AutoGyro Calidus - Page 73

Pilot Operating Handbook
Calidus
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 4-4
Station 9 (pilot station, RH side)
Static port ................................................................................. Clean and open
MAG switches ................................................................................. Check OFF
Rotor brake pressure..........................................................................min. 6 bar
ʘ Throttle lever .............................................................. Check function, full travel
ʘ Brake lever and lock ............................................. Check function and condition
ʘ Brake fluid level ....................................................................................... Check
ʘ Pedals and control linkage....................................................................... Check
ʘ Forward control stick bolts and nuts...................................................... Secured
ʘ Monocoque structure condition................................................................ Check
Loose objects ........................................................................Removed/secured
Station 10 (passenger station, RH side)
Aft seat belts......................................................................... Fastened and tight
Aft control stick ................................................................................... Removed
If installed: free travel, no contact with back rest.................... Checked/adjusted
ʘ Monocoque structure condition................................................................ Check
Loose objects ........................................................................Removed/secured
Station 11 (main gear spring spar, RH)
RH 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
Lower rotor flight control attachments ..................No excessive play and secure
Cooling air intake....................................................................... No obstructions
Vibration decoupling element attachment (2x) ......................................... Check
Gimbal head bolts (2x)............................................................. Split pin installed
Rotor flight control attachments ...........................No excessive play and secure
ʘ Main rotor bearing .................................................................... Check condition
ʘ Pre-rotator assembly and brake................................................ Check condition
ʘ Teeter bolt (bolt end) ....................................................................... Free to turn
Teeter bolt (nut end) ................................................................ Split pin installed
ʘ Teeter stops ............................................................................................ Check
ʘ Rotor hub and blade clamping area ......................................................... Check
Blade attachment bolts ............................................... All installed and fastened
ʘ Inner blade caps ........................................................................................ Tight
Rotor lash bag ................................................................................. As required
CAUTION
Teeter bolt must be free to turn by hand!