MANDATORY BULLETIN No. RTC-020a

EASA Approved 4-3 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-14 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-4 2012-02-29 5-15 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-5 2014-03-17 5-16 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-6 2014-03-17 5-17 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-7 2012-02-29 5-18 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-8 2016-02-05 5-19 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-9 2014-03-17 5-20 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-10 2016-02-05 5-21 2014-03-17 EASA Approved 4-11 2016-02-05 5-22 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-12 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-13 2012-02-29 6 6-1 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-14 2016-02-05 6-2 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-15 2016-02-05 6-3 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-16 2012-02-29 6-4 2012-02-29 6-5 2012-02-29 5 6-6 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-1 2012-02-29 6-7 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-2 2012-02-29 6-8 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-3 2012-02-29 6-9 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-4 2012-02-29 6-10 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-5 2012-02-29 6-11 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 5-6 2012-02-29 6-12 2012-02-29 Section 0 Technical Information PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 0-6 Rev. 5 | 2016-02-05 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Section Page Date Section Page Date 7 7-1 2014-03-17 8-9 2012-02-29 7-2 2014-03-17 8-10 2012-02-29 7-3 2012-02-29 7-4 2016-02-05 7-5 2016-02-05 7-6 2016-02-05 9 9-1 2012-02-29 7-7 2016-02-05 9-2 2012-02-29 7-8 2014-03-17 9-3 2016-02-05 7-9 2015-02-27 9-4 2012-02-29 7-10 2012-02-29 9-5 2012-02-29 7-11 2012-02-29 9-6 2012-02-29 7-12 2012-02-29 7-13 2012-02-29 7-14 2012-02-29 7-15 2012-02-29 7-16 2014-03-17 7-17 2012-02-29 7-18 2012-02-29 8 8-1 2012-02-29 8-2 2012-02-29 8-3 2012-02-29 8-4 2012-02-29 8-5 2012-02-29 8-6 2012-02-29 8-7 2012-02-29 8-8 2012-02-29 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 2 Limitations 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 EASA Approved 2-1 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Limitations 2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 2-3 2.2 Airspeed Limitation ................................................................................. 2-3 2.3 Airspeed Indicator Marking .................................................................... 2-4 2.4 Power Plant .............................................................................................. 2-5 2.5 Power Plant Instrument Marking ........................................................... 2-6 2.6 Miscellaneous Instrument Marking ....................................................... 2-6 2.7 Weight Limits ........................................................................................... 2-7 2.8 Centre of Gravity ..................................................................................... 2-7 2.9 Approved Maneuvers .............................................................................. 2-8 2.10 Maneuvering Load Factors ..................................................................... 2-8 2.11 Flight Crew ............................................................................................... 2-8 2.12 Kind of Operation .................................................................................... 2-9 2.13 Fuel Limits ............................................................................................. 2-10 2.13.1 Fuel Capacity ............................................................................... 2-10 2.13.2 Approved Fuel Grades ................................................................. 2-10 2.14 Oil Limits ................................................................................................ 2-11 2.15 Maximum Number of Passengers ........................................................ 2-11 2.16 Electrical System Limitations .............................................................. 2-11 2.17 Other Limitations ................................................................................... 2-11 2.18 Limitation Placards ............................................................................... 2-12 Section 2 Limitations PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 2-2 EASA Approved 2012-02-29 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 2 Limitations 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 EASA Approved 2-5 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.4 Power Plant Engine manufacturer: BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Engine type: ROTAX 912 ULS Power: max. take-off 73.5 kW / 100 HP max. continuous 69.0 kW / 93 HP Engine speed: max. take-off 5800 RPM max. 5 minutes max. continuous 5500 RPM idle 1400 RPM Cylinder head temperature: maximum 128°C / 262 °F see Note on page 2-6 Coolant temperature: maximum 120°C / 248 °F see Note on page 2-6 Oil temperature: maximum 130°C / 266 °F optimum operation 90 - 110°C / 190 - 230°F Oil pressure: maximum 102 PSI / 7 bar (for short period admissible at cold start) minimum 0.8 bar / 12 PSI optimum operation 2 - 5 bar / 29 - 73 PSI Fuel pressure: maximum 5.8 PSI / 0.4 (0.5*)bar minimum 2.2 PSI / 0.15 bar Fuel grades: see para 2.13.2 Approved Fuel Grades Oil grades: see para 2.14 Oil Limits Engine start, operating temperature maximum 50°C / 120°F (ambient temperature) minimum -25°C / -13°F (oil temperature) Propeller manufacturer: WOODCOMP s.r.o. Propeller type: KLASSIC 170/3/R 3-blade, composite, on-ground adjustable Propeller diameter: 1712 mm / 68 in Propeller blade pitch: 17°30’ * Applicable only for fuel pump from S/N 11.0036 Section 2 Limitations PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 2-6 EASA Approved Rev. 4 | 2015-02-27 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS NOTE The coolant temperature (instead of CHT) is measured on engines from S/N 6 781 410 inclusive or on engines equipped with cylinder heads of P/N 413185 (cylinder head position 2/3) and 413195 (cylinder head postion 1/4). 2.5 Power Plant Instrument Marking The color-code of instruments is shown in the following table: Instrument Units Red line Green arc Yellow arc Red line Lower limit Normal operation range Caution range Upper limit RPM indicator RPM - 1400 - 5500 5500 - 5800 5800 Oil temperature indicator °C - 90 - 110 50 – 90 110 - 130 130 °F - 190 - 230 120 - 190 230 - 266 266 Oil pressure indicator bar 0,8 2 - 5 0,8 – 2 5 - 7 7 PSI 12 29 - 73 12 - 29 73 - 102 102 Fuel pressure bar 0.15 0.15 – 0.4 (0.5*) - 0.4 (0.5*) PSI 2.2 2.2 – 5.8 - 5.8 Cylinder head temperature see Note above °C - - - 128 °F - - - 262 Coolant temperature see Note above °C - - - 120 °F - - - 248 * Applicable only for fuel pump from S/N 11.0036 2.6 Miscellaneous Instrument Marking There are no other instruments with color marking. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 2 Limitations 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 EASA Approved 2-11 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS NOTE AVGAS 100 LL places greater stress on the valve seats due to its high lead content and forms increased deposits in the combustion chamber and leads sediments in the oil system. Thus it should only be used when automotive gasoline is unavailable. Risk of vapor formation if using winter fuel for summer operation. 2.14 Oil Limits Performance classification SG or higher according to API. Oil volume: • minimum .................................................... 2.5 l (min. mark on the dip stick) • maximum ................................................... 3.0 l (max. mark on the dip stick) CAUTION RECOMMENDED OIL GRADES ARE STATED IN THE ACTUAL ISSUE OF SERVICE INSTRUCTION SI-912-016. 2.15 Maximum Number of Passengers Maximum number of passengers including pilot .. 2 2.16 Electrical System Limitations SOCKET and BEACONS switches must be in OFF position during taxiing. SOCKET switch must be in OFF position during landing. 2.17 Other Limitations SMOKING IS PROHIBITED on the airplane board. Section 2 Limitations PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 2-12 EASA Approved Rev. 5 | 2016-02-05 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 2.18 Limitation Placards The following placards are located on the titling canopy: The following placards are located on the instrument panel Placard color: red. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 2 Limitations 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 EASA Approved 2-13 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS The following placards are located in the baggage compartment: The following placard is located on the left and right side of the canopy frame: NOTE Other placards and labels are shown in Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC airplane. Placard color: green. Placard color: red. Section 2 Limitations PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 2-14 EASA Approved 2012-02-29 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Intentionally Left Blank PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 4 Normal Operation 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-7 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 16. Propeller - check • attachment • condition of blades, hub and spinner 17. Front part of fuselage - left hand side - check • cleanness of air intakes • tilting canopy attachment and condition 18. Cockpit - check NOTE Canopy is unlocked if a latch next to lock is visible under the glass, otherwise it is locked. Unlock it first with key. • MASTER SWITCH .................................... ON • Check canopy OPEN/CLOSE red indication light function. • All switches ................................................ OFF • Instrument equipment ................................ check on condition • Check of safety belts condition and attachment • Check pressure in the portable fire extinguisher (press gauge in the green arc) • Check on presence of loose object in the cockpit • Check on adjusting and securing the rudder pedals (see Section 7, para 7.3.3) WARNING RIGHT AND LEFT PEDAL OF RUDDER CONTROL MUST BE SET TO THE SAME POSITIONS AND WELL SECURED! • POH and other required documents .......... check on completeness .................................................................. and validity Section 4 Normal Procedures PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 4-8 EASA Approved Rev. 5 | 2016-02-05 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5 Normal Procedures and Checklist 4.5.1 Before Engine Starting 1. Pre-flight check and check on weight and centre of gravity position .............. done 2. Safety harnesses ............................................ check, fasten 3. Rudder pedals ................................................ free 4. Control stick .................................................... free 5. Wing flaps ....................................................... function check 6. MASTER SWITCH ......................................... ON 7. Trim tab .......................................................... function check 8. PARKING BRAKE handle ............................. release brakes 9. Brakes ............................................................ function check 10. AVIONICS SWITCH ....................................... OFF 11. Ignition ............................................................ OFF 12. Canopy ........................................................... close 4.5.2 Engine Starting 1. Fuel gauge indicators ..................................... check of fuel quantity 2. FUEL selector ................................................ LEFT Pull the safety button on the fuel selector, turn the handle to the left and then release safety button. Now the handle can be freely moved between left and right position. Safety button prevents unintentionally switch the selector to OFF position. 3. Electric fuel pump .......................................... ON 4. THROTTLE lever ........................................... idle 5. CHOKE .......................................................... as necessary 6. Space in the propeller area ............................ free 7. BEACONS ..................................................... ON (if necessary) 8. Brakes ............................................................ apply PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 4 Normal Operation 2014-03-17 | Rev. 3 EASA Approved 4-9 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 9. Ignition ............................................................ START (see CAUTION) ....................................................................... after starting up BOTH CAUTION ACTIVATE STARTER FOR 10 SEC. AS A MAXIMUM, AND THEN LET IT COOL DOWN FOR 2 MINUTES. AFTER STARTING UP ENGINE, DO NOT CARRY OUT SUDDEN RPM CHANGES, AFTER POWER DECREASE WAIT FOR ABOUT 3 SEC. IN ORDER TO REACH CONSTANT RPM BEFORE REACCELERATION. 10. THROTTLE lever ........................................... as necessary (see NOTE) 11. Oil pressure .................................................... up to 10 sec. min. pressure NOTE After starting up engine, adjust throttle for smooth engine running at about 2500 RPM. Check oil pressure. Pressure must increase within 10s. Increase engine RPM until oil pressure is stabilized over 2 bar (29 PSI). 12. Engine instruments ......................................... check 13. CHOKE .......................................................... as necessary 14. Engine warming up ......................................... see NOTE NOTE Begin warming up with engine running at 2000 RPM. For about 2 minutes, continue at 2500 RPM. Warming time depends on outside air temperature until oil temperature reaches 50°C / 122 °F. 15. FUEL selector ................................................ RIGHT Verify proper engine feeding from the right tank for approx. 1 minute. 16. FUEL selector ................................................ LEFT or RIGHT 17. AVIONICS SWITCH ....................................... ON 18. Radio station / avionics .................................. ON 19. Other electrical equipment. ............................ ON as necessary Section 4 Normal Procedures PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 4-10 EASA Approved Rev. 5 | 2016-02-05 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.3 Before Taxiing 1. Transponder .................................................. SBY 2. Outside lights .................................................. as necessary 3. BEACONS ..................................................... OFF 4. SOCKET ........................................................ OFF 4.5.4 Taxiing 1. THROTTLE lever ........................................... as necessary 2. Brakes ............................................................ check by depressing 3. Rudder pedals ................................................ function check 4. Direction of taxiing control by rudder pedals (these are mechanically connected with nose wheel control), possibly by slacking up left and right wheel of the main landing gear. 4.5.5 Before Take-off 1. Brakes ............................................................ apply 2. BEACONS ..................................................... ON (if necessary) 3. Ignition check ................................................. carry out, see NOTE NOTE Carry out ignition check in the following way: Set engine speed to 4000 RPM. Switch ignition gradually to L, BOTH, R position and return to BOTH. RPM drop with one ignition circuit switched off must not exceed 300 RPM. Maximum RPM difference at using one of the L or R circuits is 120 RPM. 4. Control stick .................................................... free 5. Wing flaps ...................................................... TAKE-OFF position (15°) 6. Trim tab .......................................................... NEUTRAL 7. Fuel gauge indicator ....................................... check on fuel quantity 8. FUEL selector ................................................ LEFT or RIGHT 9. Electric fuel pump ........................................... ON 10. CARBURET. PREHEAT. . ............................. check function then OFF NOTE If CARBURET. PREHEAT. is switched ON, then engine RPM drop reaches approximately 50 RPM. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 4 Normal Operation 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 EASA Approved 4-11 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 11. Engine instrument .......................................... check 12. Flight instrument ............................................. check 13. Radio station / avionics .................................. check, set 14. Ignition ............................................................ check BOTH 15. CHOKE .......................................................... CLOSED (in inserted position) 16. Safety harness ............................................... tighten up 17. Canopy ........................................................... closed 18. Transponder ................................................... ON or ALT 4.5.6 Take-off 1. THROTTLE lever ........................................... max. take-off power 2. During take-off run smoothly lighten up the nose landing gear until airplane take-off occurs. 3. After take-off accelerate airplane to ............... 57 KIAS (106 km/h IAS) 4. Main landing gear wheels ............................... brake 5. After reaching 150 ft, set flaps to .................... retracted position 0° 6. Accelerate airplane to .................................... 65 KIAS (120 km/h IAS) 7. Trim ................................................................ as necessary WARNING TAKE-OFF IS PROHIBITED: • IF ENGINE RUNNING IS IRREGULAR • IF CHOKE IS OPEN • IF VALUES OF ENGINE INSTRUMENTS ARE NOT WITHIN THE REQUIRED RANGE Section 4 Normal Procedures PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 4-12 EASA Approved 2012-02-29 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.7 Climb 1. THROTTLE lever ........................................... max. continuous power 2. Airspeed ......................................................... VY = 65 KIAS (120 km/h IAS) ...................................................................... VX = 49 KIAS (90 km/h IAS) 3. Engine instrument .......................................... check 4. Trim ................................................................ as necessary 5. Electric fuel pump ........................................... OFF 4.5.8 Cruise 1. THROTTLE lever ........................................... as necessary 2. Airspeed ......................................................... as necessary 3. Engine instruments ......................................... check 4. Fuel quantity ................................................... check CAUTION FUEL GAUGES DISPLAY TRUE FUEL QUANTITY ONLY ON GROUND AND IN A LEVEL FLIGHT. TO READ TRUE FUEL QUANTITY AFTER TRANSITION FROM CLIMB/DESCENT WAIT APPROX. 2 MINUTES TO FUEL TO LEVEL. NOTE It is recommended to alternately switch the tanks during cruise to equally consume fuel from both tanks and minimize airplane tendency to bank with unbalanced tanks. If the engine conks out due to fuel consumption from either tank, then immediately switch the fuel selector to other tank and engine run will be recovered within 7 seconds. 5. CARBURET. PREHEAT... ............................. as necessary PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 4 Normal Operation 2012-02-29 EASA Approved 4-13 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.9 Descent 1. THROTTLE lever ........................................... as necessary 2. Airspeed ......................................................... as necessary 3. Trim ................................................................ as necessary 4. Engine instrument .......................................... check 5. CARBURET. PREHEAT. .............................. as necessary CAUTION AT LONG APPROACHING AND DESCENDING FROM HIGH ALTITUDE IT IS NOT SUITABLE TO REDUCE THROTTLE TO MINIMUM FOR THE REASON OF POSSIBLE ENGINE UNDERCOOLING AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER. PERFORM DESCENDING AT INCREASED IDLE AND CHECK OBSERVANCE OF THE ALLOWED VALUES ON ENGINE INSTRUMENTS. 4.5.10 Before Landing 1. Fuel quantity ................................................... check CAUTION FUEL GAUGES DISPLAY TRUE FUEL QUANTITY ONLY ON GROUND AND IN A LEVEL FLIGHT. TO READ TRUE FUEL QUANTITY AFTER TRANSITION FROM CLIMB/DESCENT WAIT APPROX. 2 MINUTES TO FUEL TO LEVEL. 2. FUEL selector ................................................ LEFT or RIGHT 3. Engine ............................................................ check 4. Brakes ............................................................ check by depressing pedals 5. Safety harnesses ............................................ tighten up 6. Free area of landing ....................................... check 7. CARBURET. PREHEAT. ............................... ON 8. Approaching speed ........................................ 59 KIAS (110 km/h IAS) 9. Flaps ............................................................... TAKE-OFF position (15°) 10. Airspeed ......................................................... 57 KIAS (106 km/h IAS) 11. Trim ................................................................ as necessary Section 4 Normal Procedures PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 4-14 EASA Approved Rev. 5 | 2016-02-05 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 12. PARKING BRAKE ......................................... check for lever down 13. Electric fuel pump ........................................... ON 14. SOCKET ........................................................ OFF FINAL – NORMAL LANDING 1. Flaps ............................................................... LANDING I position (30°) 2. Maintain airspeed ........................................... 57 KIAS (105 km/h IAS) 3. Trim ................................................................ as necessary 4. CARBURET. PREHEAT. ............................... OFF FINAL – SHORT LANDING 5. Flaps ............................................................... LANDING II position (50°) NOTE When extending wing flaps to LANDING II (50°) position at flight speeds close to VFE, it is necessary to exert an increased force on the wing flap control lever. 6. Maintain airspeed ........................................... 54 KIAS (100 km/h IAS) 7. Trim ................................................................ as necessary 8. CARBURET. PREHEAT. ............................... OFF 4.5.11 Balked Landing 1. THROTTLE lever ........................................... max. take-off power 2. Airspeed ......................................................... min. 54 KIAS (100 km/h IAS) 3. Flaps ............................................................... TAKE-OFF position (15°) 4. Airspeed ......................................................... 57 KIAS (106 km/h IAS) 5. Flaps at altitude of 150 ft ................................ RETRACTED position (0°) 6. Climb at speed ............................................... 65 KIAS (120 km/h IAS) 7. Trim ................................................................ as necessary 8. THROTTLE lever ........................................... max. continuous power 9. Instruments ..................................................... check 4.5.12 Landing 1. Flaps ............................................................... LANDING I position (30°) 2. THROTTLE lever ........................................... idle 3. Touch-down on main landing gear wheels ..... carry out 4. Brakes after nose landing gear wheel touch-down .......................................... as necessary PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 4 Normal Operation 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 EASA Approved 4-15 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.12.1 Short Landing 1. Flaps ............................................................... LANDING II position (50°) 2. THROTTLE lever ........................................... idle 3. Airspeed ......................................................... 49 KIAS (90 km/h IAS) 4. Touch-down on all three wheels ..................... carry out 5. Brakes after touch-down ................................ brake 4.5.13 After Landing 1. Flaps ............................................................... RETRACTED position (0°) 2. Trim ................................................................ NEUTRAL 3. Outside light ................................................... OFF 4. Transponder ................................................... OFF 5. Electric fuel pump ........................................... OFF 6. BEACONS ..................................................... OFF 4.5.14 Engine Shut-off 1. THROTTLE lever ........................................... idle 2. Engine instruments ......................................... check 3. Radio station / avionics .................................. OFF 4. AVIONICS SWITCH ...................................... OFF 5. Other electrical equipment ............................. OFF 6. Ignition ............................................................ OFF 7. MASTER SWITCH ......................................... OFF Section 4 Normal Procedures PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 4-16 EASA Approved 2012-02-29 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 4.5.15 Airplane Parking 1. Ignition ............................................................ check OFF 2. MASTER SWITCH ......................................... check OFF 3. FUEL selector ................................................ OFF Pull the safety button on the fuel selector, turn the handle to the OFF position and then release safety button. Now the handle is blocked in the OFF position. Safety button prevents unintentionally switch the selector from the OFF position. 4. PARKING BRAKE handle ............................. brake as necessary 5. Fix the control stick using safety harnesses during long-time parking. 6. Canopy ........................................................... close, ....................................................................... lock as necessary NOTE It is recommended to use parking brake for short-time parking only, between flights during a flight day. After ending the flight day or at low temperatures of ambient air, do not use parking brake, but use the wheel chocks instead. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 7 Airplane and System Description 2012-02-29 7-3 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.1 Introduction This section describes systems of the airplane and its operation. More detailed information on optional systems and equipment are available in section 9, Supplements. 7.2 Airframe The airframe of SportStar RTC airplane is of semimonocoque, metal -composite structure consisting of metal reinforcement, frames and duralumin sheet skin. 7.2.1 Fuselage The fuselage is of semimonocoque structure consisting of reinforcements and duralumin skin. Fuselage section is rectangular in the lower part and elliptic in the upper part. The fin is an integral part of fuselage. Top part of the fuselage including canopy frame is made of composite. The cockpit for two-member crew is located in the middle part of the fuselage that is accessible after uncovering the single-piece organic glass canopy. The engine compartment in the front part of the fuselage is separated from the cockpit by the steel fire wall to which the engine bed is attached. 7.2.2 Wing The wing is of rectangular shape, single-spar structure with the auxiliary spar with suspended ailerons and split wing flaps. Riveting is used for connecting individual structural elements. Fiber-glass wing tips are riveted on the wing ends. 7.2.3 Horizontal Tail Unit (HTU) The HTU of conventional type consists of the stabilizer and elevator with the trim tab. Single-spar structure of HTU consists of duralumin ribs, spar and skin. Top view of HTU is of rectangular shape. 7.2.4 Vertical Tail Unit VTU is of trapezoidal shape. Its fin is an integral part of the fuselage. The rudder is suspended on the fin by means of two hinges. The VTU structure consists of the duralumin spar and skin. Section 7 Airplane and System Description PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 7-4 Rev. 5 | 2016-02-05 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.3 Control Airplane control consists of ailerons, elevator and rudder. Directional control is connected by means of pull rods with nose landing gear control. Main landing gear brakes are controlled by pedals of directional control. Airplane is equipped with dual control enabling flight with two-member crew. 7.3.1 Longitudinal Control Longitudinal control is actuated by the control stick. Longitudinal movement of control stick is transferred to the elevator by mechanical system of pull rods and levers. 7.3.2 Lateral Control Lateral control is actuated by the control stick. From the control stick the movements is transferred through the system of levers and pull rods to ailerons. 7.3.3 Rudder Control Rudder control is controlled by pedals of foot control. The rudder is interconnected with foot control pedals by cable system. The foot control pedals can be adjusted into one of three positions. Adjustable foot control pedals NOT equipped with the remote position control The steps to adjust the rudder pedals position: 1. Release the pin from the adjusting groove by pressing lever. 2. Set pedal to one of three possible positions. 3. Check on the pin locking-on in the adjusting groove. WARNING RIGHT AND LEFT PEDAL OF RUDDER CONTROL MUST BE ADJUSTED IN THE SAME POSITIONS AND SECURED! PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 7 Airplane and System Description 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 7-5 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Adjustable foot control pedals equipped with the remote position control The steps to adjust the rudder pedals position: WARNING THE RUDDER MUST BE IN NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE PEDALS ARE ADJUSTED! CHECK THAT THE RUDDER IS CENTERRED BEFORE ADJUSTING! DO NOT ADJUST FOOT CONTROL PEDALS POSITION IN FLIGHT OR WITH ENGINE RUNNING! 1. Check the engine is shut down. 2. Set the rudder in the neutral position (centered). 3. Assure the space aft of the rudder pedals (where your feet are positioned in flight) is clear, and no pressure is applied to the rudder pedals. 4. Pull the lever (located below the instrument panel on the RH and LH cocpit side), pedals will automatically move fully aft. Then release the lever. 5. Place feet on the pedals, apply light even pressure on pedals while slightly engaging the lever. The pedals will start to move forward. 6. Release lever and continue to push pedals forward using light even pressure. The pedals will automatically lock in the nearest position. 7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to move pedals to the desired position. 7.3.4 Elevator Trim Tab Control Electric elevator trim tab control is installed in the airplane. Control switches are located on the control stick; trim tab position indicator is located on the instrument panel. 7.3.5 Wing Flaps Control The flap control lever is located between pilot seats. When a lock button located on the upper end of the lever is pressed, the lock pin is pulled out of the groove in the changing gate. The flaps can then be extended to a position for takeoff or landing (2 positions). The flap position is locked when the lock button is released. There can be installed FLAPS amber warning light on the left side of the instrument panel. The FLAPS warning light is on when the wing flaps control lever is in position for takeoff or landing (2 positions). Section 7 Airplane and System Description PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 7-6 Rev. 5 | 2016-02-05 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 7.4 Controls in the Cockpit and Instrument Panel Figure 7-1 SportStar's RTC instrument panel 1. Trim tab position indicator 20. Voltmeter 2. Airspeed indicator 21. Oil pressure indicator 3. Artificial horizon 22. Fuel quantity indicator 4. Altimeter 23. Fuel quantity indicator 5. Turn and bank indicator 24. Outside air temperature ind. 6. Directional gyro 25. Throttle lever 7. Vertical speed indicator 26. Choke lever 8. Switch box 27. Pop-up breakers 9. Master switch 28. Socket 12V 10. Switches from the right: avionics switch, turn and bank ind., horizon, directional gyro, beacons, position lights, landing light, fuel pump, el. socket 29. Engine hours indicator – regular location 14 13 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 16 9 10 11 12 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 37 39 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 7 Airplane and System Description 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 7-7 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 11. Pop-up breakers 30. Flight clock – regular location 12. Warning light from right: flaps (if installed), charging, canopy opening 31. Carburettor preheater lever 13. Intercom (if installed) 32. Air distribution lever: canopy/cockpit 14. ELT remote control 33. Cold air lever 15. Avionics bay – see POH supplements 34. Hot air lever 16. Engine speed indicator 35. Audio input (if installed) 17. Oil temperature indicator 36. Engine hours indicator – alternative location 18. Cylinder head temperature ind. or Coolant temperature ind. – see Note on page 2-6 37. Flight clock – alternative locations 38. Lever for adjusting the position of the foot control pedals 19. Fuel press indicator 39. ELT remote control – alter. location 7.5 Inside and Outside Marking and Placards Placard list and markings are mentioned in the Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC airplane. 7.6 Landing Gear and Brakes 7.6.1 Landing Gear The airplane is equipped with a sort of fixed nose landing gear. Main landing gear legs are produced from composite spring. Nose landing gear leg is welded from two pieces - the tube and the yoke- in which the nose wheel is mounted. The nose landing gear is spring-loaded by rubber blocks. The nose wheel is controllable, wheel control is coupled with rudder control by means of two pull rods. Wheels can be fitted with fiber-glass aerodynamic pants. 7.6.2 Brakes The SportStar RTC airplane is equipped with disk hydraulic brakes on main landing gear wheels. Brake system is composed of brake pedals (these are a part of rudder control pedals), brake pumps, hoses for leading brake liquid, brake yokes with wheel cylinders and brake pads. By depressing the brake pedals compression of brake pumps occurs, which generates pressure in brake circuit and hydraulic cylinders press the brake pads onto the brake disks. Braking pressure can be regulated only by force of brake pedals depressing. Section 7 Airplane and System Description PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 7-8 Rev. 3 | 2014-03-17 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS The mechanical manually controlled parking brake is installed in the airplane. PARKING BRAKE handle is located below the left pilot seat. Applying parking brake 1. Brake pedals .................................................. press and hold 2. PARKING BRAKE handle ............................. pull to brake 3. Brake pedals .................................................. release Releasing parking brake 1. Brake pedals .................................................. press and hold 2. PARKING BRAKE handle ............................. push to release 3. Brake pedals .................................................. release 7.7 Seat and Safety Harnesses SportStar RTC airplane is a two-seat airplane with side-by-side seats. Seats are fixed, non-adjustable and fitted with light upholstery. Each of seats is fitted with four-point safety harness which is composed of safety belts, shoulder straps and lock. The safety harness is anchored in the fuselage sides behind the seats and on the seat sides. 7.8 Baggage Compartment Baggage compartment is positioned behind seat rests. Maximum weight of baggage is 55 lbs (25 kg) and is stated on the placard in the baggage compartment. The baggage compartment is fitted with rubber net for baggage fixation. 7.9 Canopy The cockpit canopy is of a semi drop shape. The framework is made of composite. The organic glass is glued to the canopy composite frame. The canopy is attached to the fuselage in the front part by two swivel pins by means of which it can be folded up forwards. In order to make opening easier, the actual weight of canopy is balanced by two gas struts, besides the canopy is provided with holders on the lower framework for easier handling. The canopy is provided with the lock in the rear upper part of framework for locking. PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK Section 9 Supplements 2016-02-05 | Rev. 5 9-3 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS 9.1 Introduction This section contains the appropriate supplements necessary to safely and efficiently operate the airplane when equipped with various optional systems and equipment not provided with the standard airplane. 9.2 List of Inserted Supplements Instal. Date Doc. Number Title of Inserted Supplement 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-001 Equipment list 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-002 Garmin SL40 Transceiver 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-003 PM3000 Intercom 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-004 Garmin GTX 328 Transponder 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-005 AK-451 Emergency Locator Transmitter 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-006 Astrotech LC-2 Flight Clock 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-007 Garmin Area 500 GPS Receiver 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-008 Magnum Speed Soft 601 Prachute Rescue System 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-009 Becker AR 6201 VHF Transceiver 2012-02-29 ERTC020-10-AS-010 Becker BXP 6401-2 ATC Transponder 2012-03-16 ERTC020-10-AS-011 Rotax 912 S Engine installed into SportStar RTC airplane 2012-03-16 ERTC020-10-AS-012 GPS Receiver Flymap L 2012-03-16 ERTC020-10-AS-013 Auxiliary Generator SD-20 2014-03-17 ERTC020-10-AS-014 Airplane equipment and modification for S/N 20121504 and 20121505 2012-07-02 ERTC020-10-AS-015 Garmin SL30 COM/NAV/LOC/ILS Receiver 2013-03-15 ERTC020-10-AS-016 Garmin GNC 255A / 255B COM/NAV/LOC/ILS Receiver 2014-03-17 ERTC020-10-AS-017 DYNON SKYVIEW EFIS/EMS System with SV-D1000 and SV-D700 Displays 2014-03-17 ERTC020-10-AS-018 Garmin GTN 750 GPS/NAV/COM Receiver 2014-03-17 ERTC020-10-AS-019 External Power Source Socket E7 68-91 01 2015-02-18 ERTC020-10-AS-020 Installation of Garmin GTR 225A VHF COMM 2015-02-27 ERTC020-10-AS-021 Data recorder Safetyplane V5 2015-04-07 ERTC020-10-AS-022 Emergency Locator Transmitter Artex ME406 2015-07-30 ERTC020-10-AS-023 Woodcomp KW-31-033 In-Flight Adjustable Propeller Section 9 Supplements PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK 9-4 2012-02-29 Doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS Instal. Date Doc. Number Title of Inserted Supplement