Landing Into Trees Or High Vegetation; Degradation Of Engine Power; Evacuating The Aircraft; Engine Fire - AUTO GYRO Rotax 916 IS Pilot Operating Handbook

The starter interlock function prevents inadvertent starter engagement. Before
attempting an engine start, the interlock must be reset by turning the Main
3.3

Landing into Trees or High Vegetation

 Assume the surface of the treetops or vegetation as level
 Plan touch-down and flare with minimum ground speed and minimum rate of descent
 As soon as the wheels contact the vegetation bring the rotor disc to level attitude to
avoid partial blade tip contact with vegetation
 Shut down engine by switching LANE switches OFF and master switch OFF
3.4

Degradation of Engine Power

A gradual decay in engine RPM, accompanied by a rough running engine or even vibration
will not be an indicator for carburettor icing, because the 9xxiS engines are fuel injected and
have no carburettors.
If the cause cannot be determined and corrected, then be prepared for further loss of power
and ultimately engine failure.
3.5

Evacuating the Aircraft

In normal circumstances occupants should never leave the aircraft while the propeller or the
rotors are turning. If abandoning the aircraft in an emergency the pilot should turn off the
engine LANE switches and turn the master switch to "OFF" if this can be done without
endangering the occupants.
If abandoning the aircraft with either the propeller and/or the rotors turning the occupants
should follow a path in line with the nose of the aircraft, to minimise the risk of being struck
by either the rotor or the propeller.
Occupants should be briefed before flight on emergency evacuation procedures, including:
 Actions to be taken in the event of a forced landing
 Operation of the seat harness
 Disconnection of any intercom leads or other connections to the aircraft
 How to safely exit and move away from the aircraft
3.6

Engine Fire

In case of fire the following action is recommended:
Fire on ground
 Both LANE switches OFF and master switch OFF to shut-down engine and fuel
pumps
 Evacuate aircraft
 Extinguish fire and have damage inspected
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915/916iS
Pilot Operating Handbook
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915iS & 916iS
Switch/Starter key to OFF.
Revision 2.0 – Issue Date 01.APR.2024
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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