TEXAN Top Class 600 LSA

The Texan Top Class has proved to be a popular choice, especially those with speed, comfort and stability in mind. The Texan Top Class 600 builds on the 550 model, the numbers of course referring to the MTOW. With an extra 50 kg, the 600 model is now even more suited for cross-country flights, allowing you to carry extra fuel and passenger.

This two-seater, three-axis low wing aircraft is designed with superior performance and maximum comfort in mind, featuring the roomiest cabin in its class. The excellent views, very low noise level within the cabin and trademark quality and construction distinguishes this classy aircraft from any of its competitors in the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category.

Differences from the 550 Model

• New aerodynamically-enhanced cowling
• New aerodynamically-enhanced canopy
• New heavy-duty undercarriage
• Pilot and passenger toe-brakes
• Lockable fuel caps
• Increased MTOW

Engine and Propellers

The Texan TC 600 is equipped with the powerful, proven and reliable Rotax 912 ULS, four-cylinder, four-stroke engine, along with reduction geared propeller with mixed air/water cooling system. Our engines are fitted with the Rotax airbox to give you the full 100 HP.

Aerodynamics

Engineers have carefully designed the aerodynamics of this aircraft, and have translated aerodynamic efficiency into short take-off and landing runs, rapid climbs and fast cruise speed with modest fuel consumption.

Maintenance and Safety

Deliberately re-engineered for tough Australian conditions, the new Texan TC 600 remains durable and low maintenance through the aircraft’s lifespan. Like its predecessor, the 600 also features a reinforced structure ensuring the strongest possible fuselage in case of a crash. The windshield also has a roll-over protection bar.

Wing

The wing is rectangular with laminar profile (aerofoil) and separate flaps that work independently to the ailerons. Both of these control surfaces are integrated into the profile of the wing for drag minimization and greater control authority. Each semi-wing is constructed using the latest in composite material technology. The internal wing structure is made with carbon fibre with resin and also honeycomb sheets, resulting in a reliable, strong, light and stiff structure. Bother ailerons and flaps are also made from composite material, on which linkages and hinges are directly attached. Each aileron is hinged on a support which is fixed to the wing and the movement is directly damped and balanced by counterweights, which also serves as an anti-flutter mechanism. The wings are connected to the fuselage through specific anchorage points and the spars are linked with specially designed bolts. Two fuel tanks of 50 litres each are integrated into the wing shells.

Fuselage

The fuselage is integrally constructed in carbon fibre with resin and honeycomb sheets, stiffened by five bulkheads to provide extra strength and rigidity. The tail boom is an extension of the fuselage and is constructed together. The front zone of the fuselage is delimited by a firewall made of stainless steel. It is strong enough to accommodate the engine mounts and associated bolts. The cabin is encapsulated by a pantographic Plexiglas canopy, which also acts as a thermoformed windshield to allow excellent visibility of the outside. It has been redesigned for enhanced aerodynamic performance. The landing gear system is supported by the fuselage. It is strengthened to absorb vibrations, shocks and bumps experienced during rough take-off and landing. The two seats are made with composite matrix structure, fastened directly and securely to the fuselage frame along with the safety seat belts. Each seat is adjustable and upholstered in a soft fabric material or upgraded to alcantara® material as an option.

Empennage

The composite empennage is both light and rigid, with an integrated fin opportunely fixed to the rudder section. Rudder movement is achieved via two metal hinges especially designed and fixed directly to the composite structure. The stabilator (all-moving tail) is connected directly to the monocoque fuselage. The large all-moving tail and rudder section allow for full control authority during low speed flying. Pitch trim is controlled by the anti-servo trim tab. The stabilator is weight-balanced to counter flutter. A special lower fin is fitted to the under-side of the fuselage boom for increased lateral-directional stability.

Landing Gear

The landing gear system is a fixed tricycle configuration with pivoting nose wheel castoring. The main gear is composed of two legs of rectangular cross-section made of aluminium alloy 2024-T3 and fixed to the fuselage by two bolts. An additional metal structure connects each leg to a fuselage stringer (longitudinal member of airframe). The two wheels of the main gear are made from aluminium alloy of the separable split-rim type, and come with sealed bearings and pneumatic tyres. The disk-brakes are hydraulically operated and controlled by the toe brakes, which also allows steering by applying differential pressure. The nose gear is a pivoting type, allowing freedom and rotate during take-off, landing and ground manoeuvres. It is made out of an aluminium alloy 2024-T3 beam which also acts as a spring and dampener. Fibreglass fairings cover the wheels and legs to reduce drag and provide better performance.

Control Surfaces and Mechanisms

A true three-axis type, this aircraft is controlled by the conventional configuration of ailerons, stabilator and rudder. The control stick, through rigid aluminium push-pull rods, controls the ailerons and stabilator. Ailerons are designed to give asymmetrical deflections, ensuring minimal rudder input during a turn. This is one reason why the Texan is considered one of the most balanced aircraft. Stainless steel cables connected to the pedals control the rudder. The stabilator is provided with an automatic anti-servo tab. Flaps are operated through an electric servo actuator. It is also provided with an indicator, positioned on the instrument panel that displays the angle of deflection in degrees.

Flight and Engine Instruments

The Texan TC 600 is supplied in a basic configuration with the following flight and engine instruments:

• Airspeed indicator,
• Turn coordination,
• Altimeter,
• Rate of climb indicator,
• Magnetic compass,
• RPM indicator,
• Flap position indicator,
• Two fuel level indicator
• Two low fuel level warning lamps,
• Generator warning lamp,
• Oil pressure indicator,
• Oil temperature indicator,
• Fuel pressure indicator,
• Cylinders Head Temperature,
• Hour-meter, and
• Exhaust Gas Temperature.