Extra 330lx - Page 137

Section 907
Smoke System
Page Date: 19. February 2014 907 - 3
Pilot´s Operating Handbook US
EXTRA 330LX
907 SMOKE SYSTEM
907.1 GENERAL
For performing at airshows, the EXTRA 330LX may optionally be equipped with a smoke
system.
907.2 LIMITATIONS
For safe operation of the smoke system the following limitations have to be considered:
1) The load factor and "MTOW" are limited to:
+8g/-8g at 870kg (ACRO II, limited to single seat operation), and
+6g/-6g at 950kg (ACRO III)
2) Specification of the smoke oil: straight paraffin oil, viscosity 30-50 cSt 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) Wearing a parachute is strongly recommended.
Operating Markings & Placards:
907.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FAILURE OF THE SMOKE-SYSTEM
1. Switch "SMOKE ARM" and "SMOKE REFILL": OFF
2. Circuit breaker PULL
On switch of
the throttle
lever
ON
OFF
External: Next to the quick
connector at the fuselage bottom
SMOKE-OIL
(straight paraffin oil)
40cSt, 31L, 8.2 USG
ON ON
On instrument panel
above control switch row
For SINGLE PUMP SYSTEM:
On instrument panel
above circuit breaker row.
SMOKE
SYSTEM
OFF OFF
SMOKE SMOKE
ARM REFILL
On instrument panel
below control switch row
BREAKER
On instrument panel
below circuit breaker row