Systems; Powerplant; Propeller; Fuel System - Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 1
GENERAL

1.6. SYSTEMS

1.6.1.

POWERPLANT

The engine installed is Rotax 912 UL providing 59.6 kW takeoff power. All
limits as defined by the engine manufacturer apply. The engine can be oper-
ated with AVGAS 100LL or MOGAS (min. RON 90 antiknock properties and
max. 10% ethanol content) as by Rotax specification. The propeller is driven
by a gearbox.
The engine is provided with a liquid cooling system for the cylinder heads
and a ram-air cooling system for the cylinders. There is also an oil cooling
system.

1.6.2. PROPELLER

The airplane is equipped with a Pipistrel FP02-80 propeller. It is a 2-blade,
fixed pitch, wooden propeller with 1.65 m (65") diameter.

1.6.3. FUEL SYSTEM

The airplane uses single tank located in the fuselage, behind the cabin. Max-
imum usable fuel quantity is 34.5 kg / 48 L (36 kg / 50 L max tank capacity).
The fuel system is provided with a mechanical pump mounted on the en-
gine. A gascolator that removes water from the fuel system is mounted on
the firewall and equipped with filter. A second fuel filter and an auxiliary elec-
trical fuel pump (booster pump) are positioned downstream from the tank.

1.6.4. LANDING GEAR

The airplane has as a tricycle type fixed landing gear. The nose wheel is
steerable via rudder pedals. The main wheels are equipped with hydraulic
brakes, which are operated with an handle located between the seats.

1.6.5. BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM (BPRS)

The airplane is equipped with a ballistic deployed parachute rescue system
GRS 6/473 SPEEDY.
ternative level of safety". It is purely considered as a true "second chance"
beyond what is required by the certification standard. The period for repack-
ing of the parachute is 6 years. The date of exchange is indicated on the
parachute canister.
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