SPAN: ……………………………………………………………….. 23’ 0"

LENGTH: ……………………………………………………………. 19’ 9"

HEIGHT: ……………………………………………………………. 6’ 8"

SPEED:

Cruise, 75% Power at 8,000 Ft …………………………….. 165 Knots

RANGE (includes 3 gal. for taxi, takeoff & climb):

75% @ 8000’ , no reserve .…………………………………. 695 nm

55% @ 8000’ no reserve ….………………………………. 840 nm

75% @ 8000’, one hour (8 gal) reserve …………………….. 540 nm

55% @ 8000’, one hour (8 gal) reserve …………………….. 650 nm

RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL ……………………@1650lbs 1600 FPM

SERVICE CEILING …………………………………………..……. 19,500 FT

TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE: ……………. ……………….……… 535 Ft

LANDING PERFORMANCE: ………………..…………….……… 500 Ft

STALL SPEED (CAS):

Flaps Up, Power Off ……………………………………… 47 Knots

Flaps Down, Power Off …………………………………… 43 Knots

MAXIMUM WEIGHT (Normal Category): …………………………. 1800 Lbs

EMPTY WEIGHT …………………………………………………. 1131 Lbs

MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD: …………………………………….. 669 Lbs

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ………( see Weight and Balance )……… 50 Lbs

WING LOADING (Pounds/ Sq. Ft) ………………………………… 15

POWER LOADING (Pounds/ HP) …………………………………. 10.3

FUEL:

Capacity …………………………………………………… 36 Gal Total

Type ………………………………………………………. 100 LL

OIL CAPACITY ……………………………………………………. 8 Qts

ENGINE: Lycoming ……………………………………………….. O-320-B2C

PROPELLER: Sensenich ……… 70CM 7S16-0-79

NOTE - Prop limitation 2600 rpm

Weight Limitation – 1375 Pounds

Recommended Entry Speeds:

1. Magnetos -- CHECK (125 max drop, 50 differential)
2. Suction – CHECK (5" Hg)
3. Carb Heat -- CHECK for drop
5. Engine Instruments -- CHECK
6. Throttle -- IDLE
7. Carb Heat -- COLD

9. Radios – SET
10. Transponder -- ALTITUDE
10. Fuel Boost Pump -- ON

1. Inspect spinner and back plate....

2. Inspect blades for nicks and cracks....

3. Check for grease and oil leaks...

4. Check spinner mounting brackets....

5. Check propeller mounting bolts and safety....

6. Inspect hub parts for cracks and corrosion....

CAUTION: ground mags before working on engine

1. Remove engine cowl....

2. Clean and check cowling for cracks, distortion

and loose or missing fasteners....

3. Drain oil sump....

4. Clean suction oil strainer at oil change....

5. Clean pressure oil strainer or change full

flow oil filter element......

6. Check oil temp. sender for leaks

and security....

7. Check oil lines and fittings for leaks, chafing

security, dents and cracks....

8. Clean and check oil radiator cooling fins....

9. Fill engine with oil per lubrication chart...

10. Clean engine....

11. Check condition of spark plugs adjust gap....

12. Check ignition harness and insulators....

13. Check magneto points for proper clearance

maintain at .018 +- .006....

14. Check magneto for oil seal leaks....

15. Check breaker felt for proper lubrication....

16. Check distributor block for cracks, burned

areas or corrosion....

17. Check magnetos to engine timing....

18. Remove air filter and clean....

19. Drain carburetor and clean inlet line fuel

strainer....

20. Check condition of carburetor heat air door

and box....

21. Check intake seal for leaks and clamps for

tightness....

22. Clean screens in fuel pump....

23. Clean and check gascolator....

24. Inspect condition of fuel lines....

25. Check fuel system for leaks.....

26. Check electric fuel pump for operation.....

27. Check engine controls throttle, carb heat,

mixture, and prop....

28. Inspect exhaust stacks, connections, gaskets....

29. Inspect heat exchange and baffles....

30. Check breather tube for obstructions and

security....

31. Check crankcase for cracks, leaks, security

of bolts....

32. Check engine mounts for cracks and loose

mountings.......

33. Check all engine baffles....

34. Check firewall seals....

36. Check condition and tension of alternator

and drive belt....

36. Check condition of starter....

37. Check fluid in brake reservoir....

38. Lubricate all controls....

39. Reinstall engine cowl....

C. CABIN GROUP

1. Inspect canopy and windows....

2. Check upholstery for tears....

3. Check seats, seat belts, shoulder straps....

4. Check trim operation...

5. Check rudder pedals....

6. Check control column, systems and connection.....

7. Check landing, nav, cabin, and instrument

lights...

8. Check instrument, lines and attachments....

9. Check gyro operation, and electric turn

and bank....

10. Check or replace gyro air filter....

11. Clean or replace vacuum regulator filter....

12. Check altimeter....

13. Check operation of fuel selector valve....

14. Check operation of engine primer....

15. Check condition of heater controls....

16. Check condition and operation air vents....

4. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP

1. Remove inspection plates and panels...

2. Check battery box, battery and cables...

3. Check electronic installations....

4. Check bulkheads and stringers for damage...

5. Check antenna mounts and wiring....

6. Check fuel lines and valves....

7. Check vertical fin and rudder surfaces....

8. Check rudder horn and attachment....

9. Check vertical fin attachments....

10. Check rudder bolts for wear...

11. Check horizontal stabilizer and elevators...

12. Check horizontal stabilizer attachment...

13. Check elevator horn...

14. Check elevator bolts for wear...

15. Check elevator bell cranks, controls and control tubes...

16. Lubricate all bearings as needed.....

17. Reinstall inspection plates and panels....

1. Remove inspection plates...

2. Check surfaces and tip for damage and loose

rivets and condition of walkways....

3. Check aileron mounts and attachments....

4. Check aileron bellcrank and control tubes....

5. Check flaps and attachment for damages....

6. Check all wing attachment bolts....

7. Check fuel tanks and lines for leaks and....

8. Check fuel tank vents....

9. Reinstall inspection plates....

1. Check nose gear....

2. Check main gear attachments...

3. Check tires for cuts and wear....

4. Remove wheel, clean, and repack bearings...

5. Check wheels for cracks, corrosion and broken

bolts....

6. Check tire pressure....

7. Check brake lining and disc....

8. Check brake lines....

1. Check fuel pump and fuel tank selector....

2. Check fuel pressure....

3. Check oil pressure and temperature....

4. Check alternator output....

5. Check manifold pressure....

6. Check alternate air....

7. Check vacuum gauge....

8. Check gyros for noise and roughness....

9. Check Cabin heat operation....

10. Check magneto switch operation....

11. Check magneto RPM variation....

12. Check throttle and mixture operation....

13. Check propeller smoothness....

14. Check electronic equipment operation....

a) Smoking rivets on forward bottom skin

b) Chafing brake lines on gear leg fairing and beneath wheel pant

c) Chaffing of wheel on wheel pant

d) Fretting corrosion at gear leg fairing intersection

e) Corrosion of exposed rod end bearings

f) Rudder contacting elevator roots in flight (dynamic clearance less than

static clearance!)

NOTES

One hour (8 gal.) reserve:

Make: Philip Condon Model: RV-4

Serial: 1992 Registration: N 4 1 R V

Maximum Weights:

Aerobatic Category ………………………… 1375 Lbs

Utility Category ……………………………. 1650 Lbs

Normal Category …………………………… 1800 Lbs

Datum= 60 inches forward of wing leading edge (L.E.)

Design C.G. Range = 15% to 29% of wing chord

8.7" to 16.8" from L.E.

68.7" to 76.8" aft of Datum

Wing L.E. = 60 inches aft of datum

Main wheel right = 84.25" aft of datum

Main wheel left = 84.25" aft of datum

Nose wheel = 28.50" aft of datum

Fuel …………………… 70" aft of datum

Pilot and Passenger …… 87.4" aft of datum

Baggage ………………. 117" aft of datum

Aircraft weighed in level flight attitude.

(Includes 8 qts. of oil)

Weight Arm Moment

Right Wheel 450 84.25 37913

Left Wheel 490 84.25 41283

Nose Wheel 247 21.75* 5372

Fuel 56 70 (3920)

Total 1131 80647

Empty CG = 71.3 aft of datum

*Datum to Pivot , Fuel weighed separately

Sample:

Weight Arm Moment

Aircraft 1131 71.3 80647

Fuel (6lbs/gal) 70

Pilot 87.4

Passenger 87.4

Baggage 117

Total

CG = Total Moment / Total Weight

CG = in aft of datum

CG Range = 68.7 to 76.8 in aft of datum

*With a CG Range of 68.7 to 76.8 in., The following loading configurations are within limitations.

Model: …….. Lycoming O-320 B2C

HP: ………… 160

Fuel: ……….. 91/96 or 100/130 octane minimum

……….. 100LL

Oil Filter: ….. Champion CH48110

Alt Belt…….. NAPA XL 25 09403

Vac Pump Rapco 211CC

Vac Filter

OIL: Avg MIL-L-6082 Ashless Dispersant

Above 80F SAE 60 SAE 60

Above 60F SAE 50 SAE 40 or SAE 50

30 – 90F SAE 40 SAE 40

0-70F SAE 20 SAE 30 or SAE 40

Below 10F SAE 20 SAE 30

Oil Sump Capacity …….. 8 U.S. Quarts

Minimum Safe Quantity ...2 U.S. Quarts

Oil Inlet Temp: 180 deg F desired, 245 deg F Maximum

Oil Pressure: 90 psi max; 60 psi min; 25 psi idle

Fuel Pressure: 8 psi max; 0.5 psi min; 3.0 psi desired

Cyl. Head Temp 150 deg F – 435 deg F desired range, 500 deg F max

Engine Failure After Takeoff:

Wing Flaps Up ………………………… 80 Kts

Wing Flaps Down …………………….. 70 Kts

Maneuvering Speed (Va) ………………………. 115 Kts

Maximum Glide ………………………………… 80 Kts

1. Throttle –IDLE
2. Brakes – APPLY
3. Wing Flaps – RETRACT
4. Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF
5. Ignition Switch – OFF
6. Master Switch – OFF

1. Airspeed – 70 KIAS
2. Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF
3. Fuel Selector Valve – OFF
4. Ignition Switch – OFF
5. Wing Flaps – AS REQUIRED
6. Master Switch – OFF

1. Airspeed –80 Knots
2. Boost Pump – ON
3. Fuel Selector – SWITCH TANKS
4. Carb Heat – ON
5. Mixture – RICH
6. Ignition Switch – BOTH, LEFT, RIGHT
7. Transponder – 7700

1. Cranking – CONTINUE, to get a start which would suck the flames and accumulated fuel through the carb and into the engine.
   

2. Power – 1700 RPM for a few minutes
3. Engine – SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage

4. Throttle – FULL OPEN
5. Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF
6. Cranking – CONTINUE
7. Fire Extinguisher – OBTAIN
8. Engine – SECURE

1. Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF
2. Fuel Selector Valve – OFF
3. Master Switch – OFF
4. Cabin Heat and Air – OFF

1. Master Switch – OFF
2. Avionics – OFF
3. All Other Switches (except ignition) – OFF
4. Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat – CLOSED
5. Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if available)

1. Master Switch – OFF
2. Vents/ Cabin Heat – CLOSED
3. Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if available)

1. Nav Lights – OFF
2. Landing Light – OFF

1. Avionics –OFF
2. Master Switch – OFF, both sides
3. Master Switch – ON

4. Master Switch – OFF
5. Electrical Switches – OFF
6. Alternator Breaker – PULL
7. Avionics – OFF
8. Main Feed Breaker – PULL
9. Alternate Feed Switch Guard – UP
10. Alternate Feed Switch – ON
11. Avionics – ON as required
12. Electrical Equipment – ON, as required
13. Flight – TERMINATE as soon as practical, aircraft is on battery reserves only.