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TERCEL
PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
Chapter 4
Normal procedures
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Loose equipment is properly secured.
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If the gyrocopter has not been flown recently and before the
next flight, make sure any reported faults that would affect the
flight have been addressed.
Glazing
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Check the overall condition and clean if necessary.
Fuselage
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Check the outside surfaces, tail beam pipes and their
mounting in the fuselage, the rotor mast and its mounting in
the fuselage and the available inside structure of the fuselage
for damage, corrosion and cracks and ensure all components
are protected and secured.
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Check the drainage and ventilation holes are not clogged.
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Check the radio antennas are not damaged and are
secured.
Tail
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Check the fixing of the vertical stabilizers to the tail beams and
the horizontal stabilizer to the vertical stabilizers.
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Check the condition of the composite surfaces of the
stabilizers and rudders for delamination, or other damage.
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Check the condition of the Bowden cables and their
connection to the control surfaces.
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Check the rudder hinges.·
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Check the tail wheels.
Undercarriage
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Check the static deflectors on the undercarriage are intact.