AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT

CORPORATION

"Dedicated to Preserving a Classic"

OWNERS MANTJAL
FOR

MODEL
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FAA Approved

Airplane Flight Manual

American Champion Model SKCAB

with Lycoming Engine AEIO-360-H1B(180HP)

This manualonly for aircraft

with serialnumbersbeginningwith SA{ 934-03andup.

REGISTRATION NUMBER: D-ERMF

SERIAL NUMBER: 1059-2OOB

THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

AND MUST REMAIN IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.

This AFM distinguishes

FAA approveddatafrom unapproved
dateby noting"FAA
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data. Other information is provided by American Champion Aircraft Corporation as an
portionof themanual.
addendumto the manualand is includp{in theunapproved

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Date: ?f ftüV?fit}'3
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Revision By Pages
Number Descrintion Date ftrected
Retped Manual;AddedHeated
G JKM Pitot Limitations; NoiseLevelsto rt-22-02 All
FAR 36,Append.G;Addedtwo and
threebladedMT Composite
PropellerstChansedRevisionBlock
H JKM ChangedNormal CategoryGross rwl-03 1 , 2 , 5 - 9 , 1 6 - 1 9
WeishtOperationto 1950lbs.
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3.0 Perfonnance
Infonnation..............
3.1 Climh Speed
3.2 ServiceCeiling.........
3.3 AirspeedCorrection...
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1.0 Limitations: Compliancewith this Sectionis Mandatory

1.1 Normal CategoryLimitations

1.1.1 AirspeedLimitations

Calibrated Air Speed AirspeedIndicator

SpeedDesignation MPII I(nots Markins
Maneuverins(Vr) 107 93 None
Normal Ooeratine Ranse 54-t60 47-1,39 GreenArc
Maximum SüucturalCruisine (VNo) 160 139
CautionRanse 160-200 139-174 Yellow Arc
(V*e)
Never-Exceed 200 1,74 RedRadial Line

GreenArc extendsfrom power-offstall speed(Vsr) to maximumsfuctural

cruisingspeed(Vr.ro).

Yellow Arc extendsfrom maximumstructuralcruisingspeedto never-exceed

(VNe). Operatein this rangowith caution,andonly in smoothair.
:peed
Red Radiat Line marksthenever-exceed
speed,which is themaximumsafe
airspeed.

1.1.2 PowerplantLimitations

AEIO.36O.H18
Limits: For all ions.2700RPM (180
9l/96 minimumgradeaviationgasoline
100/130mavbeused100%of thetime
HartzellConstantSpeedHC-C2YR-4CFß C7666A-2
DiameterLimits 72" to74"
PitchSettingsat 30 in. st.low 11.0+ 0.2"high28.0+ 1.0"
Caution:"Avoid Cont.RPM 2600-2700Acro
Propeiler:
(Alternate) MT ConstantSpeedMTV-I 5-B-C/CI 88-34
(2-Blade) DiameterLimits 73" to74"

Propeller: MT Constant
Speed MTV-9-B-C/CI88-18a
(Alternate) or MTV-9-B.C/C188-18b
(3-Blade)
DiameterLimits 73" to74"
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Instrument Markinss
Cylinder HeadTemperature GreenArc 900-5000F
RedRadial 500" F
Fuel Pressure GreenArc 14-45psi
RedRadial 14and45 osi
Oil Temperature GreenArc 1000-2450F
RedRadial 2450 F
Oil Pressr.re GreenArc 60-100psi
Yellow Arc 25-60psi
RedRadial 25psi& 100psi
Tachometer GreenArc 500-2000RPM
(Ilartzell) RedArc 2000-22s0RPM
GreenArc 2250-2700RPM
RedArc 2600-2700RPM
RedRadial 27OORPM
Tachometer GreenArc s00-2600RPM
MT) . RedArc 2600-2700RPM
RedRadial 27OORPM
Manifold Pressure Red Radial 29 in.

1.1.3 Weight and Balänce

Maximum GrossW 1950Lbs.

Center-of-GravityLimits (+14.7in.)to (+18.5in.) at 1950lb.
(+11.5in.)to (+18.5in.) at 1550Ib.or less
ieht line variationbetweenoointseiven.
Datum

Eachoperatormust assurethatthe airplaneis properlyloaded.SeeSection4.0 for

WeightandBalanceprocedures.

1.1.4 Flight Load Factors

Maneuvering I-oadFactorsat I 800 lb. GrossWeight:

Positive: +3.80G

Maximum load factorsfor Normal Categoryoperationareshownby the ends of

the greenarc on the accelerometer.Load factorswithin the yellow arcrangeare
permittedonly in AcrobaticCategory.
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1.1.5 Kinds of Operation
Only VF& dayor night, operationaxeapproved Flight into known icing
conditionsis not approved.

1.1.6 HeatedPitot Operation

WhenPitot Heatis "ON," magneticcompassmaydeviateasmuchas30o. Use
Pitot Heatonly asrequired.

1.1.7 UnusableFuel
Any fuel remainingin the tankswhen fuel gaugereads"E" (Empty) cannotbe
safelyusedin flight.

1.1.8 Placards

In Full View of Pilot:

'Normal CategoryAirspeedLimits

ManeuveringSpeed107MPH (93 Knots)CAS

CrosswindVelocity 20 MPH (17 Knots)"
Demonstrated

"Solo from front seatonly.No acrobaticmaneuvers, includingspins,approvedin normal

category.Day or night VFR operationonly. Flight into knownicing prohibited. To
recoverfrom normal or invertedspin, usefull oppositerudderandneutralizeelevator"
(Standard)

"This airplanemustbe operatedasa normalor acrobaticcategoryairplanein compliance

with the operatinglimitationsstatedin the form of placards,markingsandmanuals.
Markingsandplacards(exceptaccelerometer markings)referto normalcategoryonly.
Seeairplaneflight manualfor acrobaticcategoryinformationweightandbalance
informationandotheroperatinglimitations."

"No Smoking" (WhenAshtraysareNot Installed)

"MagneticCompassMay DeviateAs Much as30" WhenPitot Heatis On."

(WhenPitot Heatis Installed)
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On TachometerFace(HartzellPropellerOnly)
"Avoid. Cont.RPM
2000-2250 All Oper.
2600-2700 Acro Only''

In BaggageCompartment
'oMaximumBaggage100Lbs."

OnForwardLeft SideWindow
"Do Not OpenAbove 130MPH"
"AlternateEmergencyExit Unlatch- PushOut PastStop"

OnFuel ShutoffControl
"Fuel40GalUseable - Down'ON'"

On EmergencyDoorReleaseHandle
"EmergencyDoor Release
Pull Pin - Pull Handle"

Adiacentto Fuel Gauge

"Fuelln Tank WhenGaugeReads'E' (Empty)CannotBe SafelyUsedIn Flight."

Adjacentto StrobeLight Switch

"Tum StrobeLight Off WhenTaxiing in Vicinity of OtherAircraft or WhenFlying in
Fogor Clouds. StandardPositionLightsto beusedfor All Night Operations."

On FrontSeatRearLeg (AdjustableFrontSeatOnly)
o'RearSeatP/N 7-1500or 7-1501andRearControlStickPA{ 4-l7Il Req'dwith This
SeatInstallation."

OnRearControlStick (With AdjustableFrontSeatOnly)

"RearStickPA{ 4-l7ll"

On RearSeatFrontLeg (Vfith AdjustableFrontSeatOnly)

"RearSeatPA.ü7-1500" or "RearSeatPA{ 7-1501(as Appropriate)

1.2 Acrobatic CategoryLimitations

1.2,1 AirspeedLimitations
With the exceptionof the maneuvering speed(Vd, all airspeedlimitationsgiven
in section1.1.1areapplicableto theAcrobaticCategory.For the Acrobatic
Categorythe maneuvering speedis 132MPH (CAS) at maximumgrossweight
(1800lbs.). SinceV6 decreases asoperatingweight decreases, subhact3 MPH
for each100lbs. decrease in operatingweightbelow 1800lbs. (See Section2 .1.8)
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1.2,2 PowerplantLimitations
All Powerplantlimitationsgivenin Section1.1..2areapplicableto the Acrobatic
Category.In addition,the following limitations applyto the Acrobatic Category:
1. MinimumAcrobaticOil: 6 Qts.
2. Avoid ExtendedRight Knife EdgeFlight.
3. Avoid 2600-2700RPM AcrobaticFlight.

1.2,3 Weight and Balance

Maximum GrossWei 1800Lbs.

Center-of-GravityLimits (+13.5in.)to (+18.5in.) at 1800lb.
(+11.5in.) to (+18.5in.) at 1550Ib.or less
ieht line variationbetweenpoints ei

is prohibited.
Carryingof baggageduringacrobatics

Eachoperatorrnustassurethatthe airplaneis properlyloaded.SEesection4.0 for

weightandbalanceprocedures.

1.2.4 Flight Load Factors

ManeuveringLoadFactorsat 1800Ib.GrossWeight:

Acrobatic Positive: +6 G

Gustload factorsarelessthan maneuveringload factors. Maximum load factors

for AcrobaticCategoryoperationareshownby red radiallineson the
accelerometer.The accelerometeris requiredfor AcrobaticCategoryoperations.

1.2.5 Unusablef,'uel
Any fuel tsrnainingin the tankswhenfuel gaugereads"E" (Empty)cannotbe
safelyusedin flight.

1.2.6 InvertedFlight
The inverted-fuelheadertankprovidesfuel for at least2.0 minutesof continuous
invertedflight. As much asoneminuteof positive "g" flight may be requiredto
completelyrefill an exhausted
headertank.
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1,2.7 Maneuvers

Basic AcrobaticManeuversandRecommended
Entry
Speed
Maneuver ArestiSymbol IAS Remarks- AirspeedsI.A.S. MPH
MPH
-) Enter 3.5to 4 G's
Loop 140{' Speedat Top Approx. 40 MPH
{'
Normal- Inverted O.-l.J--t Exit 3.5to 4 G's**
Speed140- 150MPH
Enter +4 G's
Immebnan 145* Speedat Top Approx.50 MPH
Exit +1 G

Enter +4.5G's
HammerHeadTum 140* Speedat Top BeforeTum:40 MPH
Exit +4.5G's** 140MPH

Enterwith Power
SnapRoll o--Y--r- 90 Exit with Power
Nomral & Inverted
*V_l NoFullor Abruptuseof FlightConfiolsaboveVa

Enter with or without Power

ot-.
EnglishBunt \ 70 -3.5 to -4.0 G's** whenPushing
I
t
4-- --, Thru ftom Vertical to lnverted
Exit Inverted140-150MPH*
Enter 180MPHLevelFlight +4.5Pull Up.
Vertical Slow Roll 180* Exit 40 MPHUp PushOver to Level Flight.
Up
"_f Caution:FlightAboveVc (160MPH-CAS)in
SmoothAir Onlv
Enter 60 MPH
VerticalSlowRoll
Down
1 60 PushOver to Vertical Down
Exit 150MPH*
Pull Out 4.5 G's** to LevelFlieht

Slowor BarrelRoll
o+-, -+--.. 1 3 0 UseSmoothApplicationof Conhols
No Full orAbnrptUse of ContuolsAbove V1

Enter70 MPHor SlowerWith or Witlout

OutsideLoop h 70 Power.Push3.5to 4 G's** to InvertedSpeed
(Enterfrom the top) it attheBottom140-150MPH*
Add Full Power,PushUp 3.5 to 4 G' s*t.
Exit Staieht & Level40-50MpH
Enter+4 G's Pull Up, Hold 45" Down Inverted,
Horizontal Eight 140* EnterOutsideLoop 140MPH*-3.5to -4 G's.
Inside- Outside Exit From45oDownNormalFlight- 140MPH

Enter -3.5 to -4 G's

HammerHeadTurn
(InvertedEntry
& Exi0 ";J 140* Speedat Top BeforeTum 40 MPH
Exit FromVerticalDown-3.5 to -4 G's**
to Level Flight Inverted
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Basic ved Acrobatic ManeuversandRecommended

Enüy
Speed
Maneuver Aresti Symbol IAS Remarks- AirspeedsI.A.S. MpH
MPH

11
Recoverwith PositiveMovementoFStiifE-
Spin Stall Neutal Position& OppositeRudderUntil
Nonnal - Inverted RotationStops- ThenNeutral Rudder&
Smoo{hRecovery fromDive to Level Flight.
FreeReleaseat Contol is Not Adequatefor
Recovery.PositiveMovementof Contols by
the Pilot is Requiredfor Spin Recovery.

Note: Referto Section2.1.8for acrobaticoperationprocedures

that applyto all
approvedmaneuvers.

Note: Variationsor combinationsof the abovemaneuvers areapproved,providedthat

thespeedandload factorrimitationsarenot a*;""Jra.

Note: The following maneuversaxenot approved:

(l) Tail Slide
(2) Lomcevak

* No Full orAbrupt useof flight controlsaboveVa

ManeuveringSpeed).
*:h Properuseandapplicationof controlsandmaneuvering load factorsareessential
to speedeontrol' lnproper and/orinadequateapplicationof maneuveringload
factorsmayresultin rapid acceleration
Äulting in unsafeflight situations.

2.0 Procedures
2.1 Normal Procedures

2.1.1 EmergencyFuel pump

The emergencyfuel pumpis usedonly to (r) providefuel pressure priming

for
prior to startin€engineand(2) providefuel piessurein casett.
.ogiorlarirro
pumpfails. The emergencypump shouldbe off duringnormalflight.

2.1.2 Parachutes

Backpackstyleparachutes
maybe usedby removingseatbackcushions.
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The invertedfuel systemconsistsof a 1.5gal.headertank in the forwardcabin

with a standpipeto drawfuelfrom thecenterof the tank. One-half(0.75gals.)of
the tank capacityis useablein invertedflight. The systemis completely
automatic;however,sufficienttime (seeSection1.2.6)mustbe allowedbetween
periodsof continuousinvertedflight to allow theheadertank to refill.

The invertedoil systemconsistof aninverted/uprightshuttlevalve,anoiVair

separator
sanisfslanda systemof interconnectinglines. This systemis
completelyautomatic(seealsoSection2.1.7).

Oil pressuremay be intemrptedmomentarilyin certainaircraft attitudesor during

certaincombinationsof maneuvers.Theseintemrptionsarenormalbut should
not be allowedto extendbeyond15 seconds(avoidextendedright knife edge
flisht).

2.1.4 RotatingBeaconsand StrobeLights

Particularlyat night, reflectionsfrom clouds,hazeor dustcanproduceoptical

illusion andintenseVertigo. Undertheseconditions,rotatingbeaconsandstrobe
lights shouldbe turnedoff prior to entering.

2.1.5 FuelSystem

Thetotal useablefuel capacityis 40 gallons,of which approximately20 gallonsis

carriedin eachwing tank. Thewing tanksareinterconnected both in thevent
systemandthe fuel feedsystem,andmaybe consideredasonetank. Fuel feeds
simultaneously from bothtanksandthetotal fuel quantityin eachtankis shown
by aright andleft tank gauge.Thegaugesaremarkedin fractionsof the total fuel
@,%,%,%, F) andreads"E'(Empty) with unusablefuel in thetanks.Fueltank
capsarenot ventedandmustsealcompletelyto preventa differencein fuel level
betweenthe two tanks.

2.1.6 AlternateAir

Avoid usingaltemateair on theground.With alternateair on, inductionair is not

filteredandabrasivedirt particlesmay enterthe engine.In flight, usealternateair
only whenicing is suspected,i.e.sinceheatcausepartial lossof power,do not use
whenlandingunlessatrnospheric conditionsindicatethat icing is probable,
because fulI powermaybeneededon a go-around.
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2.r,7 coldweatheroperation

For operationalproceduresrelatedto coldweatheroperationconsultthe

LycomingOperatorsManual. Dueto thelengthof oil lines,specialcareshouldbe
exercisedduringstartingto assurethatengineoil pressweis obtainedwithin 30
secondsafterstart.

It is recommendedthat the enginecompartmentbe preheatedprior to startif the

ambienttemperature is below20oF.

2.1.8 AcrobaticOperation

Maneuveringspeed(Ve) is maximumspeed(for anestablished operatingweight)

at which full and/ or abruptuseof the elevatorconholwill not causeload factors
in excessof the +6 G's in NormalOperations or -5 G's in Invertedor Outside
Operations.

Full and/ or abruptmovementof aileronsmaybe usedat speedsup to Va

providedthat the loadfactordoesnot exceed+4 G's or -3.2 G's. Useof ailerons
aboveVa or above*4 G's or -3.2 G's shouldbe smoothandlimited to
deflectionswhich will causea roll ratenot exceedthatroll rateachievedwith full
aileronat Vn.

Caution: Full abruptuseof the aileronswith simultaneous

useof full abrupt
elevatorat VA may produceloadsin excessof designlimits.

PropellerRPM is limited to 2600RPM ma,ximumduringacrobaticmaneuvers.

For soloacrobaticoperations,determinethattherearseatfolding backhas

restrainercablesto preventbackfrom foldingcompletelyfonvardandinterfering
with rearstick movement.Ascertainthatall looseor hangingobjects,including
unusedseatbelts,areremovedfrom the aircraftor aresecuredto prevent
movementin flight.
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2.1.g pre-Ftightcheck(seepaget4)

1) a. Releasecontrols.
b. Checkignition switches"OFF."
c. Checkfuel quantityon fuel gauges.
d. Fuel valve "ON."
e. Inspectseatbelt for condition.
*f. Securerearseatbelt, shoulderhamessandall otherlooseor hanging
objectsif not in use.
g. Emergencylocatortransmitter- armed.

2) a. Checkright wing root coverfor security.

b. Checkaileronfor freedomof movementandsecuritv.
c. Checkwing & skutsfor generalcondition.

3) a. Checkright main wheelforproperinflation.

b. Visually checkfuel quantity,thencheckfiller capsecurity.
c. Checkpitot-statictubefor stoppage.
d. Checkif pitot heatis functioningif goinginto know_MC.

4) a.' Checkoil level andsecure.dip stick. Inspectenginecompartment

for
generalcondition,fuel leaks,oil leaks,etc.
b. On first flight eachday,drainfuel from gascolator.
c. Checkthat the oil dip stick accessdooris properlylatched,
d. Checkwindshieldfor cleanness.
e. Checkprop for nicksandprop spinnerfor security.
f. Checkprop bladeshanksfor evidenceof excessivebearinggreaseleakage.
g. Checkair filter for cleanliness
andsecuriry

5) a, Checkleft mainwheelforproperinflation.
b. Checkleft fuel tank quantity,andthencheckfiller capsecurity.
c. Inspectstall warningvanefor freedom
d. Inspectfuel vent for stoppage.

6) a. Checkwing root coverfor security.

b. Checkaileronfor freedomof movementand security.
c. Checkwing & strutsfor generalcondition.
* Determine that the rear seat folding back has restainer cables to prevent back from foldi"g
completely forward and interfering with rear stick movement.
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b. Inspectbottom of aircraft for generalcondition.
c. Inspectright staticport for stoppage.

8) a. Checktail surfaces& bracewires for generalcondition.

b. check controlsurfacesfor freedomof movementandsecurity.-
c. Checktail wheelsecwityandproperinflation.
d. Inspectleft staticport for stoppage.

Pre-FlightInspection(SeePage9)

2.1.10Pre-StartCheck

1) Seatbelts- Adjust andsecure.

2) FuelValve handle- "ON".
3) Brakes- Testandset.
4) Radiosandelectricalequipment-,,OFF".
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2,l.ll EngineStart

1) Mixture - "Rich".
2) AlternateAir - cold.
. 3) Throttlecrackedopen.
4) Prime - asrequired.
5) Propellerarea- clear.
6) Masterswitch- "oN".
7) ignition switches- "ONf'.
8) Starterbutton- *Start".(releasewhenenginestarts)
9) Oil presswe- check.

2.1.12Cockpit Pre-Flight

1) Cabindoor- latched.
2) Flight controls- Checkfor freedomandoperation.
3) Trim tab - take-offsetting.
4) Flight instrumentsandraäios- se1.

2.1.13E[gine Run-Up

1) Throttlesetting- 1800RPM.
2) Magnetos- check
(200RPM mar<imum drop- 50 RPM max. differentialbetweenmags.)
3) AlternateAir - Checkoperation.
4) Engineinstruments- within greenarc.
5) Propellercontrol- Checkoperation.(Constantspeedpropeller)

2.1.14Take-Off

1) AltemateAir - cold.
2) Throttle- full open.
3) Mixture full rich. (or asrequiredby field evaluation)
4) Engineinstrumentswithin greenarc.
5) Propellercontrolfull increase- RPM (Constantspeedpropeller)

2.1.15 Climb (Normal)

1) Throttle- tull open.

2) Mixture - rich ör leanedasrequired,
3) Engineinstruments- within greonarc.
4) Climb speed- Bestrateof climb.
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1) Power- asdesired.(2550RPM mö(.)

2) ElevatorTrim - adjust.
3) Mixture - Leanto bestpowerwrth7s%poweror less.
4) Engineinstuments - within greenarc.
5) AlternateAir - asrequired.

2,1.17Landing Check-List

1) Mixture - rich.
2) AltenrateAir - checkoperationandreturnto cold.
(Unlessicing conditionsexist.)
3) Propellerconhol - full increaseRPM.
4) Airspeed- 75-80mph.

2.1.18BalkedLanding (Go Around)

1) Throttle- tulIopen.
2) AlternateAir - cold.
3) Airspeed75 mph.
4) Trim - Re-Set.

2.l.lg After Landing

1) AltemateAir - cold.

2.1.20 Shut Down and SecuringAircraft

1) Parking- into the wind ifpossible.

2) ParkBrake- set.
3) Radiosandelechicalequipment- "OFF".
4) Mixture - idle cut-off @ulledtulIout).
5) Ignition andmasterswitches- "OFF".
6) Controllock - secureseatbelt aroundfront controlstick.
7) Flaps- tulldown.
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2.1,21NoiseCharacteristics

The noiselevel for this airplane

measuredin accordance with FAR 36, I All Propellers: 76.79dBA
ix G at full throttle,2700RPM.

No determinationhasbeenmadeby the FederalAviation Adminishationthat the

for
or unacceptable
noiselevelsof this airplaneareor shouldbe acceptable
operationat, into, or out of, any airport

2.2 EmergencyProcedures

2.2,1 EngineRestart

Caution: If propellerceasesto tum, divingwill not causewindmilling.

Fuel starvationmay occur aftet aseriesof invertedmaneuverssincethe header

tank may havehad insufficienttime to refill. (SeesectionL2.6)

Check:
1) AssumeERECTFlight Attitude
2) Throttle-%Forward
3) Mixture - Full Forward
4) Propeller- Full Forward
5) FuelValve - On
6) EmergencyFuel Pump- On
7) Magnetos- On
8) Master-On
9) Starter- Engageif Windmill RPM is Insufficient

2.2.2 AlternateAir

in manifoldpressure),
If inductionice is indicated(gradualdecrease usefull
alternateair until all ice is dissipated.

2.2.3 FueI PressureLoss

For fuel pressurelossor fluctuation,turn "ON" the EmergencyFuelPump.

2.2.4 EngineFire (Ground)

1) Mixture - idle cut-off.

2) Fuel valve off.
3) Master& magnetoswitches- OFF.
4) Cabinheateroff,
5) Extinguishwith fire extinguisher.
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2.2.5 Engine Fire (In Flight)

1) Fuelvalve - OFF.
2) Masterswitch - OFF.
3) Cabinheaters- OFF.
4) Accomplish emergencylanding andevacuateaircraft.

2.2.6 Electrical SystemMalfunction / Fire

The ammeterindicatescurrentto or from the battery.

A steadydischargeon the ammeterindicatesan inoperativealternatorsystem.

Turn off unnecessary electricalequipmentto reducebatterydrain. Masterswitch
may be turnedoff to conservebatterypowerif necessary.

Indicationof electricalfire(s)maybe wispsof smokeo4the smellof hot or

buminginsulation. Shouldan electricalfile develop,the followingproceduresare
recommended:

1) Masterswitch"OFF".
2) All electricalswitches"OFF".
3) Oprn air ventsor windowsOI\LY if absolutelynecessary
for ventilation.
4) Proceedto thenearestsuitableairportfor landing.

lf electricalpoweris necessary
for safetyof flight underthe aboveconditions,the
following proceduresarerecommended:

1) Disengage andisolateeachpowercircuit.
2) Engageeachcircuit separately.Allow sufficienttime to analyzefor faulty
operation.
3) Whenfaulty circuit is identified,disengage
faulty circuit.
4) Properlyfunctioningcircuitsmaybere-engaged.
5) Land assoonaspracticablefor repairs.

2.2.7 EmergencyExits

The right cabindoorcanbe removedby releasingthe upperwindow latchesand

pulling the safetypinandthenpulling uponthered emergency doorreleasehandle
andpushingdoor awayfrom aircraft. If necessary,exit maybe madefrom left
sideof aircraftby openingleft window. Forceforwardportionof windowpastits
hingestopsbypushingout on forwardwindow frame.
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ACAC - Addendum

Model 8KCAB with

Lycoming EngineAEIO-360-H1B(180 HP)

Recordof Revisions

LET By Description Date PagesAffected

A JJB Retyped Addendum, Updated for 10-23-03 All
1950lbs GrossWeisht

3.0 PERFORMAIICE INFORMATION

3.1 CLIMB SPEEDS

BestRate-of-ClimbSpeedat SeaLevel: 82 MPH (71Knots)CAS

BestAngle-of-ClimbSpeedat SeaLevel: 58 MPH (50Knots)CAS

BestRate-of-ClimbSpeedDecreasesI MPH per 2000ftGainof Pressure

Altitude.
BestAngleof Climb SpeedIncreases
1 MPH per 1500ftGainof Pressure
Altitude.

3.2 SERVICE CEILING

ServiceCeiling: 16000ft

3.3 AIRSPEEDSYSTEM CALIBRATION

Indicatedairspeed(IAS) is identicalto calibratedairspeed(CAS) from stall up to 140

MPH. Fromthis speedthe followingcalibrationexists.

IAS (MPH) cAS (MPH)

140 139
1s0 t48
160 158
170 t67
180 185
200 194
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4.0 LOADING INFORMATION

Weight and balancedata is preparedindividually for each airplane. Proceduresusedin

this sectionhave been approvedby the FAA.

ACAC Addendum Page 3 shows the moment and loading envelopediagrams applicable
to the 8KCAB. A weight and balancereport containing the airplane empty weight,
moment, and the approved equipmentlist is attachedto this manual. Theseitems are
explainedbelow.

4.1 MOMENT AND LOADING

The loading envelope shows the allowable limits of the total airplane moment from the
minimum weight to the maximum grossweight. The moment diagram gives the moment
contribution of the pilot, passenger,fuel, oil, and baggage. To find the moment
contribution of a 1001bpassenger,move vertically upward along the weight scaleto
1001bs.,move horizontally to the passengerline, the moment contribution is read
vertically downward from this point, i.e. 4500lbs.

To determineif a particular weight configuration is acceptable,find the total weight and

the total moment by summing the contributions of each component,including the empty
airplane (oil moment is negative and must be subtracted). On the loading diagram, locate
the intersectionto the horizontal total weight line and the vertical total moment line. If
this intersectionlies within the envelope,the configuration is acceptable.
(ACAC Addendum Page 4)

Note the distinction of normal and acrobaticcategory areas. Acrobatic category

operationsare prohibited outside of the acrobaticcategory envelopeand at total weights
above 1800 lbs. Referencesection 1.2 of the aircraft flight manual for aerobaticcategory
limitation.

4.2 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

The weight and balance report give the official aircraft empty weight, empty moment,
empty CG, and useful load. The empty weight includes unusablefuel and undrainable
oil. (ACAC AddendumPage3)

4.3 EQUTPMENT

Each item installed on the airplane at the time of weighting is marked with and X on the
equipmentlist. The weight and moment are of eachitem are also shown. The
accelerometeris required for acrobaticcategory operation only. (ACAC Addendum
Pages5-9)
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WEIGHT AI\D BALAI\CE WORI(SHEET

Model Number 8KCAB (180 HP/CS Prop)

Serial
Number:
IdentificationNumber:
Date:
Signed:
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Aircraft Leveling Means: Drop plumb line from wing leading edge
i
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so that it is 12.18 inchesforward offront face fuselage wing strut
,1
195 ----------------i fitting.

WeightActual: 1324

1. Left WheelWeight: 625 lbs. RightWheeI Weight: 621 lbs.

2. Tail WheelWeight 78 lbs.
3. TotalAircraftWeight(Full Oil): 1324 lbs.

c.c.= ( 195in.x 7 8 lbs. ) + l.öl ln 13.31 inAft L.E.

1324 lbs.
WEIGHT (lbs.) ARM (in.) MOMENT (in. lbs.l

Aircraft Weiehtwith Full Oil 1324 13.31 t7622.44

SubtractDrainable Oil (of l9 lbs. 5 lbs. is undrainable) -14 -)+ +476

Fuel(HeaderTank)
Add 0.75GallonsUnuseable LÄ< - l J -58.5

Fuel(WineFuelTanks)
Add2.25GallonsUnuseable +13.5 +26 +35I

TOTALS 1328 XXXXX l 8390.94

AircraftEmptyC.G. 13.85in. aft datum
NormalCategoryUsefulLoad 622 lbs.
AcrobaticCategoryUsefulLoad 472 lbs.

Datum:Wing LeadineEdse

]ENTEROF GRAVITY LIMITS:

NORMAL CATEGORY (+ 14.7in.) To (+ 18.5in.) At 1950lbs.
ACROBATICCATEGORY (+ 13.5in.) To (+ 18.5in.) At 1800lbs.
(+ I1.5in.) To (+ 18.5in.) At 1550lbs.or less
pointsgiven.
Straightline variationbetween

FORMACAC-78-8
L O AD I N GSC H E D U L E8 K C A B (1 8 0 H P /CS PROP)

MOMENTDIAGRAM

M O M E N T_ l O O OI N L B

Add wetghts ond moments of itsms ln MOMENT DIAGRAM to oirplone empty weight ond moment. (negotive oil moment) Locote
interecction of totol wcight ond momsnt on AIRPL{I.,IE EIWELOPE.
LOAOING Any point sithin thc cnvclopc mcets oll boloncc rcquircmcnts.

2000

1900

1800

m 1700
J

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F 1600
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3 rsoo AIRPI.ANELOADING
ENVELOPE
1400

1500

25 30
MOMENT _ l OOO IN LB
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4.6 EOUIPMENTLIST
Suffix Letterson ItemNumbers:
R: Requiredfor FAA Certification

S: StandardEquipment

A: OptionalEquipmentNot Required

o: lacing Standardor RequiredItem

ITEM
NO. X DESCRIPTION DRAWING WT. LB ARM.IN

IR X Engine,Lycomins AEIO-360-H I B 7-r502 301.00 -38.36

20 Propeller. Hartzell HC-C2YR-4C FFC7 666 A-2 4-20r0-l 62.00 -) i.5u

30 X Propeller, MT 2-Blade MTV- I 5-B-C/C I 88-34 (ilSpinner) 4-2010-4 52.00 -s7.50

40 Propeller,MT 3-BladeMTV-9-B-C/C 188-l 8b (dSpinner) 4-2010-5 66.00 -57.50

)S Spinner.Hatzell 836-52 4-20t0 4.63 -58.83

6R X Propeller Governor 4-2010 2.50 -22.00

7R X Control, Propeller Governor 4-2010 2.50 -5.00

8R X Pump.EmergencyFuel 7-1s02 2.00 -23.40

9R X Oil Cooler 7-1502 2.95 -27.18

l0R X Filter,IniectorAir 7-1517 0.50 -43.00

llR X Tachometer,Reading 7-ts24 0.66 -3.40

t2R X Gauge, Combination Manifold/Fuel Pressure 7-1s24 l.l9 -6.69

l3R X Altimeter-Sensitive 7-1524 0.50 -3.30

14R X Indicator, Airspeed 7-1524 0.50 -3.00

l5A X Rate of Climb 7-1524 0.50 -3.00

l6A Turn & Bank (Needle Ball) 7-1s24 2.00 -3.00

t7A X Turn Coordinator 7-1524 1.00 -3.00

l8A Artificial Horizon 7-tt2s 2.19 -3.00

l9A Directional Gwo 7-tt2s 2.63 -3.00

204 SuctionGause 7-1125 .0.22 -3.00

2lA VacuumPump 7-1125 2.81 -3.00

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ITEM #
X DESCRIPTION DWG WT. LB ARM.IN

22P. X Accelerometer 7-1524 0.50 -3.00

23R X Gause. Oil Temperature 7-1524 0.57 13.00

24F. X Gause.Oil Pressure 7-t524 0.35 -2.80

25R X Gauge.Ammeter 7-1524 0.26 -3.00

261^ Ensine Hour Meter 3-1354 0.80 -3.00

274 Clock. Davtron 7-1524 0.25 -3.00

281^ OutsideAir TemperatureGauge 7-1415 0.11 -8.00

29R X Comoass.Airoath 4-1736 0.77 -4.00

300 Compass.Vertical Card 4-1736 0.77 -4.00

3lA Cvlinder Head TemperatureGauge CI-1 1.29 -3.00

321l CarburetorAir Temoerature

Gause CI-I r.29 -3.00

334 Exhaust Gas TemperatureGauge CI-I 0.50 -5.00

34Ä' Electronics International SmartscanSR-8 CI-I 2.00 -5.00

354 Electronics International EAC- I CHT/EGT/OAT CI-I 1.00 -5.00

36R X Stall Warnins 4-1401 0.85 1.74

370 X Starter. Skvtech 7-1502 8.00 -44.44

38R X Alternator 7-r502 10.63 -48.36

39R X Voltase Reeulator 7-1502 0.50 -22.40

40R X Batterv Installation -RG25 Concorde 4-1',782 27.50 86.00

4tA X CabinLisht 7-1524 0.57 24.00

42F. X Tail Lieht 7-1487 0.41 202.80

43R X Landine Lieht 7-1517 0.47 -52.32

44R X Wine Tip Strobe 3-1517 2.5 t7.62

45R X PositionLishts--Wins 3-tst2 0.50 t7.62

46R X BrakeCvlinder.GrovePN 6750-5 4-1624 t.00 -19.63

471^ X Wheel Pants(ClevelandWheels) 4-1474 10.00 2.00

48R X Wheel& Brake,Cleveland40-28,30-l9a(bothsides) 7-1307 13.94 2.44

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ITEM #
X DESCRIPTION DWG WT. LB ARM,IN

49R X Tire & Tube,6.00x6x4Ply TypeIII (bothsides) 7-1307 18.50 2.44

50R Tailwheel-S cott 3200 4-1080 7.80 193.33

5lo X Tailwheel - Alaskan Bushwheel 3200A 4-1080 8.00 t93.33

52R X SeatInstallation, Front Adiustable 7-1499 t5.63 t't.25

53R X Seat Installation. Rear 4-1708 13.63 48.63

540, SeatInstallation.Wide Rear 4-1709 18.44 48.63

554 X Rear Heat 7-1478 2.25 -6.55

56R Hooker Harness.Front (Standardbelt) 7-1499 2.50 18.25

57R Hooker Harness,Rear (Standardbelt) 4-r708 2.50 47.63

580 X Hooker Harness,Front (Competition) 3-1660 7.50 t8.25

590 X Hooker Harness,Rear (Competition) 3- I 660 7.00 47.63

60R X Careo Net 3-1475 0.50 62.00

6lA X Cabin Speaker 7-1415 r.36 35.00

621. X Microphone Telex Tel-66T Front 2-2078 0.38 11.00

631^ X Glider Tow 7-1143 4.00 I I 1.00

641^ Landins Gear StepsL/R 3 - l5 5 9 1.50 2.00

654 Fire Extineuisher 7-1415 5.38 -5.30

664 SeaplaneCorrosionProofing CFP-2 5.00 92.00

674 X RemoteOil Filter--Airwolf 4-2026 4.00 -24.00

684 X Aileron Spades 3-1669 2.25 46.00

694 X SpeedFairines 4-2025 1.00 12.18

704 External Battery Charger 3-1694 0.25 23.40

7rA X Power Receptical 4-2043 0.25 -5.00

724 Tanis Heater 7-1502 1.60 -4t.22

73p' X Antenna, Transponder 0.50 -3.00

744 Antenna,Broad Band (Com #l / GPS) 4-1631 1.00 92.00

751^ X Antenna,Broad Band (Com #l ) 4-r631 0.50 92.00

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ITEM #
X DESCRIPTION DWG WT. LB ARM,IN

761I Antenna, Broad Band (2ndCom) 0.50 64.00

77p^ Antenna. Nav Meridan OD-l 3-1542 1.50 101.00

784 X Antenna. GPS 0.50 9.50

79/i Antenna, Marker Beacon 050 -3.00

804 X Encoder-Sandia SAE5-35 4-2036 0.70 -5.00

8lA X ELT-ACK E.Ol 3-1689 3.30 68.38

821^ ELT-AmeriKins 3-1689 3.00 68.38

834 Flitecom 403 Intercom 7-1524 1.00 -5.00

844 X PSE PM3000Intercom 7-1524 1.00 -5.00

854 Intervox Nat Intercom 7-1524 1.90 -5.00

86A PSE PM 6000 Audio Panel 4-2036 1.90. -5.00

87/^ Kins KX155Nav/Com 4-2036 s.30 -5.00

884 King KY 97A Com 4-2036 2.82 -5.00

894 King KT 76A Transponder 4-2036 2.00 -5.00

90A Kine KLX 135,{GPS/Comm 4-2036 5.00 -5.00

9lA Kins KI208 Nav Head 4-2036 1.00 -5.00

921^ Kins KI209 Nav Head 4-2036 1.00 -5.00

934 KinsKMD 150GPS 4-2036 -5.00

941^ Garmin GNC 250XL GPS/Comm 4-2036 3.18 -5.00

954 Garmin GNS 430 GPS/CommA.lav 4-2036 4.00 -5.00

961. Garmin GI 106A Nav Head 4-2036 1.00 -).UU

971. GarminGMA 340AudioPanel 4-2036 1.50 -5.00

984 Garmin GTX 330 Transoonder 4-2036 3.00 -5.00

99Ä^ X Garmin SL40 VHF Comm 4-2036 2.10 -5.00

1004 X Garmin GTX 328 Transponder 4-2036 3.00 -5.00

10lA Electronics International FP-5 Fuel Flow / Pressure CI-I 1.30 -5.00
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ITEM #
X DESCRIPTION DWG WT. LB ARM.IN

t020 Electronics International M- I Manifold Pressure CI-1 1.00 -5.00

1030 ElectronicsInternationalOPT-l Oil Pressure/ Temp CI-1 1.50 -5.00

1030 ElectronicsInternationalVA-lA Volts / Amps CI-1 1.50 -5.00

1040 Electronics International R- I Tachometer CI-1 1.50 -5.00

1050 ElectronicsInternationalUS-8A Ultimate Ensine Analvzer CI-I 2.50 -5.00

1064 ElectronicsInternationalASC-5A Altitude Alert / Super CI-I 1.00 -5.00

Clock

l07A Rear BaggageDoor 3-1711 5.50 75.00

r080 X AluminumMain LandinsGear 7-1559 30.00 0.0

l09s SteelMain Landins Gear 7-1307 42.00 0.0

I l0A Lo-Voltase Warnine Lieht 2-23r7 0.25 -5.00

lllA X Air Gizmos Mountins Rack 4-2036 0.20 -5.00

tt2A Micro DvnamicsVG's 1.00 2.00

I l3A PSE PCD 71OO-I INTERCOM CA-I 2.20 -5.00

1140 EDM-930 Ensine Data ManagementSvstem 7 - 15 8 0 3.00 -5.00

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AI\,IERICA}I CIIAMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONVII
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) SERVICINGREQUIREMENTS

\ .GII{E COWLING

Thetop halfof thecowlingcanbe luickly removedfor inspectionor maintenance

by simplyrernovingscrewsfrom
thelower cowling andliftingthetop cowl free. To removethelower cowl oncethe top is removed:

l. landingtightwiresat theright sideof thecowlfromthefirewall.

Disconnect .

2- Removescrews(10)&om rearedgeofcowl.

3. Pull cowl slightlyforwatdanddowa.

of mwl is in reverse
. krstallation orderofreäoval.However,wheninstalling,lower'cowllu,insure,that.the
rubberduct
which connectsthe air filter to air intakermanifold
is installedevgEthe:connecting:flange.';,V/heri"iiistalling
upper
cowl,becertainrubberized clothis in correctpositionto sealenginebaflesto the cowl.

BIRATGsERvtcINe
To fill and/orbleedthebrakesysteiqremovethe rubbercapfrom thebleedervalveon the bottomof thebrake
assembly located.onthegearleg at thea.xleattachment.Turnthevalveopenandconnecta pressure brakebleeder
te-thevalve..Fillbrakeuntil fluid runsout of the overflow.tubes located.'on.theunderside'of
the.ftselage
cabin
s ,ion. . Continueto fill until the brakepedalpressureis firm.. Closebleeder-valveon,the brakerassembly
before
disconnectingthe hoseof th pressure pot.,Eachbrakeis filledseparat'ely';.'..:,Use.onlj;
Mll-H'5606.hydrauliofluid.

instructions,
For complete,iservicing referto theDecathlonServiceManual.

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 A]\{ERICAI{ CIIAMPION AIRCRAFT
SUPERDECAUTLON (8KCAB) FOREWOR

FOREWORI)

This manualhasbeenpreparedto inform the pilot of featuresand systemsincorporatedinto the SuperDecathlon.

SuperDegattrlon LycomingAEIO-360-180IIP ConstantSpeedPropeller

The SuperDecathlonhasbeengiventhe FAA Civil Aircraft Tlpe Designator8L30.

Recommended dperatingproceduresandperformancedataareprovidedsothat ma:rimumutilizationcanbe obtained

withthe utmost of safety,eccinomyand serviceability.

It is stronglyrecommended that the pilot be familiarwith the airoraftandthismanualprior to flight. It is considered.

'
mandatorythat the pilot familiarizehimselfwith the EmergencyProceduresSectionprior to flight.

This manual only to the aircra$-asindicatedon the coverpage. Useoithis manualwith other aircraftis not
"ppfiet
. recommended.

s manlal doesnot replacethe FAA ApprovedAirplaneFlightManual. If an inconsistency

existsbetweenthe
manuals,the FAA ApprovedAirplaneFlight Manualis to be the authority

The wogds"WARNING," "CAUTION," and'NOTE areusedthroughoutthe manual"withthe following definitions:

WARNING

An operatingprocedure,practiceor conditiorl etc.

which mayresultin injury or fatality,ifnot carefully
observedor followed.

CAUTION

Ar operatingprooedure,practioeor conditio4 etc.

which if not strictly observed;may damagethe aircraft
or equipment,

NOTE

An operatingprocedure,practiceor condition,etc.
which is essentialto emphasize.
LOG OF REVISIONS
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sr.rPER
DECATHLON
(sKCABl'

LOG OF'REVISIONS

1-13-04
.ABIJ OF CONTENTS A}{ERICA}I CFIAMPIONAIRCRAFT
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB)

TABLE OT CONTENTS

I
SECTION OPERATING
LIMTTATIONS..:...............;........;.;..;......i.
1-1

sEcfioNtr EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES...::...:
...,,....-....s::
.......2=L
.

SECfiONm NORIv{ALOPERATINGPROCEDURES........................
3-l

IV
SECTION FLIGIITPERFORT\{ÄNCE............:.................................
4-l

SECTIONV WEIGHI ANDBALAI{CE ...........

5-1

SECTIONVI AIRCRAFTAND SYSTEMS 6-1

DESCRIPIION,...............

SECTION
VII SERVICINGREQUIREMENTS....:.......... .....7-L

'his
manualis current-asof its issuedateandwill be revisedasnecessaryby ServiceLetterspublishedby American
)harnpionAircraft Corporation. ServiceLettersaredistributedto AmericanChampionAircraft ownersby request.
lyou do not receivetheseServiceLetters,you mustconsultwith AmericanChampionAircraft Corporationfor
forrnation concerningthe revisionstatusof this manual.Changes to the manualshouldbe installedandthe Log Of
.evisionsupdatedimmediatelyafter receiptof suchrevisions.The manualshouldnot be usedfor operationalpulposes
nlessit is maintainedin a currentstatus.

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AI\{ERICAI{ CI{AMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONI
SUPERTDECATHLON (8KCAB) OPERATINGLIMITATIONS

SECTIONI
OPERATING LIMITATIONS

IhTDEX

GENERAL........:........ ..............
1-1

ATRSPEED
LIMIT4TIONS..,........i.............. .............
1-2

LIMITATIONSAI{D NSTRUMENTMARKINGS.........
POWERPLAI{T 1-3

AI.ID,BALAI'ICE
TVEIGIIT LIMITS............... l-4
.....-.....

TLIGIITLOAD,FACTORS ......1-4

KINDSOFOPERATION...........

IINUS$LE FIJEL.......

IN\IERTEDFLIGIII...

N4ANEU\aERS..,............ ..............,..

REQUTRED
PLACARDS..............

GENERAL

Thissectionlists all powerplantandairframeoperatinglirnitationsfor theSuperDecattrlon.Theselimitationsare

instrumentcolormarkings
alsoindicatedin the aircraftin the form of placards, andin theFAA Approved
FlishtManual.
Tt*t

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SECTIONI AMERICANI CHAMPION AtrTCRÄIIT
OPERATINGLMMATIONS sr.lPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

NOTE

Limitationsare applicableto both Normal and AcrobaticCategory

exceptwheredesignated asapplyingto only onecategory.

Airspeed CAS Airspeed

Desigration (MPII) IndicatorMarkine
Never Exceed (VNe) 200 RedRadialLine

CautionRange 160-200 Yellow Arc

Ma:<imumStructuralCruise(VNo) 160 Endof GreenArc

Nonnal Operating Range s4-t60 GreenArc

Maneuvering(Va)
NormalCategoryat 19501b 107 None
AcrobaticCategoryat 18001b 132 None

NOTE

CAS - Calibratedairspeedis indicatedairspeedcorrectedfor position

and instrumenterror

IAS - Indicatedairspeedassumes
zeroinstrumenteror

VNe- Maximum safeairspeedwhich is not to be exceeded

at anytime

Vno - Not to be exceededexceptin smoothair andthenonly with caution

Va - No fullor abruptlongitudinalcontrolmovementsallowedabovethis airspeed

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AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTION I
sItpER DECATHTON(8KCAB) OPERATINGLIMITATIONS

.,OWERPLANT LIMITATIONS AI\D INSTRUMENT MARKINGS

Model SuperDecathlon

Engine AEIO-360-H1B
Propeller Hartzell ConstantSpeedHC-C2YR- 4CFß C7666 A-2
MT Constant SpeedMTV-I 5-B-C/C188-34
MT Constant SpeedMTV-9-B-C/CI 88-18
Fuel, Minimum OctaneRating 100/ 130
(ApprovedFor ContinuousUse)

Tachometer(PJIO
Normal Range (Green Arc) 500-2000,2250-2600Hartzell
500-2600MT
Avoid ContinuousOperation(RedArc) 2000-2250 HartzellOnly
Avoid AerobaticOperation@edArc) 2600-2700
Maximum (Red Radial Line) 2700
('F)
)ylinderHeadTemperature
NormalRange(GreenArc) 90-s00
Maximum(RedRadialLine) 500

Oil Temperature(oF)

Normal Range(Green Arc) r00-245

Maximum(RedRadialLine) 245

("F)
Oil Pressure
NormalRange(GreenArc) 60-100
Caution(Yellow Arc) 2s-60
Maximum(RedRadialLine) 100
Minimum (RedRadialLine) 25
(PSI)
Fuel Pressure
NormalRange(GreenArc) r4-45
aximum (Red Radial Line) 45
Minimum (Red Radial Line) T4

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SECTIONI AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
OPERATINGLIMITATIONS SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB)

WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS

Model SuperDecathlon

MaximumGrossWeight 1950lb NormalCategory

1800lb AcrobaticCategory
Centerof GravityRange
Normal Category +14.7to +18.5at 1950Ib
+11.5to +18.5at 1550lb or Less
StraightLine VariationBetweenPointsGiven
AcrobaticCategory + 13.5to + 18.5at 1800lb
+11.5to +18.5at l550lb or Less
StraightLine VariationBetweenPointsGiven
Patum Wing Leading Edge

FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS

Category toad FactorLimits Aceelerorneter

Marking,

Normal,1950Ib Positive+ 3.8 GreenArc

Negative- 1.52 GreenArc
1800Ib
Acrobatic. Positive+ 6.0 Red Radial Line
Negative- 5.0 Red Radial Line

NOTE

Maximum load factorsfor Normal Categoryoperationsare shown

by the endsof the greenarc on the accelerometer. Load factors
within the yellow arc up to the red radial lines arepermittedonly
in theAcrobaticCategory.

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STJPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) oPERATINGLTMTTATTONS

UNUSABLE FTIEL

Any fuetremainingin thetankswhen.fuelgaugereads"O" or "E' (empty)canno3

safelybeüsedin flight.

AorobaticCategory',-- Theinvertedftel headertankprovidesfuelfor approximatd2.Ominutesof

continuous invertedflight...'The minuteof
headertank.willautomatica{y;fe.fll'.d-g{-eppfeäin+lely:pne
uprieht,straightandlerel flight.

-I}IVERTED ELIGHT

AcrobaticCategory-- The.headertankprovides:fuel
for appiöximatdl:ritwo'minüteSiöf,,tjontinuous
. inverted.Minimumoil pressure
Monitor.oilpressure'while
inverted"flight. is 60 psi.

WARNING

Fuelstarvation mayoccuraftera seriesof inverted

maneuvers sincetheheadertankmayhavehadinsufficient
timeto refill.

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SECTIONI AIvIERICAI{ AIRCRAFT
OPERATING LIMTATIONS SUPER DECATELON (8KCAB)

1VIANEUVERS (Referto SectionIII BeforeAttemptingManeuvers)

Maneuvers' Recommended
Entry Speed
(rAsryIPrD
SuperDecathlon
Loop (Nor.malor Inverted) 140
Innnelmann 145
HammerheadTurn 140
Hammerhead Turn 140
(InvertedEntry& Exiü
SnapRoll (Normalorlnverted) 90
EnglishBunt 70
Vertical1/2 SlowRoll Up 160
VerticalSlowRollUp 180
VerticalSlowRollDown 60
Slow or Banel Roll 130
OutsideLoop @nterFrom the Top) 70
HorizontalEight(Inside- Outside) 140
Spin(Norrnalor Inverted) Stall

NOTE

Variationsor combinationsof theabovemaneuvers providedthat the

areapproved
speedor loadfactorlimitationsarenot exceeded.

WARNING

Tail slidesandLomcevaks
(tumblingmaneuvers)
arenot approved.

No full or abruptuseof flightcontrolsis permittedabovemaneuvering

speed.

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AIdERTCANCI{AMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONI
sLPER DECATTTLON(8KCAB) OPERATINGLIMITATTONS

EQI]TREDPT,ACARDS

SeeFAA ApprovedÄrptaneFligilt Manualfor placardsrequiredin a specificaircraft. The following placards

representa qpical airplane.

In Full View OfPilot

NormalCategoryAirqpeedLimits
Maneuvering
Speed 107MPH( l: Xnots) CAS
Demonstrated Velocity- 20MPH (17Knots)
Crosswing

SoloFromFrontSeatOnly. No AcrobaticManeuvers, IncludingSpins,ApprovedIn Normal Category.

Day Or Night\IER OperationOnly. FlightInto KnownIcingProhitited.To RecoverFrom NormalOr
InvertedSpi4UseFull OppositeRudderandNeutralizeElevator.

ThisAirplaneh{rst Be OperatedAs aNormalOr AcrobaticCategoryAirplane,InCompliance

With The
LimitationsStatedIn TheFoqr Of Placards,
Operating Markings,.AndManualsr Markings:AndPlacards
(ExceptAccelerorneterMartings) ReferTo NormalCategoryOnly,,
$ee,AirplaneFlightManual
For
.AcrobaticCategoryInformatio4YfeightandBalance.InformatiorU*nd,OtheriOperatinglimitations.

NO SMOKING
not installed)
(whenashtrays

OnTachometerFace

Avoid2000-2250
HarLzeLl Only
Oper.
Continuous

In BaggageCompartment

ManimumBAGGAGE100Lbs.

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SECTIONI A}4ERICAT{CITAI\dPIONAIRCRAFT
OPERATINGLIMITATIONS SUPERDECATTTLON(8KCA)

BEQIIIRED PLACARDS (cont'd)

OnForwardLeft SideWindow

Do Not OpenAbove130MPH

AlternateEmergencyExit
-
ünlatch Force FonvardPortionPastSlop

On Fuel Valv.,e,Control

Fuel
40 CratUseable
Down *Olf'

'OnEmergencyDoorReleaseHandle

EMERGENCYDOORRELEASE
PULL PIN -..--+ULL HANDLE

AdjacentTo Fuel Gauge

FuelIn TankWhenGaugeReads"E' (Empfy)

CannotBe SafelyUsedIn Flight

AdjacenlTo StrobeLight Switch

WARNING
Turn OffStrobe LightsWhenTaxiingIn
VicinityOf OtherÄiroaft, OrDuringFlight
Tkough Cloud,Fog orHaze.

PositionLightsTo Be OnFor All

Standard
NightOperations.

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 " .'SECTIONI
AMERTCA}ICIIÄMPIONAIRCRAFT
(8KCAB) OPERATINGLIMTATTONS
I*ODECATHLON
.6QUIRED PII\CARDS (cont'd)

On Front SeatRearLeg(A{ipstable,Front
Seat)

RearSeatPA.IT-1500 Or
7 -1501/lnd RearControl
stick PA.I 4-17ll Req'd.
With This Seathstall.

On Rear Control Stick

RearStickP/t.I4-1711

On Rear SeatFront I*g

Rear SeatP/II 7-1500

or

Rear SeatPAI7-1501

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A}4ERICAI.I CITAMPION AIRCRAFT SECfiONtr
SUPER"DECATHLON (8KCAB) EMERGENCYPROCEDIIRES

SECTIONII
'
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EMERGENCYPROCEDT]RE

INDEX .

GENERAL......................:.......... ........,.-2.1
ENGINEFIREDURINGSTART..... ...2-2
ENGINEEIREINFLIGIIT .........,.,....2-2
ELECTRICALFIRE ......i.......... ..........2-2
ALTERNATOR/ ELECTRICALFAILURE ,...,... 2-3
ENGINEFAILUREON TAKEOIT.......... ..,.......2.3
ENGINEAIRRESTART......... .......,...24
PARTIALPOWERLOSS/ ROUGHRUNNING.............. ....24
"ABNORIvIAL
:OIL PRESSURE/ TEMPERATURE INDICATIONS..... 2-4
LOSSOFPROPELLER CONTROL ...2-5
PRECAUTIONARYLA},TDING APPROACH ,.....2.5
FORCEDLAIIDTNG(COMPLEIEPOWERTATLURE),..... -.. :........-.. 2-6
DrTCHING................;...............................,................
..........2-6
STATIC SYSTEMFAILURE
SE\IERETURBULENCE....,......... ...........:.....
......2-7
STALLS.. ..........2-7
.................
sPrNs.."... .........2-8
INELIGIITOVERSTRESS............. ...,2-9
EMERGENCYE)üT /BAIL OUT......... .........,....2-9

GEN-ICRAL

This sectioncoverstherecommended procedures

to followduringemergency andadverseflight conditions.As
it is not possible
to defineeverytypeof emergency is
thatmayoccur,it the pilot'sresponsibility
to.usesound
judgementbasedon experience andknowledge thebestcourieof action.
of theaircraftto determine

NOTE

Att airspeeds
in thissectionareindicated (IAS),unlessstatedotherwise.
airspeeds

Familiuizationandpracticeof anyemergency procedure mustbe doneunderthesupervision of a qualifiedflight

instructorundercarefullycontrolledconditions.Referto SectionIII priorto performinganymaneuvers.

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. SECfiONII A},IERICA}IcI{AMPIoNAncnArr
EMERGENCYPROCEDURES SUPERDECATTTLON (8KCAB)

ENGINE FIRE DI'RING START

Ifthe fire is believedto be confinedto intakeor exliaustsystem(resultofflooding.engine):

' :
1) Continuecrankingenginewith starter.
zi Mxture Control.foiB CUT-OFF.
3) Tluottle - FULL OPEN.
. 4) Inspectaircraftthoroughlyfor damage andcauseprior to restart.

If fire persists:oris not limitedto intakeor exhaustsysteni:

1) Mxture Control- IDLE CIIT-OFF

2) FuelShut-OffValve- OFF.
3) ElectricalandMagnetoSwitches- ALL OFF.
4) Exit Aircraft.
throughthebottomofthe nosecowlor tkoughthecowl accessdoor.
5) Directfire extinguisher

ENGINE F'IREIN FLIGET

1) Mxture Control:IDLE CUT-OFF

2) FuelShut-OffValve- OFF.
3) ElectricalandMagnetoSwitches- ALL OFF.
4) CabinHeat - OFFFront andRear. .:
5) Use handfire extinguisherif available,
6) Land immediately using'ForcedLandingProcedures".

ELECTRICAL F'IRE

An electricalfire is usuallyindicatedby an odor of hot or burninginsulationandwispsof smoke.

1) ElectricalSwitches- ALL OFF (leavemagnetoswitchesON).

2) fur VentsAilindows- OPEN only if absolutelyneoessary
for smokeremovaland ventilation.
3) Use handfire extinguisherif availableandnecessary.
4) If fire continues,landimmediately.

If fue/smokestopsandelectricalpower is requiredforlhe remainderof the flight,'turnthe masterswitch ON, , ,

followedby the desiredcircuit switch. Allow a minutebetweenturningon eachswitchin'order that the faulty
circuitmaybe locatedandswitchedOFF.

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A}4ERICA].I CTIAMPION AIRCRAFT S-ECTIONtr
SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB) EMERGENCYPROCEDURES

ALTERNATOR / EI,ECTRICAL FAILURE

An alternator&ilure is indicatedby a steadydischarge

on the ammeter.
-:
1) lvlasterSwitch- CYCLEin attemptto resetthe overvoltagerelay.
.2) If excessive
batterydischargecontinues,turn OFFall nonessential
electrical
equipmentto conslrvebattärypower.
3) Landali soonaspracticalasthebatterywillfirmishelectricalpoyeS,for
ai..'
limitedtime only.

If onlyonecircuit(e.g.Radio)appea^rs
to.beinoperativgresetcircuit'breaker.

NOTE

Engineoperationis unaffected system

electrical
by a complete failurewith the
exception
of theenginestarter.

ENGINE FAILIiRE ON TAKEOFF

* sufficientrunwayremains:

1) Throttle- CLOSED.
2) Landusingbrakesasrequired

If airbomeandinsuffficientrunw.ay themestfavorable
remainsfor landing,sel'ect landingareaahead.Attemptan
enginerestartif altitudepermitsusingENGINEAIRRESTARTprocedures.

If no restartis possible, areausingFORCEDLANDINGprocedures.

landin preselected

WARNING

Maintainflyrngspeedat all timesanddo not attemptto turnbacktowardstherunway

unlesssufficientaltitudehasbeenachieved.

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SECTIONII AI\4ERICA}.ICI{ÄMPION AIRCRAST
EMERGENCYPROCEDURES DECATTILoN(8Kc1l)
SUPER

ENGINE AIR RESTART.

1) MaintainAirspeed; E0MPH minimumrecommended.'

2) EmergencyFuelPump - ON.
3) Alterste Air - FULL HOT.
a) lvfxture ; FULLRICH oTLEA}IEDasrequiredat highaltitude.
5) SuelShut-OffValve- CIiECK ON.
Q MagnetoSwitches- BOTII ON (Up).
7) P.roBeller Control- FULL INCREASE
Ai ItrÄtart not possiblgchangethrottle,mixturgprimersettingsin attemptto restart.
9) I$llow'Torced LandingProcedure"'ifunable to restart.

NOTE

in flightif theenginehasstopped
.Theenginestartermaybe engaged windmilling.

PARTIAL POWER LOSS/ ROUGE RUNNING

1) Followtheengineairrestartprocedures
2) Landassoonaspracticalusing'?recautionaryLanding procedures.
Approach"

Obstructionofthe engineintakeair maybe indicatedby a gradualpowerloss. Altemateair shouldbe appliedto

the hot positionand tift in that positionaslong asthe obstructedconditionexists.

ABNORMAL OIL PRESSI'RE / TEMPERATIIRE INDICATIONS

Oil pressureand temperatureproblemsareusuallyrelatedwith on affectingthe other. Before any drasticaction

is taken"crosscheckother engineinstrumentsandcontrolsettingsin attemptto determinethe sourceof the
problern.

High oil temperatureis generallya resultof lossof oil, overheating(noteCHT if available)or a malfunctioning
oil coolerby-passvalve. If the situationremainsunchecked, oil pressureusuallydropsresultingin possible
enginedamage.Power shouldbe reducedwhile maintainingcruiseairspeed; placembture inFULL RICH
positionandland as soonas praotical

Little or no oil preszureis usualiycausedby a failedprgssurereliefvalve,pumP,lossof oii, clogged oil line; high
oil temperatureor a defectivegaüge.A landingshouldbe madeas doonaspracticalusinga minimum power'
Plana'?recautionary LandingApproach"ascompleteenginefailureis possibleat anytime.

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 CIIAMPIONAIRCRAI'T
A]VIERICAT"{ sFcrroNtr
SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB) EMERGENCYPROCEDIIRES

ALTERNATOR / ELECTRICAL FAILI]RE

An alternatorfrilure is indicatedby a steadydischargeon the ammeter.

1) tvfasterSwitch- CYCLEin attemptto rqsetthe overvoltagerelay.

.2) If exeessivebatterydischargecontinues,turn OFFall nonessential
electrical
equipmentto conservebatterypower.
3) Landas_soon aspracticalasthebatterywillfirnish etectrica[power,for
a;.
lirnitedtime orrly.

If onlyonecircuit (e.g.Radio)appearsto.beinoperativgresetcircuit'breaker.

NO13

Engineoperationis unaffectedby a completeelectricalsystemfailurewith the

exceptionof the enginestarter.

ENGINE FAILIIRE ON TAKEOFT'

- sufficientrunwayremains:

1) Throttle- CLOSED.
2) Landusingbrakesasrequired.

If airborneandinsufficientnrnrryay
remainsfor landing,selectthemgstfavorable
landingareaahead.Attemptan
enginerestartif altitudepermitsusingENGINEAIRRESTARTprocedures.

If no restartis possible,
landin preselected FORCEDLANDINGprocedures.
areausing

WARNING

Maintain flyrng speedat all times and do not attemptto turn backtowards the runway
unlesssufficientaltitudehasbeenachieved.

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AI\,IERICA}TCIIAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONtr
SUPER.DECATTTLON (8KCAB) EMERGENCYPROCEDURES

LOSS OF PROPELLER CONIIROL

In the eventof lossof oil pressureto the propellerand/orpropellergovernor,thepropellerwill automaticallygo

to theLOWRPMposition Thethrotttemaybeusedwith cautionasnecessary to climbor maintain.le.yel
flight.
A precautionary.landing shouldb.eryde assoonaspractical .j i
PRECAIITIONARY IÄNDING APPROACE

A precautionarylandingapproachshouldbeusedwhenever power,isistill'available;;butramomptete.power
failure
. is considered
imminent.:Maintain.a nonhalrtocernainsr.ellitvithiglrgllding
higherandcloser.patternthan distance
ofthe intendedtouch downpoint. Usethe normallandingprocedures.rür:ailöitiön:-.

1) Airspeed- 75MPHrecommended (70MPH minimum).

2) Throttle- CLOSEDwhenin glidingdistanceto runway.
3) PropellerControl- FULL INCREASE.
a) Rateof DescentasRequired,
Süpthe Aircraftto Increase

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 SECTIONtr AI\dERICA}I CITAMPION AIRCRAFT
i EMERGE:I{CYPROCEDURES SUPERDECATHLON (8KCA})

FORCEDLANDING (CompletePowerFeilure)

. glide speed. Bemain. within

If the enginecannot be restartedin flight, trim the aircraftto the recommended
gltdingdistanoeofthe intendedpoint of landing.Maintaina higherandcloserpatternthannormalrhaking
' .allowanceforwind.

Additional altitude canbe lost by slippingthe aircraft. Diving the aircraft in attemptto lose altitude will only
. ,iricreasethe*gquired landingdistance.

1) Äirspeed - Maintain 75MPI{

2) lvfixture - IDLE CUT-OFF.
3) Ftrel Shut-OffValve - OEF.
4) Master Switch- ON.

6) Attempt to positionthe aircraftapproximately1000feet abovegroundlevel (AGL) over the intended

point of landingor 500 feetwhendownwingandabeamthe intendedpoint of landing.
7) Electrical Switches- ALL OFF.
8) OnFinal Applbach- Airspeed75 MPH (70 MPHrniriimum).
9) Tguchdownwith minimumairspeed(threepoint full stall)if landingon roughterrain.

NOTE

If necessary,
after aircrafthascometo a completestop,removeandactivatethe
emergencylocatortransmitterfrom the,aircraft.f,or
increased
transmittingßnge:

DITCHING

Shouldit becomenecessary to makea forcedlandingoverwater,follow the'Torced LandingProcedures"in

additionto the following:

1) CabinSideDoor - JETTISON.
2) Land into wind if high winds areevidentor parallelto swellswith calmwinds.
3) Contactthe water with a nosehighattiflrde.
4) DO NOT STALL prior to touchdown.
5) After comingto completestop-E)CT AIRCRAFT.

NOTE

Aircraftcannotbe depended
onto providefloatationaftercontacting
the water.

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AIyIERICAII CIIÄMPION AIRCIL{FT SECTIONtr
SUPER DECATHLON (8KCAB) EMERGENCYPROCEDURES

STATIC SYSTEM FAILI}RE

A rnalftnaion'in the staticsystemwill aff'ectthe Sirspeed,

altimeterandverticalspeedindicatorandrnaybe a.
resultof anobstructed staticopening" An alternatestaticsourcecanbe providedfrom withinthe cabinby
breakingtheglassin the airspeed,altimeteror rate of climbinstrumentface, .,' t

W^q,nfrrntC .

With analtematestaticsourceprovidedfromwithinthö'öabin'rubtra*approxirnätely
' . 65.feetüom indicatedaltitudeand10MPII fromindicated.airspeed-.

SE\IERE TTJR3ULENCE '

In severeturbulence do not exceed107mphIAS. Maintaina constant

noseattituderatherthanflyingby
referenceto the altimetelandairspeed
indicator

STÄLLS

TheSuperDecatfrlon
stallcharacteristics
areconventional.
Thestali.warning,hsrn,willlpieöbde-.the
stallby
5 -{0 MPII depending
ontheamountofpowerused.Thereis verylittle aerodynamic
buffetingprecedingthe
s.

Aileroncontrolin'apoweron stallis marginal...Large aileroadeflectionsnrvill:.aggravate.arneanstalled.condi

andtheuseis not+öcömmended to maintainlateral.control.Therudderis veryeffectivefor maintaining lateral
with the aileronsplacedin theneutralposition.'To recover'from
controlin a stalled?cci'ndition a"stall,pioceedas
follows:

1) LOWERNOSEandaddFULL POWERsimultaneously.
2) Usetherudderto maintainlateralcontrol.

WARNING

Do not allowaircraftto stallunlesssufücientaltitudeexistsfor saferecovery..

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SECTIONII AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
EMERGENCYPROCEDI.JRES SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB) ^

SPINS

Normal or invertedspinsareapprovedin the aircraft whenflown in the acrobaticcategory. Spinsareprohibited

in thenormalcategory.Usethe followingrecoveryprocedurefor a normalspin.

WARNING

Do not allow aircraftto spin unlesssufficientaltitudeexistsfor saferecovery.

1) Throttle- Closed
2) Ailerons-NEUTRAL POSITION
3) Rudder- FULL DEFLECTIONin theoppositedirectionto therotation
4) Elevator-POSITIVE FORWARD TO NEUTRAL (freereleaseof the elevatorcontrolis not
adequatefor recovery)
5) Rudder- NEUTRALVF, whenrotationstopsandpositivecontrolandflying speedis restored
6) NoseAttitude- RAISE smoothlyto level flight attitude
7) Throttle- only afterrecoveryfrom diving attifude,thenasrequired

Usethefollowing procedurefor invertedspins

1) Throttle- Closed
2) Ailerons-NEUTRAL POSITION
3) Rudder- FULL DEFLECTIONin the oppositedirectionto therotation
4) Elevator-POSITIVE REARWARD TO NEUTRAL (freereleaseof the elevatorcontrolis
not adequate for recovery)
-
5) Rudder NEUTRALZE whenrotationstopsandpositivecontrolandflying speedis restored
6) NoseAttitude - RAISE smoothlyto normaluprightlevel flight attitude
7) Throttle- only afcerrecoveryfrom diving attitude,thenasrequired

WARNING

During the spin recovery,the airspeedwill build very rapidly with

a noselow attitude. Smoothbut positiverecoveryform the dive is
importantto avoid an overspeedcondition. Do not use fuIl or
abrupt elevator control movementsafter recovery to avoid a
secondarystall-spin.

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\Iyt.b,RTCAf.{C.bIAMPION AIRCRAFT
EMERGENCYPROCEDURES
UPERDECATHLON(8KCAB)

LIGHT O\TER,STRESS

h inflight overstresscanoccurif öitherairspeedand/orloadfactorlimitsareexceeded or if controlsare

(70-qqMPID to a.zuitable
Jr"*6. Aerobaticsshouldbe terminatedimmediately.Fly at a reducedairspeed
*uke largecontrolmovemenfor *bj:1 the air-sraft to
*aing point. DO NOT underanycircumstances,
*g'toadings abovethairequiredfor straightandlevelfliehqandgentleturns' After landing,the
,aAflfi"rf
;;.ft shoutdbe inslectedfor damageby a qualifiedmechanic prior to the nextflight.

CMERGENCY E)CTT/BAIL OUT

1) Tlrottle - CLOSED
zi Ieuisonthe Door.
f; Usethe cabindoorframefor support.Dive straightout and_sli$htlyaftof thewing struts-
+1 UseIeft sidewindowasalternateexit ifyou areunableto exitthroughthe door. Forceforward
portionof windowpaststopto openasalternate exitwindow.
familiarize
5) barachute- Openiämediately*h.n clearof aircraft(preflight,and yourselfwithoperating
procedures beforethe flight).
of theparachute

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A}{ERICATVCIIAMPIONAIRCRÄFT
SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB) N.RN,'ALoPERArrN"-fJfS?

GE}TERAL

This sectioncoversall recommendednormal operatingproceduresusing a checklistformat whenever possible

with additionalinformationif further explanationis required.

, NOTE

All airspeeds
in this sectionareindicated (IAS),unlessstatedotherwise.
airspeeds

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 ATüERICAI.I CIIAMPION AIRCRAE
NORIvIAL OPERATING PROCEDIJRES SUPERDECATHIöN (8KCAB

PREFLTGET INSPECTION

shoutdbecondustedprior to eachflight. Theinspectionis brokendownby area;the

The followinginspection
followingcirclednumbersconelatewith thosepresented
in Figure3-1.

This checHistemphagizes areasof importance.I{owever,the Breflightinspectionshouldalso consistof a

thoroughlook at the airsraft
forgeneralconäitionandainrorthiness. .

@ cabin
a) CabinDoorandRelease Mechanism - CHECKconditiorlsecurity.
b) night Controls- CIIECK&eedomofmovement.
M.gnrto and.Electrical,Switchps- OEF(checkoperationof lightsif requiredand stallwarning'
"j systemwith respective switchesON).
d) Fuel QuantityCrauge - CIIECK
- --- quantity.
1-------r-
-
ej ruet Sirut-otrValvi oN.
f) SeatBelts- CHECKCONDITION,SECURErearbelt andharness if not in use.
g) EmergencyLocator -
Transmitter ARMED
h) Before AerobaticFlights,RemoveLooseArticlesandEqtiipment- insurethe cabinis clean.

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sEcTIONItr CT{AMPION.äIRCRAFT
AIVIERICAT{
': SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB)
NORIvIALOPERAT-INGPROCEDIJRES

PREILIGHT INSPECTION (cont'd)

@ Rishtwing

a) UftngRootFairing andCneentrouseRoof : CIIECKsecure.

- CIIECKcondition'fteedom
U) .q,ileron ofmovemänt,security. ..
-
c) WingTip urd Light CHECKcondition.
d) Dudry preflightinspeotion
performedby pilot

dentsandotherdamage.
1) krspectthe front andrearli$ strutsfor straightness,
3) Checkstrut drainholesto insurethattheyarenot pluggedandthe strutsdo not containwater.
3) If eitherofthe abovecönditionsis found contactanauthorizedaircraftmechanicto determine
aircraftairworthiness.

e) Tie-Down- REMO\IE.
f) Fuel- CIIECK quantity,capsecure

@ RightMainGear

a) Chocks- REMOVE. ,-
b) Tires- CIIECKconditioqinflation.
c) Brakes- CIIECKcondition,leakage.
d) WheelFairing- CIIECK condition,security.

@ NoseSection

a) Windshield - CIIECKconditiorqcleanliness.
-
b) Oil CHECKquantity,dip sticksecure.
c) Fuel- DMIN gascolator andsamplefuelfor contaminationandcolor,CIIECKleakage.
d) EngineCompartment - CIIECKcondition,leakagqetc.
e) CowlingandInspectionDoor - CIfiCK conditioqsecurity.
f) PropellerandSpinner- CIIECKcondition,security.
g) AirFilter - CHECKcondition.'
h) Landinglight - CHECKcondition.

@ Left MainGear: Sameasrightmaingear.

@ Leftwing

a) Sameasright wing in addition.

b) FuelVent - CIIECKunobstructed.
c) StallWarningVane- CIIECK fteedomof movement.
d) Pitot Tube- CIIECKto insureit is unobstructed.
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AI\4ERICANCIIAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONItr
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) NORIVIALOPERATINGFROCEDURES

^ .c{EtrLIGET INSPECTION (cont' d)

@ Fuselage(teft Side)

a) Fabric- CI{ECKconditiorloil, batteryäcidleakaggetc.

b) Windows- CIIECK conditioqcleanliness, conditionandsecurity
c) FuelBetlyDrain: DRAIN, CIIECK andsamplefuel for contaririnätion
andcoton
-
d) RadioAntenna(s) CHECKsecure.

@ Empennage

a) HorizontalStabitizerandBraceWires- CHECKconditiorqsecurity.
b) VerticalStabilizerandTail Light - CIIECK condition.
c) Elevator,Trim Tab andRudder- CIIECK condition.
d) TailWheel- CI{ECK condition,inflatioq security.
e) Tie-Down- REMO\E.

(RightSide)
@ Fuselage

a) Sarneasfuselage
left side(no fuel drainon rightside).

COLD WEA'TEER OPERATIONS

Thefollowingoperating
practicesarerecommended
for coldweatheroperations
ftelow 20dF).

Enginepreheat(if aircraftis not kept in a heatedhangar): Prior to starting,the enginecompartment shouldbe

preheated.
thorougfrly Shouldmoisfurebepresent in theoil or breathersysterqpreheating
will assurethat iceis not
blockingpassages or lines.Thepreheat is bestaccomplished with a largevolumeofganq air (200"F maximum)
directedinto theenginecompartmenitfuough theoil access door. Thispreheatshouldbecontinuedlong enough
to assurethat the oil andbreathersystemcomponents havebeenthoroughlyheated.Thispreheattime will be
dependent upon the volume andtemperature of thepreheatair.

Careshouldbetakenduringpreheatingthatthepreheatair is ng1above200' F asmanycomponents

in the engine
or
cornpartrnent the cowlingmaybe damaged or scorched.

It is importantto usethg properviscosityengineoil andrun the enginesufficientlylongto btittg the engineoil

ternperatureandpressure to the normaloperatingrange.Undersomeextremewinterconditions,oil temperature
maynotindicate ontheoil temperaturegaugeuntilaiöorne;it is veryimportantthatoil pressure
be withinthegreen
arcpriorto run-upandtakeoffregardless Thisis particularly
of oil temperature. importantasthe Decathlonutilizes
the Ctuisteninvertedoil system.This systemhaserternaloil supplylines. Coldoil will not circuiatewell in cold
s andotherengineparts,sotheflow oioil fromthe engineru*p tiooughtheexternalhoses,and components of
theCluistenSystem will be severelyimpededuntilthe oil,theengineandall externalsystemparts arewarrnedup.

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NORI',fALOPERATINGPROCEDURES SUPERDECATTTLON(8KCAB)

COLD WEATHER OPERAfiON (cont'd)

]
ft is recommended thatthe25-houroil changeintervalbeobserved andthattheoil andbreatherlines
be checked
accumulation
for moisture duringthe oil that
recommended
change.It is'also aninspectionbe.madefor moisture
accumulation at five to ten operatinghourintervals.See.Section.VII
for maintenancedetails.'

BEFORE STARTING

1) SeatBelts/ ShoulderHarness- FASTENEDandadjusted.

2) Fuel Shut-OffValve- ON.

3)'Brakes- SET.

.4) ElectricalSwitches- Ofi.

5) CabinDoor - CLOSED(windowsasdesired).

Q FlightControls- CHECKfor freeandcorrectmovement.

7) Radios- OFF.

Setthe parkingbrake by depressingthe brakepedalsandpulüngthe parkbrakeknob locatedunder the far right

sideofthe instrumentpanel.

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 CHAMPIONAIRCRAFT
A1\,IERICAI.{ SECTIONM
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) NORIy{AL OPERATING PROCEDURES

r dEFI;IGET INSPECTION(cont'd)

@ Fuselage(Left Side)

a) Fabric-.CI{ECKconditioqoil, batteryäcidleakaggetc.
b) Windows- CIIECK condition,cleanliness,conditionandsecurity
c) Fue[Belly Drain: DRÄIN, CIIECK andsam.ple fuel for contariiination
andcotor:
-
d) RadioAntenna(s) CIIECK secure.

@ Empennage'

a) HorizontalStabilizerandBrace'Wires - CHECKcondhioqsecurity.
-
b) VerticalStabilizerandTail Light CIIECK condition.
c) Elevator,Trim Tab andRudder- CIIECK condition.
d) TailWheel- CHECKcondition,inflatiorqsecurity.
e) Tie-Down- REMO\IE.

(RightSide)
@ Fuselage

a) Sarneasfuselage
left side(no fuel drainon rightside).

COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

practicesarerecornrnended
Thefollowingoperating (below20dF).
for coldweatheroperations

Enginepreheat(if aircraftis not kept in a heatedhangar): Prior to starting,the enginecompartment shouldbe

preheated.
thorougtrly Shouldmoisturebepresent in theoil or breathersysteq preheatingwill assurethat iceis not
blockingpassages or lines.The preheatis bestaccomplished with a largevolumeof garnaair (200" F ma"ximum)
directedinto theenginecompartment'tlrough theoil access door. Thispreheatshouldbecontinuedlongenough
to assurethat the oil andbreathersystemcomponents havebeenthoroughlyheated.This preheattime will be
dependent uponthevolumeandtemperature of thepreheatair.

Careshouldbetakenduringpreheatingthatthepreheatair is gol above200"F asrnanycomponents

in the engine
or
cornpartment the cowlingmaybe damaged or scorched.

It is importantto usethq properviscosityengineoil andrun the enginesufficientlylongto bring the engineoil

ternperatureandpressure to the normaloperatingrange.Undersomeextremewinterconditions,oil temperature
maynotindicate ontheoil temperaturegaugeuntilaiöorne;it is veryimportantthatoil pressure be withinthegreen
arcpriortorun-upandtakeoffregardless Thisis particularly
of oil temperature, importantasthe Decathloriutilizes
the Cfuisteninvertedoil system. This systemhasexternaloil supply lines. Coldoil will not circulatewell in cold
s andotherangineparts,sotheflow oioil fromtheenginesumpthroughtheexternalhoses,and components of
trreCfuistenSystem will be severelyimpededuntilthe oil,theengineandall externalsystemparts arewarmedup.

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 SECTIONItr CHAMPION ATRCIIAFT
AN,IERICAI.T
NORIVfAL OPERATING PNOCEPI'RES SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

COLD \ilEATHER OPERAfiON (cont'd)

ft is recommended thatthe 25-houroil changeintervalbeobserved andthattheoil andbreatherlines

be checke'd
for moistureaccumulation duringthe oil change.It is'alsorecomrnended
thataninspectionbe madefor moisture
' accumulation at five to len operatinghourintervals.See.Section.VII
for maintenancedetails.'

BEFORE STARTING

1) SeatBelts/ ShoulderHarness- FASIIjNED andadjusted.

2) Fuel Shut-OtrValve- ON.

3)'Brakes- SET.

.4) ElectricalSwitches- OFF.

5) CabinDoor- CLOSED(windowsasdesired).
.-.
6) FlightControls- CIIECKfor freeandcorrectmovement.

7) Radios- OFT

Settheparkingbrakeby depressing
thebrakepedalsandpullingthe parkbrakeknoblocatei underthefar righq
panel.
sideofthe instrument

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 CIIAMPIC'N AIRCRAFT
AI\4ERTCAb{
SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB) NoRtfAL.PERA*NG'"ä"H?HS

JTARTING

1) AirplanePreflightInspection- COMPLETE.
2) CabinDoor- SECURED
3) SeatBeltsandShoulderElarnesses -FASTENEDandadjusted or'SIOWED.
1) Fuel Shut-Offt'alve - ON.
s) Brakes SET.
-
o PropelteiControl- FULL INCREASE.
1) AlternateÄir- Cold.
8) Electrical,andRadio'Switches- OFF.
e)' MasterSwitch- ON.
'19)Engiriekime (asrequired)
a) Mixture-FULLRICII.
b) Throttle- ll4 to ll2 inchOPEI.{.
U."rical FuelPump- ON.untitftel prdszureis indicated,thenOHF.
"j
11) Mixture- IDI-E CUT-OFF.
12) Throttle- 112to 1 inchOPEN.
t3) MagnetoSwitches-BOTII ON.
14) InsrrePropellerandPropellerBlastfuea is CLEAR
15) Starter- ENGAGE,releasea$erenginefires.
f O Lfixture - FULL RICH afterenginefues.
7) Throttle- 1000to 1200RPM
18) OilPressure- CIIECK mustindicatepressure within30 seconds ma<imum.
19) ElectricalandRadioSwitches- AS DESIRED

The amountof firel primingwill varywith eachengineandtemperature

condition.If the engineis warnl littel or
no primeis required
CAUTTON

Do not overprimedueto theresultingfire hazard.

To clearan enginethathasbeenfloodeddueto excessive

priming,proceedasfollows:

1) ElectricalFuelPump- OFF.
2) Mxture - IDLE CIIf-Off.
3) Ttrrottle- FULL OPEN.
4) MagnetoSwitches- OFF.
5) Starter- ENGAGEfor severalpropellerrevolutions.
Q Repeatnormalstartingprocedures
usingno prime.

CAUTTON

durationmaximum
Limit theuseof thestarterto 30 seconds
with a two minutecoolingoffperiodbetweeneachstarierengagement.
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S.bUrlUN III AI,IERICAI{ CIIAMPION AIRCRAEI
NORl,4t o?ERATING PROCEDURES SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB:

STARTING (cont'd)

WARNING

Do not attemptto turn overand/orstarttheengineby:hurd:untesS.,

you havehadpropbrinstructionandexperience. 'If pullingthe propeller -
throughby handis,necessary, be surether.nasterandmagnetos'are'irth'e"'
OFFpositionandihe throttleclosed.Elavea pilot at the controlsand
chocldtiedownthe aircraft.Whenpullingthepropellerthroughby hand,
treatit asif theignitionsrvitchis turnedon. A looseor brokengroundwire
on eithermagnetocouldcausetheengineto fue

TA)il

Taxi operationsduringhighwindsrequiresthe conventional -With a headwir r

use:of,,the,',flight:contiols.r
headwin4 placethecontol stickfull aft andinto thewind.'With atail'wind'br;quartering
quartering tail wind, use
the oppositepiocedures,The useof the.wheelbrakesin conjunction with the'rudderwill'assistthe pilot in
maintainingdirectionalcontrol.

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AIüERICAI{ CT{AMPIONAIRCRAFT m
sEcTroN
SUPERDECAffILON (8KCAB) NORIVßL OPERATING PROCEDURES

. FORE TAICEOFF

l) Brakes- SET.
2) night Controls- CHECKfreedom of movement,properoperation.
3) -
ElevatorTrim SETtakeoffposition
4) - CIIECK andSET.
FligtrtlnstrumentslRadio(s)
5) CheckMasterSwitch- ON.
6) Fuel Shut-OffValve- ON.
7) lvfixture' FIJLLRICIIQeanasrequiredforhigh altitude).
E) Engine.Instruments .:CHECKnormalindications
9)- EngineRun-Up- 1800RPM (ElerratorControl- FULL BACK)
a) N{agnetos- CI{ECK (175RPM marimumdrop,50RPM mo<imum',ilitreiei{tiäl)
returnboth switchesto ON.
b) Propeller-CHECKoperation(full decrease untilRPMdropof 300to 500),
returnto highRPMposition.
c) AlternateAir - CIIECK operationthenreturnto COLDposition
d) EngineInstruments-.within greenarc
e) Ttuottle- 1000RPM
10) ElectricalFuelPump'-ON.
11) CabinDoor andWindows- CLOSEDandLATCIIED.
lQ SeatBelts/ ShoulderHarness - FASTENEDandadjusted.

Enginewarm-up shouldbeconducted to 1OO0 to 1200RPM.-,High power,opdrätion(abovö'220O RPil4 andengine

run-upshouldbemadeintothewind andkeptto a minimumespecially duringhightemperatureconditions. The siick
shouldalsobeheldfull aft to preventthepossibitityof the aircraftnosingover. Themagneto checkis run at 1800
RPM usingtheBOTH-LEFT-BOTH-RIGIIT-BOTTIsequence.Ma:dmumRPM drop on eachmagnetois not to
exceed175RPM andthe differentialbetweenmags shouldnot exceed50 RPM. The alternateair andpropeller
'To
controlshouldbechecked for operationat thistime. checkpropcontrol,pull verniercontrolfrom firll increase
RPMto full decreaseuntil a 300to 500RPM dropis noted,thenreturnto full increase.Avoid usingalternateair
on the ground.With thealternateair selected, dirt particlescanenterthe
inductionair is not filteredandabrasive
engine.

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SECTIONItr AilTERICA}I CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
NORIVIALOPERATINGPROCEDURES SUPER DECATHL,oN (SKCAB)

TAKEOI{F - NORMAL

l) Throttle- FULL OPENapplyingsmoothly.

Z) EngineInstruments- CIIECK normalindicationsandsatisfactorytakeoffpower.
3) Anirude- RAISE TAIL.
4) LA-Otr- s5 - 60MPrt
5) Climb-7s - 80MPH.

Takeoffctraracteristics
areconventional for tail-wheelaircraft. ft is reco.mmendedto raisethe tail with the elevator
duringthetakeoffrollforbetterfonpardvisibilityanddirectional contiol. Transitioninto flightwith a smoothbut
positiverotation. After lift-ofl allow aircraftto accelerate
to desiresclimbspeed.

CAUTTON

on the groundin the levelflight attitudq the wheerbrakesare very

sensitive.It is recommended that directionalcontrol be maintaineä
with the useof the rudderonly.

Checkfull-throttle engineoperationearlyin the takeoftrun. The takeoff shouldbe.discontinuedif there,areany si- s

of rough engiäeoperationor sluggishLngineacceleration.

During crossrdnd conditions,placethe control stick into the wind (up "wind.aileronllp), and assumea tail high
attitudewith the elevatorto preventdrifting or prematurelift-off

High altitude takeoffsare accomplished

by usingthe normaltakeoffprocedureswith the addition'of leaningthe
mixture control for smoothengineoperationandallowingfor the effeötsof densityaltitude.

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AMERICAI\TCTIAMPIONAIRCRAST SECTIONIU
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) NORN{ALOPERATINGPROCEDURES

TAI(EOTT'- OBSTACTE

Duringanobstacle withthefollowingexceptions
takeo$,usetheNormalTakeoffprocedures (referto Sectionfv
distances):
for appropriate ... .
1) Apply full powerrapidlybut smoothly. :
2) Aöcelerate in three-poht(tail down)attitude.
3i Maintainttrefollowingspeeduntil clearof 50 ft. obstacle.

SuperPs6xthlsn-:-----5 I mphIAS

WARNING

Theairsraftmustbepitchedforwardto a safepower-offspeedshould
a powerfailureoccurduringclimb-out;failureto respond
immediately
mayresultin a stallat low altitude.

TAKEOTF - SOFTFIELD

r ..'r.softfield taköofi,usetheNormaltakeoff.procedures '

with thefollowing,e;ceptioqs:

1) Attitude- TAIL LOW but clearof ground.

2) Lift-Otr- assbonaspossible
3) AfterLift-Off, LEWLELIGIIT to obtainsafe'margin to clinib.
of airspeed'prior

WARNING

Goodpilotjudgement arerequired
andexperience to detennine
suitability
of a softfieldfor safetakeoffoperation.
' Theaircraftwill lift-offat verylow IAS, however,continued
climb-out
belowtakeoFobstacle speedis notrecommended,

Be srreto account to clearanobstacle

for theadditionaltakeoffrollanddistance resultingfrom theaddeddragof
a soft fielcl. Good pilotjudgementis requiredto maketheseallowances asit is not possibleto tabulatesuch
corrections dueto theirlargevariability.

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 SECTIONItr ATdERICA}I CI{AMPION i{IRCRÄFT
NORN{ALOPERATINGPROCEDURES SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

CLIMB

1) Ttrottle - FULL OPEN.

2) PropellerControl-FttLL INCREASE.
3) Mxture - leanonlyasrequiredto maintainsmoothengineoperation.
a) Airspeed - 75 - 8OMPH..
5) ElectricFuelFump- oFF asersafealtitudehasbeenobtained.

.'For'ma,ximumiperformance
climbs,usefüll throttleandthefollowingspeeds.

Super
Model Decatlrlon
(mphIAS)
BestRateof Climb(V") 82
BestAngleof Climb(VJ 58

If bestrate ofclirnb (or bestangleof clim!) is not require.d,

a climp spee{betweeng0 and 90 MpH will provir
goodforwardvisibitity(andenginecoolingin *ur* climate).Themirnrre shouldbe
'to full rich; lean oniy as requir,-_
maintainsmoothengineoperation. "

NOTE

Monitorfuelpressure
gaugewhenswitching electricfuelpumpoffto
insurecontinuous
fuelpreisure
"in thegreen"with electrirn.r pumpoff

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SECTTONItr ArdERrcA]\rcrrAMPlolt AIRCRAFT
NORNßL OPERATINGPROCEDURES SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

AEROBATICS

.TheSuperDecathlonis certifiedin the AerobaticCategory. Flytng aerobaticsplacesa much greater demand'onthe

pilot's ability, knowledgeof the aircraftand currentregulations.The following information is providedto make
aerobaticfly,"g enjoyablqwith the utmostemphasison safety..However;the pilot shouldnot attemptaerobatics
unlesshe'hasreceivedqaining by atrinstructorqualifiedfor aerobaticinitruction.

F.ederalAvialion Regulations(FARs) Part 91:71 specifythe airspaceand dtitudes required for abrobaticflight.
gtiituae majbe the pilot's greatest-safety factor ana *routOnot be compromised. ihe wearing of approied
in Part.91.15.It is stronglyrecommended
puachutesis.gl"pcified that parachutes
alwaysbe worn duringaerobatic
flisht.

American ChämpionAircraft Corporatiqnalso recommends that pilots utilizing aircraft for aerobaticsreadthe
Advisory Circular91-48: Acrobatics-PrecisionFlyingWithAPurpose. Thisadvisorycircluarprovidesinformation
'It who are interestedin aerobaitcsto improvetheir piloting skills asrecreatiorl sport, or as a competitive
..topersons
,activity. alsodiscusses FederalAviationRegulationspertainingto aerobaticaircraftaiworthinessconsiderations,
aörobaticinstructiorqoperationsandaerobatl"*tn safery.

Know andrespecg your airplane'sstructurallimitations.The SuperDecathlonstructureis designedto withstanda

ma:<imumload factor of +6 G's and-5 G's at a maximumgrossweight of 1800lbs.

WARNING

Do not exceed+6.0"g" positiveloadfactoror:5.0 "g" negativeload

in turbulenlair. ,
factor. Do not perflormaerobatics

Neverexceedthe aboveloadfactorsregardless ofweight. Fly,ngat reducedweightsimprovesperformance.Flying

above1800lbs. is not only prohibitedbut alsogreatlyincreases
the changesof a seriousoverstressingresultingin
damageor possiblestructuralfailure.

The rear centerof gravity (C.G.) limit is criticalfor aerobaticflight. This limit is specifiedin SectionI. The flight
envelopein SectionV alsoreflectsthis change.For this reason,baggageisNOT allowed during aerobaticflight.
Also, all personalequipment(charts,flight computer,etc.)shouldbe properlysecured.

A personlearningto fly mustbe taughthowto do sosafely.The sameholdstrue for a pilot learningaerobatics.To

attemptan aerobatic$Bnedrverwith no prior aerobaticinslructionis extremelydangerousand.NOT recommended.

Aerobaticflight placesa greaterdemandon both the pilot andaircraft. A thoroughpreflight inspectior/evaluation

for both is corsideredessential.Thepilot mustknow andabideby thelimitationsof the aircraft and his own personal
limitationsaswell. Do not do aerobaticsunlessyou arein goodphflcal condition- not when you havea hangover,
a cold or any other illness. If you arenot in good condition"your reactiontime is increasedand your toleranceto
GJoadingis decreased.TheFAA ApprovedAirplaneFlightN{anualhasinformationconcerningaerobaticlimits and
-qaneuversand shouldbe consulted.

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AIy{ERICA}ICIIAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONM
SITPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) NORN,IALOPERATINGPRb CEDI]RES

CRIIISE

1) Level-Off- TRM.
Z) Airspeed- ACCELERATETodesiredcruiseairsp'eed.
3) Power- SETto cruisepower.
4) Mxture - LEANwhen below75Yapowet

The fuel mixhrre shouldbe leanedat'anyaltitudewhenb elow.75Yo';of:manimum'ilower.

Leantö'peakEGT if
equipped;'IfnoEGT.is installed;lleanuntil:engine lobsnfipöwerr.{sinotödithenpndch
roughness'or until smooth.

WARIYING

ffi;ri;*ä'äi:#,äliilff
appreciably.
*ffi ::":'Hi'ä:1"1i1,""
use-ofalternateair duringcruisingflight decreases
engineefficienry.',Unless.conditions
aresevere, do
Continuous
not cnrisewith alternateairon Whenselectingalternate air,do so slowlytö'thefull-6p,position'and
onlyfor a few
seconds to determine
at intervals if.ice mayhavedeveloped ontheair intake.filter,,',Thö'Decathlon
is not approveA
for flight into knbwn icingconditions.

STALLS

of theDecathlonareconventional.
Thestallcharacteristics at variousanglesof banlgreferto stall
For stallspeeds
speedtablein SectionfV.

WARNING

Stallaircraftonlyif sufficientaltitudeexistsfor saferecovery.

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 CIIAMPIONAIRCRAFT
AN,TERICAI{ SECfiONM
SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB) NORIyIALOPERATINGPROCEDURES

. iOBATICS (cont'd)

Performa 90 degreeclearingturn in eachdirectionbeforebeginning

\{atch for othertraffc wtriledoingaerobatics.
checkingfor traffic all around the airplane.SeePart 9t of the FederalAir Regulationsfor.airspacein which
aerobatics areprohibited.

of theaircraftshouldalsobe conducted..ffany discrepancies

At thecomplaionofthe flighqa post-flightinspection
or doubtsäxistthat conrrin äirworttriniss,
cänsulta mechanic prior.to:thenext.fllght..

d,ling inverted,
Oil pressure flightmaynormally flight. During
be5 to 10hs. lessthanthöioilpäeisuriaiduring:nonäal
thetransitionfromnormalto invertedflightandfrominvertedto normal.'flighq,an'oil':pressure:fluctuation
maybe
indicatedon the oil pressuregauge.Thisfluctuation
is normally 2040 psi.andlastsabout one second afterwhich
thenormaloil pressure shouldbemainta\ed..

of normaloil levelmaybelostduringtheaerobaticsequencgbut oncethe normallevelis

Oil quantitiesin excess
reaghed;oil lossesshouldbesmall.The oil capacityis 8 quarts,but normaloil levelis between6 and7 quarts. Oil
shouldbeaddedwhenthelevelfallsbelow6 quarts.Steepclimbing-divingvertical,;attitudes,or;knife-edgeflight may
cagleintemrptionof theoil pressure and/orlossof oil ttroughthebreather.

It is importantto monitorthe oil pressure

duringaerobatic flight. Thisis especially
important:when
operatingin
extremelycoldweather.Inadequate warm-upof the oil systemcomponents could.causeimpededoperationand
I equateoil,pressure in the inyerted position. ;

Extendedinverted-{light or a sequence
of maneuvers of negative "g' maneuvers
involvinga large,percentr may
extraust supply,causinglossof fuelpressure
theinverted,ftel andpower. At thefirst signsof fuel pressurelossor
engine assume
roughness, normalflightwhichwill assurenormalfuelflow andwill automaticallyrefill the inverted
firelsupply

NOTE

Continuous inverted
invertedflightat full powerwill extraust
fuelsupplyin approximately two minutes.Approximately one
minuteof positive"g" conditions to completely
is required
refilltheinvertedfuelsupply.

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 SECTIONM AI,IERICAI{ CI{ÄMPION AIRCRAFI
NORIVIAL OPERATING PROCEDURES SUPERDECATTTLON(8KCAB)

AEROBATICS (cont'd)

WARNING

Complete
lossof fi.relflowand power,causedby depletionof
r
ffIitH:HJ*.T:ää*T"äähäi:'ffäH1ffi
CONDITION UNLES S SUFFICIENT ALTITT'DE INSURES
SAEE,RESTART.

the approved'aerobatic manewersarepresentedin SectionI along ryvithrecommendedentry speeds.The following

information and arestisymbolsare presentedto assista properly trainedaerobaticpilot perform the maneuvers
shown .firey do not includeall proceduresnecessaryto properly completethe maneuverand shouldthereforenot
beusedin lieu of appropriateaerobaticflight instructions.

. Variationsor combinationsof the approvedaerobaticmaneuversare alsoapprovedprovided the speedand load

factorlimitationsare not exceeded.

WARNING

Tail slidesandLomcevaks(tumblingmaneuvers)
areNOT'APPRO\IED.
Do not attemptanyaerobatic anü i ri
maneuverwithout:proper.,instruction
checkout.

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AI@,ICAI.I CHÄMPIONATRCRAFT SECTIONIU
SUPERDECATITLON(8KCAB) NORTVIAL
OPERATINGPROCEDIJRES

A.dROBATICS(cont'd)

LOOP - NORI\{AL OR II.IVERTED(OUTSIDE)

Enterthemanzuver at 140mphwith about3.5to 4.0"g' * loadfaaor.:Speedat thetop of theloop shouldbeabout

40-50mph. Exit theloopwith 3.5to 4.0"g' * loadfactor.

IMMELI\{AN

Enterthe maneuverat 140to 145with about4.0 "g" * pull up. Speedat the top shouldbe 55-65 mph. perfom ll2
slorv roll at the top.

I{AMMERHEAD TURN

at 140mphwith 4.0 to 4.5 "g' '* pull up. Speedat,thetop rbefore.

L..eerthemaneuver thertum,(orpivot) shouldbe
about40-50mnh.E1t witti+.0to 4.5ug' * puttouianAäpptä*imatÄly
md mpn.
;
SNAPROLL-NORI\.4AL
OR I].I\IERTED (OI.ffSIDE)

Enterwith powerat 90 mph.Do not usefirll or abruptuseof flightcontrolsabovemaneuvering

speed.

ENGLISHBUNT

Enter the maneuverat 60-70 mph with a steadilyincreasingpush-overto -3,5 to -4.0 "g's" *. Exit maneuver
invertedat 140-150mph.

\ERTICAL 1/2 SLOW ROLL UP

herthe manzuver at.approximately 160mphusinga 4.0to 4.5 ug' * pull up. CAUTiON: Flight aboveVNo(160
,.-/h CAS)in smoothair only. Exit with push-over
to levelflight.
* SeeWARNINGPage3
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SECTIONItr AN4ERICA}ICIIAMPION.AIRCRAFT
NORIYfALOPERATINGPROCEDURES SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB)

AEROBATICS(cont'd)

\TERTICALSLOWROLLUP

*
*Enterthe maneuvefat180mptr,usinga +4.5"g' pullup. CAITTION:FlightaboveVNo(160mphCAS)in
;.gf{pothait oü" Exit with pushovdrto levelflight.

"'i"
\IERTICALI$LOW ROLLD OwN

to verticaldown.Exit with approximately

4.5 c'g' *
60 rnphandpush-over
at approximately
Enterthe maneuver
rand150mph.

:
SLOWORBÄRRELROLL

. Enterthemaneurerat 120to 130mph. Do notusefull or abruptuseof flightcontrolsabovemaneuvering

speed
.,:
. ..i. '.'i.
.

otIIsI])e LQgP (ENTERFROMrIIE rOP)

..."."

Enterthemaneuverat6}-70mphwith steadilyincreasing push-overto-3.5to -4.0"g' * at the bottom of the loop.

Speedat thebottomshouldbe approximately 140mph. Continue-3.5 to -4.0 "g' + pushthrough the bottom of the
loop. Steadilydecreasenegativeload factor to 1 "gl' at thetop of the loop.

HORTZONTAL EIGIil INS IDE-OUT SIDE

at 140mphwithabout+4,0'g' * pullup. Enterthesecondhalf of ihe maneuver

Enterthefirsthalfof themaneuver
from about140mphwith a -3.5to -4.0*g' * negative
loadfactor.."

i{AMMERHEAD TURN (IN\IERTED ENTRYAItiDE)gT)

Enterthemane$/er at about140rnphwith a -3.5to -4.0*g" push.Thespeedatthetop beforethe turn (or pivot)

40-50mph.-Exit from verticaldownwith:3.5to -4.0"g' * pushto levelflight inverted-
is approximately
* SeeWARNINGPage3
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 AN{ERTCANCI{AMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONM
. SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB) NORIvfALOPERATINGPR.OCEDURES

(cont'd)
A.cIROBATTCS

NORtvfALSPINS

Enterfromnormalsta[,poweroffwith firll afr.stickandfu[ rudderin desired'direction:öfspin:iMaintain spinwith

futl pro spincontroluntil ll4 to 1/2/ spinprior to recoveryheading.'iRecdveiittittr:ilö$iiivdmövemenr
öf stickto
neutralpositionandfull oppositenrdder:"Hold pro recoverycontrol,until,rotatiorstops:and{po3itive controland
flyingspeedis restored.Ther,r neutralizerudderandsmoothlyrecorreg'frornthgdiy-g.tfoleVbl-fli$ht;
Free"release

*ÄRNING
- ,. , ' ; - : ' - ' r ' -r " . ;
Spin aircra-ftonly if sufficientaltitude existsfor saferecovery.

II.II{ERTED SPINS

Enterfrominvertg-d stallpoweroffwith full forwardstickandfull rudderinthö'itirectiohibFöesiräd spin. Maintain

'^\ fullprospincontrols until1/4to LlZturn prior to recoveryheading:.Recover'.with:positive:movement of stick
.tr.,rreutral
position,andfull oppositerudden:Hold:pro-recovery"controlsuntil:rotation',stops::and;po3itive
controland
flf'rng speedis rqstored..Thenneutralizenrdder:and smoothlyrecoveiifröniitliüef.':töi'teV€t'trligtitÄ;free
release of
controlsis nol a-d.pguatefor spinrecovery.Positivemovement of the controls.by.the'pilot
is'required.
*WARi{ING

Do not applyfull or abruptuseof flightcontrolsabovemaneuvering

speed.Properuseandapplication of controlsandmaneuveringload
factorsareessential to speedcontrol.Improperand/orinadequate
applicationof maneuvering loadfactorsmayresultin rapidspeedbuildup
resultingiir unsafeflight situations.

DESCENT

1) lvfixture- FULL RICIL

2) Tkottle -REDUCE asdesired.
3) Airspeed- AS DESIRED

shouldbemadewith enoughpowertomaintain
Thedescent in greenarc. If possiblg
cylinderheadoil temperatures
r-id windmillingthe enginewith the propellerby reducingairspeed power.
or increasing

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SECTIONItr AI\4ERICAI{ CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
NORIvIALOPERATINGPROCEDURES snPER DECATT{LON (8KCAB)

IÄI{DING - NORIVTAL

1) Seatand ShoulderHamess -FASTENED.

2) Propeller- FIJLL increase.
3) Mixhre - RICH.
.,4) ,EI94dcFuelPutirp- ON.
5) Brakes- CHECKEIRM @arkBrake- OFF).
Q , ApproachÄirspeeÄ-70-75 MPH.
7) Ttrottle -ias for desiredglidepath.
necessary
8) After Touc.hdown- PowerOfi, brakeasrequired.
9) ElecuiciFueJPump- OFF.
:..
are conventionalfor a tail-wheelairplane.Either wheel landingsor full stalls (3 point)
Aircraft landingcharacteristics
'are permissible.During gustywind conditions,increaseairspeedapproximately5 mph abovenormal.

A.q.a general rulg it is good präctioeto contactthe ground at a minimumsafespeedconsistentwith existing

conditions, In calm or light wind conditionsand in short and/or soft field conditions,a ftll stall landing is
{.recorlmended. .h afull stalllanding,the flare or round-outshouldbe madewith powbi off. A three-pointlanding
attitudeshouldbeheldjust abovethe groundwhile increasingthe backpressureon the stick asairspeeddropsuntil
the stick is in the ftll aft positionat the time of touchdown.'.Brake:as
necessary.

krhighgusty'wind orwhen a crosswindexists,a wheellandingis recompended,precededby an approachof about

75 to 80 mph. The flareis madewith slightpower (900-1200RPM).to a level'flightattitudejust abovethe ground.
,Contactwith.ths ground is madeon the main landinggear At thefime ofcontact,'the stick,isürought slightly
forwardofneutal to hold the airplanefirnrly on the groundin a tail"upattitude..As speeddecre€lses,
lower the tail
slowlyto the gSoundandthenholdfull aft stick. Brakeasnecessary.During crosswindconditions,maintaincross-
control corrections by using the rudder to maintainrunway headingand the aileronsto correct for wind drift
tkoughout the landingflare androll-out.

CAÜTION

Theuseof wheelbrakesis not recommended until afterthetail wheel

braking,the controlstick
is in contactwith theground.For maximum
shouldbeF|LL AFT.

3.a0
AI\4ERICAI.I CHAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTION m
SUPERDECATHLON (SKCAB) NORil4AL OPERATTNGPRÖCEDURES

),.AI\IDING' OBSTACLE / SEORT ETELD

UseNormalLandingprocedureswiththefollowingadditions:

l) ApproachAirspeed- 60 MPH SuperDecathlon

2) Throttle- AS DESIRED to contrcilrateof descent. ..... ; -.,',.-
. .'..; , i.

.
WARIYING
.,AreIativelyhighrateofdescentispossiblein..ürisconfiguiä;i;"."
when at firU grossweight and the throttle closed. .'If airspeedis
' ':
allowedto decreass. belowthe approachspeedsshowrl'landing"
flare can only be assuredwith an applicationof power

3) Slip aircraftasnecessaryto increaserate of descent. :. ':. ." :

4) Touchdownin full stallthree-pointattitudewith stick full back. ., . , . : '. i .
5) Brake asrequired. .: ' - ,i " ' i

It, WARNING
".r:i
.,' ;b1affin8
mustbemoderated:topreventipossible':
:ä fr,:::eddecreases;

I,ANDING - SOFTFIELD

tiseNormalLandingprocedure
with thefollowingadditions:

1) Approach - UseNormalor Obstacle Landingprocedure.

2) landingattitudeandaddsmallamountof power.
Flareto three-point
3) Touchdownin full stallthree-pointattitudewith stickfull back.
4) Usepowerto assistin maintaining tail - low attitude.

WARI\üNG

Good pilot judgementandexperience arerequiredto determinesuitability

of a soft field for safelandingoperation

3 -21
 SECTIONItr AI\,IERICAI{ CIIAMPION AIRCRAF:I
NORI\dALOPERATINGPROCEDTIRES SUPERDECATFTLON (8KCAB)

SEUTDOWN

1) Brakes- SET.
2) ElectricalEquipment- OFT.
3) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OIiF
4l MagnetosÄ\4asterSwitch- OFFafterpropellerstops.
5) controts- sECUREwith lapbeltaroundforwardcontrolstickonly.
6) Wheels- CHOCKED
7) Wing/TailTieDowns- SECURE.

Beforeengine$hutdowq turn offall radip.equipment

andothere]9-ctricaleguipment.The engineis shutdownby
'closing
thettl6ttle andpullingthemixturecöntrolfull aftto theidlecut-off. Aftrt the enginJstops,turn offthe
'.master
switchland bothmagnetos.

NOTE

rhigh windsareanticipated, theaircraftshouldbe hangared.

If the
aircraftmustbe left oui, parkintothewindanduseadditionaltie down
ropesfor security.securethefonrardcontrolstickwith thelapbelt.

GROITNDHANDLI}{G

TheSuperDecathlon is easilyhandled thegroundby using.thehandle ,onthelowerright'sideof thefuselage

.on
just forwardofthe tail section.Thetail canbeliftedandthe.airplane can;be-pushed,ptrlled
andturnedfromthis
position.Tie-downringsareprovidedundereachwingonthemainwing strut. Theiial is securedby tieingthe
ropeor chainthroughthetail wheelunit. Theaileronandelevators canbelockedby securingthe seatbelt
aroundthefront controlstickin a full aft position.Groundhandlersshouldspecificallyavoiipushing or pulling
on propellerspinner,propellertips,wing struts,fuselagestringers
or tail surf.r.r.

WARNING

Do Nor pushor pull onwingltrutsto moveaircraft.strutscanbe

damagedby improperhandling.

3 -22
ÄI\dERICA}I CI{AMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONIV
SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB) ELIGHT PERFORIvIAI{CE

SECTIONTV

FLIGHT PERFORIVIANCE

,NERAL

Thisdatais to informthepilot whathe canexpectfromtheaircraftiniiherwä/öFpdrfoiäanieidhd to assistin

preflightOl"ffiB
: *,
ffight performancä datais includedfor the SuperDecathlon (8KCAB).Thedatahasbeencompiledfromboth
estimated calculations andactualflight test usingaveragepilotingtechniques,
with anaircraftandenginein good
operatingconditions.All information is correctedfor standardatmospheric
conditions,

Performance mayvary from the givendatadueto themanypossible variablespresent with a specificaircraftand

flightcondition.Thepilotistherforeencouraged
to maintaina personal
flightlogfor hisaircraft.Thiswill not only
providemoreaccuratepreflightplanninginformationfor futureflights,but alsocanbe usedas an indicatorin
determiningthegeneralconditionof a particularaircraft.

WARNING

Thismanualincludestheperformance datafor theSuperDecattrlon.

It is the pilot's responsibility
to insurethattheconectperformance
chartis used.

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SECTIONTV AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
FLIGHT PERFORMANCE SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

AIRSPEED CALIBRATION

CAS TMPH) TAS(MPH)

60 60
70 70
80 80
90 90
100 100
120 t20
140 r4l
160 r63
r80 184
200 206

1. Assumeszeroinstrumenterror
2. Maximumgrossweightof l950lb at theforwardCG limit

STALL SPEEDS

CAS MPH)
Model Aneleof Bank
100 20 300 400
SuoerDecathlon 56 57 60 64

NOTE

l. Grossweightof 19501b
2. Poweroff

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AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONIV
SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB) FLIGHT PEP.I'ORMANCE

TAKEOFF DISTANCE

CONDITIONS

1. Level,Hard Surface,Dry Runway

2. ZeroWind
3, AircraftLoadedto 19501b

PILOT TECHNIQUE: Referto "TAKEOFF- OBSTACLE" in SectionIII

1. Speedat Lift-Off- 50 mphIAS

2. Speedat 50 Feet- 58 mphIAS

WARNING

The aircraft must be pitched forward to a safe power off speed

shoulda power failure occur during climb-out; failure to respond
immediatelymay resultin a stall at low altitude.

Distance(ft)
Pressure 00c 100c 20"c 300c 40'c
Altitude
(ft) Ground Total to Ground Total to Ground Total to Ground Total to Ground Total to
Run Clear50' Run Clear Run Clear50' Run Clear50' Run llear 50'
5 0'
0 533 978 564 t032 596 1089 626 TT44 6s6 11 9 8
1000 s69 1016 601 t097 634 11 5 8 66s TzL6 697 1276
2000 610 1116 645 t179 678 r240 774 130s 7s0 r372
3000 658 t204 694 t268 732 1339 771 t409 . 807 r476
4000 706 r292 745 1363 786 1436 826 I510 868 15 8 9
5000 765 1398 810 1480 851 1s56 894 t636 941 172l
6000 831 r5t7 876 1599 9t7 1688 971 r777 1020 1864

NOTE
1. Datapresentedin this tablerepresents
maximumairplanecapdbilityat speedsshown
' andregires aircraftin goodoperatingconditionanda proficientpilot.
2. Decreasedistance20Yofor each10mph of headwind.
3. This datadoesnot considerthe effectsof takeoff from soft and/orgrassfields and
takeoff with tail wind. Takeoff performanceunder these conditions varies
substantially.Goodpilot judgmentmustbe usedunderall conditionsto insuresafe
operation. 4-3
 AT{ERICAN CFIAMPION AIRCRAFT SECfiON IV
SUPERDECATTTLON(8KCAB)

, FUEL AiYD DTSTANCE TO CLrMB

c0NprnoNs
. 1. SundardTemperature.
2. Data for 1800 lb lteight
3. FullThrottle,2700RPM.
., PILOTTECISITOUE:Referto"CLIMB" in SectionIII.
j't
^o., '",1,",
ao ',r.o,

. " tvfaximuin$,eteof Climb;

2.' LeanOnly.as to MaintainSmoothEngineOperation.
Required

t
FromSeaLevel
Pressure Standard Climb Rateof
Altitude Temp Speed Climb tlme Fuel. Distance
'. (ft) ('c) (mph-IAs) (fpm) (min) (eal) (sm)

0 15 80 t230 0 1.0 0
1000 13 80 1160 1 t,2 1
2000 It 79 1090 2 1.4 2
3000- 9 79 1020 3 1.7 4
4000 7 78 940 4 t.g 5
5000 5 78 880 5 2.2 7
6000 3 77 790 6 2..4 8
7000 I 77 730 7 2.7 10
8000 -1 76 660 9 3.0 12
9000 -3 75 590 10 3.3 t4
10000 -5 75 520 lz 3.7 t7
11000 -7 74 444 14 4.0 2A
12000 -9 74 370 t7 4.5 24
13000 -11 73 300 20 5.0 28
14000 -1 3 73 230 23 5.6 34
15000 -15 72 160 29 6.4 42

NOTES

1. Datapresentedin thistablerepresentsmaximumairplanecapability at speeds

shgwnandrequiresaircraftin
.,goodoperatingcondition anda proficientpilot.
2. Distanees
shownarebasedon zerowind.
3. Allow onegallonfuelfor enginestart,taxi andtakeoff.
4. Decreasedistance for headwind or increasedistancefor tail windwiththefollowingincrement:.
Time(min/60x windcomponent in the directionof flight(mph).

ir
 sEcrloNrv
FLIGTITpERFoRrvü{NCE
,oLraxr,.E AT'ERI.AI{ Cr{AM'T.N.AIR.RAFT
SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

CRUISEppnirbnun xCE (cont'd)

%' RPM MP. TAS GPH

POWER
MPH
7500Ft.
80 2600 23.0 ts4 t2.0
, 7 5
'i"t'ZO 21.8 t5l 9.7
20.6 t46 9.3
65 I9.5 t4l 8.8
60 18.4 136 8.3
55 t7.2 131 7.9
t0 2500 23.6 154 I1.8
75 22.4 !l5l
70 9.6
2t.z 146 9.1
65 20.0 141 8.7
60 18.7 t36 8.1
)) t7.s 13l 7.7
. 'i:r 80 240A 24.3 154 r t.5
75 23.0 l5l 9,5
70 21.8 146 8.9
' . , . . ,: 6' 5 20.5 14l
60 8.5
19.2 t36 8.0
.,;ri::*55 ' 1 3t
I8.0 7.6
FT
0.",'i;.70
2600 20.2 r50
65 e.i
19.0 145 8.8
60 r7.8 139 8.3
)) t6.7 I33 7.9
50 ts.5 125 7.4
70 2500 20.6 150 9.1
65 19.4 145 8.7
60 18.2 139 8.1
55 t7.0 133 7.7
5CI ls.8 t25 7.2
7A 2400 2t.2 ls0 8.9
6s 20.0 t45
50 8.5
18.7 .+:i.j: 139 8.0 .
55 t7.4 133 7.6
50 t6.2 t25 7.1

NOTE

+eeds shownbaseson aircraft

with optionalstrut fairingsandstreamlines
tail wires. Redeucefigures shownby
-, o for aircraft not so equipped.

4-6
SECTIONIV AI\{ERICAI.ICIIAMPIONAIRCRAFI
TLTGIIT PERFORIYIANCE SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB)
CRIIISE PERFORMANCE
CONDTffONS

TSYopowerand
full rich above75%
% RPM MP.
POWER
2500Fr
.-;... .-' 1,,'.jr*',- -.,;
85 7600 25.3 l5l-
80 , ":.,''.t"r12.!..:,'
'',''''12.0
24.1 t47 '.'l
75 23.0 t44': .. . .:'.: gJ':'' ."'::
70 t 2t.8 r1 3 9 9.3
65 20.6 136 8.8
60 19.5 13l 8.3
85 2500 25.9 t5l t2.3
80 24.7 147. tt.a.-:'
75 23.5 t44 9.6
70 22.3 139 9.1
65 2r.L 136 8.7
60 19.9 13l 8.1
85.. 2400 26.5 151 t2.2
80 25.2 t47 I1.5
75 24.0 t44 9.5
70. 22.8 139 8.9
65 2t.s 136 8.5 .
60 20.3 13l E.0
5000Fr
80 2600 23.6 15l 12.0
75 27.4 t47 9.7
70 21.3 143 9.3
65 20.1 139 8.8
60 18.9 134 E.3
55 17.7 128 7.9
80 2500 24.1 r5l u.8
7s 22.9 t47 9.6
70 2t.7 t43 9.1
65 20.s 139 E.7
60 19.3 t34 8.t
55 l8.l 128 7.7
80 2400 24.9 l5l I1.5
75 23.6 t47 9.5
70 22.3 143 8.9
65 21.0 139 8.5
60 19.8 134 8.0
)) 18.5 t28 7.6
NOTE
Speedsshownbasedon aircraftwith optionalstrutfairingsandstreamlined
tail wires.Reducefiguresshownby
2% for airsraftnot so equipped.
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONIV
SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB) FLIGHT PERFORMANCE

TÄKEOFF DISTAI\CE

CONDITIONS

4. Level,Hard Surface,Dry Runway

5. ZeroWind
6. AircraftLoadedto 19501b

PILOT TECHMQUE: Referto "LANDING - OBSTACLE/ SHORTFIELD" in SectionIII

3. ApproachSpeed- 60 mph IAS

4. Throttle- asrequiredto controldecentrate
5. MaximumBraking

WARNING

A relatively high rate of descentis possiblein this configuration

wheq at fuIl grossweight and the throttle closed: If airspeedis
allowed to decreasebelow the approachspeedsshown,landing
flare canonly be assuredwith an applicationof power.

Distance(ft)
Presswe 00c 100c 200c 30'c 400c
Altitude
(ft) Ground Total to Ground Total to Ground Totalto Ground Total to Ground Total to
Run Clear50' Run Clear Run Clear50' Run Clear50' Run Clear50'
50'
0 484 1094 494 1115 502 tT37 510 TI54 521 1176
1000 494 1 11 5 502 tt37 511 1155 520 tr77 529 I 198
2000 503 11,37 51,2 11 5 6 521 I 178 531 1200 s39 r2r9
3000 512 i 1s6 522 tL79 532 t2al 540 1220 550 t244
4000 522 1,179 532 t201 541 1222 551 124s 559 126s
s000 532 r201 s42 1223 552 1246 561 1267 571 t289
6000 542 1223 552 1246 562 1268 572 1290 581 1311

NOTE
1. Datapresentedin this tablerepresents
maximurnairplanecapabilityat speedsshown
andrequiresaircraftin eoodoperatingconditionanda proficientpilot.
2. Decreasedistance20oÄfor each10mph of headwind.

4-7
ÄI\4ERICA}.ICIIÄMPION AIRCRAT'T SECTIONV
STJPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) WEIGIIT AI{D BALAI.ICE

SECTIONV

WEIGHTAND BALANCE

GENERAL

It is the pilot's responsibilityto insure that the aircraft is loaded properly and within the weight and balance
l;.-'ations. All flight performancgproceduresandcharacteristics arebased.on'thisprerequisite.

If the aircraft is to be usedfor aerobaticflight; it mustbe loadedwithin.the:approved,flight

envelope.The rear
is
center-of-gravity,limit consideredcritical. In additioq no baggageis allowed.

firegross weight limit is the samefor both normaland acrobaticcategory. The importanceofthis limit cannotbe
over emphasizedespeciallywhen performing aerobatics.Subjectingthe aircraft to the maximumapprovedload
factor limits in an overgrosscondition may resultin damageor completestructuralfailure of the airframe.

The actuallicensedemptyweight andcenterofgravity (C.G.) of a specificeairiraft canbe found in Section4 of the

FAAApprovedAirplaneFlightManual. Atl additionalchangesto the aircraftemptyweight and C.G. after the time
of manufacturemust alsobe attachedto Section4 of the flight manual. From this information andthe following
instructions,the pilot caneasilydeterminethe "Useful Load" and properloadingdistributionfor the aircraft.

Aloadinggraphandflight envelopeis given in this sectionand in Section4 of the FAA Approved Flight Manual as
an aid to weight and balancecalculation.
 SECTIONV AilIERICA}I CFIAMPION AIRCRAFT
WEIGITTAT.{DBALA}ICE SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

LOADINGPROCEDI]RE . .

l. . Deterrnine from theWeightandBalanceSheet,in theaircraftfilg the'T-icensed

EmptyWeightandMoment"
(in lbs.). Enterthesefiguresunder"Your Airplanb"of theSample LoadingProblem,Figure5-t;

2. Fulloil capacity cänbetssumedfor allflights:Foreas6of futureloadingcomputations,

the new"EmptyWeight
:.ji''' andMoüidntWith Oil" shouldbe determined andenteredin the SampleLoadingProblemunder"Your
"
,
--' .. '!i-.;
Airplanel.
- .,,"^''

; ..3:...,Using
thatr oading Coapb Figure 5-2, determinethe weight andthe momentof the following items and enter
thesefiguneson the SampleLoading.Problem.
a) Pilot
'" 'r' ;"b) RearPassenger t i
' i] ffiä:li;3ff:,Xf#ä#:lfii9*:J"}'ffi;,
''It,

4.' Add the "Äircraft Empty Weight andMomentwith Oil" andall the itemsin Step3 to determinethe "Gross
':,._
Takeoff Weight an{ Moment".

5. Using the Flight Envelope,Figures 5-3, determinethat the grosstakeoffweightandmomentare within limits.

WARNING ' -:- --'

-:"i";'' ''i;;'
"
If the aircraftis not within the approvedflight^envelope
limits,"it.mustbe'reloaded.
Under no circumstancesshouldthe aircraftbe flown with an out of limits condition,
particularlyif aerobaticflight is contemplated.

5-2
AMERICAI{ CTIAMPIONAIRCRAFT .SECTIONV
Su?ER'DECATTILON(8KCAB) WEIGIIT A}ID'BAL.$[CE

SAIVIPLELOADING PROBLEM
SAT{PLEAIRPLAI{E YOIJR AIRPLAI.IE

WEIGIIT WEIGIIT MOMENT

flbs) .:i ;.:r(lbs) .' .' 'i' (in-lbs)
1) LicensedEmptyWeight .1270 17851
Oil-8qts@ 7.5.IbJgals +15 -543
2) LicensedE*pty Weight& .1285 17308
Momentwith Oil
3) Pilot ' r9o I

3025
RearPassenger r90 8500
Wing Fuel40 GalsMa:c@ t20 i..,... .r., rr r,.r:1i .r.ji.

6lbJgal (20 gat) : " ; ' ' 1

' ' ' ' l

Baggage-l00lbsMax -0- -0-

(Normal CategoryOnlv)

., GrossTakeoffWeight& 1785 31958

Moment

,äi*.
NOTE: 1) UseFigure5-2loadinggraphto etermine moment.
2) To determine TakeoffCenterof Gravity(rnches
aft of datum),dividethe GrossTakeoff
Momentby the GrossTakeoffWeight.Centerof GravityLimitsarelistedin SectionI.
3) Theabovesampleproblemis loadedfor aerobatic flightconditionsandassumes a 170
poundpilot andpassenger
with parachutes.

FIGURE5-1 SAI,IPLELOADINGPROBLEM

t-,
 SECTIONV
AN{ERICAI{ CIIÄMPION AIRCRAFT
WEIGFITA}ID BALAIVCE
STJPERDECATTTLoN (sKcAB)

.b
5-

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c^e oö
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B(
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(t
)
MOMENTUIAI;RA]gJ
=:=-=T-- Er-r
It

456
MOMENT- l OOOIN LB

FIGURE5.2 LOADINGGRAPH

5-4
AI\4ERICA}I CHANIPION AIRCR{FT
SECTION V
srrPER DECATHLON (8KCAB) WEIGFIT A}TD BALA}ICE

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:.
...;....j....j....j:i!:::

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AIRPLANE
LOADING
ENVELOPE
1 400

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t25,
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FIGITREs-3 SUPERDECATIILONwEIcIrr andBALAIICE

FLIGHTEI.NELOPE

5-'5'
AI\4ERTCA}ICIIAMPION AIRCRAFT
SUPERDECATIILON (8KCAB) AR..RAFrArqDsYSrEM"Jf.tS"ä'"

SECTIONVI

AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMDESCRIPTION

6-1
 SECTION\rI AI\4ERICAII CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
NRCRäFT AI{D SYSTEMDESCRIPTION SUPERDECATIILON (8KCAB)

GENERAL

TheSuperDecathlonisa singleengine
tandemtwo place,strutbracedhighwingairplane.The{uselagg
is a welded
'steeltubeframeandthewing is constructed
fromformedaluminum ribsandspars.Theairframeisöoveredwith

ENGINEIPROPELLER

Theengineis allycomingnormallyaspirated, directdrive,air cooled,horizontally opposed, four-rylinderengine.

The engineoil.systemdiffersfrom a conventional wet sumptJpein thatits designprovidesfor bothnormaland
..invertedoper4tions.SeeFigure6-l for thesystemschematic anddetailedoperational information
"'l::
TheI{artzellpropelleronthe SuperDecathlonis a countenreighted constant speedpropeller.Thbcounterweights
provideb fail safefeaturecausingthepropellerto go to low RPM if oil pressure is lost. Thisprotectsagainsta
. pdssibleoverspeed condition.A venierpropellercontrolis locatedat theleftsideof theinstrumentpanel.

r .rr'., .v.'ir+.

''rm,orrr.r coNTRoL

The ttrottle control is in a quadranton the left sideof the cabinwith front and-reartkottlesinterconnected.

ALTERITAXE;AIR CONTROL

Thiscontrolis locateddirectlybelowthethrottle.Altematehot air is providedby pullingthecontrolknobto the

rear. Extendeduseof alternate air is not recomrnended
asthisair is not filtered.

MD(TI'RE CONTROL

Thiscontrolis locatedon theleft.sideof theinstrument

panel.To leanthemixture(atl[%power or below),pull
thecontrolalvayfromthepanelasrequired.Pullingthemixturecontrolall thewayou! providesthefuelcutoffto
theengine.

ELECIRIC TT]EL PI]MP CONTROL

Theswitchfor the electricfirelpumpis locatedonthecontrolpanelnextto themixturecontrol.

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AI\4ERICAI{CIIAMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONVI
SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB) AIRCRASTA}ID SYSTEMDESCRIPTION

- ^TIERY

The SuperDecathlon hasa

The batteryis locatedbehindthe baggage
compartment. . ..:

Thebatterymustbe ünspected frequentlyWhenthe aircraftis beingusedfor.aerobatics

andservicedin accordance
in SectionVII of thismanual.
with instructions

AITERNATOR

olryRvoLTAGE CONTROL

The airplaneelectricalsystemis protectedfrom surgeby art over voltagercontrolwhich is.mounted,onthe top right
sideof.thefuewall.

;ä'-
/LTAGE REGI'I,ATOR ' 't

Alternatoroutput,iscontrolledby thevoltageregulator.Thisregulatorialsoprot'g-ctsitheralternator
circuitagainst
overloadandshouldbeadjustedonlyby a qualifiedmechanic.

ELECTRICALPANEL

(exceptthe starterandtheelectricfuel pumpswitch),areon the electricalpanellocatedon

All electricalswitches
theupperleftsideof thecabin.

I\'IASTERSWTTCE

Themaster switchis ontheelectricalpanelandactivates.the masterswitchsolenoidwhichconnectsthebatteryand

alternatorto the restof the electricalsystem.Electricalequipmentwill not operatewith the masterswitchofi
however,the enginewill run with themasterswitchoffsihceignitionis providedby themagnetos.

o-J
 SECTIONVI AI\4ERTCAI{
CIIAMPION AIRCRÄFT
AIRCRAFTAI.ID SYSTEMDESCRIPfiON .: SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB)

rGNTftoNswrrcms
. Ignition sritches for the left and right magnetosareto theright of the masterswitch. Sinceignition is provided
by the magnetos,the ignition srdtchesmust be on to operatethe engine.
.:
EQTITPMENTSWrrCmS

. Switches - navigational
for operationof standardelectricalequipment lights,landinglight andoptionalequipment
i
ri ffe to the lg$1p,$the
master switch.
.l .

:. STARTER

A pushbuttonsritc[ locatedon thecontrolpanel,operates

theelectrical
starter.Themasterswitchmustbe on to
operatethe starter
:,'-!!s/
' ' i:+.'r-

AMMETER
' Ttreammeter measurescurrentto or fromthebattery.A normalcondition
is:indicated.by
a.zero;reading
or a p-
readingon the ammeter.A negativereadingindicatesa currentdrawfromthebatterywhichcanresultfrom *.
systemor a faultychargingsystem. '
ovedoaded

SEATS

Frontandrearseatsareweldedsteeltubeconstructionwithremoveable cushionsto permitthe useofparachutes.

Thefrontseatis adjustable
fore andaft. Theadjustment
controlknobis locatedon therightundersideof theseat.
shouldbemadebeforeta.xior takeoffasnecessary
Adjustments to insurefuIl andcomfortableaccessto all required
controls.

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AIvIERICAI-{CHAMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONVI
SUPERDECATTILON(8KCAB) : AIRCRAFT'ANDSYSTEMDESCRTPTTON

b-3KES

Hydraulicbrakesareprovidedfor bothfront andrearseats.A parkingbrakecontrolis alsoprovided.To operate

thebrakepedalsandpull outthecontrollocatedunderthe far right sideof the instrument
tlrepa*ing brakedepress
theparkingbrake,pushthecontrolall thewayin.
panit. To release

caBDiDooR
:;:;i;,";d;'::;;.il;'irir'.;1'{,r.i;r-s:;:,..;,ilt,r:*,."
'
'TheSuperDecathlon is equippäd.witha securedby a
cabindoorwhich'canöe'.jettiscinäöiifinei;esSary-+;+li6'roo'cfi,:is
latchat therearedgeandalatchon thetop andfonrardedge,
lock-equipped

To jettison the cabindoor:

1. To operatethe doorjettison handle,pull the red ring firrnly to remove;thesafery.locking

pin;';then
pull the red handleaft and up aspossible.This removesthe door hingepins.

2. Pushor kick the door free of the aircraft.

!jj
. i-,F.,:'
.j|-j.
' i'Yi:i

If necessary,emergency exitmaybemadefromtheleft sideof the

aircraftby openingtheleft sidewindowandfor.cingit pastits hinge
strapby pushinghardon forwardwindowframe.

INSTRUMENTS

exceptthefuelgaugeareontheinstrument
All instruments are
paneldirectlyin frontof thepilot. Basicinstruments
markedwith a greenarcfor the normaloperatingrange,a yellowarcfor the cautionrangeandred radiallinesfor
ma:rimum or minimumpermissiblevalues.Specificmarkings for eachinstrument aregivenin the FAA Approved
AirplaneHight Manual.

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 SECTION VI AJvTERTCA}ICFIÄMPION AIRCRAE
.AIRCRAFT AI.ID SYSTEM DESCRIPTION STJPERDE CATHLON (8KCAB

SEAT BELTS AI{D EARI\TESSES

All SuperDecathlonsareequipped with lapbeltsandshoulder

hamesses
in both&ontandrear seats.A seöonda
invertedharnessis availableasoptionalequipment.

Thesecondary inverfedflightharnessconsists
of a doublestrapshoulderharness,
a la! belt anda crotchstrap.I
' fivepointrotarybuckleconnects the strapandwill release
theshoulderharnessandlap belt with onemovement
t ' : t . - "

i:
i . - a ..!r'

tlie priqaryrirärness
maybe usedalone;however,the invertedharnessshouldnot be usedwithout the primar)
.,r:. shoulder harnesp.Theinverted,harness
doesnot restrainthepilot from forwardmovement.
- .ß
':!""
' r;

PrTOT STATIC SYSTEM t i

Thepitottubeislocatedonthebottomsideof theleftwing. Thestaticportsarelocatedon the sideof theaircraft

ju$ d of the cabinsection(oneport on eachsideof theaircraft).
''+ ?.ttri!f

ELEVATOR TRIM TAB

^
Thetim tabcontrolis mountedontheIeftsideofthecabin.Thistypeof trim,controlpermitsvery rapidtrim ir s
Ruddertrim is provided!y a groundadjustable
if necessary. tab. ,

CABINEEAT]DR

Cabinheatis provided
byanexhaust shroudheater.fur optionalrearseatheaterprovidesadditionalheatto the rear
of thecabinwhenever alternate
air is not in use.

Push-pullheatercontrolislocatedon the left sideof thecabinunderthe instrument

panel.The optionalrearheater
controlis locatedon therightsideof the cabinundertheinstrument panel.

BAGGAGECOMPARTMENT

Thebag:gagecompartment
behind
therearseataccomoaäe*oO
lbs.ofbaggage.gtcargo.:;.The
back of.theseatfolds
for access.

or loosearticlesareto be caniedduringaerobatic
No baggage flight.

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A!V!ffi,ICAT{CHAMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONVI
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) A]\iD
AIRCRAITT SYSTEMDESCRIPTION

L,.GINE OIL SYSTEM

related propeller
information.Components
theoil system.schematic
Figure61 presents anddetailedoperational -'- ': to
controlsystemarenot shown.

.. . '-...
..r..; ... :. ,..:ii, .r;..;...),;, .. .
Oil pressureduringinvertedflightrnaynormally"pg.F"-.-P,!9[n99!Ci , -; i
lessthanoil pressureduringnormalfligtrt'
,**n"*,*i si::'r:i.,1,=*n-,r"""",,,'-
FigrgeGl showsthebasicoperatingprinciples informationconcerning
involvedin theoil system:.j,Ior'morE'detailed
aparticularenginemodel,seetheLycomingEngineoperator'sManu,4l'
t!

INDUCTION AIR FILTER

,{
not filtered
An indueion air filter is locatedin the cowlingandfiltersall air enteringthe engine:"lAlternate':(hotlair,is
and continuoususeis not recommended.

': ; '.
,'_lES
";it ,.:, :. :.:, .
.t

aircraftt)?e 6.00x 6, 4 or 6 plytires.

The SuperDecathlonis fittedwith conventional

FUEL SYSTEM

Thefuelsystemis shownin Figure6-2. Weldedaluminum filel tanksarelocatedin theinboardsectionof thewing.

Two 20gallontanksarestandard.Wingtanlspropercanbedrainedbyremoveing a ll4" pipeplug from the inboard
comerofthetank Fuellinesbetween thetanksandtherearsumparedrainedfroma quickdrainon thebellyof the
aircraft.

is mounted
Thegascolator onthefuewallin theengine compartment. Thesediment bowl is removeablefor cleaning
and replacement of the fuel filter. The fuel shut-offvalveis locatedon theleft sideof the cabin. The Super
Decathlonfuel systemis anlON - OEF':system. .
' j,;:..,-"'i'r:,ir r;i ''"';'r'
.". .. '., ,. -' :: ."r-"i.i:.-. ::..:'.i:.i."':i

floattypegaug(s)locatedin thefuel tank$). Thesegaugesareonly accurate

Fuelqpantityis readfrommechanical
in the levelflight attitude.

.q

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SECfiONVI CIIAMPION .AIRCRAFI
AT,TERTCA}I
AIRCRAFT AI.{D SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

NORMAT FTIGHTOPERATION
OIL SEPANAMR BREÄruR
PORT

OVERSOASD
BREAN€R r0 E{G$(E
LIIIE lrßRlcÄTtor{PoIITs ..

OIL Ptl{P

ETTLYATYE EXGilrtoIL

OIL'YALVE
a-'&*.

'Durlngnoraalfllghü,
ttre retEtr/eabrll valvc !t the top of üe olt seParrtorls openöllov{ng
blorby gesesfrsn tlre cnglneärankcrsc!o be ventd frm the breallrcrporl' to the oll rcParator
rni out tirough thc overEoard breatherllnc. Ihe top port of the oll Yälvelt closedand the
bottm porl ls openrltonlng oll to floH frcl| the 3tj'tp-outthroughthe oll vrlve, up to the Plmp
rnd out to the cnglnelubrlirtlon golnts.
x0lE
oll prcrsurcInterupllon: (up to t naxlnut of 15 recondr)ls noroal
l{oaentary
rhen thC.rystcirlr Inttlally riturned'tä norral operallonfrcnr lnvcrted fIlEht

FTIGHTOPERATION
INVER.TED

OIL YALYE

TOEIIGIIIE
LtßRlcATIoilP0illTs
OYERSOARO
EREAII€R,
IIIIE EIIGIIIEOTL
TEIGHTEO
BAtt YALVE PORT
BREAT}ER

thcn thc rlrcnft lr Invirtcd, rrgtnc ill trlls to tlretop-of Ute.cnnlcrsc:.Ther€lEhtld.brll.

vrlve In tlrc oll regrrator clösefD€nlttlnq tirr'GrElneoll FrnPto drar otl throughtl€ oll :
vrlve frce thc crtnicrrc rnd sravchllm.oviiUoy1tqgr of .oll throuEh. tln oll llpar.tor. '..Blor- ,.:',r
by grsesfro tlte cnglnccrani:crsciri'vcnted frcn tic srng to tlrc oll 3.Prr.t[r rtd oug-thror6h
ttre warboard'brcathör llnc. Thetoo-port of t{rc oll yrlyc tt oPrnrrd tlhcloltq port fr closed
rllodrg ofl to flor out frqr Uri ürlahei Dort, to tlrc otl vrlyr' to tte ofl F.üp.nd out-to
thc rnglnc lubrlcrtlon Dolnts. fui öti ln t*rcilnes rhlch frllr to rcturn to th..snttgdurlq the
tnnsltlon bcüecnnonnatrna lnvcited flfchB drtlns Into tJrcoll trP.rstor. lhls oll then rc-
ürrns to tie srap frcn llre UöttÄ-oi-Oc-oil separrtordurlng pcrlodl of norüil fllght.

IIOIE
llcacntarT oll grcssurc InterruPllont (up to I oaxfnul of 15 rccondr)
ls norqal vhen thc 3y!t$ lr Inltlrlly loYcrted.

FIGURE6-1 OIL SYSTEMSCHEIvIATIC

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AIvIERICAI.I CIIAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONVI
STJPER DECATHLON (8KCAB) AIRCRAFTA}ID SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

R/H FUE!_

c o

AFT FUELI4ANI }IANIFOLD

DRAIII
CHECK
VALVE

HEADER
TA}IK
SHROUD
DRAIN
FUELSHUTOFF
VALVE

GASCOLATOR

FUELPUI'IP
EIERGENCY

FUELPIJHP
DRIVEN
EI{GINE

INJECTOR

FIGURE 6.2 FI.JELSYSTEMSCHEN(AfiC

6:9
 SECTIONVI AI\4ERICAI{ CIIAMPION AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFTAI{D SYSTEMDESCRIPTION : SUPERDECATHLON (8KCAB)

\IENT SYSTEM

. F.ueltank air spacesareinterconnected

andpositiveventingis providedthrougha tubewhichprotnidesfromthe
"
r,. bottomof thetreft wingjust of thetank. A checkvalveis providedät the
outboard ''''' ventoutletof eachtankto
ri :minimize invertedfteüoqs. .

: SYSTEM OPERATION
' .Fuel is gravityifedfrom thetanls to the engine.
.. .,'_(.
.r'n',: :1': '
. !

,.F[IEL PI]MPS

.:T{reSuperDecathlonengineis fuel injectedandrwo fuel pumpsare required.

l. . An engine-drivergcam-operated pumpwhich operateswheneverthe engineis runningto supplyfuel at

proper pressureto the fuel injector.

2. fui emergenryelectricpumpon the firewall in the enginecompartment.il,he'control'switchfor the elect.

fuel prrmpis locatedon the control panelnext to the mixture control.

PRTMER

To primethe engine,tuFnon the rnasterswitchandthe electricfuel pumpwith throttle closedand mixturein idle
cut-off. To provide one strokeof prime,movemixturecontrol to full rich andbackto idle cut-off. This injects
fuel directly into the cylinders.Retum electricfuel pumpto "OFF' after priming.

F'TIEL PRESSIIRE GAI]GE

The fuel pr€ssuregaugeon the right sideof the instrumentpanelindicatesthe ftel pressureat the ihjectorinlet.

6-10
 AI\,IERICAI{ CI{ÄMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTION VI
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) AIRCRAFT AhTD SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

h-dADERTANK

To providelimitedfuel in the invertedposition,a sfrouded1.5gallonheadertank is locatedin the forwardcabin

undertheinstnrmem panel.Theoutletfromtheheadertankcoruists.of.astandpipelocatedat the centgrof thetank
.-Thushatfofthetankcappcity canbeused has.not been
though:the,inverted-ftet,supply
in theinverted'position.,',Even
invertedflightmustbe terminated'immediately
- extrausted, if oil pressure'should;drop;below.iacceptable
limits.

Thefuel filler capusedon the SuperDecattrlorr.isa'nonyerrting;t5pe:'rü':1":!

A loosecap,or onethatis not sealingproperly,may.cause a fuel
unbalance from onetankto another.If an'excessive fuel unbalance
exists,checkthe capsfor securityandthe filler capgasket for condition.
nyrng the aircraftin anuncoordinatedmanneror parkingthe aircraft
on a slopemayalsocausefuelunbalance. Do not assume fuel in left
is
tank identicalto thatshownon right tank fuel gauge.

.t

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AI\4ERICAI'{CIIAMPIONAIRCRAFT SECTIONVJI
SUPERDECATHLON(8KCAB) REQUTREMENTS
SERVTCTNG

SECTIONVII

SERVICING REQIIIREMENT S

INDEX

GENERAL...........J.... ..............-. ..........7-r

EXTERIOR CARE.. ................. 7-r
WINDSHIELDAI{D WINDOWCARE....... 7-2
'' 7-2
FIrELAI$DOIL..........
REQUTREMENTS FORNEWENGTNES 7-3
CI{ANGINGENGTNE 7-3
OIL...................................................
ENGINECOWLING 7-5
BRAKESERVrCrNc.............. 7-s

,
GENERAL

andgeneralattentionitemswill assurea longlife andmaximumreliabilityfor any aircaft.

Certainmaintenance
andcarehintsfor the SuperDecathlonarecoveredin thissection.
Generalprocedures

EKTERIOR CARE

Your SuperDecathlonhasa long-lasting,all weatherfinishandshouldrequireverylittle maintenance.However,

thatthiswork bedelayeduntil at least90 days
to waxandpolishtheairplane.It is recommended
it rnaybedesirable
sothatthepainfmaycurecompletely.
afterdateof rnanufacture

Thefinishcanbekeptbrightsimplybywashing soapsor harshdetergents.

withwaterandmildsoap.Avoidabrasive
Rinsewith clearwater'anddry with terrycloth'towelsoi'chamois.

If you chooseto warcyourairplane,usea goodaircafttypewax andapplywax liberallyto areassubjectto high

abrasionsuchasleadingedgesandtail surfaces.

7 -l
 SECTION VII AMERICAI{ CI{AMPION AIRCRAFT
sERVrcrNGREQUIREMENTS SUPER DECATHLON (8KCAB)

WIITDSHIEID AND WII{DOW CARE

A certainamountof careis requiredto keepthe plexiglass

in the windshieldand cabinwindowscleänand
The
unscratched. followingcleaning
procedureis recommended:

1. If largedepositsofmudanddirt häve'accumulat.d
ontheplexiglass,
flushwith cleanwateranddislodge
. exrcessdirt andmud.
' 2,ih Washw{t$soapandwater. Usea spongeor heavywaddingof soft cloth..Do not rub asthe
ebrasivein the
. 4-r. dirt and,gludresiduevdl causefine scratches
in thesurface
",,; , E$i.r,'
oil spotsmaybet *ou"ä with a softclothsoakedin kerosehe
3.1r Grease.and
:., i','. " .F"' i
t
4. After cleaning,wa"rthe surfacewith a thin coat of hardpolishingwax or a commercialbrand of plexiglass
polish. Buffwith a soft cloth.

5;'l If a sevetgscratchor marringshouldoccur,usejeweler'srouge to rub out the scratch. Smooth it and apply

NOTE

Neverusegasoline,benezine, alcohol,acetongbarbontetractrloride,
4lk' anti-icefluid,lacquerthinneror glassclEaner
to.cleanthe plexiglass.
,.
Thesematerialswill attackthe plasticandmay cause.severe crazing.

FIJEL AI\[D OIL

The SuperDecathlonmust use 100 octaneminimum. Do not useany lower gradeas it can causeseriousengine
damagein a very short time aswell asenginefailure.

Oil sumpcapacityis eightquartsandaerobaticminimumsafequantityis six quarts. Recomniendedtime between

changeis 25 hours, or sooner,as conditionsdictate. The fotlowing gradesshouldbe used für the specific
temperatures.

A\IERAGE SINGLEVISCOSITY MULTI.VISCOSITY

TEMPERATURE GRADES GRADES
Above60" F SAE50 SAE40 or SAE50
30'to90'F SAE40 SAE40
0' to 70oF SAE30 SAE40 or 20W-30
B e l o wl 0 'FSAE20 sAE20W-30
All oilsusedmustconformto LycomingSpec.No. 301E.
7-2
AT4ERICA]*ICIIAMPION AIRCRAFT SECTIONVII
SITPERDECATIILON (8KCAB) SERVICINGREQ{'IREMENTS

^ .QIIIREI\4IENTSFOR NEW ENGINES

Your engineis filled at the factorywith the propergradeof straightmineraloil. Only straightmineraloit (nor
additiveoil) shouldbeusedfor the first 50 hoursor until oil consumption
stabilizes.

CHANGINGENGII.TEOIL-

It is recommended that engineoil be changedapproxirnat

e$ every"ZS.hoirrsrdDepdndingomoperatingconditions,
a longeror shorterperiodmaybeused,atthe disoetionof theowner.ii*föichangeithdiöil,,'Efirsü,fffiä
airplanefor a
shortperiodto allowoil to'reachnormaloperationtemperatures..'If'youiengineris.mot*equippe&witha'Handi-Dra
(optional),oil is drainedby first removingthe,bottomenginecowlingtheh':tinsafetying:andrremovirig
thö pipeplug
ontherightsideoftheoil sumpbottom. AS.t drainingreinstallplug,,securewithsafety,wire and;replacecowling-.

NOTE
;,;.r.
Totatcapacityof oil sump,oil coolerandpropeller+cortrol.syslssl ,,r,::.;;*r,-
equalsten quarts;however,onlytheeightquartsin thesumpis
representedon thedipstickcalibration.Maiirtainyouroil levelin
accordance with thiscalibration
(eightquartsma.ximunr,six quarts
aerobaticminimum).Approximately eightof thetentotalquartsis
drainable.

It is recommenagäth"tthe25-houroil changeintervalbeobserved for ruin.r.operations,and thatths'oil andbreather

Iinesbe checkedfgrmoistureaccumulation duringthe oil change.-It should be notedthat drainingthe oil through
theoil sumpor quick-draindoesnot removeallofthe oil fromthesystern.For completeoil drainagqthe oil should
bedrainedttroughthe sumpplugandthentheoil drainedin linesA B, C andD asshownin Figure7-1. It is also
recommended that an inspectionbe madefor moistureaccumulation at five to ten operatinghour intervalsat the
locations showninFigure7-1. Thisinspectionintervalwill be dependent uponthetypeof aircraftoperationandthe
operational environment.AII moistureandsludgeshouldbedrainedfromtheseloationsduringthe inspections.

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AmericanChampion
AIRCRAFT
EQUIPMENT
SERIALNO.RECORD
PURCHASEReLuevoNoen ACFT MODEL SKCAB SERIALNUMBER 1059-2008
.,N''NUMBERD-ERMF BASECOLOR JUNEAUWHITE/ INSIGNIABLUE
TRIMCOLORYELLOW PPG PAINTCODES DSS871O
/ DSS14718

PARTNAME MAKE MODELNO. PARTNO. SERIAL NO.

ENGINE -YCOMING AEt0-360-H1B L-34034-51
E
INJECTOR 3ENDIX RSDA-54D1 1W156664 70c34604
ALTERNATOR =Sl ALY8421LS LW-14371 2P-74906
MAGNETOLEFT SLICK 4371 66GC2OSFNN c7110340
MAGNETO
RIGHT SLICK 4371 66GC2OSFNN 07112020
STARTER SKY-TEC 149-121S 31p 2104 F2L-390712
O I LC O O L E R 8526250 20002p. ^08-6727-2
ELECTRICFUEL PUMP A/ELDONPUMP 88110-G 124713
\4T PROPELLER P-880-3 N/A
C N T E CE N G . B-210988 N/A
PROP.GOVERNOR AEROTECH. 4T8210988 NiA
AEROTECH. ATF6-58-1 c8101541
ASSY HARTZELL -{c-c2YR-4CF
/ FC7666A-2 N/A
BLADE1 HARTZELL F76664 N/A
BLADE 2 HARTZELL F7666A N/A
ASSY VT PROPELLER VITV-9-B-C/C188-188 N/A
BLADE1 \4TPROPELLER c188-188 N/A
PROPELLER BLADE2 VITPROPELLER c188-188 N/A
BLADE 3 VITPROPELLER c188- 188 N/A
ASSY VITPROPELLER vrTV-15-B-C/C188-34 c70796
BLADE1 \4T PROPELLER c188-34 YC-29586
BLADE2 VITPROPELLER c188-34 YC-29587
/VINGSPAR- FRONTLEFT ACAC 5-430 101-08
/UINGSPAR- FRONTRIGHT ccAc 5430 101-08
WINGSPAR- REARLEFT ACAC 5-431 101-08
WING SPAR- REARRIGHT \cAc 5-431 101-08
LEFTWINGTIP STROBE CEROFLASH 152-0007 J07106856
RIGHTWINGTIPSTROBE qEROFLASH 152-0007 J07106855
LEFTMAINGEAR ccAc 7-1404 N/A
R I G H TM A I NG E A R ACAC 7-1404 N/A
ALUMINUMRIGHTMAINGEAR ACAC GAC5251-1-75
ALUMINUMLEFTMAINGEAR ccAc GAC5251-2-75

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TAILWHEEL ALASKANBUSHWHEELI 32004 ^Bt-32244 000423
FRONTSEAT ACAC 7-1499 402215
REAR SEAT ACAC 7-1500 F01695
AIR SPEEDINDICATOR SIGMATEK E45172 E45172-1-AC T25513
ALTIMETER UNITED 5934P-3 463578
TACHOMETER SUPERIORLABS 98480-23 D1-112-5023 28477
TACHOMETER INTL R-1
ELECTRONICS N/A
/ FUEL PRESSURE UNITED
VIANIFOLD 6335 191335
CCCELEROMETER WULTRAD GMs10-2 2071112
IURN COORDINATOR 1394T100-32 K07-11947
RATEOF CLIMB UNITED 7030 321069
SMARTSCAN ELECTRONICSINTL. SRSA-4 N/A
DOORKEY R.M.DECKER 1040-B 2-2190 HG-109
ELT AMERIKING AK-450 N/A
ELT ACK E-01 08210
TRANSPONDER GTX32O 011-00728-00 N/A
IRANSPONDER KING KT76A 066-01
062-0000 N/A
TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX328 011-00490-00 13K010995
TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX33O 011-00455-00 N/A
ENCODER SANDIA SAE5-35 305154-00 8206
GPS GARMIN GNC2SOXL 011-00295-00 N/A
GPS GARMIN GNC430 011-00550-10 N/A
GPS GARMIN GPSmap496 19803086
GPS KING KLX135A 069-01
029-0703 N/A
GPS KING KMD150 1010210610 N/A
coM KING KY 974 064-01
051-0070 N/A
coM APOLLO SL-40 25805358
AUDIOPANEL GARMIN GMA340 011-00401-10 N/A
INTERCOM PS ENGINEERING PM1000tl 11922 N/A
INTERCOM PS ENGINEERING PM3000 c05715A
INTERCOM/ CD PLAYER P S E N G I N E E R I N G PCD7100 11956 N/A
GYRO
DIRECTIONAL S I G M AT E K 4000HR-3 1U262-101-41 N/A
ATTITUDE
GYRO SIGMATEK 5000M-15 1U149-028-8 N/A
CLOCK DAWRON M800 24123
GAUGE
SUCTION JMA INC. 3-200-13 N/A
NAV INDICATOR GARMIN Gt 1064 013-00049-01 N/A
FUELFLOW ELECTRONICS
INTt FP-51 N/A
OIL TEMP/PRESS. INTL OPT.1
-LECTRONICS N/A
SUPERCLOCK ELECTRONICSINTI.sc-5 N/A
ENGINEANALYZER ELECTRONICSINTI.US-PA-4 N/A
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INTI UBG.16 ** N/A
ENGINEANALYZER .t. SR-844 N/A
AMPA/OLT ELECTRONICS
INTLVA-14 ** N/A
FUELFLOW JPI FS-450 450000 N/A
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MANIFOLD ELECTRONICS
INTI Mt-1 ** N/A
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 CONGRATI'LATIONSON THE PIIRCEASEOF YOI]R }[EW

4 AmericanChampionAircraft arefinishedwith high qualitypaintsdesignedto last the

i-
3::,r
entirelifletimeofyour airplane.As the new ownerof an AmericanChampionAirptane,you
shouldreview thesepracticeswith your dealer.Followingthesesimpleguidelineswill insure
for the life ofthe airplane.
your airptanemaintainsit's showroomappearance

In The First 120Days...

siliconeon the airplane.
o Do not usewaxesor polishescontaining
r u$ng a high qualitynon-silicone glaze
Before eachrefuelor flight, we highlyrecommend
(RaceGlaze)in the areasaroundthe fuelcapsandvents.
+ After eachflight andrefuel,ensurethat anyfuel or oil on the paintis rernovedimmediately.
t Washairplaneby handwith coolwateranda verymild carwashsolution.Be sureto usea
soft cloth or sponge.
Do not park nearor undertreeswhichmaydrop sapor in areaswith heavyindustrialfallout.

For The Life Of The Finish...

periodsof time.
+ $possiblg avoidstoringthe airplanein the sunfor extended
o Avoid spillingfire[ oil or solventson the finish.
spillagewith a highquality
r After 120days,wö( ar€asthat maybe affectedby anyaocidental
watc.
r Po not usestiffbrushes
or ragsimpregnated (dirt,sand,grease...).
with anycontaminates
r Washthe airplanein shadgif possible.
r Do not sorapeiceor snolvfromthesurface.Thiscouldhavethesatheeffectasa paint
scraPer.
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AD# ApplicableS.B. # & Subject Hours@ Methodof Gompliance tr Gomp.@ Signature
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Hrc/Date Number
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47-50-13

'18-08-02
Kopper aeromatic props

Clevelandwheels
X
Q:C>
x @D
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72-18.03 Rudderand elevatorcables
X
72-20-06 Aerobaticfl ight placard
X
73-23-01R4 Pistonpin failures

74-23.{J4Rl Rib flanges

X
3D
X
75-08-09R3 Oilpump
X
/ö-1 /-1b powerross
Engrne
X
76-2241 Adjustablefront seat
X
78-23-10

79-04.{15
Centerbody bellowsseal
assembly
Fuel diaphragm
X

X
a9
79-22-01 Exhaustsystem
X
80-21-06 Mufflercoreand bodyassys
X
8't-16..04 harnessinstallation
Competition
X
ö 1 - 1 ö - U 4K Z uil pump
X
ö/-1U{rb xr
X
89-r846 Frontfoldingseats
X
90-04-06 R1 Prop governoroil ilne
X
90-15-15Rl \Mngfrontsparstrutfittings
X
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91-14-22

92-1245
Crankshaftgear retainingbolt

Pistonpin failure
X
<ßF)
X
93-02-05 Fuel injectionlines
X qä"
96-03-r1 Wingstrutcracking
X
96-09-10 Oil Pumps
X
96-1ü-02 Wingfrontstrutattachfittings
X qä9
96-23-03 ruelpumps
H€n pressure
X
97-01-03 Pistonpin
X
97-15-11 Pistonpin
X
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ApplicableS.B.# & Subject Methodof Compliance

Detectand repairor replace

damagedwood wing spars
Detectand repairor replace
damagedwood wing spars

CORRECTION- Prevent
looseningor failureof the
crankshaftgear retainingbolt

To detect and correct incorrect

swagingwidthsof the flight
controlcable Nicopresssleeves

separationleadingto damageof

fatiguefailureof the connecting

rod and a oossible
uncommandedshutdownof the
engine.

To preventerosionsheath
separationleadingto damageof
the airplane