Cosmik Aviation EV-97 teamEUROSTAR UK Owner's manual

EV-97 teamEUROSTAR UK

PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FOR MICROLIGHT AEROPLANE
EV-97 teamEur star UK
Model: .............................................
Registration: ..............................................
Serial No. ..............................................
Approved by: ...........................................................
This aer plane must be perated in c mpliance with the
inf rmati n and limitati ns c ntained herein.
This POH must be available n
b ard the aer plane.
WARNING
This aeroplane is not fitted with a certified engine. A power fail re
can occ r at any time. Never fly over any area on to which a safe
landing cannot be made in the event of an engine fail re.
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Amendment Rec rd
Issue Details f Change Date Auth rised
1 Initial iss e 14/07/03
2Addition of optional ho rmeter and warning
lamp – P37 16/8/04
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Table f C ntents
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL DATA.............................6
1.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................6
1.2 Certification basis.....................................................................................................................6
1.3 Warnings, cautions and notes..................................................................................................6
1.4 Descriptive Data........................................................................................................................6
SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS.................................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................9
2.2 Airspeed.....................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Airspeed indicator mar ings....................................................................................................9
2.4 Powerplant...............................................................................................................................10
2.5 Powerplant Instrument Mar ings.........................................................................................11
2.6 Miscellaneous instrument mar ings......................................................................................12
2.7 Weight......................................................................................................................................12
2.8 Centre of Gravity....................................................................................................................12
2.9 Approved manoeuvres............................................................................................................13
2.10 Manoeuvring Load Factor....................................................................................................13
2.11 Crew.......................................................................................................................................14
2.12 Kind of Operations................................................................................................................14
2.13 Fuel.........................................................................................................................................14
2.14 Maximum Passenger Seating...............................................................................................14
2.15 Other Limitations..................................................................................................................14
2.16 Limitations Placards.............................................................................................................15
SECTION 3 - EMERGENCIES............................................................................................17
3.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................17
3.2 Engine failure..........................................................................................................................17
3.3 In-Flight start..........................................................................................................................18
3.4 Smo e and fire........................................................................................................................18
3.5 Glide.........................................................................................................................................19
3.6 Emergency Landings..............................................................................................................19
3.7 Precautionary landing............................................................................................................19
3.8 Landing with a flat tyre..........................................................................................................20
3.9 Landing with a defective landing gear...................................................................................20
3.10 Recovery from unintentional spin........................................................................................20
3.11 Other emergencies.................................................................................................................20
SECTION 4 – NORMAL OPERATIONS.............................................................................22
4.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................22
4.2 Assembly and disassembly.....................................................................................................22
4.3 Pre-flight inspection................................................................................................................22
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4.4 Normal procedures.................................................................................................................24
SECTION 5 - PERFORMANCE...........................................................................................29
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................29
5.2 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration.................................................................................29
5.3 Stall Speeds..............................................................................................................................30
5.4 Ta e-off performance.............................................................................................................30
5.5 Landing distances....................................................................................................................30
5.6 Climb performance.................................................................................................................31
5.7 Cruise.......................................................................................................................................31
5.8 Horizontal Speeds...................................................................................................................32
5.9 Endurance...............................................................................................................................32
5.10 Baul ed landing climb..........................................................................................................33
5.11 Environmental Effects on Flight Performance and Characteristics.................................33
5.12 Demonstrated crosswind performance................................................................................33
5.13 Ceiling....................................................................................................................................33
SECTION 6 – WEIGHT AND BALANCE...........................................................................34
6.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................34
6.2 Permitted Coc pit Loads........................................................................................................34
SECTION 7 - AEROPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION.........................................35
7.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................35
7.2 Airframe..................................................................................................................................35
7.3 Coc pit Controls.....................................................................................................................36
7.4 Landing gear...........................................................................................................................36
7.5 Seats and safety belts..............................................................................................................36
7.6 Baggage compartment............................................................................................................36
7.7 Canopy.....................................................................................................................................37
7.8 Powerplant...............................................................................................................................37
7.9 Fuel system..............................................................................................................................37
7.10 Electrical system....................................................................................................................38
7.11 Pitot and Static Pressure Systems........................................................................................39
SECTION - AEROPLANE GROUND HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE.................40
8.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................40
8.2 Aircraft inspection periods.....................................................................................................40
8.3 Aircraft alterations or repairs................................................................................................40
8.4 Ground handling / Road transport........................................................................................40
8.5 Cleaning and care...................................................................................................................42
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SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL DATA
1.1 Introduction
This Pilot’s Operating Handbook has been prepared to provide pilots and
instr ctors with information for the safe and efficient operation of the EV-97
teamEUROSTAR UK microlight aeroplane. It also contains s pplemental data
which may be fo nd sef l.
1.2 Certification basis
The EV-97 teamEUROSTAR UK has been approved by UK Civil Aviation A thority
against the req irements of BCAR section S.
1.3 Warnings, cautions and notes
The following definitions apply to warnings, ca tions and notes in the flight man al:
WARNING
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding proced re leads to an
immediate or significant degradation of the flight safety.
CAUTION
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding proced re leads to a
minor or possible long term degradation of the flight safety.
NOTE
Draws attention to any special item not directly related to safety, b t which is
important or n s al.
1.4 Descriptive Data
1.4.1 Aircraft descripti n
EV-9 teamEurostar UK is an aircraft intended for recreational and to ring flying and
is limited to non-aerobatic operations in Vis al Meteorological Conditions(VMC). It is a
single engine, all metal, low-wing monoplane of semi-monocoq e constr ction with two
side-by-side seats. The aeroplane is eq ipped with a fixed tricycle ndercarriage with a
steerable nose wheel.
The powerplant is a ROTAX 912 (80 hp), fo r cylinder, fo r stroke engine driving a two
blade V230C, fixed wooden propeller (standard propeller). An alternative GT 166 x 145
fixed pitch wooden propeller may also be fitted. The engine is fitted with a gearbox
having a red ction ratio of 2.27:1.
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1.4.2 Technical Data
Wing
Span 8.1 m 26.57 ft
Area 9.84 m2105.92 ft2
Mean Aerodynamic Centre (MAC) 1.25 m 4.10 ft
Wing Loading 45.7 kg/m29.37 lb/ft2
Aileron area 0.21 m22.26 ft2
Flap area 0.52 m25.60 ft2
Fuselage
Length 5.98 m 19.62 ft
Width 1.04 m 3.41 ft
Height 2.34 m 7.67 ft
Horizontal tail unit
Span 2.5 m 8.20 ft
Area 1.95 m220.99 ft2
Elevator area 0.8 m28.60 ft2
Vertical tail unit
Height 1.24 m 4.07 ft
Area 1.0 m210.76 ft2
R dder area 0.4 m24.30 ft2
Landing gear
Wheel track 1.6 m 5.25 ft
Wheel base 1.35 m 4.42 ft
Main wheel diameter 350 mm 14 in
Nose wheel diameter 350 mm 14 in
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1.4.3 Three-view drawing
8.1 m
26.57 ft
2.5 m
8.2 ft
2.34
m
7.7
ft
1 9.62 ft
5.98 m
2.25 m
7.38 f t
0.94 m
3.1 ft
4.42 ft
1 .35 m 1 .6 m
5.25 ft
3.42 ft
1 .04 m
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SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS
2.1 Introduction
Section 2 incl des operating limitations, instr ment markings and basic placards
necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft, its engine, standard systems and
standard eq ipment.
2.2 Airspeed
Airspeed limitations and their operational significances are shown below:
Speed IAS
mph Remarks
VNE Never exceed
speed 146 Do not exceed this speed in any operation.
VAManoe vring
speed 100
Do not make f ll or abr pt
control movement above
this speed, beca se nder
certain conditions the
aircraft may be overstressed
by f ll control movement.
VNO
Maxim m
str ct ral
cr ising speed
118
Do not exceed this speed
except in smooth air, and then
only with ca tion.
VFE Maxim m Flap.
Extending speed 77 Do not exceed this speed with flaps extended.
2.3 Airspeed indicator markings
Airspeed indicator markings and their colo r-code significances are shown
below:
Marking IAS value r range
mph Significance
White
arc 40 – 77 Positive Flap Operating Range.
Green
arc 49 – 118 Normal Operating Range.
Yellow
arc 118 – 146
Manoe vres m st be cond cted
with ca tion and only in smooth
air.
Red
line 146 Maxim m speed for all operations.
The lower end of the white arc is 1.1 VSO
The lower end of the green arc is 1.1 VS1
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2.4 Powerplant
Engine Model: ROTAX 912 UL
Engine Man fact rer: Bombardier-Rotax GMBH
Power
Max Take-off: 59.6 kW / 80 hp at 5800 rpm, max.5 min tes
Max.
Contin o s:
56 kW / 75 hp at 5200 rpm
Cr ising: 53 kW / 71 hp at 4800 rpm
Engine speed
Max. Take-off: 5800 rpm, max. 5 min.
Max.
Contin o s:
5200 rpm
Cr ising: 4800 rpm
Idling: ~1400 rpm
Cylinder
head
temp.
Minim m 60 °C 140 °F
Maxim m 150 °C 302 °F
Oil temp.
Minim m 50 °C 122 °F
Maxim m 140 °C 284 °F
Optim m 90 – 110 °C 194 - 230°F
Oil
press re
Maxim m 7,0 bar
Minim m: 1,5 bar
Optim m: 1,5-4,0 bar
F el: see 2.13
F el Press re min. 0.15 bar, max. 0.4 bar
Oil: A tomotive engine oil of registered brand with gear
additives, b t not aircraft oil (refer to engine Operator´s
Man al).
API classification SF or SG.
Propellers and
Man fact rers
V 230C
VZLÚ
Praha,
Czech Rep blic
GT-2/166/VSR FW101 SRTC
GT Propellers
Riccione
Italy
Types: Two blade fixed
wooden propeller
Two blade fixed wooden
propeller
Propeller diameters: 1625 mm 1660 mm
Propeller pitches: 18°20´ - 18°55´ 1450 mm
WARNING
The Rotax 912 UL has not been certified as an aircraft engine and its fail re may occ r at
any time. The pilot is f lly responsible for conseq ences of s ch a fail re. Never fly over
an area on to which yo cannot safely land in the event of an engine fail re.
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2.5 Powerplant Instrument Markings
Analog e powerplant instr ments are installed in the EV-97 teamE rostar UK
aeroplane, with the following markings:
Minimum
Limit
N rmal
Operating Cauti n Range Maximum Range
Engine speed (RPM) 1400 1400-5200 5200-5800 5800
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Cylinder Head Temperature
(CHT) 60 °C, 140 °F 60-100 °C
140-212 °F
100-150 °C
212-302 °F
150 °C
302 °F
Oil Temperature 50 °C
122 °F
90-110 °C
194-230 °F
50-90 °C, 122-194 °F
110-140 °C, 230-284 °F
140 °C
284 °F
Oil Pressure 1.5 bar 1.5 - 4.0
bar 4.0 - 5.0 bar 7.0 bar
cold engine starting
Fuel Pressure 0.15 bar 0.2 – 0.3
bar 0.3 – 0.4 bar 0.4 bar
2.6 Miscellaneous instrument markings
•F el ga ge
A f el reserve of 11 litres (2.42 Imp. gals) is indicated by yellow warning lamp.
2. Weight
Empty weight (standard eq ipment) max. 268 kg 591 lbs
NOTE
Act al empty weight is stated in SECTION 6, par. 6.2
Max. take-off weight 450kg 992 lbs
Max landing weight 450kg 992 lbs
Max. weight of f el 47kg 104 lbs
Max. baggage weight 15kg 33 lbs
2.8 Centre of Gravity
Empty aircraft C.G. position (standard) 18±2% MAC = 200 – 250 mm AOD
Operating C.G. range 20-34% MAC = 250 – 425 mm AOD
Dat m is wing leading edge.
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2.9 Approved manoeuvres
Aeroplane Category: Normal; the EV-9 teamEurostar UK aeroplane is approved
for normal and below listed manoe vres:
•Steep t rns not exceeding 60° bank
•Lazy eights
•Chandelles
•Stalls (except whip stalls)
WARNING
Aerobatics and intentional spins are prohibited !
2.10 Manoeuvring Load Factor
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LOAD FACTOR [-]
0
10
V
V
V
V
S0
S1
A
NE
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
-1 -2 1 2 3 4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
0
10
20
30
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50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
190
KIAS
IAS [km/h]
IAS [mph]
EV-97 EUROSTAR FLIGHT ENVELOPE
A
GE
D

2.11 Crew
Minim m Crew 1
Minim m Crew Weight 55 kg, 121 lb
Maxim m Crew Weight see 6.2
WARNING
Always c mply with the maximum take- ff weight f 450 kg (992 lbs)
2.12 Kind of Operations
Daytime VFR flights only.
WARNING
IFR flights and flights under icing c nditi ns are pr hibited.
Minim m instr ments req ired for VFR flights:
(i) Airspeed indicator, marked in accordance with 2.3
(ii) Altimeter
(iii) Magnetic compass
(iv) Slip ball
2.13 Fuel
•Reg lar or premi m nleaded a tomobile f el to EN228, minim m RON
90.
•AVGAS 100LL. The higher lead content in AVGAS can res lt in wear of
valve seats and increased comb stion chamber deposits. Use AVGAS only
if other f els are not available.
•For other s itable f el types, refer to the engine Operator’s Man al.
F el tank vol me 65 litres 14.3 Imp. gals.
Un sable f el q antity 2.9 litres 0.64 Imp. gals.
2.14 Maximum Passenger Seating
N mber of seats 2
2.15 Other Limitations
Smoking is not permitted on board.
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2.16 Limitations Placards
The owner of this aeroplane is responsible for the readability of placards d ring
the aircraft service life.
The following placards are located on the aeroplane:
In view of the pilot:
Flight limited t daytime VFR n n-icing c nditi ns.
Aer batics and intenti nal spinning are pr hibited. This
micr light aer plane has n t been appr ved t an
internati nally rec gnised airw rthiness standard.
AIRSPEEDS (IAS)
VNE (Never exceed speed) 146 mph
VA (Maxim m manoe vring speed) 100 mph
VFE (Flaps extended max. speed) 77 mph
VS (Stall speed, flaps extended) 36 mph
ENGINE LIMITATIONS
Maxim m take-off (max. 5 min tes) 5800 rpm
Max. contin o s 5200 rpm
Idle approx. 1400 rpm
Max. CHT 150ºC
Max. oil temp. 140ºC
Min. oil temp. 50ºC
Min. oil press re 1.5 bar
Max. oil press re 7.0 bar
Minim m f el press re 0.15 bar
Maxim m f el press re 0.4 bar
FUEL and LOAD LIMITS
Capacity 65 litres
Unusable fuel 2.9 litres
Maximum take- ff weight 450 kg
Max. empty weight 268 kg
Actual empty weight ___ kg
Max. baggage weight 15 kg
Minimum C ckpit L ad 55 kg
C ckpit L ad incl. Baggage (kg) Max. Fuel L ad (litres)
172 (maxim m) 14
160 31
150 44
140 58
135 or less F ll f el
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NOTE
The val es stated on the above placard, FUEL and LOAD LIMITS, are valid for the
maxim m permitted empty weight of the aircraft. If the empty weight is less than the
maxim m of 268 kg, a c stomised placard may be sed for revised load limits.
CG Limits
Operating C.G. range: 250 – 425 mm AOD
Dat m is wing leading edge.
In the baggage area:
In view of both occupants:
Adjacent to the fuel filler:
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BAGGAGE
MAX.
15 kg
NO
SMOKING
90 RON minimum MOGAS unleaded t EN 228;
r AVGAS 100LL*
Pr l nged use f AVGAS 100LL sh uld be av ided.

SECTION 3 - EMERGENCIES
3.1 Introduction
Section 3 provides checklists and detailed proced res for coping with vario s
emergencies that may occ r. Emergencies ca sed by aircraft or engine
malf nction are extremely rare if proper pre-flight inspections and maintenance are
practiced.
However, sho ld an emergency arise, the basic g idelines described in this section
sho ld be considered and applied as necessary to correct the problem. It is
normally impractical to refer to this man al after the emergency has arisen; for this
reason, pilots are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with its contents before
flight.
3.2 Engine failure
Engine fail re d ring take-off r n:
1. Throttle - decrease to idle
2. Ignition - switch off
3. Brake - firmly as req ired
Engine fail re d ring take-off:
1. Speed - glide at 68 mph.
2. Altit de - below 160 ft (50 m): land in take-off direction.
- over 160 ft (50 m): choose landing area.
3. Wind - find direction and velocity.
4. Landing area - choose free area witho t obstacles; check for cables.
5. Flaps - extend as needed.
6. F el cock - sh t off.
7. Ignition - switch off.
8. Propeller - set to the horizontal position by means of starter.
9. Safety harness - tighten.
10. Master switch - switch off before landing.
NOTE
Skip 6-10 if necessary. In an emergency, the pilot’s priority is to land safely.
Engine fail re in flight:
1. Speed - glide at 68 mph
2. Altit de - below 160 ft (50 m): land in flight direction
- over 160 ft (50 m): choose landing area
3. Wind - eval ate direction and velocity
4. Landing area - choose free area witho t obstacles
5. Flaps - extend if necessary
6. F el cock - sh t off
7. Ignition - switch off
8. Propeller - set to the horizontal position by means of starter
9. Safety harness - tighten
10. Master switch - switch off before landing
11. Land
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3.3 In-Flight start
1. Speed - glide at 68 mph
2. Altit de - check
3. Landing area - choose according to altit de
4. Master switch - switch on
5. F el cock - open
6. Choke - as necessary (for cold engine)
7. Throttle - set 1/3 open
8. Ignition - switch on
9. Starter - p sh b tton to start the engine
If the engine cannot be started d e to a flat battery, and there is adeq ate height,
increase the flight speed to 124 mph so that air flow can rotate the propeller, th s
enabling the engine to start.
WARNING
The loss of altit de d ring in-flight engine starting is abo t 1300 ft
and m st be taken into consideration.
3.4 Smoke and fire
3.4.1 Fire n the gr und:
1. F el cock - sh t off
2. Throttle - f lly open
3. Master switch - switch off
4. Ignition - switch off
5. Abandon the aeroplane
Exting ish fire if possible, or call the fire-brigade.
3.4.2 Fire during take- ff r ll:
1. Abort take-off - brake hard
2. Master switch - switch off
3. F el cock - sh t off
4. Throttle - f lly open ntil fire stops or engine stops.
5. Ignition - switch off
6. Abandon the aeroplane
Exting ish fire if possible, or call the fire-brigade.
3.4.3 Fire during take- ff (climb ut):
1. F el cock - sh t off
2. Throttle - f lly open
3. Speed - 62-68 mph
4. Master switch - switch off
5. Ignition - switch off
6. Land and brake
7. Abandon the aeroplane
Exting ish fire if possible, or call the fire-brigade.
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3.4.4 Fire in flight:
1. F el cock - sh t off
2. Throttle - f lly open to se excess f el.
3. Master switch - switch off
4. Ignition - switch off after sing p f el in carb rettors and engine
stops.
5. Choose an emergency landing area.
6. Make emergency landing in accordance with 3.5 below.
7. Abandon the aeroplane
Exting ish fire if possible or call the fire-brigade.
NOTE
Estimated time to p mp f el o t of carb rettors is 30 seconds.
3.5 Glide
In the case of engine fail re it is important to know and q ickly establish the
conditions for best glide:
1. Speed - ~68 mph
2. Flaps - retracted
3. Instr ments - within permitted limits
3.6 Emergency Landings
Emergency landings are generally carried o t in the case of engine fail re where
the engine cannot be re-started.
1. Best glide angle speed - 68 mph.
2. Trim - trim the aeroplane.
3. Safety harnesses - tighten.
4. Flaps - as needed.
5. MAYDAY - report yo r location if possible.
6. F el cock - sh t off.
7. Ignition - switch off.
8. Master switch - switch off.
3. Precautionary landing
A preca tionary landing is generally carried o t in the cases where the pilot may be
disorientated, the aircraft has no f el reserve, or where bad weather or poor
visibility present severe flight hazards.
1. Determine wind direction, choose landing area.
2. Make a PAN call on the radio and report yo r plan to land. Also state the
landing area location.
3. Perform low-altit de passage into wind over the right-hand side of the
chosen area with flaps extended to the “TAKE-OFF“ position at a speed of 68
mph to thoro ghly inspect the area. Pay partic lar attention to electricity or
telephone cables r nning across the landing area; these are often diffic lt to see.
4. Perform flight aro nd the chosen area.
5. Perform an approach at increased idling with f lly extended flaps.
6. Red ce power to idle when over the r nway threshold and to ch-down at
the start of the chosen area.
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7. After stopping the aeroplane switch off all switches, sh t off the f el cock,
lock the aeroplane and look for help.
NOTE
Watch the chosen area permanently d ring preca tionary landing.
3.8 Landing with a flat tyre
1. D ring the landing hold off, keep the damaged wheel above gro nd as long
as possible sing the ailerons.
2. Maintain direction d ring the landing roll sing firm r dder press re.
3.9 Landing with a defective landing gear
1. If the main landing gear is damaged, perform to ch-down at the lowest
speed possible and attempt to maintain direction d ring the landing roll.
2. If the nose wheel is damaged, perform to ch-down at the lowest speed
possible and hold the nose wheel over a r nway sing the elevator as long as
possible.
3.10 Recovery from unintentional spin
WARNING
Intentional spins are prohibited! The proced re below is only for information.
The aircraft has no tendency to spontaneo sly enter an ncontrollable spin if
normal piloting techniq es are sed.
The following standard proced re can be sed to recover from an intentional spin:
1. Throttle - red ced to idle
2. Control stick - ailerons ne tralised
3. R dder pedals - f ll opposite r dder
4. Control stick - forward, elevator control as req ired to stop spin.
5. R dder pedals - immediately after rotation stops, ne tralise the r dder.
6. Recover from the dive, take care not to exceed VNE.
3.11 Other emergencies
3.11.1 Vibrati n
If any forced aircraft vibrations appear:
1. Adj st the engine speed to the setting at which the vibration is minim m.
2. Land as soon as possible; perform a preca tionary landing if necessary.
3.11.2 Carburett r icing
The EV-97 teamE rostar UK is fitted with a coolant carb rettor heater system
which sho ld prevent carb rettor icing; however icing may be possible nder
extreme conditions.
Certain weather conditions, partic larly low temperat res and high h midity,
give rise to the risk of carb rettor icing. The carb rettor icing shows itself
thro gh a decrease in engine power and an increase in engine temperat res.
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