Technical data

Section 907
Smoke System
Page Date: 4. Februar 2011 907 - 3
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 330LX
907 SMOKE SYSTEM
907.1 GENERAL
For performing at airshows, the EXTRA 330LX may optionally be equipped with a smoke
system.
907.2 LIMITATIONS
For safe operation of the smoke system the following limitations have to be considered:
1) The load factor is limited to: +8g/-8g
2) Max. takeoff weight "MTOW": 870 kg
3) Specification of the smoke oil: Straight paraffin oil, viscosity 30-50 cSt at 20°C (68°F),
initial boiling point >330°C (626°F)
For example: Fauth FC05, Texaco Canopus 13 or equivalent
4) Local airfield and weather conditions have to be considered:
For the prevention of a fire alarm, inform the flight control before you activate the
smoke system
5) Recommended Manifold pressure: min. 20" Hg
6) The activation of the smoke system on ground is only allowable for a brief system
test.
7) Wearing a parachute is strongly recommended.
Operating Markings & Placards:
907.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FAILURE OF THE SMOKE-SYSTEM
1. Switch "SMOKE ARM" and "SMOKE REFILL": OFF
2. Circuit breaker PULL
On switch of
the throttle
lever
ON
OFF
External: Next to the quick
connector at the fuselage bottom
SMOKE-OIL
(straight paraffin oil)
40cSt, 31L, 8.2 USG
ON ON
On instrument panel
above control switch row
For SINGLE PUMP SYSTEM:
On instrument panel
above circuit breaker row.
SMOKE
SYSTEM
OFF OFF
SMOKE SMOKE
ARM REFILL
On instrument panel
below control switch row
BREAKER
On instrument panel
below circuit breaker row