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TERCEL
PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
4.13 Turning off the Engine
CAUTION
Every engine with a turbo-compressor must be cooled after flight.
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Allow the engine to run at a low rpm (1,650 rpm) for about 5
minutes. All the parameters must stabilize.
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Deactivate the magnetos and the master switch.
4.14 Post-flight Inspection
After flying, the pilot should perform an overall visual check of the whole
gyrocopter. Any unusual observations should be passed onto competent
personnel. Similarly, if any abnormal situations occur during flight, it is
important to inform competent personnel.
4.15 Detaching the Rotor
The rotor must be detached from the gyrocopter for transportation and in
case of longer hangar storage.
NOTE:
When detaching the rotor, you must only stand on those
areas on the fuselage assigned for this purpose!
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Make sure the wheel brakes are activated (position 1).
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Immobilize the control stick by fully tightening the strap
anchored to the floor around the control stick, so that the
rotor head disc rests on the brake.
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Remove the safety cotter pin and unscrew the nut from the
pin for rotor hub suspension in the hub (teeter bolt).
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With the help of another person holding down the rotor,
remove the pin (making sure the sleeves remain in their
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Normal procedures
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