Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 9
SUPPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS
RotorSport _POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 12 04 2015
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14. Install washer and castellated nut. Hand-tighten only, 1-2Nm, and secure with a new
split pin. Use split pins only once. Make sure that the teeter bolt can be turned easily
by hand.
15. Check that the rotor teeters freely to the teeter stops, and grease the hub block
grease nipple. Turn the rotor fore/aft and fit tie down bag to secure the rotor.
8.16 Road Transport
If road transport cannot be avoided, transport with minimum fuel, which reduces airframe
loads and prevents fuel spilling through vents.
Switch ELT (if installed) off for road transport to avoid false alarms!
Tie-down the fuselage using the following procedure:
Restrain main wheels (blocks/chocks)
Put a wooden block below the lowest point of the keel tube and lash keel tube
against wooden block. The block should be dimensioned so that the main wheels
are half way unloaded
Lash down both main wheels through the lashing lugs (use rims/axles
alternatively)
Lash down nose wheel through the axle
For container transport or shipping, use the mast tie-down kit (option)
Furthermore, it is recommended to protect the gyroplane against external exposure.
Especially the rotor blades need to be packed carefully, as even the smallest damages may
force the replacement of the complete system.
WARNING
The rotor system must be removed and disassembled for road transport. When
handled incorrectly the rotor system can be damaged irreparably. If undetected
this may have catastrophic consequences.
CAUTION
When wrapping make sure that the bubble or stretch wrap does not cover the
painted surface directly. Put a soft layer in between for damage protection and
let plastic components breathe. Do not expose wrapped gyroplane or parts to
sun radiation or heat in order to avoid paint damage.
8.17 Repairs
IMPORTANT NOTE
Repairs may only be executed by properly licenced aircraft engineers, and in
strict compliance with maintenance and repair instructions.
