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SINUS motorglider
www.pipistrel.si
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Engine, engine cover
Cooling uid level (models 582 & 912): half way to the top
Oil quantity (model 912): within designated limits
Injection oil quantity (optional oil injection pump): sucient for the planned ight duration
Throttle, choke and oil pump wires: no mechanical damage, smooth and unobstructed movement
Radiators and hoses: no mechanical data and/or leakage, air lters clean and intact
Exhaust pipes and collectors: rmly in position, no cracks, springs intact and in position, rubber
dumpers intact
Eventual fuel and/or oil leakage: no spots on hoses, engine housing or engine cover
Reduction gearbox: check for eventual oil leakage, all bolts and plugs attached rmly
Fasteners and engine cover screws: tightened, engine cover undamaged
Gascolator
Drain approximately 1/3 decilitre of fuel (prevent gnd. pollution and intercept fuel with a canister).
Spinner
Spinner: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks, impact spots), screws tightened
Bolts and nuts: secured
Propeller
Hub and blades: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks), both immaculately clean
Bolts and nuts: secured
VARIO propeller: smooth, unobstructed movement along propeller pitch
Undercarriage, wheels
Bolts: fastened
Landing gear strut: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks), clean
Wheel: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks), clean
Wheel axis and nut: fastened
Brake cable: intact, no twists or sharp curves
Oil line (hydraulic brakes): no mechanical damage and/or leakage
Tire: no cracks, adequate pressure
Wheel fairing: undamaged, rmly attached, clean (e.g. no mud or grass on the inside)
Wings’ leading edge
Surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots, no paint and/or edge separations
Pitot tube: rmly attached, no mechanical damage or bendings. Remove protection cover and make
sure it is not blocked or full of water.
Wing drain holes: make sure they are not blocked and clean accordingly.