Pipistrel VIRUS SW 600 D, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Virus SW 600 D
iS engine
POH Supplement
SPOH-127-00-41-001
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
1.6 SYSTEMS
1.6.1 POWERPLANT
The engine installed is Rotax 912 iS Series providing 73.5 kW takeoff power.
All limits as defined by the engine manufacturer apply. The engine can be
operated with AVGAS 100LL or MOGAS (min. RON 95 antiknock properties
and max. 10% ethanol content) as by Rotax specification. The propeller is
driven by a gearbox which is equipped with a Rotax slipper clutch.
The engine 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 wing. Collec-
tor tanks are present downstream from the main tanks and a fuel selector
with three different positions: LEFT, RIGHT and OFF. Maximum usable fuel
quantity is 2 x 35.6 kg / 2 x 49.5 L (2 x 36 kg / 2 x 50 L max tank capacity).
The fuel system incorporates with two electrical pumps (main and auxiliary)
positioned in the baggage compartment. A gascolator that removes water
from the fuel system is present, equipped with filter and drain.
See Section 7 – Airplane description for additional details.