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Original Issue Date 28.05.2007 Revision Date: 28.05.2007
POWRACHUTE
Pilot Operating Handbook
Model: PEGASUS 582
9.2 Electrical System Overview
Your Pegasus PPC includes a self-charging, state-of-the-art electrical system that
provides power to all onboard accessories, as well as keeping the starting battery
charged. The main components of the electrical system are:
Lighting Coil - An integral part of the Rotax engine, the lighting coil provides AC
output.
Regulator/rectifier - Located next to the fuel pump, the regulator/rectifier
receives the AC input from the lighting coil and converts it to a 12 volt DC
output. This 12 volt DC is then fed to the battery for charging and powering
accessories.
Battery - It is located right behind the passenger seat.
Strobe Light
- For safety, the Pegasus includes a standard strobe light on top of
the machine. The strobe pulses brightly, allowing you to be seen by other aircraft.
Instruments
The sophisticated instruments included on the Pegasus PPC provide a wide range
of engine and flight monitoring capabilities. All the instrumentation is housed in the
instrument pod, which is located directly in front of the pilot. In addition to the
computerized Engine Information System (EIS), the instrument pod also includes a
warning light, two magneto switches, a keyed ignition switch, and an on/off switch
for the EIS system.
EIS System -
The EIS system, located in the center of the pod, is a state-of-the-
art instrument that monitors vital engine functions, as well as providing valuable
flight information such as altitude and rate of climb. The EIS system can be set
with limits on each of the inputs it monitors, and will trigger the warning light
when any of the limits is exceeded. To get the most out of the EIS system, it is
strongly recommended that you carefully read the EIS manual that came in
your Pegasus documentation package.
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