PS-POH-1-1-12 PS-28 Cruiser

Pilot’s Operating Handbook

PS-28 Cruiser
equipped with analogue instrument package

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This Pilot’s Operating Handbook is

EASA approved under
Restricted Type Certificate No.: EASA.A.546

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SECTION 1 PS-POH-1-1-12 PS-28 Cruiser
GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2 Summary of performances

Weights:
Max. takeoff and landing weight .................. 600 kg
Max. weight of fuel ...................................... 82 kg
Max. baggage weight in rear fuselage ......... 18 kg
Max. baggage weight in each wing locker .... 10 kg
Maximum empty weight .............................. 405 kg

NOTE
Actual empty weight is shown in Section 9, Supplement No. 02

Wing loading .............................................. 49 kg/m2

Power loading ............................................. 8.15 kg/kW

Speeds:
Maximum at sea level ................................. 119 KIAS
Cruise, 75% power at 3,000 ft ..................... 93 KIAS

Range and endurance:

Range......................................................... 512 NM (948 km)

Endurance .................................................. 5:26 h:mm
Conditions:
Usable fuel................................................................ 113 L
75% power of engine ................................................ 5,000 RPM
Altitude ...................................................................... 3,000 ft
Reserve .................................................................... 30 minutes

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Rate of climb:
At sea level ................................................. 825 fpm
Best angle of climb speed (vx) ..................... 55 KIAS
Best rate of climb speed (vy) ....................... 62 KIAS

Stall speeds:
VS0 – flaps down, power - idle .................... 31 KIAS
VS – flaps up, power - idle ....................... 37 KIAS

Fuel:
Total fuel capacity....................................... 114 L
Total usable fuel ......................................... 113 L
Approved types of fuel ................................ see chapter 2.11

Engine power:
Maximum power at 5,800 RPM ................... 73.5 kW
Max. continuous power at 5,500 RPM ......... 69 kW

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NOTE
Altitude losses shown in the table present max. values determined on the basis of
flight tests using average piloting skill.

2.3 Flap extended speed range - VS0 to VFE

Flaps operating range .......................................................31 - 75 KIAS

2.4 Manoeuvring speed - VA

Manoeuvring speed at 600 kg ...........................................88 KIAS

2.5 Maximum structural cruising speed – VNO

Maximum structural cruising speed ...................................108 KIAS

2.6 Never exceed speed - VNE

Never exceed speed ..........................................................138 KIAS

2.7 Service ceiling

Service ceiling ..................................................................15,090 ft

2.8 Load factors

Maximum positive limit load factor ....................................+ 4 g
Maximum negative limit load factor ...................................- 2 g

Maximum positive limit load factor with flaps extended ........ + 2 g

Maximum negative limit load factor with flaps extended..... 0g

2.9 Approved manoeuvres

The PS-28 Cruiser is approved for normal and below listed manoeuvres:

• Steep turns not exceeding 60° bank

• Lazy eights
• Chandelles
• Stalls (except whip stalls)

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2.10 Operating weights and loading

Max. takeoff weight ...........................................................600 kg

Max landing weight ...........................................................600 kg

Max. weight of fuel ............................................................82 kg

Max. baggage weight in rear fuselage ...............................18 kg

Max. baggage weight in each wing locker ..........................10 kg

Maximum empty weight ....................................................405 kg

NOTE
Actual empty weight is shown in Section 9, Supplement No. 02

WARNING
Do not exceed maximum takeoff weight 600 kg.

Number of seats ...............................................................2

Minimum crew (only on the left seat) .................................1 pilot

Minimum crew weight .......................................................55 kg

Maximum crew weight on each seat ..................................115 kg

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2.11 Fuel

Fuel volume:
Wing fuel tanks capacity ...................................................2x 57 L

Total fuel capacity.............................................................114 L

Unusable fuel ....................................................................2x 0.5 L

Total usable fuel ...............................................................113 L

Maximum allowable difference in fuel tanks.......................30 L

Recommended fuel type:

NOTE
Refer to the ROTAX Operator’s Manual, section 2.4 Fuel, and Rotax Service
Instruction SI-912-016

MOGAS
European standards - min. RON 95, EN 228 Super, EN 228 Super plus
US standard - ASTM D4814
Canadian standards - min. AKI 91, CAN/CGSB-3.5 Quality 3

CAUTION
Fuels that contain more than 5 % ethanol blend have not been tested and are not
permitted for use.

AVGAS
US standard- AVGAS 100 LL (ASTM D910)
AVGAS 100 LL places greater stress on the valve seats due to its high lead
content and forms increased deposits in the combustion chamber and lead
sediments in the oil system. Thus it should only be used in case of problems
with vapor lock or when other types of gasoline are unavailable.

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2.12 Engine operating speeds and limits

Engine Model: ROTAX 912 ULS2
Engine Manufacturer: BRP-Powertrain GmbH
Max. takeoff: 73.5 kW at 5,800 rpm (max. 5 min.)

Power Max. continuous: 69 kW at 5,500 rpm

Cruising (75%): 51 kW at 5,000 rpm

Max. takeoff: 5,800 rpm (max. 5 min.)

Engine Max. continuous: 5,500 rpm

speed Cruising (75%): 5,000 rpm

Idling: 1,400 rpm (minimum)

Minimum: 0.8 bar below 3,500 rpm

Oil
Maximum: 7 bar cold engine starting
pressure
Normal: 2 - 5 bar above 3,500 rpm

Minimum: 50 °C
Oil
Maximum: 130 °C
temperature
Normal: 90 - 110 °C

Cylinder
head temp. Maximum: 135 °C
(CHT)

Nominal: 800 °C
Exhaust
gas temp. Maximum: 850 °C
(EGT)
Max. takeoff: 880 °C

Minimum: 0.15 bar

Fuel
press. 0.4 bar
Maximum:
0.5 bar*
Engine start, Minimum: -25°C
operating
temperature Maximum: 50 °C

Limit of engine operation at zero gravity and in negative “g” condition

Maximum: 5 seconds at max. -0.5 g

* Applicable only for fuel pump from S/N 11.0036.

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WEIGHT & BALANCE

- Obtain measurement LN by measuring horizontally and parallel to the

airplane center line, from center of nose wheel axle left sides, to the datum
on the left wing. Repeat on right side and average the measurements.
5. Using weights from item 3 and measurements from item 4 the airplane
weight and C.G. can be determined.
6. Basic Empty Weight may be determined by completing appropriate table.

6.3 Operating weights and loading

Weights:
Max. takeoff weight ...........................................................600 kg
Max landing weight ...........................................................600 kg
Max. weight of fuel ............................................................82 kg
Max. baggage weight in rear fuselage ...............................18 kg
Max. baggage weight in each wing locker ..........................10 kg
Maximum empty weight ....................................................405 kg
Crew:
Number of seats ...............................................................2
Minimum crew (only on the left seat) ................................1 pilot
Minimum crew weight .......................................................55 kg
Maximum crew weight on each seat ..................................115 kg
Arms:
Pilot/Passenger.................................................................700 mm
Baggage compartment ......................................................1,310 mm
Wing lockers.....................................................................600 mm
Fuel tanks .........................................................................180 mm

NOTE
Actual Empty weight is shown in Section 9, Supplement No. 02.

NOTE
For the needs of this Handbook the fuel specific weight of 0.72 kg / L was used to
convert volume units into weight units.

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6.4 Weight and balance C.G. layout

6.5 C.G. range and determination

6.5.1 Aircraft C.G. range:

Empty weight C.G. range .................................. 28.5 to 29.5 % of MAC

427.5 to 442.5 mm of MAC

Operating C.G. range........................................ 28 to 35 % of MAC

420 to 525 mm of MAC

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