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Jan. 01/2007
Effectivity: 912 Serie
OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0
BRP-Rotax
10.3.2) Before engine start
Carry out pre-flight checks.
10.3.3) Pre-flight checks
▲ WARNING: Ignition "OFF" Before cranking the propeller
switch off both ignition circuits and anchor the
aircraft. Have the cockpit occupied by a compe-
tent person.
Operating media:
▲ WARNING: Carry out pre-flight checks on the cold or luke
warm engine only! Risk of burning and scalds.
Check for any oil-, coolant- and fuel leaks.
If leaks are evident, rectify before flight.
■ CAUTION: The coolant specifications of the section 10.2 Oper-
ating media are to be observed.
— Verify coolant level in the overflow bottle, replenish as required
up to top.
The coolant level must be between min. and max. mark or at least
0.2 litre (0.4 liq pt).
■ CAUTION: The oiI specifications of the section 10.2 Operating
media are to be observed.
— Check oil level and replenish as required.
◆ NOTE: Propeller shouldn't be turned reverse the normal
direction of engine rotation.
— Prior to oil check, turn the propeller by hand in direction of engine
rotation several times to pump oil from the engine into the oil tank,
or let the engine idle for 1 minute.
This process is finished when air is returning back to the oil tank
and can be noticed by a murmur from the open oil tank.
◆ NOTE: Oil level should be between max. and min. mark of
the oil level gauge but must never be below min.
mark. Before longer periods of operation ensure
that oil level is at least up to mid-position.
Difference between max.- and min.- mark = 0,45 litre (0.95 liq pt)
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