Summary of Contents for Aviation Artur Trendak TERCEL
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SOLELY IN A CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTRE. THE GYROCOPTER MUST BE USED ACCORDING TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND INFORMATION STATED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THIS MANUAL MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE ON BOARD THE GYROCOPTER. Edition 1 04 Jul 2016 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
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Any person to find this manual is requested to send it in instantaneously to Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego (Civil Aviation Authority), 02-247 Warszawa, ul. Marcina Flisa 2, Poland, and when outside the border of your country to an equivalent institution. Edition 1 04 Jul 2016 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
Every time a change is entered, the pages listed in the table below must be mentioned. Change no. Description of change Pages affected Entry date Signature Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 0-1 Change no.:...
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AVIATION FLIGHT MANUAL Artur Trendak Organizational Information Chapter 0 Change no. Description of change Pages affected Entry date Signature Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 0-2 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
General Information Restrictions Emergency Procedures Normal Procedures Performance Weight and Position of the Centre of Gravity Description of the Gyrocopter and its Equipment Manoeuvring, Temporary Operation and Maintenance Supplements Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 0-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
General Information Chapter 1 Chapter 1 General Information page Introduction ....................1-2 Basis for Airworthiness Acknowledgment ..........1-2 Description of the Gyrocopter ..............1-2 1.3.1 General Data ..................1-3 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 1-1 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
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The two-blade rotor of metal structure is manufactured and delivered as a set (blades plus a hub) by the AVIATION Artur Trendak Company. The blades, made from drawn aluminium, are entirely anodized and perfectly balanced.
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Chapter 1 is powered with a AAT&S CA 912 ULT engine. It is a Rotax 912 UL engine, modified by the AVIATION ARTUR TRENDAK Company by adding an Iveco turbocharger. It is equipped with a three-blade composite propeller DUC FC-R INCONEL.
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AVIATION FLIGHT MANUAL Artur Trendak General Information Chapter 1 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 1-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
330 - 340 during autorotation 310 ÷ 340 minimum for level flight minimum until the full opening of the throttle during take-off maximum for using the rotor brake Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 2-3 Change no.:...
(MTOW) equal to 560 kg (1234 lb). Proposed load sheet is presented below. Weight Minimum Maximum Empty weight ----------- ---------- Crew weight Fuel weight Luggage weight Total WARNING! Exceeding the maximum weight published is prohibited. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 2-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
(maintain below 1 g) WARNING! All aerobatic manoeuvres and turns with a roll angle of more than 60º are forbidden! WARNING! Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 2-5 Change no.:...
Load Factor below 1g during flight cause the rotor rotational speed to fall and if maintained, it can lead to disaster. DIAGRAM: HEIGHT - SPEED SAFE ZONE DANGEROUS ZONE 2.10 Manoeuvre Load Factor Admissible manoeuvre load factor: 0/+3 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 2-6 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
2.14 Wind speed restrictions The admissible values of wind speed during flight and landing: direction of wind speed headwind 60 km/h crosswind (90º) 30 km/h tailwind 0 km/h Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 2-7 Change no.:...
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During Taxiing ..................3-3 3.4.2 During Flight ..................3-3 Gliding ....................... 3-3 Emergency Landing ..................3-3 Flat Tyre at Landing/Taxi ................3-3 Blocking of the Throttle Lever during Flight ..........3-4 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 3-1 Change no.:...
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Make sure all the switches are in an appropriate position - the master switch and the magnetos are ON. To start the engine, reset the throttle lever to the “minimum” position. Activate the starter. After starting the engine, boost the throttle gradually. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 3-2 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
Flat Tyre at Landing/Taxi Deactivate the magnetos and the master switch. Interrupt the take-off. Attempt to keep up the direction by means of the pedals and the brake. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 3-3 Change no.:...
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Attempt to move the lever in order to release it. Choose an appropriate spot for landing. Deactivate the magnetos when you are within reach of places for touchdown. Perform emergency landing. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 3-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
Tighten the nut, next unscrew it by 1/4 of a rotation and pass the safety cotter pin through the opening at the end of the pin. Check rotor head movement range. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 4-2 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
Check the brake fluid level. Check the bolts fixing the brake discs (2x4 pieces) are tightened. Check the front leg rotates freely and the pushers are fixed correctly. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 4-3 Change no.:...
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Check visually blades for scratches, nicks, signs of cracks or other damage (the blades must be clean!). Check the rotor swings freely against the head and in the full range between stops. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 4-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
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Check the wiring harness for traces of overheating or other damage. Check the operation of the electrical circuits. Check battery is charged, radio is working and check other electrical instruments. Check the stickers and placards are legible. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 4-5 Change no.:...
In case of solo flight - close the doors and fasten the seat belt on the empty seat. Check the freedom of movement of the flight controls (when checking the rudder pedals, lift the front wheel by pressing down the horizontal stabilizer). Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 4-6 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
After starting the engine all the necessary devices can be activated. Deactivate choke. Warm up the engine at about 2000 rpm, next at 2500 rpm until the oil temperature in the ° engine reaches 50 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 4-7 Change no.:...
The lift-off speed is about 85÷90 km/h (46÷49 kt). After lift-off, accelerate the gyrocopter just above the ground to the speed of 105÷110 km/h (57÷60 kt). Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 4-9 Change no.:...
Trim: Trim the gyrocopter till it fly straight and level. is designed so as to react to the pilot’s instructions in an intuitive and normal manner: increasing throttle causes climb, reducing throttle causes descent. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 4-10 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
Also, if there are any abnormal situations during flight, it is important to notify competent people and perform adequate actions. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 4-11 Change no.:...
Place the pin (teeter bolt) in the hub with washers, screw on a nut and pass through the cotter pin (safety pin). The removed blades, for storage or transportation, must be appropriately fastened and protected against damage. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 4-12 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
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Climb ......................5-2 Diagram of Recalculating Take-off distance and Rate of Climb Depending on Air Temperature and Pressure ..........5-3 Landing ....................... 5-4 Range and Flight Endurance ............... 5-4 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 5-1 Change no.:...
= 105 km/h (57 kt), is about 3 m/s (600 ft/min), and with a one-person crew it can reach 6 m/s (1170 ft/min). The practical ceiling is 4500 m Above Sea Level (14 800 ft). Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 5-2 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
In the stated example, the take-off run distance will increase by 100% and the rate of climb will decrease by 50% in comparison with the values in standard atmosphere conditions. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 5-3 Change no.:...
= 130 km/h (70 kt) is 29 dm Hence, at take-off with the full fuel tanks (118 dm of consumable fuel): Range is: 520 km. Flight Endurance is: 4 h. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 5-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
Introduction ....................6-2 Weights ...................... 6-2 Position of the Centre of Gravity ..............6-3 Entering the Weights and Position of the Centre of Gravity of the Empty Gyrocopter ................6-4 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 6-1 Change no.:...
The way of weighing and specifying the position of the centre of gravity of the gyrocopter is stated in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (document no. TERCEL-SM-001-EN) in Chapter 6. Weights The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is 560 kg (1234 lb).
6.4 of this manual. The admissible range of the position of the centre of gravity of the gyrocopter in flight is: +1,5º ÷ +8,5º Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 6-3 Change no.:...
The table below serves to enter periodic weighing checks of the gyrocopter or weighing checks after making changing in equipment, repairs or lacquering. Gyrocopter empty Position of centre Approved by: weight of gravity Date [kg] [degrees] Signature Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 6-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
The two-blade rotor with metal structure is manufactured and delivered in a set (blades + a hub) by the AVIATION ARTUR TRENDAK Company. The blades with a 8H12 airfoil section are made from drawn aluminium and are entirely anodized and perfectly balanced.
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It is installed by the manufacturer after the phase of test flights. If needed, flap position can be corrected, by gently bending it in or out (see Aircraft Maintenance Manual). Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 7-3 Change no.:...
Description of the Gyrocopter and its Equipment Chapter 7 Central Console Navigation Light Fuel Pump Switch Switch Headlight Switch Board Instrument Switch Choke Lever Master Switch(red key) Throttle Lever Prerotation Clutch Lever Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 7-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
Adjusting the position can be performed during flight and consists of releasing seat lock by pushing lever beneath the seat. Each seat is equipped with adjustable four-point belts. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 7-6 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
AAT&S CA 912 ULT engine. It is the Rotax 912 UL engine, modified by the AVIATION ARTUR TRENDAK Company by adding an Iveco turbocompressor. The details concerning the parameters of the engine and its usage are included in the instruction manual of the CA 912 ULT engine.
It is essential to apply lead-free car petrol with the octane minimum number of 95, recommended 98. NOTE: Do not use AVGAS fuel. Fuel consumption at a cross-country speed of V = 130 km/h (70 kt) is about 29 dm Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 7-8 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
It is connected (with a plastic hose) directly to the speedometer. Static pressure to the speedometer, altimeter and vertical speed indicator is taken from the cabin, directly through the instrument connectors. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 7-9 Change no.:...
Introduction ....................8-2 Periodic Inspection of the Gyrocopter ............8-2 Repairs and Modifications ................8-2 Manoeuvring on the Ground, Road Transport ..........8-2 Cleaning and Conservation ................. 8-3 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 8-1 Change no.:...
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When parking with the rotor installed, tie the rotor to the fuselage by means of turnbuckles with pockets fitted on the blade tips or by using two straps. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 8-2 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
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Clean the engine in accordance with the Engine Manual. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 8-3 Change no.:...
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AVIATION FLIGHT MANUAL Artur Trendak Manoeuvring, Temporary Operation and Maintenance Chapter 8 The page is left blank deliberately Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 8-4 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
AVIATION FLIGHT MANUAL Artur Trendak Supplements Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Supplements page Introduction ....................9-2 List of Introduced Supplements ..............9-2 Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Page 9-1 Change no.:...
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Title of an Attached Supplement Notes In the “Notes” column, confirm by hand whether there is additional equipment or systems in the gyrocopter model for which this manual is intended. Edition 1 21 Aug 2014 Page 9-2 Document no.: TERCEL-AFM-001-EN Change no.:...
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