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INFORMATION MANUAL
EA 400-500 (EXTRA 500)
MANUFACTURER
EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH
Flugplatz Dinslaken
46569 Hünxe, Federal Republic of Germany
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 EASA approved
Pilot’s Operating Handbook required for operation of the airplane.

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Dates of issue for original and revised pages are: Date and sign of Approval:
Original:..........................................04. May 2004 LBA........................................... 29. June 2004
2nd Edition:.................................26. January 2011 EASA Major Change Approval
N° 10035367..............................17. June 2011
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The Pilot’s Operating Handbook in the airplane at the time of
delivery from EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs-
GmbH contains information applicable to the EXTRA 500
airplane designated by the serial number and registration
number shown on the title page of this handbook. This
information is based on data available at the time of publication.
Note It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain this
handbook in a current status when it is being used for
operational purposes.
This handbook is valid only in a current status.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 General
Section 2 Limitations
Section 3 Emergency Procedures
Section 4 Normal Procedures
Section 5 Performance
Section 6 Weight and Balance and Equipment List
Section 7 Description of the Airplane and its Systems
Section 8 Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
Section 9 Supplements
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Section 1
General
Table of Contents
Paragraph Page
1.1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)....................................................3
1.1.a Basic POH...............................................................................................3
1.1.b Revisions.................................................................................................4
1.1.c Temporary Revisions..............................................................................4
1.1.d Supplements............................................................................................4
1.1.e Supplemental Revisions..........................................................................5
1.2 Definitions..............................................................................................5
1.2.a Warning, Cautions, Important, Notes......................................................5
1.2.b “Shall”, “Will”, “Should” and “May”.....................................................5
1.2.c Fonts........................................................................................................6
1.3 Dimension Diagram..............................................................................7
1.3.a Tree View Drawing.................................................................................7
1.4 General Description..............................................................................8
1.4.a Aircraft....................................................................................................8
1.4.b Noise Level.............................................................................................8
1.4.c Engine.....................................................................................................9
1.4.d Propeller................................................................................................10
1.4.e Fuel .......................................................................................................10
1.4.f Capacities..............................................................................................10
1.4.g Oil .........................................................................................................11
1.4.h Maximum Certificated Weights............................................................11
1.4.i Cabin and Entry Dimensions ................................................................11
1.4.j Baggage Compartment..........................................................................11
1.4.k Specific Loadings..................................................................................11
1.5 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology........................................12
1.5.a General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols.......................................12
1.5.b Meteorological Terminology ................................................................14
1.5.c Power Terminology ..............................................................................15
1.5.d Engine Controls and Instruments..........................................................16
1.5.e Airplane Performance and Flight Planning Terminology.....................17
1.5.f Weight and Balance..............................................................................17
1.6 Conversion to U.S. Units.....................................................................18
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1 General
Section 1 of this manual contains all technical data and
information of general interests. Further, definitions and
explanations of commonly used abbreviations, symbols and
terms.
1.1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)
This Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) contains 9 sections
including the material required to be furnished to the pilot
by the Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR 23) and
constitutes the EASA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
It also contains supplemental data supplied by the manufacturer
firm:
EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH
Flugplatz Dinslaken
Schwarze Heide 21
D-46569 Hünxe
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
and all necessary information for safe and efficient operation of
the aircraft. These instructions provide you with a general
knowledge of the aircraft and its characteristics and specific
normal and emergency operating procedures. This manual
provides the best possible operating instructions.
In addition, the manual takes a “positive approach” and
normally states only what you can do. Unusual operations or
configurations are prohibited unless specifically covered herein.
Clearance must be obtained before any questionable operation
is attempted, which is not specifically permitted in this manual.
1.1.a Basic POH
The basic POH consists of the description of the standard
aircraft without optional equipment. The pages are identified
by:
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Section N°-Page of Section (for example: 1-4) and the date of
issuance of the original page.
1.1.b Revisions
Changes and/or additions to this handbook will be covered by
revisions, published by EXTRA- Flugzeugproduktions- und
Vertriebs- GmbH. They are identified by:
Section N°-Page of Section (for example: 1-4) and the date of
issuance of the revised page.
A revision bar will extend the full length of new or revised text
and/or illustrations added on new or presently existing pages.
This bar will be located adjacent to the applicable revised area
on the inner margin of the page.
These revisions are distributed to EXTRA 500 aircraft owners
registered by EXTRA- Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs-
GmbH at the time of revision issuance.
In addition, owners should contact their EXTRA dealer when
ever the revision status of their handbook is in question, for
example in case of the owner has changed. A revision bar will
extend the full length of new or revised text and/or illustrations
added on new or presently existing pages. This bar will be
located adjacent to the applicable revised area on the inner
margin of the page. All revised pages will carry the revision
date.
1.1.c Temporary Revisions
A Temporary Revision will be issued on urgent matters
concerning the owners/operators aircraft. They are identified by
“yellow pages” and:
Temporary revision No.
They will be replaced in time by an amendment.
1.1.d Supplements
Supplements are provided to insert optional equipment of the
aircraft into the standard POH. Standard POH pages plus
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supplemental pages result in a POH valid for a specific aircraft
(e.g. Serial No.).
These pages are identified by:
Section 9 Subsection N°-Page of Section (for example: 901-4)
and the date of issuance of the original page.
1.1.e Supplemental Revisions
The information compiled in the Supplemental Pages will be
brought up to date by supplemental revisions. They are
identified by:
Section 9 Subsection N°-Page of Section (for example: 901-4)
and the date of issuance of the revised page.
1.2 Definitions
1.2.a Warning, Cautions, Important, Notes
The following definitions apply:
Warning Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which, if not
correctly followed may result in personal injury or loss of
life.
Caution Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which, if not strictly
observed may result in damage to equipment. This safety
note does not exclude a possible danger for the personnel.
Important Represents an important hint.
Note An operating procedure, technique, etc., which is considered
essential to emphasize.
1.2.b “Shall”, “Will”, “Should” and “May”
The word “shall” or “will” shall be used to express a
mandatory requirement.
The word “should” shall be used to express non-mandatory
provisions.
The word “may” shall be used to express permissiveness.
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1.2.c Fonts
Different fonts are used to mark various parts of equipment and
can be found in a similar style on the aircraft.
Sans serif, semi-bold characters correspond to panel areas,
switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, handles or levers and to the
related positions (e.g. FUEL PUMP 1 or IGN OFF). Circuit
breakers and rheostats are additionally marked as such (e.g.
FUEL-P-1 circuit breaker, -TEMP CTRL- rheostat).
Sans serif, semi-bold inverted characters on grey background
correspond to annunciator lights on the annunciator panel (e.g.
FLAPS or FUEL TRANS LEFT). The color of the respective
annunciator light is indicated (where applicable) by the
following abbreviations:
r = red (warning)
y = yellow (caution)
g = green (safe operation)
Special inverted characters on grey background correspond to
indications on digital displays (e.g. 6ood or 40.2).
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1.3 Dimension Diagram
1.3.a Tree View Drawing
Figure 1-1
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1.4 General Description
1.4.a Aircraft
The EXTRA 500 is a single engine, turbopropeller, six seat
business aircraft with the following main advantages:
• Fully configured for single pilot IFR-day and night operation.
• Sealed cabin area structurally reinforced for pressurization.
• Lightning strike protected by combination of conducting carbon
structure and metal bondings.
• High wing and T-tail designed empennage with extended
vertical fin, realizing clear aerodynamic and aircraft control
advantages.
• Tricycle, retractable landing gear, equipped with nose wheel
steering capability.
1.4.b Noise Level
The noise level has been established in accordance with FAR 36
Appendix G, as 76.5 dB(A), and with ICAO Annex 16, as
76.7 dB(A).
No determination has been made by the EASA or the FAA that
the noise levels of this aircraft are or should be acceptable or
unacceptable for operation at, into, or out of, any airport.
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1.4.c Engine
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Rolls Royce
Engine Model Number is: 250-B17F/2
Main components are:
• propeller reduction gearbox
• compressor
• power and accessory gearbox
• turbine
• combustion section
The power control system is divided into:
• gas producer fuel control
• propeller power turbine governor assembly
• fuel pump and filter assembly
• fuel nozzle
• propeller overspeed governor
• propeller overspeed governor reset solenoid energized by the
overspeed test switch
• coordinator
Takeoff Power (limited to 5 minutes): 450 SHPP
1
Maximum Continuous Power: 380 SHPP
1
1) ISA conditions at sea level
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1.4.d Propeller
Number of Propellers: 1
Propeller Manufacturer: MT-Propeller
Propeller Model Number: MTV-5-1-D-C-F-R(A)/CFR210-56
Number of Blades: 5
Propeller Diameter: 2.10 m (82.68 in.)
Propeller Type: Constant speed, feather, reverse,
governor controlled, and equipped
with electrothermal de-icing system
and a pitch range of 94°.
1.4.e Fuel
Fuel confirming the following military and commercial
specifications are approved for unrestricted use:
ASTM D 1655-03 or later, JET A or A-1
Fuel System Icing Inhibitor:
MIL-DTL-85470B or equivalent in the amount of 0.10 % up to
0.15 % by volume.
1.4.f Capacities
Total Fuel Capacity: 680 l (179.6 U.S. Gallons)
Total Usable fuel: 652 l (172.2 U.S. Gallons)
Unusable fuel: 28 l (7.4 U.S. Gallons)
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1.4.g Oil
Engine Oil to be used:
Starting min. temperature:
MIL-PRF-7808L or later -54 °C (-65 °F)
MIL-PRF-23699F or later -40 °C (-40 °F)
Total Oil Capacity: 5.18 l (5.47 US Quarts)
1.4.h Maximum Certificated Weights
Maximum allowable Takeoff Weight: 2130 kg (4696 lbs.)
Maximum allowable Landing Weight: 2000 kg (4409 lbs.)
Maximum operational Empty Weight
(including 1 Crew members): 1599 kg (3525 lbs.)
1.4.i Cabin and Entry Dimensions
Cabin Width (maximum): 1.39 m (4.56 ft.)
Cabin Length (front to rear bulkhead): 4.13 m (13.55 ft.)
Cabin Height (maximum): 1.24 m (4.07.ft.)
Entry Door Width: 0.68 m (2.23 ft.)
Entry Door Height: 1.15 m (3.77 ft.)
Emergency Exit Window Width: 0.68 m (2.23 ft.)
Emergency Exit Window Height: 0.50 m (1.64 ft.)
1.4.j Baggage Compartment
A baggage compartment is available in the aft pressure cabin
area behind the passenger seats in the 3rd row. It is primarily
intended for luggage and briefcases up to a total mass of 90 kg.
1.4.k Specific Loadings
Wing Loading (maximum): 149.3 kg/m2 (30.6 lbs./sq.ft.)
Power Loading (maximum): 4.7 kg/BHP (10.4 lbs./BHP)
Note For further information concerning the above mentioned,
refer to Chapter 2, Limitations.
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1.5 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology
1.5.a General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols
CAS Calibrated Airspeed means the indicated speed of an aircraft,
corrected for position and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed
is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level.
KCAS Calibrated Airspeed expressed in “knots”.
GS Ground Speed is the speed of an airplane relative to the ground.
IAS Indicated Airspeed is the speed of an aircraft as shown in the
airspeed indicator when corrected for instrument error. IAS
values published in this handbook assume zero instrument error.
KIAS Indicated Airspeed expressed in “knots”.
TAS True Airspeed is the airspeed of an airplane relative to
undisturbed air which is the CAS corrected for altitude,
temperature and compressibility.
VOOperating maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which
application of full available aerodynamic control will not
overstress the airplane.
VFE Maximum Flap extended speed is the highest speed permissible
with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position.
VLE Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed is the maximum
speed at which an aircraft can be safely flown with the landing
gear extended.
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VLO Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed is the maximum
speed at which the landing gear can be safely extended or
retracted.
VNE Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded
at any time.
VNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should
not be exceeded except in smooth air and then only with
caution.
VSStalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the
airplane is controllable.
VSO Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the
airplane is controllable in the landing configuration.
VXBest Angle-of-Climb Speed is the airspeed which delivers the
greatest gain of altitude in the shortest possible horizontal
distance.
VYBest Rate-of-Climb Speed is the airspeed which delivers the
greatest gain in altitude in the shortest possible time.
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1.5.b Meteorological Terminology
ISA International Standard Atmosphere in which
a The air is a dry perfect gas;
b The temperature at sea level is 15° Celsius (59° Fahrenheit);
c The pressure at sea level is 1013.2 mbar (29.92 inches hg.);
d The temperature gradient from sea level to the altitude at which
the temperature is -56.5°C (-69.7°F) is -1.98°C (-3.564°F) per
1,000 foot and zero above that altitude.
OAT Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature,
obtained either from inflight temperature indications or ground
meteorological sources, adjusted for instrument error an
d
compressibility effects.
Indicated
Pressure
Altitude
The number actually read from an altimeter when the
barometric subscale has been set to 1013.2 mbar (29.92 in. hg.).
Pressure
Altitude Altitude measured from standard sea level pressure (1013.2 mbar/29.92 0n. hg.) by a pressure or barometric
altimeter. It is the indicated pressure altitude corrected fo
r
p
osition and instrument error. In this Handbook, altimete
r
instrument errors are assumed to be zero.
Station
Pressure Actual atmospheric pressure at field elevation.
Wind The wind velocities recorded as variables on the charts of this
Handbook are to be understood as the headwind or tailwin
d
components of the reported winds.
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