Extra 300S Quick setup guide

I N F O R M AT I O N M AN U AL
E X T R A 3 0 0 S
MANUFACTURER
EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH
FlugplatzDinslaken
46569 Hünxe, Federal Republic of Germany
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W A R N I N G
This is an Information Manual and may be used for general purposes only.
This Information Manual is not kept current.
It must not be used as a substitute for the official FAA Approved Pilot's Operating
Handbook required for operation of the airplane.

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MAIN TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
0 PUBLICATION GUIDANCE..............................................................................................0-1
1 GENERAL......................................................................................................................... 1-1
2 LIMITATIONS ...................................................................................................................2-1
3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES......................................................................................... 3-1
4 NORMAL PROCEDURES ................................................................................................ 4-1
5 PERFORMANCE..............................................................................................................5-1
6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST.......................................................... 6-1
7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS................................ 7-1
8 HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 8-1
9 SUPPLEMENTS ...............................................................................................................9-1

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THIS HANDBOOK SHALL ALWAYS BE CARRIED ON BOARD DURING FLIGHT.
PILOTS OPERATING HANDBOOK PREPARED THIS MANUAL IS FURNISHED TO
BY: THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITIES
AS A PART OF THE CERTIFICATION-
EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH MATERIAL FOR THIS MODEL.
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1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 0-3
2 NOTES ................................................................................................................................ 0-3
3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONSAND NOTES................................................................................ 0-4
4 LOGOF EFFECTIVE PAGES .............................................................................................. 0-5

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1 INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains 10 sections, and includes the material required to be
furnished to the pilot by FAR Part 23 . It also contains supplementary data
supplied by EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH .
2 NOTES
2.1 This Flight Manual applies only to the aircraft whose nationality and
registration marks are noted on the title page.
2.2 It is the responsibility of the pilot to be familiar with the contents
of this Flight Manual including revisions and any relevant supplements.
2.3 Pages of this Airplane Flight Manual must not be exchanged and no alterations
of or additions to the approved contents may be made without theEXTRAFlugzeug-
produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH/LBA approval.
The editor has the copyright of this Flight Manual and is responsible for edition of
revisions/amendments and supplements.
2.4 Amendments, which affect the airworthiness of the aircraft will be
announced in the publication Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung (airworthiness
directive) issued by LBA, Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, or by the manufacturer
EXTRAFlugzeugproduktions-undVertriebs-GmbH. Theownerisresponsibleforincorporating
prescribed amendments and should make notes about these on the records
of amendments.
2.5 ShouldthisFlightManualgetlost,informEXTRAFlugzeugproduktions-undVertriebs-GmbH,
Dinslaken 46569 Hünxe, Federal Republic of Germany.
2.6 Should this Flight Manual be found, kindly forward it to the civil
board of aviation in the country the aircraft is registered.
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3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
The following definitions apply to Warnings, Cautions, and Notes:
WARNING
=> Operating procedures, techniques, etc which could result in personal
injury or loss of life if not carefully followed.
CAUTION
=> Operating procedures, techniques, etc , which could result in damage to
equipment if not carefully followed.
NOTE
=> An operating procedures, technique, etc. which is considered essential
to emphasize.
"Shall, "Will", "Should" and "May"
The words "shall" or, "will" shall be used to express a mandatory
requirement The word "should" shall be used to express nonmandatory
provisions The word "may" shall be used to express permissible.

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4 LOGOFEFFECTIVEPAGES
Datesofissuefororiginalandrevisedpages:
Original ..............................13. March 1993
Revision No. 1 .................. 6. October 1994
Revision No. 2 ..................... 26. June 1997
Edition No. 2 .........................20. April 2002
Rev. No. 1, 2nd Ed. ..........31.January2006
Rev. No. 2, 2nd Ed. ..... 20.September2006
Dateandsignofapproval:
LBAapproved..................... 19.March1993
LBAapproved................... 24.January1995
LBAapproved.................... 27.August1997
LBAapproved...................30.October2002
EASA ApprovalN° ......... EASA.A.A.01169
DateofApproval ................... 8.March 2006
EASA ApprovalN° ......... EASA.A.A.01319
DateofApproval ............20.November2006
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SECTION 1 GENERAL
1.0 DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1 SPECIFICATION OF CLASS .............................................................................................. 1-3
1.2 MANUFACTURER .............................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3 TECHNICALDATA.............................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.1 3-ViewDrawing ................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Main Data............................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.3.3 Wing.................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 HorizontalTail...................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.5 Elevator ............................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.6 Vertical Tail .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.7 Rudder ................................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.4 ENGINE .............................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.5 PROPELLER ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.5.1 Exhaust Systems (Optional) ................................................................................................ 1-5
1.6 FUEL................................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.7 OIL ...................................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.8 LOADING............................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.9 TERMINOLOGY ................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.10 SECONDARYTERMINOLOGY .......................................................................................... 1-7

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1.0 DESCRIPTION
This description belongs to aircraft type EXTRA 300/S with nationality and registration
marks:
Manufacturing
The airframe is built of tig-welded steel-tube construction. Wings, rudderandlandinggearare
manufactured of composite material.
The aircraft is a one-seater.
1.1 SPECIFICATIONOFCLASS
The aircraft is certified in normal and acrobatic category.
LBA - Certificate No. 1086.
1.2 MANUFACTURER
Manufacturer EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH, Flugplatz Dinslaken
46569 Hünxe, Federal Republic of Germany.
1.3 TECHNICALDATA
1.3.1 3-View Drawing
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1.3.2 Main Data
- Length 6,65 m (21,82 ft)
- Height 2,62 m (8,60 ft)
- Span 7,50 m (24,61 ft)
- Wheel-base 1,80 m (5,91 ft)
- Wheel-track 4,75 m (15,58 ft)
1.3.3 Wing
- Wing span 7,5 m (24,61 ft)
- Wing-area 10,44 m² (112,38 ft²)
- Airfoil Root: MA 15 S. Tip: MA 12 S
- Chord Root: 1,85 m (6,07 ft)
Tip: 0,93 m (3,05 ft)
- MAC 1,44 m (4,72 ft)
- Aileron area 2 x 0,830 m² (2 x 8,93 ft²)
- Aileron deflection ± 30°, tolerance ± 2°
1.3.4 Horizontal Tail
- Span 3,20 m (10,50 ft)
- Area 2,56 m² (27.56 ft²)
- Airfoil Wortmann FX 71-L-150/30
1.3.5 Elevator
- Area 0,77 m² (8,29 ft²)
-Elevator-deflection up 26°; down 26°; tolerance ± 2°
- Trim-tab-deflection ± 15°, tolerance ± 2°
1.3.6 Vertical Tail
- Area 1,39 m² (14,96 ft²)
- Airfoil Wortmann FX 71-L-150/30
1.3.7 Rudder
- Area 0,51 m² ( 5,49 ft²)
- Rudder deflection left 30°; right 30°; tolerance ± 2°
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1.4 ENGINE
Manufacturer Textron-Lycoming Williamsport Plant PA 17701 USA.
a) Type Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5
b) Type Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5D
Rated power: 300HP @ 2700RPM, 270HP @ 2400RPM
1.5 PROPELLER
Manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH, Federal Republic of Germany.
a)Type MTV-9-B-C/C 200-15 3-blade constant speed.
b)Type MTV-14-B-C/C 190-174-blade constant speed.
1.5.1 Exhaust Systems (Optional)
Manufacturer Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH, Federal Republic of Germany
Exhaust Silencer for standard system: PN: EA 300 NSD, GO3-606500.
Complete 6 in 1 System with integrated Silencer: PN: EA 300-606000
1.6 FUEL
Fuel type AVGAS 100/100 LL (for alternate fuel grades see later issues of Textron Lyc. S.I.
No 1070)
Minimum 100/130 octane. Maximum 115/145 octane
Total fuel volume 171 litres (45,1 US Gallon)
- Wingtanks (2 x 60 l) 120 litres (31.7 US Gallon)
- Center tank 42 litres (11,1 US Gallon)
- Acro tank 9 litres (2,3 US Gallon)
Usable fuel in the system 169 litres (44,6 US Gallon)
Usable fuel for acrobatic (acro and center tank) 49 litres (12.9 US Gallon)
1.7 OIL
Maximum sump capacity: 16 qts.
Minimum sump capacity: -Acrobatics: 12 qts.
-Normal: 9 qts.
Average ambient air Mil-L6082 Mil-22851
temperature grades ashless dispersant grades
All temperatures ---- SAE 15W50 or 20W50
> 27°C (80°F) SAE 60 SAE 60
> 16°C (60°F) SAE 50 SAE 40 or 60
- 1°C til 32°C SAE 40 SAE40
(30°F - 90°F)
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1.7 OIL (Continuation)
Average ambient air Mil-L6082 Mil-22851
temperature grades ashless dispersant grades
- 18°C til 21°C SAE 30 SAE 30,40 or 20W40
(0°F - 70°F)
- 18°C til 32°C SAE 20W50 SAE 20W50 or 15W50
(0°F - 90°F)
< -12°C (10°F) SAE 20 SAE 30 or 20W30
(single or multi - viscosity aviation grade oils see latest issue of Textron Lyc. S.I. No. 1014)
1.8 LOADING
Wing loading 88,1 kg/m² Normal
78,5 kg/m² Acrobatic
Powerloading 3,07 kg/hp Normal
2.73 kg/hp Acrobatic
1.9 TERMINOLOGY
AirSpeeds
CAS Calibrated Air Speed. CAS is the same as TAS
(True Air Speed) in std. atmospheric condition at sea level
KCAS Calibrated speed in knots
GS Ground speed
IAS Indicated air speed
KIAS Indicated speed in knots
TAS True air speed. It's the same as CAS compensated for
altitude, temperature and density
VA Maneuveringspeed
VNE Never exceed speed
VNO Maximum structural crusing speed
VS Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed
VX Best angle-of-climb speed
VY Best rate-of-climb speed

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Meteorological terminology
ISA International standard atmospheric condition
OAT Outside air temperature
1.10 SECONDARYTERMINOLOGY
FPM Feet/minute
ft Feet = 0.3048 m
inch inch = 2,54 cm
m Meter
L Litres
Gal US gallon = 3.79 litres
Qts US quart = 0.946 litres
hp Horse power (english)
h Hour
kts Knots (NM/h) = 1.852 kilometer per hour
Lbs English pound = 0.4536 kg
hPA hekto Pascal
IN HG Inches of mercury
MP Manifold pressure
PA Pressure altitude (ft)
NM Nautical miles = 1.852 km
RPM Revolutions per minute
CG Center of gravity
Arm Arm is the horizontal distance from reference datum
Moment is the product of weight of an item multiplied by its arm.

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2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 AIR SPEED (IAS) ................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.3 CROSS-WIND COMPONENT............................................................................................. 2-3
2.4 ENGINE .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.4.1 Fuel ..................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.2 EngineLimitations ............................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 PROPELLER ...................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6 WEIGHT LIMITS ................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.7 WEIGHTAND C.G. ENVELOPE ......................................................................................... 2-5
2.7.1 Normal Flight....................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.7.2 Acrobatic Flight.................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.8 ACROBATIC MANEUVERS................................................................................................ 2-5
2.8.1 Normal Flight....................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.8.2 Acrobatic Flight.................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.9 LOAD FACTOR................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.9.1 Normal Flight....................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.9.2 Acrobatic Flight.................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.10 KINDS OF OPERATIONAL LIMITS .................................................................................... 2-7
2.11 STRUCTUAL TEMPERATURE/COLOUR LIMITATION...................................................... 2-7
2.12 MAXIMUM OPERATINGALTITUDE................................................................................... 2-7
2.13 TIRE PRESSURE ............................................................................................................... 2-7
2.14 MARKINGSAND PLACARDS ............................................................................................ 2-7
2.14.1 Aircraft Identity Placard ....................................................................................................... 2-7
2.14.2 OperatingPlacards.............................................................................................................. 2-8
2.14.3 Instrument Markings.......................................................................................................... 2-11
2.15 KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST..................................................................... 2-12
2.16 NOISE LEVEL................................................................................................................... 2-13

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