Sunday 14 August 2016

ZU-CLY FOR SALE:

IKARUS FOX C 22 ROTAX 462 GC

ROTAX 462

Engine Clock: 100 Hours at 20160815 
Air-frame Clock: Same as above
Propeller make and model: 3 bade fiber
Radio: iCom IC-A23 & Headset included.
Hangered: Bundu Airfield @ R750pm 
(would be happy to move to Rosslyn Microlighters or open for discussion)
Always been hangered.
ATF: Current - Expiry 20170817



FOR SALE
100%   R 90,000.00
or 50%   between R30,000 and R50,000  (Terms and Conditions apply)
or 33%  between R20,000 and R40,000  (Terms and Conditions apply)

Christopher Riley
083-2694525
chris@notebook.co.za

ZU-CLY Full view from left front


ZU-CLY Overview 20160812


ZU-CLY Landing Bundu 20160812


ZU-CLY Taking off Bundu 20160812


Thursday 11 August 2016

ZU-CLY Manual

(also see http://www.comco-ikarus.de/Website-Management/UserData/ModuleContents/722/165%20-%20165%20-%2022C_2001_05.pdf)


Handbook of operating limitations and information for Microlight
Zu-CLY






WARNING: this manual is specifically for the Fox C-22, ZU-CLY
Therefore procedures and limits may not be applicable to other aircraft.



Appendix


Description                                                    page


Description                                                    1

Specifications                                               2

Operating procedures                                 3

Operating limits                                            4

Service hints                                                 5

Equipment list                                               6




DESCRIPTION
This Fox C-22 is a strut-braced high wing airplane powered with a Rotax 462 two-cylinder, 2-stroke, water-cooled engine. The engine is equipped with a starter and generator for 12-volt operation. The 12-volt storage battery supplies current for starting and identification lights. The battery is located in the nose of the aircraft
A single control stick is situated between the seats, with the throttle situated on the outer front sides of both seats. The flap handle is situated in the roof between the two seats. The hydraulic brakes, situated on the control stick, control both wheels simultaneously. The wide tread landing gear with rubber cord shock absorbers and the steerable nose wheel provide stability and easy manoeuvring on the ground.
 The instrument panel contains the flight instrument, engine instruments, and hand held radio bracket. The intercom system is located on the floor at the panel base.
The two 25 litre fuel tanks are situated behind each seat. There are no fuel cocks in the system. Fuel pressure is supplied via a mechanical fuel pump situated to the left, rear of the engine. An auxiliary electric fuel pump is also fitted.


FOX C-22 SPECIFICATIONS
H.P. and RPM                                    55 @ -6800
Gross weight                                       450 kg
Empty weight                                      248 kg
Wing span                                           9.6 m
Overall length                                      5.41 m
Propeller diameter                              72”
Take-off run (minimum)                      55m
Rate of climb-sea level ft./min.           1000
Cruising range (miles)                        183 Nautical Miles
Service ceiling                                     12000
Fuel consumption Lt./hr - cruising      15
Fuel capacity, litres                             50
Fuel octane rating                               unleaded/leaded
Tyre pressure                                      1 bar


operating procedures



STARTING:

1.   APPLY CHOKE IF THE ENGINE IS COLD.  (MANUAL CHOKE ON THE CARB.
2.   SET THE THROTTLE TO IDLE POSITION.
3.   TURN “MASTER SWITCH” ON.
4.   MOVE THE MAGNETO SWITCH TO “ON” POSITION
5.   ENSURE PROP AREA IS CLEAR OF PEOPLE; ACTIVATE THE STARTER BY TURNING THE KEY FURTHER TO THE RIGHT.
6.   ONCE STARTED OPEN THE THROTTLE UPTO 1800 rpm.
7.   LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR A FEW 45 SECONDS, SWITCH THE ENGINE OFF & RELEASE THE CHOKE.


PRE-TAKE OFF CHECKS:

1.   ENSURE THAT FLIGHT CONTROLS ARE FULLY OPERATIVE.
2.   CHECK THAT HARNESSES ARE SECURE.
3.   CHECK THE IGNITION CIRCUITS (MAGS) AT 4000 rpm. DROP MUST NOT EXCEED 300 rpm


AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKS:

1.   CLIMBING WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AT MAX. Rpm (6800) IS PERMISSIBLE FOR 5 MINUTES.
2.   OBSERVE COOLANT TEMPERATURES.
3.   LIMITS MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED. 70°C

ENGINE OPERATING PROCEDURES:

1.   FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ENGINE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND SERVICE INTERVALS REFER TO THE ROTAX OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR ROTAX 462 UL




FUEL SYSTEM:

1.   BOTH TANKS FEED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THERE IS NO FUEL GAUGE FITTED.

 COOLANT

1.   COOLANT IS CHECKED BY REMOVING THE RADIATOR CAP AND OBSERVING THE LEVEL.
2.    USE 50% ANTIFREEZE CONCENTRATE WITH ADDITIVES AGAINST CORROSION AND 50% WATER.


OPERATING LIMITATIONS


AIRSPEED:

1.   MAXIMUM SPEED (VNE) 66 Knots (RED LINE)
2.   CAUTION SPEED - LIMITED OPERATION. 55 Knots TO 66 Knots. (YELLOW ARC ON INDICATOR.)
3.   NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS - 25 Knots TO 55 Knots (GREEN ARC ON INDICATOR.)
4.   ROTATE SPEED                                                   25 Knots
5.   BEST CLIMB SPEED                                            43 Knots
6.   APPROACH SPEED:        WITH POWERED      38 Knots
UN-POWERED          43 Knots
7.   STALL SPEED MAX WEIGHT      POWER          28 Knots                     
UN-POWERED          30 Knots
8.   MANOEUVRING SPEED – MAX                          43 Knots
9.   MAX CROSS WIND LANDING                             13 knots
10.BEST GLIDE                                                          38 Knots

TACHOMETER:

1.   MAXIMUM RPM - 6800
(RED LINE ON INSTRUMENT.)
2.   CAUTION RPM - LIMITED OPERATION. 6400 Rpm - 6800 Rpm. (YELLOW ARC ON INSTRUMENT.)
3.   NORMAL OPERATING RPM – 2000 Rpm TO 6200 rpm
(GREEN ARC)




OIL TEMPERATURE:

1.   MAXIMUM COOLANT TEMPERATURE - 80’C
(RED LINE ON GAUGE.)
2.   NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE- 60’- 80’C
1.   (GREEN ARC ON GAUGE.)

WEIGHT:

1.   MAXIMUM CERTIFICATE WEIGHT - 450 Kg

MANOEUVRES:

NO ACROBATIC MANOEUVRES PERMISSIBLE.



Service hints

BATTERY:

THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS LOCATED AFT OF THE FIREWALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, ACCESSIBLE BY REMOVING THE FIREWALL BACK COWLING.

WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS:

USE ONLY GOOD QUALITY SOAP, CLEAN WATER AND CLEAN WATER AND CLEAN SOFT CLOTHS TO CLEAN THESE AREAS. THE USE OF PATENTED CLEANERS IS NOT RECOMMENDED BECAUSE OF THEIR POSSIBLE SOLVENT ACTION ON THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THESE PARTS,




EQUIPMENT LIST:

ALTIMETER
REV COUNTER
COMPASS
AIR SPEED INDICATOR
VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FLIGHT DURATION METER