Poh Rev B
Poh Rev B
Poh Rev B
It is
roughly based on a typical Cessna POH, with modifications specific to an RV. There
are also specific references to my tail number and equipment installed in my RV-6A.
For this POH to be useful, you must tailor it to your specific aircraft. The tail number
can easily be changed with a search and replace. Other modifications will take
longer, such as references to the trike, tip-up canopy, C/S prop, RMI engine monitor,
internal ski rack, etc.
Most performance figures (fuel flow, endurance, speed, ROC, glide performance, etc)
were obtained from actual flight test data.
I found it beneficial to print the checklists separately and use them during the
preflight (pages 7-13, 23-26). This document is best used when printed on a color
printer. The 8 ½” X 11” paper should be cut to the proper size after printing.
The Annual Condition Inspection was taken from the RV-List. I think it was
originally written by George Orndorff. The Van’s Airforce logo was downloaded
from the Internet and I have no idea of the original artist. If George, or the designer
of the logo, objects to these being included in the POH, I will remove them from all
further distributions.
This POH can be considered “freeware”. It is distributed free of charge. You may
pass it on to anyone else as long as this title page remains intact.
This manual was first posted online in the fall of 1997. Since then, it appears that it
has been used as a template for many additional manuals that have also been
published. If anyone copies information from this manual and then republishes it, I
ask that you include a cover page indicating what data has been copied. This manual
covers the performance of a 160 HP RV-6A. When these new manuals are then used
by a third party, that person will not be able to know what information has been
copied, and what was obtained from actual flight test. My goal is to ensure the
sharing of ACCURATE data.
This document is under constant revision. If anyone has any ideas on how it can be
improved, please let me know. I hope this is of help to others.
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PERFORMANCE – SPECIFICATIONS
SPAN: ……………………………………………………………….. 23’ 0”
LENGTH: ……………………………………………………………. 19’ 9”
HEIGHT:………………………………………………………………. 6’ 8”
SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level …………………………………….. 180 Knots
Cruise, 75% Power at 8,000 Ft …………………………….. 167 Knots
FUEL:
Capacity …………………………………………………… 38 Gal Total
Type ………………………………………………………. 100 LL
2. EMPENNAGE
a) Tail Tie-Down – DISCONNECT
b) Rudder Gust Lock -- REMOVE
c) Control Surfaces -- CHECK freedom of movement and security
d) Static Sources (both sides of fuselage) –CHECK for blockage
3. RIGHT WING
a) Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security
b) Flap -- CHECK security
c) Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT
d) Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation
e) Chock -- REMOVE
f) Right Wing Tank – SUMP
g) Main Buss Alternate Feed – ON
h) Fuel Boost Pump – ON
i) Gascolator – SUMP
j) Fuel Boost Pump – OFF
k) Main Buss Alternate Feed -- OFF
l) Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY
m) Fuel Filler Cap – SECURE
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5. NOSE
a) Engine Oil Level -- CHECK, do not operate with less than 4 quarts
b) Propeller and Spinner -- CHECK for nicks and security
c) Cowl Hinge Pins – CHECK for security
d) Air Inlet -- CHECK for restrictions
e) Nose Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation
f) Chock -- REMOVE
g) Fuel Tank Vents -- CHECK for blockage
6. LEFT WING
a) Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT
b) Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation
c) Chock -- REMOVE
d) Left Wing Tank -- SUMP
e) Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY
f) Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE
g) Pitot Tube Cover -- REMOVE and check for blockage
h) Landing Light -- CHECK condition
i) Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security
j) Flap -- CHECK security
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STARTING ENGINE
a) Mixture -- RICH
b) Carb Heat -- COLD
c) Prop -- HIGH RPM
d) Master Switch – ON
e) Fuel Boost Pump -- ON
f) Strobe – ON
g) Flaps -- UP
h) Prime -- AS REQUIRED (3-4 seconds when cold)
i) Throttle -- OPEN approx 1/4”
j) Propeller Area -- CLEAR
k) Ignition Switch -- START
l) Engine Monitor -- ON
m) Oil Pressure -- CHECK 25 psi at idle
n) Fuel Boost Pump – OFF
o) Autopilot / Encoder -- ON
p) Avionics -- ON
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BEFORE TAKEOFF
a) Brakes -- SET
b) Canopy -------- Main Latch -- SECURE
-------- Secondary Latch -- SECURE
c) Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT
d) Flight Instruments – SET
Altimeters – CORRECT PRESSURE
A/H – ALLIGNED
Autopilot – TURN COORDINATOR MODE
e) Navigational Instruments -- SET
f) Fuel Selector Valve -- DESIRED TANK
g) Mixture -- RICH (below 3000’)
h) Elevator and Aileron Trim -- NEUTRAL
i) Throttle -- 1700 RPM
1) Magnetos -- CHECK (125 max drop, 50 differential)
2) Suction – CHECK (5” Hg)
3) Carb Heat -- CHECK for drop
4) Prop -- CHECK operation
5) Engine Instruments -- CHECK
6) Throttle -- IDLE
7) Carb Heat -- COLD
i) Radios – SET
j) Flaps -- AS REQUIRED
k) Fuel Boost Pump -- ON
l) Transponder -- ALTITUDE
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TAKEOFF
NORMAL TAKEOFF
a) Wing Flaps – UP
b) Carb Heat – COLD
c) Prop – HIGH RPM
d) Throttle -- FULL OPEN
e) Elevator Control – LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 55KIAS)
f) Climb Speed -- 110 KIAS
ENROUTE CLIMB
a) Airspeed – 110 - 130 KIAS
b) Throttle – 25 in Hg, or full throttle
c) Prop – 2500 RPM
d) Boost Pump – OFF at 1000 feet AGL
e) Fuel Pressure – CHECK
f) Mixture – LEAN above 5000’
CRUISE
a) Throttle – 23 in Hg
b) Prop – 2300 RPM
c) Trim – ADJUST
d) Mixture – LEAN
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Enroute
Fuel Schedule:
Fuel Selector Switch At: Starting Starting
Position (Aircraft Total) Total (Left) Total (Right)
Left 37 18.5 18.5
Left to Right 27 8.5 18.5
Right to Left 11.5 8.5 3
AFTER LANDING
a) Wing Flaps – UP
b) Boost Pump – OFF
c) Transponder – STANDBY
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
a) Avionics – OFF
b) Autopilot / Encoder -- OFF
c) Electrical – OFF
d) Throttle – IDLE
e) Prop – FULL FORWARD
f) Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF
SECURING AIRCRAFT
a) Wheel Chocks – INSTALL
b) Wing & Tail Tie-Down – INSTALL AS REQUIRED
c) Pitot Tube Cover – INSTALL AS REQUIRED
d) Cockpit – CLEAN AND SECURE
e) Ignition Key – REMOVED
f) Master and Electrical Switches – OFF
g) Engine Monitor Fuel Quantity – RESET AFTER REFUELING
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Performance
Cruise Performance at 8,000’:
KTAS RPM MAP Fuel Flow % Power
167 2400 23” 8.4 GPH 75%
157 2200 23” 7.4 GPH 65%
151 2200 21” 6.3 GPH 55%
No Reserve:
75% Power ……………………………………………….. 695 nm
65% Power ……………………………………………….. 745 nm
55% Power ……………………………………………….. 840 nm
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WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
Make: Scott Gesele Model: RV-6A
Serial: 22717 Registration: N506RV
Maximum Weights:
“Aerobatic”………………………………… 1375 Lbs
“Utility” ……….……………………………. 1650 Lbs*
“Normal” …………………………………… 1800 Lbs*
* Recommended maximum landing weight is 1650 lbs
Datum= 60 inches forward of wing leading edge (L.E.)
Design C.G. Range = 15% to 29% of wing chord
8.7” to 16.8” from L.E.
68.7” to 76.8” aft of Datum
Wing L.E. = 60 inches aft of datum
Main wheel right = 84.25” aft of datum
Main wheel left = 84.25” aft of datum
Nose wheel = 28.50” aft of datum
Fuel …………………… 70” aft of datum
Pilot and Passenger …… 87.4” aft of datum
Baggage ………………. 117” aft of datum
Internal Ski Rack ……... 144” aft of datum
Sample:
Total
Engine Information
Model: …….. Lycoming O-320 D1A
HP: ………… 160
Fuel: ……….. 91/96 or 100/130 octane minimum
……….. 100LL
Oil Filter: ….. Champion CH48110
Operating Conditions:
Oil Inlet Temp: 82 deg C desired, 118 deg C Maximum
Oil Pressure: 90 psi max; 60 psi min; 25 psi idle
Fuel Pressure: 8 psi max; 0.5 psi min; 3.0 psi desired
Cyl. Head Temp 66 deg C – 223 deg C desired range, 260 deg C max
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ENGINE FAILURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
1. Cranking – CONTINUE, to get a start which would suck
the flames and accumulated fuel through the carb and into
the engine.
If engine starts:
CABIN FIRE
1. Master Switch – OFF
2. Vents/ Cabin Heat – CLOSED
3. Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if available)
WING FIRE
1. Nav Lights – OFF
2. Landing Light – OFF
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ELECTRICAL / ALTERNATOR FAILURE
1. Avionics –OFF
2. Master Switch – OFF, both sides
3. Alternator Breaker – RESET
4. Main Feed Breaker - RESET
5. Circuit Breakers – VERIFY POSITIONS
6. Master Switch – ON
HOURS:
MAKE: RV-6A SERIAL #: 22717
REGISTRATION #: N506RV DATE:
DESCRIPTION : COMMENTS:
A. PROPELLER GROUP
1. Inspect spinner and back plate....
2. Inspect blades for nicks and cracks....
3. Check for grease and oil leaks....
4. Lubricate propeller per lubrication chart....
5. Check spinner mounting brackets....
6. Check propeller mounting bolts and safety....
7. Inspect hub parts for cracks and corrosion....
B. ENGINE GROUP
C. CABIN GROUP
E. WING GROUP
F. OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
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