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Section 7
Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems
Pilot“s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 300L
Page Date: 20. September 2006
SECTION 7
DESCPRIPTION AND OPERATION
OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS
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SECTION 7 DESCPRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS
7.1 THE AIRCRAFT ................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.2 FUSELAGE ......................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3 WINGS ................................................................................................................................ 7-4
7.4 EMPENNAGE ...................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.5 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM .............................................................................................. 7-5
7.5.1 Primary Control System ....................................................................................................... 7-5
7.5.2 Longitudinal Flight Control System....................................................................................... 7-5
7.5.3 Lateral Flight Control System............................................................................................... 7-5
7.5.4 Directional Flight Control System......................................................................................... 7-5
7.5.5 Secondary Control ............................................................................................................... 7-5
7.6 INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................................................................... 7-6
7.6.1 Instrument Panel (Rear Cockpit) .......................................................................................... 7-6
7.6.2 Instrument Panel (Front Cockpit).......................................................................................... 7-8
7.7 LANDING GEAR .................................................................................................................. 7-8
7.8 SEATS, SEAT BELTS.......................................................................................................... 7-9
7.9 CANOPY ............................................................................................................................. 7-9
7.10 POWER PLANT .................................................................................................................7-10
7.10.1 Engine ................................................................................................................................7-10
7.10.2 Oil System .........................................................................................................................7-11
7.10.3 Engine Installation ..............................................................................................................7-11
7.10.4 Propeller ............................................................................................................................. 7-11
7.10.5 Throttle ...............................................................................................................................7-11
7.10.6 Mixture ...............................................................................................................................7-12
7.10.7 RPM-Control .......................................................................................................................7-12
7.10.8 Fuel Selector Valve .............................................................................................................7-12
7.10.9 Exhaust Systems (Optional) ...............................................................................................7-12
7.11 FUEL SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................7-12
7.12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......................................................................................................7-13
7.13 CABIN ENVIRONMENT CONTROL ....................................................................................7-15