SA 160
AIRCRAFTA I R C R A F T
Symphony
AIRCRAFT
7-5
7.1 GENERAL
7.3 AIRCRAFT
SECTION 7
DESCR. & OPERATION
This section describes the operation of the aircraft with its equipment
and its systems. The user should become familiar with the aircraft
systemoperationtoensureoptimalandsecureusageoftheaircraft.
The content of this section refers to a standard SA 160 aircraft.
Description and operation of optional equipment is described in the
Section9under“SUPPLEMENTS“.
The SA 160 is a single engine, high wing aircraft equipped with fixed tri-
cyclelandinggearanddesignedforgeneralutilityoperation.
The cabin provides comfortable side-by-side seating for two people with
dual flight control. A spacious baggage compartment is located behind
the seats with access through the baggage door. A wide windshield,
large convex door windows as well as windows in the top of the cabin
ensure very good visibility. Entry to, and exit from the aircraft is effected
throughadooroneachsideofthecabin.
The rectangular wings are dihedral and strut braced. Fowler flaps
extend from the trailing edge up to the ailerons, and along to the wing
tips. At the outboard portion of each wing, on the top side, two Vortex
Generators are installed. They increase the effectiveness of the ailerons
athighangleofattackneartheaircraftstall.
The otherwise conventionally designed empennage, contains strakes on
thehorizontalstabilizerleadingedge.
The control surfaces of the aircraft are operated utilizing cables, pulleys
and push roads. The flaps are operated electrically. An elevator trim tab
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