Thrush Aircraft Inc

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Model S2R-G10

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL

TABLE of
CONTENTS

TABLE of CONTENTS
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ i
Log of Pages....................................................................................................................................... ii
Log of Revisions .................................................................................................................................iii

SECTION 1

LIMITATIONS

Powerplant .......................................................................................................................................1-1
Instrument Markings ........................................................................................................................1-2
Airspeed Limitations ........................................................................................................................1-3
Altitude Limitations...........................................................................................................................1-3
Flight Load Factors ..........................................................................................................................1-3
Weight and Center of Gravity...........................................................................................................1-4
Maneuvers .......................................................................................................................................1-4
Types of Operation ..........................................................................................................................1-4
Ground Operation ............................................................................................................................1-4
Placards ...........................................................................................................................................1-4

SECTION 2

NORMAL PROCEDURES

Definitions ........................................................................................................................................2-1
Visual Inspection..............................................................................................................................2-1
Before Starting Engine.....................................................................................................................2-5
Starting Engine ................................................................................................................................2-5
Dry Motoring Run.............................................................................................................................2-7
Pre-Taxi ...........................................................................................................................................2-8
Taxi ..................................................................................................................................................2-8
Before Takeoff .................................................................................................................................2-8
Takeoff.............................................................................................................................................2-9
Climb................................................................................................................................................2-9
Cruise ..............................................................................................................................................2-9
Glide and Approach .......................................................................................................................2-10
Go Around .....................................................................................................................................2-10
Landing ..........................................................................................................................................2-10
After Clearing the Runway .............................................................................................................2-10
Engine Shutdown...........................................................................................................................2-11
Securing the Aircraft ......................................................................................................................2-11

SECTION 3

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Ground Engine Fire .........................................................................................................................3-1

In-Flight Engine Fire.........................................................................................................................3-1
In-Flight Engine Shutdown...............................................................................................................3-1
Engine Flame-Out............................................................................................................................3-1
Normal Air Starts .............................................................................................................................3-2
Electrical Fire in Flight......................................................................................................................3-2
Emergency Egress ..........................................................................................................................3-3
Generator Failure.............................................................................................................................3-3

SECTION 4

PERFORMANCE

Power-off Stall Speeds ....................................................................................................................4-1

Speeds for Best Rate of Climb.........................................................................................................4-1
Torque Vs. PSIG Chart ....................................................................................................................4-2
TPE331-10 Torque Chart.................................................................................................................4-3
TPE331-10 Fuel Flow Chart ............................................................................................................4-4
TPE331-10 EGT Chart.....................................................................................................................4-5
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TURBO THRUSH MODEL S2R-G10
SERIAL NUMBER G10-______
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DATE
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SECTION 1
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NORMAL PROCEDURES
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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SECTION 4
PERFORMANCE
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4-5...........................................................................................................March 25, 2010
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REVISIONS

LOG OF REVISIONS
Revision
Number

Page

Description of Revision
See previous G-10 Single Cockpit AFM dated
January 12, 1993 and G-10 Dual cockpit AFM
dated May 1, 1996 for Revision 1

1
ALL

i
ii & iii

FAA Approved
Manager, FAA
Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office

Re-formatted entire document to standard Thrush

AFM format. Combined SC and DC flight manuals
into one.
Made the Table of Contents a true one
Updated per this revision

1-1

Moved Table of Contents to page i

1-2

Corrected EGT instrument markings to what the

approved gauges show

1-3

Corrected torque gauge markings to what is on the

instruments
Changed engine speed limits to match Production
Flight Test Procedure
Added Maximum Crosswind Velocity 15 MPH

1-4

2
1-5

1-6

Changed to C.G. Range for Single and Dual

Cockpit
Placards moved to right instrument panel.
Added standard sulfur dusting placard.
Placard moved from side panel.
Placard now includes fuel tank capacity.
Added placards P, Q, R. and S., now standard on
production airplanes.

David Crew
For Manager, FAA
Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office
March 25, 2010

Moved Table of Contents to page i.

Added placards M, N. and O., now standard on
production airplanes.
Added placards P, Q and R., now standard on
production airplanes.

2-1

Moved Table of Contents to page i.

2-2

Added step 12. & step 22

2-3

Added steps 25, 26, 27, 30, 44 & 45. Moved step
36 from behind the wing and reworded it for clarity.

2-4

Added steps 47 & 48, added (Single Cockpit) to

55, and 59 & 60 were a single check.

2-9

Added Step 10.

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SECTION 1
LIMITATIONS

SECTION 1

LIMITATIONS
POWERPLANT
ENGINE:

Garrett TPE331-10

FUEL: - JET A, JET B, JP-4, or JP-5.

If jet fuel is not available, aviation gasoline, MIL-G-5572,

all grades, may be used, not in excess of 250 gallons per 100 hours of operation may be used for
emergency fuel operation. Total gasoline usage must be limited to 7,000 gallons during any 3,000
hour period.

ENGINE LIMITS:
POWER
SETTING

SHP

TORQUE
%

PSI

EGT C

RPM %
(1)

OIL
PRESSURE
PSIG

OIL
TEMP. C
(2)

Takeoff: 5
Min. Limit

900

100

See Note
(4)

See Note
(3)

100

70 to 120

55 to 127

Max
Continuous

900

100

See Note
(4)

See Note
(3)

100

70 to 120

55 to 110

Ground
Idle

72 to 85

40 to 120

-40 to 110
-40 to 110

Starting

NOTES: (1) Avoid operation between 18% and 28% RPM, except for transients
during start
(2) limitation for MIL-L-23699 oil
(3) EGT Limits: 600C at OAT of 45C to 540 C at -15C, straight line
variation between (set the variable redline on the EGT gauge)
(4) Takeoff torque limit is 2972 lb/ft at 100% RPM. See current engine log
book for PSI equivalent. Variable redline to match the torque PSI
placard.
+

STARTER:

Maximum starter duration is three minutes. Allow a five minute cooling

off period for the starter between starting attempts.

AIRSTARTS:

Normal airstarts are approved for sea level to 12,000 feet altitude and
from 100 mph to 159 mph airspeed. (See Emergency Procedures,
Section 3)

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Hartzell 4-blade

SECTION 1
LIMITATIONS

HCB4TN-5NLLT10890N

McCauley 4blade
4HFR34C653-[X]
[X]-L106FA-0

McCauley 4blade
X4HFR34C662[X] [X]-L108FA-0

TPE331-10

TPE331-10

TPE331-10

Diameter (inches) max.

109.5

106.0

108.0

Diameter (inches) min.

107.5

105.0

105.0

42

30

30

Start Lock Blade Angle (degrees)

-1.4 0.1

6.0 0.2

6.0 .0.2

Flight Idle Blade Angle (degrees)

4.5 0.2

12.0 0.5

12.0 0.5

Feathered Angle (degrees)

81.2 0.5

87.4 0.2

87.4 0.2

Reverse Angle (degrees)

-6.0 0.5

-4.0 0.2

-4.0 0.2

PROPELLER:
Model Number
Used on Engine Type

Measurement Station (inches)

REVERSE POWER: Do not use in flight

INSTRUMENT MARKINGS:
Limits

Features

Meaning

OIL TEMP
(C)

-40
-40 to 55
55 to 110
110 to 127
127

Red Radial
Yellow Arc
Green Arc
Yellow Arc
Red Radial

Minimum
Caution Range
Normal Range
Caution Range
Maximum

OIL PRESSURE
(PSI)

40
40 to 70
70 to 120
120

Red Radial
Yellow Arc
Green Arc
Red Radial

Minimum
Caution Range
Normal Range
Maximum

FUEL PRESSURE
(PSI)

8
8 to 20
80 to 90
20 to 80
90

Red Radial
Yellow Arc
Yellow Arc
Green Arc
Red Radial

Minimum
Caution Range
Caution Range
Normal Range
Maximum

EGT (C)

Variable
770

Red Bug
Red Graphic

Maximum T.O.
Maximum Starting

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LIMITATIONS

WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY

NOTE
Datum is the leading edge of the wing.
Maximum Weight 6,000 pounds
C.G. Range for SINGLE and DUAL COCKPIT:
Forward Limit at 6,000 pounds is 26.5 inches AFT of Datum.
Forward Limit at 4,000 pounds is 24.0 inches AFT of Datum.
(Straight line variation between 4,000 and 6,000 #)
AFT Limit at all weights is 30.0 inches AFT of Datum.

NOTE
It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and the
pilot to insure that the airplane is properly loaded.
See the Weight and Balance Section for loading
information.

MANEUVERS
RESTRICTED CATEGORY
Restricted Category flight maneuvers shall be limited to those normally
performed in special purpose operations and approved by Administrator.

TYPES OF OPERATION
The Model S2R-G10 aircraft is approved for day and night VFR flight conditions.
Flight into known icing conditions is PROHIBITED.

GROUND OPERATION
The Pilot should monitor the engine instruments for operation within limits during
all ground operations.

PLACARDS
A. Located on right hand instrument panel:
THE FLIGHT OPERATION OF THIS AIRPLANE IS LIMITED TO DAY AND
NIGHT VFR CONDITIONS. FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS IS
PROHIBITED
SULFUR DUSTING IS PROHIBITED UNLESS SPECIAL FIRE PREVENTION
MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED IN AIRCRAFT
TAKING OFF IN VISIBLE MOISTURE BELOW 40F IS PROHIBITED

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LIMITATIONS

THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A RESTRICTED

CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATING
LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS AND THE
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.
NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS,
INCLUDING SPINS APPROVED.
DESIGN MANEUVERING SPEED: 126 MPH.
MAX. FLAP-DOWN SPEED: 123 MPH.
MAX. CROSSWIND VELOCITY, LANDING-15 MPH.
USABLE TANK CAPACITY 114 GALLONS EACH SIDE.
PUSH STICK FORWARD TO UNLOCK TAILWHEEL
NO SMOKING
B. Located near Park Brake Valves:
PARK BRAKE ON. DEPRESS PEDALS AND PULL LEVER. OFF, DEPRESS PEDALS

C. Located on Forward Lower Corner of Each Door Side Window:

DO NOT OPEN DOOR IN FLIGHT
D. Located adjacent to the torque meter:
MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 100%
Or
MAXIMUM TORQUE IS XX.X PSI (Note: value is determined from engine log
book)
For aircraft equipped with any McCauley Propeller:
CONTINUOUS GROUND OPERATION WITH BRAKES LOCKED ABOVE 70%
TORQUE IN REAR QUARTERING WINDS GREATER THAN 20 KNOTS
PROHIBITED
E. At both fuel filler caps:
FUEL 115 GAL. CAP. JET A, JET B, JP-4, JP-5
F. Located on glareshield directly in front of pilot:
WARNING
DO NOT MOVE POWER LEVER BELOW FLIGHT IDLE IN FLIGHT.
AT HIGH TAXI SPEEDS USE REVERSE POWER ONLY IF THE TAIL
WHEEL IS LOCKED AND FIRMLY ON THE GROUND
G. Located on top of hopper:
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HOPPER CAPACITY 4000 LBS

H. Located on the instrument panel next to the engine tachometer
AVOID ENGINE OPERATION BETWEEN 18 and 28 PERCENT RPM EXCEPT
DURING START AND SHUTDOWN
I.

Located adjacent to the engine fuel switch:

CAUTION: HOLD FUEL SWITCH FOR FIVE SECONDS IN THE OFF
POSITION DURING SHUTDOWN

J. Located near the pilots door:

RESTRICTED
K. Located near the EGT gauge:
EGT LIMIT
OAT, C

EGT, C

45

600

35

590

25

580

15

570

560

-5

550

-15

540

L. On airplanes equipped with the Hartzell HC-B4TN-5NL/LT 10890 propeller,

located near the tachometer:
STABILIZED GROUND OPERATION IS PROHIBITED BETWEEN 85% and
92% RPM
M. Located on the fuel gauge:
USABLE FUEL 114 U.S. GAL. FUEL ABOVE 82 GAL. IS UNGAGEABLE
N. Located at each door latch:

OPEN

or

OPEN

O. Located at each door knockout panel:

PUSH OUT AND LIFT HINGE PIN FOR EMERGENCY EXIT
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P. Located (external, inverted) at each door hinge pin:

PULL HINGE PIN FOR EMERGENCY EXIT
Q. Located on inside of baggage door: (Single Cockpit Only)
60 LBS. MAXIMUM BAGGAGE
R. On the right hand side panel:(Dual Cockpit Only)
Passenger or cargo 200 LBS MAXIMUM

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PROCEDURES

SECTION 2

NORMAL PROCEDURES
DEFINITIONS
WARNING

Personal injury or loss of life could result if the operating

procedures and techniques are not followed carefully.

CAUTION

Damage to equipment could result if the operating

procedures and techniques are not followed carefully.

NOTE

This is used when it is essential to emphasize an operating

procedure or technique.

Airspeeds:

All airspeeds in this Section are Indicated Airspeeds (IAS)

in Miles per Hour (MPH), unless otherwise noted.

VISUAL INSPECTION
NOTE
Visually check aircraft for general condition during walk-around inspection.
Verify that all skin panel Cam-Locs are fastened. In cold weather, remove all
accumulations of frost, ice, or snow from wing, tail and control surfaces. Check
that control surfaces contain no internal accumulations of ice. If a night flight is
planned, check operation of all lights and assure a flashlight is available.

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PROCEDURES

VISUAL INSPECTION (Continued)

23.

Fuel quantity CHECK, visually and secure cap.

24.

Left Wing Sump DRAIN

25.

Header Tank Sump DRAIN

26.

Left Fuel Vent Sump DRAIN

27.

Firewall Fuel Filter DRAIN, check bypass indicator.

28.

Fuel Vent Pressure Inlet CHECK for obstruction.

29.

Battery Vent Inlet, CHECK for obstruction.

30.

Main Wheel Tire CHECK for inflation, damage and wear.

31.

Wheel Brake CHECK condition

32.

Propeller CHECK for spinner damage or oil leaks.

33.

Propeller CHECK the propeller blades for nicks, cracks, or excessive

erosion of the leading edge and on start locks.

CAUTION
DO NOT ROTATE PROPELLER BACKWARDS. IT WILL
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE STARTER GENERATOR.
34.

Engine Inlet CHECK for condition of first stage centrifugal compressor.

35.

P2T2 Sensor Probe CHECK for general condition.

36.

Oil Cooler CHECK for leaks and stoppage.

37.

Battery Vent Outlet CHECK, for obstruction

38.

Dispersal Equipment (if installed) CHECK the windmill, the pump, the
hose, the spreader, the mounting, and so forth.

39.

Engine CHECK for oil leaks, fuel leaks, loose fittings, cracked exhaust
stacks and excessive dirt or corrosion.

40.

Oil Quantity CHECK dipstick and secure cap.

41.

Oil By-Pass Indicator CHECK.

42.

Wheel Chocks REMOVE.

43.

Fuel Quantity CHECK, visually and secure the cap.

44.

Main Wheel Tire CHECK for inflation, damage and wear.

45.

Right Fuel Vent Sump DRAIN.

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PROCEDURES

VISUAL INSPECTION (Continued)

46.

Right Wing Sump DRAIN.

47.

Wing Leading Edge CHECK for damage.

NOTE
Keep the wing leading edge clean. An excessive build-up
of dirt, bugs, and chemicals can have the same negative
effect on lift as an accumulation of ice or frost.

48.

Pitot Mast CHECK, for blockage of opening.

49.

Wing Tie Down REMOVE.

50.

Wing Tip CHECK for damage.

51.

Aileron CHECK for free and correct movement.

52.

Aileron Hinges CHECK, for looseness. Use a brisk UP and DOWN

motion, but use caution so as not to damage control or stops.

53.

Spray Boom (if installed) CHECK, for leaks and security.

54.

Wing Flap CHECK, for security.

55.

Baggage Compartment (Single Cockpit) - CHECK and secure area.

56.

Rudder Gust lock (if installed) REMOVE

57.

Empennage CHECK, for Condition

58.

Tail Struts CHECK, for tension and security.

59.

Tail Wheel Tire CHECK, for inflation, damage and wear.

60.

Tail Wheel Spring CHECK for condition and security.

61.

Tail Wheel Assembly and locking mechanism CHECK, for condition

and security.

62.

Rudder and Elevator CHECK, for freedom of movement and security.

63.

Elevator Trim Tabs CHECK, for near neutral (takeoff) position and
excessive play.

64.

Tail Tie down REMOVE

65.

Static Port Openings CHECK for blockage

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PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE (Continued)

CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT AN ENGINE START
WITHOUT PROPELLER ON START LOCKS

NOTE
Engine starts can be made with the aircraft battery
power, or with auxiliary electrical power. However, it is
recommended that an auxiliary power unit be used when
ambient air temperature is ten degrees F. or below.
Ensure that ground power unit (aux power) is regulated
to 28 volts dc, and is capable of providing a minimum of
24 volts dc, 800 amperes during start cycle.
7.

Negative Torque System Check The NTS System should be checked

during the first start of the day or if a malfunction of the system is
suspected. To accomplishes the check, do the following during starting:
A. NTS Light PRESS to test.
B. Unfeathering Pump Switch ON
C. NTS Check Switch ON
D. NTS Light CHECK ON
E. Engine Starter Ground position (Carry out normal start)
F. NTS Light OUT when starter is engaged
G. NTS Light On at 10 to 30 percent RPM

8.

Engine Starter Ground position

9.

Ignition Switch ON at 10% RPM minimum

CAUTION
CHECK IGNITION LIGHT ON PRIOR TO
OPERATING FUEL SWITCH.
10. Engine Fuel Switch ON at 10% RPM minimum.

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PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE (Continued)

CAUTION
IF LIGHT OFF IS NOT INDICATED WITHIN TEN
SECONDS OR 20% RPM, REJECT THE START BY
ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF LEVER.
11. Fuel Enrichment Switch ON until approximately 680 degrees EGT
(maximum during start is 770 degrees). Then regulate enrichment
switch to obtain satisfactory rpm increase and temperature.

CAUTION
IF RPM STOPS INCREASING PRIOR TO 40%, OR IF EGT IS
APPROACHING LIMITS (770 DEGREES C.) AND RISING
RAPIDLY, ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY SHUT OFF LEVER.
12. Engine Instruments CHECK
A.

RPM 72% Minimum

B.

Fuel Pressure 8 PSIG Minimum

C.

Oil Pressure 40 PSIG Minimum

CAUTION
IF OIL PRESSURE IS NOT INDICATED WITHIN
TEN SECONDS AFTER LIGHT-OFF, SHUT
DOWN ENGINE AND DETERMINE CAUSE.
13. Starter OFF
14. Generator ON and charging normally
15. Warning Lights CHECK and consider
16. If NTS check was accomplished:
A.

Unfeathering Pump Switch OFF

B.

NTS Check Switch OFF

DRY MOTORING RUN

1.

Allow three minutes for fuel and vapors to drain from the engine before
attempting re-start.

2.

Motor the engine with the starter (prop on locks) with fuel and ignition
off.

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PROCEDURES

NOTE
The ground idle region of the throttle quadrant
may be utilized for taxiing. Push the stick forward
to unlock tail wheel.
3.

Brakes CHECK

BEFORE TAKE OFF

1.

Flight Controls CHECK free and full travel

2.

Instruments NORMAL

3.

Fuel Valve ON

BEFORE TAKE OFF (Continued)

4.

Flaps 15 Degree or as required

5.

Auxiliary Fuel Pump ON

6.

Ignition Switch ON

7.

Speed Lever HI RPM

8.

Strobe Lights ON

9.

Torque PSI Limits Set (Airplanes with P.S.I. Gauge)

10. Elevator tab SET for Take-off

TAKE-OFF
1.

Brakes Release

2.

Power Lever- Advance. Do not exceed engine operational limitations.

(See Limitations Section).

CAUTION
MAXIMUM TORQUE FOR TAKE OFF IS 100% or
XX.XPSI (see engine log book)(900SHP). AS
AIRCRAFT ACCELERATES, TORQUE AND EGT
WILL INCREASE.
3.

After breaking ground, allow air speed to build up to best rate-of-climb

speed, 85 MPH.

1.

Established best-rate-of-climb speed, 85 MPH.

2.

Reduce power as necessary.

3.

Flaps RETRACT.

4.

Fuel Aux. Pump OFF

5.

Ignition Switch OFF

CLIMB

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PROCEDURES

SECURING THE AIRCRAFT

1.

Parking Brake RELEASE and INSTALL wheel chocks.

2.

Control Lock ENGAGE

3.

Wing and Tail Tie-downs SECURE.

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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL

SECTION 3

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
GROUND ENGINE FIRE
See DRY MOTORING RUN under Ground Operation, Section 2.

IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FIRE

In case of an in-flight fire, the following procedures should be used:
1. Emergency Cut-Off Lever CUT OFF
2. Engine Fuel Switch OFF
3. Fuel Auxiliary Pump Switch OFF
4. Fuel Valve OFF

IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN

The following procedure should be used to shut down the engine in flight:

NOTE
In the unlikely event of a shutdown in flight due to fuel
starvation or an engine problem, the negative torque
sensing system will increase propeller blade angle
toward feather at the optimum rate to reduce drag. This
decreases the urgency of feathering the engine and
allows the pilot to concentrate on control of the aircraft.
1. Emergency Cut Off Lever CUT OFF
2. Power Lever FULL FORWARD

NOTE
Moving the power lever fully forward drives the propeller
blade to the lowest angle of attack in the event the
feather valve or NTS system has not functioned
properly.
3. Fuel Aux. Pump Switch OFF
4. Engine Fuel Switch OFF
5. Fuel Valve OFF

ENGINE FLAME-OUT
The symptoms of an engine flame-out will be a drop in the exhaust gas temperature,
torque meter pressure and RPM. The flame-out may result from the engine running out
of fuel, or possibly may be caused by unstable engine operation. Once the fuel supply
has been restored to the engine or the cause of the unstable operation eliminated, the
engine may be restarted in the manner described under Air Starts, following.
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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT (Continued)

If electrical power is essential for the flight, attempt to identify and isolate the faulty
circuit as follows:
1. Generator Switch ON
2. If Generator Circuit is Defective, Generator Switch OFF, then Battery
Switch ON.
3. Turn on each circuit individually. Allow a short period of time before
proceeding from one circuit to the next until the defective circuit is
identified.
4. Defective Circuit OFF.

EMERGENCY EGRESS
If it if necessary to remove the cockpit door from its hinges, do the following:
1. KNOCK OUT the oval panel below the window.
2. REACH through the hole and PULL UP the flexible hinge pin.
releases the door at the hinge.

This

3. PUSH the door clear of the aircraft and EXIT.

FOR DUAL COCKPIT AIRCRAFT:
If it if not desired to release the door from its hinges, but it is desired to exit the aircraft
in the normal manner, do the following:
1. The front cockpit door must be closed in order for the rear occupant to
deplane.
2. The rear occupant can deplane by using the step in the left side of the
fuselage below the front door.

GENERATOR FAILURE
1. RESET Generator
2. If Generator is not restored, accomplish the following:
a. All nonessential electrical equipment OFF.
NOTE
If Generator Fails, Air conditioner will not work
because it is powered directly off the generator.

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SECTION 4
PERFORMANCE

POWER OFF STALL SPEEDS

The variation of power-off stall speeds with bank angle, flight configuration and airplane
weight is shown below for the flaps up and flaps 15 degrees configurations.
ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
Configurations
Wing Flaps
Dispersal Equipment

Clean
0 degrees
none

T.O/Landing
15 degrees
none

Stall Entry Rate Uniformly Decreasing

Gross Weight 6,000 pounds
POWER OFF STALL SPEEDS MPH (CAS)
WING FLAPS
GROSS WEIGHT
(pounds)
BLANK ANGLES
(degrees)

0 degrees

15 degrees

6,000

6,000

70
75.2
99.0

66
70.9
93.3

0
30
60

NOTE: Altitude loss for stall recovery is 300 fee.

SPEED FOR BEST-RATE-OF-CLIMB
Configuration

6,000 pounds

Flaps 0 degrees

85 MPH (CAS)

Flaps 15 degrees

81 MPH (CAS)

NOTE
The S2RHG-G10 may be operated at cruise up to and including 100% torque, provided that
airspeed and EGT limits are not exceeded. Use the chart below (pg 4-2) to determine the
PSI settings for a given percent of torque, after entering the engine torque pressure
characteristics.

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Torque Vs. PSIG Chart

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