AutoGyro Calidus - Degradation of Engine Power and Evacuation; Smoke and Fire Procedures

Pilot Operating Handbook
Calidus
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 3-3
 As soon as the wheels contact the vegetation bring the rotor disc to level attitude to
avoid partial blade tip contact with vegetation
 Shut down engine by switching magnetos OFF and master switch OFF
3.4 Degradation of Engine Power
A gradual decay in engine RPM, accompanied by a rough running engine or even vibration
may be an indicator for carburettor icing. In this case, continue with a high power setting
and change altitude into air which is less susceptible to carburettor icing.
If the situation cannot be corrected be prepared for further loss of power and ultimately
engine failure.
NOTE
The phenomenon of carburettor icing is extremely unlikely with these engine
types. For the 912ULS installation the carburettor inlets draw warm air from
within the engine compartment. For the 914UL installation, the air is heated by
the turbocharger before entering the carburettor. Note that this arrangement
can work properly only when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
3.5 Evacuating the Aircraft
In normal circumstances occupants should never leave the aircraft while the propeller or the
rotors are turning. If abandoning the aircraft in an emergency the pilot should turn off the
engine magneto switches and turn the master switch to “OFF” if this can be done without
endangering the occupants.
If abandoning the aircraft with either the propeller and/or the rotors turning the occupants
should follow a path in line with the nose of the aircraft, to minimise the risk of being struck
by either the rotor or the propeller.
Occupants should be briefed before flight on emergency evacuation procedures, including:
 Actions to be taken in the event of a forced landing
 Operation of the seat harness
 How to open the canopy, or to break the canopy plexiglass if required (using the
emergency hammer to break the Plexiglas)
 How to safely exit and move away from the aircraft
3.6 Smoke and Fire
Indications of smoke should be treated in the same way as a fire.
NOTE
The fire warning system (in markets where fitted) will illuminate a RED flashing
warning lamp on the panel when the special cable in the engine bay has melted
due to the effect of high temperatures (fire). This lamp shows solid red when a
system fault is detected.
In case of fire the following action is recommended: