Airframe Limitations

Question 1

What is the never exceed speed (VNE) of the Tutor?

Answer 1

185kts

Question 2

What is the maximum normal operating speed (VNO) of the Tutor?

Answer 2

150kts

Question 3

What is the maximum design manoeuvring speed (VA) of the Tutor?

Answer 3

130kts

Question 4

What is the maximum speed with flaps at TAKE OFF (VFE) of the Tutor?

Answer 4

125kts

Question 5

What is the maximum speed with flaps beyond TAKE OFF (VFE) of the Tutor?

Answer 5

110kts

Question 6

What is the maximum speed for dynamic spin entry in the Tutor?

Answer 6

100kts

Question 7

What is the maximum speed with the canopy fully open in the Tutor?

Answer 7

80kts

Question 8

What is the maximum speed with canopy in vent position (in an emergency only)?

Answer 8

100kts

Question 9

What is the maximum altitude limit of the Tutor?

Answer 9

FL 100 (10,000ft/3050m)

Question 10

What is the minimum OAT (operating air temperature) at MSL (mean sea level)?

Answer 10

10c at MS

Question 11

What is the maximum take-off and landing weight in the Tutor?

Answer 11

990kg

Question 12

What is the maximum weight of items in the baggage compartment?

Answer 12

55kg

Question 13

What is the maximum acceptable wind speed when flying the Tutor?

Answer 13

40kts

Question 14

What is the maximum acceptable crosswind when flying the Tutor?

Answer 14

25kts

Question 15

How long is the maximum continuous flight time at negative G in the Tutor?

Answer 15

3 minutes

Question 16

What is the G range for normal acceleration with the flaps retracted in the Tutor?

Answer 16

+6g to -3g

Question 17

What is the G range for normal acceleration with the flaps extended in the Tutor?

Answer 17

+3.8g to 0g

Question 18

What is the speed limitation for raising flap from LAND/FULL to TAKE-OFF in the Tutor?

Answer 18

70kts minimum. (This is 65kts above 5000ft)

Question 19

What are the limitations for raising flap from TAKE-OFF to UP in the Tutor?

Answer 19

Above 150ft AGL at a speed of 80kts minimum. (This is 75kts above 5000ft)

Question 20

What is the maximum suspended mass when using the Irvin Parachute?

Answer 20

122kg

Question 21

What is the minimum suspended mass when using the Irvin Parachute?

Answer 21

35kg

Question 22

What is the maximum speed for ripcord handle operation when using the Irvin Parachute?

Answer 22

150kts

Question 23

What is the maximum permissible RPM for the Tutor engine?

Answer 23

2700RPM

Question 24

What is the ground idling RPM (with BPM set)?

Answer 24

800+-50 RPM

Question 25

What is the maximum continuous MP (manifold pressure) with RPM set at 1800?

Answer 25

21 MP

Question 26

What is the maximum continuous MP (manifold pressure) with RPM set at 1900?

Answer 26

22 MP

Question 27

What is the maximum continuous MP (manifold pressure) with RPM set at 2000?

Answer 27

23 MP

Question 28

What is the maximum continuous MP (manifold pressure) with RPM set at 2100?

Answer 28

24.5 MP

Question 29

What is the maximum continuous MP (manifold pressure) with RPM set at 2200?

Answer 29

26 MP

Question 30

What is the maximum continuous MP (manifold pressure) with RPM set at 2300?

Answer 30

27.5 MP

Question 31

What is the maximum continuous MP (manifold pressure) with RPM set at 2400 or above?

Answer 31

Full Throttle

Question 32

What is the minimum magneto drop at 2000 RPM on each magneto?

Answer 32

50 RPM

Question 33

What is the maximum magneto drop at 2000 RPM on each magneto?

Answer 33

175 RPM

Question 34

What is the maximum difference between RPM on the individual magnetos?

Answer 34

50 RPM

Question 35

What is the minimum cylinder head temperature during flight?

Answer 35

65 C

Question 36

What is the maximum cylinder head temperature with full throttle?

Answer 36

260 C

Question 37

What is the maximum cylinder head temperature at BPM (cruise)?

Answer 37

225 C

Question 38

What is the maximum cylinder head temperature at BEM (cruise)?

Answer 38

205 C

Question 39

What is the maximum oil pressure during start and warm-up?

Answer 39

100 PSI

Question 40

What is the minimum oil pressure at ground idle?

Answer 40

25 PSI

Question 41

What is the normal operating range for oil pressure?

Answer 41

60 to 90 PSI

Question 42

What is the maximum permitted oil temperature?

Answer 42

120 C

Question 43

What is the minimum operating oil temperature?

Answer 43

60 C

Question 44

What is the minimum oil pressure for take-off?

Answer 44

40 C

Question 45

What is the maximum fuel pressure?

Answer 45

45 PSI

Question 46

What is the minimum fuel pressure?

Answer 46

14 PSI

Question 47

What is the maximum fuel asymmetry?

Answer 47

20 litres