Calidus
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 3-14
Freeze:
Propeller pitch does not react to pilot input, engine RPM does not change while propeller
pitch control is activated. Proceed according to the following table:
Before take off Do not take-off
During take-off and climb Try to keep climbing to a safe altitude,
return to the airfield and land. If the aircraft
does not climb, maintain altitude and to
return in a flat curve.
During cruise flight Depending on the prop position, it should
be possible to find a speed and RPM to
continue the flight to the next possible
landing area. Depending on the prop
position your descent will look different
and a go around is probably not possible.
During descent Depending on the prop position (in case of
cruise), your descent will look different and
a go around will probably not be possible.
During landing Continue approach as planned. If the prop
changes to cruise and the landing looks
too long, keep in mind to cut the engine.
3.21 Alternative Method of Engine Shut-down
If the engine continues running after the magnetos have been switched off use one of the
following alternative methods:
Hold throttle lever in IDLE position firmly while overstretching the cable ends of the
carburettor control cables with the other hand.
Alternatively
Engage full choke, wait a few seconds and open the throttle suddenly. This normally chokes
the engine and causes it to stop
Alternatively – only ROTAX 914
Turn master switch to off to deactivate both primary and secondary electrical fuel pump. The
engine will starve after approximately 30 – 60 seconds.
3.22 Emergency exit after an aircraft roll over
.
An accident (especially in the take-off phase) can result in the aircraft rolling onto its side,
such that there is difficulty opening the canopy in the normal manner.
If a rapid exit is required, and help not available, then the fastest exit is through the canopy.
An impact hammer is provided. If the canopy is already cracked and damaged from the
impact, use the hammer and hands (protected if practical) to break a hole in the canopy
using the cracks as a start point, and exit.
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