Airplane Factory Sling-2 Owner's manual

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Airplane model : Airplane Factory Sling 2
Manufacturer : The Airplane Factory (Pty) Ltd
Airplane Serial Number : ……………………………….
Date of Construction : ………………………………..
Registration : …………………………………
Airworthiness Category : CS-VLA (Very Light Aircraft)
Issue Date of POH : 2018/09/21
PLEASE ADVISE THE AIRPLANE FACTORY ON CHANGE
OF OWNERSHIP OF THE AIRCRAFT
This airplane must be operated in
compliance with information and
limitations contained herein. This
pilot operating handbook must be
available on board of the airplane at
all times.

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NOTICE
THIS MANUAL IS WRITTEN FOR THE STANDARD 912 ULS POWERED SLING 2, AS
MANUFACTURED ON PREMISES BY THE AIRPLANE FACTORY (PTY) LTD.
DIFFERENCES APPLICABLE TO THE STANDARD 914 UL AND 912 iS POWERED
SLING 2 AIRCRAFT, AS MANUFACTURED ON PREMISES BY THE AIRPLANE
FACTORY (PTY) LTD, ARE INCLUDED IN APPLICABLE SUPPLEMENTS IN SECTION 9
OF THIS HANDBOOK.
AIRCRAFT WHICH DIFFER FROM THE PRODUCTION STANDARD, IN WHATEVER
WAY, ARE NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS MANUAL, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SAID
AIRCRAFT CORRESPOND WITH THE PRODUCTION STANDARD.
NOTICE
THIS EDITION OF THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. DEFINITIONS ARE ACCORDINGLY CONSISTENT
WITH RSA REGULATIONS ONLY.

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RECORD OF REVISIONS
Any revisions to this Pilots Operating Handbook must be recorded in the following
table, and, where applicable, be endorsed by the responsible airworthiness
authority
Revision numbers and dates appear at the foot of each page.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 1-1
2. LIMITATIONS............................................................................................. 2-1
3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES....................................................................... 3-1
4. NORMAL PROCEDURES............................................................................. 4-1
5. PERFORMANCE......................................................................................... 5-1
6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE............................................................................. 6-1
7. SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 7-1
8. AIRPLANE GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICING...................................... 8-1
9. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ............................................................. 9-1

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction to airplane............................................................................ 1-3
1.2 Warnings, cautions and notes .................................................................. 1-4
1.3 Aircraft 3-view drawing ............................................................................ 1-5
1.4 Data for Sling 2 aircraft and systems ........................................................ 1-7
1.5 Terminology, symbols and conversion factors........................................ 1-13
1.6 Supporting documents ........................................................................... 1-19

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1.1 Introduction to airplane
The Airplane Factory Sling 2 is a two seat (side-by-side), single engine,
tricycle undercarriage aluminium aircraft with a conventional low wing
design.
The aircraft is based upon the EASA CS-VLA (Certification Standard Very
Light Aircraft) standard, having a maximum all up weight of 700 kg.
With only minor modifications to the aircraft and the application of a
revised Pilot Operating Handbook the Sling 2 may be made to comply with
the requirements of the FAA Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category according
to ASTM Standards F2245, F2279 and F2295. In this configuration the Sling
is known as the Sling LSA.
The Sling 2 is intended chiefly for recreational and cross-country flying. It is
not intended for aerobatic operation. It is considered to be suitable for use
as a trainer. This Pilot Operating Handbook has been prepared to provide
pilots with information for the safe and efficient operation of the Sling 2.

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1.2 Warnings, cautions and notes
The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions and notes in the
Pilot Operating Handbook.
Means that non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an
immediate or important degradation of flight safety.
Means that non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a
minor or possible long-term degradation of flight safety.
Draws attention to any special item not directly related to safety but
which is important or unusual.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

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1.3 Aircraft 3-view drawing
DIMENSIONS IN THIS DRAWING ARE IN MILLIMETRES.

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DIMENSIONS IN THIS DRAWING ARE IN MILLIMETRES.

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1.4 Data for Sling 2 aircraft and systems
WING
Wing span: 9.165 m 30 ft.
Mean Aerodynamic Chord: 1.339 m 52.7 inch.
Wing surface area: 11.845 m2131.75 sq ft.
Wing loading: 59.10 kgm-2 11.7 lbs /sq ft.
Aspect ratio: 7.04.
Taper ratio: 1.375.
Dihedral: 5o
FUSELAGE
Fuselage length: 5.77 m 19 ft.
Overall length: 6.675 m 21ft 11 inch.
Overall width: 1.18 m 45 inch.
Overall height: 2. 45m 98 inch.
EMPENNAGE
Horizontal stabilizer span: 2.825 m 9 ft 3 inch.
Horizontal stabilizer surface area: 0.96 m210 ft2
Elevator surface area: 1.02 m211 ft2
Horizontal stabilizer angle of incidence -4o
Vertical stabilizer span: 1.47 m 16 ft
Vertical stabilizer surface area: 0.53 m26 ft2
Rudder surface area: 0.59 m26 ft2
LANDING GEAR
Wheel track: 1.95 m 6ft 5 inch.
Wheel base: 1.41m 4ft 6 inch.
Brakes: Hydraulic.
Main gear tyres: 15x6.00-6, 6-ply
(2.2 bar (31.908 psi) pressure).

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Nose gear tyres: 5.00-5, 6-ply
(1.8 bar (26.107 psi) pressure).
CONTROL SURFACE TRAVEL LIMITS
Ailerons: 24oup and down (±2°).
Elevator: 30oup and 20odown (±2°).
Trim tab: 8oup and 20odown (±5°).
Rudder: 25oleft and right (±2°).
Flaps: 0oto 30odown (±3°).

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ENGINE
Manufacturer: Bombardier-Rotax GmbH.
Model: 912 ULS.
Type: 4 Cylinder horizontally opposed with overall
displacement 1 352 cc, mixed cooling (water-cooled
heads and air-cooled cylinders), twin carburetors,
integrated reduction gearbox with torque damper
Maximum power: 73.5 kW (98.5hp) at 5 800 rpm (max 5 minutes).
69 kW (92.5hp) at 5 500 rpm (continuous).
For Sling 2 aircraft fitted with the 912 iS or 914 UL engine refer to the
applicable supplement at the end of this manual.
PROPELLER
Manufacturer: Warp drive.
No of blades: 3.
Diameter: 1.83 m (72 “).
Type: Composite.
For aircraft fitted with the Airmaster 332 constant speed propeller refer to the
applicable supplement at the end of this manual.

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FUEL
Fuel grade: Minimum RON 95 / minimum AKI 91.
MOGAS: EN 228 Super, EN 228 Super plus,
ASTMD4814.
Leaded AVGAS: AVGAS 100LL (ASTM D910).
Unleaded AVGAS: UL91 (ASTM D7547).
(Refer to latest revision of engine operator /
maintenance manual and latest revision of
service instruction SI-912-016. For aircraft fitted
with the 912 iS or 914 UL engine refer to the
applicable supplement at the end of this
manual).
Fuel tanks: 2 x Wing tanks, one tank integrated within each
wing leading edge, each tank equipped with
finger strainers (in pick up line) and drain fittings.
Capacity of each tank: 75 litres (19.81 US gallons).
Total capacity: 150 litres (39.63 US gallons).
Total usable fuel: 146 litres (38.57 US gallons).

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OIL SYSTEM
Oil system type: Forced, with external oil reservoir.
Oil: Automotive grade API “SF” or “SG” type oil
preferably synthetic or semi-synthetic. When
operating on unleaded fuels or MOGAS fully
synthetic oil is recommended.
(Refer to latest revision of engine operator /
maintenance manual and latest revision of
service instruction SI-912-016. For aircraft fitted
with the 912 iS or 914 UL engine refer to the
applicable supplement at the end of this
manual).
Capacity: 3.5 litres / 7.4 pints (approximately).
COOLING
Cooling system: Mixed: air and liquid pressurized closed circuit
system.
Coolant: 1. Water-free propylene glycol based coolant
concentrate (this is not allowed for 912 iS
engine).
2. Ethylene glycol based coolant mixed 1:1 with
distilled water.
Note: Do not mix the above types of coolant.
Capacity: 2.5 litres / 5.28 pints (approximately).