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2.14 FUEL

Approved fuel grades : JET A (ASTM D 1655),

JET A-1 (ASTM D 1655).

NOTE

A minimum cetane number of 37 determined acc. to

EN ISO 5165/ASTM D613 is recommended.

NOTE

Use only uncontaminated fuel from reliable sources.

	Main Tanks		Auxiliary Tanks		Total
			(if installed)
	US gal	liters	US gal	liters	US gal	liters
Total fuel quantity	2 x 26.0	2 x 98.4	2 x 13.7	2 x 52.0	2 x 39.7	2 x 150.4
Usable fuel	2 x 25.0	2 x 94.6	2 x 13.2	2 x 50.0	2 x 38.2	2 x 144.6
Max. permissible	5.0	18.9
difference LH/RH

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2.15 LIMITATION PLACARDS

All limitation placards are shown below. A list of all placards is included in the Airplane

Maintenance Manual (Doc. No. 7.02.15), Chapter 11.

The following limitation placards are in the forward view of the pilot:

Limitations for GFC 700 Autopilot System:

Autopilot / Yaw Damper DISC during take-off and landing.

Do not use AP during single engine operation.

Maximum speed for autopilot operation is 180 KIAS.

Minimum speed for autopilot operation is 90 KIAS.

Minimum Altitude for Autopilot Operation:

Cruise, Climb, Descent and Maneuvering: 800 feet AGL

Approach	: 200 feet AGL
Departure	: 200 feet AGL

This airplane may only be operated in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual in the "Normal" category in non-icing conditions. Provided that national operational requirements are met and the appropriate equipment is installed and operational, this airplane is approved for the following kinds of operation: day VFR, night VFR and IFR. All aerobatic maneuvers including spinning are prohibited. For further operational limitations refer to the Airplane Flight Manual.

Operating maneuvering speed:

vO = 122 KIAS (above 1800 kg / 3968 lb)

vO = 119 KIAS (above 1700 kg / 3748 lb to 1800 kg / 3968 lb) vO = 112 KIAS (up to 1700 kg / 3748 lb )

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GPS NOT APPROVED

FOR WAAS OPERATIONS

LANDING GEAR

vLE / vLOE = 188 KIAS

vLOR = 152 KIAS

On the Emergency Landing Gear Extension Lever:

EMERGENCY

Gear Extension

Max. 152 KIAS

On the Instrument Panel:

Standard Tank:

max. usable fuel: 2 x 25 US gal

max. difference LH/RH tank: 5 US gal

Auxiliary Tank (if installed):

max. usable fuel main tank:

2 x 25 US gal auxiliary tank: 2 x 13 US gal

max. difference LH/RH main tank: 5 US gal

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Next to the Fuel Selector:

Crossfeed with fuel pump ON in emergencies only

(a)Next to Each of the Two Fuel Filler Necks;

(b)In Addition Next to Each of the Two Auxiliary Fuel Filler Necks (if installed):

WARNING

APPROVED FUEL

JET-A1

or see Airplane Flight Manual

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In Each Cowling, on the Door for the Oil Filler Neck:

OIL

SHELL HELIX

ULTRA 5W30

or see Airplane

Flight Manual

Next to the Flap Selector Switch:

Flaps

UP

APP

133 KIAS

LDG

113 KIAS

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In the Cabin, on the Left Fuselage Sidewall:

Next to the Cabin Baggage Compartment:

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In the Nose Baggage Compartment:

Max. Baggage:

30 kg [66 lb]

Beside the Door Locking Device Installed in the Passengers' Door:

EMERGENCY EXIT:

The keylock must be unlocked during flight

On the Right-Hand Side of the Instrument Panel Above the Circuit Breakers:

______ NO SMOKING ______

EASA

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