EDGE AIRCRAFT

EDGE 540 Aerobatic Aircraft

The Edge 540 is an experimental single engine, single place, aerobatic airplane. It is constructed from a steel tube fuselage and composite wing, empennage and fairings. Powered by a modified Lycoming IO-540EXP engine, the aircraft has exceptional aerobatic performance and is ideal for use in competition aerobatics and airshow displays.

Certification:

The Edge 540 is certified under 14 CFR 21.191 in the experimental category.

Overall Dimensions:

Length: 20ft 7”
Height: 7ft 9”
Span: 24ft 4”

Wing:

Span: 24ft 4”
Area: 98ft2
Airfoil design: Unique John Roncz Design
Chord: Root: 62” Tip: 29”
Aileron Deflection: +/-25deg

Horizontal:

Span: 8ft 1”
Area: 22ft2
Elevator Deflection: +/-25deg

Vertical:

Area: 14ft 10”
Height: 5ft 2”
Rudder Deflection: +/-30deg

Engine:

Modified Textron-Lycoming AEIO-540-EXP Rated power: 310HP @ 2700RPM. Refer to Textron Lycoming Aircraft Engines Series AEIO-320,-36 & 540 operators manual for further operating information. Note: As the engine on the Edge 540 is a modified AEIO-540 some operating information may differ from that stated in the Lycoming manual. Please refer to engine modifier for further information.

Propeller:

Hartzell HC-C3YR-4AX composite, three blade, constant speed, counter balanced with Hartzell governor. The propeller is approved for full aerobatic flight.

Exhaust System:

Custom manufactured by Sky Dynamics, Inc.

Fuel:

Fuel type: AVGAS 100LL
Total fuel capacity: 61.5 US Gallons (17.5 fuselage + 22 each wing)

Empty weight: 1170lbs

Max gross weight: 1800lbs

Max aerobatic weight: 1550lbs

G rating gross: ±12 G

Max aerobatic weight : 1550lbs

Maximum airspeed Vne: 230 Kts

Max full aerobatic airspeed Va: 170 Kts

Power off stall Vso: 51 Kts @1550lbs

Max roll rate: 420deg/sec typ.

Max rate of climb: 3,700 ft/min

 

EDGE 540T Aerobatic Aircraft

The Edge 540-T is an experimental single engine, two place, aerobatic airplane. It is constructed from a steel tube fuselage and composite wing, empennage and fairings. Powered by a modified Lycoming IO-540EXP the aircraft has exceptional aerobatic performance and is ideal for use in aerobatic training and competition aerobatics. The airplane is fitted with a full dual flight control system to facilitate full aerobatic flight training requirements. Solo flight should be performed from the rear seat only. Primary flight instruments (airspeed, altimeter and compass) are provided in the front seat for reference.

Certification:

The Edge 540-T is certified under FAR 21.191 in the experimental category.

 Overall Dimensions

Length: 23ft 0”
Height: 7ft 9”
Span: 25ft 10”

Wing:

Span: 25ft 10”
Area: 106ft2
Airfoil design: Unique John Roncz Design
Chord: Root: 66” Tip: 33”
Aileron Deflection: +/-25°

Horizontal:

Span: 8ft 1”
Area: 22ft2
Elevator Deflection: +/-25°

Vertical:

Area: 14ft 10”
Height: 5ft 2”
Rudder Deflection: +/-30°

Engine:

Modified Textron-Lycoming AEIO-540-EXP Rated power: ~327HP @ 2700RPM. Refer toTextron Lycoming Aircraft Engines Series AEIO-320,-36 & 540 operators manual for further operating information. Note: As the engine on the Edge 540 is a modified AEIO-540 some operating information may differ from that stated in the Lycoming manual. Please refer to engine modifier for further information.

Propeller:

Hartzell HC-C3YR-4AX composite, three blade, constant speed, counter balanced with Hartzell governor. The propeller is approved for full aerobatic flight.

Exhaust System:

Custom manufactured by Sky Dynamics, Inc

Fuel:

Fuel type: AVGAS 100LL
Total fuel capacity: 61.5 US Gallons (17.5 fuselage + 22 each wing)

Empty weight: 1319lbs

Max gross weight: 1950lbs

G rating gross: +6/–4G

Max aerobatic weight single: 1600lbs

G rating single: +-10

Max aerobatic weight dual: 1850lbs

G rating dual: +-8G

Wing loading empty: 12.4 lbs/ft2 typ.

Maximum airspeed Vne: 230 Kts

Max full aerobatic airspeed Va: 170 Kts

Power off stall Vso: 59 Kts @1950lbs

Max roll rate: 420°/sec typ.

Max rate of climb: 3,700 ft/min