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FLIGHT & OPERATION MANUAL ESQUAL VM-1
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Ignition switch OFF
Avionics OFF
Master Switch (battery) OFF
Fuel valve OFF
Master Switch OFF
Aircraft Nose (1-2)
Open cowling Check first general appearance
Engine oil Remove the cap from the oil container. Pull the propeller in
the right direction and listen for a bubbling noise. Check oil
level and leaks.
Engine Water coolant Check the level.
Engine mount Check: welds for cracks, bolts secured and shock rubbers
in good condition
Carburettor & throttle cables SECURE
Exhaust Secure and no cracks
Electric & spark wires SECURE
Nose wheel (21) Inspect nose gear and tires inflation 2.0 BAR
Propeller Inspect propeller status and be sure ALL switches are OFF
before pulling the propeller in the right direction and listen
for eventual irregularities of the engine.
Close cowling Secure cowling
Right Wing (3-7)
Wing tie-down DISCONNECT
Water drain (24) Before first flight of the day and before moving the
aircraft, check fuel in tank for WATER, sediment and
proper fuel
Fuel quantity Check fuel tank visually for desired level
Fuel filler cap SECURE
Wing surface Free of knock, damage or dirt
Flaps Check hinges, damage and dirt
Aileron Check hinges, ball-socket joint, damage, free movement
and dirt
Main wheel (23) Check tires inflation 2.0 BAR and status of wheel
assembly.
Check brake system for leakage and proper functionality
Fuselage (8)
Surface Look for knocks or damage
Static ports Open and free of dirt or ice
Parachute trapdoor Not obstructed and clean
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