Air intakes : Free of obstructions. Covers re-
moved.
Engine exhausts : Check. Covers removed.
Fuel filler cap : Secured.
Crew safety belts and inertia reels : Condition, belt fastened.
Tail rotor gearbox : Check oil level, check for leaks
and for filler cap secured.
Transmision oil : Check correct oil level. Door
secured.
NOTE
If rotor brake (if installed) has been used, the oil level indication
could be lower than actual level. Therefore, when oil level is
below minimum level mark, before replenishing transmission, it
is necessary to shut down engines without operating rotor brake,
in order to determine correct amount of oil required to top up the
transmission.
ENGINE PRE-START CHECK
All switches : OFF or CLOSED.
Pedals and seat : Adjust.
Seat belt : Fasten and adjust.
Nose wheel lock : ON (lever up).
Parking brake : ON (pull out and turn).
Cyclic stick : Centered (or positioned to
counter wind) and friction ad-
justed.
RFM A109E
R.A.I. Approved 2-15
Rev. 11