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Section 7
Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 300S
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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 .......................................................................................................... 7-5
7.6.1 Instrument Panel ................................................................................................................. 7-6
7.7 LANDING GEAR ................................................................................................................. 7-7
7.8 SEATS, SEAT BELTS ......................................................................................................... 7-7
7.9 CANOPY ............................................................................................................................. 7-8
7.10 POWER PLANT .................................................................................................................. 7-8
7.10.1 Engine ................................................................................................................................. 7-8
7.10.2 Oil System ........................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.10.3 Engine Installation ............................................................................................................... 7-9
7.10.4 Propeller .............................................................................................................................. 7-9
7.10.5 Throttle ................................................................................................................................ 7-9
7.10.6 Mixture ................................................................................................................................ 7-9
7.10.7 RPM-Control ....................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.10.8 Fuel Selector Valve............................................................................................................ 7-10
7.10.9 Exhaust Systems (Optional) .............................................................................................. 7-10
7.11 FUEL SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 7-10
7.12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 7-11
7.13 CABIN ENVIRONMENT CONTROL ................................................................................. 7-13