Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Revision 1.0 – Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016
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Smoke and Fire
Indications of smoke should be treated in the same way as a fire.
NOTE
The fire warning system will illuminate a RED flashing warning lamp on the
panel when the special cable in the engine bay has melted due to the effect of
high temperatures (fire). This lamp shows solid red when a fault is detected.
In case of fire the following action is recommended:
Smoke or fire on ground
Both magnetos OFF and master switch OFF to shut-down engine and fuel pumps
If safe to do so, operate the fire extinguisher (see below notes)
Evacuate aircraft
Close fuel shut-off valve
Extinguish fire and have damage inspected
Fire in flight
Open ventilation for fresh air
If safe to do so, operate the fire extinguisher (see below)
Initiate an emergency landing
Initiate emergency call, if time and situation permits
As soon as a power-off landing can be assured, shut down engine by switching
magnetos OFF and master switch OFF
Continue procedure as described in “Engine Failure” and “Smoke or fire on ground”
The Cavalon Pro gyroplane has an in-built Halon gas fire extinguisher system that may
be used in two ways:
By removing the safety clip then depressing the trigger handle with the
extinguisher still fitted on its mounting bracket, extinguishing agent is discharged
through pipes into the equipment compartment and engine bay behind the cockpit
By releasing the extinguisher from its mounting bracket then removing the safety
clip the extinguisher may be used as a hand-held device. If directed inside the
cockpit, ensure adequate ventilation to avoid the risk of asphysxia.
If the extinguisher is discharged, even partially, it must be replaced.
NOTE
Clear instructions for use of the extinguisher are printed on the extinguisher
bottle, and on a placard adjacent to the bottle. Read them before use!