Rans S-7LS Courier - Airspeed Limitations

RANS Inc. Section 2
Model S-7LS COURIER Operating Limitations
Revision A January 08, 2008 2- 2
INTRODUCTION
Section 2 includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards
necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, power plant and standard equipment.
The Rotax 912 Operators Manual must be on board of the airplane.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in Table 2-1.
All speeds are given for maximum takeoff weight.
Airspeed CAS(mph) IAS (mph) Remarks
VNE
Never Exceed
Speed
130 128 Do not exceed this speed
in any operation
VA
Maneuvering
Speed at maximum
gross weight
97 97* Do not make full or abrupt
control movements above
this speed.
VFE
Maximum Flap
Extended Speed
69 69 Do not exceed this speed
with flaps extended.
VSO
Stall speed 45 45** Flaps full down
VS1
Stall speed 50 50** Flaps up
VS1
Stall speed 48 48** Flaps half
Table 2-1: Airspeed Limitations
* At weights below maximum gross weight, maneuvering speed should be reduced 3
mph for each 50 lb. the aircraft weighs below maximum gross weight.
** Power- off configuration