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 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
APPROVED
tion to confirm oil pressure has actually been 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 determine cause.
1 Throttle Lever MINIMUM REQUIRED
2 Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
3.4.5 PROPELLER GOVERNOR FAILURE
If the RPM does not respond to propeller lever movement or overspeeds, the
most likely cause is a faulty governor or an oil system malfunction.
Propeller RPM will not increase:
1 Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Propeller overspeeds or rpm will not decrease:
1 Throttle Lever ADJUST (to keep RPM in limits)
2 Airspeed REDUCE to MAX 90 KIAS
3 Oil Pressure CHECK
4 Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE