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Pilot Operating Handbook

Cavalon Pro

SECTION 7

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro

Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 12 04 2015

7-i

CONTENTS

7.1

Introduction.................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2

Airframe and Undercarriage...........................................................................7-1

7.3

Doors, Windows and Exits.............................................................................7-1

7.4

Fuel System ..................................................................................................7-2

7.5

Pneumatic System.........................................................................................7-3

7.6

Power Plant...................................................................................................7-4

7.7

Propeller........................................................................................................ 7-4

7.8

Rotor System................................................................................................. 7-5

7.9

Vibration Damping .........................................................................................7-5

7.10

Flight Controls ...............................................................................................7-5

7.11

Electrical System...........................................................................................7-8

7.12

Lighting System........................................................................................... 7-10

7.13

Instrument Panel .........................................................................................7-10

7.14

Instrument panel lighting..............................................................................7-13

7.15

Intercom ...................................................................................................... 7-13

7.16

Pitot Static ................................................................................................... 7-13

7.17

Indicators and Sensors................................................................................ 7-14

7.18

Seats and Seatbelts .................................................................................... 7-14

7.19

Stowage Capacity........................................................................................ 7-14

7.20

Fire-warning system .................................................................................... 7-14

7.21

Fire Extinguisher System.............................................................................7-15

Summary of Contents for Cavalon Pro

Page 1: ...RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016 Pre pages 1 Pilot Operating Handbook for Gyroplane Cavalon Pro Document number RSUK0334...

Page 2: ...registered trademarks of AutoGyro AG registered in Germany and other countries Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party...

Page 3: ..._______________________________ ______________________________________________ Owner ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________...

Page 4: ...RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016 Pre pages 4 Applicability This manual is applicable for Cavalon Pro models only...

Page 5: ...added P1 4 para 1 9 P7 5 para 7 8 Vertical CG limit increased to 940 page 2 7 para 2 7 2 Red indicates heating failure added to pitot heat Page 3 11 para 3 9 7 Page 2 5 para 2 6 oil temperature note...

Page 6: ...2 5 Rotor Speed Limitations and Instrument Markings 2 4 2 6 Power Plant Limitations and Instrument Markings 2 5 2 7 Weight and Balance 2 7 2 8 Flight Crew 2 8 2 9 Kinds of Operation 2 8 2 10 Fuel 2 9...

Page 7: ...12 4 16 After Landing 4 12 4 17 Engine Shut down 4 13 4 18 Parking 4 13 4 19 Special Procedure Short Field Take off 4 14 4 20 Special Procedure Slow Speed Sink and Recovery 4 14 4 21 Flight with Door...

Page 8: ...s 7 14 7 18 Seats and Seatbelts 7 14 7 19 Stowage Capacity 7 14 7 20 Fire warning system 7 14 7 21 Fire Extinguisher System 7 15 7 22 Electrical circuit protection 7 15 7 23 Avionics 7 17 SECTION 8 HA...

Page 9: ...2 10 4 Do Not Push the Envelope and Remain Easy On the Controls 10 2 10 5 Strobe Lights On For Your Own and Other s Safety 10 2 10 6 Propellers and Rotors Can Be Extremely Dangerous 10 2 10 7 Power L...

Page 10: ...3 2016 9 2 1 to 2 1 0 12 04 2015 2 1 to 2 12 1 0 16 03 2016 9 3 1 to 2 1 0 12 04 2015 3 1 to 3 11 1 0 16 03 2016 9 4 1 to 2 1 0 12 04 2015 4 1 to 4 16 1 0 12 04 2015 9 5 1 to 2 1 0 12 04 2015 5 1 to 5...

Page 11: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro Table of Contents List of Effective Pages RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 Index LOEP 6 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 12: ...16 1 i CONTENTS 1 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 Certification 1 1 1 3 Performance Data and Operating Procedures 1 1 1 4 Definition of Terms 1 2 1 5 Important Note 1 2 1 6 Three view of the Cavalon Pro 1 3 1...

Page 13: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 1 GENERAL RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 16 03 2016 1 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 14: ...edures and limitations provided in this manual It is the owner s operator s responsibility to have this gyroplane registered and insured according to country specific regulations The aircraft owner op...

Page 15: ...t of the appropriate procedure or condition could result in damage to or destruction of equipment NOTE A note stresses the attention for a special circumstance which is essential to emphasize 1 5 Impo...

Page 16: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 1 GENERAL RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016 1 3 1 6 Three view of the Cavalon Pro...

Page 17: ...tor Rotor head controlled with push pull control cables Rudder controlled with cables Rudder and stabilizer surfaces made of GRP CRP 1 8 Technical Data Length 4 73 m Width 1 77 m Height 2 77 m Empty w...

Page 18: ...s 2 electrical fuel pumps Electronic dual ignition Propeller speed reduction unit engine mount assembly Electric starter 12V 0 6kW Air intake system exhaust system 1 11 Propeller Woodcomp sro KW 31 3...

Page 19: ...r Head Temperature CRP Carbon Reinforced Plastic CSP Constant Speed Propeller DA Density Altitude DOM Date of Manufacture DULV Deutscher UltraLeichtflugVerband e V Empty Wt Empty Weight of the gyropla...

Page 20: ...True AirSpeed calibrated airspeed corrected for air density TCU Turbo Control Unit engine TOC Table Of Contents TOP Take Off Power VA Design manoeuvring speed VB Design speed for maximum gust intensi...

Page 21: ...trument Markings 2 4 2 6 Power Plant Limitations and Instrument Markings 2 5 2 7 Weight and Balance 2 7 2 7 1 Weight Limits 2 7 2 7 2 Centre of Gravity CG Limits 2 7 2 7 3 Demonstrated Structural Load...

Page 22: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 16 03 2016 2 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 23: ...lanes Without a valid license the gyroplane must not be operated WARNING During the entire flight adequate rotor loading must be maintained Do not perform any manoeuvres resulting in the sensation of...

Page 24: ...reat care to ensure the parts are of appropriate quality it is impossible to guarantee that a failure cannot occur and pilot operators must consider this in their flight planning The Cavalon Pro utili...

Page 25: ...at max power Take care to monitor the engine rpm gauge WARNING Do not consider flying in the likelihood of severe weather Thunderstorms may develop rapidly with the risk of heavy precipitation or hail...

Page 26: ...ust never be exceeded WARNING Depending on installed optional equipment VNE may be lower Supplemental information in SECTION 9 must be respected WARNING Sudden or large control input in pitch must be...

Page 27: ...Temperature Marking Maximum oil temperature Red radial 130 C Yellow arc 110 130 C Normal range Green arc 90 110 C Yellow arc 50 90 C Minimum oil temperature Red radial 50 C NOTE Oil temperature is me...

Page 28: ...16 2 6 Engine Oil Pressure Marking Maximum oil pressure Red radial 7 bar Yellow arc 5 7 bar Normal range Green arc 2 5 bar Yellow arc 0 8 2 bar Minimum oil pressure Red radial 0 8 bar Fuel pressure Ma...

Page 29: ...less than 65 kg must carry corresponding ballast during solo operation which may be located in the baggage compartment around the occupant in a form such as sheet lead under the seat cushion or secur...

Page 30: ...ccupied The LH flight controls must never be restricted by passenger or objects Passengers must be briefed 2 9 Kinds of Operation Day VFR operation is approved for all Cavalon Pro gyroplanes Night VFR...

Page 31: ...ight in icing conditions is prohibited NOTE Icing may occur even at temperatures above freezing Operation in strong gusts or wind speeds of more than 40 KIAS is prohibited 2 10 Fuel 2 10 1 Approved Fu...

Page 32: ...4 Unusable Fuel Unusable fuel quantity 3 ltr 2 11 Minimum Equipment The following equipment must be operative for flight under Day VFR Air speed indicator Altimeter Magnetic Compass Side slip indicat...

Page 33: ...03 2016 2 11 Gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator Aspen EFD1000 PFD Gyroscopic direction indicator Aspen EFD1000 PFD Vertical speed indicator Secondary pressure altitude indicator Aspen EFD1000 PFD Cl...

Page 34: ...an aircraft not equipped for Night VFR flight OPERATING LIMITATIONS Aerobatic Limitations Aerobatic manoeuvres are prohibited Manoeuvres involving a deliberate reduction in normal g shall be avoided...

Page 35: ...uvres involving a deliberate reduction in normal g shall be avoided CG Range Limits Gyroplane refer to Pilots Handbook data Airspeed Limitations Maximum Indicated Airspeed Vne 87kts 100mph Other Limit...

Page 36: ...RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016 2 14 At each storage compartment behind seats At fuel filler cap At oil filler access panel At fuel shut off valve RED Or At both stati...

Page 37: ...to the instrument panel or marked rotor brake interlock release GPS placard where a GPS Ipad or equivalent device is fitted Placard may be a different shape Pre rotator rotor brake interlock release D...

Page 38: ...attempt to reset once if essential for continued safe flight No Step Fire Extinguisher In the event of a cockpit fire release the clamp remove this extinguisher and use in accordance with the instruct...

Page 39: ...ation placard must be present For N 30 60 Set For E 120 150 Set For S 210 240 Set For W 300 330 Set Calibrated by Radios off or on Date EMERGENCY HAMMER This hammer is fitted in case of emergency wher...

Page 40: ...r and serial no marked on it on front of the instrument panel 3 The registration letters are placed high on the tail fin and are 60cm long 30cm high This has been accepted as best practice compliance...

Page 41: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue 2 Date 16 03 2016 2 19 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 42: ...8 5 Pitch oscillation recovery 3 6 3 8 6 Vibration 3 6 3 8 7 OTHER EQUIPMENT FAILURE 3 7 3 8 8 Door open in flight 3 8 3 9 Warning and Caution Lights 3 9 3 9 1 GEN or Low Volt Indicator Light 3 9 3 9...

Page 43: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 16 03 2016 3 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 44: ...rol using sensitive but appropriate pedal input With the rotor stick remaining aft let gyroplane decelerate Wheel brakes may be used to assist At walking speed level off rotor disc use wheel brakes an...

Page 45: ...engine off glide ratio is about 1 3 at 50 kts Depending on a possible headwind the glide may be extended by slightly increasing airspeed It is heavily recommended to practice your forced landing capa...

Page 46: ...pared for further loss of power and ultimately engine failure NOTE Carburettor icing is very unlikely with a 914F engine because the turbo pressurisation heats the air before it reaches the airbox and...

Page 47: ...tiate 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...

Page 48: ...ry controls including power and trim An immediate reduction of power and corresponding reduction in speed may be necessary to avoid pitch oscillations phugoid or other effects affecting dynamic or sta...

Page 49: ...trim aircraft nose up If unsuccessful then continue to expedited landing Note reset the circuit breaker once only iii High roll left or roll right stick load required to maintain balanced flight coin...

Page 50: ...craft Hanger damage e g twist or distortion of trailing edge Blade bent from ground handling If after a recent re assembly of the rotor that the blades and hubs are serial number matched and that the...

Page 51: ...essure gauge if there is pressure there is likely to be temperature 5 Oil temp rises above maximum other gauges normal possible very low oil level blocked radiator or thermostat Stop engine make preca...

Page 52: ...th automatic reconnection when the supply exceeds demand Required Action If any of the indicators are permanently lit switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers it is recommended to perform a pre...

Page 53: ...gine performance and be prepared for engine failure 3 9 5 Fire warning Refer to emergency procedure Smoke and Fire above The Fire Warning system works by constantly checking the resistance of a specia...

Page 54: ...cable Yellow light 105 120 C Reduce power and increase air speed Green light Below 105 C Normal operation 3 9 10 Water level The water level indicates amber when the level is below minimum 3 10 Parame...

Page 55: ...perature RBT indicators are provided for condition monitoring of the rotor bearing Both readings should be more or less equal If in stabilized conditions RBT rises suddenly above OAT have bearing insp...

Page 56: ...phalt is unavoidable approach normally with the intent of a zero speed touch down directly into wind Only if impossible to recover the aircraft from the landing area should it be manoeuvred under its...

Page 57: ...prop position your descent will look different and a go around may have reduced climb rate During descent Depending on the prop position in case of cruise your descent will look different and a go aro...

Page 58: ...6 Starting Engine 4 5 4 7 Taxi and Run up 4 7 4 8 Take off Procedure 4 8 4 9 Take off Run 4 9 4 10 Climb 4 10 4 11 Cruise 4 10 4 12 Descent 4 10 4 13 Approach 4 10 4 14 Landing 4 11 4 15 Go around 4 1...

Page 59: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 4 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 60: ...ell as SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE and SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE of this manual The use of check lists as provided in this manual is mandatory for a safe operation 4 3 Daily or Pre flight Checks All dail...

Page 61: ...ow ice if any Removed Documents Check complete Exterior check Station 1 engine RH side Open upper engine cowling Before turning prop MAG switches Check OFF Engine oil level Check Dip stick and oil cap...

Page 62: ...ck Wheel spat and attachment Check Main gear spring spar attachment Check Main gear spring spar No cracks NAV light Check Strobe light Check Anti collision beacon Check Mast vibration decoupling eleme...

Page 63: ...ressure and slip mark Visual check Brake disc attachment 4 bolts and wheel attachment Check Wheel spat and attachment Check Main gear spring spar attachment Check Main gear spring spar No cracks NAV l...

Page 64: ...ded mounting points Normally this baggage is restrained by the vertical tapering of the stowage area It is the pilots responsibility to ensure any item stowed behind the seats or anywhere else in the...

Page 65: ...ke 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 se...

Page 66: ...d resides on throttle brake Functional check VPP execute see 9 1 4 3 Electronic Primary Flight display Observe that gyrocompass matches magnetic compass and that other indications are normal Throttle...

Page 67: ...sec to 200 R RPM max 220 R RPM Release pre rotator button Gently move control stick fully aft stick travel 1 sec In a strong headwind be prepared to stop movement before nose wheel rises Release wheel...

Page 68: ...therwise abort take off Minimize lateral drift by applying appropriate lateral control stick input into cross wind direction Maintain directional control i e runway alignment with sensitive pedal inpu...

Page 69: ...maximum continuous power range Adjust trim CSP VPP With a variable pitch propeller installed refer to the respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power setting and handling proced...

Page 70: ...he throttle to maintain the desired approach speed reducing the throttle to closed or other appropriate power setting for the conditions in preparation for the flare Initiate round out to reduce sink...

Page 71: ...pressure gauge Taxi carefully preferably not above walking speed and mind high centre of gravity when taking turns Turn off the underbody landing light when practical to reduce electrical current dra...

Page 72: ...ngine 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 NOT...

Page 73: ...ick remains fully aft until nose wheel rises Nose wheel held tight above surface and minimum side drift until lift off No over controlling that would result in the nose swinging up and down VY climb w...

Page 74: ...oplane is sometimes perceived as unpleasant although it meets the same or sometimes more stringent noise emission requirements This effect can be attributed to the pusher concept where the propeller i...

Page 75: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 4 16 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 76: ...Airspeed Correction 5 1 5 3 Height Velocity Diagram 5 1 5 4 Speeds 5 3 5 5 Rate of Climb 5 3 5 6 Take off and Landing Data 5 3 5 7 Influence on Take off Distance and Climb Rate 5 4 5 8 Sink Rate and G...

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Page 78: ...on performance 5 1 Demonstrated Operating Temperature Satisfactory engine cooling has been demonstrated at outside air temperatures up to 40 C 5 2 Airspeed Correction During flight test the indicated...

Page 79: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 5 2...

Page 80: ...ed above 50 55KIAS builds energy in the rotor that results in a long floating landing Approach speed at 45KIAS results in a very short landing roll and below 45KIAS requires increasing skill especiall...

Page 81: ...luence on Take off Distance and Climb Rate All flight performance figures presented in this chapter are based on standard atmospheric conditions in sea level Depending on actual temperature and pressu...

Page 82: ...Pro SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 5 5 Example Given Outside Air Temperature 28 C and Pressure Altitude 3500 ft Result 88 increase in take off dist...

Page 83: ...00 m or 0 5 nautical miles for each 1000 ft 5 9 Additional Performance Data 5 9 1 Fuel Flow The following fuel flow figures are provided as estimates and do not constitute certified performance Exact...

Page 84: ...d if operating in wet conditions that the screen is kept very clean such that rain tends to run off If practical wipe before take off commences As airspeed increases the rain runs off either side of t...

Page 85: ...ro SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 6 i CONTENTS 6 1 General 6 1 6 2 Weight and Balance Record 6 1 6 3 Compliance with Weight and Balance 6 1...

Page 86: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 6 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 87: ...e with weight and balance is provided if the gyroplane is loaded within the individual weight limitations for each station as provided in SECTION 2 of this manual and the maximum allowable cockpit loa...

Page 88: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 6 2 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 89: ...7 5 Pneumatic System 7 3 7 6 Power Plant 7 4 7 7 Propeller 7 4 7 8 Rotor System 7 5 7 9 Vibration Damping 7 5 7 10 Flight Controls 7 5 7 11 Electrical System 7 8 7 12 Lighting System 7 10 7 13 Instru...

Page 90: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 7 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 91: ...re mounted to the ends of the spring spar which is made from GRP The spar is designed to absorb even higher than normal landing loads in case of a hard landing or crash WARNING Cavalon Pro is only sup...

Page 92: ...eft hand side of the gyroplane In order to open the filler cap lift then turn the flap and pull out Reverse to close cap The tanks are installed behind the seats and have a combined usable capacity of...

Page 93: ...tic mode selector in BRAKE position the operation of the pneumatic trim actuator is reversed so that increased pressure causes the actuator to push the rotor head up or level and presses a brake pad a...

Page 94: ...y ram air cooled cylinders and liquid cooled cylinder heads Therefore cylinder head temperature CHT indication in the cockpit corresponds to water temperature or on later engines a direct reading of C...

Page 95: ...nodised spacers instead of black The teeter bolt runs in a long Teflon coated bushing in the teeter block main bearing action as well as two shorter bushings in the teeter tower emergency bearing acti...

Page 96: ...dals are interconnected The nose wheel steering is directly linked to pedal rudder control input by redirected cables Both pairs of pedals can be adjusted to suit different leg lengths A shorter adjus...

Page 97: ...he centre panel Throttle control 1 is conventional with IDLE in aft or pulled and full throttle in most forward position With the ROTAX 914F engine the boost range is entered by overcoming a small res...

Page 98: ...ir conditioning system 4 All controls are labelled correspondingly by en graved text and symbols on the cover plate 7 11 Electrical System The 12V DC electrical system consists of an engine internal e...

Page 99: ...g automatically disconnected when the voltage falls below the LOW VOLT relay threshold Warning High electrical load in flight with low engine rpm may reduce the ability of the charging circuit to repl...

Page 100: ...only permitted as an unapproved GPS or as an Electronic Flight Bag EFB An EFB means that the Ipad may be loaded with the aircraft manuals and associated documentation Use of information displayed as...

Page 101: ...nstalled 23 Lateral trim indicator 8 Clock 24 Warning and Caution Panel 9 Trim brake pressure gauge 25 Manifold pressure gauge if inst 10 Master starter switch 26 Air speed indicator 11 MAG switches 2...

Page 102: ...eumatic mode selector 7 Hour meter 26 MAG switches 8 Circuit Breaker Panel 27 Trim brake pressure gauge 9 Switches avionic and 2nd fuel pump 28 12V power receptacle 10 Switches options 29 Master start...

Page 103: ...rev A and also carries FAA and ETSO approvals It may only be installed and maintained in line with the Aspen manual 900 00014 001 Refer to this manual for all aspects of use The RSM Remote Sensing Mod...

Page 104: ...uckled and tight when flying with the left hand seat unoccupied 7 19 Stowage Capacity A storage area is located behind each seat with a maximum capacity of 10 kg each 7 20 Fire warning system The Cava...

Page 105: ...the starter solenoid from the battery The supply continues then through the 40amp fuse to the cabin Bolt in strip type MTA S p A Midival range 40A rating Engine bay fuse box left side within inner fir...

Page 106: ...tor 25A Charging circuit from regulator to battery aircraft supply MTA S p A Midival range 25A rating Engine bay fuse box left side within inner firewall Starter 100A Primary supply from battery to st...

Page 107: ...chosen function correctly before flight and refer to the radio s User Manual The radio EASA approval number is EASA 21O 0193 Transponder Option fit is a Funkwerk TRT800H Mode S transponder The antenna...

Page 108: ...vel 8 iv 8 8 Tyres and Tyre Pressure 8 iv 8 9 Lubrication and Greasing 8 iv 8 10 Replenishing of Fluids 8 v 8 10 1 Engine oil 8 v 8 10 2 Engine coolant 8 v 8 11 Engine Air Filter 8 v 8 12 Propeller 8...

Page 109: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 8 HANDLING MAINTENANCE RotorSport _POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 8 ii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 110: ...urrent 100 hrs 12 months whatever occurs first 100 hrs inspection 1500 hrs 5 yrs Supplemental inspection For engine maintenance and overhaul refer to the engine manufacturer s manual Rotax Aircraft En...

Page 111: ...or more often if environmental conditions dictate In order to protect the gyroplane against dirt dust bird soil and sunlight the aircraft should be covered with a light plastic tarpaulin or cloth Cov...

Page 112: ...d read level Markings are available per 10 litres Wipe and return dip stick to its holder 8 6 Checking of Engine Oil Level Before attempting to check the engine oil level double check that both magnet...

Page 113: ...wheel tyre is a Tost Aero 400 8 If flying in the winter with a frozen over or snow covered runway it is advisable to remove the wheel spats in order to avoid their damage and snow build up inside the...

Page 114: ...ll noticeably decrease its efficiency resulting in a negative effect on both aircraft performance and noise emission Use either pure water or add mild cleaning additives Let contamination soak then re...

Page 115: ...for oil and cooling agent may not be reached This can be compensated by taping some portion of the coolers Monitor all engine temperatures closely after having the coolers taped and modify if necessa...

Page 116: ...he position of the shim washers 2 Their thicknesses may differ and it is essential that they are reinstalled on the correct side They are marked with dots to identify the correct side 6 Remove the rot...

Page 117: ...surface or stands to support the rotor at approximately 2 m from the hub 2 Loosen locknuts 6 on the first blade by counter holding the corresponding bolt head to prevent it from turning inside the bl...

Page 118: ...el ground by engaging parking brake adjust the rotor head or teeter tower corresponding to 30deg from fore aft and pressurize the rotor brake up to maximum Secure a step ladder to the right side of th...

Page 119: ...ensioned 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...

Page 120: ...te 12 04 2015 8 xi SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIST OF SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 9 1 Variable Pitch Propeller Woodcomp KW 31 9 1 9 2 External Lights 9 15 9 3 GPS Moving Map Systems 9 1...

Page 121: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 9 SUPPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS RotorSport _POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 8 xii INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 122: ...er Function In this propeller the pitch change is obtained by rotating each blade in bearings at its root An electrical gear motor mounted in the propeller hub drives a central boss which rotates the...

Page 123: ...ecessary according to the current flight mode Full FINE setting MIN pitch is always used for certain flight regimes but any intermediate setting up to COARSE MAX pitch may be selected at the pilots di...

Page 124: ...chosen to coincide with those in the Woodcomp KW 31 User Manual UM 05 EN Green LED1 min propeller pitch reached Amber indicator LED2 max propeller pitch reached manual and automatic modes manual and...

Page 125: ...from Constant Speed mode by pulling the switch 8 out of detent towards the pilot and selecting the Manual position Use switch 10 to control propeller pitch manually RPM INC propeller pitch is decreas...

Page 126: ...along with pre set rpm value for TAKE OFF Alternatively preset CRUISE rpm may be activated by pressing switch 10 to the lower position RPM DEC and holding for 2 seconds engine rpm is indicated on the...

Page 127: ...Then press switch 9 for two seconds to highlight Done Then move switch 8 to Constant speed mode Done will stay displayed After two more seconds the device s menus may be browsed by use of the rotary...

Page 128: ...warning and limit values in the conventional colours 9 1 9 Circuit protection The propeller controller is supplied from the propeller power supply C B F5 16A Manually pulling this circuit breaker to t...

Page 129: ...IN pitch flashes engine RPM increases Keep toggle pushed up until end position is reached status indicator MIN pitch steady on To manually adjust the propeller to a COARSER setting use the following p...

Page 130: ...fine from the previous inspection Run up and power checks For the engine run up the propeller pitch should be kept at MIN pitch Make sure the brakes are applied Take off For take off keep the propell...

Page 131: ...evel level out and adjust the throttle to the desired power level manifold pressure Using the central knob set the desired cruise rpm Any change of set speed by turning the knob 9 changes the pre set...

Page 132: ...lfunction Care must be taken to set an appropriate rpm for the flight conditions and if at fine pitch do not descend at more than 70KIAS to prevent engine overspeed Coping with a propeller pitch fluct...

Page 133: ...oubt make a precautionary landing Note that fully fine could result in engine speed over run if taken to max power in level or descending flight Set engine 5000rpm maximum at 70KIAS 3 Propeller will n...

Page 134: ...or lamps Probable cause controller failure or circuit breaker tripped 16A Maintain aircraft speed and propeller pitch at around 70KIAS to prevent engine over speed 9 16A circuit breaker trips reset on...

Page 135: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 9 1 Variable Pitch Propeller RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 9 14 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 136: ...ollision beacons Strobe for strobe lights Nav for navigation lights Note Due to their small silhouette gyroplanes are easily overlooked especially if approached directly from behind such as on approac...

Page 137: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 9 2 External Lights RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 9 16 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 138: ...t At the point of compiling this manual only the Ipad mounted on the left panel and powered from the aircraft electrical system is permitted to be fitted for flight NOTE Any moving map system is to be...

Page 139: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon SECTION 9 3 GPS Map Systems RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Pro Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 9 18 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 140: ...0 if transponder is installed and to make an emergency call When on ground inform ATC any nearby tower or any station via 121 5 MHz or mobile phone about the emergency if still possible 9 4 4 Normal P...

Page 141: ...passengers type of emergency The 406 MHz message is transmitted to the COSPAS SARSAT satellites and is downloaded to one of the 64 ground stations The aircraft is located by Doppler effect by the LEO...

Page 142: ...rs 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...

Page 143: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon SECTION 9 5 Removal Installation of Doors RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 9 22 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 144: ...General Depending on customer s configuration the gyroplane can be equipped with optional flight instructor throttle lever The instructor throttle lever allows an ergonomic left handed throttle contr...

Page 145: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Cavalon Pro SECTION 9 6 Instructor Throttle Lever RotorSport_POH_Cavalon Revision 1 0 Issue Date 12 04 2015 9 24 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 146: ...he Controls 10 2 10 5 Strobe Lights On For Your Own and Other s Safety 10 2 10 6 Propellers and Rotors Can Be Extremely Dangerous 10 2 10 7 Power Lines and Cables Are Deadly 10 2 10 8 Loss of Visibili...

Page 147: ...in order to maintain aerodynamic alignment and to compensate for power induced yaw couplings by anticipation as a conditioned reflex A note to training facilities and flight instructors Due to their r...

Page 148: ...aircraft as you will easily be struck by the propeller in case of a brake failure or an operating error Be sure ground personnel or onlookers don t walk into the propeller or main rotor Mind the spinn...

Page 149: ...surface interferes with normal depth perception and may cause a pilot to misjudge his height above the water MAINTAIN SAFETY ALTITUDE AT ALL TIMES 10 11 Conversion Pilots Constitute High Risk When Fl...

Page 150: ...ts occur because individuals other than the pilot are allowed to manipulate the controls without being properly prepared or trained If a student begins to lose control of the aircraft an experienced f...

Page 151: ...APPENDIX 3 Incident Reporting Form Incident Reporting 11 0 APPENDIX LIST OF APPENDICES Operator Registration Form Incident Reporting Form...

Page 152: ...ll not be automatically updated which may lead to unsafe flight or an un airworthy aircraft Return this form to RotorSport Sales and Service Ltd Poplar Farm Prolley Moor Wentnor Bishops Castle Shropsh...

Page 153: ...APPENDIX 3 Incident Reporting Form Incident Reporting INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 154: ...ied back to the customer s The information given is stored on a computer and is only used within RotorSport for the above purpose Return this form to RotorSport Sales and Service Ltd Poplar Farm Proll...

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