Calidus
HANDLING / MAINTENANCE
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 8-3
Use the fuel drain/water check point to check for water after refuelling.
NOTE
Do not fill to the absolute maximum in order to allow for thermal expansion of
the fuel.
8.6 Checking of Engine Oil Level
Before attempting to check the engine oil level double check that both Magnetos are
switched off. The oil level is measured with the aircraft in a level attitude and should be
between the marks on the dipstick.
Open oil tank access cover, remove oil reservoir cap and dipstick. Turn the engine by the
propeller in the correct sense of rotation until you clearly hear the oil gurgle in the tank over
several rotations.
Insert cleaned dipstick for measurement. Fill up oil according to the engine manufacturer’s
specification when required. After completion make sure the dip stick is in place and the
reservoir cap is back on securely. Install access cover.
CAUTION
Never attempt to turn the engine against its sense of rotation as this may lead
to expensive hydraulic tappet damage.
8.7 Checking of Engine Coolant Level
Between flights, the engine coolant level is checked by verifying the level in the overflow
bottle is within min. and max. markings. The coolant level can be easily seen when looking
at the transparent overflow bottle when the access cover is removed.
For additional details concerning this pre-flight check and a description of the more
comprehensive daily check procedure, refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual.
8.8 Tire Pressure
Main wheels .................................................................................. 1.8 – 2.2 bar
(if operating at 560kg take-off weight increase to 2.3 bar)
Nose wheel ................................................................................... 1.6 – 2.0 bar
(if operating at 560kg take-off weight increase to 2.2 bar)
Tyres fitted with green valve caps have been filled with nitrogen.
The mainwheels are fitted with tyre size 400/100-2Ply (with inner tube, approx. 1Kg ea) or
the heavier duty Sava 4.00-8C B13 71J 6PR TT tyres (approx. 1.6Kg ea) for operation at
560Kg MTOW.
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