VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
34/39
7.4 Landing gear
The aeroplane has a tricycle retractable landing gear with a nose wheel. The main fibreglass legs, main
wheel size 350x100, hydraulically operated brakes. The steer able nose wheel of 300 x 100 size has a shock
absorber and is controlled by the rudder pedals.
Recommended pressure for BERINGER wheels:
- main wheels 3,0+-0,3 bars (44 psi)
- nose wheel 2,5+-0,3 bars (36 psi)
7.5 Seats and Safety harness
The seats and back rests are formed by a composite skeleton covered with upholstery. Four points safety
harness with a central lock
7.6 Baggage compartment
Baggage compartment is space behind seats.
7.7 Canopy
Canopy is made from the clear Plexiglas. The canopy frame is formed by a composite profile. The canopy is
tilted forward.
7.8 Engine
There is installed Rotax 912 engine in VL-3 evolution aeroplane.
Rotax 912 is 4 stroke, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed, spark ignition engine.
7.9 Fuel system
The main fuel tanks are an integral part of the wings, a fuel quantity sensor is located inside the wing.
Further a coarse filter, fuel valve, and fine filter are parts of the fuel system.
For draing of main fuel tanks use drain valves located on the bottom of the wing.
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