Pipistrel Sinus User Manual

K i t M a n u a l f o r P i p i s t r e l S i n u s a n d V i r u s A i r c r a f t
Fitting the rudder assembly
 First cut the rudder cable outers to leave about 1cm showing in the rear of the plane.
 Then peak inside the hole at the base of the rudder and check the tension of 5 bolts
which secure the bracket. These are put in during manufacture, but it is necessary to
check and then mark them with paint.
 Now check the movement of the main pushrod for the aircraft. It goes through several
bearings and should move freely about 80 mm. Fit the bolt and nut in the rear where the
pushrod joins the bracket. When fitting the rear bolt you must use the special 1mm thick
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Pipistrel Sinus Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Pipistrel
Seats	2
Rate of climb	5.5 m/s (1, 080 ft/min)
Ballistic parachute rescue system	Optional
Engine	Rotax 912
Type	Motor glider