Jacking Of The Gyroplane; Unload Nose Gear; Unload Main Gear; Special Tools And Consumable Materials - AUTO GYRO CAVALON Manufacturer Maintenance Manual

07-00-00 2-2

JACKING OF THE GYROPLANE

GENERAL, REFERENCES AND REQUIREMENTS
Task may only be performed by an organization or individual trained and entitled to carry out 'Line Maintenance'!
Secure gyroplane against unauthorized or unintended operation!
Gyroplane must be placed on level ground and restrained (blocks, chocks)

SPECIAL TOOLS AND CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

None

PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES

PROCEDURES

Unload nose gear

1 In order to unload the nose gear lift at the jacking point at the fuselage belly right behind nose wheel, using a
soft non-slip lining.

Unload main gear

2 In order to unload one of the main wheels carefully lift at the main gear suspension spar. Use a soft non-slip
lining and chose lifting point close to the centre, but on the side of the affected wheel.
3 Continue to jack slowly and let the gyroplane rest stable on nose wheel, one main wheel and jack. Weights
may be used on the opposite side of the suspension spar.
NOTE: Sand bags or load may be used to add additional weight on the desired side.
4 Secure gyroplane adequately before commencing work and do not leave unattended in jacked position.
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