Home

MANUAL - quintiavio.com

1. use light glue on about Pos teil number 34 use light glue on Pos teil number 61 use light glue on Pos teil number 32 Pos teil number 50 Pos teil number 55 Pos teil number 11 use light glue on Pos teil number 17 M4 about Pos teil number 64 use light glue on Pos teil number 50 Pos teil number 75 use light glue on Pos teil in spare parts manual 2 6 Nm 8 8 Nm 2 6 Nm 8 8 Nm 2 6 Nm 5 1 Nm 24 6 Nm 0 5Nm 20 25 Nm 2Nm 1 5 Nm 2 6 Nm 5 1 Nm 5 1Nm 14 Nm 8 Nm 2 6 Nm 5 1 Nm 5 1 Nm 1 5 Nm 1 898 Ibs ft 6 424 Ibs ft 1 898 Ibs ft 6 424 Ibs ft 1 898 Ibs ft 3 723 Ibs ft 17 97 Ibs ft 0 365 Ibs ft 4 6 18 25 lbs ft 1 45 Ibs ft 1 095 Ibs ft 898 Ibs ft 3 723 Ibs ft 3 723 Ibs ft 10 22 Ibs ft 5 84 lbs ft 1 898 Ibs ft 3 723 Ibs ft 3 723 Ibs ft 1 095 Ibs ft Note the manufacturer reserves the right to make anv changes to the product anvtime and without notice 58
2. 80 81 90 91 Codice Code Code Kennaiffer MC02000016 FD04703001 FD05563001 FD00283004 FD MC02000020 MC02000023 MC02000024 MC02000002 FD02253003 MC02000050 MC00000049 FD02253002 FD02253001 MC02000045 MC02000047 MC02000043 MC02000046 FD05453001 MC02000039 MC07015003 FD12203001 FD12203002 MC02000056 MC15000008 MC02000068 MC02000068 MC02000069 FD MC02000077 MC02000080 FD06353001 FD FD06236002 Denominazione RONDELLA 8 DIN125 COLONNETTA R SLIP RING 2004 VITE PIATTO OGIVA RONDELLA 5 IN125 INOX GRANO M5X50 INOX DADO M5 AUTOBL INOX LINGUETTA PER FILO BATTUTA 26 VITE M4X25 DIN912 GRANO M5X25 INOX BATTUTA VITE RONDELLA RITEGNO SPACCO SU VITE GRANO M4X25 INOX RONDELLA 4 IN125 INOX DADO M4 AUTOBL INOX GRANO M4X15 INOX BOCCOLA VITE M5X25 DIN912 INOX O RING mm 82 CHIAVE PER GHIERE CHIAVE CON SPINE ELICOIL M8 FILO TRASMISSIONE RONDELLA NYLON DIAM 5 RONDELLA NYLON DIAM 4 RONDELLA NYLON CON RIPRESA DIA 5 PIATTO OGIVA VITI OGIVA M5 MAGG GRANO M5X10 PUNTA INOX TASSELLO TIRO VITE SU PLASTICA DISTANZIALE SUPPORTO PVC 3413557 Denomination WASHER 8DIN125 DRIVE LUG SLIP RING 2004 SCREW BACK PLATE WASHER 5 IN125 INOX SOCKET SET SCREW NUT M5 INOX LOCK WIRE BUSHING SCREW M4x25 SOCKET SET SCREW BUSHING WASHER SOCKET SET SCREW WASHER 4 IN125 INOX NUT M4 INOX SOCKET SET SCREW BUSHING SCREW M5x25 DI
3. Minimum pitch determined by percentage of prop cycle time Pitch increment percentage when applying power for go around It is enabled in DMP CONTROL ON only Maximum rate of pressure change before using coarse movement tis enabled in DMP CONTROL ON only with HI PERFORMACE ON Number of seconds to increment pitch when moving from IDLE to TAXI Number of seconds to move servo when HIGH PERFORMANCE is ON It is enabled in DMP CONTROL ON only with HI PERFORMANCE ON Minimum seconds a CYCLE PROP should take if hub is airworthy Maximum seconds a CYCLE PROP should take if hub is airworthy Maximum amperage during a CYCLE PROP if the hub is airworthy In cold climates the hub bearing grease can become stiff This can result in prop cycle faults Except for truly severe climates simply raising the limits very slightly for prop cycle time and current can resolve the problem It is also helpful to use the emergency switches to wiggle the pitch a few times before cycling a cold hub Do not alter the values below as these are strict limits unaffected by temperature MAX SERVO AMPS MIN SERVO AMPS SERVO STOP AMPS HIGH AMP DLY SHUNT RESISTOR Maximum amperage the servo should ever draw 9 0 is the limit With new electrical motor will be 7 0 The minimum amperage to expect from the servo Typically set to 0 The amperage that indicates the servo has hit a mechanical pitch stop Internal signal delay to redu
4. T connection Ensure proper fastening at all points in order to avoid accidental disconnections 5 7 4 5 Initial Flyspeed GV power up For the first two seconds the screen will display the manufacturer name and product version then Flyspeed GV will enter the CYCLE PROP automatically The propeller will automatically complete a cycle from maximum to minimum pitch and then settle to IDLE positions If AUTO PROP CYCLE is not active the Flyspeed GV screen will display MANUAL Scrolling through the menu you can choose AUTO or CYCLE PROP Before starting the engine it will be necessary to select CYCLE PROP and then ENTER to complete the max min pitch cycle described above The CYCLE PROP function will not occur in any case where propeller revolutions exceed the preset value set by INIT PITCH RPM This is to avoid a CYCLE PROP from initiating while in flight should Flyspeed GV be inadvertently disconnected from the power supply and immediately reconnected again Once the prop has correctly completed the cycle the Flyspeed GV will default to AUTO mode and IDLE will be displayed on the screen Caution It is mandatory to conduct the CYCLE PROP sequence with engine off before each flight The sequence runs a series of internal and system checks During the max min cycle the display will show hub motor electrical draw and the time employed to reach the mechanical end runs or Electrical stop if installed Both the electrical draw and time values ar
5. MAX PROP RPM If RPM is above this value the controller will not allow an initial pitch change to occur To determine its initial pitch the controller must travel to a full fine pitch stop It determines when it has hit a mechanical pitch stop by the sudden increase of Max cycle amps current If the servo motor current exceeds MAX CYCLE AMPS the controller stops or reverses the flow of current to the motor Once the controller has performed a PROP CYCLE and has sensed the stops it can count how many seconds to run the servomotor to determine its pitch This is simpler than wiring pitch sensors into the hub but it stresses the importance of cycling your prop before each flight This is the one DMP related parameter that is critical for the new Constant Speed mode When you select the LAND setting if your engine power is above this DMP value the pitch will change to achieve LAND RPM If your engine power is below this DMP value the pitch will remain wherever it currently is This parameter creates the two landing techniques HIGH POWER and LOW POWER It also prevents the constant speed controller from running up to the fine pitch stop on every landing This parameter tells the controller when power has been reduced It is not enabled in DMP CONTROL This is the one parameter which is expressed in PROP speed rather than engine speed Above this PROP speed the controller cannot maintain reliable operation Because the servo motor
6. Be sure that when making modifications to the engine cowling you do not inadvertently create openings or gaps outside of the spinner s aerodynamic shadow 12 5 3 2 Brush Set for hubs with slip ring to be installed on engine gearbox ROTAX Insert the slip ring wires from the back side of the gearbox through the engine block flange passing hole until the slip ring reaches and engages the appropriate notch in the engine block flange Install the M4 screw bolt on the top side of the gearbox mounting after having passed the slip ring wires through the appropriate holes on the mounting bracket At the same time ensure the M4 anchoring bolt passes through to the opposite side of the gearbox Tighten the anchoring bolt by adding a washer and self tightening M4 lug nut to the opposite side ensure the gearbox is properly tightened Add two fasteners to the wire ends Install the brush mounting bracket on the back side of the gearbox using the two M6 screw bolt mounting holes and M6x25 bolts apply a gripping agent such as Loctite 222 Ensure that the brushes match up with the metal tracks on the slip ring Caution Before manually rotating the propeller ensure that both L amp R magnetos are in the OFF position in order to avoid inadvertently starting the engine Is it absolutely unacceptable for the brushes to make contact outside of the metallic tracks 5 3 3 Brush Set for Slip Ring equipped hubs for gearbox installation on SUBA
7. pattern until the hub and engine flanges are completely in adherence Finally tighten the lug nuts employing a torque wrench being careful to avoid excessive tightening which could result in thread damage to the hub which could result in a general weakening of the part Caution If you are installing a hub with directly mounted slip ring you must install the included magnet mounting pylon beneath one of the six M8 mounting bolts only when using the Flyspeed GV In this case do not tighten the one bolt hosting the mounting pylon as it will need to be positioned and tightened only after the brush installation has occurred In all other cases the mounting pylon will not be necessary as it is incorporated into the slip ring 5 4 2 Instructions for Subaru Eggenfellner Hub Tvpe Installation Subaru Eggenfeller engine mounts do not have mounting bolts rather thev have cavities for 5 8 inch bolts If vou have said bolts thev should be removed Ensure that the hub has the slip ring pre installed and the six 5 8 bolts are alreadv inserted These bolts have reduced diameter on a portion to allow them to properly lodge within the engine flange Ensure during installation that you use the correct parts Carefully clean all contact surfaces engine flange propeller flange slip ring flange Mount the hub gearbox spinner plate assembly without the blades yet mounted on the engine flange being careful to properly line up the mounting bolts and their h
8. IT ITALY US USA etc 3 2 Numbering the blades up to 120 HP and HPT HIGH POWER TYPE up to 160 HP The blade s serial number is assigned by the blade s manufacturer Warp Drive by way of an adhesive plate on only one of the blades composing the set The number identifies the type T C or N and the set s number ex T8118 This alphanumeric value is repeated at the hub side base of the blades along with the other alphanumeric values 2BL or 3BL and 66 68 70 72 which identify the number of blades and their length Example C TorN 8018 2BL o 3BL 66 C8018 3BL 66 Identifies the blade type C standard blade rectangular end T tapered blade N standard blade nickel leading edge In the case a tapered blade has a nickel leading edge T Identifies the progressive set numbering assigned by Warp Drive Identifies the set as 2 bladed or 3 bladed Identifies the propeller length in inches 4 0 Hub Technical Specifications 4 1 Rotax Hubs available for 912 912S 914T Hubs with Rotax type mounting flange no 6 holes for 13mm pins set on a diameter of 4 in 101 6 mm and a centering hole of 47 mm Max power applicable only with engines equipped with gearbox Type no of blades max kW max HP max RPM pitch range Kg Ibs Degrees Std Rev feath QA3WD R 3 86 25 115 2400 20 55 80 11 7 25 78 4 2 SAE no 1 type hubs available for Subaru EJ25 Eggen
9. ON and flying at high altitude or in non standard temperature humidity conditions the preset RPM DMP settings may require some intervention as MAP will deviate substantially from DMP because of the lower atmospheric pressure Use the W A keys for the following effect DMP Setting Standard RPM Down once Up once Up twice T_OFF 5800 5800 5500 5400 CLIMB 5500 5800 5400 5300 CRUISE 7 5400 5500 5300 5200 CRUISE 6 5300 5400 5200 5100 CRUISE_5 5200 5300 5100 4900 CRUI4E_4 5100 5200 4900 4700 CROISE_3 4900 5100 4700 4500 CRUISE 2 4700 4900 4500 4300 CRUISE 1 4500 4700 4300 4100 CRUISE 0 4300 4500 4100 3800 ECON CRUISE 4100 4300 3800 3800 LAND 3800 4100 3800 3800 If you have significantly deviated from standard pre set AUTO functionality and chose to re engage it a new press SEL bottom when in AUTO press ENTER bottom Pitch control will revert to standard DMP control 38 LANDING 1 2 3 4 x With DMP CONTROL enabled reduce power until LAND is displayed the correct descent landing pitch will automatically be selected If additional power reduction is necessary Flyspeed GV will freeze blade pitch and display IDLE Transitioning from LAND to IDLE or IDLE to LAND is automatic Applying full power for a go around will not redline however as Flyspeed GV will achieve maximum continuous RPM with TAKE OFF TIMER ARM set ON or maximum RPM with TAKE OF
10. See pictures below H 1 degrees la TT n on pitch travel i reduced pitch travel pitch travel between lt between mechanical electrical stops stops coarse pitch fe IL 1 degrees pitch travel mechanical fine fixed pitch stop mechanical stops electrical stops 19 5 7 Installing the FIvspeed GV constant speed governor FLYSPEED GV _ Quinti Avio srl F intware vB aA TM L RPM act 5 7 1 General Information The standard Flyspeed GV constant speed governor is designed to optimize propeller performance in maximum safety It evolves from typical electric constant speed governors and can be considered to be power programmed at constant speed with the automatic selection of more than 10 pre programmed cruise settings What separates the Flyspeed GV from other normal governors is that it will choose the ideal RPM setting based upon an interpretation of throttle setting while normal governors will require the pilot to make that decision The Flyspeed GV uses a differential sensor to monitor Manifold Air Pressure MAP Intake manifold pressure is constantly compared to atmospheric pressure yielding a value that is used to elaborate throttle setting The DMP setting constantly visible on the Flyspeed GV display stands for Differential Manifold Pressure and is achieved subtracting the pressure differential from 30 0 inches Hence DMP corresponds to M
11. can be achieved by reducing power until IDLE appears on the Flyspeed GV display 4 Ifthe pilot applies full throttle the increase in RPM to near T_OFF levels alerts the Flyspeed GV to an aborted landing In this case the CLIMB preset will be engaged which will allow maximum continuous power Comments Unfortunately DMP cannot optimize all flight conditions We could add additional sensors such as altitude temperature and humidity measurement but this would result in excess complexity It is however possible to obtain a programmed RPM shift relative to DMP Flyspeed Review The Flyspeed Controller provides a high degree of automation for the pilot By monitoring propeller speed through RPM signal from the tachometer pickup and engine power through Differential Manifold Pressure referred to as DMP the Flyspeed will select the optimal blade pitch for the current flight conditions The pilot controls engine power with the throttle and the Flyspeed sets a blade pitch that will maintain the prop RPM best suited for the available power In addition to this matching of power to pitch the Flyspeed accommodates the unique requirements of takeoff cruise and landing phases of flight For example when full power is applied during takeoff the Flyspeed starts an internal timer which will automatically initiate a timed transition to a climb pitch shortly after takeoff Similarly when power is reduced for landing the pilot pres
12. careful not to exceed RPM allowances The pitch angle attained in this manner will be slightiv higher than that attained on the ground prior to take off the reason being that the motion through the air lightens the load on the blades slightly compared to when the aircraft is stationary on the ground Hyspeed GV during all operational activity constantly monitors the pitch variation mechanisms to ensure that it is functioning properly and efficiently This is achieved by constantly checking the electric current levels High current levels might indicate abnormal mechanical friction Low current levels indicate and electrical anomaly or an increase in resistance at the slip ring or at the brushes 35 5 8 2 General concepts for Flyspeed GV use with special hubs and DMP CONTROL ON 1 Selecting Full Feathering This option may be used when the propeller is turning at a speed below INIT PITCH RPM and IDLE appears on the display To engage press W FULL FT lt gt will appear Shut the engine off and press ENTER the propeller will move to full coarse and display MANUAL when it is achieved Flyspeed GV can be shut off too Before restarting the engine make a new CYCLE PROP at this point the engine can be restarted Normal flight can resume in this way 1 Initiate a gentle climb adding power gently to avoid an overspeed event AUTO RPM regulation will be engaged over the MOVE T_OFF RPM Caution Use this functionality exclusively with h
13. in pitch control except during landing which we will examine in detail Without DMP the controller is unaware of engine power thus it is up to the pilot to manage the power to pitch selection with throttle position and buttons or knob on the controller similar to other constant speed controllers 22 Whether CS mode is for you is a decision you are free to make Flyspeed Version 8 0 A allows you to choose which mode you prefer High performance fliers will probably prefer to have more direct control The mode is selected by setting a single parameter DMP CONTROL ON Traditional Automatic Mode OFF New CS Mode The Version 8 0 A Upgrade The Flyspeed Version 8 0 upgrade involves changing internal software The upgrade requires replacement of a computer chip inside your controller The chip will contain the new software and parameters Safety System overload protection is guaranteed in two ways In the case of a malfunction due to an external electrical discharge or system anomaly non responsive to off on cycling a specific emergency channel can be activated which bypasses the entire system Flyspeed GV continuously monitors and limits current according to the limits as specified by the user Additional protection for all modes of operation is provided by two solid state fuses one for Flyspeed GVs general electronic protection and the other for the emergency control channel Simplicity of Use After completing a Prop Cyc
14. or low pitch setting In this event the engine may not be able generate sufficient power for take off or climb Inthe event of severe turbulence it may be difficult to manage theFlyspeed GV control keys as it may be difficult to operate in an efficient constant speed manner In such cases we recommended employing MANUAL mode 5 8 3 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES WITH DMP CONTROL ON standard operation TAKE OFF 1 Initiate CYCLE PROP with engine off in order to reach minimum pitch setting If AUTO PROP CYCLE is ON this event will occur after start up During the pitch cycling the Flyspeed GV display will show current level and time and at the completion of the cycle will display IDLE If an error occurs it will default to MANUAL mode 2 Start the engine for warm up taxi and take off 3 Apply full power and when max RPM are reached release the brakes 4 After take off CLIMB mode will automatically be engaged Adjust throttle position for optimal DMP setting If DMP CONTROL is ON Flyspeed GV will automatically optimize RPM according to DMP as established through throttle position Take off from high altitude fields while in Automatic Pitch Control If taking off from a higher altitude field than normal it is recommended that you employ a different procedure than normal after the CYCLE PROP sequence has been completed This is to avoid a potential overspeed event which could occur due to the lower air density found at higher elevati
15. required to pull the aircraft with a coarse pitch setting Therefore as vou move through the lower cruise settings vou can expect to reach a point where vour speed drops off as vou exceed the capabilitv of vour engine This is noteworthv because if vou find vour airframe and powerplant combination cannot use some of the cruise settings you can reprogram them as needed For maximum speed push your throttle all the way forward and slowly select lower cruise settings until your maximum speed is achieved Allow several seconds for your airspeed to adjust as you try the various cruise settings You can also enter USER mode and increment or decrement the RPM in smaller units to fine tune your performance If you determine that some of the lower cruise settings are simply too coarse to be of practical use then you can reprogram their RPM values if you choose So what if reduce the throttle Reducing the throttle reduces the available power However it also reduces the engine noise and fuel consumption Quite often it is possible to reduce power considerably with very little loss of speed and achieve substantial fuel savings This can yield a quieter more economical flight Keep in mind as you reduce your throttle that your engine will run out of power much sooner for any given prop pitch It may be unreasonable to expect your engine to lug the aircraft along in a coarse pitch with very little power although the ride may be nice and quiet This c
16. result of excessive wear improper use negligence accident abuse alterations improper installation improper maintenance or repairs improper packaging for shipping or in speed conditions in excess of the guidelines set forth by the manufacturer Damaged parts and or accessories should be returned to Quinti Avio srl via pre paid courier Import taxes steady from Quinti Avio srl will be also in charge to the customers and billed and payed before re shipping time Quinti Avio srl s obligations under this warranty do not extend to the labor costs associated with substituting parts making repairs making adjustments or any other work on any propeller The owner assumes all responsibility concerning installation procedures proper installation operation maintenance inspection repair and upgrades of the propeller and any accessories As a customer service not a warranty service Quinti Avio s personnel and representatives of Quinti Avio srl are available to answer any questions regarding individual use applications All questions should be accompanied by client address propeller model and serial number Total Time and any other relevant details In case of doubt regarding an aircraft s airworthiness the aircraft should not be flow until all problems are corrected This manual will be periodically upgraded on web You will find on the web too all the information regarding mandatory upgrades to the products The customer will pawn hi
17. the flight In CLIMB pitch the pilot may not fly as fast as he could if he knew how to use the controller but he would have plenty of power to fly and safely land the plane Now that we have saved our uninformed pilot from himself let s go flying the correct way The prior example describes how to perform a normal takeoff sequence with CS mode enabled but let s discuss it in greater detail NOTE When studying this section of the Pilots Guide it will help to have a Flyspeed Parameter Worksheet available for reference such as those provided at the end of this document TAKEOFF SEQUENCE IN DETAIL 1 If you have set the AUTO PROP CYCLE parameter to ON the prop will cycle through its full pitch range automatically when you apply electrical power Engine starter motors draw large amounts of electrical current On some aircraft this can cause your controller to reset If you encounter this suggest that you set AUTO PROP CYCLE to OFF and cycle the prop manually after starting your engine Press the SEL button until the display shows Cycle Prop then press the Enter button to start the cycle A normal prop cycle will occur within the time specified by the MAX CYCLE SECS parameter around 9 seconds if warm or under 14 seconds in cold climates when the bearings and grease are stiff When the cycle is complete the controller will display how many seconds it took and will leave you in IDLE pitch setting 41 Note It is imperative
18. the hub wires is grounding Verify by putting controller in EMERG position If toggle works one way but the unit loses power and reinitialises when tried the other way then suspect one of the wires to the hub is grounding 5 8 7 Preventive maintenance Regularly inspect the brushes and the slip ring Dirty contact patches can be cause of electrical arcing which will reduce component service life and cna cause static noise within the aircraft and may eventually damage Flyspeed GV We recommend periodic wiring inspections be looking for cracked frayed wires loose connections and severe bends folds Also look for leaks crimps cracks and any other damage due to aging and wear to the tubes collecting intake manifold pressure data 47 5 8 8 Error messages 1 SHORT CYCLE ERR The time employed to cycle the propeller was under MIN CYCLE TIME This can mean that the hub motor required an excess of current or that MAX CYCLE CURRENT is set too low Inspect the hub prop for any mechanical obstructions anomalies LONG CYCLE ERR The time employed to cycle the propeller was over MAX CYCLE TIME This can mean that the hub motor required less current than normal or that MAX CYCLE CURRENT is set too high Check that the AUTO EMERGENCY switch is set to AUTO and that the LED is illuminating An open circuit somewhere between the Flyspeed GV and the engine can cause this or the unit may be malfunctioning See footnote 3 under DOUBT RES
19. 0 second reset interval When in emergency mode for best results manipulate propeller pitch in small increments Caution In emergency mode the aforementioned protection limits excessive torque to the pitch adjusting mechanism Ensure that the electric motor is operating in ranges far from the end runs 27 5 7 4 3 Connecting Flyspeed GV to the Hub s electric motor Keeping in mind that wire length dictates wire thickness in cases of current transmission we recommend the use of type 16AWG or 1 38mm 2 cross section wires To properly connect the wires to the to the brush mounting will reguire you to Place the Flyspeed GV Emergency Auto switch in the Emergency position The wires connecting the brush mounting must be connected so that acting on the UP arrow will result in blade pitch increase Switch the Emergencv Auto switch back to Auto Activate MANUAL mode by pressing the SEL key Press the A UP key and verify blade pitch increase Caution Different pitch variation between Automatic and Emergency modes is not acceptable 5 7 4 4 Connecting the intake manifold pressure tube DMP Employ a 5 6mm fuel tube of the same quality and for the same fuel type used by the engine Attach the tube to the appropriate connection on the back of the Flyspeed GV and then connect the other end to the intake pressure outlet of the engine Alternatively connect the tube to a standard MAP instrument using a Y or
20. AP only when the ambient pressure is 30 0 inches At full throttle and all altitudes DMP will be between 29 2 and 29 5 inches With a throttle setting below 30 power DMP will be beneath 20 0 inches Normally the Flyspeed Gv works based on existing conditions and pilot intentions The primary pilot intentions are 1 Intention to take off 2 Intention to land 3 determined to land 4 Intention to abort landing 1 After completing a Prop Cycle blade pitch automatically settles on the IDLE setting Transition to TAXI RPM will occur for RPM increasing over TAXI RPM band Automatic pitch control will not occur until RPM values reach the set range as established by MOVE T_ OFF RPM Example if Flyspeed GVT OFF RPM are set at 5750 and the broad range set by MOVE T_ OFF RPM is set at 5000 RPM it will be necessary to achieve a minimum of 5001 RPM to initiate automatic pitch control In this case after a pre established time interval normally 20 seconds as 20 established by T OFF TIMER ARM parameter the CLIMB setting will automatically be inserted to avoid an excessive time period at 100 power setting Ex Rotax 2 LAND DMP selects a low pitch setting very close to T_OFF pitch thereby yielding moderate thrust while allowing a smooth descent This setting can be used for landing By applying power this flight condition can be exited in order to extend a landing pattern or to remain in a holding pattern 3 Amore pronounced descent
21. CANIL m PALA SAL CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLERS MADE IN ITALV IN FLIGHT ADUSTABLE PITCH HUB KIT TYPE QA3WD SXR BLADES WARP DRIVE CONTROLLER TYPE Flyspeed GV 8 0 A MANUAL WARNING THE HUB DEVICE KIT IS NOT CERTIFIED AND IS NOT APPROVED BY FAA BY PFA OR BY OTHERS AUTHORITIES IT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY SAFETY OR DURABILITY TESTING APPROVAL AND DOES NOT CONFORMS TO NO AIRCRAFT STANDARDS ITS USE IN STANDARD CATEGORY AIRCRAFT IS PROHIBITED IT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN EXPERIMENTAL UNCERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT IN WHICH AN HUB PROPELLER FAILURE OR BREAKAGE WILL NOT COMPROMISE SAFETY USER ASSUMES ALL RISK OF USE AND ACKNOWLEDGES BY HIS USE THAT HE KNOWS THE STATED LIMITS TEL 0575 842129 FAX 0575 842374 E MAIL QUINTI SISTED IT WWW QUINTIAVIO COM brevettato AREZZO ITALY Warning Flyers should be aware of the risks to which they expose themselves It is good practice to take every and all safety precautions to minimize risk while knowing that it cannot be eliminated altogether A propeller malfunction could be cause for an emergency landing or create vibrations severe enough to damage the aircraft Propellers are constantly subject to vibrations deriving from the motor and aerodynamic forces in addition they are subject to further stress from centrifugal forces Because of this it is essential that the propeller be maintained in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this manual and that it be i
22. CKET SET SCREW BALL BEARING SUPPORT KEY FLANGE SUPPORT ROTAX 2003 ADJUSTING NUT INOX SCROLL SUPPORT NEW SCROLL 2 NEW SCREW M4x16 DIN912 SCREW 2 NEW BALL BEARING SCREW M3X10 DIN912 INOX SUPPORT 2004 MOTOR HP SUPPORT BALL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT BRUSHES SUPPORT 2004 BRUSHES ASSEMBLY FASTOM FEMALE SENSOR SUPPORT 2004 LONG SCREW PLATE 2003 SCREW M4X10 DIN912 INOX STOP RING NUT BLADE NUT M8 D nomination SUPPORT O RING mm 55 BAGUE ARRET 2003 VIS SANS TETE ROULEMENT SUPPORT CLAVETTE SUPPORTA FLASQUE ROTAX 2003 EMBOUT INOX SUPPORT VIS MERE NEW VIS MERE 2 NEW VIS M4x16 DIN912 VIS 2 NEW ROULEMENT VIS M3X10 DIN912 INOX SUPPORT 2004 MOTEUR HP SUPPORT ROULEMENT EMBOUT VIS PLAQUE 2003 VIS M4X10 DIN912 INOX BAGUE ARRET PALE ECROU M8 Bezeichnung Q TRAGER 3 O RING mm 55 6 BLOCKIERGRIFF 3 2003 GEWINDESTIFT 3 KUGELLAGER 6 TRAGER 3 PASSFEDER 3 FLANSCH ROTAX 1 2003 EINSTELLMUTTER 1 INOX GABELKLEMMSTUCK 1 NEW MITNEHMERBUCHSE 1 2 NEW SCHRAUBE M4x16 3 DIN912 SCHRAUBE 2 NEW 1 KUGELLAGER 1 SCHRAUBE M3X10 4 DIN912 INOX TRAGER 2004 1 MOTOR HP 1 TRAGER 1 2 KUGELLAGER 1 EINSTELLMUTTER 1 1 1 4 1 2 2 2 2 1 PLATTE 2003 3 SCHRAUBE M4X10 2 DIN912 INOX BLOCKIERGRIFF 3 MUTTER M8 6 55 Po 40 41 43 44 45 47 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 75
23. F RPM is controlled by V A keys CYCLE PROP When displayed pressing ENTER will start a full prop cycle mandatory prior to each flight ACCESS CODE When displayed the pilot must enter and access code to anable parameter tuning FEATURE SELECTION PARAMETERS This category of parameters selects witch features of your hub controller to enable AUTO PROP CYCLE Initiates an automatic prop cycle upon power up This helps you remember to cycle your prop but some aircraft starter motors will cause enough voltage drop to reset your controller If this happens you can wire your controller into an alternate power source or turn this parameter OFF and add CYCLE PROP to your checklist YOU MUST CYCLE YOUR PROP BEFORE EACH FLIGHT 29 T OFF TIMER ARM T OFF TIMER SECS HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTENDED PITCH FEATHER REVERSE When set to ON causes an automatic transition between T OFF and CLIMB settings after T OFF TIMER SECS seconds Number of seconds at T OFF RPM before changing to CLIMB RPM when T OFF TIMER ARM is setto ON When set to ON allows faster pitch changes during prop braking Servo pulses will be FAST INCR SECS In CS mode this parameter should be OFF Enables feather and reverse functions of hubs equipped with these features Not usefull in CS mode Enables feather and reverse features ON Feather enabled OFF Reverse enabled Not usefull in CS mode CONTROL PARAMETERS INIT PITCH RPM MIN CS DMP
24. F TIMER ARM set OFF You can achieve reduced pitch for landing in another manner as well to confirm landing intention while the prop is spinning beneath INIT PITCH RPM and Flyspeed GV displays IDLE select ENTER Pitch will transition to FULL FINE PITCH when proper pitch angle is achieved Flyspeed GV will display IDLE and will be ready for landing or go around Pay attention to have not an overspeed event You can achieve reduced pitch for landing in another manner as well to confirm landing intention while the prop is spinning in LAND RPM select ENTER Pitch will transition to GO AROUND PITCH when proper pitch angle is achieved Flyspeed GV will display T_OFF and will be ready for landing or go around Following are possible manual settings a After PROP CYCLE pitch angle is determined by the FULL FINE PITCH parameter value b Selecting IDLE and ENTER will determine pitch angle in accordance with FULL FINE PITCH parameter value c Selecting LAND and ENTER will determine pitch angle in accordance with GO AROUNG PITCH parameter value d Selecting IDLE will freeze pitch angle 5 8 4 CONFIGURATION SETTING AND DETAILS Flyspeed GV can manage multiple modes full feathering reverse high performance as well as standard a b Standard Hub Cannot be employed in Full Feathering Reverse or High Performance modes because of standard pitch angle change velocity Full Feathering Hub Cannot simultaneously han
25. Guide lists values that will get you started Pay careful attention to the actual DMP readings as you fly and see if they match your parameters If not tune your parameters accordingly until your controller no longer hunts between settings SERVO CONTROL PARAMETERS This parameter category determines the electrical behavior of the hub servomotor COARSE PULSE DUR How long of a pulse is applied to the servo during a coarse pitch change COARSE PULSE DLY How long to wait for RPM stabilization before applying another pulse COARSE HYST RPM An RPM window for acceptable coarse pitch movement FINE PULSE DUR How long of a pulse is applied to the servo during a fine pitch change FINE PULSE DLY How long to wait for RPM stabilization before applying another pulse FINE HYST RPM An RPM window for acceptable fine pitch movement In actual practice the controller behaves best when setted both COARSE and FINE parameters for short duration movements and make the hysteresis windows closely spaced even multiples of each other For example 100 and 50 or 120 and 60 etc If you make this relationship too large the servo feedback will be sloppy due to overshooting If you make this relationship too small the servo feedback will never be satisfied and will make constant tiny corrections 32 FULL FINE PITCH GO AROUND PITCH MAX DMP RATE TAXI INCR SECS FAST INCR SECS MIN CYCLE SECS MAX CYCLE SECS MAX CYCLE AMPS
26. LOW POWER reduce throttle enter traffic pattern below MIN DMP CS power 4 Select LAND at desired point on downwind or base or final 5 Rapid throttle increase will initiate go around pitch and power 6 Throttle reduction after landing will allow return to TAXI setting 7 Once in TAXI setting the T_OFF to CLIMB transition is re armed TOUCH AND GOES AND STOP AND GOES A touch and go operation is basically a landing but with full throttle applied immediately after touching down and retracting your flaps In CS mode the Flyspeed can behave in one of two ways 1 In LAND setting a rapid application of power will bring your DMP above the MIN CS DMP value and the controller will seek and maintain LAND RPM typically like climb RPM This should be adequate for your takeoff and climb You can select CLIMB or one of the cruise settings as needed but if you are remaining in the pattern you can also just remain in LAND and the behavior should be repeatable Practice makes perfect If you roll to a full or nearly full stop stop and go or you simply wish to re arm the timed transition from T_OFF to CLIMB you must select and activate TAXI pitch in order to re arm the timer For example if you are taxiing back around for another takeoff it seems intuitive that you would want to select TAXI The rest is automatic If you are doing a touch and go but want to re arm the timed transition then you must select and activate TAXI around the sam
27. N912 INOX O RING mm 82 RINGS TOOL PINS TOOL ELICOIL M8 WASHER 5 NYLON WASHER 4 NYLON WASHER 4 NYLON SP BACK PLATE CREWS SOCKET SET SCREW EXTENSION SUPPORT D nomination RONDELLE 8 DIN125 ARBRE VIS RONDELLE 5 IN125 INOX VIS SANS TETE ECROU M5 INOX BAGUE VIS M4x25 VIS SANS TETE BAGUE RONDELLE VIS SANS TETE RONDELLE 4 IN125 INOX ECROU M4 INOX VIS SANS TETE BAGUE VIS M5x25 DIN912 INOX O RING mm 82 ELICOIL M8 RONDELLE 5 NYLON RONDELLE 4 NYLON RONDELLE 4 NYLON SP VIS SANS TETE SUPPORT Bezeichnung SCHEIBE 8DIN125 PIN SCHRAUBE SCHEIBE 5 IN125 INOX GEWINDESTIFT MUTTER M5 INOX BUCHSE SCHRAUBE M4x25 GEWINDESTIFT BUCHSE SCHEIBE GEWINDESTIFT SCHEIBE 4 IN125 INOX MUTTER M4 INOX GEWINDESTIFT BUCHSE SCHRAUBE M5x25 DIN912 INOX O RING mm 82 ELICOIL M8 SCHEIBE 5 NYLON SCHEIBE 4 NYLON SCHEIBE 4 NYLON SP GEWINDESTIFT TRAGER 17 DN WN Oo X No O 56 12 0 Exploded Drawing CHIAVI TOOLS 57 13 0 Torque values use special wrench only Pos teil number 3 Pos teil number 4 Pos teil number 1 2 1 SSS ORO A Pos teil number Pos teil number Pos teil number 5 Pos teil number 39 if M8 6 8 4 9 6 2 about about about use light glue on Pos teil number 4 use light glue on Pos teil number 3 use light glue on about Pos teil number 24
28. OLUTION PROP UNDER CURR The hub motor is drawing less current as set by MIN SERVO AMPS See footnote 3 under DOUBT RESOLUTION PROP OVER CURR The hub motor is drawing more current as set by MIN SERVO AMPS The motor is absorbing excess amperage Likely causes are increased mechanical resistance due to damage or dirt or a damaged electric motor INVALID PRESET The selected value is outside of the range of available choices Review the manual for acceptable values or contact the manufacturer or dealer NOT PRESET LOADED Fivspeed GV has not yet been pre configured for use See INVALID PRESET above 6 0 Emergency procedures Following are potential malfunction sequences which could adversely affect the propeller hub system s operation Flyspeed Gv 8 0 The following symptoms of incorrect functionality must be addressed immediately Steep Engine and Propeller RPM variation especially when sudden and not co relational to correct pitch control functionality Not to be mistaken for the normal RPM changes that occur when in DMP CONTROL between one parameter setting and another and which can be easily stabilized by tweaking the throttle setting up or down which clears us from the transitional parameter setting determined by DMP WINDOW usually pre set with range of 0 4 inch DMP The Flyspeed Gv display no longer gives any indications In this case and in all other cases where pitch control is lost due to Flyspeed Gv
29. RPM The automatic timer will engage if enabled and a transition to CLIMB pitch will occur after T OFF TIMER SECS seconds If you do not wish to verify the transition to CLIMB you must limit the throttle to below the MOVE T_OFF RPM If you do transition to CLIMB you must reduce the throttle and RPM again and select the TAXI setting to re arm the timer Remember to select the desired setting using UP DN buttons and then press Enter to activate it 5 When you are ready to taxi into position you should be in the TAXI setting This assures that the timed sequence is armed When you are in position and ready for your takeoff roll you can remain in TAXI and let the controller automatically switch to T_OFF as you exceed the MOVE T_OFF RPM value or you can directly select and activate T_OFF before applying takeoff throttle Either way will start the timed sequence assuming you have set your T OFF TIMER ARM parameter to ON and have specified a value for T OFF TIMER SECS seconds 6 T_OFF RPM will be maintained until the timed transition to CLIMB occurs typically 18 to 30 seconds at which time the pitch will be increased to maintain CLIMB RPM At this point you the pilot are in complete control and it is up to you to determine when to switch to a suitable cruise setting 3 7 If you prefer to have total control of pitch changes then you can set T OFF TIMER ARM to OFF and specify zero for T OFF TIMER SECS After this you mus
30. RU engines This sensor group will be installed on the front right side of the gearbox seeing the gearbox from the engine flange side using the two screw holes on the aluminum plate of the gearbox Mount the brush mounting bracket with the appropriate screws and using a gripping agent such as Loctite 222 Place the brush arms on the slip ring carefully lining them up with the tracks Pre load the brushes on the slip ring rotating the center cam apply medium tension to allow for standard brush wear Pre loading excessively will result in faster wear Insufficient pre load will result in increasingly lighter contact pressure as wear reduces the brush thickness a condition which in time could compromise the transfer of current and consequently blade pitch control Before final tightening of the brush mounting be sure that the brush slide exclusively along the slip ring s metal tracks by manually rotating the propeller Repeat until correctly positioned Once the positioning is correct tighten the brush support via the M6x25 screw once again using a gripping agent like Loctite222 or similar Caution Before manually rotating the propeller ensure that both L amp R magnetos are in the OFF position in order to avoid inadvertently starting the engine Is it absolutely unacceptable for the brush mountings to make contact outside of the metallic tracks Caution If necessary cut the engine cowling to ensure there is no physical contact between
31. V use with special hubs and DMP control OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES using the standard DMP control Configuration setting and details OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES using the new CS mode 5 8 5 1 Take off and cruise in constant speed mode 5 8 5 2 Constant speed 101 5 8 5 3 Landing in constant speed mode 5 8 6 5 8 7 5 8 8 6 0 6 1 6 2 7 0 7 1 7 2 8 0 Trouble shooting Preventive maintenance Error messages Emergency procedures Manual FLY Pitch Control Flyspeed Gv 7 1 Inspections Maintenance Repairs Inspections and Maintenance Repairs Shipping and Storing Special tools and materials Electrical fivspeed diagrams Spare parts manual Exploded Drawing Torque values 1 General information 1 1 Definition of Components Duration 1 1 1 Overhaul Overhaul occurs periodically and involves disassembly components inspection components maintenance replacement and reassembly The overhaul interval is determined by flight hours or calendar days whichever comes first During overhaul the hub must be completely disassembled and closely inspected for cracks excessive wear corrosion or any other anomaly Certain parts must be rebuilt or replaced as specified Overhaul must be performed in accordance with specifications set forth in the overhaul manual The overhaul service interval is specified in this manual and on the relative service bulletin No overhaul is required on the Fly and Flyspeed GV control units 1 1 2 Repairs Repair
32. a fine stops to prevent contacts on mechanical stops The electrical stops DO NOT INTGERRUPT THE CURRENT TO THE MOTOR but and assembly of components electrical contacts resistor and diode that generates an additional electrical load of approx 9A The governor sensing this increased load should disconnect the supply within 200 milliseconds and reverse the polarity of the voltage to the motor Any controller and any electrical pitch actuator not compatible with this propeller kit could cause the damage and failure of the electrical stop assemblies Warning Quinti Avio srl declines all responsibility and liability for non conforming use of its products and or improper combinations of components for which approval has not been specifically gained in writing directly from Quinti Avio srl Additionally Quinti Avio srl declines all responsibility and liability associated with unauthorized repair or alteration of components outside of direct control on the part of Quinti Avio srl 5 0 Installation instructions 5 1 Preparation In order to avoid problems relating to the improper installation and consequently improper functioning of your new propeller we strongly recommend you perform the following check on your aircraft Verify proper carburation jetting Verify carburator balancing syncronization Verify proper gearbox functionality on Rotax engines carefully verify spring preload The gearbox must be equipped with internal clutch as a
33. alance value is 1 20 IPS or greater the propeller must be removed from the aircraft and balanced statically before being re balanced dynamically We recommend weight placement in a radial patter on the spinner plate 18 5 5 2 Pitch stops setting general concepts The hub is equipped with mechanical stops and electrical stops Mechanical stops must be set to determine minimum and maximum blades pitch traveling into a range of a safe power flight condition as specified in the aircraft operating manual or the engine operating manual Electrical stops must be set always between the mechanical stops recommended distance from each mechanical stop and relative electrical stop is about 1 degrees Electrical stops are installed to prevent hitting on mechanical stops during operations to prevent electrical motor geared from mechanical overloads and therefore from failures damage Ground static tests are required to set properly mechanical stops and electrical stops The mechanical coarse stop if present is set by two M6 thread installed from the hub flange face and they are fixed on the hub spare parts 52 If their length will not work properly for your setting they can be easily removed and switched with longer or shorter screws using Loctite glue 243 for fixing It is recommended to set the mechanical coarse pitch stops to permit enough propeller thrust at full throttle obtaining always a safe power flight condition Then set the ele
34. ask of taking control involves numerous button presses and resulting distraction from primary piloting duties the controller will become a hindrance rather than a benefit For this reason attention has been given to minimizing pilot interaction during the various phases of flight Additionally automated systems that are entirely dependent upon stable input sensor signals must be able to accommodate deviations from these expected inputs For example if a supercharged engine maintains a constant manifold pressure then a prop controller that bases its power decisions on manifold pressure won t fare too well Flyspeed Version 8 0 A introduces a new user selectable Constant Speed CS mode of operation which is closer to that of a conventional lever or knob type constant speed controller Additionally Quinti Avio is introducing a new physical interface that uses a three function knob instead of the three arrow buttons found on prior controllers Turning the knob left or right equates to pressing the left or right pushbuttons while pressing the knob equates to pressing the Enter button Instead of fully automating decisions based upon DMP RPM lookup tables the new CS mode of operation allows the pilot to directly select a desired RPM then control power with the throttle A few of the nicer automatic features have been retained in this new mode These will be described in later sections of this document In CS mode DMP input is not a factor
35. ault values are a good start but performance can be greatly improved through tuning This Pilots Guide will take vou step bv step through this tuning process Failing to tune vour controller does not mean it is unusable The factorv does an admirable job of providing default values But why settle for having a mysterious black box in control when a little effort on your part will greatly improve your flying experience Simply put the more you know about the Flyspeed the sooner you can forget about it and enjoy flying your plane New features of Flyspeed Version 8 0 A Although many pilots welcome Flyspeed s high degree of automation there are inherent drawbacks to any system that attempts to make decisions for the pilot Computers are great at processing information in a consistent way arriving at the same conclusion for a given set of input data While this rigidity is desirable for many industrial control systems flying has an artistic fluid component that benefits from flexibility Put another way a pilot who always makes the same flight under the same range of conditions can tune their Flyspeed to perform flawlessly and be perfectly happy with it However if the same pilot encounters widely variable or extreme conditions such as aerobatic flight a short field or high density altitude the predetermined behavior of the Flyspeed will occasionally need to be overridden to give the pilot the direct control he she desires If the t
36. body is rotating at prop speed centrifugal forces 30 ERRATIC RPM can cause the servomotor s internal brushes to lose contact with the motors commutator At this point vou are grossiv over speeding vour engine and must take immediate measures to reduce your RPM via throttle It is wise to set your mechanical pitch stops so that the minimum flyable pitch is always available As a means of stabilizing the tachometer signal this parameter specifies an RPM beyond the normal range of the engine Any noise or spikes on the tachometer signal that indicate an RPM above this value will be ignored FLIGHT ENVELOPE PARAMETERS This parameter category controls the tuning of flight behavior TAXI RPM MOVE T_OFF RPM T_OFF RPM CLIMB RPM Exceeding this RPM while in IDLE will cause the controller to enter TAXI setting The pitch is incremented slightly for better ground maneuvering On the takeoff roll this value specified the RPM at which to begin the pitch transition to T OFF RPM Setting this value lower than T_OFF RPM gives the prop time to respond to a rapid throttle increase and reduces the chances of over speeding the engine RPM to use for takeoff RPM to use for climb CRUISE 7 RPM through CRUISE 0 RPM ECON CRUISE RPM LAND RPM RPM values to use during cruise flight These values are tvpicallv equallv spaced across the powerplant and prop s useful operating normallv are separated bv 100 RPM Lowest RPM H
37. ce surging Internal calibration 33 DMP OFFSET DMP GAIN DMP WINDOW Critical internal calibration data Unique to each controller These values are recorded on a label affixed to vour controller and are written on the test paperwork that came with vour controller Be sure to record these values or vou mav need to return vour controller for factorv calibration ENG PROP RATIO The gear ratio of vour Prop Speed Reduction Unit if so equipped FACTORV PROP TEST Factorv test procedure FACTORV TEST MODE Factorv test procedure FACTORV PRESETS Pre programmed parameter sets PRE PROGRAMMED TABLES Table 0 Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 reserved The user can add change data keeping count of engine characteristics and propeller use Rotax 912 80 HP Rotax 912S 100HP Rotax 914 Turbo Midwest Rotare 105 HP Alfa Romeo avionic conversion Continental C85 non gearboxed Lycoming Subaru 1 82 gearbox Tuning intake pressure differential readings Flyspeed GV is delivered already tuned complete tuning guidelines can be found however in the service manual Useful Status Messages This is a summary of the more useful status messages you may see and their meanings UP_LIMIT DN_LIMIT Prop has traveled to full COARSE pitch stop Prop has traveled to FULL FINE PITCH stop SHORT CYCLE ERR Prop cycle time was less than expected Try wiggling pitch via switches LONG CYCLE ERR Prop c
38. ctrical coarse stop by adjusting washer O D 12 mm spare parts 54 through the lock nut M4 spare parts 61 washer O D 12 mm must be in contact position on the two relative contact screws about 1 before the mechanical coarse stop as recommended this operation will decrease pitch of the blades from coarse mechanical stop resulting in a extra margin for safe operation The fine mechanical stop must be set by two socket screws M6 thread spare parts 49 and relative four lock nuts M6 thread spare parts 48 located surrounding the electrical motor assembly With full brakes and chocked wheels progressively apply full throttle To avoid potentially going past red line we recommend starting with a moderate high pitch setting Take off RPM must be set at approx 5 10 propeller RPM beneath max take off engine RPM as specified in the aircraft operating manual or the engine operating manual example Rotax 5790 RPM Then set the electrical fine stop by adjusting washer O D 12 mm spare parts 54 through the lock nut M4 spare parts 61 washer OD 12 mm must to be in contact position on the two relative contact screws about 1 before the mechanical fine at approx 25 propeller RPM beneath max take off engine RPM as specified in the aircraft operating manual or the engine operating manual example Rotax 5750 RPM this operation will increase pitch of the blades from mechanical fine stops resulting in a extra margin for safe operation
39. dle Reverse and High Performance modes c Reverse Hub Cannot simultaneously handle Full Feathering and High Performance modes High Performance hub Cannot simultaneously handle reverse and full feathering 39 Parameter Tuning After installation and before first flight with vour controller vou must verifv and adjust the many Flyspeed internal parameters Although the Flyspeed has Factory Presets for various engine makes and models these should be considered a starting point if they don t precisely match your airframe and powerplant combination Regardless of your aircraft type it is wise to review and get to know the parameters and their interaction TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE 1 Apply Power Press and hold the ENTER arrow button for 5 seconds or until controller finishes self test 3 Press the SEL button three times until ACCESS CODE is displayed 4 Press the ENTER arrow button 5 Press UP DN UP DN 6 Press SEL repeatedly to step through the parameter list 7 Use the UP and DN buttons to change parameter values and press ENTER to save each change When you reach the last parameter normal operation will resume There is no way to step backwards through the parameters nor is there a way to speed up data entry You can re enter Programming Mode whenever you need to once you have entered it after initial power up M u Z 40 5 8 5 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES WITH DMP CONTROL OFF Consta
40. e important indicators of the system s health A high draw value or unusually long time can be indicatory of a potential malfunction within the hub Flyspeed GV will automatically go to MANUAL mode in the case of the instance described above Check also for correct RPM after the power up of the engine Please see Operational Guidelines for additional information 28 5 7 5 PRESET PARAMETERS AND CUSTOMIZATION Modifving preset parameters should oniv be attempted once in possession of extreme operational familiarity with Flyspeed GV and under the guidance of the manufacturer Flyspeed GV is delivered with preset parameters based on the engine type in use SYSTEM VERSION 8 0 FUNCTIONALITY PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS It is useful to categorize and discuss the parameters according to function Modes of Operation Feature Selection Parameters Control Parameters Flight Envelope Parameters Servo Control Parameters SETTING MAJOR MODES OF OPERATION This parameters category controls the overall mode of Flyspeed controller operation MANUAL Manual mode of operation The pilot must manually select controller presets Pressing the up down arrow keys W A you increase decrease pitch not constant speed functionality AUTO Automatic mode of operation Manifold pressure select controller presets constant speed functionality DMP CONTROL Selects traditional Flyspeed mode ON and Constant_speed mode OFF ON DMP selects pitch based on DMP RPM OF
41. e the spinner and check for cracks corrosion excess wear damage verify that all the seals are intact and that the paint markers for on the bolt nut connections are correct Check electrical stop assemblies for correct position assuring their screws and lock nuts torque spare parts 10 and 61 check for visible damages and proper electrical stops functionality making a CYCLE PROP at engine off Also perform the before every flight check ONLY AFTER THE FIRST 25 HOURS Grease the bearing sets of the blades the central screw and the bronze scroll and keys Perform the 10 hour check ONLY AFTER THE FIRST 50 HOURS Grease the bearing sets of the blades the central screw and the bronze scroll and keys Check proper setting and torque of nuts around electrical motor Perform the 10 hour check EVERY 100 HOURS Grease the bearing sets of the blades the central screw and the bronze scroll and keys In case of salt air conditions or of high temperature variations increase this interval to every 50 hours or three months whichever comes first Using a torque wrench verify the proper setting of the six bolts connecting the hub set to the engine mount also check the aluminum blade sleeves Check proper setting and torque of nuts around electrical motor Perform before every flight check every the 10 hour check and after the first 10 hours check EVERY 200 HOURS Replace the brushes assembly AT 500 HOURS Remove the blades and disassemb
42. e time as you are raising your flaps and make sure you have reduced your RPM enough to allow TAXI to be entered it will take hold when the RPM is below the value of INIT PITCH RPM As soon as you see TAXI the timer is re armed Apply full throttle and the T OFF and CLIMB sequence will repeat M TUCKING THE AIRCRAFT BACK IN THE HANGAR When you ve spent enough money for one day select and activate TAXI as you taxi back to parking If you prefer to let the engine idle for a while before shutting down you can select and activate IDLE once your RPM is below TAXI RPM This will allow the engine to idle quietly and smoothly without kicking up a lot of dust If you need additional airflow for ground cooling you can always increment the pitch manually or via USER mode 5 8 6 Trouble shooting 1 If the RPM display shows Flyspeed GV is not receiving RPM data This may be an issue of extremely low RPM or of sensor non connectivity Check the following a Check all Flyspeed GV connections b Verify magnet sensor proximity and magnet polarity 46 c Ensure secure magnet sensor fastening d Damaged or inoperable magnet sensor gt If the problem persists contact an authorized service provider or the manufacturer 2 No DMP variation with different throttle settings a Disconnect Flyspeed GV pressure sensing tube from engine placement Blow into tube lightly Flyspeed GV should register and display a 5 10 pressure incr
43. ease b Verify that the tubes connected to the carburetors for MAP reading are intact and that all seals are tight so as to rule out the possibility of air leaks gt If the problem persists contact an authorized service provider or the manufacturer 3 Hub motor is inactive a Verify proper Flyspeed GV display function and no error messaging b Set Flyspeed GV to EMERGENCY mode and connect DVM Digital Voltmeter through the slip ring Move selector switch UP and DOWN and verify 12 and 12 Volts With voltage reaching the slip ring ensure motor functionality In voltage absence check all components for functionality including wiring brushes brush mountings etc c The LED will illuminate when the hub motor is turning If that is not occuring be sure the AUTO EMERGENCY switch is not set to EMERG and that there is not an issue of excess current draw d See error message Footnote 2 gt If the Flyspeed GV s display is operating normally but voltage is still abnormal contact an authorized service provider or the manufacturer Opening the instrument casing will void warranty coverage 4 Prop getting stuck in the coarse position 1 Manual controller If both fine and coarse indication lights are lit upon applying power to the unit then ensure thet the hub wires are not compromised grounding 2 Flyspeed controller switch in AUTO position When in MANUAL mode if hitting the up or down arrow works only one way then suspect one of
44. fellner rated at 160 HP SAE 1 type mounting flange no 6 holes 5 8 in pins 15 87 mm set on a diameter of 4 in 111 125 mm and a centering hole of 2 in 57 15 mm Max power applicable only with engines equipped with gearbox and high power blades HPT Type no of blades max kW max HP max RPM pitch range Kg Ibs Degrees Std Rev feath QA3WD S 3 120 160 2625 20 55 80 11 3 24 90 4 3 SAE no 2 type hubs available for Subaru H6 Eggenfellner rated at 200 HP SAE 2 type mounting flange no 6 holes 5 8 in pins 15 87 mm set on a diameter of 4 6 8 in 120 65 mm and a centering hole of 2 in 57 15 mm Max power applicable only with engines equipped with gearbox and high power blades HPT Type no of blades max kW max HP max RPM pitch range Kg Ibs Degrees Std Rev feath QAAWD S 4 150 200 2625 20 55 80 15 5 34 15 e All weight values are without spinner plate and spinner which typically is ca 1Kg e Propeller diameters mounting Warp Drive blades are between 42in and 72in e All weight values are achieved using 64in blade diameters Blade length will affect overall weight Warning e Manufacturer approval is required to install on engines other than those listed above e Acrobatic semi acrobatic and extreme maneuvers are not allowed 4 4 Electrical specifications The propeller is equipped with an high quality motor gear box combination and with
45. ighest pitch cruise setting This one is tvpicallv set much lower than the other cruise settings as a means of saving fuel or to support power on descents The RPM to maintain when LAND is selected This value must be set to an RPM that is suitable for go around and touch and go operations In case the fivspeed is used in DMP CONTROLON the combination RPM DMP will allow vou already a fine pitch In case the flyspeed is used in the new constant speed mode in DMP CONTROLL OFF the RPM will be set_the same value like CLIMB RPM or less in this case the RPM to maintain when LAND is selected and manifold pressure is above MIN CS DMP 31 T_OFF DMP CLIMB DMP CRUISE_7 DMP CRUISE_6 DMP CRUISE_5 DMP CRUISE_4 DMP CRUISE_3 DMP CRUISE_2 DMP CRUISE_1 DMP CRUISE_0 DMP ECON CRUISE DMP LAND DMP Differential Manifold Pressure DMP is an altitude compensated form of manifold pressure DMP is only measured when operating in the automatic mode with DMP CONTROL set to ON In Constant Speed mode DMP values are ignored The Flyspeed uses the range of pressures specified in these DMP parameters to determine when to switch between preset RPMs The best way to tune these parameters for your specific aircraft is to record your DMP indication during a takeoff again in cruise and again during a landing Once you have key data points do the math to interpolate equally space the rest of the values between those you recorded The Flyspeed Parameter
46. ing operation for Hub maintenance we suggest to use NICO GREASE GN 22 G 395 AEROSHELL GREASE 33 MOBILGREASE 22 CF 51 10 0 Electrical flyspeed diagrams FLVSPEED GV INSTALLATION rev 2 1 Febr 2002 6A slow blow user provided low current 18A slow blow user provided High current Ga i mr A et see f i ES Ei p ail je g Mote on LT 7 N ur A Se HET SL shield a Z DBS ppp N f FEMALE MALE permanent magnet Connector Connector mg Wal ER 47 pei Pressure Inlet Hall effect sensor PANEL CONNECTOR DB9 Female 16 AWG 105 C Nec SHIELDED CABLE 1 Hall effect sens 22 AWG 150 INSTRUMENT BACK VIEW i l I 1 52 OASI nas char tp4 t a A D4 R7 g MOT 2 2 nt a BB ad e m er ji SENSOR MOTA v 1 ae cs p S PULSE R6 TXRS232 de e swe 6 TXRS232 UP AUTO A DOWN EMERG l E oOo L J2 2 3 a m swi m a i UP TOGGLECCW L MIDDLE FREE 2 DOWN TOGGLE CW F SENSOR i L PULSE Vbatt A b 5 out 2 nua Se a A Se re L ae 3 0A PG _ 2 VBATT EB j 7013 100uF 10V eno tp 1 en D2 U DI RI coo FLYSPEED GV HC GND 12 Febr 2002 POWER BOARD Mot Current UPTO31 2001 R1 0 03 Ohm tpS BEGINNING 2002 R1 0 1 Ohm tpt 53 FLVSPEED HC POWER BOARD SIDE A 2000 t Qooo t 00000000 lia tp4 Mot Current SND tps tpt j SIDE B 12 Feb 2002 Rev 2 0 54 11 0 Spare parts ma
47. it and the brush set We recommend leaving as much space as possible to allow for natural engine oscillation Be sure that when making modifications to the engine cowling you do not inadvertently create openings or gaps outside of the spinner s aerodynamic shadow 14 5 4 Hub Set Installation Instructions 5 4 1 Rotax Hub Set Remove the six original engine flange tightening bolts and replace with the six tightening bolts provided in the kit Ensure a proper seal is regained when tightening space between any parts is not allowed Carefully clean all contact surfaces engine flange and propeller flange Mount the Hub Set first without the blades or the spinner ensure the guide notches are well matched up between the hub and the engine flange With the slip ring mounted behind the gearbox connect the hub wires with the slip ring wires passing them through the center of the engine mounting flange Ensure the hub is properly aligned with the principal axis and is matched up completely with all parts touching Caution In the case of hub installations described in section 5 3 2 exercise caution while sliding the various parts into position Ensure that all wires are carefully wound and completely inside the engine flange cavity to ensure they are not accidentally damaged while positioning the parts Next install six washers and M8 self blocking lug nuts to the six fastening bolts tightening carefully and lightly in an x
48. le CYCLE PROP standard starting procedure pre flight with DMP functionality on DMP_ON the Flyspeed GV can be utilized simply through normal manipulation of the throttle as when using a fixed pitch propeller Alternatively after CYCLE PROP with DMP functionality off DMP OFF the W A buttons can be used to select pre programmed pitch settings for takeoff climb cruise medium cruise economic cruise and landing while maintaining constant speed functionality In MANUAL mode the W A buttons increase and decrease blade pitch Customizing your Flyspeed GV A Personal Identification Code allows you to access additional functionality specifically to modify configuration parameters such as response control initial pitch setting short circuit threshold DMP RPM matrix modification and others We recommend you do not make modifications to Default settings without first receiving approval from the manufacturer More Options Flyspeed GV will function with full feathering and reversing hubs High Performance fast pitch change hubs are also compatible High Performance propellers can be used in landing in braking effect 23 Diagnostics and Error Resolution By connecting Flyspeed GV to a PC via serial port you can access and download RPM DMP and electrical current data This is helpful when optimizing motor control and prop pitch parameters Svstem Components Electronic Control and Display Units HALL type solid state RPM sens
49. le their mountings carefully clean all parts with a mild detergent Grease everything a new as at 100 hours repeat 10 hours and pre flight checks and check as after the first 10 hours AT 1000 HOURS Complete overhaul to be performed by the manufacturer Overhaul intervals are specified by operational hours and calendar time in months since manufacture An overhaul must be performed after a maximum of 72 months from manufacture if no more than 24 months have passed since manufacture overhaul when properly stored This means that the calendar time TBO Time Before Overhaul can be a maximum of 96 months 50 Caution In case of an overspeed event up to 11096 of maximum engine RPM a 100 hour inspection will be necessarv Between 11196 and 12096 a manufacturer overhaul will be required In the case greater than 12096 further propeller use is not allowable Consistent overspeed events can result in structural damage to the propeller which are extremelv dangerous 7 2 Repairs All internal hub components are coated with a special protective lubricant when assembled It is recommended that you protect hub components using diluted motor oil or other corrosion inhibitor Spinner and spinner plate repairs are not allowed when damaged those components must be replaced In the case of electrical system malfunction components must be replaced as they cannot be repaired Repairs must be performed at an authorized service center and or by authorized
50. ll wiring and manifold tube connections before fixing the instrument into place 5 7 4 2 Technical Specifications Input 9 16 V Draw motor excluded lt 0 1A Motor Current 0 1 15A RPM 600 20000 Pressure sensor 10 45 inches Hg Short circuit protection 2 15 A Polyswitch check label for installed version The hub s electric motor is responsible for most of the current draw Flyspeed GV itself only draws approx 0 1A Keeping in mind maximum electric motor draw we recommend installing a 10A breaker Caution Before Installing Flyspeed GV ensure that the cabling connecting the battery to the engine starter is sufficiently stout In certain cases on Rotax engines during engine start high current draws were observed approx 170A at peak which results in a drop of voltage to the instrument panel master to below the minimum necessary of 9V In such cases Flyspeed GV goes into tilt and will not operate in a standard manner or it will enact a complete re set Flyspeed GV has two separate internal circuits one for automatic operational mode and one for emergency mode The automatic constant speed circuit can be used with or without DMP control Manual mode is also available non constant speed This circuit is protected by an internal solid state Polyswitch with automatic reset You can activate the emergency circuit from the instrument panel The switch can handle currents up to 6A The circuit includes a resetting breaker 3
51. ly visible on the Flyspeed GV display stands for Differential Manifold Pressure and is achieved subtracting the pressure differential from 30 0 inches Hence DMP corresponds to MAP only when the ambient pressure is 30 0 inches At full throttle and all altitudes DMP will be between 29 2 and 29 5 inches With a throttle setting below 30 power DMP will be beneath 20 0 inches Flyspeed GV works based on existing conditions and pilot intentions The primary pilot intentions are 1 Intention to take off 2 Intention to land 3 Sure to land 4 Intention to abort landing 2 0 Products Limited Warrantv The warrantv period is All parts composing new propellers and controllers supplied by Quinti Avio srl are warranted for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment or 100 hours of operation whichever comes first All accessories supplied by Quinti Avio srl are warranted for a period of three months from the date of shipment or 50 hours of operation whichever comes first This warranty is limited on any defect in materials and workmanship Warranty benefits are subject to the following terms and conditions All parts and or accessories must be installed and used in accordance with the guidelines in the operating manuals and under normal operating conditions Parts and or accessories are not to be repaired or modified outside of direct supervision by Quinti Avio srl Parts and or accessories cannot have been damaged as a
52. m the side of the engine flange mount using the two M8 machined holes Bolt the Brush Set using M8x25 screws along with Loctite 222 gripping agent Place the brush holders and brushes on the slip ring directly above the metal tracks make them touch making sure they are centered Pre load the brushes on the slip ring rotating the center cam apply medium tension to allow for standard brush wear Pre loading excessively will result in faster wear Insufficient pre load will result in increasingly lighter contact pressure as wear reduces the brushes thickness a condition which in time could compromise the transfer of current and consequently blade pitch control Before final tightening of the brushes mounting be sure that the brushes slide exclusively along the slip ring s metal tracks by manually rotating the propeller Repeat until correctly positioned Once the positioning is correct tighten the brushes support via the M6x25 screw once again using a gripping agent like Loctite222 or similar Caution Before manually rotating the propeller ensure that both L amp R magnetos are in the OFF position in order to avoid inadvertently starting the engine Is it absolutely unacceptable for the brushes to make contact outside of the metallic tracks Caution If necessary cut the engine cowling to ensure there is no physical contact between it and the brush set We recommend leaving as much space as possible to allow for natural engine oscillation
53. malfunction the following steps should be taken Throttle back if engine speed is high and an overspeed event may be imminent Select EMERGENCY mode with the appropriate switch and modify pitch as necessary using the switch on the left Use short pitch movement inputs to maximize accuracy 48 Caution A long input on the pitch control switch while in EMERGENCY mode can quickly attain a pitch setting which may be in excess of that which was intended A long input could also trip the resetable switch designed to protect the EMERGENCY circuitry which will then make further pitch settings unavailable until it has reset approximately 20 30 seconds Caution If the EMERGENCY mode cannot be called up blade pitch will remain on the most recent setting If the pitch setting is in the range of normal flight you may proceed with caution Throttle input should be applied as if employing a fixed pitch propeller Caution The pilot must verify low speed performance on the current pitch setting before initiating landing maneuvers This in order to know what behavior to expect in the case a go around becomes necessary Caution In the event that the blade pitch is frozen at an extremely high or low setting and performance is affected negatively to the point that it is not safe to continue flying it is imperative to land immediately In these cases the engine should be stopped at soon as possible to ensure better glide performance 49 7 0 In
54. mber on the aluminum sleeve Vertically position one of the hub blade housings Insert the bronze key provided with the kit greased into the steel spine of the hubs internal support structure carefully sending it full run positioning it horizontally and parallel to the blade s mounting flange Insert the o ring from the kit greased in the specific notch at the end of the hub s blade housing next to the threading Install the ball bearing unit from the kit greased in the specific notch at the bottom of the hub s threaded housing cavity Grease the entire blade housing cavity including the threading which will host the blade itself Take the blade with your left hand near the base with the right hand take the aluminum sleeve Ensure that the fitting at the base of the blade matches up with the bronze key you previously installed in the hub Begin to screw in the aluminum sleeve perpendicularly to the housing Continue screwing the blade into place until you are 2 or 3 threads from completion at this point you should guide the bronze key into place by applying downward pressure on the blade while simultaneously rotating it back and forth You ll be sure of having fitted the key into place properly once the blade descends further into place and can no longer move at an angle At this point finish screwing the aluminum sleeve into place Caution The aluminum blade sleeve cannot extend out of the hub housing if it does thi
55. mode This simply gives you a way to fine tune your RPM in case you have a harmonic vibration that you would like to eliminate although you could fly an entire flight in USER mode if you want to 5 8 5 2 CONSTANT SPEED 101 Now that we are enjoying a leisurely virtual cruise let s talk about constant speed theory fora moment If you have never flown a constant speed prop this can be very counter intuitive Golden Rule 1 In CS mode the throttle controls available power and the prop controller sets the desired RPM by changing the blade pitch If you leave the throttle at full power selecting a lower cruise setting will move the blades to a coarser pitch to achieve the lower RPM A coarser prop pitch will result in faster flight as long as your engine has the power it needs to pull the aircraft faster with this greater pitch Think about this fact and internalize it Conversely if you select a higher cruise setting the controller will move the blades to a finer pitch to achieve the higher RPM This may have a braking effect slowing you down For example if you wish to slow down for a controlled descent you could select a higher cruise setting All of this assumes that you have left the throttle power lever alone You can also initiate a descent by selecting a lower cruise setting and then rob the engine of power by reducing the throttle slightly 43 At some point anv engine will fail to deliver the power
56. n might do this as they turn short final but you need to be aware of this behavior so it won t catch you off guard In a conventional constant speed aircraft this is like setting the prop lever to full fine while on final Many people do this routinely but it takes some practice to get it right The high power approach has the benefit of already being at a perfect pitch and power for a go around 2 LOW POWER APPROACH If your approach RPM is low enough for your DMP as displayed to be below MIN CS DMP then when you select and activate the LAND setting the controller will NOT remain in constant speed control Instead your pitch will remain wherever it was when you selected LAND and you can continue to land the plane under throttle control like most people were trained to do ina Cessna If you need to perform a go around simply adding full throttle will rapidly increase your DMP to a value above the MIN CS DMP value at which point the controller will rapidly move to a fine pitch to achieve the LAND RPM typically climb RPM suitable for a go around This is why we set LAND RPM to a relatively high value Now you ve got two different tools for accomplishing good landings Either one works but both take practice There will be a time and place for either method 45 LANDING SEQUENCE SUMMARV 1 Decide whether to make HIGH or LOW POWER approach 2 If HIGH POWER enter traffic pattern above MIN CS DMP power 3 If
57. ning becomes a real possibility in case power needs to be reapplied quickly In such cases the sudden DMP increase in excess of MAX DMP RATE in additiont to the TAXI INCR SECS will initiate rapid within mechanical limits transition from the very low landing pitch angle to a broader pitch angle suitable for reapplying power The preset value for this pitch angle transition is determined by FAST INCR SECS Subsequent to which normal take off mode will be employed 36 This option mav be used when the propeller is turning at a speed below INIT PITCH RPM and IDLE appears on the displav Selecting ENTER will initiate the propeller s transition to FULL FINE PITCH once the correct pitch is attained IDLE will be displayed and landing or go around are both options In case ofa landing it will be necessary to perform a PROP CYCLE Caution Employ this operational mode only at safe approach altitudes as the braking effect it generates can quickly slow the aircraft to near stall speed As a consequence of the breaking effect a steeper glide path will be required Caution This functionality is to employed exclusively with hub prop sets specifically designed and tested for high performance use SAFETY CONSIDERATONS In order to avoid engine damage never exceed allowed RPM Fivspeed GV manages maximum power on take off while avoiding RPM overspeed An electrical malfunction could potentially freeze the propeller at a high
58. no 2 type hubs available for Subaru H6 Eggenfellner rated at 200 HP 4 4 Electrical specifications 5 Installation instructions 5 1 Preparation 5 2 Installation Procedures 5 3 Installing Brush Set 5 3 1 Brush Set for hubs with slip ring pre installed on hub ROTAX 9 3 2 Brush Set for hubs with slip ring to be installed on engine gearbox ROTAX 5 3 3 Brush Set for Slip Ring equipped hubs for gearbox installation on SUBARU 5 4 Hub Set Installation Instructions 5 4 1 Rotax Hub Set 5 4 2 Instructions for Subaru Eggenfeller Hub Type Installation 5 5 Blade Assembly Installation 5 5 1 Propeller Balancing 5 5 2 Pitch stops setting general concepts 5 7 Installing Flyspeed GV on the instrument panel 5 7 1 General information 5 7 2 Regulating minimum pitch using the manual switch 5 7 2 1 RPM Sensor and Magnet Support Pylon installation 9 7 2 2 Hubs with flange mounted pre assembled Slip Ring 5 7 2 3 Hubs with the Slip Ring mounted on the propeller gearbox 5 7 4 Installing Flyspeed GV on the instrument panel 5 7 4 1 General Information 5 7 4 2 Technical Specifications 5 7 4 3 Connecting Flyspeed GV to the Hub s electric motor 5 7 4 4 Connecting the intake manifold pressure tube DMP 5 7 4 5 Initial Flyspeed GV power up 5 7 5 Preset Parameters and Customization 5 8 5 8 1 5 8 2 5 8 3 5 8 4 5 8 5 Operational Guidelines General concepts for Flyspeed GV use with standard hubs and DMP control General concepts for Flyspeed G
59. nspected regularly in order to identify any minor issues which if left ignored could become larger problems Any grease escape new vibration or any deviance in typical functioning must be investigated as it could be an indication of something serious which must be resolved We recommend a thorough read through of this manual as it contains all information relevant to your new propeller We especially request a careful reading of the sections dedicated to inspections and controls Thank you for choosing a Quinti Avio propeller If properly inspected and maintained it will grant you safe and reliable service List of revision made date 1 1 1 Overhaul 25 03 08 2 Product Warranty Conditions 25 03 08 4 4 Electrical specifications 25 03 08 5 2 Installation Procedures 25 03 08 5 5 2 Pitch stops setting general concepts 25 03 08 5 7 4 2 Technical Specifications 25 03 08 6 0 Emergency procedures 25 03 08 9 0 Special tools and materials 25 03 08 General Index General Information Definition of Components Duration 1 Overhaul 2 Repairs 3 Components duration Introduction u oR MS E ES Maid A A 2 Product Warranty Conditions 3 Nomenclature Part Identification 3 1 Hub Nomenclature 3 2 Numbering the blades up to 120 HP and HPT HIGH POWER TYPE up to 160 HP 4 Hub Technical Specifications 4 1 Rotax Hubs available for 912 912S 914T 4 2 SAE no 1 type hubs available for Subaru EJ25 Eggenfellner rated at 160 HP 4 3 SAE
60. nt speed mode 5 8 5 1 Take off and Cruise in Constant Speed Mode When vou set the parameter DMP CONTROL to OFF vou have selected the new Constant Speed CS mode of operation In CS mode most but not all of the power to pitch decisions are in the hands of the pilot Before we take our first virtual flight together let s review one significant safetv feature Because CS mode requires that a pilot understand the dvnamics of constant speed control a novice or unknowing pilot could find him or herself in a tight spot if they simply hop in and take off without regard to prop control This is no different than if the same pilot climbed into a high performance aircraft without understanding the relationship between the levers with the black red and blue handles onlv we use buttons instead of levers However since the Flyspeed is an intelligent controller it can lend a hand to assure the safety of a pilot who might not even recognize the controller s purpose If a pilot simply starts the engine the controller will select IDLE pitch to keep the noise down around the airport As the pilot adds throttle the controller will select TAXI pitch and increment the blade angle enough to get the aircraft rolling If the pilot taxis onto the runway and applies full throttle the controller will switch to T_OFF pitch suitable for takeoff A few seconds after takeoff the controller will switch to CLIMB pitch and will remain there for the duration of
61. nual Po 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 Codice Code Code Kennaiffer FDO2507001 MC07015002 FD02727002 MC07005001 MC06035001 FD02507003 FD01343002 FD00307012 mod FD02753001 FD06157003 FD04543003 MC02000015 FD00257001 MC06040001 MC02000003 FD02127003 EC15000004 FD06127001 EC15000005 MC06040002 FD02123001 FD06233001 EC15000007 MC15000006 FD06263001 MC02000007 MC02000054 MC02000028 MC02000055 FD01108001 FD07223006 MC02000018 FD02707002 MCO2000011 MC02000010 Denominazione CANOTTO PORTAPALA O RING mm 55 GHIERA DI SERRAGGIO 2003 GRANO M5X6 INOX CUSCINETTO GUSCIO DI CONTENIMENTO CHIAVETTA MOZZO TRIPALA ROTAX 2003 mod per slip ring nuovo GHIERA BLOCC INOX SUPP CHIOCC NEW CHIOCCIOLA TRIP PASSO 1 25 NEW VITE M4x16 DIN912 INOX VITE PASSO1 25 NEW CUSCINETTO VITE M3X10 DIN912 INOX SUPPORTO 2004 MOTORE HP 4312642 GUSCIO DI RINFORZO FASTON MASHIO CUSCINETTO TAPPO CARICO VITE 36X1X18 5 SUPPORTO SPAZZOLE 2004 SPAZZOLE 025315 B FASTOM FEMMINA SUPPORTO SENSORE 2004 TCEI 6X25 INOX GRANI 4X10 INOX PUNTA RONDELLA INOX DIA 6 TCEI 5X40 INOX BARRA FILETTATA M4 ZINCATA LAMIERINO BLOCCAGGIO 2003 VITE M4X10 DIN912 INOX GHIERA DI FISSAGGIO PALA DADO M8 AUTOBLOCCANTE Denomination SUPPORT O RING mm 55 STOP RING NUT 2003 SO
62. oles Slide the hub carefully into position Ensure the hub is properly aligned with the principal axis and is matched up completely with all parts touching Next install six washers and 3 8 24 self blocking lug nuts to the six fastening bolts tightening carefully and lightly in an x pattern until the hub and engine flanges are completely in adherence Finally tighten the lug nuts employing a torque wrench being careful to avoid excessive tightening which could result in thread damage to the hub which could result in a general weakening of the part Caution you must install the included magnet mounting pylon beneath one of the six 3 8 24 mounting bolts only when using the Flyspeed GV In this case do not tighten the one bolt hosting the mounting pylon as it will need to be positioned and tightened only after the brush installation has occurred 5 5 Blade Assembiv Installation Once the hub set is mounted to the engine flange ensure the blade mounting cavities specifically the threading the bearing contact surfaces and the o ring slots All must be in perfect condition Repeat for each blade sleeve housing Ensure that the blade steel mounting support that already has a bearing mounted resists pressure and has no superficial cracks or dings which could slow or block its rotation once mounted into the hub housing Each hub housing is identified by a number corresponding the blade which it will host The blade has the corresponding nu
63. ombination of power and pitch might be desirable for a long slow descent since it saves fuel and noise For a fast descent selecting a higher cruise setting finer pitch AND reducing the throttle will cause the prop to act as a brake and you will achieve rapid loss of altitude sometimes surprisingly rapid Experiment at a safe altitude and internalize this behavior While on the subject of experimenting always keep in mind that the Flyspeed provides an emergency toggle switch and up dn toggle switch If you ever need to override the Flyspeed behavior this is your ticket The MANUAL mode of operation is still subject to some of the sensor inputs so in the event of a failure the emergency switches are your best option will touch more on this subject later when we cover the various parameter definitions 5 8 5 3 Landing in Constant Speed Mode Landing is important every flight should include one and every one should be graceful There is one very important parameter to keep in mind when landing the plane in constant speed mode MIN CS DMP The minimum manifold pressure for which to remain in constant speed mode This parameter is important enough for you to write it on a small sticker placed right next to your controller Knowing how this parameter works will allow you to land like a pro or not Consider two scenarios as you descend into a traffic pattern 44 1 If you re a macho Top Gun type vou re probably de
64. ons Execute a normal CYCLE PROP sequence Start the engine Enter MANUAL mode through the SEL key Re enter AUTO mode through SEL key and ENTER to confirm At this point DMP control will take over RPM management Max allowable RPM will be a determined by the CLIMB parameter Ore e e 37 Caution This procedure will avoid an overspeed event The pilot must recognize that max RPM will be lower than normal and less quickly attained This is important to determining the safetv of the take off maneuver Take off from high altitude fields while in Manual Pitch Control If taking off from a higher altitude field than normal itis recommended that vou emplov a different procedure than normal after the PROP CVCLE sequence has been completed This is to avoid a potential overspeed event which could occur due to the lower air densitv found at higher elevations Execute a normal PROP CVCLE sequence Start the engine Enter MANUAL mode through the SEL kev Increase blade pitch sufficientiv to avoid an overspeed and take off At a safe altitude re enter AUTO mode through SEL kev and ENTER to confirm At this point DMP control will take over RPM management CEO en Caution When in MANUAL mode because of the lower wind resistance after rotation RPM will tend to increase The pilot must consider this tendency and take the appropriate steps to avoid an overspeed event during this initial phase of flight CRUISE With DMP CONTROL
65. or with plastic bracket All necessary wiring for hub motor battery and sensors Neodymium magneto for use with the HALL magnetic sensor Optional Installation and Diagnostic Accessories External knob for RPM selection PC Interface Cable serial DB9 Diagnostic and Data Collection Software Flyspeed GV Installation Instrument Dial diameter 3 500 mm 88 9 Dashboard Hole diameter 3 125 mm 79 4 Depth 4 00 mm 101 6 Approximate weight 0 5 Ib gr 250 24 5 7 2 Regulating minimum pitch using the Flyspeed Gv Caution Before starting the engine remove the spinner so as to simplifv later adjustments To ensure safetv and reduce incidents choose a location which is free and clear of objects obstacles and people Also ensure that the area is devoid of gravel sand and other materials which could be sucked into the path of the propeller potentially damaging it and or causing injury to you and others participating in the process Verify max take off RPM with full brakes and chocked wheels progressively apply full throttle To avoid potentially going past red line we recommend starting with a moderate high pitch setting Max take off RPM should be set using the FLY switch at approx 5790 engine RPM Rotax 912 912S 914 in this case about 10 RPM beneath max take off engine RPM as specified in the aircraft operating manual or the engine operating manual Warning Electrical fine stop system m
66. re all certified Rotax engines Be sure that the air ducts and airbox are not wholly or partially obstructed Verify that full RPM and full Manifold Pressure are achieved at max throttle setting Carefully clean all surfaces of the engine flange mount with a mild solvent Verify that the flange has not been previuosly damaged by a blade ground strike by having the run out from the centering point and the axial run out inspected by a certified mechanic ensuring they are within the tolerance limits as set by the engine manufacturer Also ensure that there are no visible deformations or cracks which will prevent a perfect contact between the hub and engine flanges This inspection should also be performed on new engines Performing all of the above requisites will set us on the right course to achieving a correct propeller installation 5 2 Installation Procedures Before beginning the installation carefully check the materials as you remove them from the original packaging Check the spinner plate the spinner the electrical group the electric motor the prop speed governor the connecting flange the blade mounts and the blades The propeller kit arrives to the client divided into 4 groups Brush Set Hub Set Blade Set Flyspeed GV 11 5 3 Installing Brush Set 5 3 1 Brush Set for hubs with slip ring pre installed on hub ROTAX This Brush Set will be installed on the right front side of the gearbox seeing the gearbox fro
67. s CRUISE 7 RPM to CRUISE 0 RPM and ECONOMY CRUISE RPM for maximum fuel efficiency If fewer than nine cruise settings are preferable they can be reconfigured and reduced through parameter customization If you choose to do so be careful to maintain a linear progression through the range of settings you define While descending or preparing to land blade pitch must revert to an angle close to that used for take off LAND mode achieves that It is engaged by the combination of RPM and DMP values requiring a reduced pitch setting Further reduction in power beneath the minimum DMP setting for LAND will result in IDLE mode and blade pitch will remain fixed no longer constant speed Adding power however will re initiate automatic selection of the appropriate mode from CLIMB RPM to LAND RPM without the necessity of Pilot interaction with Flyspeed GV An alternative landing approach is as follows Reduce power until the Flyspeed GV displays IDLE Press ENTER below INIT PITCH RPM and minimum DMP value Flyspeed GV will select the correct blade pitch specified by GO AROUND PITCH This will allow the application of full power for take off If GO AROUND PITCH is not defined Flyspeed GV can achieve the proper pitch by returning to the minimum allowed When this is occurring and transition is complete T_ OFF will be displayed confirming that the desired pitch setting has been attained During this relatively short timeframe it is important to be
68. s are understood to be correction of minor problems occurring during normal use Any repair does not include and therefore preclude the normal overhaul schedule The type and severity of any damage will determine whether a full overhaul is necessary or not For example damage to a blade due to a ground strike will always require an overhaul 1 1 3 Components duration Expected parts lifetime is expressed in hours of use Total Time TT and in hours since overhaul Time Since Overhaul TSO Both values are important to determining component duration Certain components may have a limited lifetime meaning they must be replaced after a specified time in use All limited life components are listed on the overhaul manual E P O M 1 An overhaul will bring all parts to zero hours TSO time since overhaul Total Time TT is unaffected by an overhaul 1 2 Introduction Quinti Avio s propellers have been designed to maximize performance in all phases of flight take off climb cruise max leveled speed descent and landing Currentiv carbon blades produced bv the US based Warp Drive are used Pitch increase and decrease is produced along the blade s longitudinal axis bv an electric motor rotating a main screw at the center of the hub The rotating screw moves a mechanism at the base of each blade which enacts the pitch variation Compared to most propellers on the market Quinti Avio props boast quick pitch control movement Such mo
69. s is an indication that the blade is not properly hosted in the hub and the installation procedure needs to be repeated Throughout the installation make sure that the o ring remains in place With the particular wrench included in the kit tighten the aluminum blade sleeve using a torque wrench We recommend 2 or 3 tightening loosening cycles in order to expel all the excess grease from the hub blade housing and the blade itself Once that has occurred tighten for the last time at the recommended torque setting Caution Axial play between coupled parts is not allowable Install the provided safety lock which will prevent inadvertent blade sleeve separation Place the lock by lining up at the bolts on the hub s rim tighten with washers and self blocking lug nuts The bolt on the aluminum sleeve does not require a self blocking lug nut Repeat the procedure for each blade Caution Once the propeller installation is complete check aircraft weight and balance parameters to ensure that vou have not exceeded the parameters as set forth in the aircraft user manual 5 5 1 Propeller Balancing Balancing the propeller is required in order to avoid the possible waving of warrantv coverage We recommend the use of the most accurate instruments available to identifv the extent and location of anv imbalance Once identified and addressed the remaining imbalance must be equal to or less than 0 20 IPS inches per second If the initial imb
70. s self to make upgrade to proper products Parts and freights costs for upgrade will be in charge to the costumer All the warranty conditions have to be considered void if mandatory upgrades to the products will be not performed as specified on the service bullettins written in our official web site WARNING BEFORE USE THE PRODUCT OF QUINTI AVIO SRL COMPANY YOU MUST HAVE SIGNED A LIABILITY RELEASE CONTRACT SUPPLIED FROM QUINTI AVIO COMPANY IF PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH A DISTRIBUTOR HE WILL MUST SUPPLY TO YOU A QUINTI AVIO LIABILITY RELEASE CONTRACT FORM TO BE SIGNED BEFORE BUYING THE PRODUCTS IN CASE DISTRIBUTOR DO NOT SUPPLAY TO YOU A QUINTI AVIO S LIABILITY RELEASE CONTRACT PLEASE ADVISE DIRECTLY QUINTI AVIO SRL COMPANY THAT WILL PROVIDE TO SEND YOU THE FORM WITHOUT A LIABILITY RELEASE CONTRACT SIGNED AND SENT TO QUINTI AVIO SRL BY FAX MACHINE ALL WARRANTY CONDITION TO THE PRODUCT MUST BE CONSIDERED VOID AND PRODUCTS GROUNDED 3 0 Nomenclature Part Identification 3 1 Hub Nomenclature Example QA 3 or 2 WD 001 Rors 001 IT0001 QASWDO01R001 Identifies the manufacturer Identifies se the hub as 3 bladed or 2 bladed Identifies the blade manufacturer Warp Drive Identifies the manufacturing batch 001 Identifies the type of hub drilling for Rotax or SAE no 1 Identifies version standard hi performance extension for Rotax engines with or without vacuum pump Identifies the hub s serial number
71. s themselves and differences in pitch between the propeller blades Caution In case of any doubts regarding the hub installation or the electric pitch control system we ask that you contact the manufacturer or an authorized technician Caution Never apply direct current to the hub s electric motor Do so only through a Quinti Avio controller Do not attempt to modify pitch without the blade being mounted the end runs could be damaged Never use a battery charger to power the control unit only use professional lab quality stabilized power units that guarantee constant voltage output of 12 13 8V Caution During the first installation and during overhaul it is possible for a small quantity of grease to leak from the hub onto the spinner and blades use a mild detergent to remove the grease in such cases Any grease loss should end within 15 to 20 hours of operation 25 5 7 3 RPM Sensor and Magnet Support Pvlon installation 5 7 3 1 Hubs with flange mounted pre assembled Slip Ring Mount the support pylon beneath one of the six bolts fastening the hub set to the engine flange make sure the magnet is facing the brush mounting bracket The HALL sensor has a DB9 type plug which plugs into the back of the Flyspeed GV guide the wire through the firewall and bring it to the brush mounting bracket At this point mount the HALL sensor on the plastic frame and then mount the plastic frame onto the brush mounting bracket Caution For all ins
72. scending into a short field aircraft carrier like landing in a high cruise setting using the prop as a brake with high RPM dropping like a rock using prop pitch control 2 For normal personality types you are more likely to be in a lower cruise setting gently sinking into the pattern under low RPM and flying by throttle control Both scenarios have their place in the world For short field approaches it makes sense to take advantage of a fine prop pitch braking and high RPM go around power If your local field has strict noise abatement procedures or a lengthy runway you ll make more friends using a low RPM approach As you enter the pattern at some point on downwind base or final you need to select and activate the LAND setting Here is where the magic number MIN CS DMP comes into play This is the one time in CS mode where the Flyspeed must pay attention to engine power via manifold pressure to make the right decision Here are your two options 1 HIGH POWER APPROACH If your approach RPM is high enough for your DMP as displayed to be above MIN CS DMP then when you select and activate the LAND setting the controller will continue to operate in constant speed mode and your pitch will move to a very fine position to achieve the high RPM specified by the LAND RPM parameter typically climb RPM This may have a sudden braking effect as the fine pitch raises the engine RPM Seasoned hot dogs those who live more than one seaso
73. service personnel all components will be shipped at the owner s expense Repairs required by damage resulting from accident or misuse are not covered by warranty coverage repair of damages resulting from accident or misuse are to be performed exclusively by Quinti Avio srl Quinti Avio srl should be notified in every case of accident or inoperability diagnosed through inspection or maintenance The manufacturer or dealer will recommend repair pro cedures or if necessary that the damaged components be returned for factory repair 8 0 Shipping and Storing If the propeller needs to be stored for an extended period of time use the original packaging or similar Store only at temperatures between 20 C and 35 C Centigrade and 10 and 75 relative humidity Avoid high humidity extreme temperatures and rapid temperature changes All metal components need to be coated with an anti corrosion substance which can be easily removed Most lubricants will be acceptable provided they do not damage other parts If the components will travel by sea or be stored near the sea salt air fog all metal parts should be coated with a thick layer of light grade motor oil 9 0 Special tools and materials With the hub kit is supplied two special keys to use for maintenance 66 Key is for part 3 in spare parts manual 67 Key is for part 24 in spare parts manual We suggest to use LOCTITE 222 for light lock LOCTITE 243 for medium lock About greas
74. ses a button to indicate that the Flyspeed should stop adjusting the pitch returning power and pitch management to the hands of the pilot during the landing Inside the Flyspeed controller is a microprocessor and software program that continuously monitors engine power DMP and prop RPM Pitch selection is based upon an internal lookup table of DMP and RPM value pairs Based upon the current engine power the closest matching entry in the tables is identified and the blade pitch is adjusted to match and then maintain the values specified in the internal table As you might imagine the controller s ability to select the optimal power to pitch combination is dependent on trustworthy sensor input tachometer and manifold pressure and carefully considered internal table values Because the Flyspeed is designed to work on a wide variety of airframe and powerplant combinations these internal values known as parameters are user programmable Once these parameters are tuned to a particular airframe powerplant combination the controller will handle the in flight decisions automatically leaving the pilot free to fly making an occasional direct selection for unique situations 21 The process of tuning the Flyspeed parameters to match an airframe powerplant combination can be a daunting task without a solid understanding of the manv parameters and their interaction with each other and with the aircraft in flight Factorv specified def
75. spections Maintenance Repairs 7 1 Inspections and Maintenance When environmental conditions are characterized bv high humiditv levels exposure to corrosive or acidic substances the owner operator must protect the external parts of the hub with an anti corrosive agent such as CAC Regulariv scheduled maintenance consists of the following BEFORE EVERV FLIGHT Check the brushes their mountings and the slip ring for wear or damage Also verifv that the brushes are positioned correctiv Visuallv inspect all bolts nuts and screws Inspect the spinner and spinner plate Note anv grease leaks Check for excessive prop blade plav up to 1 pitch plav allowed no axial or radial plav is allowed Check all wiring for damage wear or loose connections Verifv electric motor functionalitv and blade pitch change on the ground engine off Visuallv inspect each prop blade check for cracks dings and any other damage Pay particular attention to the root area Check for correct electrical stops functionality ONLY AFTER THE FIRST 10 HOURS Using a torque wrench verify the proper setting of the six bolts connecting the hub set to the engine mount Check for correct torque value of the aluminum rings spare parts 3 for their adjustment perform the check without o rings spare parts 65 after the check reinstall the o rings and adjust the safety plates spare parts 35 as required on socket set screw spare parts 62 EVERY 10 HOURS Remov
76. t directly select T OFF CLIMB and subsequent cruise settings 42 TAKEOFF SEQUENCE SUMMARV 1 Start engine and press CVCLE PROP if not alreadv cvcled 2 IDLE until ready to taxi 3 Increasing throttle will activate TAXI as you begin to roll 4 Run up as desired and optionally verify T OFF and CLIMB transitions 5 Reduce throttle and select TAXI setting again to re arm timer if needed 6 TAXI into position 7 Apply full throttle to transition to T OFF then CLIMB settings 8 Select a cruise setting when desired altitude is reached CRUISE FLIGHT 1 After climbing to the desired altitude select a desired cruise setting CRUSE 7 RPM through CRUISE 0 RPM or ECON CRUISE RPM Use the UP DN buttons then press Enter to activate the selection Cruise settings are typically programmed for about 100 RPM increments 2 You are now free to select and activate any of the cruise settings you prefer for the duration of your flight Don t overlook your ability to select CLIMB again if you need more altitude Before we get too far off the subject Flyspeed Version 8 implements an additional mode of operation called USER mode After selecting and activating a setting if you press Enter a second time the controller will display USER While in USER mode each press of the UP DN buttons will increment or decrement the current pitch by a small amount the value specified by the FINE HYST RPM parameter Pressing Enter again will exit USER
77. tallations take particular care to route the tachometer pickup cable away from spark plug wires ignition coils and other sources of electromagnetic interference A trustworthy tachometer signal is absolutely essential for proper operation of the controller The magnetic sensor needs to be carefully positioned perpendicular to the magnet for proper reading to occur The ideal distance between the magnet and the sensor tip is 1to3mm Set at 1 5 mm Next tighten the support pylon with a torque wrench being careful not to move the sensor positioning Also tighten the plastic support frame using a gripping agent such as Loctite 222 To verify correct magnet positioning connect Flyspeed GV to a 12V power source and then move the propeller manually back and forth so that the magnet passes in front of the sensor Proper positioning will result in an RPM reading between 100 and 1000 on Flyspeed GVS display Caution Before manually rotating the propeller ensure that both L amp R magnetos are in the OFF position in order to avoid inadvertently starting the engine 5 7 3 2 Hubs with the Slip Ring mounted on the propeller gearbox The magnet is already in place on the aluminum support on the slip ring The HALL sensor has a DB9 type plug which plugs into the back of the Flyspeed GV guide the wire through the firewall and bring it to the prop gearbox Normally the sensor mounting pylon is already assembled and in place In any case it is still necessar
78. that you cycle your prop The Flyspeed can only determine the blade pitch by timing its travel between mechanical stops If your prop does not cycle correctly investigate and fix it before flying Prop cycling before each flight is critical and must be included in your preflight checklist Failing to cycle your prop is cause for an aborted takeoff If you do find yourself airborne without cycling fly the plane at a safe altitude using the manual mode or emergency mode switches and work out a good pitch for landing the plane It is possible to cycle the propeller in flight if the engine can be operated at idle RPM long enough to complete the cycle but this is not recommended 2 With your engine started the IDLE setting provides minimal pitch This contributes to smooth idle and minimal noise while still maintaining cooling airflow Once you leave IDLE by adding throttle you will have to re select it to return to IDLE setting if desired When you are ready to taxi adding throttle to cause RPM to increase beyond TAXI RPM will cause the controller to move to the TAXI setting increasing the pitch by running the servo motor for the number of seconds specified by the TAXI INCR SECS parameter This will give you the necessary thrust for ground maneuvering 4 To perform an engine run up increase the throttle to your desired RPM If you exceed the RPM specified by MOVE T_OFF RPM the controller will move to the T OFF pitch required to maintain T OFF
79. ubs prop sets predisposed for full feathering functionality Caution This option should be employed only at a sufficient altitude to guarantee a safe power off landing in case of failure to restart the engine Caution Flyspeed GV and full feathering necessitate HIGH PERFORMANCE parameter to be switched OFF 2 Selecting Reverse This option may be used when the propeller is turning at a speed below INIT PITCH RPM and IDLE appears on the display Pressing W will make REVERSE lt gt available as an option Selecting ENTER will initiate the propeller s transition to full fine which corresponds to reverse and Flyspeed will enter MANUAL mode At this point manipulate pitch as necessary with the W A keys for taxing or using the EMERG mode To take off again is required to shut off the engine and make a new CYCLE PROP as for a standard Take off Caution Always use minimum power settings to avoid redlining Caution This functionality is to employed exclusively with hub prop sets specifically designed and tested for reverse use Caution Reverse functionality is for exclusive use with hydroplanes or amphibious aircraft only after a water landing for taxiing purposes Caution Flyspeed GV and reverse necessitate HIGH PERFORMANCE parameter to be switched OFF 3 High performance This mode should be used in high performance aircraft in which the propeller can serve as a braking device upon landing In standard operational mode redli
80. ust not work in this setting so regulate it out of the mechanical contact range to be sure to handle on mechanical setting only This in case the Hub is equipped with electrical fine stop pitch system Once the correct RPM value is achieved throttle back gently and switch the engine off Regulate the three adjustment points surrounding the electric motor by carefully and uniformly sliding them to touch the support within the hub this sets the physical end run limits Then tighten the adjustment points using the three self blocking lug nuts do this carefully while keeping the adjustment points immobile with a Hallen wrench Now set the electrical fine stop system adjusting its contact washer by auto lock nut as down shoved 20 engine RPM less than Mechanical RPM setting With brakes applied and simulating a normal flight verify correct propeller and Flyspeed function in AUTO mode When Flyspeed is in DMP CONTROL ON mode and not equipped with electric stops it is not acceptable for mechanical stops to be reached and touched Electrical stops should also not be reached and touched NOTE Electrical fine stop pitch system is suggested It is strongly recommended in case of use in DMP CONTROL OFF as for new constant speed mode Caution If the adjustment points are not properly registered damage could occur as the rotating asymmetry will result in greater current loads greater friction of the movable parts damage to the adjustment point
81. vement approaches that achieved bv hvdraulicallv controlled variable pitch hubs which allow for constant propeller speed regardless of engine RPM Tvpicallv electric hubs achieve relativelv low pitch variation speeds of ca 1 sec which translates to a performance loss compared to hvdraulic hubs Quinti Avio props distinguish themselves bv approaching hvdraulic hub performance with electric hubs the standard version achieves ca 2 sec in continuous motion therefore doubling tvpical electric hub performance On certain special settings like reverse full feathering and High Performance blade pitch variation occurs at ca 3 5 sec in continuous motion Another unique characteristic of Quinti Avio s props is that thev emplov mechanical slide limiters rather than electrical ones anyway for certain applications the electrical stops are required This is made possible by precision engineering and an innovative electronic constant speed control system Flyspeed GV Flyspeed GV is an evolution of normal constant speed variable pitch electric governors and can be thought of as programmed power and constant speed by automatically selecting more than 10 pre set power settings from a slow descent to a fast climb Flyspeed GV uses a differential sensor to monitor Manifold Air Pressure MAP Intake manifold pressure is constantly compared to atmospheric pressure yielding a value which is used to elaborate throttle setting The DMP setting constant
82. y to tighten it using a gripping agent such as Loctite 222 Caution For all installations take particular care to route the tachometer pickup cable away from spark plug wires ignition coils and other sources of electromagnetic interference A trustworthy tachometer signal is absolutely essential for proper operation of the controller The magnetic sensor needs to be carefully positioned above the magnet for proper reading to occur The ideal distance between the magnet and the sensor tip is 1 to 3 mm Set at 1 5 mm Next tighten the support pylon with a torque wrench being careful not to move the sensor positioning Also tighten the plastic support frame using a gripping agent such as Loctite 222 To verify correct magnet positioning connect Flyspeed GV to a 12V power source and then move the propeller manually back and forth so that the magnet passes in front of the sensor Proper positioning will result in an RPM reading between 100 and 1000 on Flyspeed GVs display Caution Before manually rotating the propeller ensure that both L amp R magnetos are in the OFF position in order to avoid inadvertently starting the engine 26 5 7 4 Installing Flyspeed GV on the instrument panel 5 7 4 1 General Information We recommend installing your Flyspeed GV near the engine instruments in a position optimized for pilot visibility and access Avoid placing it near instruments with high electromagnetic emissions or improper shielding Complete a
83. ycle time was greater than expected Common in cold climate RPM TOO HIGH Engine RPM is too high to allow requested transition reduce throttle 34 5 8 Operational Guidelines 5 8 1 General concepts for Flyspeed GV use with standard hubs and DMP CONTROL ON Take off maximum power is delivered to the propeller while not exceeding the time allowed at the full power setting With speed increase there is a corresponding load decrease on the propeller creating a condition where applied full power could lead to excessive RPM as defined by the engine manufacturer Flyspeed GV will automatically increase blade pitch maintaining constant speed and avoiding red lining or overspeed Once you reach a safe altitude power must be throttled back to the maximum continuous setting as defined by the manufacturer Flyspeed GV will automatically transition to CLIMB mode based on pre programmed parameters where the minimum DMP value for CLIMB will correspond to maximum continuous power The automatic transition to CLIMB occurs after the number of seconds as specified by T OFF TIMER SECS If T OFF TIMER ARM is OFF the reduction in power setting must occur by throttling back and bringing the DMP value beneath the minimum required by TAKE_ OFF RPM Current DMP value is constantly visible on the display screen Atcruise altitude any of the many Flyspeed GV cruise settings can be engaged through throttle action There are nine cruise setting

MANUAL - quintiavio.com

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents