Aviation Artur Trendak TERCEL Owner's manual

AVIATIONARTURTRENDAK
PILOT OPERATING
HANDBOOK
GYROCOPTER
TERCEL
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THIS MANUAL WAS APPROVED BY ADECISION OF
THE PRESIDENT OF THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
DATED …………………………………. NO. ………………………
THIS GYROCOPTER CAN BE USED IN THE ULTRALIGHT CATEGORY
FORLEISURE,SPORTSANDDEMONSTRATIONPURPOSES, EXCLUDING
AIR TRANSPORT.THIS MANUAL IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING BY A QUALIFIED
INSTRUCTOR. THE GYROCOPTER MUST BE OPERATED TO COMPLY
WITH THE RESTRICTIONSAND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
THIS MANUAL MUSTALWAYS BEAVAILABLE
ON BOARD THE GYROCOPTER

This manual has been developed to observe the regulations in Annex No. 5
UltralightAircraft of the Decree of the Minister of Infrastructure dated 25April
2005, excluding the application of some of the Laws of theAct on Air Law for
some sorts of aircraft as well as defining the conditions and requirements
concerning the use of this Aircraft (Official Journal 107 section 904) with
subsequentamendments.
It is prohibited to make any entries or supplements in this Pilot Operating
Handbook without the consent of the CivilAviationAuthority.

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Contents
Chapter 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction................................................................................ 1
1.2 Basis forAirworthinessAcknowledgment................................... 1
1.3 Description of the Gyrocopter ................................................... 2
1.3.1 General Data............................................................................. 2
Chapter 2
Restrictions
2.1 Introduction................................................................................ 5
2.2 Flight Speed .............................................................................. 5
2.3 Air Speed Indicator Marking...................................................... 6
2.4 DrivingUnit ................................................................................ 7
2.5 Rotor Rotational Speed ............................................................. 8
2.6 Rotor Tachometer Markings ...................................................... 9
2.7 Weights ................................................................................... 10
2.8 Position of the Centre of Gravity ............................................. 12
2.9 Approved Manoeuvers and Limitations.................................... 12
2.10 Manoeuver Load Factor .......................................................... 13
2.11 Crew........................................................................................ 13
2.12 Sorts of Usage ........................................................................ 13
2.13 Fuel ......................................................................................... 13
2.14 WindSpeed Restrictions ......................................................... 13
2.15 Other Restrictions.................................................................... 14
2.16 Height Speed - Diagram .......................................................... 15
Chapter 3
Emergency Procedures
3.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 16

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3.2 EngineFailure.......................................................................... 16
3.2.1 During Take-off........................................................... 16
3.2.2 During Flight .............................................................. 17
3.3 Startingthe Engine inFlight ..................................................... 17
3.4 Smoke or Fire.......................................................................... 17
. 3.4.1 DuringTaxiing .......................................................................... 17
3.4.2 DuringFlight ............................................................................ 18
3.5 Gliding ..................................................................................... 18
3.6 EmergencyLanding ................................................................. 18
3.7 Flat Tyre on Landing/Taxing ..................................................... 18
3.8 Jamming of the Throttle Lever during Flight ............................. 19
Chapter 4
Normal Procedures
4.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 20
4.2 Attaching the rotor ................................................................... 20
4.3 Daily Inspection ....................................................................... 21
4.4 Pre-flight Inspection................................................................. 26
4.5 Before Starting the Engine....................................................... 27
4.6 Starting the Engine .................................................................. 27
4.7 Checks after Starting the Engine ............................................. 28
4.8 Taxiing ..................................................................................... 29
4.9 Checks before Take-off ........................................................... 29
4.10 Prerotation and Take-off .......................................................... 29
4.11 Climb, Cross-Country Flight, Descent ...................................... 31
4.12 ApproachandLanding ............................................................. 32
4.13 Turning offtheEngine .............................................................. 33
4.14 Post-flightinspection................................................................ 33
4.15 Detachingthe Rotor................................................................. 33
Chapter 5
Performance
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 35
5.2 Characteristic Speeds ............................................................. 35
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5.3 Take-off .................................................................................... 36
5.4 Climb ....................................................................................... 36
5.5 DiagramforcalculatingTake-offDistanceandRate
of Climb depending onAirpressure and Temperature .............. 36
5.6 Landing .................................................................................... 38
5.7 RangeandFlightEndurance .................................................... 38
Chapter 6
Weight and Position of Centre of Gravity
6.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 41
6.2 Weights ................................................................................... 41
6.3 Position of the Centre of Gravity.............................................. 43
6.4 Entering the Weights and Position of the Centre of Gravity
of the Empty Gyrocopter ......................................................... 45
Chapter 7
Descrition of the Gyrocopter and Equipment
7.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 46
7.2 Airframe................................................................................... 46
7.3 Flight Controls ......................................................................... 46
7.4 CentralConsole ....................................................................... 49
7.5 InstrumentPanel...................................................................... 50
7.6 Main gear, Wheel Brakes ........................................................ 51
7.7 Seats and Safety Belts............................................................ 52
7.8 LuggageCompartment ............................................................ 52
7.9 Glazing, Doors......................................................................... 52
7.10 Power plant ............................................................................. 52
7.10.1 Engine .................................................................... 52
7.10.2 Propeller ................................................................. 53
7.11 EngineOil ................................................................................ 54
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7.12 Fuel System ............................................................................ 55
7.13 Electrical System .................................................................... 55
7.14 Static and Total Pressure System ............................................ 56
Chapter 8
Manoeuvring, Temporary Operation and Maintenance
8.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 57
8.2 Periodic Inspection of the Gyrocopter ..................................... 57
8.3 Repairs and Modifications ....................................................... 57
8.4 Manoeuvring on the Ground, Road Transport. ......................... 58
8.5 CleaningandConservation ...................................................... 58
Chapter 9
Supplements
9.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 61
9.2 List of Introduced Supplements ............................................... 61
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Chapter 1
GeneralInformation
1.1 Introduction
Thismanualhasbeenwritten to provide pilots withinformationessentialfor the
safe and effective operation of the TERCEL gyrocopter. The manual also
contains basic guidelines from the manufacturer and the legal requirements
concerning the performance of flights.
This manual is not a substitute for theorectical and practical
training by a qualified instructor
TERCELgyrocopterpilotsmustholdaqualificationcertificate,oravalidlicence
forultralight aircraft with specializationfor gyrocopters. Before anyflight, pilots
should be acquainted with the uniqueness of a gyrocopter. It is recommended
thatyoustudyboththisPilotOperatingHandbookand theAircraft Maintenance
Manual.
The gyrocopter can only be used for flight when it is technically operative and
holdsavalid authorization to performflights.Anauthorizationto perform flights
isenteredintothe ultralight aircraft book. Thisdocumentidentifies the ultralight
aircraft and contains details of its history of usage.
1.2 Basis for Airworhiness Acknowledgement
Details of the particular gyrocopter and its current air third-party insurance
should be entered into the aircraft records kept by the relevant Civil Aviation
Authority.
The TERCEL gyrocopter meets ultralight requirments. It constitutesthe basis
for the issue of Certificates, Permits and Approvals in accordance with the
Air. The certification document is a Type Certificate No.: 943 15-1 issued
by DULV.
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Chapter 1
General Information