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Aircam Preflight Flashcards

1
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The above documents should be kept current and must always be carried onboard the aircraft.

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Recall the ARROW mnemonic:
A – Airworthiness Certificate
R – Registration
R – Radio Certificate (required for international flights)
O – Operators Manual
W – Weight and Balance

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The AirCam is certificated in the Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) category and is issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate.

This document must always be carried onboard the aircraft.

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Under FAA regulations, if an individual builds at least 51 percent of an aircraft, the aircraft is eligible to be registered in the amateur-built category. When issued, the Special Airworthiness Certificate is accompanied by a set of Operating Limitations (FAA Form 8130-7). This document must always be carried onboard the aircraft.

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In accordance with 14 CFR § 45.23(b), a placard must be displayed near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station,

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, in letters not less than 2 inches bearing the word “experimental” so as to denote the category under which the aircraft is certificated.

The FAA also requires a passenger warning placard: “Passenger Warning-This aircraft is amateur-built and does not comply with the federal safety regulations for standard aircraft.

An identification plate must be present on the exterior of the aircraft per 14 CFR § 45.11.

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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION RECORDS
In addition to the documents and placards described, inspection and maintenance records are an important consideration in determining whether an aircraft is airworthy. Consider the following mnemonic:

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A – Airworthiness Directives
V – VOR (check every 30 days for IFR operations, if so equipped)
I – Inspections (comply with 100hr and condition inspection)
A – Altimeter (check and certify every 24 months for IFR)
T – Transponder (check and certify every 24 months)
E – ELT (check and certify every 12 months)
S – Static System (check and certify every 24 months for IFR operations)

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The requirements of 14 CFR § 91.205 for VFR, day operations are summarized in the following mnemonic:

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A – Altimeter
T – Tachometer
O – Oil Temperature Gauge or Indication
M – Manifold Pressure Gauge (if applicable)
A – Airspeed Indicator
T – Temperature Gauge or Indication (for liquid cooled engines)
O – Oil Pressure Gauge or Indication
F – Fuel Gauge
L – Landing Gear Position Indicator
A – Anti-Collision Lights
M – Magnetic Compass (or solid-state electronic magnetometer and indicator) E – Emergency Locator Transmitter
S – Seat Belts

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For VFR, night operations, the following are required in addition to VFR day

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F – Fuses
L – Landing Light
A – Anti-Collision Lights
P – Position Lights
S – Source of Power (engine-driven alternator or generator

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Can an AirCam be flown under Instrument Flight Rules?

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Yes! The operation of an Experimental Amateur-Built aircraft is governed by its Operating Limitations. Review them carefully! If the aircraft meets the equipment requirements of 14 CFR § 91.205 for IFR operations, it can be flown under Instrument Flight Rules.

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N51SC
Engines
Floats
Empty Weight
Useful Load

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N51SC
Rotax 912ULS (100hp.) Carbureted Engines Clamar 2180 Amphibious Floats
1377 lb. Empty Weight
623 lb. Useful Load

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POWERPLANT PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS
Use the following guidelines as a basis:
• High Speed Cruise
• Economy Cruise

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POWERPLANT PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS
Use the following guidelines as a basis:
• High Speed Cruise 5000 RPM 85 MPH 8 to 8.5 GPH
• Economy Cruise 4800 RPM 75 MPH 7.5 to 8 GPH

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VNE

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Never Exceed Speed 110 MPH

Do not exceed this speed in any operation.

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VA

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Maneuvering Speed
78 MPH Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed.

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VNO

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Maximum Structural Cruising 85 MPH

Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air.

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  • Maximum Takeoff Power
  • Maximum Continuous Power
  • Minimum Idle
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  • Maximum Takeoff Power 5800 RPM (5 minutes)
  • Maximum Continuous Power 5500 RPM
  • Minimum Idle 1400 RPM
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  • Minimum Oil Temperature
  • Maximum Coolant Temperature
  • Maximum CHT
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  • Minimum Oil Temperature 120 °F
  • Maximum Coolant Temperature 248 °F
  • Maximum CHT 275 °F
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15
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The maximum gross weight of an AirCam equipped with amphibious floats

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2000 lbs

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Vfe Maximum Flap Extended Speed

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70 Do not exceed this speed with flaps down.

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Vx Best Angle of Climb Speed

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50 Obstruction clearance; set flaps 25°. Greatest gain in altitude in a given horizontal distance.

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Vy Best Rate of Climb Speed

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60 Greatest gain of altitude in a given time.

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Vyse Best Rate of Climb Speed, Single Engine

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55 Set flaps 5°.

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Vsse Safe Single Engine Speed

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50 Minimum safe airspeed operating with an engine inoperative.

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Vmc Minimum Controllable Airspeed, Single Engine

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43 Minimum speed at which the aircraft is still controllable with the critical engine inoperative.

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Vs Stall Speed

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39 Minimum steady flight speed for which the aircraft is still controllable.

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X Wind Max Crosswind

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12 kts Maximum demonstrated crosswind component

24
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Powerplant

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Rotax 912 ULS engine rated at 100 horsepower (5800 RPM). The Rotax 912 is a naturally aspirated, air- and water-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder, four-stroke engine equipped with a gear reduction drive.

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Engine Lubrication

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The engine is lubricated by a dry sump forced lubrication system with a separate oil reservoir

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Engine Ignition & Fuel

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The engine is also equipped with dual electronic ignition systems and an engine-driven mechanical fuel pump.

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Propellor

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The aircraft is equipped with a fixed-pitch (also referred to as ground-adjustable) propeller.

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Fuel Requirements

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certain automotive fuels. Fuel must be rated at 91 AKI minimum and may contain up to 10% ethanol. Aviation-grade 100LL can be used; it is recommended to use a lead-scavenging additive, recommended to reduce oil change intervals to 25 hours if 100LL is used more than 30% of the time.

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Fuel Quantity

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two 14-gallon fuel tanks, with no cross-feed function.

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Coolant

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Dex-Cool coolant diluted 50/50 with distilled water. Note that the product can also be purchased pre-diluted.

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Electrical System

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The electrical system is powered by a 12V battery connected to a master solenoid and composed of various buses protected by circuit breakers located on the instrument panel. Each engine is equipped with an internal generator (AC); each supplies current to a separate rectifier-regulator (AC to DC) connected to the bus to charge the battery and service onboard electrical systems.

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Electrical Items

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The aircraft is equipped with electric flaps and elevator trim, and electric auxiliary fuel pumps (one each engine).

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Amphibious Landing Gear Actuation

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The Clamar 2180 all-electric amphibious landing gear is actuated by four independent electric linear ball drive motors. The motors are wired in parallel and connected to a control module in the cockpit

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Amphibious Landing Gear Operation

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When selecting a gear position, the toggle switch must be held either up or down; an amber LED illuminates indicating that the gear is in transition. The gear transition takes approximately ten seconds. For the sake of safety, once both blue (or green) indicators illuminate, continue holding the switch for five additional seconds to ensure that the landing gear has transitioned over center and into the locked position.

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What is required in order to report position by an illuminated LED on the control module

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Each actuator arm is equipped with a magnetic switch; the system requires both wheels on either float to be in the appropriate position in order to report position by an illuminated LED on the control module in the cockpit of the aircraft.

36
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What are the 3 ways to verify landing gear position

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report position by an illuminated LED on the control module in the cockpit of the aircraft.
In addition to electronic position reporting, each wheel has a rod indicator attached with appropriate green and blue markings that passes through the top of the float and is visible to the pilot (note: these are also referred to as “gear straws”).
As a third measure for verifying gear position, certain aircraft are equipped with a set of parabolic mirrors offering a view of the underside of the float during flight.

37
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How do you preflight the fuel system

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  • Sump left and right gascolators and fuel tank drains.
  • Turn on aircraft master switch; note indicated fuel quantity and battery voltage.
  • Remove left fuel cap and verify fuel quantity matches the fuel gauge indication previously observed. Secure fuel cap.
38
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How are the floats preflighted

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  • Inspect floats and rigging for damage.
  • Verify all float compartments are free of water. Remove water as needed.
  • Close and secure all float compartment covers
  • Inspect landing gear and tires.
39
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Visually inspect engines

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Visually inspect engine radiator, hoses and air filters.
o Inspect propeller blades for damage.
o Inspect exhaust system for cracks and leaks and look for all 8 springs in place and safety wired.
o Look for signs of fluid leaks under the engine and on the ground and float below.

40
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In addition to the above, the following checks should be completed before the first flight each day:

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  • Use a ladder to check oil and coolant levels. Oil must be in the flat section of the dip stick. If oil is low burp engine and recheck oil level before adding oil. If oil is needed add Aeroshell Sport Plus 4. Do not add more than ½ liter of oil per engine without carefully rechecking the level.
  • If coolant is needed top with a 50/50 mix of Dex-Cool and distilled water.
  • Make certain oil and coolant caps are properly secured.
  • Look over engine and check for fluid leaks.
  • Check the propeller blades for damage. Pay attention to the leading edges.
  • Check the exhaust for cracks and leaks.
  • Check all 8 exhaust springs to be sure none are broken and all 8 are safety wired in place.
  • Inspect elevator trim tab hinges and actuating push rods for play and condition.
  • Inspect horizontal stabilizer cables for tension and condition.
41
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Check the condition of the tires and if the pressure looks low check it.

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Mains should be 50 – 55 psi and the nose wheels should be 30 psi. Add air as required.

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Aircam Training (2 decks)

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