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Aeroprakt Ltd.

24, Polyova str., Kyiv, Ukraine


Tel: 0038 044 496-77-21
Fax: 0038 044 496-77-31
e-mail: aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com
www.aeroprakt.kiev.ua

AEROPRAKT-32
Pilot Operating Handbook
A32-080-POH

Airplane Model: AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32)

Airplane Registration Number: 4X-HYI

Airplane Serial Number: 080

Date of issue: 05.04.2019

Approved by: Yuriy Yakovlyev

Position: Chief designer

Date of approval: 05.04.2019

This manual must be carried in the airplane at all times.


This airplane is to be operated in compliance with information and limitations contained herein.
AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook A32-080-POH

RECORD OF MANUAL REVISIONS


No part of this manual may be reproduced or changed in any manner without a written
consent of the Manufacturer.
Any revision of the present manual, except actual weighing data, must be recorded in the
following table according to information from the Manufacturer.
New or amended text in the revised pages will be indicated by a black vertical line on the
left-hand margin, and the Revision No. and the date will be shown on the bottom left hand
side of the page.

Affected Affected Date


Rev. No. Date Approval Date Signature
Section Pages Inserted

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Table of contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5
1 General information ..................................................................................................... 6
1.1 General description of the airplane ......................................................................... 6
1.2 Airplane specifications ............................................................................................ 6
2 Limitations .................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Airspeeds and Airspeed Indicator markings ............................................................ 7
2.2 Service ceiling ......................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Maneuvering load factors ........................................................................................ 8
2.4 Approved maneuvers .............................................................................................. 8
2.5 Fuel capacity and type ............................................................................................ 8
2.6 Engine ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.7 Kinds of operation limits .......................................................................................... 9
2.8 Crosswind limitation ................................................................................................ 9
3 Emergency procedures .............................................................................................. 10
3.1 General ................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Emergency checklists ........................................................................................... 10
4 Normal Procedures .................................................................................................... 15
4.1 General ................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Preflight check....................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Engine starting ...................................................................................................... 17
4.4 Taxiing................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Before takeoff ........................................................................................................ 18
4.6 Normal takeoff ....................................................................................................... 18
4.7 Short/soft field takeoff ........................................................................................... 18
4.8 Climb ..................................................................................................................... 19
4.9 Cruise .................................................................................................................... 19
4.10 Approach ............................................................................................................... 19
4.11 Normal landing ...................................................................................................... 19
4.12 Short/soft field landing ........................................................................................... 20
4.13 Balked landing....................................................................................................... 20
5 Performance................................................................................................................ 21
5.1 General ................................................................................................................. 21
5.2 Takeoff and landing distances............................................................................... 21
5.3 Climb performance ................................................................................................ 21
5.4 Cruise speeds and fuel consumption at various RPM settings.............................. 21
6 Weight and Balance and Equipment List ................................................................. 22
6.1 Weight and Balance Chart .................................................................................... 22
6.2 Installed equipment list .......................................................................................... 23

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7 Airplane and Systems Descriptions ......................................................................... 25


7.1 General ................................................................................................................. 25
7.2 Airframe................................................................................................................. 25
7.3 Landing gear ......................................................................................................... 25
7.4 Engine and its controls .......................................................................................... 26
7.5 Propeller ................................................................................................................ 26
7.6 Fuel system ........................................................................................................... 27
7.7 Airplane control systems ....................................................................................... 29
7.8 Instrument panel ................................................................................................... 38
7.9 Full and static pressure system ............................................................................. 40
7.10 Electrical system ................................................................................................... 41
7.11 Seats and harness belts ........................................................................................ 47
7.12 Cockpit doors ........................................................................................................ 47
7.13 Baggage compartment .......................................................................................... 47
7.14 Recovery system ................................................................................................... 47
8 Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing .................................................................. 49
8.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 49
8.2 Towing, parking and tie-down instructions ............................................................ 49
8.3 Servicing fuel, oil and coolant................................................................................ 49
8.4 Approved fuel and oil ............................................................................................ 50
8.5 Cleaning and care ................................................................................................. 50
8.6 Disassembling and assembling the airplane ......................................................... 50
9 Supplements ............................................................................................................... 54
9.1 General ................................................................................................................. 54
9.2 Engine manual ...................................................................................................... 54
9.3 Avionics and special engine instruments .............................................................. 54
9.4 Recovery system ................................................................................................... 54
9.5 Floats .................................................................................................................... 54
9.6 List of installed equipment ..................................................................................... 55
9.7 Actual empty weight and CG position data............................................................ 56
9.8 Airplane Flight Training Supplement ..................................................................... 57
9.9 Airplane Owner Feedback to Manufacturer ........................................................... 60

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Introduction
This Pilot Operating Handbook has been prepared to provide the airplane owner and
operators with information required for the safe and efficient operation of this airplane.
The following ASTM standards have been and/or shall be used for the design, construction
and continued airworthiness of this Aeroprakt-32 (A-32) airplane:
F2245-18 Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane,
F2295-10 Standard Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport
Aircraft,
F2316-12 Standard Specification for Airframe Emergency Parachutes for Light Sport
Aircraft,
F2339-06 Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocating Spark Ignition
Engines for Light Sport Aircraft,
F2506-13 Standard Specification for Design and Testing of Light Sport Aircraft Propellers,
F2745-15 Standard Specification for Required Product Information to be Provided with an
Airplane,
F2746-14 Standard Specification for Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for Light Sport
Airplane,
F2972-15 Standard Specification for Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance
System.

This A-32 airplane was manufactured by:


Aeroprakt Ltd.
24 Polyova str.
Kyiv, 03056
UKRAINE
Tel.: +380 44 496-77-21
Fax: +380 44 496-77-31
E-mail: aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com
www.aeroprakt.kiev.ua

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1 General information
1.1 General description of the airplane
AEROPRAKT-32 (A-32) is a two-seat, high-wing strut braced monoplane of "classic"
aerodynamic layout with closed cockpit, non-retractable landing gear with steerable nose
wheel, Rotax-912 engine with tractor three-blade on-ground adjustable pitch propeller.
AEROPRAKT-32 is approved for flying in VFR, day.
AEROPRAKT-32 is certified in the LSA (Light Sport Airplane) category.

1.2 Airplane specifications


Specification US units Metric
Wing span 31 ft 9.45 m
Wing area 138 sq ft 12.83 m²
Length 20 ft 7 in 6.27 m
Height 7 ft 3 in 2.22 m
Wheel base 4 ft 2 in 1.27 m
Wheel track 5 ft 9 in 1.75 m
Gross weight (Maximum Take-Off Weight, MTOW) 1320 lb 600 kg
Top speed at sea level, ISA conditions 116 kts 215 km/h
Cruising speed (IAS) at 1000 ft, ISA conditions, engine RPM:
3500 54 kts 100 km/h
3800 67 kts 125 km/h
4200 81 kts 150 km/h
4650 94 kts 175 km/h
5150 108 kts 200 km/h
5500 116 kts 215 km/h
Range with full tanks (30 min. reserve) at 1000 ft, still air, 706 nm 1307 km
ISA conditions, 3700 RPM
Best angle of climb speed (VX), IAS 54 kts 100 km/h
Best rate of climb speed (VY), IAS 65 kts 120 km/h
Stalling speed at MTOW, flaps up (VS), IAS 32 kts 60 km/h
Stalling speed at MTOW, full flaps (VS0), IAS 27 kts 50 km/h
Maximum engine power at 5800 RPM (5 minutes limit) 100 hp 73.5 kW
Total fuel capacity 23.8 US gal 90 l
Usable fuel 23.3 US gal 88 l
Approved fuel types: unleaded mogas min. RON 95 or avgas 100LL

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2 Limitations
2.1 Airspeeds and Airspeed Indicator markings
Airspeed limitations and corresponding IAS values are given in the table below.
Scheme of color markings of airspeed indicator is shown on Fig. 1. Its explanation is given
in the table below.
IAS value or
Marking Airspeed (range) symbol(s) and description
range, km/h (kts)
VS0 – stalling speed at maximum takeoff weight
White arc start 50 (27)
with full flaps
VS – stalling speed at maximum takeoff weight
Green arc start 60 (32)
with flaps up
White arc 50 - 147 (27 - 79) VS0 to VFE – flap extended speed range
Green arc 60 - 151 (32 - 81) VS to VO – normal operating speed range
Green and
VO – operating maneuvering speed at gross
Yellow arcs 151 (81)
weight and minimum weight
border
151 - 240 VO to VNE – in this range maneuvers must be
Yellow arc
(81 - 130) conducted with caution and only in smooth air
VNE – never-exceed speed, maximum speed for all
Red line 240 (130)
operations

Fig. 1. Airspeed Indicator markings

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2.2 Service ceiling


Service ceiling of A-32 with Rotax-912ULS (100 hp) engine is equal to at least 5000 m
(16 000 ft).
However, A-32 has neither pressurized cockpit nor oxygen equipment and therefore may
not be used for high-altitude flight.

2.3 Maneuvering load factors


Limit load factors for the airplane at gross weight of 600 kg (1320 lb) are as follows:
Maximum positive limit load factor +4.0
Maximum negative limit load factor -2.0

2.4 Approved maneuvers


A-32 airplane belongs to a non-aerobatic category. All maneuvers shall be done within its
airspeed and maneuvering load factor limits (G limits). Approved maneuvers include:
- turns with bank angles up to 60°,
- side-slipping with angles up to 15°,
- level and accelerated stalls without spinning,
- diving at a speed below VNE of 240 km/h (130 kts) IAS.
Any aerobatics including intentional spinning is prohibited!

2.5 Fuel capacity and type


standard optional
Capacity of tanks: 2×45 l (2×11.9 US gal) 2×57 l (2×15.05 US gal)
Total fuel capacity: 90 l (23.8 US gal) 114 l (30.1 US gal)
Total usable fuel: 88 l (23.3 US gal) 112 l (29.6 US gal)
Non-usable fuel: 2l (0.5 US gal) 2l (0.5 US gal)

Approved fuel types: see table in paragraph 2.6 Engine.

NOTE: The readings of the fuel level indicators have to be read as follows (for both
standard and optional fuel tanks):

«F» — 42 l (11.1 US gal);

«1/2» — 21 l (5.5 US gal);

«E» — 4.5 l (1.2 US gal);

«reserve fuel remains» backlight ignites — 4.5 l (1.2 US gal).

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2.6 Engine
Engine data and operational limitations are given in the table below:
Engine manufacturer BRP-Rotax GmbH&Co KG, Austria
Engine model Rotax-912ULS
Take-off performance 73.5 kW
Max. continuous performance 69 kW
Take-off speed 5800 rpm (max. 5 min.)
Max. continuous speed 5500 rpm
Idle speed min. 1400 rpm
max. 7 bar (102 psi)
Oil pressure min. 0.8 bar (12 psi) (below 3500 rpm)
normal 2.0 to 5.0 bar (27–73 psi) (above 3500 rpm)
max. 130 °C (266 °F)
Oil temperature min. 50 °C (120 °F)
normal approx. 90 to 110 °C (190-230 °F)
Exhaust gas temperature, max. 880 °C (1616 °F)
Coolant temperature limit
max. 120 °C (248 °F)
measured in cylinder head
Engine start, operating max. 50 °C (120 °F) (ambient temperature)
temperature min. -25 °C (-13 °F) (oil temperature)
max. 0.5 bar (7.26 psi)
Fuel pressure
min. 0.15 bar (2.2 psi)
antiknock properties min. RON 95 (min. AKI 911)
EN 228 super,
European standard
Fuel EN 228 super plus
AVGAS 100 LL
Aviation standard
(ASTM D910)
Oil: with RON 424 classification

NOTE: On all issues of engine operation see Rotax engine Operator's Manual.
Follow its instructions to ensure safe and efficient operation of the engine.

2.7 Kinds of operation limits


This aircraft is approved for flying day, VFR. Flight into icing conditions is prohibited.

2.8 Crosswind limitation


Maximum crosswind component for A-32 airplane is 7 m/s (14 kts).
It is highly recommended to choose upwind direction for takeoff and landing with the least
crosswind. It will significantly shorten takeoff and landing distances and increase degree of
safety.

1 Anti Knock Index (RON+MON)/2

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3 Emergency procedures
3.1 General
This section contains recommendations to the pilots in case of emergency in flight. However
such situations, caused by airframe or engine malfunction are extremely rare provided that
pre-flight inspections and checks are performed regularly.

3.2 Emergency checklists


3.2.1 Engine fire during start
1. Throttle – IDLE
2. Ignition – OFF.
3. Fuel valves – CLOSE.
4. Unfasten seat belts, abandon cockpit.
5. Take measures to extinguish the fire.

3.2.2 Engine failure during takeoff


3.2.2.1 during takeoff roll
1. Throttle – IDLE.
2. Ignition – OFF.
3. Brakes – APPLY as necessary.
3.2.2.2 immediately after takeoff
1. Direction – NO TURN BACK.
2. Airspeed – 110 km/h (59 kts) – best glide.
3. Throttle – IDLE.
4. Ignition – OFF.
5. Master switch – OFF.
6. Fuel valves – CLOSE.
7. Landing – STRAIGHT AHEAD, avoid colliding with obstacles.

3.2.3 Loss of engine power in flight


3.2.3.1 during climb
1. Airspeed – 110 km/h (59 kts) – best glide.
2. Throttle – IDLE.
3. Ignition – OFF.
4. Fuel valves – CLOSE.
5. Direction – TURN to the airfield (if altitude permits).
6. Landing – STRAIGHT AHEAD, avoid colliding with obstacles.

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3.2.3.2 in level flight


1. Airspeed – 110 km/h (59 kts) – best glide.
2. Landing area – SELECT (consider altitude and wind).
3. Engine – RESTART (if time and altitude permit), see section 3.2.4.
4. Unable to restart – follow emergency landing procedure, see section 3.2.5.

3.2.4 Restarting engine in flight


1. Throttle – IDLE.
2. Fuel valves – check OPEN.
3. Fuel level – CHECK.
4. Ignition – ON.
5. Master key – turn to START.

3.2.5 Emergency landing without engine power


1. Airspeed – 110 km/h (59 kts) – best glide.
2. Flaps – position 1.
3. Ignition – OFF.
4. Fuel valves – CLOSE.
5. Landing area – SELECT, consider altitude and wind. (No place suitable for landing – use
recovery system.)
6. Emergency call – TRANSMIT (121.5 MHz or nearest airfield frequency).
7. Flaps – EXTEND FULLY on final.
8. Landing – in the SELECTED place, avoid colliding with obstacles.
9. Touchdown – at minimum speed.

3.2.6 Precautionary landing with engine power


(In case of decision to discontinue the flight with engine running)
1. Airspeed – SELECT SAFE for the particular situation.
2. Throttle – SET to maintain selected airspeed.
3. Fuel – CHECK level and valves.
4. Map – CHECK for nearest airfields/area suitable for landing.
5. Landing area – SELECT.
6. Radio – REPORT decision to land on the selected place if necessary.
7. Landing – follow NORMAL or SHORT-FIELD landing procedure as appropriate.

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3.2.7 Fire in flight


1. Ignition – OFF.
2. Fuel valves – CLOSE.
3. Yoke/Stick – PUSH to descend.
4. Airspeed – BELOW 240 km/h (130 kts).
5. Landing area – SELECT (consider altitude and wind).
6. Landing – in the SELECTED place, avoid colliding with obstacles.
7. Unfasten seat belts, abandon cockpit.
8. Take measures to extinguish the fire.

3.2.8 Loss of oil pressure


1. Follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.
2. Engine overheating or stopped – follow EMERGENCY LANDING procedure, see section
3.2.5.

3.2.9 High oil pressure


1. Throttle – REDUCE rpm, IDLE if necessary.
2. Airspeed – 110 km/h (59 kts) – best glide.
3. Oil pressure – CONTROL.
4. Oil pressure normal – follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.
5. Oil pressure high – follow EMERGENCY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.5.

3.2.10 Emergency descent


1. Yoke/Stick – PUSH to descend.
2. Throttle – IDLE.
3. Airspeed – BELOW 240 km/h (130 kts).
4. Engine speed – BELOW 5800 rpm.
5. Air traffic – CONTROL to avoid collisions.
6. Altitude – CONTROL.
7. Terrain – CONTROL.
8. At safe altitude – PULL YOKE GENTLY to level off.
9. G loads – DO NOT EXCEED +4g.

3.2.11 Alternator failure


Follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.

3.2.12 Overvoltage
1. Additional electrical consumers (landing light, strobes, etc.) – switch ON.
2. Voltage – CHECK.
3. Voltage normal – CONTINUE normal flight.
4. Voltage high – REMOVE battery charge fuse and FOLLOW PRECAUTIONARY
LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.

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3.2.13 Inadvertent spin


1. Rudder pedals – FULLY AGAINST ROTATION.
2. Yoke/Stick – PUSH slightly forward of neutral.
3. Rotation stopped – rudder pedals NEUTRAL.
4. Speed reached 110 km/h (59 kts) – PULL YOKE GENTLY to recover from diving.
Do not exceed +4g and 240 km/h (130 kts)!
WARNING: Intentional spinning in A-32 is prohibited!
NOTE: In level flight and during turn stall warning is assured by the aerodynamic
characteristics of A-32 – gentle shaking of the airplane and yoke/stick due to the
starting airflow separation.

3.2.14 Inadvertent icing encounter


1. Abandon icing build-up area.
2. Icing build-up not stopped – FOLLOW PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see
section 3.2.6.

3.2.15 Loss of primary instruments


3.2.15.1 ASI failure due to full pressure line blockage
Signs of the blockage – airspeed indicator reading either:
- does not change with changing airspeed in level flight or,
- reduces during a steady descent or,
- increases during a steady climb.
1. Airspeed indicator readings – IGNORE.
2. In level flight – SET THROTTLE to 4000-4500 rpm.
3. Altitude – MAINTAIN.
4. In descent – SET THROTTLE to IDLE.
5. Sink rate – SET to 3 m/s (600 ft/min).
6. Follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.
3.2.15.2 Altimeter, VSI and ASI failure due to static pressure line blockage
Signs of the blockage:
- altimeter and vertical speed indicator readings do not change with changing altitude or,
- airspeed indicator reading increases during a steady descent or,
- airspeed indicator reading reduces during a steady climb.
1. IGNORE altimeter, VSI and ASI readings.
2. Airplane attitude – CONTROL by the position of the horizon line with relation to the wings
and engine cowling.
3. Airspeed and vertical speed – CONTROL using throttle.
4. Follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.

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3.2.15.3 Powerplant instruments failure


(Tachometer, oil, water and exhaust temperature indicators, fuel quantity indicator)
1. IGNORE powerplant instruments readings.
2. Engine rpm – CONTROL by engine noise.
3. Follow PRECAUTIONARY LANDING procedure, see section 3.2.6.

3.2.16 Loss of flight controls


1. Elevator control fails – use elevator TRIM TAB control.
2. Rudder control fails – use AILERONS to control direction.
3. Aileron control fails – use RUDDER to control bank.

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4 Normal Procedures
4.1 General
This section describes normal procedures recommended for safe operation of the A-32.

4.2 Preflight check


Pilots must inspect the general condition of the airplane during its preflight check. The
airplane must have no damage or maladjustments that may be critical for the flight safety.
The cockpit glass, propeller, wing and empennage must be clean of rainwater, snow, frost,
ice, and dirt as they impair visibility and aerodynamics and increase weight.
Preflight check must be performed according to the following order and requirements:

4.2.1 Entire airplane


1. Covers and clamps – REMOVED.
2. Airplane – CLEAN of rainwater, snow, frost, ice and dirt.
3. Rigging – CHECK visually.
4. External damage – NONE.

4.2.2 Power plant


1. Propeller and spinner – CLEAN, INTACT and SECURE.
2. Top cowling – REMOVE for engine inspection.
3. Oil, coolant and braking fluid – CHECK level.
4. Engine mount and vibration dampers – NO CRACKS and INTACT.
5. Cables and hoses – INTACT and SECURE.
6. Fuel, oil, coolant leaks – NONE.
7. Exhaust system, its attachments, joints and springs – NO CRACKS and INTACT.
8. Top cowling – INSTALL back.
9. Cowling and its locks – INTACT and LOCKED.

4.2.3 Landing gear


1. Wheel fairings – CLEAN, INTACT and SECURE.
2. Wheel pressure – OK.
3. Tires – NO CRACKS, WEAR OK.
4. Main wheel brakes – CLEAN, INTACT and SECURE.
5. Braking fluid – NO LEAKS.
6. Nose and main legs – NO CRACK and INTACT.
7. Nose leg shock absorber – INTACT.

4.2.4 Right wing


1. Wing and strut surface – CLEAN and INTACT.
2. Wing and strut attachment fittings and bolts – IN PLACE, INTACT and SECURE.

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3. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE and SECURE.


4. Fuel leaks – NONE.
5. Fuel tank vent outlet – CLEAN and INTACT.
6. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – INTACT.
7. Flaperon clamp – REMOVED.
8. Flaperon – CLEAN and INTACT.
9. Flaperon hinge brackets – INTACT, BOLTS SECURE, HINGES GREASED.
10. Flaperon control linkage attachment – INTACT and SECURE.

4.2.5 Right side of fuselage


1. Fuselage surface – CLEAN and INTACT.
2. Cockpit glass – CLEAN, INTACT and NO CRACKS.
3. Door hinges and lock – INTACT.
4. Recovery system condition – CHECK visually.
5. Drain valve – CLOSED, NO FUEL LEAKS.
6. Fuel residue – DRAIN and CHECK.

4.2.6 Empennage
1. Empennage surface – CLEAN and INTACT.
2. Clamps/stops – REMOVED.
3. Horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings and bolts – INTACT and SECURE.
4. Rudder, elevator and trim tab – CLEAN and INTACT.
5. Rudder, elevator and trim tab hinge brackets – INTACT, SECURE and GREASED.
6. Rudder, elevator and trim tab control linkage attachment – INTACT and SECURE.

4.2.7 Left side of fuselage


1. Fuselage surface – CLEAN and INTACT.
2. Cockpit glass – CLEAN, INTACT and NO CRACKS.
3. Door hinges and lock – INTACT.
4. Battery and power cables' attachment – SECURE, CONDITION OK.
5. Control system linkages inside the rear fuselage – CHECK visually.
6. Baggage container condition – CHECK visually.

4.2.8 Left wing


1. Flaperon control linkage attachment – INTACT and SECURE.
2. Flaperon hinge brackets – INTACT, BOLTS SECURE, HINGES GREASED.
3. Flaperon – CLEAN and INTACT.
4. Flaperon clamp – REMOVED.
5. Fuel tank vent outlet – CLEAN and INTACT.

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6. Fuel leaks – NONE.


7. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE and SECURE.
8. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – INTACT.
9. Wing and strut attachment fittings and bolts – IN PLACE, INTACT and SECURE.
10. Wing and strut surface – CLEAN and INTACT.
11. Pitot/static pressure probe – COVER REMOVED, CLEAN and INTACT.

4.2.9 Cockpit
1. Cockpit interior – CLEAN, INTACT, NO FOREIGN OBJECTS.
2. Seats – INTACT, ADJUSTED and SECURE.
3. Harness belts – INTACT, ADJUSTED and LOCKED (with pilots in the seats).
4. Doors – CLOSED and LOCKED.
5. Flight planning including weight and CG check – PERFORMED.
6. Onboard documentation/maps required for the flight – AVAILABLE.
7. Baggage container – BAGGAGE SECURED, CONTAINER CLOSED.
8. Starter key – REMOVED
9. All electrical switches – OFF.
10. Flight instruments – INTACT, CHECK READINGS.
11. Movements of controls – check FREE and FULL.
12. Yokes/Stick, rudder pedals, elevator trim tab lever – NEUTRAL.
13. Flaps – RETRACTED.
14. Parking brake – ON.

4.3 Engine starting


1. Starter key – INSERT, set to ON.
2. Fuel level – CHECK.
3. Fuel valves – CHECK.
4. Throttle – IDLE.
5. Doors – check CLOSED.
6. Choke lever (cold engine only) – set FULLY FORWARD.
7. Propeller – CHECK CLEAR.
8. Starter key (cold engine only) – set to START for 5 seconds with ignition OFF.
9. Ignition – ON.
10. Starter key – set to START until engine starts (10 seconds maximum).
11. Throttle – set MINIMUM STABLE REVOLUTIONS (approx. 1600-1700 RPM).
12. Choke lever – FULLY BACK (gradually, when engine runs smoothly).
13. Engine – WARM UP at 2000-2500 RPM.
14. Required electric equipment/instruments – switch ON and ADJUST.

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15. Ignition – TEST at 4000 RPM holding brakes.


16. Oil pressure – check 2.0-5.0 bar (29-73 psi) at above 3500 RPM.

4.4 Taxiing
1. Throttle – IDLE.
2. Taxiway – CHECK CLEAR.
3. Coolant and oil temperature – CHECK.
4. Parking brake – OFF.
5. Throttle – SET REQUIRED TAXI SPEED.
6. Yoke/Stick – elevator NEUTRAL, ailerons AGAINST crosswind.
7. Brakes – use as required, set throttle to IDLE when stopping.
8. To stop immediately – IGNITION OFF and ENGAGE BRAKES.

4.5 Before takeoff


1. Hold position – LINE UP AND WAIT.
2. Brakes – ENGAGE.
3. Coolant temperature – CHECK minimum 140°F (60°C).
4. Oil temperature – CHECK minimum 120°F (50°C).
5. Fuel level – CHECK.
6. Fuel valves – CHECK.
7. Flaps – EXTEND position 1.

4.6 Normal takeoff


1. Rudder pedals – NEUTRAL.
2. Brakes – RELEASE.
3. Throttle – gradually FULL POWER.
4. Yoke/Stick – elevator NEUTRAL, ailerons AGAINST CROSSWIND.
5. Rudder pedals – maintain takeoff direction.
6. Yoke/Stick – PULL gently to lift the nose wheel at 40 km/h.
7. After take-off accelerate to at least 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kts) and start to climb.

4.7 Short/soft field takeoff


1. Flaps – EXTEND FULLY.
2. Hold position – OCCUPY.
3. Takeoff distance – CHECK if sufficient.
4. Rudder pedals – NEUTRAL.
5. Throttle – gradually FULL POWER.
6. Brakes – RELEASE.
7. Yoke/Stick – elevator NEUTRAL, ailerons AGAINST CROSSWIND.

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8. Rudder pedals – maintain takeoff direction.


9. Liftoff – at 65 km/h (35 kts).
10. Accelerate to at least 90 km/h (49 kts) at 1-2 m (3-7 ft) and start to climb.
11. Speed – SET best angle of climb speed VX = 100 km/h (54 kts).

4.8 Climb
1. Speed – SET: best angle of climb speed VX = 100 km/h (54 kts) or
best rate of climb speed VY = 120 km/h (65 kts)
in strong turbulence +10 km/h (5 kts).
2. Flaps – RETRACT SLOWLY at safe altitude.
3. Engine parameters - OK.

4.9 Cruise
1. Flight altitude – OCCUPY and monitor. Keep safe altitude over obstacles.
2. Cruise speed – SET, in strong turbulence – min. 100 km/h (54 kts), max.151 km/h (81 kts).
3. Elevator trim tab – ADJUST as required.
4. Fuel level – MONITOR.
5. Fuel valves – check OPEN for fuel tank with fuel, CLOSE empty fuel tank.
6. Turns – perform with caution in strong turbulence and at low altitudes.

4.10 Approach
1. Speed – REDUCE below 147 km/h (79 kts), minimum 100 km/h (54 kts).
2. Flaps – EXTEND position 1. Wind stronger 8 m/s (16 kts) – FLAPS UP.
3. Elevator trim tab – ADJUST as required.
4. Approach speed on final – 100 km/h (54 kts), +10 km/h (5 kts) in rain or strong
turbulence.
5. Too high on final – REDUCE RPM, at idle – SLIP.
6. Too low on final – INCREASE RPM. DO NOT RETRACT FLAPS when flying low over
high obstacles or close to the ground!

4.11 Normal landing


1. Direction – ALIGN the airplane WITH THE RUNWAY using rudder pedals.
2. Side drift – ELIMINATE by banking against the drift (crosswind, if any).
3. Flare – start at 5 m (15 ft), level off at approximately 0.3 m (1 ft).
Gradually reduce bank and side drift while flaring and leveling off.
4. Throttle – IDLE.
5. Touchdown – at minimum speed. Avoid touching ground with the tail.
6. Yoke/Stick – HOLD to reduce the speed and PUSH gently to lower the nose wheel slowly.
Pedals – set NEUTRAL before touching ground with the nose wheel (in cross-wind
conditions).
7. Flaps – RETRACT.

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8. Brakes – ENGAGE as required. Avoid braking at a high speed or nose wheel up!

4.12 Short/soft field landing


1. Flaps – EXTEND FULLY.
2. Approach distance – REDUCE by side slipping when clear of obstacles.
3. Approach speed on final – 90 km/h (49 kts), +10 km/h (5 kts) in rain or strong turbulence.
4. Direction – ALIGN the airplane WITH THE RUNWAY using rudder pedals.
5. Side drift – ELIMINATE by banking against the drift (crosswind, if any).
6. Flare – start at 5 m (15 ft), level off at approximately 0.3 m (1 ft).
Gradually reduce bank and side drift while flaring and leveling off.
7. Throttle – IDLE.
8. Touchdown – at minimum speed at the beginning of the runway. Avoid touching ground
with the tail.
9. Flaps – RETRACT.
10. Yoke/Stick – HOLD to reduce the speed and PUSH gently to lower the nose wheel
slowly.
11. Brakes – soft field: DO NOT USE;
short field – ENGAGE as required. Avoid braking at a high speed or nose
wheel up!

4.13 Balked landing


1. Throttle – gradually FULL POWER.
2. Descent – DISCONTINUE.
3. Speed – accelerate to at least 100 km/h (54 kts) flying level.
4. Climb – at 100 km/h (54 kts).
5. Flaps – RETRACT SLOWLY at safe altitude.

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5 Performance
5.1 General
This section contains performance data of A-32 airplane of standard (basic) configuration at
maximum takeoff weight in the following environmental conditions: ICAO standard
atmosphere (ISA), mean sea level (MSL), no wind, hard and even runway. Those data may
vary depending upon the configuration and technical condition of a particular aircraft and
actual environmental conditions of its operation.

5.2 Takeoff and landing distances


The minimum takeoff and landing distances of A-32 for the above conditions are specified
below. However pilots should always keep in mind that actual takeoff and landing distances
depend on condition of the aircraft, environment and pilot skill.
Takeoff/Landing run ........................ 120/158 m (394/518 ft)
Takeoff distance to 15 m (50 ft) .................. 319 m (1047 ft)
Landing distance from 15 m (50 ft) ............. 404 m (1325 ft)

5.3 Climb performance


The rate of climb depends on atmospheric conditions, airplane takeoff weight and flap
setting. The climb performance data of A-32 in ISA conditions at MSL, maximum takeoff
weight are specified below:
Best angle of climb speed VX ...................100 km/h (54 kts)
Best rate of climb speed VY .....................120 km/h (65 kts)
Maximum rate of climb at VX .................. 2.8 m/s (551 fpm)
Maximum rate of climb at VY .................. 4.2 m/s (827 fpm)

5.4 Cruise speeds and fuel consumption at various RPM settings


The cruise speeds and fuel consumption depend upon a multitude of factors: propeller pitch
and engine adjustments, fuel quality, atmospheric conditions, flight altitude, aircraft loading
and condition of its outer surface, etc.
With the KievProp three-blade propeller adjusted to take-off RPM of 5100 per minute and
standard condition of atmosphere and aircraft the following cruise speeds and fuel
consumption values may be used for flight planning:
Engine RPM Cruise speed (IAS) Fuel consumption
3400 80 km/h 43 kts 6.9 l/h 1.83 US gal/h
3500 100 km/h 54 kts 7.2 l/h 1.90 US gal/h
3800 125 km/h 67 kts 8.5 l/h 2.24 US gal/h
4200 150 km/h 81 kts 10.5 l/h 2.78 US gal/h
4650 175 km/h 94 kts 13.0 l/h 3.43 US gal/h
5150 200 km/h 108 kts 16.9 l/h 4.47 US gal/h
5500 215 km/h 116 kts 21.5 l/h 5.69 US gal/h

However these values should be considered as approximate as they may vary due to effect
of the above mentioned factors. It is recommended to verify those values for the particular
conditions in which the exact values are required.
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6 Weight and Balance and Equipment List


This section contains information about weight and balance requirements for the safe
operation of the airplane. It is responsibility of the pilot in command to ensure before every
flight that weight and balance of the airplane remains within the specified limits. Failure to
do so may cause deterioration in airplane's flight performance and stability characteristics
and, as consequence, lead to unsafe operation.

6.1 Weight and Balance Chart


This subsection contains weighing and CG location data of the aircraft in configuration “as
built”. Any permanent modification of the aircraft configuration (such as replacement,
removal/installation of any parts or/and equipment) essentially affecting those data shall be
accounted for in this weight and balance chart by appropriate revisions of this subsection
data.

Weight readings at: front wheel ............... 63.9 kg


left wheel .................. 129.0 kg
right wheel ................ 127.5 kg
Total empty weight: ..................... 320.4 kg.
Total maximum take-off weight….600 kg.

Fig. 2

Empty C.G. position from the datum (engine flange):


(63.9 × 0.588 + (129.0 + 127.5) × 1.831)
𝑥𝐶𝐺𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑦 = = 1.583 𝑚.
63.9 + 129.0 + 127.5

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C.G. position for the maximum take-off weight:


Weight, CG arm, Moment,
Item × =
kg/lbs m/inch kg×m/lbs×inch
Empty airplane 320.4/706.5 × 1.583/62.3 = 507.2/44 033
Crew (2×92.0 kg) 184.0/405.7 × 1.663/65.5 = 306.0/26 563
Baggage 30.0/66.2 × 2.320/91.3 = 69.6/6 042
Fuel (2×45 l) 64.8/142.9 × 1.960/77.2 = 127.0/11 026
Total: 599.2/1 321.2 1009.8/87 664
XCG = Total moment / Total weight = 1.685/66.3

Note: XCG must be between 1.529 m and 1.780 m (19% and 37% MAC) as shown in Fig. 2.

6.2 Equipment list


This aircraft has the following equipment:
Flight instruments:
o Dynon SkyView system flight instruments,
o Airspeed indicator,
o Altimeter,
o Slip ball.
Engine instruments:
o Dynon SkyView system engine instruments,
o Two analog fuel level indicators.
Radio equipment:
o Transceiver, Garmin GTR 200
o Transponder. integrated in Dynon
Miscellaneous equipment:
o Strobe & navigation lights,
o Landing light,
o Autopilot.

6.3 Installed equipment list


This subsection contains a table with the list of the installed optional equipment affecting
weight and balance of the aircraft. It is responsibility of the aircraft owner/operator that any
such equipment installed in the aircraft after the date of its manufacture is listed in the table
below.
No. Equipment description and Part No. Weight, kg CG arm, m

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No. Equipment description and Part No. Weight, kg CG arm, m

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7 Airplane and Systems Descriptions


7.1 General
This section provides description and operation of the airplane and its systems. Some
equipment described herein is optional and may not be installed in the airplane. Refer to
Section 9, Supplements, for details of other optional systems and equipment.

7.2 Airframe
Wing: high placed, strut braced, constant chord. Wing section is P-IIIa-15%. Wing primary
structure consists of a single spar, ribs and aft web. Forward of the spar the wing has 2024T3
aluminum alloy skin of 0.020"-0.032" sheet, which together with the spar web forms the wing
torsion box. Aft of the spar the wing is covered with the metal skin on top and
thermoshrinkable fabric on the bottom side. Wing ribs are made of 6061T6 sheet of 0.020"-
0.032" thickness. The spar is a riveted structure consisting of a web, made of 0.032" 6061T6
sheet, and caps, made of an extruded section (D16chT alloy angle). The wing strut
attachment bracket and front attachment bracket of the wing are fixed to the spar. The rear
attachment bracket of the wing is fixed to the aft web. The flaperon (drooping aileron) hinge
brackets are fixed to ribs No. 1, 5, 9 and 13. All brackets are made of 5 mm 2024T3 sheet.
The primary structure of the flaperon consists of the leading-edge skin, spar, trailing edge
section and ribs. The LE skin and spar comprise the torsion box. Flaperon covering is made
of synthetic thermoshrinkable fabric.
The fuselage is an all-metal semimonocoque structure. The frames are made of 6061T6
aluminum alloy sheets of 0.063" to 0.080" thickness. The fuselage skin is made of 2024T3
aluminum alloy sheets of 0.02" to 0.04" thickness.
Engine cowling is made of composites.
The doors, cockpit and part of the fuselage have windows of organic glass.
The primary structure of the all-flying horizontal tail (AFHT) of ribs and a spar. The leading-
edge skin is made of a 2024T3 aluminum alloy sheets of 0.020" thickness. Aft of the spar
AFHT is covered with fabric. The AFHT has 2 hinge brackets of its attachment to fuselage.
The fin is made as integral part of the fuselage. It consists of a spar, ribs and 2024T3
aluminum alloy skin of 0.020" thickness.

7.3 Landing gear


Airplane landing gear is of tricycle type with steerable nose wheel. The main LG is of the
cantilever spring type. The main LG leg is made of aluminum alloy. It is attached to the lower
boom of the frame No. 3 at two points: upper and lower supports. The support brackets are
machined of aluminum alloy. The main LG wheels are fitted with hydraulic disk brakes.
The nose LG leg is steerable, of trailing link type. The steering is ensured using the rudder
pedals via pushrods, connecting the left and right-side pedals with bellcrank on the strut.
The leg consists of a strut and a trailing link in form of nose wheel fork. The trailing link is
connected to the strut with a shock absorber/damper.
The nose leg is attached to the frame No. 1 at two points – at upper and lower supports.
The upper support is made of 5 mm 2024T3 aluminum alloy sheet and the lower one is
build-up. The supports are fitted with bronze bushings.
Each wheel is fitted with a wheel spat (fairing) or mud screens (in case of the low-profile
tires and 6.00×6 wheels).

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Landing gear data: wheel base – 1.243 m (4 ft 1 in),


wheel track – 1.729 m (5 ft 8 in),
min. turn radius ~ 2 m (7 ft).
Main wheels: size – 6.00×6
pressure – 1.6 bar (22.7 psi)
Nose wheel: size – 6.00×6 brakeless wheel
steering angle ±30 degrees
pressure – 1 bar (14.5 psi)

7.4 Engine and its controls


This aircraft is equipped with a four-cylinder four-stroke Rotax-912UL/ULS carburetor
combined cooling engine produced by BRP-Rotax GmbH&Co KG, Austria.
The engine is has the flat-four layout, dry sump lubrication system with a separate oil tank
of 3 l (0.8 US gal) capacity, automatic valve clearance adjustment, two carburetors,
mechanical membrane fuel pump, double electronic ignition system, integrated water pump,
electrical starter, integrated gearbox of 2.43 reduction ratio.
All engine systems (fuel, electrical, cooling) are assembled in accordance with Rotax-912
engine operation manual.
The engine can be optionally fitted with an air intake pre-heater box designed by Aeroprakt,
which improves engine operating conditions, preventing carburetor icing in cold weather and
increasing the engine output in hot weather.

7.5 Propeller
This airplane is equipped with KievProp three-blade on-ground adjustable propeller type of
1.8 m (71 in) diameter

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7.6 Fuel system


The fuel system (see Fig. 3) includes two wing fuel tanks (1,2), fuel lines
(5,6,9,10,12,14,16,18,20,21,22), two shut-off valves (7,8), fuel sediment collector (13), fuel
filter (15), fuel pump (19), return line (26), drain line (27) and drain valve (28). The fuel tanks
(11.9 (15.05) US gal each) are located at the wing root between the spar and aft web. The
fuel inlet 3(4) is located at the front outboard corner of the tank. The inlet cover has vent
fitting 30(31) connecting the tank volume free of fuel to the atmosphere. The fuel shut-off
valves (7,8) are located on the vertical beams of the frame No.3, on the left and right sides
respectively. The shut-off valve is open when its handle is set vertically and closed when the
handle is set horizontally. The left and right fuel tank is connected with the fuel lines to the
left and right fuel shut-off valve respectively. Further two fuel lines are joined into a single
one with the T-connector (11), which is located near the web of the frame No.4 at its bottom
part. Then fuel goes to the fuel sediment collector (13). The top outlet of the fuel sediment
collector is connected to the fuel filter (15) located on the right side behind the main landing
gear beam. The fuel filter can be inspected visually through a window in the protecting cover
of the aileron control cables. The bottom outlet of the fuel sediment collector is connected
to the drain valve (28) with a drain line (27). The drain valve allows draining fuel through the
hole in the bottom rear panel of fuselage. The valve handle is accessible outside of the
fuselage. After the fuel filter the fuel line (16) runs through the main landing gear beam, seat
beam along the right-hand side of fuselage to the firewall where it is connected with a 90°
bulkhead fitting (17), that is passing through the hole in the firewall, to the fuel line of the
engine (18) and is connected to the inlet of the fuel pump (19) located on the right-hand side
of the engine gearbox. The pump outlet is connected with the fuel lines (20,21,22) to the
carburetors (23, 24). The excessive fuel is returned through the line (26) to the sediment
collector (13). The fuel system optionally may contain fuel pressure sensor (25) and fuel flow
sensor (29).
Standard Optional
Capacity of tanks: 2×45 l (11.9 US gal) 2×57 l (2×15.05 US gal)
Total fuel capacity: 90 l (23.8 US gal) 114 l (30.1 US gal)
Total usable fuel: 88 l (23.3 US gal) 112 l (29.6 US gal)
Non-usable fuel: 2 l (0.5 US gal) 2 l (0.5 US gal)

NOTE: When both tanks are full, fuel may flow from one tank to the other (e.g. due to the
lateral forces during side slipping or when wings are not level on parking or during
taxiing), overfill it and spill out through the vent line. To prevent this close one of the
fuel valves.
CAUTION! At all times during the flight ensure fuel coming to the engine by opening
the valve(s) of the tank(s) WITH fuel. If one of the tanks is empty, close its
valve to prevent air getting into the fuel line and causing engine
malfunction or even failure.

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Fig. 3. Fuel system schematic

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7.7 Airplane control systems


Airplane control systems include control systems for drooping ailerons (flaperons), elevator
with trim tab, rudder and nose wheel, engine and brakes.
The control system is combined consisting of foot- and hand-actuated subsystems.
Ailerons and elevator are hand-actuated and are controlled using stick. The rudder and nose
wheel control is foot-actuated using pedals.

7.7.1 AMHT control system


The all-moving horizontal tail (AMHT) control system (see Fig. 4) is combined, it consists of
two 4.0 mm (5/32") cables, passing through a block of pulleys and a fairlead, rocker and
pushrod.
“Push” and “pull” forces are applied by the pilot to the control stick (1) is passed via the
control column, pushrod (2) and bellcrank (3) to the cables (4). Then via the bellcrank (5)
located near the frame No.9, the control forces is passed to the pushrod (6) connected to
the AFHT arm (7). The cables routing is ensured with a block of pulleys (8), located in front
of the seat beam and fairlead (9) on the luggage container wall. The cable tesion and AFHT
incidence angle adjustment is ensured using the turnbuckles (10) located forward of the
bellcrank (5).
AMHT deflection angles: 15±1° up and 5±1° down.

Fig. 4 AMHT control system

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7.7.2 AMHT antiservo/trim tab control system


The AMHT antiservo/trim tab is used for controlling the force on control yokes in pitch.

Fig. 5 AMHT antiservo/trim tab control system


The AMHT antiservo/trim tab control system (Fig. 5) is combined, it consists of a lever (1),
two Ø1.5 mm (1/16 in) cables (2), a rocker (3), a friction clamp (9) and a rod (4).
The trim control lever (1) is located on the central console forward of the pilot seats and is
accessible for both pilots. The trim tab control lever is connected with cables (2) to the trim
tab control rocker (3). The cables are running through the flexible sheaths (6) in the central
console and a fairlead (7) located near frame No.9. The antiservo/trim tab is hinged at the
trailing edge of the AMHT.
Tension of the cables and antiservo/trim tab alignment can be ensured using the adjustable
forward stops of the sheaths (8), located aft of the seat beam. The trim control lever friction
force can be adjusted using the bolt (10) of the friction clamp (9), located on the rocker axle
(3).
The antiservo/trim tab angles of deflection are specified in the table below:
Deflection angles: down neutral up
of the AMHT -5° 0° +15°
antiservo-trim tab -7.3° 0° +21.2°
Trim deflection angle up +7.7° +7.9° +8.8°
(from the antiservo position) down -6.4° -6.3° -6.2°
Total trim and antiservo deflection up +0.4° +7.9° +30°
agle (from the neutral position) down -13.7° -6.3° +15°

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7.7.3 Rudder and nose wheel control system


The rudder and nose wheel control system (Fig. 6) is combined, it consists of pedals, nose
landing gear strut control rocker, two pushrods, two Ø2.5 mm (3/32 in) cables, passing
through two front and two rear pulleys.

Fig. 6. Rudder and nose landing gear control system


The front (right) pedals (1) and rear (left) pedals (2) are fixed with nylon supports to
longitudinal beams of the cockpit floor. The rocker (3) attached to the nose landing gear strut
is connected to the pedals with the right (4) and left (5) pushrods. The right (6) and left (7)
cables connect the pedals to the rudder arms. The cable routing is ensured with two pulleys
(8) on the frame No.3 and two pulleys (9) near the frame No.9.
Adjustment of the nose landing gear position is achieved with pedals set to neutral position
using pushrods (4) and (5). The cable tension and adjustment of the rudder position is
achieved using the turnbuckles (11) located near the frame No.9.
In its neutral position the rudder is deflected to the right by the angle of +2.5° (to the right)
for compensation of the engine torque. The rudder deflection angle to each side is 25±1°.

7.7.4 Control system of flaperons (drooping ailerons)


The airplane is equipped with flaperons (drooping ailerons), which serve as both ailerons
and flaps. The flaperon control system ensures independent function of flaperons as ailerons
and flaps by means of aileron drooping (flap extension) mechanism. The flaperon control
system (Fig. 7) is combined and, besides the aileron drooping mechanism, it includes two
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(3/32 in) cables, passing through a system of pulleys, two inner and two outer rockers, two
inner and two outer pushrods.

Fig. 7. Control system of flaperons (drooping ailerons)


The control force applied by the pilot to the control stick (1) is passed via the lever (2) to the
cables (4) by cable’s terminals (3). Then via the cables (4) the force is passed to the inner
right and left (5) bellcranks, via the inner pushrods (6) to the outer left and right (7)
bellcranks. Then the control force is passed from the outer bellcranks to the flaperons via
the outer pushrods (8). The inner bellcranks hinged on the flap extension mechanism beam
are connected to each other with the pushrod (10). The cables are routed using two pulleys
(12) on aft of the frame No.3 low in the middle, two pulleys (13) on aft of the frame No.3 low
on the sides, and two pulleys (14) on the frame No.3 up near the rear wing attachment
points.
The cable tension and flaperon position adjustment is achieved using the turnbuckles (15)
located near the inner rockers (5).
Deflection angles of the flaperons (as ailerons): up – 20±1°, down – 13±1°.

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The aileron drooping (flap extension) mechanism (Fig. 8) consists of a beam with lever (1)
hinged to the upper rim of the frame No.3. Flap position setting is achieved with the fixer (2)
having three holes for the pin (3) on the lever. Unfixing is achieved by bending the spring-
like lever to the right. After the pin comes out of the fixer hole the lever can be set to the
selected position. When the pin aligns with another hole of the fixer the lever springs back
fixing the flaperons in a different position.

Fig. 8. Flap extension mechanism


Aileron drooping (flap extension) angles: 1st position – 10±1°, 2nd position – 20±1°.

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7.7.5 Engine controls

Fig. 9 Engine RPM controls


The engine control system includes engine RPM (throttle) controls, engine starting fuel
mixture (choke) controls, carburettor heating controls (with air intake box installed). The
engine starting fuel mixture (choke) control are located on the central console and are
accessible from both right and left side pilot seat.
The engine RPM control (Fig. 9) is achieved using the right and left trottle levers (1)
connected with the control column (2) based on the bracket (3) and throttle control cables
(4) to the right and left carburettors. The cables are passed through the flexible sheaths –
the right and the left (5) one. The throttle lever friction force can be adjusted on the ground
by tightening the bolt (7).
Rearmost throttle lever position corresponds to MIN engine RPM, the foremost position – to
MAX engine RPM. Pulling the friction force adjusting lever back increases the throttle lever
friction, pushing it forward – reduces.
Engine pre-start mixture control (Fig. 10) is achieved using the choke control lever (1),
connected with cables to the choke control arms of the right (3) and left (4) carburetor. The
cables are passed through the flexible sheaths – the right (5) and the left (6) one.
Rearmost choke lever position corresponds to OFF, the foremost position – to ON.
Carburetor heating control (Fig. 11) is achieved by means of controlling the position of the
shutter (2) in the air intake box (1) covering the air filters of the carburetors. The control lever
(3) is connected to the shutter with forward (4) and rear (5) push-pull cables and clip (6).
The cables are enclosed in forward sheath (7, fixed to air intake box) and rear sheath (8,
fixed to the instrument panel) connected to each other with a clamp (9).

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Fig. 10 Engine pre-start mixture control

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Fig. 11 Carburetor heating control


To set the carburetor heating to OFF – PUSH the control knob (3) forward – the shutter is
set to its lower (open) position and ambient cold air comes through the air intake on top of
the engine cowling. To set the carburetor heating to ON – PULL the control knob back, the
shutter is set to its upper (closed) position and warm air comes through the duct (1) from the
exhaust muffler.

7.7.6 Brake control system


The main wheel brakes (Fig. 12) are actuated hydraulically using the brake lever (2)
(installed next to the throttle lever 3) controlling the pressure supplied from the master
cylinder (1) to the slave cylinders (5) in the wheels.
The main LG wheels have disk brakes. The cylinders are connected to each other with
copper tubing 6 with outside diameter of 3 mm. The master cylinder (1) is connected with a
hose (8) to the extension tank (7), installed on the firewall in the engine compartment.
When the brake lever is pulled the brake pads squeeze the brake disc creating the braking
moment proportional to the applied force.
A-32 is equipped also with a parking brake, which is actuated with a lever (4) on the central
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the brake lever. The brake pads will remain pressed to the brake disc. To release the parking
brake set its control lever to its initial position ('Parking brake OFF').

Fig. 12. Brake control system

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7.8 Instrument panel


This airplane has the following flight instruments set and instrument panel arrangement:

Compass

Fig. 13. Instrument panel

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Numbers in Fig. 13 denote the following:


1. NO CHARGE indicator and marking
2. ALARM indicator and marking
3. Placard with passenger warning:
THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT
AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT
CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY
AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS
4. Placard with operating limitations:
OPERATE UNDER VFR ONLY
NEVER EXCEED SPEED = 130 KTS IAS
MAX CONTINUOUS ENGINE SPEED = 5500 RPM
MAX TAKEOFF MASS = 600 KG (1320 LB)
LIMIT LOAD FACTOR = +4.0 / -2.0
5. Carburetor heating control knob and marking
6. Left tank fuel level indicator and marking
7. Right tank fuel level indicator and marking
8. Left tank “Fuel Low” warning light and marking
9. Right tank “Fuel Low” warning light and marking
10. Landing light switch and marking
11. Navigation lights switch and marking
12. Strobe lights switch and marking
13. Radio, transponder switch and marking
14. Disconnect autopilot button and marking
15. IGN A switch
16. IGN B switch
17. Master and starter key
18. ON marking for electric and ignition switches
19. OFF marking for electric and ignition switches
20. IGN A marking
21. IGN B marking
22. MASTER marking
23. STARTER marking
24. Bracket for mobile devices
25. Compass

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7.9 Full and static pressure system


The full and static pressure probe (1) (see Fig. 14) is located on the left-wing strut. It supplies
the air pressure to the altimeter and the airspeed, vertical speed (if installed), angle of attack
(if installed) indicators (6).
This system supplies the full (dynamic) and static pressure of the outside air to the
instruments measuring the flight parameters: airspeed, rate of climb, altitude and angle of
attack. The system consists of the full and static pressure probe (1) and full (2, 3) and static
(4) pressure lines connecting the probe to the instruments. Full and static pressure lines
have joints (5) used to disconnect the lines when the left wing is removed during aircraft
disassembly.
The full (2) and static (3) pressure lines are connected to the airspeed indicator. The
altimeter and vertical speed indicator are connected to the static (3) pressure line. The full
(2) and (3) pressure lines are connected to the angle of attack indicator.
Good condition of the full and static pressure system is important for correct measurement
of the flight parameters and therefore for flight safety. Pilots must take all measures
necessary to keep the system in good condition. During the preflight check pilot must remove
the cover from the full and static pressure probe and inspect the probe and lines to make
sure that they are not damaged or blocked (by water, ice, dirt, etc.). After flight pilot must
put the cover back on the probe.

Fig. 14. Full and static pressure system

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7.10 Electrical system


Electrical system of A-32 serves for generation of electrical power and supplying it to the
onboard electrical consumers.
When engine is running (at RPM above 1400), electrical power is generated by the engine
alternator, converted by a rectifier-regulator (located on the firewall) and is supplied to the
consumers and stored in a 12V DC 19Ah battery, located behind the left pilot seat. The
consumers (engine starter, instruments, lights, etc.) are supplied with the electrical power
through the electrical cables of appropriate section (depending on the consumed current),
switches and fuses (located on the instrument panel). The fuses are required to protect the
electrical system and consumers from short circuit and must be of appropriate type and size.
When battery is supplying power to the consumers while alternator is not generating and
supplying power to the battery (e.g. engine is not running or due to some other reason)
NO CHARGE light signals that the battery is discharging and its power may be lost after
some time. When alternator starts recharging the battery NO CHARGE light goes out.
MASTER switch controls power supplies of all onboard consumers (except for the engine
ignition system and consumers with their own built-in power source, e.g. GPS) together with
the electrical switches for separate consumers. The engine ignition system may be switched
ON/OFF only with the ignition switches.
Electrical system wiring depends on the electrical equipment/instruments installed in the
aircraft and therefore has main and additional (optional) portions. The respective wiring
diagrams are shown on Fig. 15 to Fig. 20.

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Fig. 15. Wiring diagram of A-32 electrical system (main)

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Fig. 16. Wiring diagram for installation of the Dynon SkyView system (page 1)

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Fig. 17. Wiring diagram for installation of the Dynon SkyView system (page 2)

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Fig. 18. Wiring diagram for installation of the Dynon SkyView system (page 3)

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Fig. 19. Wiring diagram for installation of the Garmin GTR 200 radio

Fig. 20. Wiring diagram for installation of PTT buttons

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7.11 Seats and harness belts


The airplane is equipped with adjustable 4-position seats with rigid structure and soft
cushions. The seats are hinged at the front to a transverse beam and at the rear they are
resting on nylon support at the lower part of the frame No.3. The seat can be readjusted or
removed by pressing the springs of the fixing mechanism and taking the fixing pins out of
the seat position adjustment holes. To fix the seat in a desired position align the respective
seat position adjustment holes and the fixing pins with the springs of the fixing mechanism
depressed and then release the springs (then the pins will move back to stops).
The harness belts system is of 4-point type. The shoulder belts are coming from the rear
and up and are joined to the waist belts through adjustable buckles. The waist belts have
also a lock.
Before climbing into the cockpit the pilots should adjust the seat position. After getting into
the seats the pilots should fasten the belt locks and adjust the belts to their size.
The seats and harness belts properly adjusted and fastened do not restrict pilot motions
necessary to control the airplane and ensure pilots' safety in flight and during airplane motion
on the ground.

7.12 Cockpit doors


The cockpit doors consist of organic glass, attached to the metal tubular framework. The
doors are hinged on top and open upward. In their open and closed position, the doors are
retained by pneumatic cylinders. Each door can be fixed in the closed position with a lock.
Both left and right doors have air scoops for ventilation, de-misting of the glass and providing
pilot view for landing in poor visibility conditions (snow, rain, etc.).

7.13 Baggage compartment


A-32 has baggage compartment located behind the pilot seats and accessible from inside
of the cockpit on the ground and in flight. The compartment is formed by the frame No.3 in
front, by a rigid partition at the frame No.5 behind, by fuselage skin on the sides and bottom
and by a fabric flap with zipper on top. The baggage compartment volume is 160 l (42 US
gal). The weight of baggage in the compartment may not exceed 30 kg (66 lb).

7.14 Recovery system (not installed)


This aircraft is optionally equipped with a quick-acting MAGNUM 601 S-LSA recovery
system. The system is intended for rescue of pilots together with the aircraft in case of
emergency situation in flight, when emergency landing is impossible (see section 3.2.5)
Installation of the recovery system is shown on Fig. 21. The parachute packed into a soft
container (1) is located behind the baggage compartment. To deploy the system pull the
handle (2) of the ejection device connected with a cable (3) to the rocket housing (4). That
launches the rocket which pulls out the parachute, attached with a rope (5) via a carabiner
(6) to the cables (7) and (9) fastened to the attachment points (8) and (10). The locations of
the attachment points and the cables' length are selected so that the aircraft when
descending with deployed parachute is suspended in a certain attitude (wings level, nose
lowered). Such attitude ensures a high level of safety to pilots during emergency landing
despite the fact that the aircraft structure is likely to be damaged while absorbing the impact
at touchdown.

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Fig. 21. Recovery system

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8 Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing


8.1 Introduction
This section contains recommendations on aircraft ground handling and servicing important
for safe and efficient operation of this aircraft. Besides owners/pilots should keep contact
with the aircraft manufacturer in order to obtain in time all service bulletins relevant to their
aircraft.

8.2 Towing, parking and tie-down instructions


A-32 may be towed manually or using any suitable towing device (tow powerbar, car, etc.).
Before towing the airplane, make sure that the parking brake is off and the wheels are not
blocked by chocks or anything else.
When towing use strong areas of the airplane structure for pulling/pushing, e.g. propeller
blades near the spinner, wing struts near their attachment points, nose wheel axle for
attaching a towing bar.
Avoid maneuvering the airplane by pushing against its fuselage/wing/empennage skins or
cockpit glazing to prevent damaging them.
The best way to move the aircraft backward is to raise the nose wheel up by pressing the
tail boom down near the fin (prior to that make sure there is no heavy load in the cockpit)
and pull the aircraft by holding the tail boom and fin (do not apply load to the horizontal tail).
Airplane parking and tie-down shall be done with its nose into the wind (preferably) or at
least across the wind but never tail to the wind to avoid damaging the control surfaces.
For tying the airplane down use the wing struts near their attachment points to the wing and
propeller shaft.
Use suitable clamps to fix the ailerons and elevator when the airplane is tied down outside.
When storing the airplane outside it is recommended to protect the cockpit glass with
suitable covers.
Never left the cockpit doors open even for a shortest time in a windy weather! Wind may
shut the door abruptly and damage it.

8.3 Servicing fuel, oil and coolant


Pilots must check level of fuel, oil and coolant during preflight checks.
Use only those grades of fuel, oil and coolant that are recommended by the Rotax engine
operation manual.
Fuel tank inlets in A-32 are not fitted with a fuel filter/strainer therefore fuel must be filled into
the tanks using fuel pumps or/and funnels with a fine mesh.
Fuel residue must be drained regularly from the tanks via the drain valve into a clean
transparent container for checking.
WARNING: At all times take care not to spill fuel on the cockpit glass – fuel may cause glass
dimness and cracks.
When checking oil and coolant level follow the instructions of the Rotax engine operation
manual.
If the engine is not operated for long time, oil from the engine will flow to the lowest point of
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the oil tank, remove and clean the oil probe and turn the propeller several times until you
hear the sound of air bubbles coming into the oil tank which means that the oil from the oil
tank was pumped thus into the engine forcing the air from it back into the oil tank. Wait a
little while the oil lets out the air bubbles and insert the oil probe to see the actual oil level.
WARNING: Do not turn the propeller against the direction of engine rotation – this may
damage the engine.
CAUTION: Do not open the expansion tank of the cooling system while engine is hot!
Coolant is under pressure and may burst out and bring injuries or harm.

8.4 Approved fuel and oil


Approved fuel types: antiknock properties — min. RON 90 (min. AKI 912);
European standard — EN 228 super, EN 228 super plus;
Aviation standard — AVGAS 100 LL (ASTM D910).
Approved oil types: with RON 424 classification.

8.5 Cleaning and care


Keeping the aircraft clean is essential for its efficient and safe operation. Pilots must make
sure during the preflight check that the airplane is clean and free of corrosion. Airplane
washing should be done using cloth or soft sponge abundantly soaked in water with addition
of mild washing agents.
Never use gasoline, solvents or other aggressive liquids for washing the airplane and
especially the cockpit glass!
Cockpit glass must be finally washed with plenty of water. It is recommended to let water
dry and not to wipe it with a cloth as dust particles stuck in the cloth may scratch the glass.
After airplane washing inspect the parts that must be protected from corrosion (hinges,
joints, etc.). Clean them of any remaining water and old grease and lubricate anew.

8.6 Disassembling and assembling the airplane


Aircraft operation and servicing in some cases may require to disassemble (and assemble
back) the airplane or remove some of its components. This section describes how to
disassemble correctly the airplane by removing its main components: left and right wings,
horizontal tail, propeller, engine. This should be executed by persons according to local
regulations.

8.6.1 Wing removal


NOTE: Before wing removal empty the wing tanks!
Left and right wings shall be removed in turn (in any order) according to the following
sequence (see Fig. 22 and Fig. 23):
1. Disconnect the aileron control shaft.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors of fuel level sender cable.
3. Disconnect the fuel lines.
4. Disconnect the full and static pressure lines at their joints (4, see Fig.14 at page 40).
5. Remove the wing strut brace by disconnecting it from the wing and fuselage while
holding the wing.

2 Anti Knock Index (RON+MON)/2

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6. Disconnect the wing at its forward and rear attachment points.


After disconnecting the wings, it is recommended to insert all the fasteners back and lock
them with safety wire or pins not to loose them. Also secure with safety wire the spherical
bearings in the forward and rear wing attachment fittings.

Fig. 22. Wing removal – wing-to-fuselage attachment points

Fig. 23. Wing removal – wing strut attachment points

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8.6.2 Removal of the AFHT


Remove the AFHT (see Fig. 24) as follows:
1. Remove the tail fairing of fuselage.
2. Disconnect the control rod from the antiservo/trim tab arm.
3. Disconnect the control rod from the AFHT arm.
4. Unfasten the bolts of the AFHT attachment to fuselage and remove the AFHT.
Insert all fasteners back and secure them.

4 2

Fig. 24. Removal of the AFHT

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8.6.3 Propeller removal


Before dismantling the engine from the aircraft remove the propeller as follows:
- undo and remove the attachment bolts;
- remove the propeller by pulling gently by its hub.
When installing the engine on the aircraft propeller should be installed in reversed order.
Disassembled propeller should be carried in a soft package.

8.6.4 Engine removal


NOTE: Before engine removal drain the fuel remaining in the fuel lines!
Engine removal shall be done in the following order:
- remove the engine cowling panels;
- drain the cooling liquid and close all drain openings with plugs;
- remove the water cooler;
- drain the oil and close all drain openings with plugs;
- remove the oil cooler;
- disconnect electrical system cables (connector is installed on the firewall);
- disconnect the throttle and choke control cables;
- disconnect fuel lines;
- drain the fuel from the float chambers of the carburetors;
- pull away the exhaust pipes and remove the exhaust muffler;
- remove the split pins from engine mount attachment studs;
- undo the nuts, take out the bolts and remove the engine.
Engine installation should be performed in reversed order. After installation of the engine
install the propeller on it.

8.6.5 Aircraft assembling


Aircraft assembling must be done in exactly reversed order. When installing the horizontal
tail it is necessary to lead the trim tab control cable first through its conduit in the stabilizer.
All hinges and fittings must be cleaned and greased before assembling the aircraft.

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9 Supplements
9.1 General
This section contains information concerning the particular configuration of this airplane (list
of installed equipment) along with its actual empty weight and balance data. Any additional
manuals for the installed equipment are indicated here.

9.2 Engine manual


A separate engine manual is supplied with every aircraft. On all issues concerning the
engine operation and service airplane owner/pilot must consult the engine manual and
strictly follow its instructions to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.

9.3 Avionics and special engine instruments


This airplane may be equipped with some optional avionics and special engine instruments.
In that case the airplane is supplied with the manuals for that kind of equipment or special
instruments. Airplane owner/pilot must follow the instructions of those manuals and
respective subsections of this manual to ensure safe and efficient operation of the airplane.

9.4 Recovery system (not installed on this airplane)


This airplane may optionally be equipped with a parachute recovery system on customer's
request. In that case the airplane is supplied with an operation manual for the recovery
system. Airplane owner/pilot must follow the instructions of the recovery system manual and
respective subsections of this manual to ensure safe operation of the recovery system
installed in the airplane.

9.5 Floats (not installed on this airplane)


This aircraft may be equipped with floats for operation on water. In that case the airplane is
supplied with a manual for operation and maintenance of the floats. Airplane owner/pilot
must follow the instructions of the floats' manual and respective subsections of this manual
to ensure safe operation of the airplane and floats.

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9.6 List of installed equipment


All equipment installed or replaced in this airplane, after delivery, must be listed in the table
below. The equipment affecting weight and balance of the airplane must be also listed in the
table of the section 6.3 Installed equipment list.
No. Description Installed by Date Signature Remarks

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9.7 Actual empty weight and CG position data


This subsection contains information about the actual empty weight and respective CG
position of the airplane. After final assembly, major repair/overhaul, replacement and/or
additional installation of any equipment the aircraft must be weighed and respective weight
and balance data recorded in the table below:
Empty weight CG position Weighed by Date Signature Remarks

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9.8 Airplane Flight Training Supplement


Flight training on Aeroprakt-32 airplane foresees 5 hours of flying in accordance with the
normal flight procedures, described in Pilot Operating Handbook (POH).
It covers the following:
1. Preflight preparation including determining the takeoff mass and airplane CG position,
preflight check and preflight servicing of the airplane.
2. Airfield traffic and flight to the training area.
3. Airfield circuit flight.
4. Balked landing.
5. Low speed flight, recognizing the starting and ongoing stall and stall recovery.
6. High speed flight, recognizing and recovery from steep diving spiral.
7. Short field takeoff and landing with overflying obstacles.
8. Crosswind takeoff and landing.
9. Flights with imitated engine failure.

9.8.1 Preflight preparation


Preflight preparation includes preflight check and determining the takeoff mass and CG
position of the airplane. It shall be done in accordance with the sections 4.2 and 6.1 before
every flight.

9.8.2 Airfield traffic and flight to the training area


To adapt to the airplane controllability and flight characteristics a flight (its elements are
described in the POH) shall be performed that includes the following:
a) Level flight at various airspeeds and engine power settings.
Elevator trim tab shall be used for trimming the airplane in pitch.
b) Climb at various airspeeds and full power of the engine.
Elevator trim tab shall be used for trimming the airplane in pitch.
c) Descending at various airspeeds, flap settings and minimum engine power.
Elevator trim tab shall be used for trimming the airplane in pitch.
d) Turns to the left and to the right at various speeds and bank angles.
Total flight time – 40 minutes. Number of flights – 2. Number of landings – 2.

9.8.3 Airfield circuit flight


Airfield circuit flight shall be performed for familiarization with the main flight elements, as
well as takeoff and landing. It consists of the following:
1. Before starting the engine, the door locks shall be checked along with the harness belts,
elevator trim tab lever, parking brake and carburetor heating knob; flaps shall be set to
1st position, choke lever shall be moved forward (if the engine is cold), then the master
switch and radio shall be turned on. Fuel level and position of the fuel valves (at least one
must be open) shall be checked. Radio communication shall be checked, ignition
switches set to ON and engine started. After engine begins to run smoothly the choke
lever shall be moved back (if it was used). After engine is warmed to the required
temperature ignition system check shall be done. Before taxiing the parking brake must
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2. Taxiing is described in the section 4.4. Airfield traffic shall be performed in accordance
with the airfield traffic diagram. Before lining up full and free movements of the flight
controls must be checked.
3. After lining up the engine power setting shall be increased to full and takeoff shall be
performed. The takeoff procedure is described in the section 4.6.
4. Upon reaching the speed of climb of 100 km/h (54 kts) the flaps shall be retracted at safe
altitude. No pitch retrimming or loss of altitude occurs after that. The crosswind turn shall
be performed during climb after reaching 300 ft altitude.
5. Climb is described in the section 4.8. Upon climbing to 600 ft the airplane shall be set to
level flight. The engine speed shall be reduced to 4000-4200 RPM so that the airspeed
of level flight sets in the range of 120-140 km/h. Then the downwind turn shall be
performed with the bank angle up to 30°.
6. Between downwind and base turn the elevator trim tab shall be adjusted, if necessary,
and engine parameters shall be checked.
7. It is recommended to perform the base turn with a bank angle below 30° in a place where
the distance remaining for descend after the final turn is equal to at least 3000 ft.
8. After making the base turn it is necessary to reduce the engine speed to 3000 RPM,
reduce the airspeed to 120 km/h (65 kts) and extend the flaps to 1st position. In this case
a nose-down pitching moment appears that shall be countered by pulling the yoke back.
Then the airspeed must be reduced to 100 km/h (54 kts) and engine speed adjusted so
that in the beginning of the final turn the airplane is at approximately 500 ft.
9. It is recommended to make the final turn with a bank angle below 20°. While making the
final turn its radius may be corrected by changing the bank angle in order to ensure
airplane aligning with the runway after the turn. It is recommended to keep the airspeed
in the range of 90-100 km/h (49-54 kts).
10. The required descend angle on final shall be set by adjusting the engine RPM. When
engine RPM is increased a slight nose-up pitching moment occurs that shall be
countered by pushing the yoke forward. When engine RPM is reduced the effect is
opposite. Heading corrections shall be done using rudder pedals. Lateral deviations shall
be corrected with S-turns of appropriate bank angle. Recommended airspeed on final
90-110 km/h.
11. At about 15 ft the engine shall be set to idle and airspeed and sink rate reduced by pulling
the yoke back gradually so that at the moment of touchdown the airplane reaches the
pitch angle required for landing (the top of the engine cowling is slightly higher than the
horizon sightline).
12. Direction of the landing roll shall be controlled with rudder pedals. If a series of circuit
flights are performed, the touch-and-go technique shall be used. After several seconds
of the touchdown the engine speed shall be set to maximum and takeoff shall be
performed. When engine power is increased a nose-up pitching moment appears that
shall be countered by pushing the yoke a bit forward. In case of a full-stop landing the
main wheel brakes may be used when the nose wheel is on the ground.
13. Retract the flaps before vacating the runway.
Total time of circuit flying training – 2 h. Number of flights – 4. Number of landings – 20.

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9.8.4 Balked landing


Balked landing (go around) situation occurs due to errors made during approach which can
not be corrected or in case if an obstacle is suddenly detected on the runway. The balked
landing procedure is described in the section 4.13.
Total time of balked landing training – 20 minutes. Number of flights – 1. Number of landings
– 1.

9.8.5 Low speed flight, recognizing the starting and ongoing stall and stall recovery
The aircraft has no adverse handling features at low speeds and at stall with any of flaps
settings. A light vibration of controls in roll may be noticed that warns about approaching to
the stalling speed. The stall occurs in form of airplane pitch angle decrease without a
noticeable change in bank angle. The airplane recovers from stall immediately if the flight
controls are returned to their neutral position. During a low speed flight with wings level
deflection of ailerons does not initiate stall. However, during a turn at a low speed abrupt
aileron deflection may cause stall with noticeable increase in bank angle.
Stall recovery procedure is described in the section 3.2.13.
Total time of low speed flight training – 20 minutes. Number of flights – 1. Number of
landings – 1.

9.8.6 High speed flight, recognizing and recovery from steep diving spiral
The aircraft has no peculiar handling features at high speeds. The control forces increase
with airspeed growing and that impedes the abrupt control inputs and exceeding the limit
loads due to that. During high speed flight the engine parameters must be monitored and
exceeding its operational limits must be prevented.
To recover from a steep spiral the engine RPM must be reduced first and then the airplane
must be brought to level flight by deflecting gently the ailerons and elevator.
Total time of high-speed flight training – 20 minutes. Number of flights – 1. Number of
landings – 1.

9.8.7 Short field take-off and landing with overflying obstacles


Short field takeoff and landing procedures are described in the sections 4.7 and 4.12. To fly
over the obstacles (if any) during the climb and approach it is recommended to set the flaps
to 2nd position and fly at the best climb angle speed VX = 100 km/h (54 kts).
Total time of short field takeoff and landing training – 20 minutes. Number of flights – 1.
Number of landings – 4.

9.8.8 Crosswind take-off and landing


It is recommended to use 1st flap setting during crosswind takeoff or landing.
In case of crosswind takeoff, it is necessary to rotate the yoke (move the stick) by 1/3 of its
full travel against the wind direction to counter the downwind drift and control the heading
using the rudder pedals. Then the takeoff will occur with some bank angle. After the takeoff
the wings shall be set level, the downwind drift shall be countered with an appropriate
change of heading and climb shall be continued.
In case of crosswind landing it is recommended to keep the airplane aligned with the runway
using rudder pedals while countering the downwind drift with a bank angle against the wind
direction. The bank angle value shall be appropriate to the crosswind strength. The bank
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the ground before the other. During the landing roll the nose wheel shall be kept lifted as
long as possible and the heading shall be maintained using the rudder pedals. Immediately
before the nose wheel is finally touching the ground the rudder pedals shall be set neutral
in order to prevent the side load on the nose leg.
Total time of crosswind takeoff and landing training – 30 minutes. Number of flights – 1.
Number of landings – 6.

9.8.9 Flights with imitated engine failure


The emergency procedures in case of engine failure are described in the sections 3.2.2 -
3.2.5. When imitating the engine failure, it is recommended to reduce the engine RPM to
idle. While doing that it should be kept in mind that sink rate with the engine stopped is by
100 fpm higher than that with the engine at idle because of the remaining propeller thrust.
Special attention shall be paid to maintaining the airspeed. The imitated engine failures shall
be done at every leg of the airfield circuit.
Total time of imitated engine failure training – 30 minutes. Number of flights – 1. Number of
landings – 4.

9.9 Airplane Owner Feedback to Manufacturer


To ensure continued operational safety of the airplane the airplane owner(s) must keep in
contact with the airplane manufacturer and report all issues associated with the operational
safety of the airplane to the airplane manufacturer. The Feedback Form for operational
safety reporting is contained in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
Besides airplane owner(s) must inform the airplane manufacturer about the changes in their
address or airplane ownership rights. No particular form for that is prescribed. Information
about the change of address or airplane ownership rights may be delivered to the airplane
manufacturer in writing by fax or e-mail. This information must be accurate and sufficiently
detailed for keeping contact between the airplane manufacturer and owner.

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