VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
22/39
4.3 Normal procedures
4.3.1 Before entering cockpit
1. Aeroplane surface - check of covers and caps
2. Cockpit - items inside the cockpit
3. Ignition - off
4. Master switch - off
4.3.2 After entering cockpit
1. Rudder control - free movement check
2. Brakes - check of function
3. Hand control - free movement check
4. Trim - check control movement
5. Flaps - check of function
6. Undercarridge - down
7. Engine controls - throttle and choke lever movement
8. Fuel valve - off
9. Fuel gauge - fuel quantity check
10. Switch box - off
11. Circuit breakers - off
12. Ignition - off
13. Instruments, COMM- condition check
14. Safety harness - check of integrity and attachment
15. Cockpit - condition and canopy lock function
4.3.3 Before engine starting and starting of engine
1. Fuel valve - on
2. Switch box - turn the key
3. Circuit breakers - on
4. Propeller - minimum propeller pitch
5. Throttle - set for idling
6. Choke - according to engine temperature
7. Control stick - fully pulled
8. Check free area - clear
9. Master switch - on
10. Ignition box - on (both circuit) by turning the key in two steps to the right
11. Brakes - fully applied
12. Start - by turning the key to the right, untill the engine start and then release
pressure on the key
13. After starting - set throttle to idling
14. Oil pressure - within 10 sec. min. pressure
15. Choke - off
16. Engine warm - according to 4.3.4
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