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M24C PLUS FLIGHT MANUAL
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- Backwards movement of the switch:
nose-up attitude
= reduction of the speed
- Forwards movement of the switch:
nose-down attitude
= increase of the speed
NOTE:
Adjustment of the aircraft trimmed speed must be made by means of brief movements of the trim
switch.
8.3 SEAT BELTS
The seat belts for both seats are 4-point “lap and shoulder belt” type with quick release buckle.
(Variable with gyroplane configuration)
8.4 DOOR WARNING SYSTEM
The M24C Plus incorporates a warning system to maximise the awareness of occupants of the
fully enclosed M24C Plus gyroplane as to the latching and locking status of the door
mechanism.
The visual warning system is manifested by two methods, the activation of a warning light and
the de-activation of the rotor rpm gauge.
The red warning light is located on the
starboard
of the existing warning light cluster and is
marked ‘DOORS OPEN’. When this light is illuminated it indicates that at least one of the doors
has not been latched and locked correctly.
Additionally, if the system registers an incorrectly closed door then the rotor rpm gauge is
rendered inactive and will not register a reading until both doors have been correctly latched
and locked.
- Sensor Switch Location
The system
incorporates
four switch sensors, all of which have to be activated in order for the
door warning system to be de-activated.
The doors on the M24C Plus are capable of being held closed by the operation of a single pin.
As a visual inspection of the aft door pin is difficult, once the occupants harness has been
secured, then the warning system aims to detect the location of the aft door pin and the locking
position of the handle.
A single switch has been incorporated onto each of the aft door latch blocks, behind the seats.
This switch detects whether the door pin has been fully drawn into place within the latching
receptacle.
A further switch is mounted on a bracket, located below each of the door locking handles. This
switch will only be activated once the handle has been fully pushed into the over-centre locked
position.
