ALPHA Trainer Manual Final.pdf - Pipistrel

2-8 ALPHA Trainer
REV. 0 Aircraft and System description
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Propeller type:
Pipistrel GVI
(for Rotax 912 80 HP): two blade, fixed pitch propeller, diameter 63 ‘’
Fuel system
description:
fuel shutoff valve:
gascolator:
fuel capacity:
unusable fuel:
fuel filter:
boost pump:
vented fuselage fuel tank refuling opening on top/side of fuselage
one, located in cockpit
filter equipped with drain valve
15 USgal
0.5 USgal
metal, inside the gascolator
electrical, linked to master switch (always on with master ON)
All fuel hoses are protected with certified glass-silicon rubber. ALPHA Trainer’s fuel system features
fuel return circuit into the fuel tank.
There is an electric - gauge style fuel quantity indication for the pilot.
CAUTION! Flying in sideslip or turbulence may result in inprecise fuel quantity indication. Pilot
caution is advised. In case of doubt, resort to visual fuel quantity check.
WARNING! Visual fuel quantity indicator on the tank behind the cabin is calibrated to be accurate
in +-3 degrees nose pitch attitude.
Draining of water and/or particles is carried out by draining the contents of the gascolator, installed
below the bottom engine cowl and reachable through a dedicated placarded opening. Unscrew the
discharge valve and drain at least 1 cup of fuel in a transparent canister, verify for water/particle contamination.
Always fasten the drain valve before flight!
When using the single point fuel valve, found below the draining opening (placarded), make sure
you have closed it before flight. The single point fuel valve can either be used for fuelling the aircraft
by using a pump and container, or for discharging all of the fuel on board before disassembling the
aircraft.