ALATUS-M – Owner’s Manual
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WARNING!
INLET AND OUTLET OF FUEL FILTER IS MARKED BY ARROW AND SHOULD
COORDINATE WITH FUEL FLOW.
4.2.3. The power supply is provided by the battery with 6-7 A
.
h capacity and controlled by the
Master Switch. Airborne voltage is DC 12 V. The battery charging is occurred by the generator coil during
the engine running by means of the relay-switch (Electric Diagram gives in Appendix No.1).
Battery storage is under the cockpit floor and closed marked cover.
4.3. LANDING GEAR
The landing gear is a bicycle type:
- a nose wheel size is 200х50 mm;
- a mane wheel size is 260х85 mm;
- a tire pressure into the nose and main wheel is 2,5 bar.
There are two rollers on the wing tips and one roller on the rear of the tail beam.
4.4. BRAKE SYSTEM
The wheel brake with cable system is power brake. There is a brake handle on the sailplane joy stick.
4.5. VENTILATION SYSTEM
The ventilation system prevents the misting of the canopy. Airblow is regulated by the handle located
under the instrument panel.
4.6. SEAT AND SAFATY HARNESS SYSTEM
The harness system consists of standard and shoulder belts. The harness lock is quick-release and conical
one. The backrest angle and pilot’s height position of the seat-back is adjustable. For flights with a
parachute the seat-back pillow is removed.
4.7. TOWING LOCK
The towing lock is installed in the forewheel well. The towing lock handle (yellow) is located on the
central panel to the left. If the angle between towing cable and centerline exceeds 90
0
, the towing lock
releases the towing cable automatically.
