Aeros SkyRanger User Manual

Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 3, Feb 2011
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Skyranger Operators Manual
G_______ Serial No.: BMAA/HB/_ _ _
Approving Authority
British Microlight Aircraft Association
The Bullring, Deddington, Banbury
Oxon, OX15 0TT, United Kingdom
by delegation from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority
Manufacturer
Design rights are owned by Best Off – France. Manufactured under licence by Aeros –
Ukraine.
Importer
Aircraft Kits and Spares are imported by:
Skyranger UK Ltd
This manual is a legal document which is approved for use with Skyranger microlight aircraft
issued with a United Kingdom Homebuilt Permit to Fly. It must remain with the aircraft, and
not be amended or altered without authority from either the BMAA or UK CAA.
All pilots should read this manual before flying as pilot in command of the aircraft to which
it refers.
Approved for issue:-
B J Syson P M Dewhurst
Chief Technical Officer Project Test Pilot
British Microlight Aircraft Association

Aeros SkyRanger Specifications

General

Brand	Aeros
Model	SkyRanger
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English

Summary

2. Description of the Aircraft

Flying Controls

3. Limitations

Operational Limitations

Key operational constraints and conditions for safe flight.

Specific Operational and Flight Restrictions

Flight Limitations and Key Speeds

Critical speed limits and operational flight constraints.

Weight, Aerobatics, and Engine Limits

Pre-Flight Inspection and Engine Start

Procedures for pre-flight checks and starting the aircraft engine.

4. Flying the Skyranger

Pre-Takeoff Checks (Vital Actions)

Essential pre-takeoff checklist using the CHIFTWA mnemonic.

Takeoff Procedures: Normal and Performance

General procedures for initiating and executing normal takeoffs.

Specific Takeoff Types

Procedures for short, soft field, and crosswind takeoffs.

Landing Procedures: Normal, Short, and Soft Field

Step-by-step procedures for normal, short, and soft field landings.

Turning, Turbulence, and Stalling Overview

Stall Characteristics and Recovery

Recognizing stall signs and recovery techniques in various flight conditions.

Stall Recovery and Specific Situations

Specific stall recovery details and considerations for high power settings.

Aerobatics, Departures, and Doors Open Flight

5. Performance

Best Climb and Glide Speeds

Takeoff and Landing Performance

Takeoff/landing data and safety factors for distance calculations.

6. Emergencies

Engine Failure Procedures

Procedures for engine failures and fires during all flight phases.

Other Emergency Situations

Actions for cockpit fire, water/tree landings, weather, and parachute use.

7. Rigging and De-rigging

8. Weight and Balance

CG Datum and Moment Arms

Aircraft Weighing Procedures

Procedures, frequency, and personnel for weighing the aircraft.

9. Maintenance

Routine Inspection Types and Intervals

Description of inspection types (A, B, C, Annual) and their schedules.

Annual Inspection Details

Check A (Daily) Inspection Details

Detailed checklist for the daily pre-flight inspection.

Inspection Schedule Summary (B, C, Annual)

Summary table of inspection checks for B, C, and Annual intervals.

Component Life Limits

Recommended service life intervals for critical aircraft components.

Fabric Care and Repair

Structure Cleaning, Lubrication, and Protection

Checks After Heavy Landing

Essential inspections following a heavy landing event.

Main Undercarriage Check After Heavy Landing

Nose Gear and Wheel Rim Checks After Heavy Landing

Cabin Brace Tube Check After Heavy Landing

Major Strip Down Inspection

Recommended schedule and procedure for comprehensive major inspections.

10. Repairs

Damage Assessment and Repair Policy

Specific Component Repairs

Tyre and Fuel Tank Repairs