Searey LSA - 9.2 Documentation; 9.3 Abbreviations & Definitions

Searey LSA – Pilot’s Operating Handbook Version 5.0, Revision 8
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 Check tail wheel steering mechanism for condition and security.
 Check tail wheel/airframe mounting points for fatigue, cracking, and security.
 Take weight off tail wheel and check swivel operation and for play at attachment
fittings.
 Check tail wheel strut for condition (cracks, etc.) and for security.
 Check tail wheel retraction and extension cables for condition and security.
DOCUMENTS AND MARKINGS
 Check aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate, radio licenses (if applicable),
operating limitations, Pilot’s Operating Handbook and weight and balance data
for currency and accuracy.
 Check insurance documents, as required.
 Check for proper display of registration markings, experimental stickers, E-LSA /
S-LSA decal, instrument/gauge markings and placards, etc.
9.2 DOCUMENTATION
The following documentation must be carried on aircraft and on display/
accessible in the cockpit at all times: The Airworthiness Certificate,
Registration, Operating limitations and Weight and Balance information as
well as this Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
9.3 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS
The following shall apply throughout this manual:
 PRESSURE ALTITUDE is the altitude read from an altimeter when the
altimeter’s barometric scale has been set to 29.92 Hg (inches of
mercury).
 TAKEOFF SAFETY SPEED is a speed chosen to ensure that adequate
control will exist under all conditions, including turbulence and sudden
and complete engine failure, during the climb after takeoff.
 APPROACH SPEED is a speed chosen to ensure that adequate control
exists under all conditions, including turbulence, to carry out a normal
flare and touchdown.
 V
A
– MANUEVERING SPEED is the maximum speed at which you may
use abrupt control travel.
 V
FE
– MAXIMUM FLAP EXTENDED SPEED is the highest speed
permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position.
 V
NE
– VELOCITY TO NOT EXCEED is the speed that should not be
exceeded.
 V
S
– STALL SPEED or the minimum steady flight speed at which the
aircraft is controllable.