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Operating Limitations

General

This section provides the operating limitations, instrument markings, color coding and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane and its systems.

Airspeed Limitations

TypeDescriptionKIAS
V~S0~Stall, Flaps Down
V~S1~Stall, Flaps Up
V~X~Best Angle of Climb
V~Y~Best Rate of Climb
V~G~Best Glide
V~FE~Maximum Flap Extended
V~NO~Maximum Structural Cruising
V~A~Design Maneuvering
V~NE~Never Exceed

Power Plant Limitations

ParameterLimit
Engine
Maximum HorsepowerHP
Maximum SpeedRPM
Maximum Manifold Pressure
Maximum CHT°F
Maximum Oil Temperature°F
Oil Pressure (Min)PSI
Oil Pressure (Max)PSI
Fuel Pressure (Min)PSI
Fuel Pressure (Max)PSI

Power Plant EFIS Markings

Tachometer

ArcRange
Green Arc0 – RPM
Red Line (Max)RPM

Oil Temperature

ArcRange
Green Arc°F – °F
Yellow Arc°F – °F
Red Line (Max)°F

Oil Pressure

ArcRange
Green Arc– PSI
Yellow Arc– PSI
Red Line (Min)PSI
Red Line (Max)PSI

Cylinder Head Temperature

ArcRange
Green Arc°F – °F
Yellow Arc°F – °F
Red Line (Max)°F

Weight Limits

LimitValue
Maximum Takeoff Weightlbs
Maximum Ramp Weightlbs
Maximum Landing Weightlbs
Maximum Baggage Weightlbs

Center of Gravity Limits

CategoryRange
Utility“ – “ aft of datum

Note: Datum is located forward of the wing leading edge.

Flight Maneuvering Load Factors

CategoryPositiveNegative
Utility+G-G

Types of Operations

The airplane is approved for the following operations when equipped in accordance with FAR 91:

  • Day VFR
  • Night VFR
  • Day IFR
  • Night IFR
  • Non-Icing

Fuel Limitations

ParameterValue
Fuel CapacityU.S. gallons
Usable FuelU.S. gallons
Minimum Grade100LL octane

Placards

LocationPlacard
On baggage areaMaximum Baggage Capacity lbs
In view from entranceEXPERIMENTAL
In view of occupantsPASSENGER WARNING: THIS AIRCRAFT IS AMATEUR BUILT AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD AIRCRAFT.
At each fuel filler100LL, XX Gal.