Landing With A Deflated Tyre; Failure Of Csp/Vpp Propeller (If Installed) - AUTO GYRO Rotax 916 IS Pilot Operating Handbook

3.17 Landing with a Deflated Tyre

Plan to land directly into the wind with minimum rate of descent at touch-down, if possible on
a grass runway. Maintain directional control with adequate pedal input. Consider the use of
some propeller thrust to increase rudder effectivity. Lower nose gently with the nose wheel
pointing straight.
Alternatively, if landing on asphalt is unavoidable, approach normally, with the intent of a zero-
speed touch-down directly into wind.
Only if impossible to recover the aircraft from the landing area it should be manoeuvred under
its own power, as this could further damage the tire and wheel rim.

3.18 Failure of CSP/VPP Propeller (if installed)

There are two types of propeller control fitted with Woodcomp KW30 propeller.

Manual control, evidenced by a blue aviation-standard panel mounted adjustment
knob

Automatic control, evidenced by the fitment of the Woodcomp propeller, but lack of
a blue panel knob.
Noticeable defect:
In case of a noticeable mechanical defect, indicated by sudden vibration or noise, perform a
precautionary landing.
Run-away:
Propeller pitch changes without command, usually resulting in unexpected or sudden change
in engine RPM and engine manifold pressure.
Run-away to FINE: RPM will increase and propeller pitch will stop in full
FINE position. Reduce power if needed, to stay within RPM limits.
Run-away to COARSE: RPM will decrease until propeller pitch stops in
full COARSE position. Reduce power if needed.
Continue according to emergency procedure 'FREEZE'.
Random propeller adjustment. RPM versus power unpredictable (automatic control only).
Isolate propeller control by pulling 'PROP' CB. If no effect, reduce engine rpm to prevent
over-revving, and land at the next suitable location to investigate.
Freeze:
Propeller pitch does not react to pilot input, engine RPM does not change while propeller pitch
control is activated. Proceed according to the following table:
Before take off
During take-off and climb
AutoGyro_POH_MTOsport-Model2017
915/916iS
Pilot Operating Handbook
MTOsport Model 2017
915iS & 916iS
Do not take-off
Try to keep climbing to a safe altitude,
return to the airfield and land. If the aircraft
does not climb, maintain altitude and to
return in a flat curve.
Revision 2.0 – Issue Date 01.APR.2024
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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