AVIATION
Artur Trendak
FLIGHT MANUAL
Manoeuvring, Temporary Operation and Maintenance
Chapter 8
Page 8-2
Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN
Edition 1
21 Aug 2014
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8.1
Introduction
Chapter 8 contains procedures for proper manoeuvring on the ground and the operation of
the gyrocopter as recommended by the manufacturer. It also specifies certain requirements
concerning maintenance and operation which must be met if the gyrocopter is to retain its
performance and reliability. It is sensible to comply with the planned schedule of lubrication and
preventive maintenance adapted to encountered climatic and flight conditions.
8.2
Periodic Inspection of the Gyrocopter
Activities done within periodic inspection and the frequency of conducting them are defined
in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual of the gyrocopter. Regardless of periodic inspection, the
gyrocopter must be subjected to inspections required by the appropriate Aviation Authority to
extend the validity of the authorization to perform flights. Required work within periodic
inspection of the driving unit and accessories are defined in appropriate instructions and manuals.
The owner/user is responsible for the operation of the gyrocopter, who must guarantee that
all the operation will be performed by authorized personnel.
8.3
Repairs and Modifications
Any repairs and modifications of the structure can only be made by authorized personnel and
in an agreement with the gyrocopter manufacturer.
NOTE:
Before making any
modifications
to the gyrocopter
contact the appropriate aviation authority to make sure
the planned modification does not undermine the airworthiness.
After making reparations or modifications, weigh the empty gyrocopter and specify its
position of the centre of gravity and enter the details in the table in subsection 6.4 of this manual.
8.4
Manoeuvring on the Ground, Road Transport
When transporting or moving the gyrocopter, the control stick should always be immobilized
with a strap.
For road transport (on a trailer, in a container), detach the rotor (see subsection 3.1.2) and fix
the gyrocopter to the base by the landing gear legs.
Moving the gyrocopter on the ground should be performed with great caution by using a
forked drawbar grappled by the front wheel axle or a rope grappled by the front leg.
When parking with the rotor installed, tie the rotor to the fuselage by means of turnbuckles
with pockets fitted on the blade tips or by using two straps.
