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1. P riodicity 6 month 150h Date control Date control Date control Date control Wings control surfaces and empennage fabrics Fork and landing gear Tyres pressure 1 8 Tyres wear Brakes wear Front fork and main gear shok absorbers ssi ssi Windsreen Controls Ailerons cables Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints Rudder cables Handle stick joint Elevator control Choke and throttle cables Flaps control SS st ES ses st estis Electric wiring and fuel line Take care of scrapping and wear Electric wires Battery Fuel hoses Handle fuel pump Fuel filter Fuel tank ssl Control surfaces trim mobile parts axels Bellcrank quick links C ble trim Bolts NOTA Verify and replace if necessary Replace QATAR lt Il X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual Lubricate verify and replace if necessary Control by a competent professional and replace if necessary 48 55 Maintenance every 300 h or 1 year 2005 September 13th 1 year Date Date Date Date P riodicity 300h control control control control Wings control surfaces and empennage fabrics V Fork and landing2. 2005 September 13th 5 3 Before take off Check altimeter set check controls move freely and to the stops trim tab centered both seat belts fastened parachute control box plugged and tested optional enough fuel in tank never take off with less than 10 liters 2 64 US gals 2 2 Imp Clearance approach and runway clear radio check if required 5 4 Take off Runway clear and of sufficient length Run up at half RPM check temperatures Check both ignition circuits at half RPM Drop should not exceed 300 RPM electric fuel pump ON option brake ON for full throttle test less if aircraft moves forward throttle closed all the way engine should not stop apply full throttle gradually stick slightly back to ease nosewheel up check you are tracking straight slowly rotate at about 70 km h maintain 90 km h through climb out maintain full throttle to 150 m 500 ft electric fuel pump OFF ON may cause excess fuel consumption to use the flaps on take off allows a reduction of minimum speed of 5 km h approx 3 mph in the first position do not exceed 120 km h with flaps in the first position 10 km h approx 6 mph in the second position do not exceed 110 km h with flaps in the second position 5 5 Climb maintain air speed at 90 km h check temperatures do not exceed specified limits 5 6 Turns The aircraft enters turns easily and without much ad
3. Ecoprop Material composite diameter 1620mm Three blades DUC Material composite diameter 1620mm Two blades ULX Material wood 3 2 4 Noise pollution The most unfavourable case is a noise heard under trajectory when aircraft has just taken off full throttle optimum climb speed QNH 1010 0 17 C 50m 300m AN A soundmeter Lm 71 dBa Heard noise under trajectory Lh at a flight altitude h Lh Lm 22 log h 50 Example heard noise by an observer located at 100m under the plane trajectory Lh 69 2210g 100 50 64 38 dB a X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 22 155 2005 September 13th 3 3 Rotax 912 3 3 1 Manufacturer Rotax Gesmbh amp Co KG Motorenfabrik Welser STR 32 4623 Guunskirchen Austria 3 3 2 Technical datas 4 cylinders 4 stroke Air Water oil cooled 1211 79 hp 58 KW at 5800 tr mn Gearbox 1 2 273 Double ignition Fuel Mixture unleaded 95 octane Oil 4 stroke engine oil following engine manufacturer s instructions 3 3 Propeller Two blades ARPLAST Ecoprop Material composite diamter 1620mm Three blades ARPLAST Ecoprop Material composite diameter 1620mm Three blades DUC Material composite diameter 1620mm Two blades ULX Material wood 3 3 4 Noise pollution The most unfavourable case is a noise heard under trajectory when aircraft has just taken off full throttle optimum climb speed QNH 1010 0 17 C 50m mis
4. This ultralight is an aircraft and as such must be flight tested by a certified instructor AII test flights to be conducted in still air Never forget that you alone are responsible for the safe handling of your X AIR Hanuman Constant vigilance and attentiveness are essential Your own safety the safety of your passenger and other fliers as well as the future of ultralight flying are at stake Many happy flights X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 5 55 2005 September 13th WARNING Even in the best of conditions ultralight flying may be hazardous The user of this ultralight acknowledges the existence of such hazards Before his first flight the user must pledge to read this manual He shall follow exactly the instructions given He should be advised that the weight of any additional equipment increases the empty weight of the aircraft and decreases its useful load accordingly since maximum weight cannot be exceeded The user pledges to carry out all the mandatory alterations specified in Rand Kar s regular newsletters Any alterations or repair other than those specified by the manufacturer or carried out without the manufacturer s agreement shall void the warranty The user must be a 3 axis licensed Ultralight pilot Rand Kar Sarl cannot be held responsible for any incidents or accidents caused by improper assembly or reckless use of the ultralight particularly when flying in bad weather performing a
5. vete Ete Da ea a vetu les Po FEE EON edd EO FEE ES Owner N 5 Name and Adress ovis Soca RE NT tet et Ad se oett ede e ST X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 9 55 2005 September 13th X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 10 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 1 General points 1 1 Board documents The pilot will check before each flight the presence on board of all the necessary documentation according the local regulations X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 11 55 2005 September 13th 1 2 3 views drawings Side view Vue de cote X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 12 55 1 3 Design features 1 3 1 dimensions 2005 September 13th Wing span 10 05 m Length 6 09 m Heigth 2 30m Surface 13 92 n 1 3 2 Landing gear Tricycle brakes on main gear Wheel track width 1 74 m Wheel base 1 50m Shock absorbers Bungee Alloyed aluminium wheels Tyres 4 plys 3 50 x 8 1 3 3 Travel of control surfaces Elevator 4130 30 Ailerons 43 20 Rudder 35 Elevator trim 35 Flaps 10 20 35 1 3 4 Fuel tank Behind the seats capacity 831 Usual capacity 801 1 3 5 Wings profile NACA 23012 Wings set at 4 at root Twist 2 Dihedral 2 Sweep angle 2 Wing material Leading edge Trailing edge Compression tubes Tension cables aluminium Tube 64 4x2 mm Sleeved with 60 x 1 6 aluminium Tube 50 x 2 mm Sleeved with
6. 1 Engine fire close the fuel shut off if fitted stop the electric pump if it is on if fitted open full throttle cabin heating off if fitted if possible ask for help on the ground fire brigade land as soon as possible X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 37 55 2005 September 13th 6 2 2 Fire in cockpit close heating and ventilation cut off auxiliary electric supply if necessary cut off engine ignition and shut off the fuel line land as soon as possible 6 2 3 Electric fire close heating and ventilation cut off auxiliary electric supply if necessary cut off engine ignition and shut off the fuel line land as soon as possible 6 3 Regulator failure Failure of the battery regulator may cause overheating of the battery and gas release pull out the charge fuse open the doors land as soon as possible 6 4 Landing with elevator inoperative control the aircraft with the trim tab move the throttle very slowly while trimming with the tab pick a fairly long landing field set airspeed at 80 km h SOmph and 1 5m s 300ft mn for final approach depending on wind and turbulence a higher airspeed may be needed flare with the trim tab keeping off the ground as long as possible without throttling back immediately on touchdown cut power 6 5 Emergency landing with engine due to weather conditions or imminent lack of fuel look for an appropriate landin
7. 45 3 x 1 5 aluminium Tube 38 x 1 6 mm 3 mm galva Wing tip tube aluminium Tube 25 4 x 1 6 mm Wing struts streamlined aluminium Rajhamsa 73 x 28 mm Battens 20 per wing diam 12 7 x 1 2 mm Fabric Dacron polyester 170 gr n Ailerons material Leading edge Trailing edge Flaps material Leading edge Trailing edge X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual aluminium Tube 38 x 1 6 mm aluminium Tube 12 7 x 1 2 mm aluminium Tube 38 x 1 6 mm aluminium Tube 12 7 x 1 2 mm 13 55 2005 September 13th 1 3 6 Fuselage cone rectangular section Material Main upper and lower tubes aluminium Tube 28 6 x 2 mm Stiffeners aluminium Tube 18 6 x 1 1 mm aluminium Tube 12 7 x 1 2 mm 1 3 7 Empennage Flat profile Material Fabric Dacron polyester 170 gr n Horizontal empennage Leading edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm Trailing edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm Vertical empennage Leading edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm Trailing edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm 1 3 8 Elevator Flat profile Material Fabric Dacron polyester 170 gr n Leading edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm Trailing edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm 1 3 9 Rudder Flat profile Material Fabric Dacron polyester 170 gr n Leading edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm Trailing edge aluminium Tube 25 4 x1 6 mm 1 3 10 Seats Composite with foam 1 3 11 Controls Type 3 axis Rudder action on rudder pedals linked to front wheel with rod end and to rudd
8. In case of a ventimeter sender on the wing strut disconnect the ventimeter hose from the instrument and roll it on the wing strut One person hold up the wing at its tip It will help if they lightly move or twist the wing following the suggestions of his partner to make the pins removal easier Disconnect the rear wing strut from the trailing edge Disconnect the front wing strut from the leading edge Disconnect the leading edge Disconnect the trailing edge Remove the wing Disconnect the wing struts from the cockpit base Proceed the same way for the second wing In some countries it s necessary remove the stabiliser to reduce the width according to the road regulations Disconnect the tips of the elevator fork from their control levers on the elevator assembly Remove the rings that secure the lower stab cables under the fuselage Screw the bolt that fit the upper stabiliser cables in the fin leading edge to have enough lack in these cables to remove them Remove the two half stabiliser In the case of transport on a trailer it is very important to protect with foam all the parts of the aircraft that are in contact with other parts of the aircraft or in contact with the trailer most damage to aircraft is done on due to travelling vibrations and accidents Fit the cables to avoid loss Immobilize the rudder Don t forget to check the load a last time before leaving To assemble proceed in the reverse order use new nuts
9. be kept at neutral avoiding any wave induced oscillations When taking off in a swell choose a course that gives you the best compromise between the wind direction and that of the waves In the hull version keep the wings level when fast taxiing on water to keep the sponsons from hitting the water For take off stick back all the way power on slowly to full The aircraft will climb on the step in a few yards Then bring the stick forward to level the aircraft Once the aircraft has reached a stable take off attitude maintain this during acceleration observing the flight attitude rather than the position of the stick When X AIR Hanuman has reached lift off speed it will take off on its own Do not try to unstick it from the water this could prove very wet After accelerating in ground effect start a normal climb In flight keep in mind the aircraft in hull version is often heavier than the land version Take this into account when selecting your approach speeds X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 41 55 2005 September 13th When landing come in a little faster than with the land version and prefer power on to power off landings After the flare off skim the water with the same attitude as you had for take off always keep some power on and let the aircraft settle slowly rather than bringing it to the stall As soon as the hull touches down reduce power to idle and try to maintain the same attitude until the
10. can be used for the special applications professional or not to be found in the following non exclusive list Bi floats amphibian bi floats hull amphibious hull snow skis all surveillance missions aerial photography video or cinema teledetection towing of advertising banners agri spraying of products in liquid or powder form transportation of medical supplies or casualties pilot training or recreational flights rental for diverse uses the aircraft may be equipped with a great number of accessories designed to increase comfort or safety No restriction need be applied in the fitting of special use accessories and options other than those mentioned in the installation manuals of those options Use advices It is strongly recommended to get informations from an experienced pilot in all these different following cases before flying with options 7 1 1 Skis During preflight inspection pay special attention to the sandow attachments and those holding the skis in approach position During take off make sure the runway does not have too much lateral slope which might cause the aircraft to deviate from the centerline Before landing beware of faulty estimation of height above snow covered terrain The absence of contrast termed white out tends to give a deceptive impression of height 7 1 2 Floats At take off choose a course as closely upwind as possible Keep tracking straight as you give power slowly The stick must
11. control the path of the cables in their pulleys and don t forget to make the pre flight inspection before flying X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 45 55 8 2 Airframe maintenance to be carried out periodically as per table below 2005 September 13th The following maintenance tables never can replace the pre flight check obligatory before every take off Nota these maintenance periods concern only the aircrafts flying under a continental climate and being stocked under hangar The aircrafts submitted to other conditions will have to be more frequently checked 1 month 6 month 1 year 2 years 5 years P riodicity 50h 150h 300 h 600 h 900 h Wings control surfaces and empennage fabrics V C Fork and landing gear Tyres pressure 1 8 V Tyres wear V Brakes wear V Front fork and main gear shok absorbers V Windsreen V Controls Ailerons cables V L C Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints V L e Rudder cables V V C Handle stick joint L C Elevator control V V o Choke and throttle cables V L e Flaps control V C Electric wiring and fuel line Take care of scrapping and wear Electric wires V Battery V Fuel hoses V R Handle fuel pump V R Fuel filter V R Fuel tank V Control surfaces trim mobile parts axels L e Bellcrank quick links V C C ble trim L Bolts V C NOTA V Verify a
12. esl 300m zs soundmeter Lm 71 dBa Heard noise under trajectory Lh at a flight altitude h Lh Lm 22 log h 50 Example heard noise by an observer located at 100m under the plane trajectory Lh 69 22 log 100 50 64 38 dB a X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 23 155 2005 September 13th X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 24 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 4 Performances 4 1 X AIR Hanuman Jabiru 4 1 1 Service ceiling 4500 m 14700 ft take care of oxygen lack 4 1 2 Take off distance With flaps position 2 Run 80m DF15 190 m 4 1 3 Climb Best ratio 4 2 m s at 95 Km h flaps positionl Best climb 16 at 95 Km h flaps position1 Normal climb 3 5 m s at 90 Km h 4 1 4 Speeds VD 220 Km h VNE 195 Km h VNO 175 Km h VC 140 Km h at 3000 Rpm VC eco 110 Km h at 2500 Rpm VA 85 Km h VS 72 Km h no flaps 77 Km h flaps position 70 Km h flaps position2 63 Km h flaps position3 4 1 5 Engine off Maxi fineness 11 at 100 Km h flaps position 1 full flaps fineness 6 5 at 75 Km h Best glide ratio 2 5 m sat 100 Km h flaps positionl 4 1 6 Landing Roll 70m DAIS 180m 4 2 X AIR Hanuman 602T Rotax 582 4 2 1 Service ceiling 4500 m 14700 ft take care of oxygen lack 4 2 2 Take off distance with flaps position 2 Run 80 m DFIS 190 m 4 2 3 Climb Best ratio 3 5 m sat 90 Km h flaps position Best climb 14 at 90 Km h flaps position Normal c
13. gear Tyres pressure 1 8 V Tyres wear V Brakes wear V Front fork and main gear shok absorbers V Windsreen Controls Ailerons cables L Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints V Rudder cables L Handle stick joint V Elevator control L Choke and throttle cables L Flaps control V Electric wiring and fuel line Take care of scrapping and wear Electric wires V Battery V Fuel hoses R Handle fuel pump V Fuel filter R Fuel tank V Control surfaces trim mobile parts axels L Bellcrank quick links V C ble trim L Bolts V NOTA V Verify and replace if necessary R Replace L Lubricate verify and replace if necessary C Control by a competent professional and replace if necessary X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 49 55 Maintenance every 600 h or 2years 2005 September 13th 2 years Date Date Date Date P riodicity 600h control control control control Wings control surfaces and empennage fabrics V Fork and landing gear Tyres pressure 1 8 V Tyres wear V Brakes wear V Front fork and main gear shok absorbers V Windsreen Controls Ailerons cables L Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints V Rudder cables L Handle stick joint L Elevator control V Choke and throttle cables L Flaps control V Electric wiring and fuel line Take care of scrapping and wear Electric wires V Battery
14. increased drag due to this equipment lowers your maximum speed by or 15km h 9mph You are advised to take on no more than 120 liters 32US 26 Imp gals Keep in mind that low flight is the most difficult and dangerous kind of flying Before spraying check all the obstacles along the flight path 7 1 5 Photography movie and video equipments No heavy outside equipment shall be installed outboard of the upper wing strut fitting Please contact RAND KAR for any such installation No additional safety recommendation is needed However note that for all uses calling for photo movie or video equipment we advise that it be very safely secured as it might cause serious damage or injury if it came loose at landing or in flight X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 43 55 2005 September 13th 7 2 Effects of the equipment mentioned above on flight parameters and performances of the aircraft 7 2 1 Snow skis Top speed is approximately 10km h lower 6mph 7 2 2 Floats or hull only with engines of more than 60 hp Top speed at maximum load in decreased by approximately 10km h 6mph due to additional drag Take off distance at maximum load 150 Maximum Speed 120km h Minimum sink 4m s at 70km h 7 2 3 Banner towing set with engines of more than 60 hp only Banner towing is basically a question of practice The effect of a banner depends on its size 7 2 4 Agri
15. spraying equipment with engines of more than 60 cv only Top speed at maximum load is lowered by approximately 10km h 6mph 7 2 5 Ballistic parachute IMPORTANT NOTE Installation of the parachute must be done under supervision by and with the express agreement of RAND KAR We reserve the right to ask for removal of this equipment in case of faulty installation by the user You are strongly advised to send RAND KAR photographs of your installation Using additional options and accessories decreases the useful load Always make sure you do not exceed the maximum load at take off Generally when flying at maximum load you should always observe the mandatory airspeed compatible with the load and prevailing weather conditions altitude atmospheric pressure temperature X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 44 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 8 Maintenance 8 1 Taking down and transport Preparing the aircraft for transport on a trailer or for off airport storage is a simple operation that needs two people and about 1 2 an hour It s recommended to proceed as follows To avoid losing the parts removed re fit immediately the screws nuts pins and rings back into their own parts immediately on removal Disconnect ailerons control tubes in the cockpit Disconnect flaps control tubes from their horns Each wing strut and jury strut has its own place so mark them for easy assembly Remove the jury struts from the wings struts
16. spring tension BT912 04 lt lt Float valve BT912 04 R Replace V Verify and replace if necessary X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 53 55 2005 September 13th Maintenance Rotax engines one ans los son sns or 1 Tighten up the cylinder head nuts 2 Tighten up the exhaust pipe screws s 3 Check the handlestarter rope X 4 Check the crown wheel of electric starter X X 5 Check spark plugs X 6 Change spark plugs X X X X X 7 Check and clean the spark plug covers X 8 Check ignition advance X X 9 Check the contact breakers X X 10 Check ignition alternator X X X 11 Change contact breakers and capacitors X 12 Check the belt tension X X X X X 13 exhaust elbow high temperature grease X X X X X 14 Change exhaust springs X X X 15 Lubricate the control cables X X X X X 16 balance and tracking of propeller X X X X X 17 Change the nuts of the proppeller 18 Clean and oil air filters X X X X X 19 Clean fuel filter X X X X X 20 Change fuel filter 21 Check carburettors adjust idle and throttle cables X X X X 22 Clean the cabs and check the inside parts X X 23 Change needles and needles jets X 24 Clean and check the fuel pump X X X 25 Check oil level in gearbox X X X X X 26 Change oil in the gearbox 27 Check and change if necessary the lock washers of the gearbox gearbox A or
17. 2005 September 13th 7 RAND KAR User s Manual Section 1 to 7 Maintenance Manual Section 8 Engine Manual Annex X AIR HANUMAN X AIR HAN UMAN 602T AP with Rotax 582 and parachute X AIR HANUMAN 602T SP with Rotax 582 without parachute X AIR HANUMAN JABIRU AP with Jabiru 2200 and parachute X AIR HANUMAN JABIRU SPwith Jabiru 2200 without parachute X AIR HAN UMAN 912 AP with Rotax 912 and parachute RAND KAR sa Canal de la Martini re 44320 Frossay France T l 33 0 240 642 166 Fax 33 240 641 522 Soci t au capital de 46 000 siret 384 220 695 00017 RM 44 APE 353 B FR 39 384 220 695 http www randkar fr E mail contact randkar fr support technique xair info randkar fr X AIR HANUMAN use an d maintenance manua 1 1 55 2005 September 13th SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Pages 5 to 9 SECTION 1 General points Pages 11 to 15 1 1 On board documents 1 2 3 views drawings 1 3 Design features 1 3 1 Dimensions 1 3 2 Landing gear 1 3 3 Travel of control surfaces 1 3 4 Fuel tank 1 3 5 Wings 1 3 6 Fuselage 1 3 7 Empennage 1 3 8 Elevator 1 3 9 Direction 1 3 10 Seats 1 3 11 Controls 1 3 12 Diverse 1 4 Settings SECTION 2 Limitations Pages 17 to 19 2 Certification type 2 2 Pilot s competence 2 3 Use conditions 2 4 Load factor 2 5 Weight and balance 2 6 Limited speeds SECTION 3 Powerplant Pages 21 to 23 3 1 Jabiru 2200 3 1 1 Manufacturer 3 1 2 Tech
18. B 28 Check the 4 fitting screws of gearbox adaptor gearbox A X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual X X Sal sel shee al stale 175H m 275H 54 55 2005 September 13th 29 Change the lubricating oil of water pump X X 30 Check cylinder heads and pistons 5 X X X X X 31 Check the gap of piston rings 6 X X X X X 32 Check pistons diameter 8 X7 X7 X X7 X7 33 Check the wear of piston rings 8 X7 X7 X X7 X7 34 Check vertical gap of rectangular piston ring 8 X7 X7 X X7 X7 35 Check cylinders diameter 8 X7 X7 X X7 X7 36 Check ovalization of cylinders 8 X7 X7 X X7 X7 37 Change the following gaskets base cylinder head intake and exhaust 9 X X X X X 38 Check pistons axles and bearings X 39 Check the crankcase and change the oil seals X 40 Major overhaul 10 1 And after each gasket change 6 Clean pistons and piston rings 2 And aftyer each change of contact breakers 7 If use in dusty environment 3 And after each reparing 8 see B S 5UL 91 4 Following engine builder s instructions 9 If cylinders are removed 5 If carbon deposit gt 0 5mm clean 10 Contact your ROTAX dealer X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 55 55
19. MAN use and maintenance manual 28 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 5 Standard procedures 5 pre flight inspection This is where a safe flight begins A preflight inspection should be carried out before every take off 5 1 1 Cabin Ignition switches off harness opened Seats fitted cushions in place Free movement of controls Throttle off level in fuel tank checked fuel cap torqued 5 1 2 Engine Stand facing the engine and check condition of propeller and propeller bolts and nuts reduction drive no leakage or excessive play in gears engine hold down bolts check that rubber mounts are seated flat against the base plate coolant circuit for water cooled engine and level of coolant liquid proper operation of blower and condition of blower belt for air cooled engine condition of coil support plate condition of spark plug caps condition of fuel line water and or oil radiator retaining bolts intake muffler rubber mounts optional exhaust muffler hold down condition of rubber mount and muffler holding strap the exhaust system for apparent or incipient cracks 5 1 3 Airframe Starting from the left facing the aircraft check fastenings of leading edge tube the wheel fastenings and the tyre pressure the upper and lower wing strut fastenings Jury struts fastening along the length of the wing struts the condition of the wing leading edge fastenings of compression
20. V Fuel hoses V Handle fuel pump R Fuel filter R Fuel tank V Control surfaces trim mobile parts axels L Bellcrank quick links V C ble trim L Bolts V NOTA V Verify and replace if necessary R Replace L Lubricate verify and replace if necessary C Control by a competent professional and replace if necessary X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 50 55 Maintenance every 900 h or 5 years 2005 September 13th P riodicity 5 years 900 h Date control Date control Date control Date control Wings control surfaces and empennage fabrics Fork and landing gear Tyres pressure 1 8 Tyres wear Brakes wear Front fork and main gear shok absorbers SSII Windsreen Controls Ailerons cables Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints Rudder cables Handle stick joint Elevator control Choke and throttle cables Flaps control AIAIQIQIQIQIQ Electric wiring and fuel line Take care of scrapping and wear Electric wires Battery Fuel hoses Handle fuel pump Fuel filter Fuel tank Om mAmE Control surfaces trim mobile parts axels Bellcrank quick links C ble trim DAA Bolts NOTA Verify and replace if necessary Replace V R L C 8 3 Propeller Lubricate verify and replace if necessary Control by a comp
21. aircraft stops When landing with power on throttle down slowly to avoid burying the nose In case of engine failure set up 100km h and land upwind with the shallowest angle possible Wind direction can be seen easily since moored boats always face into the wind when there is no current In all cases take the direction of the swells into account When docking never step on the forward part of the floats if the aircraft is still moving this is sure to make it flip over A capsized aircraft should always be moved very slowly Damage in this case occurs almost always during towing or pulling out of the water Have the aircraft facing the shore with the propeller parallel to the wings Attach ropes to the landing gear and the after end of the keel assembly then pull very slowly until the aircraft is back on its floats Immediately rinse off the airframe and the fabric parts in fresh water and the engine in diesel oil The airframe s aluminum alloy is remarkably resistant to salt water as long as you observe correct seaplane maintenance procedures daily and especially after a capsize Before a flight to altitudes greater than 500m 1600ft loosen the access hatches to avoid problems during descent pressure differential in the floats or hull might cause damage on landing A few words on porpoising dreaded by the novice seaplane pilot it is an oscillation happening mainly on take off which tends to increase and may even cause th
22. argin and end your approach with a power off idle descent then flare off In off field landings this procedure will allow you to retain enough altitude until the last moment to avoid a hidden object such as a fence or large rock A flat approach airplane style should be reserved to airfields with a well cleared open approach The flare out itself is straightforward Keep some power on for comfort and keep the aircraft tracking straight Remember on an ultralight the rudder remains effective down to very low speeds Once the main wheels are on the ground keep pulling back on the stick until the nosewheel touches down also This will slow down the aircraft faster and will keep the nosewheel from hitting a bump too hard If your landing seems a bit chancy never hesitate to add full power and go around The following is the easiest method to calculate best approach speed V A for short field landings V A Vmin x 1 3 1 2 windspeed Vgusts Vwindspeed Vmin is indicated in the specs sheet For example at full load WIND 25 km h 15 mph GUSTS 35km h 22 mph V A 63x1 3 12 5 35 25 V A 104 4 km h Check before landing No aircraft on approach or ready to take off Brakes free Iddle RPM givrage carb heat if installed Fuel pump if installed 5 11 Crosswind Never take off with a 90 crosswind higher than indicated in the specs sheet 25km h unless you are thoroughly experienced on your aircraft In cro
23. ck with both safety harnesses immobilize the rudder with a control lock or other tie down the wings from the top of the struts to a corkscrew anchor in the ground similarly tie down the propeller shaft block the wheels in Summer shade the instrument panel with an aluminum Mylar film 5 14 Performances m 450 kg The performance figures found in the following annexes represent averaged measured values However take into consideration that performance will vary with the power plant fitted on each aircraft Performances at take off are greatly influenced by air density Higher altitude and or temperature will affect results To clear 15m approx 50ft after take off it is best to reach 85 90 km h before you come back on the stick This will mean a longer roll but will eventually result in a shorter distance to clear 15m 50 ft Fuel consumption may vary with the mixture setting Range will be estimated from the amount of fuel in the tank the wind and a minimum safety reserve of 30minutes Best gliding speed is lower if weight is lower If the actual weight is 30 below maximum the best gliding speed will be 15 lower than normally specified Landing distance to clear 15m can be considerably shortened by side slipping with stick into the wind and opposite rudder Practice with a qualified instructor is mandatory X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 35 55 2005 September 13th X AIR HANUMAN use an
24. d maintenance manual 36 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 6 Emergency procedures 6 1 Engine failure Emergency landing 6 1 1 Before take off when taxiing throttle down brake cut off engine ignition 6 1 2 During take off set airspeed at 100 km h land straight ahead only minor course changes should be made to avoid obstacles do not attempt to fly back to the runway more often than not you do not have enough height above ground to do so safely 6 1 3 In flight Note the ultralight flight being operate always considering this possibility you must be close to a possible landing ground check to see if the engine did not stop because of inadvertent action on engine ignition switch throttle fuel shut off try to use the emergency fuel pump black bulb or start the electric fuel pump if fitted airspeed 100 km h you get 10 points of fineness look for a suitable landing field seatbelts tight helmets secured if you have enough altitude flying down wind will allow to cover a greater distance increasing your chances of finding a suitable field If the field is flat land into the wind if the ground is reasonably level putting stick forward all the way will shorten your run if braking distance is restricted full rudder into the wind Note In a 15 km h wind 8 knots the energy to be absorbed by the brakes will be 2 5 higher landing downwind than upwind brake hard 6 2 Fire 6 2
25. e aircraft to flip over It is generated by faulty pitch control too much nose up or down at the moment when the aircraft climbs on the step To stop porpoising you must either abort take off or increase the pitch deliberately before reducing it to normal Never try to hunt with the stick countering the pitch up then down This would only amplify the oscillation X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 42 55 2005 September 13th 7 1 3 Banner towing Make sure the tow hook is properly secured on the centerline Two technics are possible for towing Direct pick up of the banner at take off with a minimum rope length of 70m 230 ft The banner is stretched in front of you along the center of the runway As soon as the banner leaves the ground level off and accelerate and stay prepared to release all through take off Banner pick up with a hook This is a more complex maneuver but it is safer than the one described above Engine failure during take off while towing a banner requires lightning reflexes Line up at 100km h to pick up the banner and watch for any drift of the hook Climb immediately after the banner has been picked up While towing maintain 70 80km h 45 50mph to keep the letters nicely spaced In case of engine failure release the banner as soon as you are over a vacant zone 7 1 4 Crop spraying All information concerning maintenance of this equipment will be found in the relevant manual The
26. er with cables Handle stick Double between legs Manette de gaz Double left hand Elevator control push pull tube Aileron control 3 mm cables push pull tubes Flaps control push pull tubes 1 3 12 Diverse Bolts high quality 8 8 bichromated 3 mm stainless plates powder coated painting X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 14 55 2005 September 13th 1 4 Settings The following elements can be subject to adjustment Elevator To adjust the position of the stick relative to the pilot the elevator control tube has three holes drilled to allow length adjustment Choose the suitable hole and insert the bolt Add loctite Tighten nut to close fit Ailerons Tuning is achieved by turning the turnbuckles supplied and adjust rod ends This will alter the position of the ailerons which are normally lined up with the wing lower surface If the ailerons have a strong inverse slope trailing edge higher the aircraft will tend to nose up If the slope is smaller trailing edge lower the aircraft will tend to nose down Flaps Lined up with the wing lower surface X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 15 55 2005 September 13th X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 16 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 2 Limitations 2 1 Certification X AIR Hanuman comes under Class 3 of the Ultralight Aircraft Certification of November the Irst 1998 regulating flight authorization of Ultralights Certificates stipu
27. erobatics maneuvers or maneuvers exceeding the flight envelope of the aircraft Signed Aircraft type M edu vince nye eRe vlc un dod ended ae Senal Eius ane tS afud noh oem re jenrop rq T EM Engine Ti ann nn res osi HORE SIYE Gearbox ratio Propeller PRU MR CI Instruments ooo as Ro ER RENE Other quipements renes X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 6 55 2005 September 13th TO MAKE WARRANTY EFFICIENT THIS FORM HAVE TO BE RETURNED TO RAND KAR sa Canal de la Martini re F 44320 FROSSAY FRANCE WARNING 4 Even in the best of conditions ultralight flying may be hazardous The user of 1 ultrali acknowledges the existence of such hazards 2 Before his first flight the user must pledge to read this manual He shall follow exactly the instructions given He should be advised that the weight of any additional equipment increases aem wet ht of the aircraft and decreases its useful load E Since maximum weg cannot be exceeded Rand K r Sarl cannot p assembly or reckl ultralight particularly when flying in bad weather performing aerobatics Pe o aneuvers exceeding the flight envelope of the aircraft C GE MEE iMd M NP DALE anite a Nd tata Red Signed LV DB er ee etae Parca te te Ie pue ess A pet Serial PINS MEY Se tote E UU TT E Engine Nit aie bd Gearbox ze cae eve lavage et Gea
28. etent professional and replace if necessary Frequentnly wash the blades with soapy water Repare all the little cracks with epoxy resin and sand Torque of M8 bolts 1 2 Kg m X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 51 55 8 4 Powerplant See maintenance instructions in the engine manufacturer s manual 8 4 1 maintenance Jabiru 2200 2005 September 13th 25h 50h 100h 200h or 1 year If necessary 1 Oil 2 Fuel filter 3 Air filter XN 4 Oil filter 5 Oil leaks 6 Hoses 7 Intake exhaust lt lt lt Clamps 8 Electric wiring 9 Spark plugs 10 Cylinder pressure 11 Oil venting hose Leaks 12 throttle drive 13 Carburettor Purge 14 Valves setting after first setting of 25h 15 Torquing cylinder head after first setting of 25h R Replace V Verify and replace if necessary X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 52 55 2005 September 13th 8 4 2 maintenance Rotax 912 25h 50h 100h 200h 600h oulan Oil Fuel filter Air filter Oil filter Lubrication line Cooling line Intake exhaust Electrics and ignition lt 1 lt lt lt lt lt lt rel Spark plugs compressions V Throttle drive Carburettors fuel line Engine Silent blocs Engine bolts lt lt lt lt lt Gearbox Valve
29. fire 6 2 2 Cabin fire 6 2 3 Electric cables fire 6 3 Regulator failure 6 4 Landing without elevator 6 5 Emergency landing with engine 6 6 Emergency landing on water 6 7 Emergency landing on trees 6 8 Flight in hard rain 6 9 Flight in icing conditions 6 10 spin 6 11 Use of parachute SECTION 7 Accessories and options Pages 41 to 44 7 1 using advices 7 1 1 Skis 7 1 2 Floats 7 1 3 Banner 7 1 4 Crop spraying 7 2 Repercussion of options mounting 7 2 1 Skis 7 2 2 Floats 7 2 3 Banner 7 2 4 Crop spraying 7 2 5 Balistic parachute SECTION 8 Maintenance Pages 45 to 55 8 1 Taking down and transport 8 2 Airframe maintenance 8 3 Proppeller 8 4 Powerplant maintenance 8 4 1 Jabiru 2200 8 4 2 Rotax 912 8 4 3 Rotax 582 ANNEX Engine manufacturer s manual X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 4 55 2005 September 13th INTRODUCTION Dear fellow pilot Our congratulations and our thanks for choosing our new X AIR Hanuman Ultralight We wish you many pleasant hours of flight This maintenance and flight manual will help you achieve safe flying conditions Please read it attentively and follow all the instructions concerning assembly preflight inspection in flight operation and maintenance Feel free to contact your dealer for any additional information about your ultralight and for any remark you wish to make to improve the quality of this document the service we can offer or the general safety of your flights
30. g site check for possible obstacles trees power lines fences observe the slope of the field make a full 360 turn over the field the amount and direction of drift during the turn will indicate the speed and direction of the wind overfly down low into the wind to make a thorough inspection of the field seatbelts tight helmets secured make a normal landing immediately on touch down cut engine ignition brake hard 6 6 Emergency landing on water CAUTION it is difficult to estimate height above water Get your passenger and yourself psychologically prepared for landing on water and try to pick a landing course that will make swimming ashore easiest Unlock the doors Be prepared to unfasten your safety harness Same for your passenger Touch down nose up as slowly and gently as possible Once in the water stay calm leave the aircraft without taking anything with you X AIR F is made up of water resistant materials so that it will almost always be possible to retrieve it and get it in the air again with a thorough rinse in fresh water and a good dry out X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 38 55 2005 September 13th 6 7 Emergency landing on trees Prefer one or several low bushy trees Belts and helmets tight Keep some speed on in final as the air is often turbulent next to the trees Pull up sharply to break your speed as soon as you hear contact with the branches Good luck 6 8 Flight in
31. g strut fastenings Jury struts fastening along the length of the wing struts the condition of the wing leading edge fastenings of compression tubes and drag cables inside the wing sail In the cockpit check proper condition of seat bolts shackle safetied condition and tension of aileron cables and linkages rudder cables must cross tank vents open and tanks properly attached Fittings and conditions of all cabin tubes throttle cable at throttle lever and normal operation of throttle choke gas filter gas line and electric pump if fitted airspeed indicator operation AGL or MSL setting on altimeter fuel level well work of flaps ailerons rudder and elevator controls X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 30 55 2005 September 13th 5 2 Installation on board and starting engine When sit in the cockpit it s IMPERATIVE to make ALL the following controls Stick back gt elevator up Stick forward gt elevator down Stick left gt left aileron up and right aileron down Stick right gt right aileron up and left aileron down Push right foot gt rudder right Push left foot gt rudder left Fasten the safety harness Check the doors are locked Before any engine starting action it is essential to check there is nobody around the aircraft especially in the propeller area 5 2 1 Start engine cold check open tank vent give the squeeze bulb a few pumps or s
32. hard rain If the windshield fogs up wipe with a soft cotton rag Throttle down to limit wear on the propeller Try to fly away from the rain 6 9 Flight in icing conditions Although flying in icing conditions is prohibited you may be caught in such conditions Proceed as follows carburetors heat ON if fitted turn around or change altitude for a less critical air temperature increase power to reduce icing to minimum plan on landing on the nearest airfield if ice is building up fast land off field ice on the leading edge increases your stall speed approach speed depending on thickness of ice 80 to 90 km h 50 to 56 mph fly a shallow airplane type descent with engine at high revs 6 10 Unvolontary spin Use the following procedure to recover from an involuntary spin opposite rudder release when rotation stops let stick move freely to neutral pitch slight roll with the spin pull out gently staying within the flight envelope IMPORTANT NOTE At very low speed control the aircraft with rudder only 6 11 Use of parachute the parachute is the last solution to save lives or limit injuries of pilot and passenger of the airplane Its use can be necessary in extreme emergency situations like collision in flight structure or control failure faintness or incapability of the pilot engine failure over very hostile land etc Use check safety harness tight engine off press parach
33. is local authority of any changes made to the aircraft s characteristics as recorded in its type certificate engine propeller or any other part according to the local regulations Added weight for options OPTIONS Weight Kg lbs Basic twin float set with fastenings and rudder 45 99 2 Amphibious twin float set with retract gear and fastenings 54 119 Hull with retract gear and sponsons 66 145 5 Snow skis with fastenings 9 19 84 Ballistic parachute with fastenings 12 26 45 Complete agri spray set with fastenings 37 81 57 Microspray for agri spraying 18 39 68 Total empty weight of X AIR Hanuman is the sum of Aircraft empty weight Weight of equipment instruments intercom radio Weight of options To obtain total loaded weight you must add Weight of crew pilot and passenger Weight of fuel 0 72 kg 1 59 Ibs liter Weight of baggages Total loaded weight must be less than or equal to 450 kg 992 lbs 2 6 Limited speeds Maximum speed with flaps position 1 120 Km h position 2 110 Km h position 3 90 Km h maximum crosswind speed 25 Km h X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 19 55 2005 September 13th X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 20 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 3 Powerplant 3 1 Jabiru 2200 3 1 1 Manufacturer Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd P O Box 5168 BUNDABERG WEST QLD 4670 AUSTRALIA 3 1 2 Technical datas 4 cylinders 4 stroke 2209 CC 80 hp 58KW at 3300t
34. lated in sections R133 1 and following of the Code de L Aviation Civile are not required for ultralights which are therefore exempted of any certification Each ultralight pilot must realize that he and only he is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of his aircraft The X AIR Hanuman can be used under such varied and diverse conditions that it is impossible to give strict and all inclusive instructions for its maintenance However our present experience of the aircraft makes it possible to offer a realistic maintenance program When in doubt the owner should always seek advice from a competent professional Needless to say we at RANDKAR welcome all your remarks we will be pleased to answer all your questions 2 2 Required pilot competency Student pilot license and orientation flight Three axis ultralight pilot license and further necessary training as needed an orientation flight is mandatory in any case 2 3 Flight conditions Day VFR no icing conditions 2 4 Load factor Max loads on controls Rudder 1380 Newton Elevator 480 Newton Ailerons 1300 Newton Flaps 960 Newton On airframe Limit 4 G 6 ultimate 2 3 ultimate Warning Load factor changes when turn bank 15 30 45 60 70 load factor 1 04 1 15 141 2 3 X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 17 55 2005 September 13th 2 5 Weight and balance 2 5 1 Empty weight Basic empty weight kg Max empty
35. limb 3ny s at 85 Km h X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 25 55 4 2 4 Speeds VD VNE VNO VC VC eco VA VS 4 2 5 Engine off Max fineness Full flaps fineness Best glide ratio 4 2 6 Landing Roll 70m 2005 September 13th 210 Km h 187 Km h 170 Km h 130 Km h at 6200 Rpm 110 Km h at 5500 Rpm 85 Km h 72 Km h no flaps 77 Km h flaps positionl 70 Km h flaps position2 63 Km h flaps position3 11 at 100 Km h flaps position 1 6 5 at 75 Km h 2 5 m s at 100 Km h flaps position 1 DAIS 180m 4 3 X AIR Hanuman 912 4 3 1 Service ceiling 4500 m 14700 ft take care of oxygen lack 4 3 2 Take off distance With flaps position 2 Run 80 m DFIS 190 m 4 3 3 Climb Best ratio 4 2 m s at 95 Km h flaps position Best climb 16 at 95 Km h flaps positionl Normal climb 3 5 m s at 90 Km h 4 3 4 Speeds VD 220 Km h VNE 195 Km h VNO 175 Km h VC 140 Km h at 5200 Rpm VC eco 120 Km h at 4800 Rpm VA 85 Km h VS 72 Km h no flaps 77 Km h flaps position 70 Km h flaps position2 63 Km h flaps position3 X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 26 55 2005 September 13th 4 3 5 Engine off Maxi fineness 11 at 100 Km h flaps position 1 full flaps fineness 6 5 at 75 Km h Best glide ratio 2 5 m sat 100 Km h flaps positionl 4 3 6 Landing Roll 70 m DAIS 170m X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 27 55 2005 September 13th X AIR HANU
36. nd replace if necessary R Replace L Lubricate verify and replace if necessary C Control by a competent professional and replace if necessary X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 46 55 Maintenance every 50 hours or 1 month 2005 September 13th P riodicity month 50h Date control Date control Date control Date control Wings control surfaces and empennage fabrics Fork and landing gear Tyres pressure 1 8 Tyres wear Brakes wear Front fork and main gear shok absorbers ssi ssi Windsreen Controls Ailerons cables Ailerons tubes and tubes and socket joints Rudder cables Handle stick joint Elevator control Choke and throttle cables Flaps control Si sss ssl Electric wiring and fuel line Take care of scrapping and wear Electric wires Battery Fuel hoses Handle fuel pump Fuel filter s st ass Fuel tank Control surfaces trim mobile parts axels Bellcrank quick links C ble trim exisse Bolts NOTA Verify and replace if necessary Replace lt Il Lubricate verify and replace if necessary Control by a competent professional and replace if necessary X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 47 55 Maintenance every 150 hours or 6 month 2005 September 13th
37. nical datas 3 1 3 Propeller 3 1 4 Noise pollution 3 2 Rotax 582 3 2 1 Manufacturer 3 2 2 Technical datas 3 2 3 Propeller 3 2 4 Noise pollution 3 3 Rotax 912 3 3 1 Manufacturer 3 3 2 Technical datas 3 3 3 Propeller 3 3 4 Noise pollution X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 2 155 2005 September 13th SECTION 4 Performances Pages 25 to 27 4 X AIR Hanuman Jabiru 4 1 Service ceiling 4 2 Take off distance 4 1 3 Climb 4 1 4 Speeds 4 5 Engine off 4 6 Landing 4 2 X AIR Hanuman 602T Rotax 582 4 2 Service ceiling 4 2 2 Take off distance 4 2 3 Climb 4 2 4 Speeds 4 2 5 Engine off 4 2 6 Landing 4 3 X AIR Hanuman 912 4 3 Service ceiling 4 3 2 Take off distance 4 3 3 Climb 4 3 4 Speeds 4 3 5 Engine off 4 3 6 Landing SECTION 5 Standard procedure Pages 29 to 35 5 1 Pre flight inspection 5 1 1 Cockpit 5 1 2 Engine 5 1 3 Airframe 5 2 Installation on board and starting engine 5 2 1 Engine cold 5 2 2 Engine hot 5 3 Check before take off 5 4 Take off 5 5 Climb 5 6 Turns 5 7 Flight in turbulences 5 8 Stall 5 8 1 Engine off 5 8 2 Full throttle 5 9 Cruise 5 10 Descent approach landing 5 11 Crosswind 5 12 Engine stop 5 13 Parking 5 14 Performances X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 3 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 6 Emergency procedures Pages 37 to 40 6 1 Engine failure emergency landing 6 1 1 before take off 6 1 2 on take off 6 1 3 In flight 6 2 Fire 6 2 1 Engine
38. r mn Double ignition Air cooled Direct drive 63 kg Service life 1000 hours Fuel Unleaded 95 octane minimum or AVGAS 100 LL Oil automobile follow engine manufacturer s instructions 3 1 3 Propeller Two blades DUC SWIRL Material composite diameter 1620mm Two blades ARPLAST Ecoprop Material composite diameter 1630mm Two blades ULX Material wood diameter 1540mm 3 1 4 Noise pollution The most unfavourable case is a noise heard under trajectory when aircraft has just taken off full throttle optimum climb speed QNH 1010 0 17 C 300m soundmeter Lm 69dBa Heard noise under trajectory Lh at a flight altitude h Lh Lm 22 log h 50 Example heard noise by an observer located at 100m under the plane trajectory Lh 69 22 log 100 50 62 37 dB a X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 21 55 2005 September 13th 3 2 Rotax 582 3 2 1 Manufacturer Rotax Gesmbh amp Co KG Motorenfabrik Welser STR 32 4623 Guunskirchen Austria 3 2 2 Technical datas 2 cylinders 2 stroke Water cooled 580 7 cc Gearbox B 1 2 58 Gearbox C 1 3 47 Double ignition Fuel Mixture unleaded 95 octane 2 stroke engine oil Lubrication by mixture or separate oil mixture following engine manufacturer s instructions Oil 2 stroke engine oil following engine manufacturer s instructions 3 2 3 Propeller Two blades ARPLAST Ecoprop Material composite diamter 1620mm Three blades ARPLAST
39. r off iddle First of all make sure you are pointing upwind and the area is clear When you come to the stall speed indicated in the specs sheet corrected as per load and density altitude the aircraft s handling becomes mushy as the stick is pulled back slowly keeping the wings level and flight symmetrical Recovery is attained very simply by reducing wing incidence release back pressure and adding power slowly As speed increases past 90km h pull back and level off gently Make sure you do not reach excessive speeds during recovery 5 8 2 Stall full throttle With power on stall is achieved at a higher angle of attack and the break occurs more abruptly recovery in two seater configuration will lose you 30m 150ft 5 9 Cruise Choose the desired power setting for level flight between 90 and 140 km h depending on model and load X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 33 55 2005 September 13th 5 10 Descent Landing To descend reduce power for 90km h at full load to use the flaps on landing allows on first position an increase of minimum speed of 5 km h do not exceed 120 km h with flaps on first position on second position a reduction of 2 km h10 km h do not exceed 110 km h with flaps on second position on third position a reduction of 9 km h do not exceed 90 km h with flaps on third position Keep in mind that speed is controlled with the stick and angle of descent with the throttle Keep a safe m
40. rbox ratio Propeller sise ss mt Instruments Lee ne Other equipements This form to be filled and returned to RAND KAR sa Canal de la Martini re F 44320 FROSSAY FRANCE X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 7 55 2005 September 13th Form to be filled and returned to after weighing operation of empty finished aircraft C of G calculation method Aircraft must be horizontal Weighing operation must be done with 3 similar weighing machines located each under every wheel of the aircraft acceptable limit of C G from 22 to 38 5 cm Weight kg Front wheel A Main gear left wheel Main gear right wheel C TOTAL 150 x A CG mm ol B A B C Date Place Type of aircraft Serial Number Identification sheet Max empty weight Owner Signature Form to be filled and returned to after weighing operation of empty finished aircraft to RAND KAR sa Canal de la Martini re F 44320 FROSSAY FRANCE X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 8 55 2005 September 13th Property sheet Owner N 1 Name and adress es eet nene tese e Laisa ec o Ee Cete ee ee Decke oues ee eo deci ev Cete ee ee det ne Owner N 2 Name and adress tae e ee eive ant beste Owner N 3 Name and adress 1 nitide eec eec e iin Owner N 4 Name arnd adress 3
41. sswind landings lower your wing into the wind and add enough opposite rudder to keep your aircraft straight down the strip side slip Keep heading straight touchdown with the upwind wheel first then decrease your angle of bank and lower the other wheel slowly This maneuver can be used with a minimal amount of practice X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 34 55 2005 September 13th IMPORTANT NOTICE Always keep in mind that any aircraft may experience unexpected engine failure Hence make sure you always have enough altitude to be able to pick as safe an emergency field as possible Never overfly built up or hostile areas such as forests swamps etc without an added margin of altitude to be able to reach safer terrain in case of engine failure The same applies to your choice of maneuvering speed especially in phases of flight which allow no room for improvisation take off climb out landing Give yourself an ample safety margin you will never regret it 5 12 Stopping the engine On the ground Let the engine cool down for 30 seconds at half RPM before turning off the ignition parking brake on radio and intercom off all switches off never close the fuel shut off if fitted 5 13 Parking and storage It is preferable to keep the X AIR Hanuman parked inside a hangar If the X AIR Hanuman has to be left outside unattended point the aircraft into the wind and put the brake on attach the sti
42. tart the electric pump optional to fill the carburetor bowl check switch is OFF pull the propeller through 10 15 turns 20 to 25 in very cold weather choke lever ON throttle closed Note fitting the optional priming set spares you this procedure turn ignition ON clear all spectators from front and sides of propeller pull starter rope or push on electric starter button This may be done while seated Place left foot on rudder bar and hold starter handle in both hands If this feels inconvenient start from outside but make sure you have a competent helper in the cockpit ready to keep the aircraft from moving forward aS soon as engine is running throttle to half RPM and warm up for a few minutes moving choke to OFF gradually 5 2 2 Start engine hot if the engine has been running quite recently simply turn ignition ON choke OFF throttle closed and start The engine will start instantly if more than 15 minutes have passed since the engine was stopped start same as just above but with choke ON Move choke to OFF immediately when engine starts CAUTION NEVER TAKE OFF WITH CHOKE ON This would make the engine lose power very quickly and might result in engine stoppage on take off with foreseeable consequences If the engine will not start cold your spark plugs probably need replacing Otherwise refer to the manufacturer s manual X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 31 55
43. tubes and drag cables inside the wing sail check safe and firm positioning of wing tip fairing Walk around to the trailing edge and check upper and lower rear strut fitting compression tube and drag cables fittings trailing edge fastening Aileron and aileron controls fastenings Flaps and flaps controls fastenings X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 29 55 2005 September 13th Walk back along the fuselage and check linkage on elevator bellcrank fastenings of stab fitting cables clevises on pushtubes to elevator bellcranks elevator attach fittings hinges of elevator and rudder condition of fabric on tail surfaces shackles on rudder cables fastenings of rear fuselage section Walk over to the right side and check elevator hinge on right side Stab cables fastenings general condition of tail surfaces Move forward and check rudder cables are crossed fuselage tubes fittings the wheel fastenings and the tyre pressure Move along trailing edge and check trailing edge fastening upper and lower rear strut fitting aileron fittings and aileron controls flaps fittings and flaps controls compression tubes and drag cables fittings Trailing edge fittings and fabric along check safe and firm positioning of wing tip fairing Move to the cabin along leading edge fastenings of leading edge tube the wheel fastenings and the tyre pressure the upper and lower win
44. ute handle immediately close fuel shut off if fitted radio you position If you cannot get radio contact switch to 121 50 MHz emergency channel and give your position IMPORTANT Never forget to remove the safety pin from the handle before take off and to replace it after landing For models fitted with a parachute If you are unable to regain control of the aircraft collision airframe failure X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 39 55 2005 September 13th NOTE CONCERNING BALLISTIC PARACHUTES Speed at opening exerts extremely high strains on the parachute The user should inquire from the parachute manufacturer if the characteristics of parachute s are compatible with the performances of the airplane Maintenance Follow instructions of maintenance manual of parachute manufacturer X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 40 55 2005 September 13th SECTION 7 Accessories and options NOTE Since RAND KAR is constantly developing new accessories we reserve the right to alter the design and specification of our products We also reserve the right to substitute or withdraw any kind of equipment presented in this document without any prior notice For complete up to date information contact RAND KAR or your X AIR Hanuman dealer for the latest comprehensive list of accessories 7 1 List of manufacturer authorized options and accessories for other special uses of X AIR Hanuman The two seater model
45. verse yaw Control your angle of bank at all times and at first use little amounts of bank 10 in final to begin with Never forget that stall speed increases with bank You will soon come to enjoy the aircraft s excellent maneuverability However always keep in mind that aerobatic flight in ultralights is PROHIBITED X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 32155 2005 September 13th 5 7 Flight in turbulences At first fly only in calm air or light winds Flying in turbulence is advised only after a certain degree of experience has been achieved Keep your airspeed reasonable 100 to 110 km h is the recommended speed for comfortable flying in these conditions Do not counter all the little aircraft s excursions away from a perfectly level attitude X AIR Hanuman has enough sweep back and dihedral to give it positive stability In high winds keep in mind the gradient effect which may lower wind speed close to the ground and the inertia encountered upwind and downwind in the turn Keep a reasonable angle of bank and your airspeed at or above 90 km h 50 mph 5 8 Stall The best way to get to know your aircraft is to practice the stall You will first have to climb to a safe altitude minimum 250m 820ft clear the area by doing a 180 degree turn and begin the stall engine at idle Practicing the stall and recovery will help you acquire the proper reactions and reduce altitude lost in an unexpected stall 5 8 1 Stall powe
46. weight kg X air Hanuman Jabiru SP 276 284 X air Hanuman Jabiru AP 289 306 5 X air Hanuman 602T SP 263 281 X air Hanuman 602T AP 276 303 5 X air Hanuman 912 AP 296 306 5 2 5 2 Maximum weight at take off Like any aircraft an ultralight has a maximum take off weight This must never be exceeded Maximum take off weights 450 kg for the versions without parachute 472 5 kg for the versions with parachute The builder will in no circumstances be held liable should these weight limitations be exceeded whatever the origin or nature of the additional or accessory equipment carried on the aircraft This manual includes all the information required for the use and maintenapee of the aircraft This manual is specific to the aircraft it describes and must be re stated in Parts land 2 of June 17 1986 ruling y S as under each wheel of the plane acceptable limit of C G between 222 to 385mm forward from reference point 2 5 3 Balance Calculation method of C of G Aircraft must be horizontal Weighing operation must be made with t milar g e loe ted each Reference point axel o 2 tube f a Weight kg m whee Hh A Main gear left m B Main gear ri S d 5 150x A C6 see A B C X AIR HANUMAN use and maintenance manual 18 55 2005 September 13th 2 5 4 Changes made to the aircraft Each owner is required to inform h
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