AVIATION
Artur Trendak
FLIGHT MANUAL
Normal Procedures
Chapter 4
Edition 1
21 Aug 2014
Change no.:
Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN
Page 4-7
4.4
Before Starting the Engine
If the engine is cold, all the oil drains to the bottom of the engine so oil has to be moved
around the engine. In order to do it perform as follows:
x
make sure the magnetos are deactivated;
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the throttle is on idle;
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brake set;
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rotate the propeller manually anti-clockwise until you hear the first burbin from the oil
tank;
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perform 10 more rotations to fully remove the air from the oil circulation;
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from the cockpit: (check propeller area clear, magnetos off) activate the starter for a
maximum of 10 seconds, checking the value of oil pressure - it should indicate minimum
1 bar;
x
if the pressure is too low, repeat the previous operations if not helps, contact AAT
certified gyrocopter mechanic.
4.5
Starting the Engine
CAUTION!
Only qualified personnel can start the engine.
x
Block the control stick with strap in the extreme front position.
x
Activate the master switch.
x
Activate the electric fuel pump.
x
Set the throttle (the black lever) in the idle position (entirely backwards).
x
Activate both magnetos (upwards).
x
Make sure all the other electronic switches and instruments are deactivated.
x
Make sure the wheel brakes are activated.
x
Pull the choke lever (blue) if necessary (depending on air temperature). To start the cold
engine, use full choke and the throttle in the maximum position; otherwise choke does not
operate properly. When the engine is warm do not use choke.
x
Call
“
Propeller clear
”
x
Press the starter button (max 10 seconds).
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After starting the engine all the necessary devices can be activated.
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Deactivate choke.
x
Warm up the engine at about 2000 rpm, next at 2500 rpm until the oil temperature in the
engine reaches 50
°
C.
