Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 9-7
Removal/Installation of Doors
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019 9-7 - 1
9-7 Removal/Installation of Doors
9-7.1 General
If a flight with doors removed is desired or necessary, the following procedure for removal
and installation must be followed. Removed doors must be stored preferably free from
humidity and dust. In order to remove or install a door, a second briefed person is needed to
assist and help to prevent any damage to the gyroplane or the door.
Door removal is a permissible pilot activity.
NOTE
For flights with doors removed respect 4.22.
Removal/Installation of a door:
1. Open door
2. Holding the door, pull gas spring off the ball joint on fuselage
3. Lower the door, pull quick pins out of the door hinges and remove door
4. Store door at an adequate location dry and clean
5. Remove ALL loose articles from the cabin, including dirt that could get blown around
and over the occupants.
6. If door seal is pressed over the frame edge and not secured by a safety wire, remove
door seal
7. Installation of a door: Removal procedure in reverse order
9-7.2 Limitations
See 4.21
9-7.3 Emergency Procedures
No change to standard aircraft
9-7.4 Normal Procedures
No change to standard aircraft
9-7.5 Performance
In section 5 described flight performances can be affected negatively due to flying with
doors removed.
9-7.6 Weight and Balance
No change to standard aircraft
9-7.7 System Description
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