Searey LSA - 3.3.3.1 Restarting the Engine During Flight; 3.3.3.2 Engine Failure Checks

Searey LSA – Pilot’s Operating Handbook Version 5.0, Revision 8
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3.3.3.1 RESTARTING THE ENGINE DURING FLIGHT
It is unlikely that the engine will stop during normal maneuvers. However,
in the event of the engine stopping in flight, the following procedure will
normally allow the engine to be restarted without problems.
3.3.3.1.1 USING STARTER MOTOR
Throttle
OPEN 1/4
Fuel
CHECK ON
Electric Fuel Pump
ON
Master Switch
ON
Ignition
BOTH L & R ON
Starter
TURN KEY & START
CAUTION: Because of the high compression ratio of the Rotax four-cycle
engines, the propeller will not windmill, even in a steep dive. If the engine
cannot be restarted by using the starter motor, carry out the procedure as
set out in Section 3.3.4 of this document.
3.3.3.2 ENGINE FAILURE CHECKS
3.3.3.2.1 INITIAL CHECK
Clogged fuel line or filter or hole in fuel line?
Fuel
ON
Fuel Sump
CHECK CONTENTS
3.3.3.2.2 TROUBLESHOOT
Fuel
ON – Contents sufficient
Oil pressure & temperature
NORMAL
Ignition
CHECK L & R - Both
Switches ON
Throttle
OPEN - check for operation
Choke
OFF