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TERCEL
PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
Chapter 3
Emergency Procedures
3.2.2
During Flight
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If you have the sufficient height, attempt to start the engine in flight
(subsection 3.3).
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If your height is too low, or attempts to restart the engine have not
succeeded, perform an emergency landing (subsection 3.6).
3.3 Starting the Engine in Flight
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Adopt the gliding attitude.
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Make sure all the switches are in the appropriate position - the master
switch and the magnetos are ON.
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To start the engine, set the throttle lever to the idle position.
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Activate the starter.
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After starting the engine, boost the throttle gradually.
3.4 Smoke or Fire
3.4.1 During Taxiing
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Reset the throttle lever to the idle position.
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Close fuel shut-off valve.
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Deactivate the magnetos and the master switch (red key).
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Vacate the gyrocopter as fast as possible.
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If available, use a fire extinguisher.
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