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REV.0
POH-167-00-40-150
Handling and Servicing
8-3
Tie down
Point the aircraft into the wind and retract flaps fully (0
o
). Chock all three wheels. Put an extra rope
around the tail-cone and into the slot between the propeller and the spinner. When using rope of a
non-synthetic material, leave sufficient slack to avoid damage to the aircraft. To tie down the tail, tie
a rope through the tail skid and secure it to the ground. When finished, cover the pitot tube with a
protection cover.
Storage
Ideally, the aircraft should be stored in a hangar. For increased in-hangar maneuvrability use of an
original Pipistrel push-cart is recommended. Stuff the battery bay cooling inlets with some foam or a
rag to prevent the ingress of dirt, dust, small animals, etc..
The BPRS is installed in your aircraft, so make sure the activation handle safety pin is inserted every
time you leave the aircraft.
Should the aircraft be stored for a longer period of time (more than 6 months), disconnect the 12V
battery in the cockpit to prevent the battery from over-discharging during storage.
CAUTION! Follow the instructions given in the battery/charging section in chapter “Aircraft
& systems”.
Cleaning
Use fresh water and a soft piece of cloth to clean the aircraft’s exterior. If you are unable to remove
certain spots, consider using mild detergents. Afterwards, rinse the entire surface thoroughly.
The Lexan surfaces are protected by an anti-scratch layer on the outside. To avoid damaging these
protective layers and coatings, always use fresh water only to clean the surfaces.
To protect the aircraft’s surface (excluding Lexan surfaces) from the environmental contaminants,
use high quality car wax.
The interior is to be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
Cover or stuff the battery bay cooling inlets with foam or protective tape to prevent water or cleaning
solutions from entering the battery bays.
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