3.8 9.2 790 8.1 4.3 7500 2700 128 70 590 615 2600 64 123 4.8 6.6 2500 57 116 2400 51 113 5.9 665 5.2 6.7 710 2300 4 6 106 740 7. 4 100 2200 41 4.1 8.5 2100 36 790 805 32 83 3.6 2000 126 65 590 2700 10000 630 2600 122 6.7 5.2 665 2500 117 6.1 720 6.5 2400 111 4.8 104 2300 3.8 785 2200 38 8.1 810 9.2 2100 33 88 NOTES: 1) Maximum cruise is normally 1imited to 75% power. f, I 2) All fuel consumption estimates are based on the recommended lean mixture when at or below 75% poWer and full rich above 75% power. 3} £o fuel allowance is made for take-off, climb, descent or reserve. 4) All performance figures based on maximum gross weight of 1650 lbs. 5 } Cruise performance using Sensenich Propeller 74DM6S8-1-56 only. 4-7 Citabri a n - I I I I " , I I Roll Roll 335 755 465 "'" LANDING DIS1'ANCE ' CX) GROSS WEIGHT = 1650 POUND.') - POWER OFF - HARD DRY SURFACE RUNWAY - ZERO WINO 2500 Ft. - 500 F 5000 Ft. M 410 F 7500 Ft. - 320 F MODEL APPROACH Sea Level - 590 F SPEED 'Ground Total To Ground " Total To Ground Total To Ground Total To ( lAS ) 50 Ft. Roll Clear 50 Ft. Cl ear 50 Ft. Clear Roll Clear 50 Ft. Ohstacle Obstacle Obstacle Obstacle t-jPH FT. FT. FT. FT" FT, FT. FT. FT. 60 310 690 360 740 390 I 715 7GCBC S- i O" J. , 7GCAA 60 400 430'. I "" 785 820 500 500 855 7KCAB 60 400 755 430 785 465 820 500 875 7ECA 60 400 775 (30 805 465 840 .' NOTES: 1) Decrease the distances shown by 10% for eacl1 5 knots of headwind. 2) The data given for the Model 7GCBC is with flaps fully extended. 770 855