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Last revised: 14 July 2016

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Contents

Aircraft Overview

General Information ........................................................................... 1

Equipment and Features ..................................................................... 1

Recency and Restrictions ..................................................................... 1

Panel Photo ....................................................................................... 1

Performance Specifications

Summary of Aircraft Performance and Specifications .............................. 2

Operating Limitations

Airspeeds .......................................................................................... 3

Power Plant ....................................................................................... 4

Fuel System ...................................................................................... 4

Tyre Pressures ................................................................................... 4

Manoeuvre / Load Limits ..................................................................... 4

Weight & Balance

Loading Procedures ............................................................................ 5

Sample Loading Problem ..................................................................... 6

Loading Graph ................................................................................... 7

Flight Envelope .................................................................................. 8

Aerobatic Operations .......................................................................... 9

Performance Charts

Takeoff Distances at 1650lbs (MTOW) .................................................. 10

Landing Distances at 1650lbs (MLW) ................................................... 11

Checklists

Normal Operations ............................................................................ 12

Emergency Operations ....................................................................... 20

Notes

Your Personal Notes .......................................................................... 32

NOTICE

The information and figures contained in this booklet are to be used for general purposes only. This document is

not a substitute for the approved aeroplane flight manual.

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Aircraft Overview

The Citabria 7GCBC is primarily used as a Tail Wheel Training aircraft, and

also is used for Basic Aerobatic Training. This particular model will cruise at

an average speed of 100kts.

Equipment & Features

- Transponder

Recency & Restrictions

Private Hire: Company check flight.

Dual training: No restrictions.

Recency: Flown aircraft in the last 45 days.

Aerobatics: Aerobatic rating AND aerobatic type check.

Panel Photo

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Performance Standard Specifications

SPEED:

Maximum at Sea Level ....................................................... 141 KTS

Cruise, 75% Power at 5000 FT ............................................ 102 KTS

CRUISE:

75% Power at 5000 Ft ............................................... Range 410 NM

35 US Gallons Useable Fuel .................................................. 3.2 HRS

RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL ................................................. 1145 FPM

SERVICE CEILING .................................................................. 15 000 FT

TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE (Sea level, ISA) 2 stages flap:

Ground Roll ........................................................................... 93 M

Total Distance Over 50 Ft. Obstacle ......................................... 173 M

LANDING PERFORMANCE (Sea level, ISA) full flap:

Ground Roll ........................................................................... 95 M

Total Distance Over 50 Ft. Obstacle ......................................... 211 M

STALL SPEED:

Flaps Up, Power Off ............................................................ 43 KIAS

Flaps Down, Power Off ........................................................ 39 KIAS

MAXIMUM WEIGHT:

Takeoff ............................................................................ 1650 LBS

Landing ........................................................................... 1650 LBS

LICENSED EMPTY WEIGHT ....................................................... 1196 LBS

MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD ............................................................500 LBS

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ..................................... 45kgs in Normal Category

WING LOADING ................................................................ 9.7 Lbs/Sq Ft

POWER LOADING ................................................................... 11 Lbs/HP

FUEL CAPACITY: Total Useable .................................................. 133 LTRS

OIL CAPACITY .............................................................................. 8 QTS

ENGINE: .............................................................. LYCOMING 0-320-A2B

150 BHP AT 2700 RPM

PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch McCauley, Diameter ................................... 72 IN

The above performance figures are provided by the manufacturer and based on a standard aeroplane at 1650 pounds, standard atmospheric conditions, level hard-surface dry runways and no wind. They are calculated values derived from flight tests under carefully documented

conditions and will vary with our aeroplane and numerous other factors affecting flight performance.

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Operating Information

AIRSPEEDS - NORMAL OPERATIONS

Takeoff:

Normal Climb Out ........................................................ 65 - 70 KIAS

Short Field Takeoff, 2 stages flap, Lift Off Speed ............. 45 - 50 KIAS

Short Field Takeoff, 2 stages flap, Speed at 50 ft .................... 56 KIAS

Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:

Best Rate-of-Climb, Sea level ............................................... 60 KIAS

Best Angle-of-Climb, Sea level (2 stages flap) ........................ 56 KIAS

Landing Approach:

Normal Approach (3 pointer) ......................................... 60 - 70 KIAS

Normal Approach (Wheeler) ................................................. 70 KIAS

V-Speeds:

Vne (never exceed) .......................................................... 141 KIAS

Vno (Maximum structural cruising speed) ............................ 104 KIAS

Vfe ................................................................................... 78 KIAS

Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed:

Va .................................................................................. 104 KIAS

Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity:

Takeoff or landing ................................................................ 12 KTS

Stall Speed:

Flaps Up, Power Off ............................................................ 43 KIAS

Flaps Down, Power Off ........................................................ 39 KIAS

Unless otherwise noted, the speeds listed above are based on a maximum

weight and may be used for any lesser weight. To achieve the performance

specified in the performance section for take-off distance of the aircraft

approved flight manual, the speed appropriate to the particular weight

must be used.

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POWER PLANT

Oil Type ......................................................................... W100 / 15W50

Oil Quantities:

Maximum ............................................................................. 8 QTS

Minimum ........................................................... ADD if below 6 QTS

Oil Pressure:

Minimum .............................................................................. 25 psi

Maximum ........................................................................... 100 psi

Normal (green arc) ......................................................... 60-100 psi

Engine operating limits including RPM, pressures, and temperatures, can be

found by referring to the green arcs and red lines on applicable gauges.

Detailed information can also be found in the approved flight manual.

FUEL SYSTEM

Total Usable .......................................................... 133 litres Usable Fuel

Fuel Consumption per hour (planning) ................................ 30 Litres/hour

Approved Fuels:

Option A ......................................... 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)

Option B .......................................... 100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)

TYRE PRESSURES

Tail wheel .............................................................................. 40-45 PSI

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