CELIER AVIATION Xenon 2 RST Service Manual

CELIER AVIATION Xenon 2 RST Service Manual

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  • Page 1 CELIER AVIATION SERVICE MANUAL GYROCOPTER Xenon 2 model: RST FACTORY NUMBER: DISTINGUISHING MARKS: NUMBER ON FILE: HE MANUAL WAS APPROVED WITH A DECISION OF RESIDENT OF THE IVIL VIATION UTHORITY …………………………………. N . ……………………… DATED “ ” “ ULTRALIGHT ” CATEGORY THIS GYROCOPTER CAN BE USED IN THE “ULTRALIGHT”...
  • Page 2 The manual has been developed as per the requirements of the regulations in Annexe No. 5 “Ultralight Aircraft” - of the Decree of the Minister of Infrastructure dated 25 April 2005 on Excluding the Application of Some of the Laws of the Act 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 subsequent amendments.
  • Page 3: Organizational Information

    Organizational Information Register of Changes If necessary CELIER AVIATION will issue updates for this manual and will publish it in the form of bulletins on its website. Any changes of this manual must be instantaneously entered and written in the table below as well as be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
  • Page 4 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Organizational Information Chapter 0 Change no. Description of change Refers to pages Entry date Signature Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 0-2 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Change no.:...
  • Page 5 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Organizational Information Chapter 0 List of Up-to-date Pages Chapter Page Date Chapter Page Date Title 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 Reverse 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009 24.08.2009...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Organizational Information Chapter 0 Table of Contents Chapter Title Organizational Information General Information Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Assembly and Dismantling Service Work, Operational Materials Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Weighing and Specifying the Position of the Centre of Gravity Durability of Structural Components Adjustment Data and Deflections of Control Components Other Service Information...
  • Page 7: General Information

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation General Information Chapter 1 Chapter 1 General Information page Introduction ....................1-2 Basis for Acknowledging Airworthiness............. 1-2 Directives and Announcements of Airworthiness........1-2 Responsibility ....................1-3 Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 1-1 Change no.:...
  • Page 8 Basis for Acknowledging Airworthiness The gyrocopter Xenon 2 RST can be used within the territory of the Republic of Poland on the basis of the Decree of the Minister of Infrastructure dated 25 April 2005 on Excluding the Application of Some of the Laws of the Act on Air Law for Some Sorts of Aircraft as well as Defining the Conditions and Requirements concerning the Use of this Craft.
  • Page 9 Every consecutive repair or overhaul should be conducted after previous familiarization with the history of repairs and overhauls. Servicing information (bulletins, lists etc) published by CELIER Aviation should be assessed and taken into consideration by the user/owner, if the need arises, to ensure security and infallibility during usage.
  • Page 10 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation General Information Chapter 1 The page is left blank deliberately Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 1-4 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Change no.:...
  • Page 11: Description Of The Gyrocopter And Its Systems

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems page General Description ..................2-2 2.1.1 Technical Data ..................2-2 Figure in Three Projections ................. 2-3 Control Systems ..................
  • Page 12: General Description

    AIRCOPTER Company. The blades, made from drawn aluminium, are entirely anodized and perfectly balanced. Xenon 2 RST is powered with a CA 912 ULT engine. It is a Rotax 912 UL engine, modified by the CELIER AVIATION Company by adding an Iveco turbocompressor. It is equipped with a three-blade composite propeller of the DUC brand, which has the capability to manually change a stroke.
  • Page 13: Figure In Three Projections

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Data of the power unit Engine type CA 912 ULT Power 122 KM at 5800rpm Reducer ratio 1 : 2.43 Propeller DUC FC Windspoon R Propeller diameter 1.72m Capacity of fuel tanks 2 ×...
  • Page 14: Control Systems

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Control Systems 2.3.1 Schema of the Control System with the Rotor Lifting Rotor Head Wheel Brake Lever (Optionally on the Left or Right Stick) “Mixer” Mechanism Doubled Control...
  • Page 15: Schema Of The Spring-Operated Relieving Device - "Trimmer

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 2.3.2 Schema of the Spring-Operated Relieving Device - “Trimmer” 2448 Spring 2450 Trimmer Line 2453 Trimmer Grip 2454 Fair-Lead 2452 Stopper 2451 Roll The length of the line (2450) from the fair-lead (2454) to the grip (2453), with the control stick deflected backwards, should amount to 250mm.
  • Page 16: Schema Of The Directional Control System

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 2.3.3 Schema of the Directional Control System Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 2-6 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Change no.:...
  • Page 17: Fuel System

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Fuel System (Schema) Carburettors Approaching System T-pipe Airbox Fuel Regulator Turbo Return to Tanks T-pipe Fuel Pumps Fuel Filter Fuel Fuel Tank Tank Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 2-7...
  • Page 18: Oil System

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Oil System (Schema) Conduit 8mm Oil Tank Hose with Adaptor Hose Dia 12 Gasket Turbocompressor Oil Cooler Overflow Tank or Turbine Oil Receptacle Deaeration Conduit Bolts with Locking Washers Propeller Edition 1...
  • Page 19: Engine Cooling System

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Engine Cooling System (Schema) Rear View Aluminium Water Pipe Aluminium Water Pipe Aluminium Water Pipe Conduit 25mm Right-Side View Gate Peg Water Pump Overflow Tank Cooler Edition 1 24 Aug 2009...
  • Page 20: Electrical System

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Electrical System (Schema) The main source of electrical energy of the aeroplane is a direct current generator enclosed on the engine (14V, 250W with 5800 rpm). The electrical system of the plane is a two-lead system on account of the composite structure of the cockpit.
  • Page 21 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 2-11 Change no.:...
  • Page 22 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Description of the Gyrocopter and its Systems Chapter 2 This page is left blank deliberately Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 2-12 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Change no.:...
  • Page 23: Assembly And Dismantling

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Assembly and Dismantling Page Assembling and Dismantling the Rotor ............3-2 3.1.1 Assembly Schema of the Rotor Hub ............3-2 3.1.2 Dismantling the Rotor ................3-3 3.1.3...
  • Page 24: Assembly Schema Of The Rotor Hub

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 Dismantling and Assembling the Rotor 3.1.1 Assembly Schema of the Rotor Hub Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 3-2 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Change no.:...
  • Page 25: Dismantling The Rotor

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 3.1.2 Dismantling the Rotor The rotor must be detached from the gyrocopter to be carried by road transport, and also to be longer kept in a hangar. CAUTION: When detaching the rotor, you must stand on the fuselage only in the spots assigned for this purpose! •...
  • Page 26: Assembling And Aligning The Rotor

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 3.1.3 Assembling and Aligning the Rotor The blades and hub of the rotor are supplied with numbers to define their orientation in the assembly kit. By matching numerical-literal marks, insert the rotor blades into the sockets in the hub.
  • Page 27: Assembly Schema Of The Rotor Head

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 Assembly Schema of the Rotor Head 6144 Nut d 30KM (nylstop) Bend after Tightening 6115 Crown Washer d 30MB 6130 (x2) M8x25 Bolt 6125 Nut d 30KM std 6116 (x4) Washer 8x16x1.5 6129 (x4) M8x45 Bolt 6135 (x2) Nylon Stop 6110 Main “U”...
  • Page 28: Assembly Schema Of The Rotor Suspension Components On The Mast

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 Assembly Schema of the Rotor Suspension Components on the Mast 6114 M10x120 Bolt + Cotter Pin 6151 (x2) Washer 10x22x2 6115 Spacer Sleeve (Nylon) 10x22x13 Washer (Nylon) 10x22x3 6131 Nut (Nylonstop) d 10 6149 (x2) Spacer Sleeve (Nylon) 10x30x9...
  • Page 29: Prerotation Clutch

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 Prerotation Clutch 6207 Brake Foot 6267 Spacer Mandrel 6209 Straining Wheel 6220 Power Wheel 6204 Clutch Lever 6203 Clutch Bracket Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 3-7 Change no.:...
  • Page 30: Control Systems

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 Control Systems 3.5.1 Assembly Schema of the Rotor Control System Location of the Wheel Brake Lever Depends on the Pilot (Right-Handed/Left-Handed) 3000a Doubled Control Stick (Pipes 25mm) 3016 M8x50 Bolt (+ counter component + lubricant + (▲▲▲...
  • Page 31 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 3102A (x2) Pusher 3117 Steel Rivet (x24) 3104 (x6) Pusher Tip 3105 (x8) M10 Nut 3117 Steel Rivet (x24) 3100 (x8) Ball-and-Socket Joint d10 3107 (x2) M10x1.5 Nut (Nylstop) 3108 (x4) Steel Spacer Sleeve d10.3xD15x5 3101 (x2) M10x60 Bolt...
  • Page 32 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 3108 (x4) Steel Spacer Sleeve d10.3x12x5 3105 (x2) M10 Nut 3106 (x2) M10x45 Bolt + (lubricant) 3107 (x2) Nut (Nylstop) d10x1.5 3120 Washer (Nylon) d10x30x3 3109 M8 Nut (Nylstop) 3111 M8x70 Bolt + (lubricant) in the Direction of the Rotor 3112 (x2) Washer (Nylon) d8xD17xe2.1...
  • Page 33 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 3106 (x2) M10x60 Bolt 3106 (x4) M10 Nut (Nylstop) 3108 (x4) Steel Spacer Sleeve 6113 Control Lever V d10.3x12.5 3105 (x4) M10 Nut 3104 (x2) Pusher Tip 3103 (x2) Pusher Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL...
  • Page 34: Assembly Schema Of The Directional Control System

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 3.5.2 Assembly Schema of the Directional Control System 1104 Bowden Strand (3.75m) 3013 (x2) M6 Nut (Nylstop) 3011 (x2) Pusher 12x120 3033 (x2) Nut (Nylstop) 3028 (x2) Washer (Nylon) 6x10x3 3009 (x2) Ball-and-Socket Joint d6 3032 (x2) Ball-and...
  • Page 35 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 3011 (x2) Pusher 12x120 3014 (x2) M6x35 Bolt 3006 (x2) Pedal Unit 3013 (x2) M6 Nut (Nylstop) 3018 (x6) Washer (Black Nylon) d6.4x18x2 Antislip Band 3x 3010 (x2) M6 Nut Ball-and-Socket Joint d8 3013 (x2) M6 Nut (Nylstop) 3033 (x2) Nut (Nylstop) 1/4”-28...
  • Page 36: Replacing The Master Bearing

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Assembly and Dismantling Chapter 3 Replacing the Master Bearing See the figure in subsection 3.2 (page 3-5). 1. Unscrew and remove nut 6144, washer 6115 and nut 6125 from master axle 6123. 2. Screw out bolts 6129, remove stop base 6118 of rotor blade self-aligning movement (blade stopper plate).
  • Page 37: Service Work, Operational Materials

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Service Work, Operational Materials Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Service Work, Operational Materials page Introduction ....................4-2 Range of Service Work which can be Conducted by the Pilot ....4-2 Oil System....................4-3 Engine Head Cooling System..............4-3 Brake Fluid....................
  • Page 38: Introduction

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Service Work, Operational Materials Chapter 4 Introduction The owner/user is responsible for conducting servicing at the right time as described in this manual. Range of Service Work which can be Performed by the Pilot Being the owner and operator of the gyrocopter, the pilot can perform the following service work.
  • Page 39: Oil System

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Service Work, Operational Materials Chapter 4 Oil System Engine oil of class 10W50 must be applied. Recommended oil: Castrol 10W50 4T Racing. Standard quantity of oil in the system: 3,5 dm All work related to servicing the oil system, including: checking the oil level and its replacement, deaerating the system, rinsing the system, replacing and checking the oil filter are described in the Service Manual of Rotax engines.
  • Page 40 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Service Work, Operational Materials Chapter 4 The system capacity amounts to 4.5dm All work related to servicing the engine head cooling system, including: replacing the fluid, and rinsing the system is described in the Service Manual of Rotax engines. Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 4-4...
  • Page 41: Brake Fluid

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Service Work, Operational Materials Chapter 4 Brake Fluid The DOT 4 fluid is recommended for application with the wheel braking hydraulic system. The fluid must be replaced not less than every 3 years. 0.5 dm of the fluid must be prepared for replacement.
  • Page 42: Lubrication Schedule

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Service Work, Operational Materials Chapter 4 Lubrication Schedule Before lubrication, the parts must be cleansed of dirt and the residue of the old lubricant. Lubrication after 50 and 100 hours must be performed during overhauls respectively: 50-hour/half- year or 100-hour/yearly, depending on the mode of performing overhauls (see subsection 5.1).
  • Page 43 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Service Work, Operational Materials Chapter 4 This page is left blank deliberately. Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 4-7 Change no.:...
  • Page 44: Schedule Of Overhauls And Service Work

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work page Introduction....................5-2 Overhauls and Servicing as per Flight Time ..........5-2 Overhauls and Servicing as per the Calendar..........5-2 Overhaul after the First 10 (25) Hours of Flight..........
  • Page 45: Introduction

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 Introduction The owner/user is responsible for conducting overhauls and service at the right time as described in this manual. Overhauls and servicing must be performed basically depending on flying time. However, in case of slightly intensive utilization (below 100 hours of flight during the year), it is necessary to proceed to the calendar mode.
  • Page 46: Overhaul After The First 10 (25) Hours Of Flight

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 A yearly overhaul must be performed after 12 months (±1 month) after the last yearly overhaul or from the start of utilization. Admissible time tolerances for performing an overhaul do not add up. For example, (in case of a constant specification of deadlines for overhauls as per the calendar) the fourth yearly overhaul should be performed after 48±1 months rather than after 48±4 months.
  • Page 47 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 sprockets. Fixing the bendix on the head control lever, ensure an apical clearance between the bendix toothed wheels and the toothed-wheel rim is about 1 mm.
  • Page 48: 50- And 100-Hour Overhauls

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 25- , 50- and 100-Hour Overhauls Explanation of the meanings of the columns: 25 - 25-hour overhaul 50 - 50-hour or half-yearly overhaul 100 - 100-hour or yearly overhaul Activity Notes Airframe (Fuselage, Tail Beams, Control...
  • Page 49 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 17 Checking the rudders for operation freedom and If the control surface is excessively loose, contact the ● ● ● clearances. manufacturer. Do not fly with damaged hinges. Lubricating the hinges (every 50 hours).
  • Page 50 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 37 Checking that the rotor swing stops ensure Nylon sleeves (6135) cannot be squeezed too firmly. ● swing freedom ±10º. 38 Checking blade tracking and rotor balance. ●...
  • Page 51: Other Service Work

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 64 Checking that the fuel tank does not contain Rinse the tanks if need be. ● pollutants. 65 Checking all fuel conduits for damage or wear. ●...
  • Page 52 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 94 Replacing the brake fluid. Every 3 years See subsection 4.5. 95 Replacing the ventilation ducts of the fuel Every 3 years or if cracked or rubbed. tanks.
  • Page 53 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Schedule of Overhauls and Service Work Chapter 5 This page is left blank deliberately Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 5-10 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Change no.:...
  • Page 54: Weighing And Specifying The Position Of The Centre Of Gravity

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Weighing and Specifying the Position of the Centre of Gravity Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Weighing and Specifying the Position of the Centre of Gravity page Introduction ....................6-2 Position of the Centre of Gravity and a Datum Reference......6-2 Weighing and Specifying the CG Position by a Suspension Method..
  • Page 55: Introduction

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Weighing and Specifying the Position of the Centre of Gravity Chapter 6 Introduction Check weighing and specifying the position of the centre of gravity of the empty gyrocopter must be performed not less than every 4 years, and also in every case in which a change of weight or weight distribution can occur, e.g.
  • Page 56: Weighing And Specifying The Cg Position By A Suspension Method

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Weighing and Specifying the Position of the Aviation Chapter 6 Centre of Gravity Weighing and Specifying the CG Position by a Suspension Method A method of suspending the gyrocopter is a basic weighing method and specifying the position of the centre of gravity applied by the manufacturer.
  • Page 57: Weighing And Specifying The Cg Position By A Three-Scales Method

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Weighing and Specifying the Position of the Aviation Chapter 6 Centre of Gravity Weighing and Specifying the CG Position by a Three-Scales Method A method of three-scales put under the wheels of the undercarriage is more intelligible for the users.
  • Page 58 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Durability of the Structural Components Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Durability of the Structural Components page Introduction ....................7-2 Operation Time of the Units ............... 7-2 Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 7-1 Change no.:...
  • Page 59: Durability Of Structural Components

    Complete overhauls are executed by or through the agency of the gyrocopter manufacturer - Celier Aviation. Replacing or overhauling completely the individual units and parts of the gyrocopter should be recorded in the Gyrocopter Book.
  • Page 60 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation Durability of the Structural Components Chapter 7 Fuel pump 1000 hours or 5 years replacement Fuel conduits 500 hours or 2 years replacement Oil conduits 500 hours or 2 years replacement Fuel tank ventilation ducts 3 years replacement Edition 1...
  • Page 61 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Components Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Components page Introduction....................8-2 Angular Range of Rotor Head Movements..........8-2 Range of Control Stick Movement ............. 8-4 Leg Flying Controls, Rudders and Relieving Flap........
  • Page 62: Chapter 8 Adjustment Data And Deflections Of The Control Components

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Components Chapter 8 Introduction Chapter 8 states the design deflection values of the control components along with admissible tolerances, and also some adjustment data which must be checked.
  • Page 63 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components Head Tilt The maximum angles of head tilts to the left and right amount to 8° (+1°/-1°) The extreme values of the deflection and tilting angles of the rotor head are determined by the head structure and its suspension, and they are not adjustable.
  • Page 64: Range Of Control Stick Movement

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components Range of the Control Stick Movement Cowl Panel Edge Vertical Position (Corresponds to 7 Head Deflection) * dimensions (in millimetres) are measured in the horizontal from the cowl panel edge to the centre of the control stick.
  • Page 65 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components Position 3 corresponds to the extreme rear deflection of the rotor head (-19°). Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 8-5 Change no.:...
  • Page 66 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components Position 1 corresponds to a rotor head tilt to the left (8°). Position 2 (vertical) corresponds to a neutral rotor head tilt (0°). Position 3 corresponds to a rotor head tilt to the right (8°). Adjusting the neutral position and control stick deflections is performed by changing the length of the upper pushers controlling the rotor head.
  • Page 67: Leg Flying Controls, Rudders And Relieving Flap

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components Leg Flying Controls, Rudders and Relieving Flap With the neutral positions of the pedals of the leg flying controls, both rudders should be deflected by 2º to the right (against the planes of the vertical stabilizer chords). Adjusting the neutral position of the control surfaces is possible by fixing appropriately the bowdens to the consoles on tail beams.
  • Page 68: Prerotation Clutch

    Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components Prerotation Clutch Figure 1 Disconnected clutch Active Brake Optimal Contact Point Brake foot clamps V-belts to the driven wheel. Checking (adjusting) the dimensions as per the figure; 1-2 mm clearance on the activating line.
  • Page 69 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components CAUTION! When the belts are new, before every use of prerotation remember to sprinkle them with children’s powder or graphite powder. This action will allow the fluent work of the clutch and avoiding violent drive transmission.
  • Page 70 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Adjustment Data and Deflections of the Control Aviation Chapter 8 Components This page is left blank deliberately Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Page 8-10 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Change no.:...
  • Page 71: Other Service Information

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Other Service Information Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Other Service Information page Manoeuvring on the Ground, Road Transport ..........9-2 Cleaning and Maintenance ................9-2 Repairs and Modifications ................9-2 Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL...
  • Page 72 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Other Service Information Chapter 9 Manoeuvring on the Ground, Road Transport When transporting or moving the gyrocopter, the control stick should always be immobilized with a turnbuckle. For road transport (on a trailer, in a container), detach the rotor (see subsection 3.1.2) and fix the gyrocopter to the base by the undercarriage legs.
  • Page 73: List Of Notices And Markings

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation List of Notices and Markings Chapter 10 Chapter 10 List of Notices and Markings Page 10.1 Introduction ....................10-2 10.2 Notices and Markings ................. 10-2 Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 10-1 Change no.:...
  • Page 74 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation List of Notices and Markings Chapter 10 10.1 Introduction Chapter 10 presents all the operational and warning notices and markings as well as their placement on the gyrocopter. 10.2 Notices and Markings notice or marking...
  • Page 75 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation List of Notices and Markings Chapter 10 On the cowl panel, straight ahead of the passenger, one of the presented plaques with values expressed in kilograms or pounds Level scale of fuel in the tanks shows the total capacity of both tanks On either tank container, from the cockpit side (2 pieces)
  • Page 76 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation List of Notices and Markings Chapter 10 Watch for the propeller! On the engine casing, on the right and left sides, respectively the top and bottom arrows directed with the head backwards Master switch...
  • Page 77 Xenon 2 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Aviation List of Notices and Markings Chapter 10 Trimmer Electric sockets On the left side of the instrument board over the socket On the central console, before the trimmer strand Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 10-5 Change no.:...
  • Page 78: Supplements

    CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Supplements Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Supplements page 11.1 Introduction ....................11-2 11.2 List of Introduced Supplements ..............11-2 Edition 1 24 Aug 2009 Document no.: X2RST-001-PL Page 11-1 Change no.:...
  • Page 79 CELIER SERVICE MANUAL Xenon 2 RST Aviation Supplements Chapter 11 11.1 Introduction Chapter 10 embraces appropriate supplements central to the safe and efficient operation of the gyrocopter when it is equipped with various additional systems and equipment not applied in the standard variant.

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