C42E 540kg LSA POH Issue 3 China 15.03.2016
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9.8 Checklists
Daily Inspection / Pre-flight Inspection
Daily Inspection: Remove engine cowling and thoroughly inspect engine installation.
Cockpit
• Panel secure, all switches OFF, master key out, instruments
normal, glass intact.
• Cockpit area inside and out, check controls full movement,
free and correct sense.
• Check aileron quick release connections, cable and pulley
runs.
• Lift central flap between seats and check no interference of
control lines.
• Check rudder cable attachments and nose wheel control rod
attachment.
• Check throttle operation normal.
• Check flap operation normal.
• Check security and operation of seat belts.
• Check under seats and stow loose items.
Outside
• Engine and cowling secure and undamaged.
• Check oil level within limits.*
• Check coolant level correct.
• Propeller clean and undamaged.
• If Neuform Variable Pitch fitted check blade bearing play and
check full pitch range movement.
• Check spinner secure and undamaged.
• Check cowling air intakes unobstructed.
• Front gear assembly, tyre pressure, condition and creep.
• Starboard door hinges, gas strut attachments and door lock
operation normal
• Starboard main gear assembly, tyre pressure, condition and
creep.
• Starboard wing assembly, structure and covering.
• Starboard aileron, control linkage and hinges secure.
• Starboard flap, control linkage and hinges secure.
• Fuel filler cap secure.
• Check fuel quantity.
• Starboard fuselage clean and undamaged.
• Tail group assembly secure and surfaces undamaged.
• Elevator hinges and control linkage secure.
• Trim tab and linkage secure.
• Rudder hinges and control cables secure.
• Check same on port side.
• Remove baggage panel, check no loose items and re-secure.
• ASI pitot unobstructed and fully extended.
• Windscreen clear and undamaged.
• Open fuel tank sump drain and check for contamination.
• Check tank drain for leaks.
*When checking the Oil level it may be necessary to pump the oil back into the reservoir to obtain a correct reading and to avoid overfilling. This can be done by removing
the oil filler cap and ensuring the master switch and magnetos are off and rotating the propeller ONLY in the operating direction until a gurgling sound is heard from the
reservoir tank.
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