AUTO GYRO Cavalon Pro, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon Pro
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 12 04 2015 4-13
4.17 Engine Shut-down
Throttle ........................................................................................................ Idle
Parking brake................................................................................................Set
Engine cool-down ..................................................................................perform
Oil Temperature above normal range (see 2.6):
min. 2 minutes at 2000 RPM, then idle
Second fuel pump (Pump 2) ....................................................................... OFF
Avionics/Radio/Intercom/Lights (except ACL / Strobe) ................................ OFF
Both MAG switches sequentially ................................................................. OFF
ACL / Strobe, navigation and landing lights (if installed).............................. OFF
FAN ...................................................................................... activate if required
Master switch.................................................................. OFF and key removed
NOTE
For landing a suitable approach procedure has to be chosen, so the engine
cools down sufficiently during descending and later taxiing, as specified by the
engine manufacturer. The engine can be shut-off by switching off the ignition;
an engine cool-down is not needed.
NOTE
Due to the pusher engine arrangement, a ground engine cool-down is
inefficient and may be counter productive. If necessary park into wind so that
air is driven naturally into the engine bay air intakes.
NOTE
If the engine is switched off ‘hot’, for example after an approach with power and
short taxi, the engine may refuse to start for the next 15 – 20 minutes.
4.18 Parking
 Install rotor tie-down bag
 Secure gyroplane against rolling using parking brake and chocks, if parked on a
slope
 Double check to have master switched OFF and keys removed
 Install protection cover if available or appropriate
NOTE