TM. Savannah’”-S English Ultralight Aircraft peraiont Pilot Operating Handbook Page: 1/50 il number —14-09-54-0353 Year 2014 Manufactueer: ICP Sri—S.P.16 km 15,150-14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco (AT) Phone +39-0119927503 « Fax +39-0119927266 Wel nww.iep.it info@icp. The content of the present manval. composed by $0 pages, is the sole property of LCP. Sil. andl cannot be roduced by third parties in any form without the written authorisation of 1C.P. SFI. The bnformation in this document are reserved and strictly confidential, iis forbidden any use different by the foreseen one, copy, distribution of the content Serial number ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009 14-09-54-0353 Rev.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013,T™. Savannah"™™-§ English Ultralight Aircraft Fersion Pilot Operating Handbook Page: 2/50 1 __ Table of content ICP Savannah™-s 1 Table 2 General Informat Pilot Operating Handbook of content. 2 ion ti _—— ee ion. 4 2.1 Certification criteria, 5 2.2 Meaning of "DANGER, CAUTION AND WARNING” 6 2.3 Symbols, abbreviations and glossary 6 2.4 Conversion factors of the units of measurement Z 3 Airplane and System Descriptions, 8 3.1 Engine 8 3.2. Propeller 8 3.3. Fuel and fuel capacity 8 34 ll 10 3.5 Operating weights and loading IL 3.6 Structure srl 3.7 Landing undercarriage and braking system 12 3.8 Controls, 13 3.9 Electrical 14 3.10 Cabin and instruments 16 3.11 Synthesis 18 4 Operating limitations 21 4.1 Stalling speed at maximum takeoff weight 24 4.2 Flap extended speed range. 21 4.3. Maximum manoeuvring speed 4.4 Never exceed speed 21 4.5 Crosswind and wind limitations —i 4.6 Service ceiling, 21 4.7 Load factors 21 4.8 Prohibited manoeuvres 21 4.9 Speed limitations 22 4.10 Power plant. 23 4.11 Weight limitations. 24 4.12 Centre of Gravity. 24 4.13 Flight crew. = 24 4.14 Maximum number of passengers. 24 5 Weight and balance information, 25 5.4 5.2 Installed equipment list 25 Center of gravity (C&) range and determination. 26 5.2.1, Weight and balance report. 26 Serial number 14-09-54-0353 ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009 Rev.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013TM_ 6 Savannah English Uliralight Airergft Version Pilot Operating Handbook 5.2.3 Weight and balance pilot’s compu 6 Performance. 6.1 Takeoff and landing distances. 6.2. Rate of climb. BS, Wena SopelS = a ee 6.4 RPM, 32 " 6.5 Fuel consumption. 32 e 6.6 Stall speed 33 6.7 Others, 33 7 Emergency procedures 34 7.1 Speed to be followed in the event of emergency situations__35 7.2 Emergency procedures 35 8 Normal procedures. 39 8.1 Preflight check, 39 BD Engine staying) ee ge 8.3 Taxing, 43 8.4 Normal takeoff. SSS 8.5 Best angle of climb speed (Vx). 44 8.6 Best rate of climb speed (Vy) 44 8,7 Crulse. 44 8.8 Approach 44 8:9 Noonalllending =e 8.10 Short field takeoff and landing procedures, 45 8,11 Balked landing procedures 8.12 Information on stalls, spins, and any other useful pilot information_46 9 Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing 47 9.1 Servicing fuel, oil and coolant. 47 9,2 Towing and tie-down instructions. 48 10 Required Placards and Markings. 49 10.1 Airspeed indicator range markings. 49 10.2 Operating limitations on instrument panel 49 10.3 Passenger warning 49 10.4 Miscellaneous placards and markings, i) 11 — Supplementary information 50 11.1 Familiarization flight procedures. 50 12 Revisions. 50 Serial number ‘ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009 14-09-54.0353, Rev.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.20137M. Savannah'"-S English Ultralight Aircraft Fees Pilot Operating Handbook 2 = General Information ‘The aircraft this manual refers to can be used for both sport and tourism and fiether within an authorised flying school as training mean. Following Italian law 106 the aincran cannot by any mean be used for air work activities. 1 The present manual has been drawn up so as to ‘Supply users all necessary information for a safe and efficient use. DANGER: read this manual before your first flight!) Each Savannah™-S is supplied with a Pilot Operating Handbook (this one), a Maintenance Manual and a Spare Parts Catalogue; these manuals are to be considered as parts of the aircraft and they must follow the aircraft during its life. The pilot must be informed and understand the specifications and limitations of this ultralight aircraft. This manual must be read with attention, Prescriptions regarding pre-flight and daily checks must be observed. A separate maintenance manual is supplied with your ultralight aircraft and each maintenance Instruction must be observed. For maintenance of the engine, the parachute system (if installed), and any other additional equipment refer to the original manufacturers’ manuals, DANGER: Savannah" S is a VER aircraft only! To enter into bad weather with IFR conditions by this aircraft is extremely dangerous and must be avoided! Flight in a cloudy weather is forbidden and in any case when there is no visual control with the round or when the area is hit by wind blowing over 30 knots. Moreover, this is not an acrobatic aircraft, acrobatic manoeuvres are not allowed!! DANGER: It is worth reminding that all the engines used on ultra-light aircrafts are not certified in compliance with the standards defined for engines used on certified aircrafts. ‘Subsequently, in the case of non certified engines, more frequent malfunctioning is to be expected than what may normally occur on certified engines. It should also-be added that — in case of ultra-light aircrafts — the selection of who is to perform the maintenance |s left | to the discretionary power of the owner. The ROTAX engine used on this vehicle, even though labelled as UL (i.e. “ultra-light”, and therefore “uncertified") is reputed to be reliable, Nevertheless, upon selling, ROTAX issue 14-09-54-0353 Rev.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013 Serial number ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009Savannah!" -§ English Ultralight Aircraft ren Pilot Operating Handbook Page: 5/50 a statement to draw the attention of the user on the risk that an engine stall may call for an emergency landing. “The user is recommended to keep in mind the above and this should be a reason to submit the engine to consistent maintenance and continuous care to prevent the lack of engine certification from having some negative impact. The risk of engine stall is to be kept in mind in any case when planning the flight. The pilot is to ascertain that every maintenance and check is carried out as prescribed by the manufacturer and ascertain how much space is available for aborted takeoff. 2.1 Certification Criteria The aircraft this manual refers to falls within the limitations foreseen by Italian law 106 dated 25,03,1985, and has therefore.to be considered as an ultralight aircraft. No preventative technical inspection by the Italian Authority (ENAC) is foreseen for the aircraft. In its standard configuration its weight empty does not go over 286 Kg (630 Ibs) including all necessary equipment required to carry out a standard operational trip (with two people on board weighting 75 kg (165 Ibs) each and with the necessary fuel, without going over the maximum takeoff weight being 450 (992 Ibs)kg. Tt also holds a stalling speed that in the most strenuous condition does not go over 65 Km/h (40.4 mph/35.1 knots). The aircraft is admitted within the air circulation of the Italian Aeroclub based on the owner's declaration stating that the aircraft corresponds to the said characteristics. Being that no standards are present to follow for the design, manufacturing and maintenance of the aircraft the CS-VLA reference standard has been used by the manufacturing company so as to guarantee safety during flight. The ultralight airplane has been designed with a MTOW of 600 kg (1323 Ibs) according the CS-VLA regulations, so in those country in which this MTOW is allowed, the airplane can fly with guaranteed safety, Several accessories are available for this aircraft, It is the user's responsibility to fit only those that do not take the aircraft to go over the allowed limit of the local regulations, never exceeding however the 600 kg (1323 Ibs) MTOW design, considering the weight of the accessories added to the standard versions, the occupant’s weight and that of the fuel embarked. Any and all modifications carried out on any part of the aircraft without ICP written approval lead to the loss of the guarantee and the decay of any responsibility by ICP. Serial number ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009 14-09-54-0353 Rev.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013Savannah™-s 1 merch Ultralight Aireraft Version Pilot Operating Handbook Paage: 6/50 2.2 Meaning of “DANGER, CAUTION AND WARNING” ‘Situations or procedures are described in the manual and are highlighted with the words DANGER, CAUTION OR WARNING. Below is described the ‘meaning of each of these terms: “DANGER: the non observance or inaservance of the corresponding warning can lead to an immediate relevant reduction of the flight safety. -CAUTTON: the non observance can lead to 3 reduction of the flight safety, even If not with immediate effects, but is in any case such to lead to negative effects over the time. -WARIING: the non observance of the corresponding warning although not being strictly related with the safety of the flight is in any case important for the correct use of the aircraft. 2.3 Symbols, abbreviations and glossary CAS —Calibrated Airspeed: it is the speed versus the air, in standard atmosphere and at sea level, corrected by the positioning error of the static port. JAS Indicated Airspeed: it is the speed versus the air, as detected by the air speed indicator. TAS—True Airspeed; it is the correct airspeed at flight level. Va Manoeuvring speed: it is the maximum speed beyond which setting the controls to the end of the travel position would generate excessive stress to the structure of the aircraft. Vee~ Maximurn flaps extended speed: pointed out at the end of the white arc located on the air speed indicator. It is the maximum speed at which the aircraft can travel with the flaps in the fully extends position, Vine — Maximum structural cruising speed: pointed aut by the lower limit of the yellow arc ‘set on the air speed indicator. Itis the speed which must absolutely not be exceeded In turbulence conditions, Vne— Never exceed speed: pointed out by the red line set on the air speed indleator. It is the speed which must absolutely not be exceeded, Vs— Stalling speed (clean); itis the minimum speed at which the aircraft can be controlled with the flaps retracted. This speed is pointed out by the lower limit of the green arc an the air speed indicator, Vso ~ Stalling speed (dirty): itis the minimum speed at which the aircraft can be ‘controlled with the flaps extended. This speed Is pointed out by the lawer limit of the white arc on the air speed indicator. Standard temperature. 15°C (59°F). Serial number ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE? 15.11.2009 14-09-54-0333 Rey.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013Savannah™.§ hiostiee Ultralight Aircraft Version Pilot Operating Handbook Page: 7/50 RPM - Revolutions per minute: it is the engine rotation speed. MAP - Manifold absolute pressure: it is the absolute supply pressure of the alr measured by a probe at the entry of the cylinders and expressed in inch Hg. G- load factor: it is the ratio between the apparent weight and the actual one and it’s an indication of the stress affecting all the flying masses. CG. - Centre of gravity: the point where the resultant of the weight force is applied. ARM - the measure of the longitudinal distance from the gravity centre of any part of the aircraft and the datum. MOMENT - itis the product of any part of the aircraft multiplied by its arm. CG, LIMITS (centering limits) - these are the extreme positions of the gravity centre within which the aircraft can operate for a given weight. 2.4 Conversion factors of the units of measurement 0.54 Knots [iKm/h P [1 Mph 1.61 km/h [im ____—3.28 feet [ifeet | 68.95mbar 51.75 mmHg ‘Speed Distance Pressure 0.0145 PSI limmHg [0.019 PSI Scrial number ‘ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009 14-09-54-0353, Rev.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013Savannah™., Ultralight Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook 3 _ Aitplane and System Descriptions 3.1 Engine The aircraft is equipped with engine Rotax 912 UL or ULS. As far as the limitations in the use of both the engine and the propeller are concerned, please refer to appropriate section in this manual, as well as to the engine manual. CAUTION Because of the continuous issuing of Service Bulletin and Service Information by Rotax, ICP Sil do not intend to forward such information to the owners of Rotax engines any longer. Said information is available on the website www.rotax-aircraft-enaines.com in the “Documentation” section; we also recommend contacting the official Rotax dealer in your country. ICP S.r.|, do not take any responsibility for any damage to people and/or things due to failures in applying Rotax prescriptions. Cooling The water radiator is located under the oll one, Air intakes on the hood ensure the correct Contribution of air to the cylinders. The hot air is let out through the openings present on the rear lower portion of the nacelle and is ensured by the depression generated by the propeller. The cylinder heads are cooled by a cooling liquid circulated by a purposely- allocated engine operated pump. Cooling fluid Glycol+water (50%+50%) or EVANS NPG+ (3,3/3.5 It) CAUTION Water or coolant containing water must never be added to the cooling system! For complete coolant specification see also the Original Rotax Operator's Manual ans Service Bulletins emitted by Rotax. 3.2 Propeller The aircraft features the following propeller: “DUC Helice Swirl”, 3 blades in carbon fiber, adjustable on ground. Addition on price for: “DUC Helice Swirl Inconel”, 3 blades in carbon fiber, adjustable on ground. “Ivoprop”, 3 blades in carbon fiber, electrical variable pitch in flight. 3.3 Fuel and fuel capacity The system consists of two wing tanks of 36 | each, located in the half-wings and of a 6 | collection fue! tank located in the fuselage behind the backseat. The content of the two wing fuel tanks flows into the sump. Serial number 12S ISSUE DATE: 1.2009) 14-09-54-0353 Rev.04 REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013,Savannah™-s | nalish Ultralight Aircraft Version Pilot Operating Handbook Page; 9/50 ‘The three tanks are in polyethylene grid. The one In the cockpit Is provided with drain valye and level gauge connected to a pilot lamp on the instrument panel. The plugs of the wing tanks have a vent tube which communicates to the outside, DANGER TLis recommended NOT to replace the plugs with non original ones. ‘The SHUT-OFF tap in the cockpit excludes all the tanks and is to be tied into the open position, and closed in case of emergencies only by breaking the tie. This In order to prevent any accidental closing during flight with subsequent shutting off of the engine or — worse ~ taking off with the tap closed. The main fuel tanks are provided with visible level gauge. ‘The fuel filters are located in the lower portion of the firewall, in the engine. compartment. The fuel pump operates mechanically by cam contro! and is located on the. gearbox, The auxiliary fuel pump is of the low pressure type with electrical control. Quantity of usable fuel 7 litres (of the 72 that can be embarked) Quantity of unusable fuel 1 litre (oF the 72 that can be embarked) Type of approved fuel Usage/deseription 912 UL/AIF 912 ULS/S MOGAS European standard EN 228 Normal 7 EN 228 Super © EN 228 Super? EN 228 Super plus” EN 228 Super plus? _ ‘Canadian standard CAN/CGSB-3.5 ‘CAN/CGSB-3.5 Quality 1°) Quality 3” US standard ASTM D4814 ASTM D4si¢ AVGAS US standard AVGAS 100LL AVGAS 100LL (ASTM D910) (ASTM D910 1) min. ROZ 90 2) Min, ROZ 95 3) Min, AKI*87 4) Min,AKI 91, Serial number ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009 14.09-54-0353 Revod REVISION DATE: 27.06.2013Savannah"™.§ English Ultralight Aircraft Version Pilot Operating Handbook AVGAS 100LL places greater stress on the valve seats due to its high lead content and forms increased deposites in the combustion chamber and lead secliments in the oil system. Thus it should only be used in case of problems with vapour lock or when other types of gasoline are unavailable, According SI-912-016 R2 emitted by Rotax all engine 912 series are approved for use with E10 (Unleaded automotive fuel blended with 10% ethanol), Engine and fuel system of the aircraft are not been tested with fuels that contains more than 10% ethanol, so they are not allowed to be used. CAUTION For complete fuel specification see also the Original Rotax Operator’s Manual ans Service Bulletins emitted by Rotax. 3.4 Oil Lubrication is ensured by a pump operated by the engine itself, which exercits Pressure on the oil contained in a tank located on the Right side of the engine mounting. After passing through a filter, the oil lubricates the inner portions of the engine and is then sent to the radiator located inside the air intake under the nose fairing for the required cooling. Minimum and maximum quantity of lubricant at takeoff 2 litres — 3 litres Type of recommended oils (Rotax SI-912-016 R2) For use with unleaded fuel or MOGAS Brand __| Description Specification | Viscosity SHELL | AeroShell Sport Plus 4 API SL SAE 10W-40 SHELL | Advance VSX 4 APISG ‘SAE 10W-40 SHELL | Advance VSX 4 APL SG SAE 15W-50 SHELL | Advance Ultra 4 APIS) SAE 10W-40 SHELL | Formula Shell Synthetic blend API SL. SAE 10W-30 MOBIL_| Mobil 1 APLSY/CF | SAE 5W-30 MOBIL | M APISYCF | SAE 1SW-50 MOBIL _| Mobil 1 MX4T APISG/CF | SAE 10W-40 MOBIL _| Mobil 1 V-Twin APLSG/CF | SAE 20W-5O MOBIL _| Mobil 1 Clean 7500 APISM/SL | SAE LOW-30 Yacco _ | MVX 500 Synthetic ‘APIS ‘SAE 10W-40 EWA __| EVVA multigrade oil C52 API SJ/CF SAE 15W-50 Serial number ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 15.11.2009 14-09-54-0353 Rev.04