AutoGyro Calidus - Power Plant System Details

Pilot Operating Handbook
Calidus
SECTION 7
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 7-5
7.6 Power Plant
Engine
There are two engine variants available, being the ROTAX 912 ULS normally aspirated
reciprocating engine and the ROTAX 914 UL turbo charged version. Both engine types are
4 cylinder, horizontally opposed, 4 stroke engines featuring
 Liquid cooled cylinder heads
 Ram air cooled cylinders
 Dry sump forced lubrication
 Dual breaker-less capacitor discharge ignition
 2 constant depression carburettors
 Hydraulic tappets
 Electric starter
 Generator (Alternator)
 Reduction gearbox with integrated shock absorber and overload clutch
The ROTAX 912 ULS engine provides a maximum take-off power of 100 horse power while
the turbo charged version offers a maximum take-off power of 115 horse power. For
technical details refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual.
Oil system
The oil reservoir with dipstick is accessed through a cover on the right hand side of the
fuselage. The cover is held by 3 cam lock fasteners (either butterfly or cross head type)
which can be locked or unlocked by a quarter turn. The type of lubrication system requires a
special procedure for accurate oil level checking and to prevent overfilling, which is
described in SECTION 8 of this manual.
Oil tank access panel Access panel removed (early aircraft shown)