AutoGyro Calidus - Engine Shut-Down; Parking

Pilot Operating Handbook
Calidus
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 4-13
4.17 Engine Shut-down
Throttle ........................................................................................................ Idle
Parking brake................................................................................................Set
Engine cool-down .................................................................................. perform
Turbo charger cool-down at 2000rpm (ROTAX 914 engine).............. min. 2mins
Second fuel pump (if installed) .................................................................... OFF
Avionics/Radio/Intercom/Lights (except ACL / Strobe) ................................ OFF
Both MAG switches sequentially ................................................................. OFF
ACL / Strobe (if installed) ............................................................................ OFF
FAN ...................................................................................... activate if required
Master switch.................................................................. OFF and key removed
NOTE
For landing a suitable approach procedure has to be chosen, so the engine
cools down sufficiently during descending and later taxiing, as specified by the
engine manufacturer. The engine can be shut-off by switching off the ignition;
an engine cool-down is not needed.
NOTE
Due to the push engine arrangement, a ground engine cool-down is inefficient
and may lead to cavitation. If necessary park into wind so that air is driven
naturally into the engine bay air intakes.
NOTE
If the engine and environment is particularly hot, press the ‘Fan’ button before
turning off the keyswitch to prolong electric engine cooling.
Aircraft fitted with early cowlings without airscoops were optionally fitted with
a reverse fan system (MC-194 and/or SB-044). Where installed, pressing the
“Fan” button before turning off the master switch will initiate a ground-cooling
sequence in which the cooling fan is reversed (to aid natural convection
cooling) and then runs for a period of 5-6mins (even when the master switch is
subsequently turned off). After this automatic sequence the system will revert
to the normal airflow direction for in-flight cooling.
4.18 Parking
 Install rotor lash bag
 Secure gyroplane against rolling using parking brake and chocks, if parked on a
slope
 Double check to have master switched OFF and keys removed
 Install protection cover if available or appropriate