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Flight manual and
Maintenance manual
applies to Taurus ELECTRO G2
REV. 0
(9 March, 2011)
This is the original manual of Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina
Should third-party translations to other languages contain any discreptancies,
Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina denies all responsibility.
WARNING!
This booklet MUST be present inside the cockpit at all times!
Should you be selling the aircraft make sure this manual is handed over to the new owner.

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  • Page 1 Maintenance manual applies to Taurus ELECTRO G2 REV. 0 (9 March, 2011) This is the original manual of Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina Should third-party translations to other languages contain any discreptancies, Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina denies all responsibility. WARNING! This booklet MUST be present inside the cockpit at all times!
  • Page 2 List of equipment included in aircraft empty weight: Date and place of issue: Ajdovščina, To log into the Owner’s section, receive updates and Service Bulletins, go to: www.pipistrel.si and log in the top right corner of the page with: Username: owner1...

  • Page 3: Authority Approval Sheet

    TAURUS ELECTRO REV. 0 Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina, 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 Flight manual and Maintenance manual for Taurus ELECTRO Model: Taurus ELECTRO Data Sheet:...

  • Page 4: Pages

    TAURUS ELECTRO REV. 0 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. 0 List of valid pages This manual contains 96 original and revised pages listed below. State Pages Approval: (Revision) Cover REV. 0 Page numbering REV. 0 Authority approval sheet REV. 0 Index of revisions REV. 0 List of valid pages REV.

  • Page 6: Taurus Electro

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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TAURUS ELECTRO REV. 0 Table of contents General Limitations Emergency procedures Normal procedures Performance Weight and balance Aircraft and systems on board Handling and maintenance Appendix...
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  • Page 9: General

    TAURUS ELECTRO General REV. 0 General Introduction Notes and remarks Technical data 3-view drawing...
  • Page 10 STUDY THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OF AIRCRAFT In case of aircraft damage or people injury resulting form disobeying instructions in the manual PIPISTREL d.o.o. Ajdovscina denies all responsibility. All text, design, layout and graphics are owned by PIPISTREL d.o.o. Ajdovscina...
  • Page 11 TAURUS ELECTRO General REV. 0 3-view drawing ����...
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  • Page 13: Limitations

    TAURUS ELECTRO Limitarions REV. 0 Limitations 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 Warning placards...
  • Page 14 TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 0 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. 0 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 misinterpreting airspeed which is being indicated.
  • Page 16 PLAN YOUR FLIGHT ACCORDINGLY. WARNING! DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES WITH ANY THIRD PARTY CHARGERS. ONLY PIPISTREL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED. WARNING! RESPECT OPERATING AND STORAGE TEMPERATURE LIMITS AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN BATTERY DAMAGE.
  • Page 17 TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 0 Propeller TAURUS ELECTRO fixed pitch (wooden or composite) 1650mm Motor instrument markings WARNING! USER IS TO FILL IN MOTOR SPECIFIC VALUES. Red line Green arc Yellow arc Red line Instrument (minimum) (normal) (caution) (maximum)
  • Page 18 TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 0 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.
  • Page 19 TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 0 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 UNDERNEATH THE TOP PLATES, SPOILERS MAY FREEZE TO THE...
  • Page 20 TAURUS ELECTRO Limitations REV. 0 Placards E N G I N E R E T R AC T I O N 1. throttle idle, ignition off I RBR AKE L APS EA R 2. reduce IAS to 75 km/h 3.

  • Page 21: Emergency Procedures

    TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 0 Emergency procedures Emergency procedures Emergency procedures Emergency procedures Emergency procedures Emergency procedures Emergency procedures Introduction Stall recovery Spin recovery Motor failure Landing out Motor fire Smoke in cockpit ESYS-MAN failure Landing gear failure...
  • Page 22 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 0 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 0 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...
  • Page 24 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 0 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. 0 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 eventual obstacles (bumps, fences etc.
  • Page 26 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 0 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 over the ground, depending on the installation, po- sition of the aircraft, its speed and trajectory.
  • Page 27 TAURUS ELECTRO Emergency procedures REV. 0 a proper landing and the determination of the landing site are out of your control. CAUTION! SHOULD YOU END UP IN POWER LINES CARRYING ELECTRICAL CURRENT, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE COCK...
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  • Page 29: Normal Procedures

    TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 0 Normal procedures Normal procedures Normal procedures Normal procedures Normal procedures Normal procedures 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. 0 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. 0 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. 0 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. 0 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. 0 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 PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREFLIGHT CHECKUP IS THE PILOT FROM...
  • Page 35 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 0 Glass cannopy 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. 0 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. 0 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. 0 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.
  • Page 39 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 0 Taxi Taxing technique does not differ from other taildragging aircrafts. Prior to taxiing it is essential to check wheel brakes for proper braking action. CAUTION! TAXI AT AT MOST 10KM/H / 5 KTS, AS THERE ARE NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKES AVAILABLE.
  • Page 40 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 0 Climb When airborne, accelerate at full power. As you reach 90 km/h at a height above 50 meters (52kts) , retract flaps to neutral position. and retract the landing gear. Reduce power to 30 kW.
  • Page 41 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 0 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) Rough air, aircraft at MTOM (incl. strong crosswinds up to 28 km/h...
  • Page 42 TAURUS ELECTRO Normal procedures REV. 0 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 paracute rescue system handle’s safety pin. Open the cannopy, unfasten safety belts and exit the cockpit. Close and lock the cannopy after you have left the aircraft.

  • Page 43: Performance

    TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 0 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. 0 Introduction This chapter provides information on aircraft’s airspeed calibration, stall speeds and general per- formance. All data published was obtained from test flight analysis. Test pilots were instructed to control the plane simulating average pilot’s flying skills.
  • Page 45 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 0 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 0 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 0 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 0 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 0 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...
  • Page 50 TAURUS ELECTRO Performance REV. 0 Speed polar (472 kg, prop.unit & landing gear retracted, optimal flap settings)
  • Page 51 Stall speed, takeoff and landing runway length, sink rates and energy consumption increase, while climb rates, ceiling, lift-over-drag ratio and endurance decrease by as much as 30%. Please consult a Pipistrel representative for high-altitude performance ratings.
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  • Page 53: Weight And Balance

    TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance REV. 0 Weight and balance Weight and balance Weight and balance Weight and balance Weight and balance Weight and balance Weight and balance Introduction Weighing and centre of gravity calculation for empty mass Weight and Balance...
  • Page 54 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance REV. 0 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. 0 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. 0 Serial Number Registration Weight and Balance - TAURUS ELECTRO TAURUS ELECTRO Weighing and C.G. calculation - empty mass date of weighing 1. example 2. example 3. example acomplished by date of "Equipment list"...
  • Page 57 TAURUS ELECTRO Weight and balance REV. 0 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. 0 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. 0 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. 0 Aircraft and systems on board Aircraft and systems on board Aircraft and systems on board Aircraft and systems on board Introduction Cockpit levers Instrument panel Undercarriage Seats and safety belts...
  • Page 62 Germany the ballistic rescue system must be The batteries are in the fuselage, placed in installed). four metal boxes with dedicated connectors. Charging must be carried out only with origi- nal Pipistrel dedicated chargers. The motor/controller system Electro40/30 is standard and the aircraft features the Master...
  • Page 63 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 Composite parts are made of: fabric: AFK 170, GG90, GG 120, GG160, GG200, 90070, 92110, 92125, 92140, 92145, KHW200 continous fibres: Tenax STS 5631 foam: 75 kg/m3 PVC 3mm, PVC 5 mm, PVC 8mm...
  • Page 64 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 Cockpit levers Taurus Electro’s cockpit levers are divided into two groups: ���� ������� ����������� ���� ������� ����������� ������ ������ ������������������� ����������� ���� ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������� ����� ���� �����...
  • Page 65 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 Seats and safety belts Seats have no stiff internal structure and do not offer different settings. All Taurus ultralight motorgliders ship with H type safety belt attached to the fuselage at three mounting points.
  • Page 67 1900 Controller: POWER CONTROLLER ELECTRO 40/30 maximum operating temperature 75° C recommended max contionus 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.
  • Page 68 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 ESYS-MAN electric system control control & monitoring instrument In order to simplify aircraft handling, the ESYS-MAN system takes complete control over the propul- sion unit except, 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. 0 Extending the propeller arm: WARNING! BEFORE EXTENDING THE PROPELLER ARM IN-FLIGHT, SET FLAPS TO T STAGE AND REDUCE SPEED TO 80 KM/H (450KTS) OR BELOW. 1. Switch the System enable to ON (pull switch and move up).
  • Page 70 PLAN YOUR FLIGHT ACCORDINGLY. WARNING! DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES WITH ANY THIRD PARTY CHARGERS. ONLY PIPISTREL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED. WARNING! RESPECT OPERATING AND STORAGE TEMPERATURE LIMITS AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN BATTERY DAMAGE.

  • Page 71: Electrical System

    TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 ���������������� ������� ������������������ ��������� ���������������� �������� 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 COLOUR DOTS.
  • Page 72 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 Schematic of complete electrical system...
  • Page 73 TAURUS ELECTRO Aircraft and systems on board REV. 0 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 system features common braking action for both main wheels.
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  • Page 75: Handling And Maintenance

    TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 Handling and maintenance Introduction 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...
  • Page 76 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 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 See “Service manual”. Repairs, spare part replacements and...

  • Page 77: Rev. 0

    TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 fist 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: Rev. 0

    (motor electrical panel) Current maintenence schedule for the powertrain is preliminary and determined according to Pipistrel’s best knowledge and expertise. As such, the maintenence schedule for the powertrain is subject to change.W hen in doubt, contact a Pipistrel representative with any questions.

  • Page 79: Rev. 0

    TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 Spoilers (airbrakes) drive fine adjustment CAUTION! 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 adjustment...

  • Page 80: Rev. 0

    TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 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: Rev. 0

    TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 Schematic of hydraulic brakes’ lining 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 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 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 authorised service personnel.

  • Page 83: Rev. 0

    TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 Keeping your aircraft in perfect shape Precautions 1) DO NOT USE ANY aggressive cleaning solutions and organic solvents, also the window cleaning spray, benzene, acetone, aggressive shampoos etc. 2) If you must use an organic solvent (acetone) on small areas to remove certain glue leftovers or similar, the surface in question MUST be polished thereafter.
  • Page 84 TAURUS ELECTRO Handling and maintenance REV. 0 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: Appendix

    TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 0 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Conversion tables Preflight check-up pictures...
  • Page 86 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 0 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...
  • Page 87 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 0 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...
  • Page 88 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 0 ICAN (international comitee 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...
  • Page 89 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 0 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...
  • Page 90 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 0 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...
  • Page 91 TAURUS ELECTRO Appendix REV. 0 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...
  • Page 92 TAURUS ELECTRO Preflight check-up pictures REV. 0 Cockpit Cockpit Cockpit Cockpit aft Cockpit aft Cockpit aft Canopy, Balance weight Canopy, Balance weight Canopy, Balance weight Nose, Pitot tube, Ventilation Wing root Wing root Wing root Undercarriage, RH wheel Undercarriage, RH wheel...
  • Page 93 TAURUS ELECTRO Preflight check-up pictures REV. 0 Starboard wingtip Starboard wingtip Starboard wingtip Starboard wing - trailing edge Starboard wing - trailing edge Starboard wing - trailing edge Starboard airbrake Wing root Wing root Wing root Propulsion system Propulsion system...
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  • Page 95 - in case that the customer has not ratified the General Terms of ownership with his/her signature; - in case the aircraft or the equipment is not used according to the Pipistrel d.o.o. ’ s instructions or aircraft’s manual and eventual supplemental sheets;...
  • 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...

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