AutoGyro Cavalon - Page 65

Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019 4-4
ʘ NAV light (if fitted).................................................................................... Check
ʘ Strobe light (if fitted) ................................................................................ Check
Anti-collision beacon (if fitted) .................................................................. Check
Station 7 (forward fuselage and windshield)
General appearance ..................................................................................... OK
Pitot cover (if installed) ....................................................................... Removed
Pitot tube .................................................................................. Clean and open
Rotor lash bag (if sufficient brake pressure)........................................ Removed
Windshield condition and cleanliness...................................... Check, no cracks
ʘ Nose wheel condition and air pressure .................................................... Check
ʘ Landing light nose and underbody cleanliness/security............................ Check
Air intake ................................................................................no foreign objects
Station 8 (cabin, RH side)
Static port ................................................................................. Clean and open
Rotor brake pressure..........................................................................min. 6 bar
ʘ Throttle lever .............................................................. Check function, full travel
ʘ Brake lever and lock ............................................. Check function and condition
ʘ Pedals and control cables........................................................................ Check
ʘ RH control stick bolts and nuts (or Quick-pins if fitted) .......................... Secured
ʘ Monocoque structure condition................................................................ Check
Loose objects ........................................................................ Removed/secured
Door hinge/s....................................................... Quick pin installed and secure
Door window........................................................................... Check, no cracks
ʘ NAV light (if fitted).................................................................................... Check
ʘ Strobe light (if fitted) ................................................................................ Check
Anti-collision beacon (if fitted) .................................................................. Check
Station 9 (main gear spring spar, RH)
Main wheel tyre ....................................................................................... 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
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