Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 9-5
Removal/Installation of Doors
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 12 04 2015
9-21
9.5
Removal/Installation of Doors
9.5.1
General
If a flight with doors removed is desired or necessary, the following procedure for removal
and installation must be followed. Removed doors must be stored preferably free from
humidity and dust. In order to remove or install a door, a second briefed person is desirable
to assist and help to prevent any damage to the gyroplane or the door.
NOTE
For flights with doors removed see 4.21.
Removal/Installation of a door:
1.
Open door
2.
Pull gas spring off the ball joint on fuselage
3.
Lower the door, pull quick pins out of the door hinges and remove door
4.
Store door at an adequate location dry and clean
5.
Remove door seal unless secured
6.
Installation of a door: Removal procedure in reverse order
9.5.2
Limitations
See 4.21
9.5.3
Emergency Procedures
No change to standard aircraft
9.5.4
Normal Procedures
No change to standard aircraft
9.5.5
Performance
In section 5 it is noted that performance can be affected when flying with doors removed.
9.5.6
Weight and Balance
No change to standard aircraft
9.5.7
System Description
No change to standard aircraft
9.5.8
Handling and Servicing
No change to standard aircraft
