Section 2 - Limitations

Speed Limitations


Airspeed Indicator Markings


Powerplant Limitations

Following table reports the operating limitations for both engines installed:

Engine Manufacturer: Bombardier Rotax GmbH.

Engine Model: 912 S3

Maximum Power:

Temperatures:

  • Max CHT: 135°C

  • Max CT:120°C

  • Min/Max Oil: 50°C / 130°C

  • Oil normal operating range (approx.): 90°C / 110°C

Oil Pressure (below 1400 rpm prop):

  • Minimum: 0.8 Bar / 12 psi

  • Normal: 2-5 Bar / 29-73 psi

  • Maximum: 7 Bar / 102 psi

Fuel pressure:

  • Minimum: 0.15 Bar / 2.2 psi

  • Maximum 0.40 Bar / 5.8 psi


Maximum Operating Altitude

Maximum operating altitude is 14000 ft (4260 m) MSL.


Ambient Temperature

Ambient temperature: from -25°C to +50°C. Flight in expected and/or known icing conditions is forbidden.


Powerplant Instruments Markings

"0" Indication

Shows the unusable fuel quantity (2,8 litres for each fuel tank).


Other Instruments Markings


Warnings, Cautions and Advisories Lights


Weights


Approved Maneuvers

The aircraft is certified in normal category in accordance with EASA CS-23 regulation.

Non aerobatic operations include:

  • Any manoeuvre pertaining to “normal” flight

  • Stalls (except whip stalls)

  • Lazy eights

  • Turns in which the angle of bank is not more than 60°

  • Chandelle


Maneuvers Load Factor Limits


Flight Crew

  • Minimum crew: 1 pilot

  • Maximum number of occupants: 4 people (including the pilot)


Flight Conditions

The aircraft can be equipped for following flight operations:

  • VFR Day and Night

  • IFR Day and Night including IMC

Flight in expected and/or known icing conditions, in proximity of storms or severe turbulence is forbidden.


Fuel

  • 2 Tanks: 100 litres each one (26.42 US gallons)

  • Maximum Capacity: 200 litres (52.8 US gallons)

  • Maximum Usable Fuel: 194.4 litres (51.35 US gallons)

  • Approved Fuel: MOGAS / AVGAS