An-2 Aircraft Flight Manual – An-2V An-2P An-2M Operations & Maintenance Guide PDF

Description

The An-2 Aircraft Flight Manual presented here is the English-language edition of the complete Soviet technical manual for the An-2 biplane and its principal variants, prepared by the Foreign Technology Division. This is not a slim operator’s handbook – it is a full 656-page technical reference that covers the aircraft from its structural design through every major system, including power plant, controls, electrical equipment, radio installation, instrumentation, and agricultural equipment.

Originally published in Russian as Samolet AN-2 by Transport, Moscow, in 1969, this edition was machine translated and then post-edited for technical accuracy by Robert Allen Potts, Francis T. Russell, and Charles T. Ostertag Jr. The result is a comprehensive technical document that gives English-speaking readers access to the complete construction, operation, and maintenance details of the An-2 family.

File Details

• Manual Type: Flight Manual / Operations, Construction & Maintenance Guide
• Document Number: FTD-MT-24-36-71; AD 746791
• Original Source: Samolet AN-2, Izd-vo Transport, Moscow, 1969, pp. 1-440
• Translation: English machine translation, post-edited for technical accuracy
• Language: English
• Page Count: 656 English pages
• File Format: PDF
• Coverage: An-2, An-2V, An-2P, An-2M

Chapters Covered

• Chapter I: Type of Aircraft, Its Purpose and Structural Features
• Chapter II: Construction of the Airframe
• Chapter III: Takeoff and Landing Devices
• Chapter IV: Aircraft Control
• Chapter V: Power Plant
• Chapter VI: Special Equipment of Aircraft An-2, An-2V and An-2P
• Chapter VII: Special Equipment on the An-2M
• Chapter VIII: Agricultural Equipment
• Chapter IX: Storage and Care of the Aircraft
• Chapter X: Modifications of An-2 Aircraft

Chapter II, Construction of the Airframe, walks through the fuselage, wing cell, and tail surface in detail – including the semimonocoque fuselage construction, the biplane wing cell with its slats, flaps, and ailerons, the tail assembly with stabilizer, elevator, fin, and rudder, and the individual components that make up each. Chapter III covers the takeoff and landing devices, including the fixed pyramid landing gear, tail wheel installation, skis, and pneumatic system. Chapter IV is devoted to aircraft control – the control-wheel assembly, foot control pedals, aileron and rudder control runs, flap control, trim-tab control, and brake control.

Chapter V is the power plant chapter, and it is substantial. It covers the ASh-62IR engine in depth – its design, specifications, and operation – along with the AV-2 propeller, engine mount, cowling, carburetor air intake system, exhaust system, engine component cooling, fuel system, oil system, engine starting system, engine and cowl flap controls, and fire-extinguishing equipment.

Chapters VI and VII cover the special equipment installed on the aircraft. For the An-2, An-2V, and An-2P, this includes the electrical system and its components, the radio equipment (RSB-5, US-9DM, RSIU-3M, ARK-5, RV-2, MRP-56P, SPU-5, SPU-6), and the flight and engine instruments. For the An-2M, it covers the electrical equipment, D-C and A-C power sources, consumers of electrical power, radio equipment, and instrument equipment specific to that variant.

Chapter VIII covers the agricultural equipment – the duster and sprayer installations, their construction, control, and maintenance. Chapter IX addresses storage and care of the aircraft, including tying down, corrosion protection, care of metal and fabric coverings, care of windows, positioning on jacks, and towing. Chapter X covers the modifications – the An-2V seaplane, An-2P fire-fighting aircraft, and An-2M agricultural aircraft – with their structural distinctions and basic specifications.

What This An-2 Flight Manual Provides

What makes this An-2 aircraft flight manual particularly useful is the level of technical detail it provides. This is not a simplified pilot’s guide. It includes the construction details of individual components – how the wing spars are built, how the landing gear shock absorbers work, how the fuel system is routed, how the electrical system is wired, how the radio equipment is installed. It includes specifications, service limits, adjustment values, and maintenance procedures. It includes the operating principles of the systems and the reasons behind the procedures.

For anyone operating, maintaining, or restoring an An-2, having access to this level of technical documentation is essential. The An-2 is a durable and capable aircraft, but it is also a complex machine with systems that require proper understanding and care. The information in this manual – from the correct tension of the wing wire strips to the oil pressure limits for the engine, from the procedure for charging the landing gear shock absorbers to the wiring diagram of the electrical system – is exactly what is needed to keep the aircraft flying safely and correctly.

The manual covers the ASh-62IR engine in particular detail, including its cylinder-piston group, link gearing, crankshaft, valve actuating mechanism, crankcase, reduction gear, supercharger, and unit drives. It documents the engine’s takeoff, nominal, and cruising conditions, fuel and oil feed specifications, ignition timing, and valve clearances. The propeller section covers the V-509-D9A, AV-7N-161, and AV-2 propellers with their technical data and operating principles.

For the airframe, the manual provides the geometric data, weight and center-of-gravity information, and leveling and adjustment procedures for the wing cell and stabilizer. It documents the materials used in manufacture, the strength calculations and load factors, and the construction of every major assembly from the fuselage frames and stringers to the wing spars, ribs, and fabric covering.

The systems coverage is equally thorough. The fuel system section describes the six fuel tanks, the four-way and three-way cocks, the sump filter, the BNK-12BK fuel pump, the hand pump RNA-1A, the priming pump, and the fuel gauge system. The oil system covers the oil tank, MSh-8 oil pump, air-oil cooler, drain cocks, and lines, along with the oil-dilution system. The pneumatic system section describes the AK-50M compressor, the AD-50 automatic pressure control, the compressed air bottle, the PU-7 reducing valve, and the PU-8/1 differential.

For the electrical system, the manual covers the GSN-3000 generator, the 12A-30 storage battery, the R-25AM carbon voltage regulator, the DMR-400D differential undercurrent relay, the centralized single-phase and three-phase alternating current systems, and every major consumer of electric power. The radio equipment section provides installation and operating details for the RSB-5, US-9DM, RSIU-3M, ARK-5, RV-2, MRP-56P, SPU-5, and SPU-6, while the instrument section covers the EMI-3K, SBES-1447, TUE-48, TTsT-13, TE-45, MV-16, VD-10, US-350, VR-10, KI-12, AGK-47B, GPK-48, PDK-115, and GIK-1.

Who This Manual Is For

This An-2 aircraft flight manual is intended for pilots, technical engineers, and maintenance personnel who work with the An-2 and its variants. It is also a valuable reference for aviation historians, restorers, and enthusiasts who want to understand the technical details of this remarkable aircraft. The manual assumes a basic familiarity with aircraft systems and terminology, but the translated text is clear enough for anyone with a technical background to follow.

Whether you are performing a 100-hour inspection, troubleshooting an electrical fault, adjusting the rigging of the wing cell, or overhauling the engine, this manual provides the specifications, procedures, and background information you need. It covers the An-2, An-2V, An-2P, and An-2M in a single volume, making it a complete reference for the entire family of aircraft.

This An-2 Aircraft Flight Manual covers all four main variants – the standard An-2, the An-2V seaplane, the An-2P fire-fighting aircraft, and the An-2M agricultural aircraft – making it a single reference for the entire family. Whether you are performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting a system, inspecting the airframe, or simply trying to understand how the aircraft is put together, this manual provides the information you need in clear English.

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