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BELLANCA
CITABRIA
PILOT'S
OPERATING MANUAL
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Summary

Foreword

Key Term Definitions: Warning, Caution, Note

Defines crucial terms used to convey safety and operational information.

Section I Operating Limitations

General Operating Limitations Overview

Outlines all power plant and airframe operating limitations.

Approved Flight Operations

Specifies approved flight categories and conditions.

Power Plant Operating Limits

Details engine, horsepower, fuel, and temperature/pressure limits.

Critical Airspeed Limits

Defines critical airspeeds like VNE, VNO, VFE, and VA.

Aircraft Weight and CG Limits

Outlines acceptable weight and center of gravity ranges.

Load Factor Limits for Flight

Specifies maximum positive and negative load factors for flight.

Approved Aerobatic Maneuvers

Lists approved aerobatic maneuvers and their entrance speeds.

Essential Aircraft Placards

Identifies essential placards for pilot awareness and aircraft operation.

Section II Emergency Procedures

General Emergency Procedures Guidance

Covers pilot responsibility for judgement in emergencies.

Engine Fire Procedures

Procedures for engine fires during start and in flight.

Electrical System Emergencies

Actions for electrical fires and alternator failures.

Engine Malfunction and Restart

Steps for engine failure on takeoff and air restart.

Emergency Landing Procedures

Procedures for forced, precautionary landings, and ditching.

Unusual Flight Condition Management

Guidance for turbulence, stalls, and spins.

Inflight Overstress and Bail Out

Actions for overstress and emergency bail-out procedures.

Section III Normal Operating Procedures

Preflight Inspection Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for aircraft inspection before flight.

Engine Starting Procedures

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine for different models.

Aircraft Taxiing Procedures

Operational guidelines for ground taxiing, especially in high winds.

Take-Off Procedures

Steps for normal, obstacle, and soft-field take-offs.

Climb Performance Procedures

Techniques for achieving best rate and angle of climb.

Cruise Flight Procedures

Guidelines for level-off, airspeed, and mixture settings in cruise.

Aerobatic Flight Procedures

Information for safe and enjoyable aerobatic flight.

Aircraft Landing Procedures

Steps for normal and obstacle landings.

Aircraft Shutdown Procedures

Steps for securing the aircraft after flight.

Section IV Flight Performance

General Flight Performance Data

Informs pilot about aircraft performance and preflight planning.

Airspeed Correction Table

Table for converting indicated airspeed to calibrated airspeed.

Stall Speed Data

Stall speeds at various angles of bank and flap configurations.

Take-Off and Climb Performance Data

Data on take-off distances and climb rates.

Cruise Performance Data

Performance data (TAS, GPH, Endurance) at various altitudes.

Landing Distance Data

Data on landing distances over various surfaces and conditions.

Section V Weight and Balance

General Weight and Balance Information

Pilot's responsibility for proper loading and CG limits.

Aircraft Loading Procedures

Steps to determine aircraft weight and moment for flight.

Sample Loading Problem Calculation

Example calculation of aircraft weight and center of gravity.

Weight and Moment Loading Graph

Graphical tool to determine weight and moment of components.

Flight Envelope Charts

Visual representation of approved weight and CG limits for flight.

Section VI Aircraft and Systems Description

General Aircraft and Systems Overview

Overview of aircraft systems and equipment.

Required Aircraft File Documents

Lists required documents to be carried in the aircraft.

Airframe Structure Description

Describes the construction and materials of the aircraft airframe.

Aircraft Engine Details

Details the engine type, propeller, oil system, and ignition.

Flight Control Systems

Explains the operation of ailerons, elevator, rudder, and trim.

Landing Gear and Brake System

Describes the landing gear, steerable tail wheel, and hydraulic brakes.

Aircraft Electrical System

Overview of the 12-volt electrical system, alternator, and battery.

Aircraft Fuel System Details

Details the fuel tanks, shut-off valve, gascolator, and primer.

Cabin Heating and Ventilation

Describes cabin heating and fresh air systems.

Aircraft Lighting Systems

Explains interior and exterior lighting systems.

Flight Instrument Systems

Overview of airspeed, altimeter, VSI, and gyro instruments.

Aircraft Avionics and ELT

Information on navigation and communication equipment, and ELT.

Cabin Features and Amenities

Describes cabin doors, windows, seats, and baggage area.

Optional Aircraft Features

Mentions options like corrosion proofing, seaplane kit, and glider tow.

Section VII Servicing

General Servicing Overview

Overview of ground handling, servicing, and cleaning procedures.

Aircraft Service Specifications

Details fuel, oil, brakes, tires, and lubrication requirements.

Ground Handling, Jacking, and Mooring

Procedures for moving, lifting, and securing the aircraft.

Servicing Access Points

Information on accessing components for maintenance.

Fuel System Maintenance

Guidelines for fueling and checking fuel system integrity.

Aircraft Battery Maintenance

Procedures for checking and maintaining the aircraft battery.

Tire, Lubrication, and Filter Service

Details tire inflation, engine lubrication, and air filter maintenance.

Cleaning and Aircraft Storage

Instructions for cleaning exterior/interior and long-term storage.

Bellanca CITABRIA 7ECA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBellanca
ModelCITABRIA 7ECA
CategoryAircrafts
LanguageEnglish

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