Eiri KY PIK-20 E - Engine Controls; Engine Retracting System; Landing Gear Control; Other Controls

PIK-20 E Flight manual
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the left side panel of the pilot's seat. The overcenter locking system is in
both wings.
The dive brakes are closed in the forward position.
2.4 Engine controls
Choke, decompression and throttle are situated on the left of the instru 
ment panel. Below them are the fuses for alternator, fuel pump, radio
and
other instruments. Next to the throttle is the start button and below
it switches for main power, ignition and fuel pump.
2.5 Engine retracting system
The powerplant is retractable into the fuselage through a 1.4 m (4.6 ft)
long opening which is closed with two doors. The engine retracting sys
tem is operated with a crank on the right cockpit wall. Retracting needs
15 turns and is balanced with a gas spring. Engine doors, propeller bra 
ke and engine locking are operated with the same lever behind retrac 
ting crank on the right wall.
The doors are closed and the locking is on in the forward position.
The propeller brake is on, the locking off and the doors open in the rear
position.
2.6 Landing gear control
The retractable main landing gear is operated by means of lever located
on the right side of the cockpit. It is lightened by a spring. In the forward
position the main wheel is down — in the rear position up.
The wheel brake handle is attached to the control stick.
2.7 Other controls
The yellow tow coupling release knob is located uppermost on the left
side auxiliary panel. The tow coupling hook is located on the underside
of the fuselage below the instrument panel or below the fuel tank.
Winch tow can be made only with the rear tow hook. The water ballast
draining knob is located just under the release knob. The forward posi 
tion is closed — the rear position open. The ventilation knob is located
under the water ballast knob. The forward position is closed — the rear
position open.
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