VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
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0. Table of Contents
0. Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1. General ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Warnings, cautions and notes ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Descriptive data....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Aeroplane description ................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Basic Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Two-view drawing.................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Limitations ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Airspeed limits ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Airspeed indicator markings ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Powerplant ............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Engine instrument markings ............................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Miscellaneous instrument marking .................................................................................................... 11
2.7 Weight .................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.8 Centre of gravity ................................................................................................................................... 12
2.9 Approved manoeuvres......................................................................................................................... 12
2.10 Manoeuvring load factors .......................................................................................................... 12
2.11 Crew .............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.12 Kinds of operation ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.13 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.14 Other limitations .......................................................................................................................... 13
2.15 Limitation placards ..................................................................................................................... 14
3. Emergency procedures .............................................................................................................................. 15
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Engine failure ......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Engine failure during take-off run ............................................................................................ 15
3.2.2 Engine failure immediately after take-off ................................................................................ 15
3.2.3 Engine failure in flight (Forced landing) .................................................................................. 15
3.2.4 In-flight engine start .................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Smoke and fire ....................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 Fire on ground ............................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.2 Fire during take-off ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.3 Fire in flight .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4 Glide ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.5 Landing emergencies ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.5.1 Emergency landing ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.5.2 Precautionary landing ................................................................................................................. 17
3.5.3 Landing with a flat tire ............................................................................................................... 17
3.5.4 Landing with a defective landing gear ..................................................................................... 17
3.5.5 Landing with landing gear in retracted position .................................................................... 17
3.5.6 Landing gear emergency extension .......................................................................................... 17
3.6 Recovery from unintentional spin ...................................................................................................... 19
3.7 Other emergencies ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.7.1 Vibration ....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.2 Carburettor icing ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.3 Alternator or power supply failure ........................................................................................... 19
3.7.4 Cabin opening in flight ............................................................................................................... 19
3.7.5 Tranceiver communication failure ............................................................................................ 19
4. Normal procedures .................................................................................................................................... 20
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