Citabria 3-6
1) Flaps – 14° (2nd notch 7GCBC only)
CRUISE
1) Level-Off – TRIM
2) Airspeed – ACCELERATE to desired cruise airspeed
3) Throttle – SET RPM to cruise power
4) Mixture – LEAN when below 75% power
The fuel mixture should be leaned at any altitude when below-75% of maximum power. Lean to
peak EGT if equipped. If no EGT is installed, lean until engine roughness is noted then enrich
until smooth.
WARNING
Range and endurance information is based on a
properly leaned fuel mixture. Failure to lean the fuel
mixture will increase fuel consumption appreciably.
AEROBATICS
The Citabria is certified in the Acrobatic Category. However, this desirable capability also places
a much greater demand on the pilot’s ability, knowledge of the aircraft and current regulations.
The following information is provided to make aerobatic flying enjoyable, with the utmost
emphasis on safety.
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Part 9171 specify the airspace and altitudes required for
aerobatic flight. The minimum altitude of 1500 FT AGL is the pilot’s greatest safety factor and
should not be compromised. The wearing of approved parachutes is specified in Part 91. It is
strongly recommended that parachutes always be worn during acrobatic flight.
The Citabria structure is designed to withstand a maximum load factor of +5G’s and -2G’s at
maximum gross weight of 1800 lbs. and below. A change in the gross weight also changes the
effective load factor limit. To fly at reduced weights increases the safety factor and improves
performance. To fly above gross weight is not only prohibitive, but also greatly increases the
changes of a serious overstress resulting in damage or possible structural failure.
The Citabria exhibits excellent control response and stability. However, to maintain this for
aerobatic flight, the rear center of gravity (CofG) limit is critical. The rear CofG is therefore
reduced when flying in the Acrobatic Category. This limit is specified in Section I. The flight
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