Section 908
Smoke System
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Pilots Operating Handbook
EXTRA 300S
908 SMOKE SYSTEM
908.1 GENERAL
For performing at airshows, the EXTRA 300 S may optionally be equipped with a smoke
system.
908.2 LIMITATIONS
For safe operation of the smoke system the following limitations have to be considered:
1) Max. takeoff weight "MTOW": 820 kg
2) Specification of the smoke oil: Straight paraffin oil, viscosity 30-50cts at 20°C (68°F),
initial boiling point >330°C (626°F)
For example: Fauth FC05, Texaco Canopus 13 or equivalent
3) Local airfield and weather conditions have to be considered:
For the prevention of a fire alarm, inform the flight control before you activate the
smoke system
4) Recommended Manifold pressure: min. 20" Hg
5) The activation of the smoke system on ground is only allowable for a brief system
test.
6) The operation of the smoke system is not allowable for the standard exhaust
(6 into 2) PC-63104 with mounted, external silencer NSD GO3-606500.
7) Wearing a parachute is strongly recommended
Operating Markings & Placards:
Page Date: 20. September 2006
On switch of
the throttle
lever
ONON
ONON
ON
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
OFF
External: Next to the quick
connector at the fuselage bottom
SMOKE-OILSMOKE-OIL
SMOKE-OILSMOKE-OIL
SMOKE-OIL
(straight paraffin oil)(straight paraffin oil)
(straight paraffin oil)(straight paraffin oil)
(straight paraffin oil)
40cts, 35L, 9.2 USG40cts, 35L, 9.2 USG
40cts, 35L, 9.2 USG40cts, 35L, 9.2 USG
40cts, 35L, 9.2 USG
ONON
ONON
ON
ONON
ONON
ON
On instrument panel
above control switch row
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
OFF
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
OFF
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKE
ARMARM
ARMARM
ARM
REFILLREFILL
REFILLREFILL
REFILL
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKE
PUMPSPUMPS
PUMPSPUMPS
PUMPS
CONTROLCONTROL
CONTROLCONTROL
CONTROL
For DUAL PUMP SYSTEM
On instrument panel between control switch
row and circuit breaker row.
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
OFF
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
OFF
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKE
ARMARM
ARMARM
ARM
REFILLREFILL
REFILLREFILL
REFILL
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKESMOKE
SMOKE
SYSTEMSYSTEM
SYSTEMSYSTEM
SYSTEM
For SINGLE PUMP SYSTEM
On instrument panel between control switch
row and circuit breaker row.
BREAKERBREAKER
BREAKERBREAKER
BREAKER
On instrument panel
below circuit breaker row