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 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
APPROVED
NOTE: A damaged propeller may cause extremely rough operation. If an
out-of-balance propeller is suspected, immediately shut down engine and
perform Forced Landing procedure.
If a partial engine failure permits level flight, land at a suitable airfield as soon
as possible. If conditions do not permit safe level flight, use partial power as
necessary to set up a forced landing pattern over a suitable landing field.
Always be prepared for a complete engine failure and consider BPRS de-
ployment if a suitable landing site is not available.
WARNING:
If there is a strong smell of fuel in the cockpit, divert to the
nearest suitable landing field. Fly a forced landing pattern and 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 partial power
loss:
1 Fuel Selector CHECK/SWITCH TANKS
Selecting the opposite fuel tank may resolve the problem if fuel starvation
or contamination in one tank was the problem.
2 Throttle Lever SWEEP
Move the Throttle Lever through the complete range to obtain the best
operation possible.
3 LANE A/B warning lights CHECK
4 Fuel Pump (main and aux) Both ON
5 Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
3.4.5 LOW OIL PRESSURE
If low oil pressure is accompanied by a rise in oil temperature, the engine
has probably lost a significant amount of its oil and engine failure may be
imminent. Immediately reduce engine power to idle and select a suitable
forced landing field.
WARNING:
Prolonged use of high power settings after loss of oil pressure
will lead to engine mechanical damage and total engine failure.