ICON A5-B - Load Factors; Water Speed Limitations

LIMITATIONS / LOAD FACTORS 2-5
CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 2
WARNING: The pilot is responsible for properly
restraining the baggage/cargo. At least three
(3) out of the six (6) provided anchor loops
must be used in order to safely restrain the
load. The pilot is responsible for supplying a
properly rated cargo restraint to interface
with the anchor loops built into the A5-B.
2.7 LOAD FACTORS
Design Maneuvering Limit with flaps at 0° and 1510 lb
f
aircraft
weight
+4, -2 g
Design Maneuvering Limit with flaps at 15°/30° and 1510 lb
f
aircraft weight
+2 g
Landing Gear Extension/Retraction
+1.5 g
NOTE: Do not extend or retract the landing gear with
more than this load on the aircraft.
Engine
Limit of engine operation at zero gravity and in negative gravity
conditions.
Maximum of 5 seconds at maximum -0.5 g.
NOTE: These are not operational limits (-2 g is for
structural load purposes).
2.8 WATER SPEED LIMITATIONS
Maximum water speed for landing gear extension/retraction
4 knots (idle power setting)
Maximum water speed with water rudder extended
10 knots