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Normal procedures

Normal procedures 
and recommended speeds

To enter the cabin first unlock the cannopy frame and lift the glass canopy all the way by lifting the 

lock levers or lifting pads on each side of the cabin. Sit onto the cabin’s edge and support your body 

by placing hands onto this same cabin edge and middle cockpit console. Drag yourself into the seat 

lifting first the inner and then the outer leg over the control stick. Immediately after having sat into 

the seat, check rudder pedals’ position to suit your size and needs. Bring the pedals closer or further 

away by pulling the handle behing the control stick and slide them to the desired position. 

To lower the canopy gently hold and pull the metal levers on the side of the cocpit. To lock the can-

nopy once closed, push the levers forward so that they become parallel to the surface of the glass 

frame. Verify that the cannopy is closed by  applying upward-pressuse to the cannopy. 

Fasten the safety harnesses according to your size.

WARNING! 

THE SAFETY HARNESS MUST HOLD YOU IN YOUR SEAT SECURELY. THIS IS ES

PECIALLY IMPORTANT WHEN FLYING IN ROUGH AIR, AS OTHERWISE YOU MAY BUMP INTO THE 

CANOPY OVERHEAD.

Motor start-up

Before motor start-up

CAUTION! 

 

TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE USE OF AIRCRAFT IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR ONE TO 

FAMILIARISE WITH MOTOR’S LIMITATIONS AND MOTOR MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY WARN

INGS. BEFORE MOTOR STARTUP MAKE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE PROPELLER IS CLEAR. 

YOU CAN ALSO CHECK THIS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MIRROR. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO 

STARTUP THE MOTOR WITH AIRCRAFT’S NOSE POINTING AGAINST THE WIND.

Make sure the battery charge status will suffice for the planned flight duration.

Make sure the pitot tube is not covered and rescue parachute safety pin removed.

Engage wheel brakes. Hold the control stick in full aft position always when on the ground.

CAUTION! 

SHOULD YOU NOT BE HOLDING THE CONTROL STICK IN FULL AFT POSITION, 

YOU MAY TIP THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT AS THE CENTRE OF PROPULSION IS HIGH ABOVE 

THE FUSELAGE.

Motor start

Make sure the master switch is in ON position (key full right).

Extend the propulsion unit (master-on-board-computer: right switch to UP position).

After the propustion unit is extended (indication green), set system enable ON (left switch ON).

The motor is now engaged and the propeller should be stationary in its vertical position. Verify this 

in the miror.

CAUTION! 

THE RPM KNOB IS SENSITIVE, BE CAREFULL WHEN ROTATING IT. 

Motor warm-up procedure

The motor does not require any warm-up procedure.

Содержание Taurus ELECTRO G2

Страница 1: ...ockpit at all times Should you be selling the aircraft make sure this manual is handed over to the new owner REV 0 9 March 2011 This is the original manual of Pipistrel d o o Ajdov ina Should third pa...

Страница 2: ...ont ballast Available crew weight 9 kg front ballast Available luggage weight List of equipment included in aircraft empty weight Date and place of issue Ajdov ina To log into the Owner s section rece...

Страница 3: ...iginal date of Approval March 2011 This aircraft is to be operated in compliance with information and limitations contained herein The original English Language edition of this manual has been approve...

Страница 4: ...All revised pages should be clearly designated in the upper right corner of the page also any changes in page content should be clearly visible e g marked with a bold black vertical line Name of revis...

Страница 5: ...visions 4 REV 0 List of valid pages 5 REV 0 Table of contents 7 REV 0 General 9 12 REV 0 Limitations 13 20 REV 0 Emergency procedures 21 28 REV 0 Normal procedures 29 42 REV 0 Performance 43 51 REV 0...

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Страница 7: ...US ELECTRO www pipistrel si REV 0 Table of contents General Limitations Emergency procedures Normal procedures Performance Weight and balance Aircraft and systems on board Handling and maintenance App...

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Страница 9: ...9 TAURUS ELECTRO www pipistrel si REV 0 Introduction Notes and remarks Technical data 3 view drawing General General...

Страница 10: ...r electronic web or printed without the prior consent of PIPISTREL d o o Ajdovscina Notes and remarks Safety definitions used in the manual WARNING DISREGARDING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS WILL LEAD TO...

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Страница 13: ...0 Introduction Operational velocities Motor fuel oil Weight limits Centre of gravity limits Manoeuvre limits G load factors Cockpit crew Types of operations Minimum equipment list Other restrictions W...

Страница 14: ...ers above this speed Once fully extended VNE is the limit VLO Max ldg down speed 163 88 Do not fly with landing gear extended above this speed Airspeed indicator markings MARKING IAS km h kts Definiti...

Страница 15: ...at sea level Altitude meters Altitude meters 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Altitude flight level 0 FL16 FL33 FL50 FL66 FL82 FL98 FL115 FL131 FL148 FL165 VNE IAS km h 220 215 211 2...

Страница 16: ...recommended max continous temperature 45 55 C WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO USE ANY OTHER BATTERIES OTHER THAN PIPISTREL FACTORY ORIGINAL BATTERY SYSTEM WITH THIS MOTOR CONTROLLER...

Страница 17: ...inimum combined cockpit crew weight depends on C G of empty aircraft see p 55 maximum combined cockpit crew weight depends on C G of empty aircraft see p 55 water ballance reservoir max weight 9 kg al...

Страница 18: ...at VA at VNE max positive wing load 5 3 G 4 0 G max negative wing load 2 65 G 1 5 G Cockpit crew Actual minumum and maximum combined cockpit crew weight heavily depend on the centre of gravity of an e...

Страница 19: ...eter functional Compass functional Electric System Manager instrument ESYS MAN Battery Management System BMS functional Parachute rescue system where required legally Other restrictions Due to flight...

Страница 20: ...ttle idle ignition off 2 reduce IAS to 75 km h 3 after prop stops IAS 90 km h engine DOWN 4 when prop retracted master switch I VARIO RADIO AUX XPDR 12V socket ENG INST ENG SYSTEM T INTERCOM ON OFF L...

Страница 21: ...ilure Landing out Motor fire Smoke in cockpit ESYS MAN failure Landing gear failure Flutter Exceeding VNE Parachute rescue system Emergencyprocedures Emergencyprocedures Emergencyprocedures Emergencyp...

Страница 22: ...ly after having spun for a mere 90 WARNING KEEP THE CONTROL STICK CENTRED ALONG ITS LATERAL AXIS NO AILERON DEFLECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE RECOVERY PHASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP THE AIR CRAFT FROM SPINNING...

Страница 23: ...e if the chosen landing terrain lenght permits 4 After having landed abandon the aircraft immediately Propulsion unit extended or refusing to retract 1 Your first priority is to fly the aircraft Atemp...

Страница 24: ...Open slide windows and set all ventilation devices to ON 3 Perform side slip crab manoeuvre in direction opposite the fire 4 Perform emergency landing procedure and abandon the aircraft immediately B...

Страница 25: ...even the whole aircraft start to vibrate violently Should flutter occur pull on the stick and reduce power immediately WARNING FLUTTERING OF AILERONS OR TAIL SURFACES MAY CAUSE PERMANENT STRUCTURAL D...

Страница 26: ...AS SOON AS THE PILOT BOARDS THE AIRCRAFT SAFETY PIN MUST BE REMOVED Use of parachute rescue system In situations such as structural failure mid air collision loss of control over aircraft motor failu...

Страница 27: ...itate and immediately contact the manufacturer Handling and maintenance of Parachute rescue system Prior to every flight all visible parts of the system must be checked for proper condition Special at...

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Страница 29: ...Assembling and disassembling the aircraft Daily check up Preflight check up Normal procedures and recommended speeds Normalprocedures Normalprocedures Normalprocedures Normalprocedures Normalprocedure...

Страница 30: ...t make sure the spoiler and flap connectors have fitted into adequate fuselage fittings prop erly At the same time the person holding the wingtip must start with slight circular move ments 1cm each di...

Страница 31: ...he person in the cock pit remove the main spar pins one by one smoothly Forcing pins out of their position may result in structural damage therefore the wingtip holders must hold the wing halfs precis...

Страница 32: ...UST be united during the following procedure To fit the horizon tal tail surfaces first set the trim handle inside the cockpit to full forward position Make sure the pins their holes and bushings have...

Страница 33: ...ts tightened check full rudder deflections for smooth unobstructed movement Detaching the rudder Deflect the rudder to one side fully and unscrew the nut of the bolt with which the rudder is at tached...

Страница 34: ...ER THE DAMAGE MUST BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO MOTOR START UP DISOBEYING THIS INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE PLANE AND CREW INCLUDING INJURY AND LOSS OF LIFE Schematic of preflight...

Страница 35: ...racks no wavy patterns impact spots Fuselage cannopy frame joint equal spacing perfect closure Undercarriage wheels Bolts fastened Wheel no mechanical damage e g cracks clean Wheel axis and nut fasten...

Страница 36: ...arations along main chord Surface condition pristine no cracks impact spots or bumps no paint and or edge separations Horizontal tail surfaces Surface condition pristine no cracks impact spots or bump...

Страница 37: ...and in position Seat belts undamaged verify unobstructed harness opening fastening points intact Glass cannopy perfect closing at all points smooth opening hinges firmly attached glass immacu lately c...

Страница 38: ...ISE YOU MAY BUMP INTO THE CANOPY OVERHEAD Motor start up Before motor start up CAUTION TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE USE OF AIRCRAFT IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR ONE TO FAMILIARISE WITH MOTOR S LIMITATIONS AND MOT...

Страница 39: ...COOL DOWN THE MOTOR FASTER Take off and initial climb Before lining up verify the following Spoilers retracted and secured Battery charge status and health sufficient and OK Safety belts fastened Cabi...

Страница 40: ...peed and continue flying with flaps set to neutral position CAUTION IN ROUGH AIR EXTEND AIRBRAKES UNPOWERED FLIGHT FOR SHORT TIME IF NECESSARY TO KEEP AIRSPEED BELOW VRA Descent and final approach Lan...

Страница 41: ...UND SHOULD THIS OCCUR HOLD THE ELEVATOR STEADY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO FOLLOW AIRCRAFT S MOVEMENT WITH ELEVATOR DEFLECTIONS SINCE TAURUS ELECTRO TENDS TO ATTENUATE REBOUNDING BY ITSELF HOWEV...

Страница 42: ...e knob left and select engine DOWN Reduce speed to 80 km h 43 kts and set flaps to 1st stage Continue decellerating towards 70 km h 40 kts The system will complete the retraction extension by itself O...

Страница 43: ...pipistrel si REV 0 Introduction Airspeed indicator calibration Take off performance Climb performance Cruise Descent Landing performance Maneuver gust envelope Speed polar Additional technical data Pe...

Страница 44: ...up 75 km h 40 5 kts flaps in neutral position 0 neutral 71 km h 38 3 kts flaps in 1st position 5 down 68 km h 36 7 kts flaps in T position 9 down 65 km h 35 0 kts flaps in L position 18 down 63 km h...

Страница 45: ...ltitude increases Effect of the wind Wind head cross or downwind also called tailwind affects aircraft s ground speed GS Headwind on takeoff and landing causes the Takeoff and Landing runway length to...

Страница 46: ...es data about the effect of headwind and tailwind on takeoff runway length windspeed m s 3 2 1 0 2 4 6 windspeed kts 6 4 2 0 4 8 12 Takeoff runway length m ft Electro 297 975 243 800 205 670 160 520 1...

Страница 47: ...data about the effect of elevation on climb rate at best climb speed Vy Taurus Electro 0 m 0 ft 3 1 m s 620 fpm 500 m 1600 ft 2 9 m s 580 fpm 1000 m 3300 ft 2 7 m s 540 fpm 1500 m 5000 ft 2 5 m s 500...

Страница 48: ...AND SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMTED BY EXPERIENCED PILOTS AND AT OWN RISK Crosswind landing limitations Maximum allowed crosswind speed for landing with flaps in L position as well as take off with flaps in T...

Страница 49: ...0 4 00 1 50 2 65 2 04 4 81 2 81 4 04 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 EAS km h load factor manouever and gust TAURUS 360kg flap 0 6 96 5 25 1 97 3 48 2 6...

Страница 50: ...50 TAURUS ELECTRO www pipistrel si REV 0 Speed polar 472 kg prop unit landing gear retracted optimal flap settings Performance...

Страница 51: ...max sink rate with spoilers extended 5 8 m s 1160 fpm best glide ratio speed 108 km h 58 kts takeoff runway length at MTOM 160 m 525 ft takeoff runway length at MTOM over 15 m obst 245 m 800 ft best g...

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Страница 53: ...alance Weightandbalance Weightandbalance Weightandbalance Weightandbalance Weightandbalance Weightandbalance Introduction Weighing and centre of gravity calculation for empty mass Weight and Balance r...

Страница 54: ...ale readings subtract eventual tare weight in order to get net weight NOTE IF ACCURATE HIGH RANGE SCALES FOR MAIN WHEELS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AIR CRAFT EMPTY MASS MAY BEDETERMINED BY ADDING UP MASSES OF...

Страница 55: ...ion Fill up Weight and Balance report on the next page Empty mass c g limits diagram is used to find out maximum and minimum cockpit load with respect to mass and centre of gravity of empty aircraft E...

Страница 56: ...G2 b Gempty a Useful load distribution 13 5 2 7 4 5 2 7 4 5 2 7 4 5 2 7 4 5 2 7 4 5 2 7 4 5 2 7 4 g k s s a m x a m 14 max useful load 13 10 kg 175 5 175 5 179 5 15 max cockpit load without w ballast...

Страница 57: ...0 kg at the bottom horizontal axis and draw a vertical line through it 3 The intersection of two lines drawn determines minimum cockpit load Interpolate between lines of constant minimum cockpit load...

Страница 58: ...distribution of useful load items are explained below However the influence of useful load items is briefly expressed in the condition that if for a given empty mass and c g the max useful max and min...

Страница 59: ...ments of all items add up masses of all items divide the sum of moments kg mm by the sum of masses kg to obtain flight mass c g mm Reference masses and c g s of different items masses and c g s of dif...

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Страница 61: ...s and safety belts Pitot static lining Air brakes spoilers Flap settings Power plant propeller Energy storage charging Electrical system Cooling system Wheel brake system Aircraftandsystemsonboard Air...

Страница 62: ...ls can be adjusted to suit your size and needs The batteries are in the fuselage placed in four metal boxes with dedicated connectors Charging must be carried out only with origi nal Pipistrel dedicat...

Страница 63: ...arts are made of glass carbon and kevlar fiber manufactured by Interglas GmbH All composite parts have been tested at a safety factor of 1 875 All parts are made in moulds therefore no shape or struct...

Страница 64: ...vidual control levers pilot stick rudeer pedals with belonging length adjustment levers Shared control levers ESYS MAN throttle control flap lever gear retraction lever trim lever air brakes lever can...

Страница 65: ...ractable wheels and a rudder guided tail wheel Main gear is retcracted lowered by operating a lever located between both seats accessible to both crew Once main gear is lowered it is locked into posit...

Страница 66: ...and 18 flaps there are recommendations for the use of flaps with different speed ranges and types of flight operation Recommended speed ranges for certain flap settings in when gliding flaps in negati...

Страница 67: ...extended or retracted This process is fully automated the propeller is posi tioned and held in place while the motor extends or retracts The pilot only selects the desired mode with the toggle switch...

Страница 68: ...last to be disabled during the operation of the propulsion system System Status LED Green means ON OK permanent RED is ERROR see screen for error message Only active when System enable is set to ON P...

Страница 69: ...e bar indicator Retracting the propeller arm WARNING BEFORE RETRACTING THE PROPELLER ARM IN FLIGHT SET FLAPS TO T STAGE AND REDUCE SPEED TO 80 KM H 45 KTS A COOLING PERIOD IS NOT REQUIRED 1 Reduce RPM...

Страница 70: ...or storage it is recommended to disconnect the RED power connector on the box behind the cockpit section This will physically disconnect the high voltage part of the propulsion system Make sure you re...

Страница 71: ...ge time will vary upon battery charge status and may be between 30 minutes to up to 7 hours The charger is a world wide chager which can be connected to any 110 V and 240 V 50 Hz or 60 Hz electrical g...

Страница 72: ...72 TAURUS ELECTRO www pipistrel si REV 0 Aircraft and systems on board Schematic of complete electrical system...

Страница 73: ...eel brake system features common braking action for both main wheels Wheel brakes are hy draulicly driven disc type Wheel brakes are operated by extending the airbrake lever past the full extension po...

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Страница 75: ...oduction Inspection periods Repairs and spare part replacements Preventative maintenance Special check ups Draining and refuelling Tie down Storage Cleaning Keeping your aircraft in perfect shape Hand...

Страница 76: ...Check up visual only check for free play and whether everything is in position DO IT YOURSELF CL Cleaning DO IT YOURSELF LO Lubricating oiling lubricate all designated parts and spots using proper lu...

Страница 77: ...tors SC UNDERCARRIAGE O tires C C R wheel axis and wheels C wheel bearings C SC R wheel fairings C C C tail wheel mounting bolt check and fasten every 50 landings CONTROLS R general free play C C SC c...

Страница 78: ...d clean cooling duct heatsink before each flight ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM Perform the keep alive refreshment charge once every 30 days as per page 71 Perform fill up charge 24 hours...

Страница 79: ...TION PERFORM THIS OPERATION ONLY ONCE AFTER FIRST 50 FLIGHT HOURS CHECK SPOILERS THOROUGHLY FOR UNOBSTRUCTED SMOOTH AND EVEN EXTENTION BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT Schematic of spoilers airbrakes drive fine ad...

Страница 80: ...r or in cold temperatures you may encounter click clack like noises above your head The remedy for this unpleasant noise is to add washers tipically of 0 5 mm thickness in between wing and fuselage Wa...

Страница 81: ...ary the air bubbles in the hydraulic lining which is causing the problem The main wheel s main axis nut especially after a wheel and or axis replacementnut may be tight ened incorrectly so that the br...

Страница 82: ...intain their original stiffness As for the parachute rescue system make sure the activation handle safety pin is inserted every time you leave the aircraft CAUTION SHOULD THE AIRCRAFT BE STORED AND OR...

Страница 83: ...and a drying towel chamois artificial leather skin This will be very easy to do if you applied a coat of Pronto before flight Detailed handling Airframe cleaning instructions Every day care after flig...

Страница 84: ...long the whole span of the gasket Ultimately you may wish to apply Teflon grease in spray over the area where the gaskets touch the control surfaces Polishing by hand Use only the highest quality poli...

Страница 85: ...85 TAURUS ELECTRO www pipistrel si REV 0 Conversion tables Preflight check up pictures Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix...

Страница 86: ...4 14 7 55 87 10 47 25 36 148 25 80 43 16 27 79 15 8 09 88 95 48 25 90 150 10 51 43 70 29 65 16 8 63 90 80 49 26 44 151 96 82 44 24 31 50 17 9 17 92 66 50 26 98 153 81 83 44 78 33 35 18 9 71 94 51 51 2...

Страница 87: ...100 ft min m sec 100 ft min m sec 100 ft min m sec 100 ft min 0 50 1 1 96 10 66 21 41 33 20 82 41 80 70 1 01 2 3 93 11 17 22 43 30 21 33 42 82 67 1 52 3 5 90 11 68 23 45 27 21 84 43 84 64 2 03 4 7 87...

Страница 88: ...42 1 029 3 000 914 9 056 48 30 0 896 0 915 1 045 4 000 1219 7 075 44 73 0 863 0 888 1 061 5 000 1524 5 094 41 16 0 832 0 861 1 077 6 000 1829 3 113 37 60 0 801 0 835 1 090 1 000 2134 1 132 34 03 0 771...

Страница 89: ...18 4 267 14 45 93 14 32 47 154 1 24 38 80 262 46 4 572 15 49 21 14 63 48 157 4 24 68 81 265 74 4 876 16 52 49 14 93 49 160 7 24 99 82 269 02 5 181 17 55 77 15 24 50 164 1 25 29 83 272 31 5 48 18 59 0...

Страница 90: ...5 250 1043 7 30 8 2050 790 0 23 3 200 1037 5 30 6 2100 785 1 23 2 150 1031 4 30 5 2150 780 2 23 0 100 1025 3 30 3 2200 775 3 22 9 50 1019 3 30 1 2250 770 5 22 8 0 1013 3 29 9 2300 165 7 22 6 50 1007...

Страница 91: ...4 337 8 15 3 800 2625 9 8 282 8 0 981 690 6 9389 0 908 0 115 1 134 0 925 1 039 337 4 15 4 900 2953 9 1 282 1 0 979 682 3 9276 0 897 0 114 1 123 0 916 1 044 337 15 5 1000 3281 8 5 281 5 0 977 674 1 916...

Страница 92: ...ing edge Nose Pitot tube Ventilation 3 5 Wing root Cockpit Cockpit Cockpit aft Cockpit aft Wing root Wing root Undercarriage RH wheel Undercarriage RH wheel Starboard wing leading edge Starboard wing...

Страница 93: ...10 Wing root Horizontal tail surfaces 12 13 Vertical tail surfaces Propulsion system 10 11 Motor bay door Starboard wingtip Starboard wingtip Starboard wing trailing edge Starboard wing trailing edge...

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