WARNINGBecause of high ratio of top speed to stall speed and manoeuvring speed the aircraft is more susceptible to pilot induced overstresses than most other contemporary aerobatic aeroplanes. The pilot can therefore easily impose destructive loads on the airframe above the relatively low manoeuvring speed. Note limitations, exert caution and fly accordingly.
Airspeed Indicator Markings
NOTERed line (Never exceed) 212 mph 184 kts
NOTEBlack Line (Manoeuvring speed max) 135 mph 115 kts
NOTEYellow (Caution - smooth air or light turbulence) 180/210 mph 155/180 kts
NOTETop Green Arc (max structural cruise) 180 mph 155 kts
NOTEBottom Green Arc (Flapless stall) 55 mph 48 kts
NOTETop White Arc (max speed full flap) 100 mph 87 kts
NOTEBottom White Arc (Stall full flap) 50 mph 44 kts
Power Plant Limitations
NOTEBased on installed engine Lycoming B2B O-320 (modified sump and internal oil feed to reposition carburettor). Maximum horse power 160. Max speed 2700 rpm (See propeller limitation which is lower)
NOTEOil temperature Maximum 245 Deg.F, Desired 180 Deg.F
NOTEOil pressure Min. 25 psi, Max (red line) 90 psi
NOTEOil sump capacity Max 8 US Qts, Min 2 US Qts
NOTEFuel pressure Min (red line) 0.5 psi, Desired 3 psi, Max (red line) 8 psi
NOTEFuel grade (minimum octane) 100/130 Green
NOTEPropeller Max RPM 2600 rpm
NOTEOperating Approved Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT): High performance cruise max 435 Deg.F; Economy cruise max 400 Deg.F; Min for maximum life 150 Deg.F
NOTEMax cooling target on descent 50 Deg F/min to avoid shock cooling, preferably 25 Deg F/min
Engine Instrument Markings
NOTETachometer Normal operating range Green Arc 500/2600 rpm; Red Line (Max Continuous Power) 2600 rpm
NOTEOil Temperature Green Arc Normal range 75 to 245 deg F; Red line Max 245 deg F
NOTEOil Pressure Green Arc Normal range 60 to 90 psi; Yellow Arc Caution (Idle) 25 to 60 psi; Red line (Minimum) 25 psi; Red line (Max) 90 psi
NOTEFuel Pressure Green Arc Normal range 0.5 to 8 psi; Red line (Minimum) 0.5 psi; Red Line (Maximum) 8 psi
NOTECylinder Head Temperature Red line 450 Deg F
NOTEVacuum Gauge Max 5 in.Hg., Min 4.5 in Hg, Normal 4.5 in Hg
Weight Limitations
NOTEGross Weight (Subject to Weight & Balance) 1650 lbs
NOTEAerobatic Gross weight 1375 lbs (with aft CG 26.5% of cord, 65.37 ins rear of datum)
NOTEMaximum baggage (Subject to Weight & Balance) 100 lbs
Centre of Gravity Limits
NOTEForward limit 15% Wing chord 8.7" from L.E. = 68.7" aft of datum. Rearward limit 29% Wing chord 16.8" from L.E. = 76.8" aft of datum. Note: datum 60" forward of L.E.
Manoeuvring Limits
NOTEAircraft is not cleared for aerobatics in UK. Following data relates to USA.
NOTEFor vertical manoeuvres (eg. Loops, Immelmann turns and horizontal eights) entry speed has an inverse relationship to G forces required to complete the manoeuvre. Due to light control stick forces and high aerodynamic cleanliness excessive speed build up can occur very quickly, particularly in a dive. The RV 6 is a pilot limited aircraft - it is the pilot's responsibility not to overstress the aircraft.
NOTEDesigned to withstand aerobatic load of 6 G positive and 3 G negative (plus 50% safety factor on design limit of negative 6 G) at aerobatic gross weight of 1375 lbs. Calculated breaking strength is 9G at which it will withstand load for 3 seconds.
WARNINGApproaching this 9G load could permanently weaken the structure even if failure does not occur.
Types of Approved Operation
NOTEAircraft is approved for Day V.F.R. operation only and in accordance with a current Permit To Fly issued by the Popular Flying Association.
Power Loss on Takeoff engine_failure_before_rotation
Power loss on takeoff
Sufficient Runway Ahead
WARNINGIF AIRBORNE DON'T STALL
Insufficient Runway Ahead
WARNINGIF AIRBORNE DON'T STALL
Power Loss in Flight engine_failure_in_flight
Power loss in flight
If Power Not Restored
Committed to Power Off Landing forced_landing
Committed to power off landing
Engine Rough engine_restart_in_flight
Engine rough
If rough after 1 Min.
Oil Pressure Loss oil_system_malfunction
Oil pressure loss
Fuel Pressure Loss fuel_system_malfunction
Fuel pressure loss
High Oil Temperature oil_system_malfunction
High oil temperature
Engine Fire During Start engine_fire_ground
Engine fire during start
Engine Fire in Flight engine_fire_in_flight
Engine fire in flight
Electrical Fire (Smoke in Cabin) electrical_fire
Electrical fire (smoke in cabin)
WARNINGUSE EXTINGUISHER WITH CAUTION
Cabin Fire cabin_fire
Cabin fire
WARNINGUSE EXTINGUISHER WITH CAUTION
Alternator Failure alternator_failure
Alternator failure
IF no output
Radio Failure avionics_failure
Radio failure
IF FAILURE CONFIRMED
Loss of Suction vacuum_failure
Loss of suction
NOTEServices lost: Artificial Horizon, Direction Indicator
Brake Failure on Ground brake_failure
Brake failure on ground
Brake Failure After Touchdown brake_failure
Brake failure after touchdown
Ditching Procedure ditching
Ditching in water - life jackets to be worn for sea crossing
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