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Limitations
Propeller
VIRUS 912 Propeler
Virus, model 2000 Pipistrel BAM 2
Virus, model 2001 & newer Pipistrel VARIO
Engine instrument markings
WARNING: ll in engine specic values.
Instrument
Red line
(minimum)
Green arc
(normal)
Yellow arc
(caution)
Red line
(maximum)
Tachometer (RPM)
Oil temperature
Cylinder head temp.
Oil pressure
Fuel quantity
Weight limits
Virus 912 weights
WEIGHT Model 912
empty aircraft weight 284 kg
max. takeo weight (MTOM) 450 / 472,5 kg
fuel capacity 2 x 30 l
max. fuel weight allowable 45,6 kg
minimum cockpit crew weight no limit
maximum cockpit crew weight 180 kg
joint parachute rescue sys. and luggage weight 18 kg
WARNING! Should one of the above-listed values be exceeded, others MUST be reduced in
order to keep MTOM below 450 / 472,5 kg. However, the joint parachute rescue system and lug-
gage weight must NEVER be exceeded as it can inuence aircraft’s balance to the point when the
aircraft becomes uncontrollable!
Owners of Virus 912 equipped with the GRS parachute rescue system (weighing 14 kg on itself),
must keep luggage weight below 4 kg to keep aircraft’s centre of gravity within safe range.