Gulfstream AA-7 Cougar

SECTION ONE: TECHNICAL DATA reference

1. AIRSPEEDS (IAS):
Stall (no flap)
Normal Climb
Max Rate of Climb 2 eng (SL)95 Kt
Max Angle of Climb 2 eng (SL)85 Kt
Max Angle/ROC one eng. inop.85 Kt
Max Gear Extension145 Kt
Max Flap Extension 0°-10°145 Kt
Max Flap Extension 10°-30°110 Kt
Approx cross-country cruise145 Kt
Stall (full flap)63 Kt
Best power off glide98 Kt
Normal Approach85 Kt
Short Field Approach82 Kt
Max Gear Retraction115 Kt
Max Structural, Cruise160 Kt
Max Maneuvering120 Kt
Never exceed188 Kt
Max demonstrated crosswind15 Kt
2. LOADING
Max All Up Wt. (MAUW)1723Kg (3800lbs)
Wt.of usablefuel — tanks full310Kg (684lbs)
Approx useful load484Kg*(1 0671bs)
Max forward baggage compartment34Kg (75lbs)
Max rear baggage compartment79Kg (175lbs)
Group rating at MAUW8
NOTENote; Refer to a/c flight manual for correct empty weight
3. POWER SETTINGS:
Max permissibleFT / 2700 RPM
Normal idle1000 RPM
Run up RPM1800 RPM
Normal Climb25" / 2500 RPM
Training & local cruise21" / 2100 RPM
Max ContinuousFT / 2700 RPM
Min idle500 RPM
Max magneto drop175 RPM
Cross Country Cruise23'' / 2300 RPM
4. FUEL:
Grade100/130
X/C Cruise Fuel Consumption65 litres/hr = 46.5 Kg/hr
Climb Fuel Consumption90 litres/hr = 65 Kg/hr
UsableCapacity431 litres 310 Kg/hr
Local Cruise Fuel Consumption53 litres/hr = 38 Kg/hr
5. OIL:
GradeD100
Normal Level6 U. S. Quarts
Minimum Pressure (idle)25 PSI
Normal Operating Pressure60–90 PSI
Total Capacity8 U.S. Quarts
Minimum Level4 U.S. Quarts
Maximum Pressure100 PSI
Max Oil Temp245°F 118°C
6. ELECTRICAL:
Battery Voltage12 volts
Alternators (2)60 amps each
Capacity25 ampere/hour
7. PROPELLERS:
NOTEType: Hartzell, Constant speed, full feathering.
8. ENGINES
NOTEType: Lycoming 0-320-DID
NOTEHorsepower: 160HP at 2700 RPM

SECTION TWO: NORMAL PROCEDURES normal_procedures

1. PRE-FLIGHT: Normal inspection and also:
(a) Drain Fuel — Tank quick drain under each wing just outboard of undercarriage wells
Drain Fuel — Sump drain under each wing at root
(b) Note location of: Axe - beneath LH front seat
Note location of: Fire Extinguisher - beneath RH front seat
Note location of: First Aid Kit - At rear of cabin
Note location of: Fuel Dipstick - front glovebox
Note location of: Fuel Bottle - front glovebox
Note location of: Control lock - pocket behind pilots seat
NOTE2. START—UP: Refer Check List Part A
NOTE3. RUN—UP: Refer Check List Part B
NOTE4. PRE—TAKE OFF: Refer Check List Part C
5. TAKE OFF:
(a) Normal: Line up and advance throttles smoothly together to full power
Normal: Rotate at 75 knots
Normal: Once a positive rate of climb is established and a landing on the remaining runway is no longer possible, apply brakes and select undercarriage up
Normal: Allow aircraft to accelerate to 100 kts and maintain. Trim if required
(b) Maximum Performance: Line up and apply toe brakes
Maximum Performance: Advance throttles evenly together to full power
Maximum Performance: Release brakes
Maximum Performance: Lift nose wheel as soon as possible and rotate at approximately 61 knots
Maximum Performance: Retract undercarriage as soon as positive rate of climb is established
Maximum Performance: Accelerate to and maintain 85 knots until all obstacles are cleared
6. CRUISE: Set power as required (refer Section One Part 3). Lean using EGTs
NOTE7. PRE-LANDING: Normal BUMFH checks
NOTE8. FINAL CHECKS: Normal CLIP checks
9. LANDING:
Normal approach 85 knots with 30° flap
Short field approach at 82 knots with 30° flap

SECTION THREE: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTION THREE: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKE OFF ROLL:
Close both throttles
Maintain direction with rudder
Apply Maximum braking
If collision unavoidable magnetos off, fuel off, master off
2. ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE OFF PRIOR TO ACHIEVING 85 KNOTS:
Close both throttles
Maintain at least 75 knots, select full flap
Turn only to avoid major obstacles
If possible magnetos off, fuel off, master off
3. ENGINE FAILURE IN CLIMB:
Control yaw
Ensure airspeed at least 85 knots - Adjust as required
FULL POWER — Mixtures, Pitch Controls and Throttles ALL FULL FORWARD
RAISE flaps
RAISE undercarriage
IDENTIFY DEAD ENGINE - Dead leg, Dead Engine
VERIFY — CLOSE throttle on suspected dead engine
FEATHER DEAD ENGINE — Move Pitch Control fully back
SECURE DEAD ENGINE - Fuel off, Fuel Pump Off, Ignition Off, Alternator Off
MIXTURE LEAN — remain in VMC circle and land
NOTEIn certain conditions of temperature and density altitude the aircraft's single engine performance can be very marginal. The decision to continue must take these factors into account as well as obstacles in the takeoff area, weather and pilots ability. In any case control of the aircraft is the foremost consideration and if any doubt exists the pilot would be best advised to close both throttles and land straight ahead rather than to risk losing control of the aircraft.
4. ENGINE FAILURE IN CRUISE OR DESCENT:
As above but prior to securing dead engine — Trouble checks — Refer Check List Section 2, Part A. If unsuccessful:
Secure Engine - Refer Check list, Section 2 part B
Safeguard Live Engine - Cowl Flap Open
Safeguard Live Engine - Reduce Power if possible
Safeguard Live Engine - Check fuel state - Crossfeed if necessary (Refer Check List)
Safeguard Live Engine - Monitor temps / pressure
Assess services affected - Alternator load
Assess services affected - Gyro suction
Proceed to nearest suitable airfield and land
5. ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT:
Fuel: Off on Affected Engine
Mixture Idle Cut Off
Throttle Closed
Feather Affected Engine
Secure Engine — Fuel pump Off
Secure Engine — Ignition Off
Secure Engine — Alternator Off
Secure Engine — Cowl Flap Closed
Be prepared to land immediately if fire persists
6. ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND — STARTUP:
Continue cranking starter to attempt to pull flame into manifold
Fuel off on Affected Engine
Throttle wide open
WARNINGIF FIRE PERSISTS — Evacuate aircraft, Use fire extinguisher if possible

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART A — START UP PROCEDURES before_start

Cabin DoorLatched
Seat BeltsAdjusted
Fuel SelectorsOn
Cowl FlapsOpen
Carb HeatsCold
MixturesRich
Pitch ControlsFull Forward
ThrottlesOpen ½"
Landing Gear HandleDown
Emergency Gear KnobFull In
BrakesParked
Circuit BreakersIn
Master SwitchOn, Check u/c lights (3)
External LightsAs required
Fuel PumpsOn, check pressure, then off
Left Magneto On Port EngineOn
PrimeAs required
Left Starter ButtonPress
WHEN RUNNING
Right Magneto of Port EngineOn
Check Oil Pressure25 PSI within 30 seconds
Throttle1000 RPM
Port Alternator SwitchOn
Port Ammeter warning lightCharging
Port Pressure IndicatorOut
NOTEREPEAT STEPS 16 to 20 FOR STD. ENGINE, THEN —
Avionics MasterOn
Electric Trim MasterOn

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART B — RUN UP PROCEDURES before_takeoff

Park BrakeSet
Throttles1000 RPM
MagnetosBoth Off / Check groundout / Both On
Engine InstrumentsCheck
Throttles2200 RPM
PropellersExercise (150–250 RPM Drop)
Throttles1800 RPM
MagnetosCheck each mag. (175 RPM max drop, 50 RPM between).
AlternatorsChecked
Carb HeatsOn/check drop off
Instrument Pressurecheck 4.3 to 6.1 in Hg
Throttles1500 RPM
PropellersFeather (allow 500 RPM drop max) Then full Fwd
ThrottlesSlow Idle
Throttles1000 RPM

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART C — PRE-TAKE OFF PROCEDURES before_takeoff

BrakesParked
Throttles1000 RPM
Trims (Elevator, Rudder, Aileron)set neutral
Throttles FrictionFirm
MixturesFull Rich
Carb. HeatsCold
PropellersFull Fine
Fuel SelectorsOn
Fuel Contents/PressureChecked
Fuel PumpsOn
Flaps WingUp
Flaps CowlOpen
Ignition SwitchesAll On
Master/Alternator SwitchesAll On
InstrumentsChecked & Set
HatchesLatched
HarnessSecure
AutopilotOff
ControlsChecked
Clearance (Airways/Take off)Obtained

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART D — PRE-LANDING approach

Landing ClearanceObtained
TrafficSighted
BrakeChecked/Off
UndercarriageLowered (Check A/S below 145kt)
MixtureFull Rich
Fuel SelectorsOn appropriate tanks
Fuel contents/ pressuresChecked
Fuel PumpsOn
HarnessSecured
Undercarriage LightsGreen (3)
Autopilot offChecked
Landing LightAs required

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART E — FINAL before_landing

Carb. HeatsOff
Cowl FlapsOpen
UndercarriageDown
PropellersFull Fine

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART A — TROUBLE-CHECKING FAILED ENGINE engine_failure_in_flight

Inoperative EngineIdentify
Inoperative Engine — ThrottleClose / Check
Fuel PressureCheck
If INADEQUATE:
Fuel PumpOn
Oil Pressure & TempCheck
Magneto SwitchesOn
Mixturetry various settings
NOTEIf Inoperative engine does not start: Secure (see Engine Securing Checklist following)

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART B — ENGINE SECURING engine_failure_in_flight

Inoperative engineIdentify
Inoperative Engine ThrottleClose / Check
Propellor ControlFeather
Mixture ControlIdle-Cut-Off
Cowl FlapClose
Magneto SwitchesOff
Alternator SwitchOff
Fuel SelectorOff
Fuel PumpOff

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART C — ENGINE RESTART (UNFEATHERING) engine_restart_in_flight

Fuel SelectorOn desired tank
Fuel PumpOn
ThrottleOpen ½"
Mixture Controlbeside operative engine
Magneto SwitchesOn
Propellor ControlsFull Forward
StarterOperate (if engine not already windmilling)
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING
Fuel PumpOff
AlternatorOn
Oil PressureCheck
Ammeter/Alt warning lightCharging
Warm up engine at 15", 2000 RPMAs required
Adjust power and trimas required

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART D — FUEL CROSSFEEDING fuel_system_malfunction

Fuel selector of operating engineCrossfed
Fuel selector of inoperative engineOff
Fuel PumpsOff unless required
NOTEIf engine driven pump has failed Auxiliary Fuel Pump on selected tank side must be used.

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART E — WING OR ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

Shut off the affected wing or engine fuel selector and boost pump
Secure the affected engine (Use securing inoperative engine checklist)
Turn the navigation and strobe lights off
Set the power & cowl flaps of the operating engine as required
Move the cabin heat control of the affected engine to the cool position
Reduce the electrical load as required and land as soon as practical

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART F — CABIN FIRE cabin_fire

At the first sign of smoke, turn the master and alternator switches off
Move the cabin air controls to cool and close all air vents
Locate the source of smoke or fire and if necessary, use the fire extinguisher in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
Open ventilators after discharging the Extinguisher within the cabin
Land the aeroplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART G — ENGINE INDUCTION FIRE WHILE STARTING engine_fire_ground

In the event of an induction fire, pull the mixture control to the idle cutoff while continuing to crank the engine. Turn both fuel selectors off
If the fire is not extinguished, turn the master, alternator, and magneto switches off
Take the fire extinguisher from its mounting and evacuate the aeroplane. Take appropriate measures to extinguish the fire

Gulfstream AA-7 Cougar — cougar

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SECTION ONE: TECHNICAL DATA reference

SECTION TWO: NORMAL PROCEDURES normal_procedures

SECTION THREE: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTION THREE: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART A — START UP PROCEDURES before_start

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART B — RUN UP PROCEDURES before_takeoff

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART C — PRE-TAKE OFF PROCEDURES before_takeoff

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART D — PRE-LANDING approach

SECTION 1 — NORMAL PROCEDURES — PART E — FINAL before_landing

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART A — TROUBLE-CHECKING FAILED ENGINE engine_failure_in_flight

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART B — ENGINE SECURING engine_failure_in_flight

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART C — ENGINE RESTART (UNFEATHERING) engine_restart_in_flight

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART D — FUEL CROSSFEEDING fuel_system_malfunction

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART E — WING OR ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART F — CABIN FIRE cabin_fire

SECTION 2 — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — PART G — ENGINE INDUCTION FIRE WHILE STARTING engine_fire_ground

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