Pipistrel VIRUS SW 600 D, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Page 2: ...POH Supplement SPOH 127 00 41 001 PAGE REV 0 Virus SW 600 D equipped with Rotax 912 iS Series Engine The airplane must be operated in compliance with information and limitations contained herein Pilo...

Page 3: ...ROCEDURES 5 PERFORMANCE DATA 7 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION Table of contents Online updates service notice tracking airworthinress reporting To access all publications that pertain to your aircraft including...

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Page 8: ...1 2 PAGE Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement SPOH 127 00 41 001 PAGE REV 0 PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER 1 2 DESCRIPTION 1 3 1 6 SYSTEMS 1 4 Powerplant Fuel System SECTION 1 GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 9: ...n a way to ensure full flight control from either side of the cabin A centrally located qudrant incorporates two levers for throttle and propeller pitch control The baggage area is behind the seats an...

Page 10: ...is both ram air and liquid cooled while a separate oil based lubrication system provide some additional cooling 1 6 3 FUEL SYSTEM The airplane has two integral tanks located in the left and right win...

Page 11: ...SECTION 2...

Page 12: ...127 00 41 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER 2 4 ENGINE LIMITATIONS 2 3 2 5 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2 4 2 8 FUEL 2 4 2 15 KINDS OF OPERATIONS 2 5 2 17 PLACARDS 2 6 Placa...

Page 13: ...0 5500 RPM 5800 RPM for 5 min Maximum RPM 5800 RPM Minimum Oil Pressure 0 8 bar 11 6 psi Normal Oil Pressure 2 0 5 0 bar 29 72 5 psi Maximum Oil Pressure 7 0 bar 101 5 psi permissible for a short peri...

Page 14: ...0 140 C 50 110 C 110 130 C 130 C Oil Pressure 0 7 8 bar 1 0 bar 1 4 6 2 bar 6 2 6 6 bar 7 0 bar Cold Voltmeter 10 16 V 10 V 11 8 14 4 V 14 4 14 7 V 14 7 V Ammeter 40 40 A Green line at 20 A 2 8 FUEL...

Page 15: ...ENT EQUIPMENT MLE REQUIRED FOR KIND OF OPERATION VFR Day VFR Night IFR VHF COM NAV Battery 1 Ammeter Voltmeter Indication 1 Emergency Locator Trans Flap System 1 Pitch Trim Indicator Pitch Trim System...

Page 16: ...ion Display 1 Coolant Temperature Indication 1 EGT Indication 1 Fuel Flow Indication Fuel Pressure Indication 1 Fuel Pumps 2 Manifold Pressure Indication 1 Oil Pressure Indication 1 The indication is...

Page 17: ...SECTION 3...

Page 18: ...oss of Power Low Oil Pressure Propeller Governor Failure FIRE IN FLIGHT 3 9 Smoke in the Cockpit 3 5 Engine Fire in Flight Wing Fire in Flight Cockpit Fire in Flight 3 7 BPRS DEPLOYMENT 3 11 3 8 LANDI...

Page 19: ...ver Full Forward Once fire is estinguished 4 LANE A B switches OFF 5 Fuel pumps main and aux OFF 6 Master OFF If flames persist perform Emergency Ground Egress procedure 3 3 2 EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOW...

Page 20: ...t items as time permits WARNING If a turn back to the runway is elected be very careful not to stall the airplane 1 Best Glide or Landing Speed as appropriate ESTABLISH see Ch 3 airspeed for emergency...

Page 21: ...is with both lanes ON Auto mode Engine can operate also with a lane malfunction Failure modes of LANEs are indicated with 2 two LANE warning lights on the main electrical panel The lights indicate thr...

Page 22: ...CKP SW backup battery ON 6 Throttle Lever 50 OPEN 7 Starter ENGAGE 8 Throttle Lever slowly INCREASE 9 Land AS SOON AS PRACTICAL NOTE after a safe landing perform inspection to determine what caused th...

Page 23: ...shut down the engine fuel supply once a safe landing is assured The following procedure provides guidance to determine and correct some of the conditions contributing to a rough running engine or a p...

Page 24: ...n lost If low oil pressure is accompanied by normal oil temperature it is possible that the oil pressure sensor gauge or relief valve is malfunctioning In any case land as soon as practical and determ...

Page 25: ...Cabin Air Selector ON 4 Door windows OPEN NOTE Setting avionics switch OFF enables unobstructed engne operations while at the same time disconnects all other electrical devices from the cir cuit Elec...

Page 26: ...nd accessible use a fire extinguisher if available or any other means to extinguish the flames and land as soon as possible Opening the vents may feed the fire but to avoid incapacitating the crew fro...

Page 27: ...System BPRS should be activated in the event of a life threatening emergency where BPRS deployment is deter mined to be safer than continued flight and landing WARNING BPRS deployment is expected to...

Page 28: ...f fuel supply to engine will reduce the chances of fire resulting from impact at touchdown 5 Fuel pumps main and aux Both OFF 6 Master Switch OFF 7 ELT if available ACTIVATE 8 Seat Belts TIGHTEN All o...

Page 29: ...as possible If engine power is available before attempting an off airport landing fly over the landing area at a low but safe altitude to inspect the terrain for obstructions and surface conditions N...

Page 30: ...ackup should you lose the primary elevator control system Set el evator trim for a 111 km h 60 kts IAS approach to landing Thereafter do not change the trim setting until in the landing flare During t...

Page 31: ...e of battery failure be aware that the engine will keep running howev er a re start will not be possible NOTE When EarthX battery type is installed battery over voltage low voltage or other battery sy...

Page 32: ...SOON AS PRACTICAL NOTE If it is necessary to reduce electrical loads due to an generator mal function switch off electrical components and or systems that are not es sential for the current flight co...

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Page 37: ...xtinguished LANE A B Switches OFF Fuel Pumps main aux Both OFF Master Switch OFF If flames persist perform Emergency engine shutdown on Ground and Emergency egress checklist EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN...

Page 38: ...OFF Flaps as required If time permits Throttle Lever IDLE Master Switch OFF Seat belts ensure secured ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT Best Glide Speed ESTABILISH 130 km h 70 kts IAS Fuel Selector CHECK SWITC...

Page 39: ...OON AS PRACTICAL If engine stops or power is not sufficient for level flight perform engine failure in flight check list LOW OIL PRESSURE Throttle Lever Minimum Required Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PROPE...

Page 40: ...EN If source of smoke is firewall forward Cabin Air Selector OFF Door Windows As required Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin Door Windows OPEN ENG...

Page 41: ...cabin PERFORM IF POSSIBLE Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE COCKPIT FIRE IN FLIGHT Cabin Air Selector OFF Master Switch OFF Fire Extinguisher if available ACTIVATE If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke o...

Page 42: ...blish horizontal flight without exceeding g load or airspeed limitations BPRS DEPLOYMENT if applicable Airspeed MINIMUM POSSIBLE LANE A B Switches OFF Activation Handle PULL After Deployment Fuel Sele...

Page 43: ...r SQUAWK 7700 ELT ACTIVATE Throttle Lever IDLE Fuel Selector OFF LANE A B Switches OFF Fuel Pumps main Aux Both OFF Flaps When landing is assured 2 Master Switch OFF Seat Belts SECURED DITCHING Radio...

Page 44: ...G WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES Safety Belts SECURED After safe touch down LANE A B switches OFF Fuel Selector OFF Master Switch OFF single GENERATOR FAILURE Uncecessary equipment OFF Voltage Ammeter Monitor...

Page 45: ...Transmission ATTEMPT If unsuccessful TRANSPONDER SQUAWK 7600 PITOT STATIC MALFUNCTION Refer to GPS for flying Ground speed indicator 19 km h 10 kts for procedures observe winds TRIM FAILURE Airplane C...

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Page 47: ...SECTION 4...

Page 48: ...3 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 4 3 Preflight Walk Around 4 4 STARTING THE ENGINE 4 7 Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Before Taxiing Taxiing Before Takeoff 4 7 CRUISE 4 12 4 9 BEFORE LANDING 4 1...

Page 49: ...of leaking In cold weather remove all frost ice or snow from fuselage wing stabilizers and control surfaces Ensure that control surfaces are free of ice or debris Check that wheels and wheel fairings...

Page 50: ...rcuit breakers IN LEFT FUSELAGE 1 COM antenna top Condition and attachment 2 Wing fuselage seal CHECK 3 XPDR antenna underside Condition and attachment 4 Baggage compartment Baggage is secured 5 Bagga...

Page 51: ...ent 2 Flaperon gap seal Security no wrinkles 3 Hinges bolts and safety nuts Secured 4 Tip CHECK condition 5 NAV AC light Condition and security 6 Leading edge CHECK condition 7 Fuel cap CHECK fuel qua...

Page 52: ...NE AND NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA 1 Engine oil Check quantity leaks cap and door secure 2 Exhaust pipes Condition security and clearance 3 Gascolator Drain 1 cup sample 4 Landing light Attachment security...

Page 53: ...ndition and attachment 5 Flaperon Condition attachment movement 6 Flaperon gap seal Condition no wrinkles 7 Hinges bolts and safety nuts Secure 8 Water drain holes Clean 4 4 STARTING ENGINE 4 4 1 BEFO...

Page 54: ...rotation plane 1 Brakes Hold 2 Fuel Selector Fullest Tank 3 LANE A B switches ON 4 LANE A B warning lights CHECK 5 Voltage Indication CHECK 6 Propeller setting Full forward fine 7 Propeller Area Clea...

Page 55: ...ings 4 4 3 BEFORE TAXIING 1 Flaps or 0 2 Radios Avionics As required 3 Cabin Heat Defrost As required 4 Fuel Selector SWITCH TANK to check flow from both tanks 5 ELT CHECK refer to OEM for periodical...

Page 56: ...her operations the engine should be properly warmed up before takeoff In most cases this is accomplished when the oil temperature has reached at least 50 C In warm or hot weather precautions should be...

Page 57: ...LANE check some sensor values are not displayed depending on which LANE has been deactivated See Ro tax 912 iS series Operators Manual for details BEFORE TAKEOFF 1 Seat Belts Secure 2 BPRS activation...

Page 58: ...l Tank Every 30 min The fuel tanks must be changed every 30 min Otherwise the airplane may roll into the direction of the fuller fuel tank CAUTION Avoid prolonged use of more than 75 rudder deflection...

Page 59: ...cal switches All OFF 2 Throttle lever IDLE 3 Engine parameters CHECK 4 LANE A Switch OFF 5 LANE B Switch OFF 6 Fuel Pump aux OFF 7 BPRS safety pin Insert 8 AVIONICS OFF 9 MASTER OFF 10 ELT Transmit Li...

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Page 63: ...itches All OFF Required Documents On Board Flight Controls Flaps and Airbrakes Free and Correct LANE A B Switches OFF Master Switch ON Avionics Switch ON Circuit Breakers IN PFD MFD Verify ON Avionics...

Page 64: ...nd secured locked Static Pressure Port CHECK for blockage Water trap Drain EMPENNAGE Tiedown Rope Remove Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers CHECK condition Elevator and Elevator U Piece Condition and...

Page 65: ...NAV AC lights CHECK condition and attachment Leading Edge CHECK condition Fuel Cap CHECK fuel quantity and secure Pitot Tube Cover REMOVED Tube clear Water Drain Holes CHECK Clean RIGHT MAIN LANDING...

Page 66: ...st Pipe CHECK security and condition Gascolator Drain 1 cup sample Landing Light Attachment and condition Nose Landing Gear and Strut CHECK condition Wheel and Tire Condition inflation and wear Wheel...

Page 67: ...ment Flaperon Gap Seal CHECK condition attachment and no wrinkles Hinges Bolts Safety Nuts CHECK condition and secured Tip CHECK condition NAV AC lights CHECK condition and attachment Leading Edge CHE...

Page 68: ...r Briefed BPRS Safety Pin Removed Seats Pedals Seat belts and Baggage Adjust and Secure Parking Brake Disengage Brakes Hold Master Switch ON Avionics Switch ON Fuel pump main circuit breaker CHECK IN...

Page 69: ...le Lever IDLE Oil Pressure CHECK 3 bar min LANE A B warning lights CHECK OFF Throttle Lever Set 2500 RPM for 5 seconds Voltage indication increase CHECK LANE A B warning lights CHECK OFF Throttle Leve...

Page 70: ...er 4000 RPM LANE A Switch OFF CHECK RPM drop ON LANE B Switch OFF CHECK RPM drop ON Throttle Lever 2000 RPM Fuel Pump aux ON Fuel Pressure Increase CHECK Propeller Setting Cycle observe RPM drop Prope...

Page 71: ...rcuit Breakers CHECK NAV COM GPS XPDR SET Altimeter SET Engine Parameters CHECK Flight Controls Free and Correct TAKEOFF NORMAL TAKEOFF Brakes Release steer with rudder only Propeller Setting Full for...

Page 72: ...l Forward Engine Parameters CHECK Brakes Release steer with rudder only Airspeed Indication CHECK Elevator Control Rotate smoothly at 83 km h 45 kts IAS Airspeed at Obstacle 111 km h 60 kts IAS at 70...

Page 73: ...timeter SET Cabin heat Defrost As requireds Landing Light ON Fuel System CHECK Parking Brake Disengaged Brake Pressure CHECK pump pedals Seat Belts Secure BEFORE LANDING Approach Speed ESTABLISH 111 1...

Page 74: ...Airspeed 106 111 km h 57 60 kts IAS After Clear of Obstacles Flaps 0 Airspeed Vy 144 km h 78 kts IAS AFTER LANDING Throttle Lever IDLE Flaps or 0 Transponder STBY Lights As required Airbrakes Close at...

Page 75: ...Switch OFF Fuel Pump aux OFF BPRS Safety Pin Insert Avionics Switch OFF Master Switch OFF ELT if applicable Transmit Light OUT PARKING BPRS Safety Pin CHECK Inserted Secured Parking Brake ENGAGED Only...

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Page 77: ...SECTION 5...

Page 78: ...us SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement SPOH 127 00 41 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE DATA PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER 5 9 CRUISING POWER SETTING FUEL CONSUMPTION 5 3 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE DATA TABLE...

Page 79: ...E Maximum continuous power is defined by 5500 RPM not by MAP MCP is 72 kW iSc Sport versions Fuel Consumption Fuel consumption with the fuel injected Rotax 912 iS is lower than with the Rotax 912 ULS...

Page 80: ...eserve 885 NM Fuel Flow FF at 75 power 15 7 L h 4 2 US gal h Endurance at 75 power 5 8 h Range at 117 kts Cruise Speed excl reserve 840 NM NOTE Consult Rotax 912 iS Series Operators Manual for additio...

Page 81: ...SECTION 7...

Page 82: ...E NUMBER 7 6 POWERPLANT 7 3 Engine Engine Components Engine Operating Controls Engine Monitoring Instruments Propeller 7 7 FUEL SYSTEM 7 7 7 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7 11 Electrical System Power Generation...

Page 83: ...a thermostat Once the oil temperature reaches 80o C the thermostat opens allowing the oil to flow through the coolers A dipstick is present on the oil tank to check oil quantity CAUTION The engine sh...

Page 84: ...system consists of four exhaust headers a muffler and dual tailpipes All of it s components are made of titanium making it very light weight The two tailpipes are directed downwards at a 45 degrees a...

Page 85: ...starter The switch automatically returns to the initial position when released 7 6 4 ENGINE MONITORING INSTRUMENTS The aircraft is equipped with electronic engine instrumentation which is part of the...

Page 86: ...ow 6 EGT 1 to 4 2 MAP and RPM 7 Voltage and current 3 Time counters 8 Elevator trim setting 4 Oil pressure and temperature 9 Estimated remainig fuel and flight time timer 5 Cylinder Temperature 1 and...

Page 87: ...curing due to prolonged flight in side slip After leaving the collector tank the fuel goes through a filter and a water trap valve located at the bottom of the fuselage behind the baggage compart ment...

Page 88: ...7 8 PAGE Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement SPOH 127 00 41 001 PAGE REV 0 SECTION 7 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION iS engine Fuel System Schematic...

Page 89: ...return from to both tanks The valve is arranged so that to feed off a particular tank the valve should be pointed to the fuel indicator for that tank To select RIGHT or LEFT rotate the selector to the...

Page 90: ...for each fuel tank The tube is placarded for quantity in Liters and USGal as well as colorcoded Do not attempt to takeoff in the area of fuel quantity designated with RED NOTE When the fuel level is...

Page 91: ...isplayed on EMS mode display to monitor electrical system operation 7 8 2 POWER GENERATION The electrical system is a 12 14 Volt DC system Power is normally supplied to engine management systems by en...

Page 92: ...al trim 0 3 A NOTE See OEM of each device for individual electrical consuption data 7 8 4 SWITCHES Master Switch The MASTER toggle switch is installed on the switch panel and activates the relay to co...

Page 93: ...see switch panel description for location infor mation are ON for three seconds during engine start up and should be OFF during normal operations NOTE please refer to Section 3 Emergency procedures a...

Page 94: ...LANE A B switches 7 Auxiliary fuel pump switch 2 LANE A B warning lights 8 Starter rotary key switch 3 Master Avionics switches 9 Battery backup switch 4 Lights and systems switches 10 Circuit breake...

Page 95: ...ontains front to back the parking brake lever throttle lever propeller lever fuel selector elevator trim switch indicator and the flap lever The airbrake activation lever is located at the top of the...

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