Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
4-3
Station 3
(keel tube and propeller)
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Forward keel tube protection pad......................................... No excessive wear
Propeller condition and cleanliness .......................................................... Check
Propeller leading edge and tips........................................................No damage
Spinner (if installed) .................................................................. Tight, no cracks
CSP/VPP propeller (if installed) ............................................................... Check
Station 4
(engine, LH side)
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Engine frame rear side / welded joints ...................... No cracks, no deformation
Oil cooler and hoses .............................................. Clean, no leaks, fittings tight
Exhaust system ...........................................................No cracks, no looseness
Lower engine cowling ............................. Properly installed, all fasteners locked
Coolant radiator and hoses, and electric fan ......... Clean, no leaks, fittings tight
General inspection of engine bay interior ......................... All equipment secure
Close upper engine cowling
Station 5
(main gear spring spar, LH)
LH Main wheel tyre .................................................................................. Check
Air pressure and slip mark ............................................................. Visual check
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Brake, disc attachment (4 bolts) and wheel attachment............................ Check
Wheel spat and attachment ..................................................................... Check
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Main gear spring spar attachment............................................................ Check
Main gear spring spar ........................................................................ No cracks
Vibration decoupling element attachment (2x).......................................... Check
Rotor flight control............................................... No excessive play and secure
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Teeter bolt (bolt end)........................................................................Free to turn
Teeter bolt (nut end) ................................................................Split pin installed
Station 6
(passenger station, LH side)
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LH control stick .................................................................... Secure or removed
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Tilting control stick (optional)........................... Pins fit tightly, check secure wire
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Monocoque structure condition ................................................................ Check
Seat belts................................................................................................ Secure
Door hinge/s ................... Quick pin installed (or nylocs/safety clips) and secure
Door window ........................................................................... Check, no cracks
Static port ................................................................................. Clean and open