Pipistrel Virus SW 121, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Virus SW 121
Pilot Operating Handbook
POH-121-00-40-001
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
APPROVED
2.3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
The airspeed indicator markings are based upon the airspeed calibration
using the normal static source. Speeds are KIAS.
2.4 ENGINE LIMITATIONS
Engine (Rotax 912 S3)
Maximum Power rating
73.5 kW / 5800 RPM
Max 5 min
Maximum Continuous Power 69 kW/5500 RPM
Normal RPM 1750 - 5500 RPM
Maximum RPM 5800 RPM
Minimum Oil Pressure 0.8 bar
MARKING VALUE REMARKS
White
Arc
47 - 81
Flap Operating Range. Lower limit is the most
adverse stall speed in the landing configuration.
Upper limit is the maximum speed permissible
with flaps extended at 1
st
stage.
White
triangle
65, 81, 135
Flap speed limitations for (+2) stage, (+1) stage
and (0) respectively.
Green
Arc
53 - 120
Normal Operating Range. Lower limit is the
maximum weight stall at most forward C.G. in
clean configuration. Upper limit is the maximum
structural cruising speed.
NOTE: Clean configuration is regarded as Flaps
in position (0). Expect stalling at 56 KIAS with
Flaps in position (-).
Yellow
Arc
120 - 163
Caution Range. Operations must be conducted
with caution and only in smooth air.
Red Line
163
Never exceed speed. Maximum speed for all
operations.