Removal, Disassembly, Assembly And Installation Of The Rotor; Removal Of The Rotor System - AUTO GYRO Rotax 916 IS Pilot Operating Handbook

When using heated clothing be aware of the electrical power demand in regard to the
generator performance. Do not exceed the generator output value in order not to drain the
battery. Low Volt conditions will indicated by the respective warning light and nonessential
consumers will be disconnected.
If flying in the winter with a frozen-over or snow covered runway, it is advisable to remove the
wheel spats in order to avoid their damage and snow build up inside them. It is the pilot's
responsibility to ensure that in the rear part of the spat no snow has built up, which could lead
to freezing against the wheels and stopping them from turning. Always use Loctite 243 on
wheel spat centre screws.
Before each flight inspect all control cables for free and easy movement and sufficient
lubrication.
Operation of the aircraft on very slippery surfaces requires great care – the
aircraft may slide sideways during pre-rotation, take off, or in ordinary ground
handling, resulting in high potential for an accident. Use care!

8.15 Removal, Disassembly, Assembly and Installation of the Rotor

In order to transport or park the gyroplane with minimum space requirements, the rotor system
can be removed and disassembled, if needed. In order to do so, a second person is needed
to assist and help to prevent any damage to the gyroplane or the rotor system.
Unless properly supported within the road vehicle (such that road vibrations do
not induce fatigue or other damage to the rotor system) the rotor system must
be removed, disassembled and suitably protectively packaged for road
When removing or disassembling make sure to mark all parts so that each and
every component of the rotor system is reassembled and installed in exactly
the same way and orientation. Some rotor blades have loose washers in them
which are required as balance weights. Do not remove or restrain if present!

8.15.1 Removal of the Rotor System

1. Secure the gyroplane on level ground by engaging the parking brake, adjust the rotor
system to park 30deg from fore-aft, and pressurize the rotor brake up to maximum.
2. Remove and discard split pin (4) and unscrew the castellated nut (5). The rotor
system has to be tilted onto the black rotor teeter stop.
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Revision 2.0 – Issue Date 01.04.2024
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