- Test the right landing gear, its supporting strut and the telescope, together with the
polyester cowling. No cracking in tire treads, or evidence of cracking around the rim.
Wheels are secured. Check the pressure of the tire by considering its flattening on the
ground. Pump if necessary.
- Check the universal joint (wing-trike joint), the mounting and securing of the safety
hook
- Test the left landing gear, see: right landing gear.
- Check the seat frame and the harnesses. Seat belt attachments are secure
- Check the foot throttle, the choke and the ignition switch and their control cables.
6.6.3 MOTOR
Check:
- Leaks from oil system and engine
- Fuel filter clean and operational.
- Sufficient fuel for flight.
- Coolant is level.
- Radiator mounts secure and operational.
- Oil level is operational
- Mountings of the fuel tank are unhurt,
- Fuel hoses are unhurt
- Motor cradle and settings are fixed and unhurt
- Reductor is fixed and unhurt
- Carburetor and air filters are fixed and intact
- Controlling bowdens are intact and are moving freely.
- Vibration dampers are unhurt
6.6.4 PROPELLER
Check:
Splitting, denting or delaminating. Damages are to be repaired according to Propeller
Manual. For easier damage discovery clean the surface.
Bolts are tightened. If necessary torque them
Propeller hub assembly secure and tie wired
To Next Page
Loading...
