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Taurus ELECTRO G2 Flight Manual And Maintenance Manual

Summary of ELECTRO G2

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    Flight manual and maintenance manual applies to taurus electro g2 warning! T his document must be present inside the cockpit at all times. Should you be selling the aircraft make sure this document is given to the new owner. © copyright pipistrel d.O.O. Ajdovščina, slovenia eu revision 3 (24th april...

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    2 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 taurus model: factory serial number: date of manufacture: aircraft empty weight (kg): available crew weight (no front ballast): available crew weight (9 kg front ballast): available luggage weight: list of equipment included in aircraft empty weight: date and...

  • Page 3: Flight Manual and

    3 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 flight manual and maintenance manual for model: taurus electro data sheet: factory serial number: registration number: date of issue: may, 2013 pages signed under “approval” in section index of revisions and list of valid pages (pages 4 and 5 of this manual) ...

  • Page 4: Index of Revisions

    4 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 index of revisions enter and sign the list of revised pages in the manual into the spaces provided below. 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. M...

  • Page 5: List of Valid Pages

    5 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 list of valid pages this manual contains 96 original and revised pages listed below. Pages state (revision) approval cover rev. 3 page numbering rev. 1 authority approval sheet 3 rev. 1 index of revisions 4 rev. 3 list of valid pages 5 rev. 1 table of content...

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  • Page 7: Table of Contents

    7 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 table of contents 1 general 2 limitations 3 emergency procedures 4 normal procedures 5 performance 6 weight and balance 7 description of aircraft & systems 8 handling and maintenance 9 appendix 10 supplements.

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  • Page 9: Introduction

    9 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction notes and remarks technical data 3-view drawing general general.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    10 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction this manual contains all information needed for appropriate and safe use of the taurus electro aircraft. It is mandatory to carefully study this manual prior to use of the taurus aircraft in case of aircraft damage or personal injury resulting f...

  • Page 11: 3-View Drawing

    11 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 3-view drawing general dimensions in millimeters.

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  • Page 13: Introduction

    13 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction operational velocities motor weight limits centre of gravity limits manoeuvre limits g-load factors cockpit crew types of operations minimum equipment list other restrictions warning placards limitations limitations.

  • Page 14: Operational Velocities

    14 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 operational velocities speed limits velocity ias [km/h (kts)] remarks vne velocity never to be exceeded 225 (121) never exceed this speed. Should the vne be exceeded, land as soon as possible and have the aircraft verified for airworthiness by au- thorised s...

  • Page 15: Warning!

    15 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 limitations vne at altitude (standard icao atmosphere) the tables below indicate ias to tas relation for an altitude span of 0 - 5000m (0 - fl165) in different atmospheres (variable is temperature). Tas is a constant of 225 km/h (122 kts) - vne for the entir...

  • Page 16: Warning!

    16 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 limitations motor/controller, battery system motor types: electro 40/30 warning! The motor is not certified for aviation use, therefore, there is no assurance it cannot fail in its operation at any given moment, without prior notice. The motor temperature °c...

  • Page 17: Propeller

    17 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 limitations propeller taurus electro fixed pitch (wooden or composite) 1650 mm motor instrument markings instrument red line (minimum) green arc (normal) yellow arc (caution) red line (maximum) tachometer (rpm) controller temp. (°c) battery system temp (°c) ...

  • Page 18: Centre of Gravity Limits

    18 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 centre of gravity limits • aircraft's safe centre of gravity position ranges between 23% and 45% of mac (mean aerodynamic chord) • c.G. Point ranges between 238 mm and 429 mm aft of datum, datum is leading edge of wing root. Manoeuvre limits taurus electro i...

  • Page 19: Warning!

    19 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 limitations warning! Should you find water drops on the airframe during preflight check-up at temperatures close to freezing, you may expect icing to appear in flight. Airbrakes are especially prone to icing under such circumstances. As water may accumulate ...

  • Page 20: Placards

    20 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 placards limitations max useful load kg max cockpit load without water ballast kg min cockpit load without water ballast kg reduce min cockpit load for 2.3 kg per each litre of water ballast. Remove water ballast for duo flight! Pilot max. Kg with 9 kg nose b...

  • Page 21: Introduction

    21 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction stall recovery spin recovery motor failure landing out motor fire smoke in cockpit esys-man failure landing gear failure flutter exceeding vne parachute rescue system emergency procedures emergency procedures.

  • Page 22: Introduction

    22 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 emergency procedures introduction this chapter provides information on how to react when confronted with typical flight hazards. Stall recovery first reduce angle of attack by easing-off on the control stick, then 1. If the motor is running, add full power. ...

  • Page 23: Motor Failure In Climb

    23 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 motor failure in climb first ensure proper airspeed by lowering the nose, then start scanning the terrain underneath and choose the most appropriate site for landing out. Warning! The decision where to land when landing out is final! Changing your mind even ...

  • Page 24: Fire

    24 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 fire warning! Use only waterless fire extinguishing agents to extinguish any fire on the aircraft! Motor fire on ground should you encounter motor fire on ground, react as follows: 1. Come to a complete standstill, master switch off immediately and pull out ...

  • Page 25: Landing Gear Failure

    25 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 emergency procedures landing gear failure should the landing gear fail to lower, fasten your seatbelts tightly and perform a landing procedure as normal. Use full flaps to have the minimum possible speed at touch-down. Flare at the same altitude like you wou...

  • Page 26: Parachute Rescue System

    26 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 parachute rescue system system description depending on the canopy size, the main canopy system is open and fully inflated above the aircraft between 1.5 - 6.0 seconds after being fired with regard to the flight speed. This means that a rescue can be success...

  • Page 27: Caution!

    27 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 emergency procedures known and a great adventure for the crew. You will be getting into situation for the first time, where a proper landing and the determination of the landing site are out of your control. Caution! Should you end up in power lines (carryin...

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  • Page 29: Introduction

    29 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction assembling and disassembling the aircraft daily check-up preflight check-up normal procedures and recommended speeds normal procedures normal procedures.

  • Page 30: Introduction

    30 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 normal procedures introduction this chapter provides information on everything needed to fly taurus electro safely. Assembling and disassembling the aircraft caution! Prior to each assembling or disassembling action the taurus electro should not be placed un...

  • Page 31: Warning!

    31 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 three people again are needed to disassemble the wings. First block all three wheels for the fuselage to stay in position. Disassemble the horizontal tail surfaces, dis- connect all eventual electrical cables, then un- screw and remove both pin bolts. Warnin...

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    32 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 set the trim handle to full forward position and remove the safety sticker covering the hole on top of the horizontal stabilizer and the tape covering the gab between horizontal and vertical tail surfaces. Now use the enclosed “t” key to push the safety pin ...

  • Page 33: Detaching The Rudder

    33 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 bring the rudder close to fuselage and fit it first onto the top and then to the bottom hinge. The rudder must then be fully deflected to one side to provide access to the rudder bolts. Use a self- securing, pre-glued m6 nut together with a washer and gently...

  • Page 34: Daily Check-Up

    34 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 normal procedures daily check-up the daily check-up matches the preflight check-up. Preflight check-up warning! Every single check-up mentioned in this chapter must be per- formed prior to every flight, regardless of when the previous flight took place! The ...

  • Page 35: Plexy Canopy

    35 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 plexy canopy surface condition: clear, no cracks, no wavy patterns, impact spots attachment fork: perfect closure, no deformations de-fogging frame holes: clear for adequate airflow locking levers: check for correct and smooth operation, locking pin and bush...

  • Page 36: Wings’ Trailing Edge

    36 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 wings’ trailing edge surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots, no paint and/or edge separations sealing tape between wing and aileron: undamaged and in position aileron: pristine surface, no cracks and/or impact spots, no paint abnormalities and ...

  • Page 37: Warning!

    37 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 normal procedures in-cockpit preflight check-up instrument panel and instruments: checked, fuses: pushed in position master switch off (key in full left position): no control lights and/or electronic instrument activity master switch on (key in full right po...

  • Page 38: Normal Procedures

    38 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 normal procedures normal procedures and recommended speeds to enter the cabin first unlock the canopy 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...

  • Page 39: Taxi

    39 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 normal procedures taxi taxing technique does not differ from other taildragger aircraft. Prior to taxiing it is essential to check wheel brakes for proper braking action. Caution! Taxi at most 10km/h / 5 kts, as there are no differential brakes avail- able. ...

  • Page 40: Climb

    40 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 climb when airborne, accelerate at full power. As you reach 90 km/h (52kts) at a height above 50 meters (165 ft) , retract flaps to neutral position. And retract the landing gear. Reduce power to 30 kw. Warning! Always move the landing gear cockpit handle st...

  • Page 41: Roundout and Touchdown

    41 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 roundout and touchdown caution! See chapter “performance” for landing performance. Final roundout (flare) and touchdown should be performed at following airspeeds: calm air, aircraft at mtom 75 km/h ( 40 kts) ias rough air, aircraft at mtom (incl. Strong cro...

  • Page 42: Parking

    42 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 normal procedures parking come to a complete standstill by engaging brakes. Set the system enable switch off, then master switch off. Unlock airbrakes (handle lifted slightly) and insert parachute rescue system handle’s safety pin. Open the canopy, unfasten ...

  • Page 43: Introduction

    43 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction airspeed indicator calibration take-off performance climb performance cruise descent landing performance maneuver & gust envelope speed polar additional technical data performance performance.

  • Page 44: Introduction

    44 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 performance introduction this chapter provides information on aircraft’s airspeed calibration, stall speeds and general perfor- mance. All data published was obtained from test flight analysis. Test pilots were instructed to con- trol the plane simulating av...

  • Page 45: Effect of Elevation

    45 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 effect of elevation the table below provides data about the effect of elevation on takeoff runway length. Elevation (m) 0 500 1000 1500 atmosph. Pressure (hpa) 1012 954 898 845 outside temperature (°c) 15.0 11.7 8.5 5.2 takeoff runway length [m (ft) ] electr...

  • Page 46: Warning!

    46 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 tailwind prolongs takeoff and landing runway length by 18-20 meters (60-65 feet) with every 5 km/h (3kts) wind increase (e.G. Provided there is a 10 km/h (6kts) tailwind on takeoff and landing, dis- tances will be approximately 36-40 meters (120-130 feet) lo...

  • Page 47: Climb Performance

    47 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 performance the graph below shows how takeoff runway length changes when affected by temperature chances. Climb performance taurus electro best climb speed vy 100 km/h (54 kts) best climb rate at mtom 2.9 m/s (580 fpm) effect of elevation the table below pro...

  • Page 48: Descent

    48 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 descent the rate of descent and glide path are adjusted using airbrakes (spoilers). Typical sink rate, with flaps set to l position and spoilers fully extended, measures 4,5 m/s (900 fpm) at 90 km/h (48 kts) and 6,0 m/sec (1200 fpm) at 100 km/h (62 kts) . Ta...

  • Page 49: Maneuver & Gust Envelope

    49 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 maneuver & gust envelope performance manouever and gust taurus 472,5kg flap 0 5,30 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 f ac to r manouever and gust taurus 36...

  • Page 50: Speed Polar

    50 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 speed polar (472 kg, prop.Unit & landing gear retracted, optimal flap settings) performance 0, 0 0, 5 1, 0 1, 5 2, 0 2, 5 3, 0 60 80 10 0 12 0 14 0 16 0 18 0 20 0 ai rs peed k m /h sin k s peed m/s 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 glid e ra tio.

  • Page 51: Additional Technical Data

    51 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 performance additional technical data taurus electro stall speed (flaps extended) 63 km/h (34.0 kts) stall speed (flaps retracted) 71 km/h (38.3 kts) max. Speed of spoiler extension 163 km/h ( 188 kts) max. Speed with flaps in +5° position 130 km/h (70 kts) ...

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  • Page 53: Weight and Balance

    53 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 weight and balance weight and balance introduction weighing and centre of gravity calculation for empty mass weight and balance report - including: useful load distribution definitions and explanations.

  • Page 54: Introduction

    54 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 weight and balance introduction this section contains the payload range within which the aircraft may be safely operated. Weighing procedure and procedure for calculating the in-flight c.G. Are also provided. Refer to equipment list for the installed equipme...

  • Page 55: Note:

    55 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 weight and balance note: weighing and c.G. Calculation of flight mass can be done as above, but with the following remarks: - flight mass includes empty mass, occupants, baggage and water ballast. - rudder pedals and seating position must be adjusted as in f...

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    56 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 pi pi st re l d. O.O. Aj do vš či na weight and balance - taurus electro serial number registration weighing and c.G. Calculation - empty mass 1 date of weighing / 1. Example 2. Example 3. Example 2 acomplished by / 3 date of "equipment list" / 4 main wheel ...

  • Page 57: Definitions and Explanations

    57 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 definitions and explanations empty mass and c.G. Empty mass is mass of empty aircraft with equipment and accessories in accordance with equip- ment list. Refer to weight and balance report for actual value. Empty mass c.G. Limits diagram provides empty mass ...

  • Page 58: Notes:

    58 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 maximum cockpit load is obtained as follows: 1. Intersection point from the previous step 3. Determines maximum cockpit load with respect to maximum permitted front c.G. Of aircraft. Interpolate between lines of constant maximum cockpit load (blue - 140, 150...

  • Page 59: Flight Mass and C.G.

    59 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 flight mass and c.G. Flight mass is the sum of empty mass, cockpit load, baggage and water ballast. Flight mass c.G. Cal- culation is done in a table as shown by example below: - multiply mass by distance from datum (positive for items aft of datum) to get m...

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  • Page 61: Introduction

    61 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction cockpit levers instrument panel undercarriage seats and safety belts pitot-static lining air brakes (spoilers) flap settings power plant, propeller energy storage & charging electrical system cooling system wheel brake system aircraft and on boa...

  • Page 62: Introduction

    62 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 aircraft and systems on board taurus is a 15-meter-wingspan, side by side t-tail motorglider made almost entirely of composite materials. The wing is mid-mounted cantilever type, propulsion system is fully re- tractable to enhance gliding performance the und...

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    63 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 composite parts are made of: fabric: afk 170, gg90, gg 120, gg160, gg200, 90070, 92110, 92125, 92140, 92145, khw200 continuous fibres: tenax sts 5631 foam: 75 kg/m3 pvc 3mm, pvc 5 mm, pvc 8mm honeycomb: kevlar 3mm gfk: 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm of thickness paint: ac...

  • Page 64: Cockpit Levers

    64 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 cockpit levers taurus electro’s cockpit levers are divided into two groups: individual control levers: pilot stick, adjustable rudder pedals shared control levers: esys-man (throttle control), flap lever, gear retraction lever, trim lever, air- brakes lever,...

  • Page 65: Undercarriage

    65 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 taurus electro comes standard with a modern, electronic instrument panel. The panel utilizes the power of the esys-man control and monitoring instrument, which includes throttle control, system enable, as well as motor retraction management. Besides the conv...

  • Page 66: Seats and Safety Belts

    66 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 seats and safety belts seats have no stiff internal structure and do not offer different settings. All taurus aircraft ship with h type safety belt attached to the fuselage at three mounting points. Pitot-static lines the pitot tube is inside the nose-tip. P...

  • Page 67: Motor:

    67 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 power plant, propeller and energy storage taurus electro has a out-runner motor mounted on top of the motor arm and provides direct-drive to the propeller. The motor is a 3-phase synchronous motor with permanent magnets, exhibits high torque and above averag...

  • Page 68: Esys-Man V2

    68 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 aircraft and systems on board esys-man v2 electric system control & monitoring instrument in order to simplify aircraft handling, the esys-man system takes complete control over the propul- sion unit, including the “throttle” . The system is very light and r...

  • Page 69: Caution!

    69 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 aircraft and systems on board running the motor (continued from extending the propeller arm): caution! Before starting-up the motor, verify the propeller arm is extended and propeller in vertical position by checking the cockpit mirror. 1. Rotate the throttl...

  • Page 70: Energy Storage & Charging

    70 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 energy storage & charging description: 4 metal boxes which include battery cells, bms and communication modules, power and signal connectors battery capacity: (standard configuration) 4.75 kwh battery capacity: (optional configuration) 7.10 kwh useful bat. C...

  • Page 71: Charging

    71 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 aircraft and systems on board power connector (red +) power connector (blue -) can bus connector (network) battery box with connectors charging the charger is a dedicated charger with approximately 1.5 kw charging power. Charge time will vary upon battery ch...

  • Page 72: Cooling System

    72 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 aircraft and systems on board cooling system all propulsion system components are air-cooled. The motor receives the incident stream of air whereas the power controller has dedicated ducting to deliver air to the heatsink. Wheel brake system wheel brake syst...

  • Page 73

    73 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 schematic of complete electrical system aircraft and systems on board.

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  • Page 75: Introduction

    75 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 introduction inspection periods repairs and spare part replacements preventative maintenance special check-ups tie down storage cleaning keeping your aircraft in perfect shape handling and maintenance handling and maintenance.

  • Page 76: Introduction

    76 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 handling and maintenance introduction this chapter determines handling and (preventative) maintenance terms. Also, recommended ground handling is presented. The following are provisional values subject to change without notice! Inspection periods repairs, sp...

  • Page 77: Fuselage

    77 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 each daily first 5 hours 50 hours 100 hours 250 hours 500 hours 1.000 hours 10.000 hours fuselage sc o surface and structure condition c sc elevator control tube bearing c sc doors, hinges c c sc lo rudder control wires and hinges c c sc drainage holes c cl ...

  • Page 78: Motor

    78 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 each daily first 5 hours 50 hours 100 hours 300 hours 500 hours 1.000 hours 10.000 hours pitot-static lining sc o instrument to pitot tube lining c c instrument setting c c pitot tube condition (clean, firmly att.) c c whole pitot-static lining c c each dail...

  • Page 79: Caution!

    79 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 spoilers (airbrakes) drive fine adjustment caution! Perform this operation only once after first 50 flight hours! Check spoilers thoroughly for unobstructed, smooth and even extension before every flight! Handling and maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 4.

  • Page 80: Warning!

    80 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 schematic of spoilers’ (airbrakes’) drive fine adjustment (see next page for detailed description) perform the adjustment as follows: unscrew and remove the inner horizontal bolt of the airbrake’s plate. Do not lose any parts! Lift the airbrake in order to m...

  • Page 81: Poor Braking Action

    81 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 handling and maintenance service personnel for further instructions. Poor braking action in case you notice poor braking action even when hydraulic brakes are fully engaged (airbrake lever full back), it is not necessary the air bubbles in the hydraulic lini...

  • Page 82: Special Check-Ups

    82 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 handling and maintenance special check-ups after having exceeded vne or landed in a rough manner: check the undercarriage, fuselage & wing surfaces and main spars for abnormalities. It is highly recommended to have the aircraft verified for airworthiness by ...

  • Page 83: Caution!

    83 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 handling and maintenance keeping your aircraft in perfect shape caution! Always when using water to clean the aircraft, make sure the water does not enter the engine compartment inside the area with electrical compo- nents. Cover the gaps if necessary. Avoid...

  • Page 84: Polishing By Hand

    84 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 handling and maintenance periodical cleaning of all outer surfaces with car shampoo clean as you would clean your car starting at the top and working your way downwards using a soft sponge. Be careful not to use a sponge that was contaminated with particles ...

  • Page 85: Conversion Tables

    85 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 conversion tables preflight check-up pictures appendix appendix.

  • Page 86: Conversion Tables

    86 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 conversion tables kilometers per hour (km/h) - knots (kts) - metres per sec. (m/s) km/h kts m/s km/h kts m/s km/h kts m/s 1.853 1 0.37 63.00 34 18.34 124.16 67 36.15 3.706 2 1.07 64.86 35 18.88 126.01 68 36.69 5.560 3 1.61 66.71 36 19.42 127.87 69 37.23 7.41...

  • Page 87

    87 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 knots (kts) - metres per second (m/s) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 0.51 1.02 1.54 2.05 2.57 3.08 3.60 4.11 4.63 10 0.51 5.65 6.17 6.66 7.20 7.71 8.23 8.74 9.26 9.77 20 10.28 10.80 11.31 11.83 12.34 12.86 13.37 13.89 14.40 14.91 30 25.43 15.94 16.46 16.97 17.49 18...

  • Page 88

    88 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 ican (international committee for air navigation) temperatures, relative pressure, relative density and cas to tas correction factors as related to altitude altitude temperature relative pressure relative density cor. Factors feet metres °c °f -2.000 -610 18...

  • Page 89

    89 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 appendix metres (m) to feet (ft) conversion table metres (m) feet (ft) metres (m) feet (ft) metres (m) feet (ft) 0.304 1 3.280 10.36 34 111.5 20.42 67 219.81 0.609 2 6.562 10.66 35 114.8 20.72 68 223.09 0.914 3 9.843 10.97 36 118.1 21.03 69 226.37 1.219 4 13...

  • Page 90

    90 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 appendix air pressure as related to altitude altitude (m) pressure (hpa) pressure (inch hg) altitude (m) pressure (hpa) pressure (inch hg) -1000 1139.3 33.6 1300 866.5 25.6 -950 1132.8 33.5 1350 861.2 25.4 -900 1126.2 33.3 1400 855.9 25.3 -850 1119.7 33.1 14...

  • Page 91: Icao Standard Atmosphere

    91 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 icao standard atmosphere h (m) h (ft) t (°c) t (°k) t/t 0 p (mmhg) p (kg/m 2 ) p/p 0 r (kgs 2 /m 4 ) g (kg/m4) d 1/s d v s n*10 6 (m2/s) -1000 -3281 21.5 294.5 1.022 854.6 11619 1.124 0.137 1.347 1.099 0.957 344.2 13.4 -900 -2953 20.8 293.8 1.020 844.7 11484...

  • Page 92: Cockpit

    92 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 cockpit 1 2 cockpit aft undercarriage, rh wheel 5 6 starboard wing - leading edge nose, pitot tube, ventilation 3 5 wing root preflight check-up pictures 2 canopy, balance weight 4.

  • Page 93: Starboard Wingtip

    93 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 starboard wingtip 7 8 starboard wing - trailing edge starboard airbrake 9 10 wing root horizontal tail surfaces 12 13 vertical tail surfaces propulsion system 10 11 motor bay door preflight check-up pictures.

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  • Page 95: Warranty Statement

    95 taurus electro www.Pipistrel.Si rev. 3 warranty statement warranty applies to individual parts and components only. The warranty does not include costs related to the transport of the product, goods and spare parts as well as costs related to the merchandise’ temporary storage. Pipistrel d.O.O. D...

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