THE
ADVANCED ULTRALIGHT: HIGH WING AND RETRACTABLE GEAR
The
incomparable flying qualities of the high wing configuration and the low
drag benefits of the retractable gear. Weight, Power and Costs at
Ultralight rate with an aerodynamic efficiency and performances better
than general aviation aeroplane. Speed, Range and Comfort running toward
luxury level. Compliance with airworthiness requirements, BFU, JAR-VLA,
RAI-VEL. Metallic main structure with anticorrosive surface treatments.
Engine Rotax 912 S 100 hp. The wingspan is about one
meter shorter than the P92-S aircraft for improving its
turbulence behaviour due to its faster typical speeds. The
increased wing load, affecting the flap down speed
requirement, is balanced by an improved bottom hinged
slot-flap system which results in an almost Fowler flap
efficiency retaining a very simple actuation mechanism. The
fuselage of the P92 2000 RG has been completely redesigned,
still maintaining the slender fairing between cabin and
vertical fin. The internal cabin is now 4 cm larger than the
previous aircraft (the internal max width is 120 cm) with
rounded bottom fuselage allowing the necessary room for
housing the main landing gear and improving the aerodynamics
of fuselage itself. Like the previous aircraft, a steel
truss structure is used for the cabin (high resistance for
crash-landing emergencies) and light aluminium alloy for the
tail cone.
The main
landing gear is made by two supporting beams hinged around
the end of two composite leaf springs housed inside the
fuselage. This arrangement still allows, in a retractable
gear, the use of the spring leaf for the landing shock
absorption, preserving therefore all this advantage
(simplicity, reliability, and maintainability). The main
legs are simply rotated by two pneumatic actuators. The
front wheel is integrated with a high efficient
oleo-pneumatic shock absorber. The steering and the braking
system are unchanged. When the landing gear is down the
torque-arms are mechanically blocked, preventing the
rotation unless driven by the actuators. An electrical
compressor gives the necessary pressure to the pneumatic
system headed up by two spherical tanks.
One tank gives
the necessary compressed air in case of system failure. In any
case the gravity assures the extension of the landing gear .
The panel indicators (up-and-locked, down-and-locked) comply
with FAR requirement The instrument panel, wider than the
P92-S, allows the most complete set of instruments and radio
communication and navigation systems. The right side of the
instrument panel has been rotated a few degrees to facilitate
its reading from the pilot's seat
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
x
x
21 ft
x
28 ft 8 in
129 sq ft
x
619 lb
x
992 lb
x
x |
performance
takeoff
distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
460 ft
1260 ft/min
135 kts
124 kts
360 ft
14800 ft |
limiting and recommended speeds
design
manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
33 Kts
x |
All specifications are based on
manufacturer's calculations
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