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PILOT OPERATING
HANDBOOK SUPPLEMENT
VIRUS SW 600 D
equipped with Rotax 912 iS Series engine
Document No.: SPOH-127-00-41-001
REVISION A00
Date of Issue: November 22
Aircraft Registration Number:
Aircraft Serial Number:
PIPISTREL VERTICAL SOLUTIONS d.o.o.
Vipavska cesta 2
SI-5270 Ajdovščina
Slovenia
Tel: + 386 5 36 63 873
Fax: + 386 5 36 61 263
Email: info@pipistrel.si
All rights reserved. Reproduction or disclosure to third parties of this document or any
part thereof is not permitted, except with the prior and express written permission of
Pipistrel Group's R&D division, Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o., which is authorized to
publish technical documentation for Pipistrel Group's subsidiaries.
, 2019
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  • Page 1 All rights reserved. Reproduction or disclosure to third parties of this document or any part thereof is not permitted, except with the prior and express written permission of Pipistrel Group’s R&D division, Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o., which is authorized to publish technical documentation for Pipistrel Group’s subsidiaries.
  • Page 2 Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement Pilot Operating Handbook Supplement Virus SW 600 D - equipped with Rotax 912 iS Series Engine The airplane must be operated in compliance with information and limitations contained herein. SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE PAGE REV. 0...
  • Page 3 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION Online updates, service notice tracking & airworthinress reporting To access all publications that pertain to your aircraft, including instructions for continued airworthiness, please visit www.pipistrel-aircraft.com and login to our technical publication portal using the following: Username: owner1 Password: ab2008...
  • Page 4 The same system applies when the header, figure or any other element inside this document is revised. A list of revisions is located at the beginning of the log of effective pages. Pipistrel is not re- sponsible for technical changes/updates to OEM manuals supplied with the aircraft (eg.
  • Page 5 Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement Index of document revisions Doc. Affected Description Reason for revision Authority Rev. pages Initial SLO.DOA.002 SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE PAGE REV. 0...
  • Page 6 Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement List of effective pages PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE NUMBER REV. NUMBER REV. NUMBER REV. NUMBER REV. Cover 4 - 1 5 - 1 3 - 1 4 - 2...
  • Page 7 SECTION...
  • Page 8 Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement SECTION 1 – GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER DESCRIPTION SYSTEMS Powerplant Fuel System SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE PAGE REV. 0...
  • Page 9 GENERAL 1.2. DESCRIPTION The Virus SW 600 D is a two-seat aircraft of composite construction. The aircraft is arranged as a high wing mono-plane with cantilevered wings, con- ventional T-tail empennage and tricycle landing gear. It is equipped with a 73,5 kW Rotax 912 iS Series engine.
  • Page 10 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 1 iS engine POH Supplement GENERAL 1.6 SYSTEMS 1.6.1 POWERPLANT The engine installed is Rotax 912 iS Series providing 73.5 kW takeoff power. All limits as defined by the engine manufacturer apply. The engine can be operated with AVGAS 100LL or MOGAS (min.
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  • Page 12 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 2 iS engine POH Supplement LIMITATIONS SECTION 2 – LIMITATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER ENGINE LIMITATIONS ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS FUEL 2.15 KINDS OF OPERATIONS PLACARDS 2.17 Placards (External) SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE PAGE REV. 0...
  • Page 13 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 2 iS engine POH Supplement LIMITATIONS 2.4 ENGINE LIMITATIONS Engine (Rotax 912 iS Series) (all limitations in OEM documentation apply) 73.5 kW / 5800 RPM Maximum Power rating Max 5 min 72 kW/5500 RPM for iS/iSc Sport...
  • Page 14 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 2 iS engine POH Supplement LIMITATIONS 2.5 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS RED LINE GREEN ARC YELLOW ARC RED LINE INSTRUMENT (RANGE) MINIMUM NORMAL CAUTION MAXIMUM Tachometer 1680 1750-5500 5500-5800 5800 (0 - 6000 RPM) Coolant Temp.
  • Page 15 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 2 iS engine POH Supplement LIMITATIONS NOTE: Unusable fuel is 0.5 liters per tank. 2.15 KINDS OF OPERATION The airplane is approved for the following operations: See original POH NOTE: The airplane must be equipped according to the MLE for the planned kind of operation, see MINIMUM LIST OF EQUIPMENT TABLE.
  • Page 16 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 2 iS engine POH Supplement LIMITATIONS PFD Slip/Skid Indication — — — Vertical Speed Indicator — — — Multi-Function Display — — Coolant Temperature Indication — — EGT Indication — — Fuel Flow Indication —...
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  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER GROUND EMERGENCIES Engine Fire During Engine Start Emergency Engine Shutdown On Ground Emergency Ground Egress IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES Engine Failure at Takeoff (Low Altitude)

  • Page 19: Ground Emergencies

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.3 GROUND EMERGENCIES 3.3.1 ENGINE FIRE DURING ENGINE START A fire during engine start may be caused by fuel igniting in the fuel induc- tion system. If this occurs, attempt to draw the fire back into the engine by continuing to crank the engine.

  • Page 20: In-Flight Emergencies

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.4 IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES 3.4.1 ENGINE FAILURE AT TAKEOFF (LOW ALTITUDE) If the engine fails immediately after take-off, abort by landing on the run- way. If this is not possible and altitude is not sufficient enough to restart the engine, lower the nose to maintain airspeed and establish a glide attitude.
  • Page 21 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Best Glide Speed and Glide Ratio conditions: Propeller STOPPED Flaps Best Glide Speed @ MTOM: 130 km/h (70 kts) IAS Max. Glide Ratio: 15 : 1 WARNING If engine failure is accompanied by fuel fumes in the cockpit or internal engine damage is suspected, set fuel selector to OFF, fuel pumps OFF and do not attempt a restart.

  • Page 22: Engine Start In Flight

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.4.3 ENGINE START IN FLIGHT The following procedures address the most common causes for engine loss. NOTE please refer to Rotax 912 iS series Operators Manual for additional and detailed information.

  • Page 23: Low Oil Pressure

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NOTE: A damaged propeller may cause extremely rough operation. If an out-of-balance propeller is suspected, immediately shut down engine and perform Forced Landing procedure. If a partial engine failure permits level flight, land at a suitable airfield as soon as possible.

  • Page 24: Propeller Governor Failure

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Throttle Lever MINIMUM REQUIRED Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE NOTE Full power should only be used following a loss of oil pressure when operating close to the ground and only for the time necessary to climb to an altitude permitting a safe landing or analysis of the low oil pressure indica- tion to confirm oil pressure has actually been lost.

  • Page 25: Fire In Flight

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.5 FIRE IN FLIGHT 3.5.1 SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT If smoke and/or fumes are detected in the cabin, check the engine param- eters for any sign of malfunction. If a fuel leak has occurred, actuation of electrical components may cause a fire.

  • Page 26: Wing Fire In Flight

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Fuel Selector Fuel pumps (main and aux) Both OFF Cabin Air Selector Throttle Lever Full Forward LANE A/B switches Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE NOTE: Perform Emergeny Landing 3.5.3 WING FIRE IN FLIGHT...

  • Page 27: Bprs Deployment

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WARNING Should the fire extinguisher contain Halon gas, its operation can be toxic, especially in a closed area. After extinguishing fire, ventilate cabin by opening air vents and unlatching door (if required).
  • Page 28 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Generally, a distressed airplane will be safer for its occupants if the engine is not running. Activation Handle PULL Pull the activation T-handle from its holder. Pull down/forward on handle with both hands in a strong, steady, and continuous motion.

  • Page 29: Landing Emergencies

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.8 LANDING EMERGENCIES If all attempts to restart the engine failure and a forced landing is imminent, select a suitable field and prepare for the landing. If flight conditions or terrain does not permit a safe landing, BPRS deployment may be required.

  • Page 30: Landing Without Elevator Control

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES UNLATCH before impact with Doors water Airplane EVACUATE INFLATE WHEN CLEAR OF Flotation Devices AIRPLANE NOTE: If available, life preservers should be donned and life raft should be prepared for immediate evacuation upon touchdown.

  • Page 31: Landing With Defective Brakes

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Direction should be maintained using the rudder. This should be sup- ported by use of the brake. It is possible that the brake must be applied strongly - if necessary to the point where the wheel locks.

  • Page 32: Battery Overvoltage / Malfunction

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CAUTION If generator A fails, generator B automatically takes over its functions. The airframe electrical components and the instruments will be supplied by the battery. The battery will no longer be charged! The failure is also indicated by LANE warning lights will flashing.
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  • Page 35 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 3 iS engine POH Supplement EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.17 CHECKLISTS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE 3-19 PAGE REV. 0...
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  • Page 37 GROUND EMERGENCIES ENGINE FIRE DURING ENGINE START Fuel Selector Starter KEEP CRANKING Throttle Lever FULL FORWARD If flames are extinguished: LANE A/B Switches Fuel Pumps (main & aux) Both OFF Master Switch If flames persist: perform Emergency engine shutdown on Ground and Emergency egress checklist. EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN Throttle Lever IDLE...
  • Page 38 IN FLIGHT EMERGENCIES ENGINE FAILURE AT TAKE OFF (LOW ALT) Best Glide or Landing ESTABILISH (see POH) Speed (as appropriate) Fuel Selector LANE A/B Switches Fuel pumps (main/aux) Both OFF Flaps as required If time permits: Throttle Lever IDLE Master Switch Seat belts ensure secured ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT...
  • Page 39 ENGINE START IN FLIGHT (continue) Starter ENGAGE Thottle Lever Slowly INCREASE Land AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ENGINE PARTIAL POWER LOSS Fuel Selector SWITCH TANKS Throttle Lever Sweep LANE A/B warning lights CHECK Land AS SOON AS PRACTICAL If engine stops or power is not sufficient for level flight: perform engine failure in flight check-list LOW OIL PRESSURE Throttle Lever...
  • Page 40 SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT Green El. Switches If problem persists: Avionics Switch Cabin Air Selector Door Windows OPEN If source of smoke is firewall forward: Cabin Air Selector Door Windows As required Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin: Door Windows OPEN...
  • Page 41 WING FIRE IN FLIGHT NAV/AC Light Switch Side slip to keep flames PERFORM IF POSSIBLE away from fuel tank/cabin Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE COCKPIT FIRE IN FLIGHT Cabin Air Selector Master Switch Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE (if available) If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin - After fire has been extinguished: Cabin Air Selector Green Electrical Switches...
  • Page 42 SPIN RECOVERING TECHNIQUE Throttle Lever IDLE Full deflection - direction Rudder opposite to the spin Forward - lower the nose Stick to build us speed As rotation stops: Rudder Neutralize Establish horizontal flight without exceeding g-load or airspeed limitations BPRS DEPLOYMENT (if applicable) Airspeed MINIMUM POSSIBLE LANE A/B Switches...
  • Page 43 LANDING EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER ESTABLISH - 130 km/h Best Glide Speed (70 kts) IAS Transmit (121.5 MHz) Radio MAYDAY Transponder SQUAWK 7700 ACTIVATE Throttle Lever IDLE Fuel Selector LANE A/B Switches Fuel Pumps (main/Aux) Both OFF Flaps (When landing is assured) Master Switch Seat Belts...
  • Page 44 LANDING WITHOUT ELEVATOR CONTROL Flaps Trim SET 111 km/h (60 kts) IAS Throttle Lever as required for glide angle LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES Safety Belts SECURED After safe touch-down LANE A/B switches Fuel Selector Master Switch (single) GENERATOR FAILURE Uncecessary equipment Voltage/Ammeter Monitor Land...
  • Page 45 COMMUNICATION FAILURE Switches, Controls, CHECK Volume Frequency CHANGE Circuit Breakers CHECK Headset CHANGE Transmission ATTEMPT If unsuccessful: TRANSPONDER SQUAWK 7600 PITOT STATIC MALFUNCTION Refer to GPS for flying: +19 km/h (10 kts) for Ground speed indicator procedures, observe winds TRIM FAILURE Graps stick - maintain Airplane Control manually...
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  • Page 48 Virus SW 600 D iS engine POH Supplement SECTION 4 – NORMAL PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Preflight Walk-Around STARTING THE ENGINE Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Before Taxiing Taxiing Before Takeoff CRUISE...
  • Page 49 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.3 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Before carrying out preflight inspections, ensure that all required mainte- nance has been performed. Review your flight route and compute weight and balance. NOTE: Throughout the walk-around: check all visible hinges, hinge pins, and bolts for security;...
  • Page 50 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES Avionics cooling fan Audible Voltmeter 12 - 14 Volts Lights Check operation Fuel quantity CHECK Fuel selector Select fullest tank Flaps Check handle movement Avionics switch Master switch...
  • Page 51 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES RIGHT FUSELAGE Static pressure port Check for blockage Water trap Drain Wing / fuselage seal CHECK Door lock Unlock Parachute cover, strap covers Sealed and secure RIGHT WING...
  • Page 52 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES PROPELLER AND COWLINGS AREA Cowlings Attachment secured Propeller Condition Spinner Condition, security and oil leaks Air inlets, outlets Unobstructed WARNING: Keep clear of propeller rotation plane. Do not allow others to approach propeller.
  • Page 53 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES Wheel Fairing CHECK attachment Chocks and tiedown rings/ Remove ropes LEFT WING Fuel cap Check fuel quantity and secure Leading edge Condition CHECK condition NAV/AC light Condition and attachment...
  • Page 54 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES Fuel Pump (main) circuit breaker CHECK IN NAV/AC Lights Doors Closed and latched CAUTION: Pedals must be locked in position and control handles fully down before flight. Ensure seat belt harnesses are not twisted.
  • Page 55 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES LANE A/B warning lights CHECK OFF * 2000 RPM for first 2 mins, Thottle Lever then 2500 RPM for warm up Engine Parameters Monitor /instruments CAUTION: After starting, if the oil gauge does not begin to show pressure within ~10 seconds, shut down engine and investigate cause.
  • Page 56 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES If the 1800 RPM taxi power limit and proper braking procedures are not observed, the brake system may overheat and result in brake damage or brake fire. If due to soft terrain a higher RPM setting is required, please consider not to exceed 2500 RPM before a 50°...
  • Page 57 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES Cycle, Propeller Setting observe RPM drop Propeller Setting Full forward (fine) Throttle lever Set to just above idle CAUTION: RPM drop must not exceed 180 RPM for either ‘’LANE’’. LANE A nd B have different sensor inputs.
  • Page 58 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.7 CRUISE Normal cruising is performed between 55% and 75% power. The engine power setting and corresponding fuel consumption for various altitudes and temperatures can be determined by using the cruise data in Section 5.
  • Page 59 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.13 SHUT DOWN Green electrical switches All OFF Throttle lever IDLE Engine parameters CHECK LANE A Switch LANE B Switch Fuel Pump (aux) BPRS safety pin Insert AVIONICS...
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  • Page 61 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 4 iS engine POH Supplement NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.16 CHECKLISTS NORMAL PROCEDURES SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE 4-15 PAGE REV. 0...
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  • Page 63 PREFLIGHT WALK-AROUND CABIN UNLOCK/OPEN/ Doors CLOSE/SECURE BPRS Handle / Pin CHECK, Pin inserted Starter Switch CHECK OFF Green Electrical Switches All OFF Required Documents On Board Flight Controls, Flaps and Free and Correct Airbrakes LANE A/B Switches Master Switch Avionics Switch Circuit Breakers PFD / MFD Verify ON...
  • Page 64 LEFT FUSELAGE COM Antenna (top) Condition and attachment Wing / Fuselage Seal CHECK condition XPDR Antenna Condition and attachment (underside) Baggage Compartment Baggage secured Baggage Door Closed and secured (if applicable) (locked) Static Pressure Port CHECK for blockage Water trap Drain EMPENNAGE Tiedown Rope...
  • Page 65 RIGHT WING Flaperon Condition and movement CHECK condition, Flaperon Gap Seal attachment and no wrinkles CHECK condition and Hinges, Bolts, Safety Nuts secured CHECK condition CHECK condition and NAV/AC lights attachment Leading Edge CHECK condition CHECK fuel quantity and Fuel Cap secure Cover REMOVED Pitot Tube...
  • Page 66 PROPELLER AND COWLINGS AREA Engine Cowlings Attachment secured Propeller CHECK condition Condition, attachment, Spinner oil leaks Air inlets and Outlets Unobstructed ENGINE AND NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA CHECK quantity, leaks, Engine Oil cap and door secured CHECK security and Exhaust Pipe condition Gascolator Drain 1 cup, sample...
  • Page 67 LEFT WING Flaperon Condition and movement CHECK condition, Flaperon Gap Seal attachment and no wrinkles CHECK condition and Hinges, Bolts, Safety Nuts secured CHECK condition CHECK condition and NAV/AC lights attachment Leading Edge CHECK condition CHECK fuel quantity and Fuel Cap secure Water Drain Holes Clean...
  • Page 68 STARTING ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Preflight Inspection Completed Fuel Quantity Sufficient Emergency Equipment On board Passenger Briefed BPRS Safety Pin Removed Seats, Pedals, Seat belts Adjust and Secure and Baggage Parking Brake Disengage Brakes Hold Master Switch Avionics Switch Fuel pump (main) CHECK IN circuit breaker NAV/AC Lights...
  • Page 69 STARTING ENGINE (continue) Propeller Setting Set for Take Off Propeller Area Clear Throttle Lever ~55-65% Open Oil Pressure Indication Available Fuel Pressure CHECK (3 bar min) Starter Switch START Throttle Lever IDLE Oil Pressure CHECK (3 bar min) LANE A/B warning lights CHECK OFF Set >2500 RPM Throttle Lever...
  • Page 70 TAXIING Parking Brake DISENGAGE Brakes CHECK Instruments CHECK, SET BEFORE TAKEOFF ENGINE TEST Brakes HOLD Doors Latched Throttle Lever 4000 RPM OFF / CHECK RPM drop LANE A Switch / ON OFF / CHECK RPM drop LANE B Switch / ON Throttle Lever 2000 RPM Fuel Pump (aux)
  • Page 71 BEFORE TAKEOFF (continue) Flaps Trim Set Neutral Fuel Selector Select Fullest Tank Fuel Quantity CHECK NAV / AC / Landing Lights As required Circuit Breakers CHECK NAV/COM, GPS, XPDR Altimeter Engine Parameters CHECK Flight Controls Free and Correct TAKEOFF NORMAL TAKEOFF Release Brakes (steer with rudder only)
  • Page 72 SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF Flaps (+1) Airbrakes Closed and locked Brakes Hold Propeller Setting Full forward (fine) Throttle Lever Full Forward Engine Parameters CHECK Release Brakes (steer with rudder only) Airspeed Indication CHECK Rotate smoothly Elevator Control at 83 km/h (45 kts) IAS Airspeed at Obstacle 111 km/h (60 kts) IAS at 70 KIAS >...
  • Page 73 CRUISE Flaps Cruise Power Engine Parameters CHECK Switch to the other tank Fuel Selector every 30 min DESCENT / APPROACH Altimeter Cabin heat / Defrost As required Landing Light Fuel System CHECK Parking Brake Disengaged CHECK Brake Pressure (pump pedals) Seat Belts Secure BEFORE LANDING...
  • Page 74 BALKED LANDING Throttle Lever Check Full Forward Airbrakes CLOSE Flaps (+1) 106 - 111 km/h Airspeed (57 - 60 kts) IAS After Clear of Obstacles: Flaps Airspeed - 144 km/h (78 kts) IAS AFTER LANDING Throttle Lever IDLE Flaps (-) or (0) Transponder STBY Lights...
  • Page 75 SHUT DOWN (continue) LANE A Switch LANE B Switch Fuel Pump (aux) BPRS Safety Pin Insert Avionics Switch Master Switch ELT (if applicable) Transmit Light OUT PARKING BPRS Safety Pin CHECK Inserted / Secured ENGAGED Parking Brake Only if necessary Fuel Selector Pitot Covers Installed...
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  • Page 78 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 5 iS engine POH Supplement PERFORMANCE DATA SECTION 5 – PERFORMANCE DATA TABLE OF CONTENTS PART SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER CRUISING - POWER SETTING, FUEL CONSUMPTION SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE PAGE REV. 0...
  • Page 79 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 5 iS engine POH Supplement PERFORMANCE DATA 5.9 CRUISING - POWER SETTING, FUEL CONSUMPTION Conditions Weight: MTOM Temperature: ISA Wind: zero Total Fuel: 99 Liter (usable) NOTE: Fuel remaining for cruise is equal to total usable fuel:...
  • Page 80 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 5 iS engine POH Supplement PERFORMANCE DATA Range at 117 kts Cruise Speed 885 NM (excl. reserve) Fuel Flow (FF) at 75% power 15.7 L/h (4.2 US gal/h) Endurance at 75% power 5.8 h Range at 117 kts Cruise Speed 840 NM (excl.
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  • Page 82 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION SECTION 7 – AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER POWERPLANT Engine Engine Components Engine Operating Controls Engine Monitoring Instruments Propeller FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7-11...

  • Page 83: Powerplant

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION 7.6 POWERPLANT 7.6.1 ENGINE The engine installed is a Rotax 912 iS Series injected engine providing 73.5 kW takeoff power. All limits as defined by the engine manufacturer apply.

  • Page 84: Engine Operating Controls

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION operation both injectors per cylinder are active. If a failure is detected in any injectors, the injection period of the other one on that cylinder is adjusted for compensation. The ECU (Engine Control Unit) operates all fuel injectors.

  • Page 85: Engine Monitoring Instruments

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION Throttle lever Propeller control lever Start Switch A rotary-type key switch, located on the main switch panel, controls starter operation. The switch is labeled 0-START. In the “0” position, the starter is electrically isolated.

  • Page 86: Propeller

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION 12 VDC for Data Acquisition Unit operation is supplied through the “Sky- view” circuit breaker. NOTE: Refer to Dynon Skyview Pilot’s guide for a more complete description of the MFD, its operating modes, and additional detailed operating proce- dures for the Engine Monitoring functionality.

  • Page 87: Fuel System

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION lever in the cockpit. The propeller governor boosts oil pressure in order to regulate propeller pitch position. During stabilized flight, the governor auto- matically adjusts propeller pitch in order to maintain an RPM setting (propel- ler and throttle position).
  • Page 88 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION iS engine Fuel System Schematic SPOH-127-00-41-001 PAGE PAGE REV. 0...
  • Page 89 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION If takeoff weight limitations for the next flight permit, the fuel tanks should be filled after each flight to prevent condensation. Fuel Selector Valve A fuel selector valve, located in the middle of the center console, provides...
  • Page 90 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION the bottom-side of the fuselage, behind the baggage compartment. Industry standard fuel sampling cups or sticks should be used to perform draining. Fuel Quantity Indicator A visual fuel quantity indicator is provided for each fuel tank. The tube is placarded for quantity in Liters and USGal, as well as colorcoded.

  • Page 91: Electrical System

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.8.1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The airplane is equipped with a double-generator (named generator A and B, integrated into the engine), single-battery, 12/14-Volt direct current (VDC) electrical system designed to reduce the risk of electrical system faults. The...
  • Page 92 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION Electrical supply from generators and battery is distributed to the following: Electrical Consumption Equipment (example) [A] @ 14 V Typical configuration: Dynon Skyview avionics ~3.7 A total (See OEM...

  • Page 93: Warning Lights

    Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION trical power will be supplied to the avionics equipment, regardless of the position of the master switch or the individual equipment switches. For normal operations, the AVIONICS switch should be placed in the OFF position prior to activating the MASTER switches, or applying an external power source.
  • Page 94 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION Switch Panel iS engine LANE A/B switches Auxiliary fuel pump switch LANE A/B warning lights Starter rotary key switch Master & Avionics switches Battery backup switch Lights and systems switches...
  • Page 95 Virus SW 600 D SECTION 7 iS engine POH Supplement AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION Center Console A center console contains (front-to-back) the parking brake lever, throttle lever, propeller lever, fuel selector, elevator trim switch/indicator and the flap lever. The airbrake activation lever is located at the top of the cabin, just aft of the wing spars.
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