AUTO GYRO CAVALON - Before Boarding

Flight Manual
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
RSUK0287_POH_Cavalon Revision 2, Issue Date 24.06.2015 4-4
Station 7 (engine, LH side)
ʘ Engine frame rear side / welded joints ...................... No cracks, no deformation
Oil cooler and hoses.............................................. Clean, no leaks, fittings tight
Exhaust system ..................................................................................No cracks
Lower engine cowling ............................. Properly installed, all fasteners locked
Close upper engine cowling
Station 8 (main gear spring spar, LH)
LH Main wheel running surface................................................................ Check
Air pressure and slip mark ..............................................................Visual check
ʘ Brake, disc attachment (4 bolts) and wheel attachment ........................... Check
Wheel spat and attachment ..................................................................... Check
ʘ Main gear spring spar attachment............................................................ Check
Main gear spring spar.........................................................................No cracks
Vibration decoupling element attachment (2x) ......................................... Check
Rotor flight control ...............................................No excessive play and secure
ʘ Teeter bolt (bolt end) ....................................................................... Free to turn
Teeter bolt (nut end) ................................................................ Split pin installed
Station 9 (passenger station, LH side)
ʘ LH control stick.................................................................... Secure or removed
ʘ Monocoque structure condition................................................................ Check
Seat belts ............................................................................. Fastened and tight
Door hinge/s................... Quick pin installed (or nylocks/safety clips), no cracks
Door window........................................................................... Check, no cracks
Static port ................................................................................. Clean and open
Rotor lash bag ................................................................................. As required
4.4 Before Boarding
Fuel level and fuel cap................................ Check sufficient qty and cap secure
Passenger station:
Passenger ............................................................................Briefed and secure
Loose objects ..................................................................................... Removed
Items in storage compartment ................................................................ Secure
Seat belts ............................................................................. Fastened and tight
Door ..................................................................................... Closed and locked
Rotor brake pressure ............................................ Check/set BRAKE min. 6 bar
Rotor lash bag ................................................................. Removed and stowed
Pilot station:
Loose objects ..................................................................................... Removed
Items in storage compartment ................................................................ Secure