Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 9-1
Variable Pitch Propeller – KW-30
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
9-1 - 2
9-1.4.3 Functional Check VPP
NOTE
Functional check of the variable pitch propeller must be executed during run-
up (see 4.7)
Engine RPM: 4000 – Adjust variable pitch propeller in direction ‘COARSE’ until engine RPM
decreases significantly. Afterwards adjust back into ‘FINE’ end, RPM must increase again
up to 4000.
CAUTION
Respect power plant limitations and instrument markings (see 2.6) during
functional check.
9-1.5 Performance
A fuel flow gauge is provided so that the aircraft operator can judge the
optimum fuel flow/rpm setting. See also the Rotax engine operators handbook.
NOTE
Keep in mind that engine and propeller performance is affected by altitude and
temperature. For detailed information refer to the engine manufacturer’s and
propeller manufacturer’s documentation.
9-1.6 Weight and Balance
No change to standard aircraft limitations. The propeller weighs some 7.5Kg more than the
HTC 4-blade propeller.
9-1.7 System Description
Refer to the Woodcomp user manual UM-06.
Also refer to the Jihostroj Hydraulic governor manual for P-AB0-X governors
