Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
3-3
3.3
Landing into Trees or High Vegetation
Assume the surface of the treetops or vegetation as level
Plan touch-down and flare with minimum ground speed and minimum rate of descent
As soon as the wheels contact the vegetation bring the rotor disc to level attitude to
avoid partial blade tip contact with vegetation
Shut down engine by switching LANE switches and master switch OFF
3.4
Degradation of Engine Power
A gradual decay in engine RPM, accompanied by a rough running engine or even vibration
will not be an indicator for carburettor icing, because the 915iS engine is fuel injected and
has no carburettors.
If the cause cannot be determined and corrected, then be prepared for further loss of power
and ultimately engine failure.
3.5
Evacuating the Aircraft
In normal circumstances occupants should never leave the aircraft while the propeller or the
rotors are turning. If abandoning the aircraft in an emergency the pilot should turn off the
engine LANE switches and turn the master switch to “OFF” if this can be done without
endangering the occupants.
If abandoning the aircraft with either the propeller and/or the rotors turning the occupants
should follow a path in line with the nose of the aircraft, to minimise the risk of being struck
by either the rotor or the propeller.
Occupants should be briefed before flight on emergency evacuation procedures, including:
Actions to be taken in the event of a forced landing
Operation of the seat harness
Disconnection of any intercom leads or other connections to the aircraft
How to open the doors
How to safely exit and move away from the aircraft
3.6
Smoke and Fire
Indications of smoke should be treated in the same way as a fire.
NOTE
The fire warning system (in markets where fitted) 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
system fault is detected.
