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Flight manual and
Maintenance manual
applies to Taurus ELECTRO G2
Revision 3
(24th April, 2015)
Aircraft Registration Number:
Aircraft Serial Number:
This is the original manual of Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina
Should third-party translations to other languages contain any discrepancies,
Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina denies all responsibility.
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

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  • Page 1 Flight manual and Maintenance manual applies to Taurus ELECTRO G2 Revision 3 (24th April, 2015) Aircraft Registration Number: Aircraft Serial Number: This is the original manual of Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina Should third-party translations to other languages contain any discrepancies, Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina denies all responsibility.
  • Page 2 TAURUS ELECTRO 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 place of issue: Ajdovščina,...
  • Page 3 +386 (0)5 3663 873, fax: +386 (0)5 3661 263, e-mail: info@pipistrel.si www.pipistrel.si Flight manual and Maintenance manual for Taurus ELECTRO 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) are approved by: Authority: SLO.DOA.002...

  • Page 4: Pages

    TAURUS ELECTRO 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TAURUS ELECTRO REV. 3 List of valid pages This manual contains 96 original and revised pages listed below. State Pages Approval (Revision) Cover REV. 3 Page numbering REV. 1 Authority approval sheet REV. 1 Index of revisions REV. 3 List of valid pages REV.
  • Page 6 TAURUS ELECTRO REV. 3 This page is intentionally left blank.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TAURUS ELECTRO 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: General

    TAURUS ELECTRO General REV. 3 General Introduction Notes and remarks Technical data 3-view drawing...
  • Page 10 General 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 from disobeying instructions in the manual PIPISTREL d.o.o.
  • Page 11 TAURUS ELECTRO General REV. 3 3-view drawing Dimensions in millimeters...
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  • Page 13: Limitations

    TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 3 Limitations 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...

  • Page 14: Speed Limits

    TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 3 Introduction This chapter provides information about operational restrictions, instrument markings and basic knowledge on safe operation of aircraft, motor and on-board appliances. Operational velocities Speed limits Velocity Remarks [km/h (kts)] Never exceed this speed. Should the VNE be...
  • Page 15 TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 3 Indicated airspeed (IAS) to true airspeed (TAS) relation Airspeed indicator measures the difference between total and static pressure (also called dynamic pressure), which does not only change as speed increases, but is also linked with altitude. Flying at high altitudes, where the air is getting thinner, results in incorrect airspeed being indicated.
  • Page 16 TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 3 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.
  • Page 17 5-55 55-70 Battery system temp (°C) 10-50 50-70 Weight limits Taurus electro basic model weights WEIGHT ELECTRO empty aircraft weight (incl. parachute rescue system), std battery system 306 kg empty aircraft weight (incl. parachute rescue system), optional batteries sys. 323 kg max.
  • Page 18 C.G. point ranges between 238 mm and 429 mm aft of datum, datum is leading edge • of wing root. Manoeuvre limits Taurus Electro is certified as an Ultralight aircraft. Therefore, no aerobatic manoeuvres are permitted. WARNING! FLYING IN CONSIDERABLE SIDE-SLIP WHEN THE MOTOR IS EXTENDED AND RUNNING MAY DAMAGE THE MOTOR-PROPELLER ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 19 Warning placards Taurus Electro is categorized as an Ultralight aircraft and must display a warning placard as such. The placard indicates the aircraft is not certified according to EASA standards and is therefore flown completely at pilot’s...

  • Page 20: Limitations

    TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 3 Placards This aircraft is equipped with a rocket powered ballistic rescue system. This aircraft is equipped with a rocket powered ballistic rescue system. DANGER PULL FOR PARACHUTE DEPLOYEMENT baggage max. 2kg secure baggage at all times!

  • Page 21: Emergency Procedures

    TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 3 Emergency procedures 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...
  • Page 22 1. If the motor is running, add full power. 2. Resume horizontal flight. Spin recovery Taurus Electro is constructed in such manner that it is difficult to be flown into a spin. However, once spinning, react as follows: 1. If the motor is running, reduce throttle to idle.
  • Page 23 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures 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 IF YOU HAPPEN TO COME ACROSS A DIFFERENT, PERHAPS MORE APPROPRI- ATE LANDING SITE, SHOULD BE YOUR LAST RESORT.
  • Page 24 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures 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 the red connector on the battery box behind the cockpit to disconnect the battery system.
  • Page 25 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 3 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 would normally and in the same manner. Avoid obstacles (bumps, fences etc.
  • Page 26 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures 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 successful from as little as 30 m to 150m above the ground, depending on the installation, position of the aircraft, its speed and trajectory.
  • Page 27 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 3 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.
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  • Page 29: Normal Procedures

    TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 Normal procedures Introduction Assembling and disassembling the aircraft Daily check-up Preflight check-up Normal procedures and recommended speeds...
  • Page 30 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 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 UNDER STRONG SUNSHINE, AS COMPOSITE PARTS EXPAND AND CONTRACT AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE THE AIRFRAME.
  • Page 31 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 Disassembling the wings Three people again are needed to disassemble Using slight circular movement at the wingtip, the wings. the wing-halfs must now be pulled out of the fuselage slowly. On pulling, each wing-half...
  • Page 32 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 Fitting the horizontal tail surfaces Horizontal stabilizer and elevator MUST 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 been cleaned and greased! Lift the joint stabilizer and elevator and slide them into position by pushing them backwards.
  • Page 33 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 Attaching the rudder 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 screw them onto the bolt using size 10 spanner.
  • Page 34 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 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!
  • Page 35 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures 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 bushing clean and greased...
  • Page 36 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures 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 edge separa-...
  • Page 37 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 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 position): control lights and electronic instrument active Make sure you have set all instruments to correct initial setting.
  • Page 38 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 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 body by placing hands onto this same cabin edge and middle cockpit console.
  • Page 39 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 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 DUCE POWER TO 30 KW AND VERIFY THIS WITH ESYS-MAN. Level flight Taurus Electro is not designed to be a cruising aircraft, however you may be able to maintain level cruise flight should this be required. To cover distances, saw-tooth flight with interchanging climbs and glides are an established common practice.
  • Page 41 CAUSES SUDDEN LIFT INCREASE AND THE AIRCRAFT MAY BECOME AIRBORNE AGAIN. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, HOLD THE ELEVATOR STEADY; UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO FOL- LOW AIRCRAFT’S MOVEMENT WITH ELEVATOR DEFLECTIONS, SINCE TAURUS ELECTRO TENDS TO ATTENUATE REBOUNDING BY ITSELF. HOWEVER, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY HEADING USING THE RUDDER AT ALL TIMES.
  • Page 42 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 3 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 safety belts and exit the cockpit. Close and lock the canopy af- ter you have left the aircraft.

  • Page 43: Performance

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 Performance Introduction Airspeed indicator calibration Take-off performance Climb performance Cruise Descent Landing performance Maneuver & gust envelope Speed polar Additional technical data...
  • Page 44 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 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 average pilot’s flying skills.

  • Page 45: Rev. 3

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 Effect of elevation The table below provides data about the effect of elevation on takeoff runway length. elevation (m) 1000 1500 atmosph. pressure (hPa) 1012 outside temperature (°C) 15.0 11.7 Takeoff runway length [m...

  • Page 46: Rev. 3

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 Tailwind prolongs Takeoff and Landing runway length by 18-20 meters with every 5 (60-65 feet) km/h wind increase (e.g. provided there is a 10 km/h tailwind on takeoff and landing, dis- (3kts) (6kts) tances will be approximately 36-40 meters longer then ones published in the manual).

  • Page 47: Rev. 3

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 The graph below shows how takeoff runway length changes when affected by temperature chances. 250 820 200 650 150 500 100 330 50 160 m ft outside temperature (°C) Climb performance Taurus Electro best climb speed Vy...

  • Page 48: Rev. 3

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance 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 at 90 km/h and 6,0 m/sec...

  • Page 49: Rev. 3

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 Maneuver & gust envelope 5,30 4,81 4,04 4,00 km/h -1,50 -2,04 -2,65 -2,81 manouever and gust TAURUS 472,5kg flap 0 6,96 5,61 5,25 4,68 km/h -1,97 -2,68 manouever and gust -3,48 TAURUS 360kg flap 0 -3,61...
  • Page 50 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 Speed polar (472 kg, prop.unit & landing gear retracted, optimal flap settings)

  • Page 51: Rev. 3

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 3 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...

  • Page 52: Rev. 3

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  • Page 53: Rev. 3

    TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance REV. 3 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance REV. 3 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 equipment and accessories.
  • Page 55 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance REV. 3 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 FLIGHT.
  • Page 56 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance REV. 3 Serial Number Registration Weight and Balance - Taurus ELECTRO Weighing and C.G. calculation - empty mass date of weighing 1. example 2. example 3. example acomplished by date of "Equipment list" main wheel Lh...
  • Page 57 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance 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.
  • Page 58 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance 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, 160 kg, ...), if necessary.
  • Page 59 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance 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 moment [kg.mm] of...
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  • Page 61 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 Aircraft and on board systems 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...
  • Page 62 , Landing +18 What is more, individual main flight control Electric circuit enables the pilot to test indi- levers make Taurus ideal for initial as well as for vidual circuit items. Navigational (NAV), and advanced flight training. All aileron, elevator anti collision (strobe) lights are an option.
  • Page 63 • JAR-22 - certain sections • JAR-VLA -certain sections for Slovenian market also: Pravilnik o ultralahkih napravah Republike Slovenije. All parts and materials present in Taurus Electro are also being used in glider and general aviation industry and all comply with aviation standards.
  • Page 64 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 Cockpit levers Taurus Electro’s cockpit levers are divided into two groups: side window, ventilation side window, ventilation master switch ESYS-MAN (throttle) ventilation knob rudder pedals (left) rudder pedals (right) cabin lock lever...
  • Page 65 Aircraft and systems on board 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 conventional instruments the panel in- cludes a magnetic compass, a side-slip indicator, 12 V socket, cockpit ventilation lever, throttle lever, master switch, fuses, CHT/EGT gauge and primary flight instruments.
  • Page 66 Aircraft and systems on board 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.
  • Page 67 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 average efficiency ratings. The cooling is provided via incident air. The power con- troller is mounted inside the fuselage in an IP54 casing and is aircooled via a dedicated cooling duct.
  • Page 68 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 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 reliable as all switches and sensors used to monitor the operations are inductive type and as such not sensitive to vibration, mechanical damage and/or dirt.
  • Page 69 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 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.
  • Page 70 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 Energy storage & charging description: 4 metal boxes which include battery cells, BMS and communication modules, power and signal connectors battery capacity: 4.75 kWh (standard configuration) battery capacity: 7.10 kWh (optional configuration) useful bat.
  • Page 71 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 POWER CONNECTOR (RED +) CAN BUS CONNECTOR (NETWORK) POWER CONNECTOR (BLUE -) Battery box with connectors WARNING! IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED ANOTHER SET OF BATTERIES, MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT MIX THE BOXES BETWEEN SETS. THE GROUP OF SAME 4 BOXES MUST ALWAYS BE USED! THE BOXES COME DESIGNATED WITH COLOR DOTS.

  • Page 72: Electrical System

    TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 Electrical system Cockpit electrical system power supply: lithium polymer pack, charged by main charger 13.2 V nominal, 10 Ah master switch: key type, position 1 - Avionics, position 2 - ALL ON maximum power load 2.5 A...
  • Page 73 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 3 Schematic of complete electrical system...
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  • Page 75 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 3 Handling and maintenance Introduction Inspection periods Repairs and spare part replacements Preventative maintenance Special check-ups Tie down Storage Cleaning Keeping your aircraft in perfect shape...
  • Page 76 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 3 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, spare part replacements and...
  • Page 77 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 3 first 5 1.000 10.000 EACH daily hours hours hours hours hours hours hours FUSELAGE surface and structure condition elevator control tube bearing doors, hinges rudder control wires and hinges drainage holes CABIN control levers, instr.
  • Page 78 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 3 first 5 1.000 10.000 EACH daily hours hours hours hours hours hours hours PITOT-STATIC LINING instrument to pitot tube lining instrument setting pitot tube condition (clean, firmly att.) whole pitot-static lining first 5 1.000...
  • Page 79 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance 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!
  • Page 80 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance 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 make room for further operation.
  • Page 81 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 3 Schematic of hydraulic brakes’ lining 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 lining, which is causing the problem.
  • Page 82 Tie down Tie down the Taurus using dedicated screw-in rings which attach to the adequate threads on the bottom side of the wing. Alternatively you may also tie down the wings using a rope over the wing- let area, however, make sure you place a soft piece of foam or equivalent between the wing surface and the rope, so as not to cause surface and structural damage in case of over-tightening the rope.
  • Page 83 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 3 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 USING PRESSURISED WATER TO CLEAN THE FUSELAGE.
  • Page 84 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 3 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 e.g. mud, fine sand) not to grind the surface.
  • Page 85 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 3 Appendix Conversion tables Preflight check-up pictures...
  • Page 86 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 3 Conversion tables kilometers per hour (km/h) - knots (kts) - metres per sec. (m/s) km/h km/h km/h 1.853 0.37 63.00 18.34 124.16 36.15 3.706 1.07 64.86 18.88 126.01 36.69 5.560 1.61 66.71 19.42 127.87 37.23...
  • Page 87 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 3 knots (kts) - metres per second (m/s) 0.51 1.02 1.54 2.05 2.57 3.08 3.60 4.11 4.63 0.51 5.65 6.17 6.66 7.20 7.71 8.23 8.74 9.26 9.77 10.28 10.80 11.31 11.83 12.34 12.86 13.37 13.89 14.40...
  • Page 88 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix 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 Relative Cor. factors pressure density feet metres °C °F -2.000 -610 18.96...
  • Page 89 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 3 metres (m) to feet (ft) conversion table metres feet metres feet metres feet (ft) (ft) (ft) 0.304 3.280 10.36 111.5 20.42 219.81 0.609 6.562 10.66 114.8 20.72 223.09 0.914 9.843 10.97 118.1 21.03 226.37 1.219...
  • Page 90 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 3 air pressure as related to altitude altitude (m) pressure (hPa) pressure (inch altitude (m) pressure (hPa) pressure (inch -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...
  • Page 91 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 3 ICAO standard atmosphere n*10 1/S d (m 2 /s) (kg/m 4 ) (ft) (°C) (°K) (mmHg) (kg/m (kgs -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...
  • Page 92 TAURUS ELECTRO Preflight check-up pictures REV. 3 Cockpit Cockpit aft Canopy, Balance weight Nose, Pitot tube, Ventilation Wing root Undercarriage, RH wheel Starboard wing - leading edge...
  • Page 93 TAURUS ELECTRO Preflight check-up pictures REV. 3 Starboard wingtip Starboard wing - trailing edge Starboard airbrake Wing root Propulsion system Motor bay door Horizontal tail surfaces Vertical tail surfaces...
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  • Page 95 TAURUS ELECTRO 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. does not offer guarantee for the damage caused by every day use of the product or goods.
  • Page 96 Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina podjetje za alternativno letalstvo Goriška cesta 50a SI-5270 Ajdovščina Slovenija tel: +386 (0)5 3663 873 fax: +386 (0)5 3661 263 e-mail: info@pipistrel.si www.pipistrel.si www.pipistrel.eu www.pipistrel-usa.com...

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