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- Page 1 Production of UL Planes Dlha 126, 949 07 NITRA Slovakia www.aeropro.sk Pilot Operating handbook Flight training supplement AEROPRO EuroFOX...
- Page 2 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Aircraft Model: EuroFOX 3K TOW 56219 Serial Number: 4X - HSE Registration: Date of Issue: May 1. 2019 Stamp, Signature This aircraft was manufactured in accordance with Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements.
- Page 3 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement DATA OF THE AEROPLANES Year of Country of Serial Type Production Number: production EuroFOX 3K AEROPRO 56219 Fuselage 2019 BOMBARDIER- ROTAX 912 ROTAX GMBH 7 704 724 Engine 2018 iS SPORT...
- Page 4 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement RECORD OF REVISIONS Any revisions or amendments to the present manual shall be issued in the form of bulletins with attached new pages. It is in the interest of every user to enter such revision into the table of revisions and to replace the existing page by the new one.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement TABLE OF CONTENTS: ..................0-9 NTRODUCTION ................. 0-9 ERTIFICATION ASIS ................. 0-9 ANUFACTURER ............0-9 ARNING AUTION AND AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION ........1-10 ....................1-11 NGINE ..................1-12 ROPELLER ..............1-12 UEL AND FUEL CAPACITY .................... - Page 6 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement ............. 4-31 THER PERFORMANCE DATA EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ............5-32 .................. 5-32 NTRODUCTION ......... 5-32 NGINE AILURE AND MERGENCY LANDINGS 5.2.1 Engine Failure during Take-Off Run ........5-32 5.2.2 Engine Failure during Take-Off ..........5-32 5.2.3...
- Page 7 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement .................... 6-46 AXIING 6.4.1 Prior to Taxiing ................ 6-46 6.4.2 Taxiing ..................6-46 ................6-46 ORMAL 6.5.1 Prior to TakeOff ................ 6-47 6.5.2 Take-Off ..................6-47 ) ............ 6-48 EST ANGLE OF CLIMB SPEED 6.6.1...
- Page 8 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 7.1.2 Servicing oil ................7-58 7.1.3 Servicing coolant ..............7-59 ....... 7-59 ANDING GEAR TIRE DIMENSION AND PRESSURE ..........7-59 OWING AND TIE DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 7.3.1 Aircraft towing instruction ............7-59 7.3.2...
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Page 9: Introduction
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement General information 0.1 Introduction This handbook is provided with your aircraft to allow you to attain as much knowledge about the aircraft as its operation as possible. This manual is following ASTM F 2245–11 and ASTM 2746-14 document – Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane. -
Page 10: Airplane And Systems Description
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Airplane and Systems Description EuroFox is designed as a high-wing monoplane. A two-spar wing is equipped with flaperon. Fuselage is an open truss structure welded of steel tubes. Tail unit is formed of a lattice-work tube frame. The airplane is May 1. -
Page 11: Engine
Propeller clearance (in flight position) ......... 0,22 m 1.1 Engine The EuroFOX is powered by ROTAX 912iS SPORT engine. It is a four- cylinder, four-stroke, horizontally opposed-cylinder, centre-camshaft engine with over-head valves. Engine cooling is of a combined type, cylinder... -
Page 12: Propeller
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Fuel pressure - minimum ........... 1.7 bar - maximum ..........4.0 bar Consumption at starting ............16.2 l/h Consumption at 75% of power rating ........12.1 l/h Specific consumption ............285 g/kWh Propeller gearbox reduction ratio .......... -
Page 13: Oil
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement For additional information concerning fuel specification consult Operator’s Manual for all versions of Rotax 912 supplied with the engine. The fuel system includes two wing tanks of 40 litres each, a central tank of 6 litres, Fuel drain valve, fuel valves, a fuel filter, two fuel pumps and connecting lines. -
Page 14: Operating Weights And Loading (Occupants, Baggage, Fuel, Ballast)
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement — Because of the incorporated friction clutch, oils with friction modifier additives are unsuitable as this could result in a slipping clutch during normal operation. — Heavy duty 4-stroke motor cycle oils meet all the requirements. -
Page 15: Cockpit Overview
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Takeoff and landing distance is significantly longer for overloaded aircraft. Overloading of the aircraft is one of the typical causes of accidents. 1.6 Cockpit overview May 1. 2019 1-15... - Page 16 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement LAYOUT OF CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS (see following pages for details ) 1. Control stick 14. Warning light ignition 29. Map compartment 2. Rudder pedals 15. Throttle control lever 30. Ventilation 3. Wing flaps 16.
- Page 17 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Electronic Flight and Engine information System More information according E-PFDEMS-K Figure 1 - Airspeed Indicator marking May 1. 2019 1-17...
- Page 18 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Warning lights Ignition switchers Master key Engine start up position Warning light – last 4 litter Control knob Electric fuel pump (Main ) Electric fuel pump ( Aux ) Start power switcher...
- Page 19 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Throttle lever Lever for tow rope Oil Flap Heating flap Figure 5 – Central panel Note: Rotate throttle lever for fine power settings (clockwise to increase power, counterclockwise to reduce power), for larger changes push/pull throttle when the button is pressed and held Figure 6 –...
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Page 20: Other Equipment
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Figure 7 – Switches and fuses panel Figure 8 – Control lights and fuel reserve bulb check button Figure 9 – Door locking mechanism The battery (SBS-8, 12 V, 7 Ah ) is located behind the right-hand pilot’s seat. -
Page 21: Operating Limitation
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Operating limitation Airspeed indicator system calibration: km/h km/h (Indicated Air (Calibrated speed) Air speed) As requested by ASTM F-2245-04 §9.1 all flight speeds are presented as calibrated airspeeds in kilometre per hour (km/h). As the calibrated... -
Page 22: Maximum Maneuvering Speed (V A )
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement The stall speeds mentioned above are with wings levelled. WARNING Once any angle of bank (e.g. turn) is encountered the stall speed is significantly increasing. Example: angle of bank – 60° ……. V = 120 km/h The more bank –... -
Page 23: Service Ceiling
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Cross wind takeoffs and landings require training and experience, the higher crosswind component, the better your skill must be. Do not fly without proper experience when the wind speed is approaching the limit. - Page 24 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Only VFR day flights at ambient temperature above -10 C WARNING are permitted. Flights at ambient temperature between -10 C and 0 C are permitted only under no icing conditions. IFR flights and flying in clouds is prohibited.
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Page 25: Weight And Balance Information
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Weight and Balance Information 3.1 Installed equipment list VFR Day Airspeed indicator Turn Bank indicator Attitude indicator Altimeter Magnetic compass Vertical speed indicator Oil Pressure indicator Oil temperature indicator Fuel pressure indicator... -
Page 26: Airplane Weight And Balance Statement
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 3.2.1 Airplane weight and balance statement CG position of empty aircraft is determined by weighting. The procedure is described in the Maintenance manual. The whole procedure must be repeated and new Airplane weight and balance statement must be prepared whenever a modification or repair having impact to the weight of the aircraft occurs. -
Page 27: Detailed Calculation Of Cg Position
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Maximum takeoff weight is the maximum weight approved for the start of the takeoff roll. The table given bellow represents the maximum amount of fuel for given crew weight and given weight in the baggage compartment. The CG (center of gravity) position is within the approved range for all combinations in the table and any interpolation between displayed values. - Page 28 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Weight (kg) X (mm) Moment (kg.cm) Empty aircraft Crew 440,0 Example: Example: Litters Fuel 440,0 max 85 Example: Example: 187,44 litters Baggage 1200,0 Example: Example: Total Example: Example: 1955,6 Loaded aircraft CG...
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Page 29: Performance
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Performance The data is based on particular flight measurements undertaken with the aircraft of this type in good service conditions and with application of average piloting technique. The performance values stated below are calculated at sea level of the international standard atmosphere (ISA). -
Page 30: Takeoff And Landing Distances
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 4.1 TakeOff and Landing distances Take Off Distance (m) Surface Ground run Takeoff distance to 50 ft Grass runway Concrete runway Landing Distance (m) Surface Landing distance Ground run from 50 ft... -
Page 31: Rpm
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 4.4 RPM Max. take off power ..............5,800 Max. continuous power ............. 5,500 Cruise flight…………………………………………………... 4,200 – 5,200 Idle speed ..............approx. 1,600 4.5 Fuel consumption Fuel consumption Engine settings (Litres / hour) Takeoff power performance Max. -
Page 32: Emergency Procedures
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Emergency procedures 5.1 Introduction This section contains procedures for various emergencies which may occur. Emergencies caused by aircraft or engine malfunctions are rare if proper pre-flight inspections and maintenance are practised. -
Page 33: In-Flight Engine Failure
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement after touchdown: - brakes AS REQUIRED 5.2.3 In-flight Engine Failure - airspeed 120 km/h - landing site selection SELECT - transmit MAYDAY on 121,5, ELT ON, XPDR 7700 - if time permits... -
Page 34: In-Flight Engine Starting
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement proper gliding speed) is always the first priority. If the cause cannot be determined and corrected, the emergency landing must be accomplished. Always announce your intentions and position after engine failure using radio and other equipment when time permits. -
Page 35: Engine Fire On The Ground
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Follow these procedure when fire or smoke in the engine compartment or cockpit is detected even though fires are extremely rare in properly maintained aircraft. 5.4.1 Engine fire on the ground... -
Page 36: Engine Fire In Flight
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 5.4.3 Engine fire in flight - main fuel valve SHUT - tank fuel valves SHUT - Fuel power switcher A/B - throttle FULL - airspeed INCREASE as required to find an... -
Page 37: Gliding
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 5.5 Gliding gliding ratio ................1 : 11 optimum gliding speed ............110 km/h rate of descent ..............551 fpm Always consider flying though areas of descending air when calculating gliding range. Do not forget to have sufficient altitude to perform a landing procedure once suitable landing site has been reached. -
Page 38: Blown-Out Tire Landing
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement other course to avoid bad weather area. If the conditions are not getting better or even are deteriorating, perform a precautionary landing before the conditions are getting even worse. 5.7 Blown-Out Tire Landing... -
Page 39: Extreme Turbulence Encounter
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement A prompt action must be taken immediately once icing conditions are encountered. A 180° turn and a climb is usually appropriate. If the airframe ice builds extremely rapidly, consider off-airport forced landing. Approach speed should be increased slightly depending upon icing severity. -
Page 40: Normal Procedures
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Normal procedures All air speed values in this chapter are presented in km/h Indicated Airspeed, as this value represents instrument reading better than the Calibrated air speed. 6.1 Pre-flight inspection Pre-flight inspection must be conducted before the first flight of the day. -
Page 41: Daily Inspection
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.2 Daily Inspection Cockpit POH and other documentation review and available to pilot master switch backup battery switch Strat power switch ignition Fuel pump switch A Fuel pump switch B fuel valves... - Page 42 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement rudder pedals INSPECT, freedom of movement brakes INSPECT trim freedom of movement, proper function engine controls INSPECT, freedom of movement loose objects in cockpit remove cockpit windows INSPECT door INSPECT, shut and locked...
- Page 43 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement INSPECT - air intake and controls INSPECT - electrical system, ignition, cable connections INSPECT - fuel system, filter INSPECT - exhaust system INSPECT – coolant, quantity (0.4 inch above bottom) - (between MIN and MAX marks), leakages –(see picture 1)
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Page 44: Engine Starting
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Fuel caps secured, correct vent orientation – open end against air in flight. DO NOT FLY THE AIRCRAFT IF YOU FIND ANY DAMAGES WARNING OR PROBLEMS DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION. ALWAYS... - Page 45 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - master switch SWITCH ON - main fuel valve OPEN - wing tank fuel valve OPEN TO TANK WITH MORE FUEL - fuel pump switcher Main - fuel pump switcher Aux...
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Page 46: Warming Up Engine
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - Fuel pumps switchers Set both pumps switchers ON - avionics and other switches SWITCH ON (transceiver, IC, turn- and slip indicator ..) The aircraft has a tendency to roll forward easily on paved surfaces like asphalt even when the engine is at idle. -
Page 47: Prior To Takeoff
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.5.1 Prior to TakeOff - Oil temperature Minimum 50 - brakes BRAKES ON - RPM 3850 RPM - Ignition CHECK (Lane A, BOTH, Lane B, BOTH). Engine speed should not drop/decrease more than 250 RPM. -
Page 48: Best Angle Of Climb Speed (V X )
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Accelerate during initial climb to 117 KM/H unless the best angle of climb is required. Maintain the airspeed during best angle climb carefully, do not let the speed drop below 110 KM/H. -
Page 49: Best Rate Of Climb Speed (V Y )
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.7 Best rate of climb speed (V 6.7.1 Climbing - speed 5500 RPM MAX - airspeed 104 km/h - engine instruments CHECK 6.8 Cruise 6.8.1 Cruise Flight - bring the aircraft into horizontal flight 4000 –... - Page 50 EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Always monitor the airspace around your to prevent a mid-air collision. Do not forget to change the wing tank supplying the engine on regular basis to prevent fuel starvation. WARNING A proper fuel supply to the engine is provided by a central connecting tank during changing the active fuel tank change.
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Page 51: Approach
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.9 Approach 6.9.1 Descent - throttle INCREASED IDLE OR AS REQUIRED - engine instruments CHECK During long approaches and when descending from a WARNING considerable height, it is not advisable to reduce the engine throttle control to idle. -
Page 52: On Final
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - final leg airspace check of free space 6.10.2 On Final - airspeed 120 km/h - power ADJUST AS NEEDED - engine instruments CHECK - wing flaps LANDING - trimming TRIM... -
Page 53: Post-Flight Check
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - ignition - master switch - avionics and other switches - main fuel valve SHUT - tank fuel valves SHUT - secure the aircraft chocks or other way to prevent the aircraft from... -
Page 54: Balked Landing Procedures
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement When approaching a short field make sure that the approach speed of 120 km/h is carefully maintained and full flaps are set. 6.12 Balked landing procedures - power MAX. 5500 R.P.M... -
Page 55: Towing Gliders
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.14 Towing Gliders This Chapter contains information for towing gliders and complements each chapter precise specification which is important for maintaining flight performances of this airplane: 6.14.1 General This EuroFox aircraft 3K is capable of towing gliders. -
Page 56: Take Off Roll
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement - Wing tank fuel valves FUEL QUANTITY CHECK, OPEN TO BOTH OR TANK WITH MORE FUEL QUANTITY - Instruments CHECK - doors shut, locked - Safety Belt Fasten, Tightened - Controls... -
Page 57: Cruising Speed According To Limitations Of Towed Glider
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 6.14.7 Cruising speed according to limitations of towed glider 6.14.8 Before landing pilot has to go on low pass to drop the rope on the designate place Permitted glider position range... -
Page 58: Aircraft Ground Handling And Servicing
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing 7.1 Servicing fuel, oil, coolant 7.1.1 Servicing fuel Verify the main switch OFF position Verify that the doors are closed Remove fuel tank cap Service with fuel of proper type until level rises to the filler... -
Page 59: Servicing Coolant
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement replace the top engine cowling The oil is to be changed every 50 or 100 hours of operation – see Maintenance manual and engine documentation for details. The first oil change is to be performed after initial 25 hours of operation of a new or overhauled engine. -
Page 60: Aircraft Tie-Down Instruction
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Never push, pull, or lift the aircraft by use of control surfaces CAUTION 7.3.2 Aircraft tie-down instruction Turn the aircraft into wind, if possible Lock the controls (using safety belts) Make sure that parking brake is on, install wheel chocks when possible. -
Page 61: Required Placards And Markings
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Required Placards and Markings 8.1 Airspeed indicator range markings Marking km/h IAS Signification 60 150 White arc Range of wing-flaps use. 70 175 Green arc Normal range of operation. -
Page 62: Operating Limitation On Instrument Panel
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Overview of speed limits: Speed km/h IAS Remarks Never exceed Do not exceed this speed in any operation. speed Normal operating This speed may be exceeded under smooth air only, do not apply deflections of limit speed control surfaces over one third. -
Page 63: Passenger Warning
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement 8.3 Passenger warning This aircraft was manufactured in accordance with Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements. 8.4 “No intentional spins” The following placard is located on the instrument panel... -
Page 64: Supplementary Information
EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement Supplementary information 9.1 Familiarization flight procedures Familiarization flights procedure depends on pilot’s experience. The whole familiarization should start with careful study of this document (Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight training supplement). Maintenance manual should be read as well.
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