Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 12 04 2015
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Note LOW VOLT flashing briefly
Note BOOST WARN light and BOOST CAUTION light ON for about 2
seconds and buzz of electrical fuel pump.
Second fuel pump (Pump 2) ........................................................................ ON
Note (increased) fuel pump buzz.
Variable pitch propeller ............................................................................. FINE
ACL / Strobe ................................................................................................ ON
Both MAG switches ...................................................................................... ON
Propeller and area ...................................................................................“Clear”
Starter (with right hand, left hand on throttle/brake) ............................... Engage
Hold starter until engine fires, but for a maximum of 10 seconds. Generally
the engine fires immediately. In case of an unsuccessful starting attempt
check all preconditions. Wait at least 20 seconds to allow cooling of battery
and starter motor before repeated activation.
Oil pressure.....................................................................................min. 1.5 bar
Second fuel pump (Pump 2) (Confirms function of P1) ............................... OFF
When switching fuel pumps on and off, watch the fuel pressure gauge to ensure that
the needle deflects to show the pressure change.
Avionics/Radio/Intercom ............................................................................... ON
Choke......................................................................................slowly disengage
WARNING
Never attempt to start the engine until the area around the propeller is
completely clear of any persons or objects.
