Phoenix U-15 Technical specifications

FLIGHTMANUALFORULTRALIGHT
AEROPLANE
U–15 Phoenix
Registration:LN-YPV
Serial number:03/U15
Producer address:
Lochmanova64
562 01 Ústí nad Orlicí
CZECH REPUBLIC
www.phoenixair.cz

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0.TableofContents
0. Tableof Contents...................................................... 0-0
1. Pilot operating handbook........................................... 1-0
2. Generalinformation................................................... 2-1
2.1 Read thisbeforeyourfirstflight!...............................................2-2
2.2 Manufacturer............................................................................2-2
2.3 Warnings, cautionsand notes..................................................2-3
2.4 Descriptivedata.......................................................................2-4
2.4.1 Airplane description...........................................................2-4
2.4.2 BasicTechnical data.........................................................2-5
2.5 Three-viewdrawing..................................................................2-7
3. Aircraft and systemsdescriptions¨............................. 3-0
3.1 Operating weightsand loading .................................................3-1
3.2 Propeller..................................................................................3-3
3.3 Fueland fuel capacity..............................................................3-4
3.4 Oil............................................................................................3-5
3.5 Engine .....................................................................................3-6
4. Operating limitations................................................. 4-0
4.1 Stalling speedsatmaximumtakeoff weight (vS1 and vS0)...........4-1
4.2 Flap extended speed range (vS0 and vFE)..................................4-1
4.3 Maximummaneuvering speed (vA)...........................................4-2
4.4 Neverexceed speed (vNE)........................................................4-2
4.5 Maximumaerotowspeed (vT)...................................................4-2
4.6 Maximumwinchtowspeed (vW)...............................................4-2
4.7 Maximumlanding gearextended operating speed (vLO)............4-2
4.8 Neverexceed speed (vNE)........................................................4-2
4.9 Crosswind and wind limitationsfortakeoff and landing.............4-3
4.10 Load factors.............................................................................4-3
4.11 Prohibited maneuvers..............................................................4-3
5. Weightand BalanceInformation................................ 5-0
5.1 Installed equipmentlist.............................................................5-0
5.2 Centerofgravity(CG)range and determination........................5-0
6. Performance ..................................... 6-1
6.1 Gliders.....................................................................................6-2

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6.2 Powered gliders .......................................................................6-2
6.2.1 Takeoffdistances..............................................................6-2
6.2.2 Rateofclimb.....................................................................6-3
6.2.3 Climbing speeds................................................................6-3
6.2.4 MaximumRPM..................................................................6-3
6.2.5 Timelimitfortheuseoftakeoff power...............................6-4
6.2.6 Fuelconsumption and totalusablefuelvolume..................6-4
6.2.7 Crosswind and wind limitationsfortakeoff and landing.......6-4
6.2.8 Speedsforextracting and retracting powerplant................6-5
7. Emergency procedures............................................. 7-0
7.1 Engine failure...........................................................................7-1
7.1.1 Engine failureduring take-off run.......................................7-1
7.1.2 Engine failureimmediatelyaftertake-off............................7-1
7.1.3 Engine failureinflight (Forced landing)..............................7-2
7.2 In-Flight start............................................................................7-3
7.3 Smokeand fire.........................................................................7-3
7.3.1 Fireon ground...................................................................7-3
7.3.2 Fireduring take-off............................................................7-4
7.3.3 Fireinflight.......................................................................7-5
7.5 Landing emergencies...............................................................7-6
7.5.1 Emergency landing............................................................7-6
7.5.2 Precautionary landing........................................................7-7
7.5.3 Landing withaflattire........................................................7-7
7.5.4 Landing withadefectivelandinggear................................7-8
7.6 Recovery fromunintentional spin..............................................7-9
7.7 Otheremergencies.................................................................7-10
7.7.1 Vibration..........................................................................7-10
7.7.2 Carburettoricing..............................................................7-10
8. NormalProcedures..................................................8-11
8.1 Pre-flightcheck......................................................................8-12
8.2 Powered glidernormal procedures.........................................8-17
8.2.1 Groung engine starting....................................................8-17
Beforeenteringcockpit..................................................................8-17
Afterentering cockpit.....................................................................8-17
Beforeengine starting and Engine starting....................................8-18
Engine warmup,Enginecheck.....................................................8-19
8.2.2 Taxiing............................................................................8-20

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8.2.3 Normaltakeoff.................................................................8-21
Beforetake-off ..............................................................................8-21
Take-off .......................................................................................8-22
8.2.4 Engine extractionand retraction......................................8-22
8.2.5 Best rateofclimb............................................................8-23
8.2.6 In-flightstarting ofengine ................................................8-23
8.2.7 Ground shutdownofengine.............................................8-23
8.3 Cruise....................................................................................8-24
8.4 Approach...............................................................................8-24
Descent.......................................................................................8-24
Check beforelanding ....................................................................8-25
Onbaseleg ..................................................................................8-25
Onfinal .......................................................................................8-25
8.5 Normallanding.......................................................................8-26
Landing .......................................................................................8-26
Balked landing..............................................................................8-26
Afterlanding..................................................................................8-27
Engine shutdown...........................................................................8-27
8.6 Information on stalls, spinsand anyotherusefullpilot info......8-27
Recovery fromunintentional spinand stall........................................8-27
Flightinrain..................................................................................8-28
Feathering of the propeller............................................................8-28
Engine restarting...........................................................................8-29
9. Airplane Ground Handling and Servicing................... 9-0
9.1 Servicing fuel,oil, coolant.........................................................9-1
9.2 Towing and tie-downinstructions..............................................9-3
Towing .........................................................................................9-3
Parking.........................................................................................9-3
Tien-down.......................................................................................9-4
Jacking.........................................................................................9-5
Levelling.........................................................................................9-5
Road transport................................................................................9-5
Airplane Assembly..........................................................................9-6
Airplane Disassembly......................................................................9-7
10. Required Placardsand Markings..............................10-0
10.1 Airspeed indicatorrange markings..........................................10-1
10.2 Operating limitationson instrumentpanel...............................10-4

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10.3 Passengerwarnings...............................................................10-5
10.3 Passengerwarnings...............................................................10-5
10.4 No intentionallspins...............................................................10-6
10.5 Emptyweight.........................................................................10-7
10.6 Maximumtakeoff weight........................................................10-7
10.7 Maximumand minimumweight of crew..................................10-8
10.8 Seatforsolooperationsoftwoseated gliders.........................10-8
11. Supplementary Information......................................11-9
11.1 Familiarization flight procedures.............................................11-9
11.2 Pilot operating advisories.......................................................11-9
12. MaintenanceManual..............................................12-10

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1.Pilotoperating handbook
EachU15 PhoenixincludesAircraft Operating Instructions(AOI).
The contentand formatherewithisdefined byultralightrules.Allflight
speedsaregiven intermsofindicated airspeeds(IAS).

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Section2
2.Generalinformation
2.1 Read thisbeforeyourfirstflight!...............................................2-2
2.2 Manufacturer............................................................................2-2
2.3 Warnings, cautionsand notes..................................................2-3
2.4 Descriptivedata.......................................................................2-4
2.5 Three-viewdrawing..................................................................2-7

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2.1 Readthisbeforeyourfirstflight!
Everypilothastounderstand the limitationsand specificationsof
thislightsportglider.The AOI mustbe read thoroughly.Pleasepayatten-
tion tothe pre-flightand dailychecks.Maintenanceinstructionsforthe
aircraft aregiven inaseparateMaintenanceManual.Formaintenanceof
the Jabiruengine,emergency parachutesystemand otherinstalled
equipmentrefertothe originalmanufacturer´smanuals.
Flying of U15 Phoenixmust be alwaysdone withthe possibilityofa
safelanding due toloss ofthe engine power.
U15 PhoenixisaVFRaircraftonly. Becauseofcruisingspeed and
range ofU15 Phoenixflightintovastlydifferentweatherpatternsand me-
teorologyconditionscan occur. The entry intobad weatherwithIFRcondi-
tionswithVFRaircraft isextremelydangerous. As the owneroroperatorof
an aircraftyou areresponsibleforthe safetyofyourpassengerand your-
self. Do notattempttooperateU15 Phoenixinanymannerthatwoulden-
dangerthe aircraft,the occupantsorpersonson ground.
2.2 Manufacturer
Lochmanova64
562 01 Ústí nad Orlicí
CzechRepublic

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2.3 Warnings, cautionsandnotes
The following definitionsapplytowarnings,cautionsand notesin
the flightmanual.
Warning
Meansthatthe non-observation ofthe corresponding proce-
dureleadstoanimmediateorimportantdegradation ofthe flight
safety.
Caution
Meansthatthe non-observation ofthe corresponding proce-
dureleadstoaminorortoamoreorless long termdegradation ofthe
flight safety.
Note
Drawstheattention ofanyspecialitemnotdirectlyrelated to
safetybutwhichisimportantorunusual.

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2.4 Descriptivedata
2.4.1 Airplanedescription
U15 Phoenixisintended forrecreational,sport, cross-country and
training.It isnot approved foraerobaticoperation.
U15 Phoenixisasingleengine,carbon airplane withtwoside-by-
side seats.The aeroplaneisequipped withfixed twomainwheelundercar-
riage withasteerabletail wheel.The fuselage isacarbon shell withcar-
bon/kevlarseatsintegrated.Safetybeltsareattached tothe seatsandtoa
shelfintended forputting off lightweight objects(headphones,maps, etc.).
The wing isamonosparconstruction withasandwichskincom-
posedof twolayersof carbon fiberand specialfoam. Controlsurfacesand
empennage isofthe sameconstruction.
The airplane iscontrolled bydualpush-pull controlsystem,only
rudderdriveiscontrolled bycable. The aileronsand elevatorarecontrolled
bythe control sticklocated between the pilot'slegs(co-pilot's).The rudder
iscontrolled bythe rudderpedals,flapsand spoilersareoperated bycon-
trol leverslocated between the pilots.