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Cessna T303 Crusader®

 

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Technical Summary

 

By

 

AERO NOORD

0528-274855

www.aeronoord.nl

©2009


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                                                                Table of Contents

 

Section I                  Aircraft General                                                      Page 02

 

Section II                 Limitations                                                              Page 03

 

Section III                Emergency Procedures                                        Page 05

 

Section IV               Normal Procedures                                                Page 08

 

Section V                Performance                                                           Page 10

 

Section VI               Mass & Balance                                                     Page 12

 

Section VII               Aircraft & Systems                                                 Page 13

 

Section I – Aircraft General
Engines

Teledyne Continental Engines:      Left     - TSIO-520 AE

                                                           Right   - LTSIO-520 AE

 

Turbocharged, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed, fuel injected, six cylinder, 520 CC, 250 Brake Horse Power at 2400 Rpm at sea level.

 

Propellers

McCauley, Max. diameter 74 inch, Min. diameter 72,5 inch.

Constant speed, full-feathering, non-reversible, hydraulically actuated.

Low pitch: 18,7°-19,6°         Feathered: 80°-81,3°

 

Fuel

Fuel types allowed: 100 LL

                                   100 Grade aviation fuel Green (100/130)

 

Fuel Capacity

155 US Gallons, (77,5 US Gallons Left, 77,5 US Gallons Right)

Total usable fuel: 153 US Gallons

 

Oil Capacity

Sump             : 8 Quarts per engine, (minimum 4 Quarts)

Total               : 9 Quarts per engine

 
Dimensions

Width                         : 12 meters

Length                        :   9 meters, 30 centimeters

Height                        :   4 meters, 10 centimeters

Ground clearance     : 30 centimeters

 

Maximum allowable masses:

Maximum Ramp Mass                    : 5175 Lbs

Maximum Take Off Mass                : 5150 Lbs

Maximum Landing Mass                 : 5150 Lbs  (Heavy Duty)

Maximum Zero Fuel Mass              : 4850 Lbs

 

Baggage Limitations

Aft baggage limit      : 200 Lbs

Nose locker limit       : 150 Lbs

Wing locker limit       : 120 Lbs (max. 60 Lbs under locker doors)


 

Section II – Aircraft Limitations

 

Speeds

 

Vne     : 210 Kias                                         Vle      : 210 Kias

Vno     : 175 Kias                                         Vlo      : 175 Kias - extension

Va       : 148 Kias at 5150 Lbs                                : 150 Kias - retraction

            : 141 Kias at 4650 Lbs                   Vmca  :   65 Kias

            : 133 Kias at 4150 Lbs                   Vso     :   58 Kias

Vfe      : 175 Kias with 10° Flaps                Vs       :   66 Kias (max. fwd C.of G.)

            : 150 Kias with 20° Flaps                Vy       : 103 Kias

            : 125 Kias with 30° Flaps                Vy se  :   97 Kias

                                                                       Vx se  :   93 Kias

 

Power plant

Maximum continuous power           : 2400 RPM

Maximum manifold pressure          : sea level - 15.000 feet       : 32 ,5 inch

: above 15.000 feet             : - 1 inch per 2.000 feet

Maximum cylinder head temp.       : 460° F (238°C)

Maximum oil temperature               : 240° F (116°C)

Maximum oil pressure                     : 100 PSI

Minimum oil pressure                      : 10 PSI

Maximum fuel pressure                   : 16,1 PSI (165 PPH)

Minimum fuel pressure                    : 3 PSI

 

Airspeed indicator markings

Red radial                 : 65 Vmca, 210 Vne

White arc                   : 58 Vso -125 Vfe 30°

Green arc                  : 66 Vs -175 Vno

Blue radial                 : 97 Vy se

Yellow arc                  : 175 Vno -210 Vne

 

Power plant markings

Tachometer                          : Green arc    2100-2400 RPM (Normal operating range)

                                               : Red line       2400 Rpm (Maximum limit)

 

Manifold pressure                : Green arc    16-24 inch HG (Normal operating range)

                                               : Blue arc       27,5-32,5 inch HG (Climb)

                                               : Red line       32,5 inch HG (Maximum limit)

 

Oil temperature                    : Green arc    100-200°F (Normal operating range)

                                               : Red line       240°F (Maximum limit)

 

Cylinder head temp. : Green arc    200-460°F

                                               : Red line       460°F


 

Fuel Flow                              : Red line       30 PPH -3 PSI (Minimum pressure)

                                               : Green arc    30-95 PPH

                                               : Blue arc       122-160 PPH (Climb range)

                                               : White arc     160-165 PPH (Take off range)

                                               : Red line       165 PPH -16,1 PSI (Maximum limit)

 

Oil pressure                          : Red line       10 PSI (Minimum limit)

                                               : Green arc    30-60 PSI

                                               : Red line       100 PSI (Maximum limit)

 

Fuel quantity                         : Red line       Empty (1,0 US Gallon unusable fuel)

                                               : Yellow arc    Empty-10 US Gallon (Caution range)

 

Suction                                  : Green arc    4,6-5,4 inches HG

 

Other information & limitations

 

Centre of Gravity limitations           : Calculated with gear down

Maneuver limits                                : Aircraft approved for normal category

 

Flight load factor limitations            : Flaps up       +3,8G to –1,52G

                                                           : Flaps down +2,0G

 

Design load factor                           : 150% of above limitations

 

Cross feed limitations                     : Cross feeding in level flight only

                                                           : Not within 60 Lbs of empty tank in use

                                                             (prevents possible dual engine failure)

: Not within 60 Lbs of full tank not in use

  (due to return feed of unused fuel)

: Auxiliary pumps on when switching tanks

 

Maximum sideslip duration : 1 minute

 

Maximum operating altitude           : 25.000 feet

 

Maximum passenger seating         : 4 passengers

 

Approved flap configurations         : 0°-10° flaps for take off

                                                           : 0°-30° flaps for landing

 

Alternate static source: Placards

- Airspeed     : Fly climbs & approaches 10 kias faster than normal

- Altitude        : Fly in cruise 300 feet higher than normal

                        : Fly in approach 100 feet higher than normal


 

Section III – Emergency procedures

 

Maximum glide speeds (propellers feathered, clean configuration, no wind);

- 5150 Lbs     : 104 Kias

- 4650 Lbs     :   99 Kias

- 4150 Lbs     :   93 Kias

 

Single engine approach speed                                         : 90 Kias

Single engine go around speed                                        : 97 Kias

Precautionary landing speed, with power and flaps       : 80 Kias

Glide-in landing speed                                                       : 80 Kias

 

Drag penalties for configuration deviations;

- Landing gear down                                                           : - 350 fpm

- Flaps 10°                                                                           : -   50 fpm

- Flaps 30°                                                                           : - 450 fpm

- Propeller windmilling                                                        : - 250 fpm

 

Emergency Checklist                                          -           Memory Items                    

 

Engine failure during Take-off (below 80 Kias);

- Throttles                                                                 -           Closed

- Brakes                                                                    -           As required

 

Continued Take-off with engine failure (above 80 Kias);

- Throttles (both)                                                      -           Forward

- Propellers (both)                                                   -           Forward

- Mixtures (both)                                                       -           Forward (Rich)

- Flaps                                                                      -           Up

- Landing gear                                                         -           Up

- Inoperative engine                                                -           Identify

- Throttle inoperative engine                                  -           Closed

- Propeller inoperative engine                               -           Feathered

- Mixture inoperative engine                                   -           Idle Cut-off

- Bank                                                                       -           5° towards operative engine

- Speed                                                                    -           97 Kias

 

Engine failure in flight below Vmca;

- Throttles                                                                 -           Retard

- Ailerons and rudder                                              -           As required

- Elevator                                                                  -           Lower nose until V>Vmca

 

Engine failure in flight above Vmca;

- Power                                                                     -           Increase

- Inoperative engine                                                -           Identify

- Fuel flow                                                                 -           Checked


 

Engine fire during start on ground;

- Aux. pumps                                                            -           Off

- Mixtures                                                                  -           Idle Cut-off

- Battery and alternators                                         -           Off

- Magnetos                                                               -           Off

- Parking Brake                                                       -           Off

- Aircraft                                                                    -           Evacuate

- Fire extinguisher                                                   -           Use

 

Engine fire in flight;

- Aux. pumps                                                            -           Off

- Engine on fire                                                        -           Identify

- Throttle engine on fire                                           -           Idle

- Propeller engine on fire                                        -           Feather

- Mixture engine on fire                                           -           Idle Cut-off

- Fuel selector engine on fire                                 -           Off

- Cowl flap engine on fire                                        -           Open

- Alternator engine on fire                                       -           Off

- Magnetos engine on fire                                      -           Off

- Emergency cross feed                                         -           Pull

- Heater                                                                    -           Off

- Power operating engine                                       -           Adjust

- Airspeed                                                                -           Increase

- Electrical load                                                        -           Reduce

Land as soon as possible

 

Cabin fire during taxiing;

- Throttles                                                                 -           Close

- Brakes                                                                    -           As required

- Mixtures                                                                  -           Idle Cut-off

- Battery and alternators                                         -           Off

- Magnetos                                                               -           Off

- Aircraft                                                                    -           Evacuate

- Fire extinguisher                                                   -           Use

 

Cabin fire in flight;

- Battery                                                                     -           Off

- Alternators                                                             -           Off

- Vents                                                                      -           Closed

- Heater                                                                    -           Off

- All electrical switches                                           -           Off (except magnetos)

- Fire extinguisher                                                   -           Use

Land as soon as possible


 

Wing fire;

- Pitot heat                                                                -           Off

- Strobe lights                                                          -           Off

- Navigation lights                                                    -           Off

- Landing lights                                                        -           Off

Sideslip to keep flames away from fuselage and land as soon as possible

 

Fuel pump failure;

- Aux. pumps                                                            -           On

- Mixtures                                                                  -           Rich

 

Starter contactor remains engaged ;

- Battery and Alternator switch                               -           Off, then on

- Starter button light                                                 -           Check off

If light stays on;

- Circuit breaker                                                      -           Pull

If light still on;

- Land as soon as possible

 

Alternator off-line;

- Alternator                                                               -           Off

- Electrical load                                                        -           Reduce

 

Note: When the total load on both alternators is less than 30A, one “Alt off” light may

be illuminated.

 

Note: Non-essential loads include heater, fan and lights.

 

Open door in flight;

- Airspeed                                                                -           Reduce speed below 110 Kias.     

Land as soon as possible

 

 

 

 

In all cases adversely affecting aircraft performance and/or requiring a diversion it is imperative that Air Traffic Control are informed at the earliest possible convenience.

 


Section IV – Normal Procedures

 

Normal operating speeds (5150 Lbs or less)

 

Take off;

- Twin engine, normal climb out                             -           85-95 Kias

- Short field, Flaps 10°, speed at 50 feet              -           80 Kias

- Single engine, Flaps up (Vyse)                           -           97 Kias

- Minimum control speed in the air (Vmca)          -           65 Kias

 

Enroute climb (clean);

- Normal climb                                                         -           115-125 Kias

- Best rate of climb (Vy)                                          -           103 Kias

- Best angle of climb at sea level (Vx)                   -             77 Kias

- Best angle of climb at flight level 150                 -             86 Kias

 

Optimum climb speeds (sea level);

- Flaps up, gear up, best rate (Vy)             -           103 Kias

- Flaps up, gear up, best angle (Vx)                      -             77 Kias

- Flaps 10°, gear down, best rate (Vx)                  -             88 Kias

- Flaps 10°, gear down, best angle (Vx)               -             74 Kias

- Flaps 30°, gear down, best rate (Vy)                  -             79 Kias

- Flaps 30°, gear down, best angle (Vx)               -             66 Kias

 

Landing approach;

- Normal approach, Flaps up                                 -           90-100 Kias

- Normal approach, Flaps 30°                               -           80-  90 Kias

- Short field, Flaps 30°                                            -           81 Kias

 

Balked landing;

- Maximum power, Flaps 30°                                 -           80 Kias

 

Maximum recommended turbulent air speeds (Va);

- 5150 Lbs                                                                -           148 Kias

- 4650 Lbs                                                                -           141 Kias

- 4150 Lbs                                                                -           133 Kias

 

Maximum demonstrated cross wind velocity;

- 20 Kts

 

Minimum simulated single engine speed (Vsse);

- 80 Kias at ±1500 RPM (zero thrust)

 


 

Starting engines;

- See checklist

 

Note: Always start the left engine first, especially in cold weather, because of its

            proximity to the battery. After starting, oil pressure should be observed within

            30 seconds, or 60 seconds in cold weather conditions.

 

Magnetos;

- Maximum drop:  150 RPM (maximum drop between two magnetos: 50 RPM).

 

Engine power check (4.20);

- A momentary overshoot of 2 to 3 inches may occur, this is considered to be not

  detrimental (cold engine)

 

Cruise power;

- Normal cruise power is between 52% and 72% power.

 

Note: Operation on the lean side of peak EGT is not allowed.

 

Maximum allowable manifold pressure is available up to 10.000 feet approximately with a fully blocked filter (icing) and the alternate air door open.


 

Section V – Performance

 

For aircraft performance calculations refer to the appropriate graphs in the aircraft flight manual. The figures calculated should be adjusted for the following;

 

Headwind      : Decrease distances by 10% for each 11 knots headwind

Tailwind         : Increase distances by 10% for each 2,5 knots tailwind (max.10 kts)

Surface          : Increase ground roll by 40% for operations on a dry, grass runway

Configuration: Increase speeds 10 knots, and distances 35% for a flapless landing

                        : Increase distance by 25% for a flaps 10° landing

 

Maximum single engine rate of climb under ISA : 220 feet per minute

Maximum twin engine rate of climb under ISA                 : 1480 feet per minute

Single engine service ceiling under ISA                           : 13.000 feet

 

On the next page a performance calculation sheet is printed to accurately calculate take off and landing performance for this aircraft by inserting the figures found in the aircraft flight manual.


Performance calculation sheet Cessna 303 Crusader

Take off;

Total to clear 50 ft obstacle                                           A ……………

Ground roll                                                                   B ……………-

                                                                                              A-B      …..………….

Corrections:                  B ………………                                                 A-B  ……………..

Wind AC manual              ……………… +/-                                           Wind  …………….. +/-

-10% / 11kts HW

+10% /2,5kts TW                 .………………                        max.10 kts TW       D  .…………….

Slope                              ……………… +/-

10% per 1% slope

               ………………

Grass + 15%                   ……………… +

                                      ………………

Wet grass + 25%             ……………… +

Ground roll                    C ……………… ft. x 0,3 = ……………. mtr.

Correction                     D ……………… ft.

Total Take off distance to 50 ft.                                                             C+D ……………… ft.

 

Landing;

Total to clear 50 ft. obstacle                                          A …………….

Ground roll                                                                  B ……………. –

                                                                       A-B      ……………….

Corrections:                  B ………………                                                  A-B ………………

Wind AC Manual              ……………… +/-                                           Wind ……………… +/-

-10% / 10 kts HW

+10% / 2,5 kts TW           ………………                         max.10 kts TW       D ………………

Slope                              ……………… +/-

10 % per 1% slope

                                      ………………

Grass + 40%                   ……………… +

                                      ………………

Wet grass + 25%             ……………… +

                                      ………………

No Flaps + 35%/10 kts     ……………… +

Ground roll                    C ……………… ft. x 0,3 = …………….. mtr.

Correction                     D ……………… ft.

Total landing distance from 50 ft.                                                           C+D ……………… ft.


 

Section VI – Mass & Balance

 

Maximum allowable masses;

Maximum Ramp Mass                                : 5175 Lbs

Maximum Take Off Mass                            : 5150 Lbs

Maximum Landing Mass                            : 5150 Lbs (Heavy Duty)

Maximum Zero Fuel Mass                          : 4850 Lbs

 

For mass and balance calculations refer to the Cessna mass and balance plotter for this aircraft and section VI of the Aircraft Flight Manual.


 

Section VII – Aircraft & Systems

 

Airframe;

All metal, six-place, semi monocoque design, utilising formed bulkheads and stringers and covered with sheet metal skin panels.

 

Wing structure; three sections

Two outboard sections and a centre nacelle to nacelle section. Two main spars of built up sheet metal and extruded angle members. Formed sheet metal ribs and stringers, upper and lower skins.

 

Flow energizer vanes;

Flow energizer vanes are employed at the fuselage and nacelles over the wings leading edge for improved air flow over the wing at low speeds.

 

Ailerons;

The ailerons contain balance weights in the leading edges, the right aileron also includes a trim tab.

 

Elevator;

The elevator construction is mounted at 35% of the vertical tail height. Small deflector vanes are mounted above the horizontal stabiliser to control airflow over the rudder. A trim tab is located on the right side of the elevator.

 

Flaps;

Large span, single slot type flaps are installed with detents at the 10° and 20° positions. A 10 Amps circuit breaker protects the flaps. The flaps have small perforated angles on the upper flap surface under the nacelles. Their purpose is to reduce air flow turbulence in this area with the flaps extended.

 

Annunciator panel; 12 indicators

GREEN

Normal condition

 

No action required

 

-         Windshield heat

-         De-ice pressure

AMBER

Cautionary condition

 

May require immediate

Action

 

-         Autopilot off

-         Left alternator off

-         Right alternator off

-         Heater overheat

-         Left low fuel¹

-         Right low fuel¹

RED

Hazardous condition

 

Immediate action required

 

-         Left engine fire

-         Right engine fire

-         Low voltage²

-         Door open

¹) Low fuel quantity; 60 lbs. or less remaining.

²) Low voltage; voltage below 24,5 Volts.

 

 

Annunciator panel; test switch

The test switch tests the operation of the annunciator panel lights, the gear position lights, and the aural warning tones for landing gear, fire detection and stall warning.

The switch also silences an activated fire detection warning tone.

 

Ground control;

-         Rudder: 15° turn (activates spring loaded steering bungee)

-         Rudder and brakes: 35° turn

-         Minimum turning radius: 15,4 m. (full rudder, brakes and differential power)

-         Maximum turn: 50° (by vehicle) structural damage may occur when exceeded

 

Doors;

The forward baggage door, the emergency exit door, and the entry door are protected. The “door open” annunciator comes on if not properly locked.


 

Landing Gear System

 

Landing gear; general

The landing gear consists of a conventional steerable nose gear, and a trailing beam type main landing gear. Shock absorption takes place by air/oil shock struts. Each main wheel is equipped with a hydraulically activated single disk brake on the inboard side.

 

Landing gear; extension and retraction

-By hydraulic actuators, powered by an electrically driven, hydraulic power pack, located at floor level between the pilot and co-pilot rudder pedals.

-Fluid level inspection is accessible through nose baggage area, checks should be done every 25 hours.

-Normal operating pressure is 1000-1500 PSI (automatically maintained)

-Gear up: by pressure.

-Gear down: by pressure.

-Gear locked: over centre lock (mechanical).

-Gear doors: mechanically actuated.

-Power pack operation is started and stopped by a pressure switch. Hydraulic pressure is directed by the landing gear lever.

-A squat switch on the left main landing gear electrically prevents retraction of the landing gear on the ground.

-Emergency hand pump and a gear warning tone are also included.

-Red light: gear in transit.

-Green light: gear down and locked.

-The gear lever has to clear a detent before movement is possible.

 

Landing gear; operation

-During a normal cycle, the gear retracts or extends fully and locks, limit switches close, and green lights come on (gear down). After the lights go out, (gear up) the power pack continues to run until the pressure reaches 1500 PSI. At that time a pressure switch opens and turns off the power pack. Whenever the pressure drops to below 1500 PSI, the switch opens again and the power pack will activate again. This may occur twice an hour.

-A squat switch or the circuit breaker (pulled) prevent gear retraction.

-Gear extension or retraction takes about 6 to 9 seconds (see hydraulic system).

 

Landing gear; emergency extension

-Slow to 140 KIAS or less and place the gear lever down. The gear should free fall to the down and locked position.

-If the gear fails to lock, use the emergency hand pump to lock the gear down (the pump cannot be used for gear retraction).

 

Landing gear; warning system

-Throttle actuated switches electrically activate a dual warning unit. Whenever one or both throttles is retarded below approximately 13 inches of manifold pressure at low altitude (<10.000 feet and battery switch on), an intermittent tone sounds.

-An interconnect switch on the wing flap system sound a tone when the flaps are extended beyond 15° with the gear still retracted.

 

Engines

 

Engines; general

Two horizontally opposed, six-cylinder, overhead valve, turbo-charged, air cooled, fuel injected engines with wet-sump lubrication systems and integral oil coolers, rated at 250 BHP at 2400 RPM (Teledyne Continental TSIO 520 AE and LTSIO 520 AE).

 

Engines; accessories

Propeller governor, dual magnetos, starter, belt-driven alternator, vacuum pump and a full-flow oil filter, turbocharger system.

 

Engines; cockpit instruments

Oil pressure gauge

Operated by electrical-resistance type pressure sensors

 

Oil temperature gauge

Operated by electrical-resistance type temperature sensors

Cylinder head temperature gauge

Operated by electrical-resistance type temperature sensors

Tachometer gauge

Operated electrically

 

Manifold pressure gauge

Direct reading of induction air manifold pressure

 

Fuel flow indicator gauge

Measures fuel pressure (approx. PPH)

 

Economy mixture indicator gauge (EGT)

Thermocouple probe, measures EGT (EGT varies with fuel-to-air ratio, power and RPM)

 

Engines; lubrication

-Full pressure, wet-sump type lubrication system

-Engine oil is also used for governor operation and turbocharger lubrication. The oil is supplied from an integral sump on the bottom of each engine.

-Oil coolers are mounted on the right, front side of the engines.

-Engine oil returns by means of gravity.

-Turbocharger oil returns by means of a scavenger pump.

 

Engines; starter system

-Ignition is provided by two pressurized engine-driven magnetos and two spark plugs in each cylinder.

-Right magneto: upper right and lower left cylinders.

-Left magneto: upper left and lower right cylinders.

-Normally both magnetos are on for a complete burning of the mixture.

-Pressing the starter button energizes the starter and the starter warning light. After releasing the starter buttons, the starter should disengage and the lights be off again.


 

 

Engines; air induction system

-The air induction system is located on the inboard side of each nacelle.

-When the filter becomes fully blocked, an alternate air door will open, providing air from inside the engine compartment (unfiltered).

-A reduction of up to 5 inches HG can occur with alternate door open

-Maximum pressure can be maintained up to 10.000 feet by adjusting the throttle.

 

Engines; exhaust

-Exhaust gas is directed through the turbine and then vented overboard.

-Excess exhaust gas is vented directly overboard via the waste gate.

 

Engines; fuel injection

The fuel injection system consists of:

-         Engine-driven fuel pump

-         Fuel flow (pressure) limiter

-         Fuel-air control unit (mixtures)

-         Fuel distributor manifold

-         Fuel flow indicator

-         Air bleed type injector nozzles

 

-Fuel is delivered by the engine-driven fuel pump to the fuel flow (pressure) limiter, (prevents exceeding the red line) and to the fuel-air control unit behind the engine.

-The fuel-air control unit proportions fuel flow to the induction air flow.

-Through spring tension on a diaphragm and valve, the fuel manifold evenly distributes fuel to the air bleed nozzle in the intake valve chamber.

-A pressure line is connected to the fuel manifold and to the fuel flow indicator.

 

Engines; air cooling

Air cooling takes place by ram air along baffle plates and by opening the cowl flaps.

 

Engines; turbo-charger operation

As long as the waste gate is open, discharge pressure will be constant. When the waste gate is closed, any change will affect engine performance. For changes, refer to pages 7.34 and 7.35 of the aircraft flight manual.

 

Engines; fire detection

Engine fire detection takes place by two temperature sensing loops (one per engine), causing a warning tone and a red annunciator light to come on if a fire is detected. The tone can be silenced by pressing the test switch on the annunciator panel.


 

Propellers; general

-The aircraft is equipped with all metal, three-bladed, constant speed, governor regulated, full feathering propellers.

-Oil pressure, boosted by the governor, moves a piston which twists the blades to low pitch/high RPM position (small blade angle).

-Centrifugal force, counterweights, spring tension move the propeller blades to the high pitch/low RPM position (feathered).

-A latch mechanism prevents feathering during a normal shutdown of the engine.

 

Propellers; synchrophaser

A synchrophaser synchronises engine speeds and relative blade angle.

The synchrophaser system consists of:

-         Magnetic RPM sensors and speed control circuits

-         Electronic control box (compares RPM and phase), toggle switch and phase adjuster (operates in a 50RPM range by increasing RPM of the slower engine)

 

Fuel system

The fuel system consists of:

- Two integral tanks

- Fuel flow limiter (pressure)

- Two selector valves

- Fuel/air control unit (mixtures)

- Two strainers

- Fuel distributor manifold

- Two auxiliary fuel pumps

- Fuel injection nozzles

- One engine-driven fuel pump

- Two cross-feed shut-off valves

 

-The pumps create suction, which draws fuel from the tanks.

-Vapor and excess fuel is returned to the tank on each side of the engine it comes from (so, if a tank is not in use, it is refilling continuously).

-Cross-feeding is allowed in level flight only.

-Fuel vents are located in the trailing edges, there are also vacuum operated fuel vents in the filer caps.

-Six electric fuel transmitters provide fuel quantity (three per tank).

 

NOTE: Cross-feeding should be stopped if tank not in use indicates 60 lbs. below full

  or tank in use indicates 60 lbs. of empty.

 

Hydraulic system

The hydraulic system is located between the rudder pedals, at floor level. It serves only for gear extension and retraction. The system is protected by three circuit breakers (landing gear, cont. and pump) of 5 and 30 Amps.

 

Brakes

-Single disc, hydraulically actuated brakes are located on the inside of the main wheels. The brakes are connected with a hydraulic line to a master cylinder, attached to each of the pilot’s rudder pedals.

-The parking brake may be used to set the brakes.

 

NOTE: Hard braking should be applied to extend brake life (metallic brakes).


 

Electrical system

 

-The aircraft is equipped with a 28 Volt, Direct-current, electrical system powered by a belt-driven 95 Amps. Alternator (dynamo) on each engine.

-The 24 Volt battery is located at the top of the left engine nacelle (see section V).

-Power is supplied to most electrical circuits through left and right main bus bars and dual avionics bus bar systems.

-Alternator outputs are supplied to individual alternator contactors and pull-off type alternator circuit breakers.

-Each alternator is controlled by an alternator control unit (ACU) providing voltage regulation plus over- and under voltage sensing.

-Normally each alternator shares the load on the main busses within 30 Amps. as controlled by the ACU paralleling circuitry.

-Each alternator is capable of supplying sole power for the aircraft.

-ACU controls alternators and annunciator panel lights.

-ACU provides load sharing (± 15 Amps) if circuitry fails. The alternator with the highest regulating point takes over all the load, but when overloaded, the other alternator will pick up the excess load.

- Battery switch must be on when on external power.

- Battery supplies power to the main busses via the battery contactor.

 

NOTE: Avionics power must be off during engine start to prevent possible damage.

 

Emergency alternator power switch (labelled emergency alternator field)

This switch provides current to restart alternators directly from the battery.

 

Emergency avionics power switch / circuit breakers

Two switches, provide power direct from the main busses to the avionics busses.

 

Circuit breakers and fuses

The circuit breakers are pull-off type. After opening, they can be reset after three minutes cooling down time. Fuses protect the battery contactor circuit (external power), clock, voltage- and ammeter circuits, both ACU load and voltage sensing circuits, the baggage lights and the entry lights.

 

Main bus tie and isolation circuit breakers (3CB’s 95 Amps.)

In case of a fault of the main bus:

1)     Main bus tie circuit breaker overloads

2)     Isolation circuit breaker overloads

3)     No battery current; ACU takes the alternator off-line

 

 

Low voltage light

The low voltage light comes on when system voltage falls below 24,5 Volts.

 

Alternator off light

The alternator off light comes on when field current is absent, or the electrical load is less than 25 Amps.

 

Heater operation

-Fuel is supplied from the right cross-feed line, so when the emergency cross-feed shut-off valve is activated, the heater will be inoperative.

-After an overheat condition, the heater has to be reset in the nose-wheel well.

 

Pitot-static system

The system consists of a heated pitot tube and two static ports. A drain is located on the left side of the cabin wall. The system supplies ram air pressure to the airspeed indicator, and static air pressure to the airspeed indicator, the vertical speed indicator and the altimeter.

 

Vacuum system

The aircraft has an engine-driven vacuum system, to operate the attitude direction indicator (ADI) and the horizontal situation indicator (HSI).

The vacuum system consists of:

-         Vacuum pump on each engine

-         Two vacuum relief valves

-         Check valve manifold

-         Vacuum system air filter (below the instrument panel, aft of the forward baggage compartment)

-         Vacuum operated instrument on the left side of the instrument panel

-         Suction gauge with dual warning indicators

-         Extra: Two high pressure relief valves and two check valves

 

Stall warning

The stall warning activates 5 to 10 knots above the stall speed.

 

Wick dischargers

Dispose of static electricity picked up in flight to reduce interference in flight. The ADF is the most affected instrument. VHF communication is least affected.


 

Speed profile Cessna T303 Crusader

 

Speed schedule                                                                                                             

- Initial climb                97 Kias                    - Cruise climb           120 Kias

- Climb                       120 Kias                    - Cruise descent       135 Kias

- Cruise                      135 Kias                    - Approach                120 Kias (N-1: 110 Kias)

 

 

Circuit speeds

Circuit:

Climb

Crosswind

Downwind

Base leg

Final

Thr. Hold

Normal

97 Kts

120 Kts

120 kts

110 kts

97 kts

90 kts

Short field

97 kts

120 kts

120 kts

110 kts

90 kts

81 kts

Flapless

97 kts

120 kts

120 kts

110 kts

97 kts

90 kts

N-1

97 kts

110 kts

110 kts

110 kts

110 kts

97 kts