Searey LSA - 4.1.1 Preflight Inspection Area 1 - Cockpit and Forward Fuselage; 4.1.2 Preflight Inspection Area 2 - Starboard Wing

Searey LSA – Pilot’s Operating Handbook Version 5.0, Revision 8
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4.1.1 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION AREA 1 – COCKPIT and FORWARD FUSELAGE
1
Flight Manual & Aircraft Documentation
AVAILABLE
2
Control Lock (if fitted)
REMOVE
3
Front Nose Hatch Off
Check Elec/Batt area
4
Nose Ballast (as needed for CG)
Fitted/Secured
5
Front Nose Hatch (Camlocs)
Secured
6
Ignition Switch
OFF
7
Master Switch
ON
8
EFIS Startup (37 seconds)
CHECK
9
Visual check of fuel quantity
CHECK
10
Confirm Fuel Quantity on EFIS vs Visual
CHECK
11
Electric Trim Operation
CHECK
12
Bilge Pump Operation & Hull Water
CHECK - Drain Any
Accumulated Water
13
Set Flaps to 30 degrees (flaps actuate)
CHECK
14
Master Switch
OFF
15
Landing Gear Wheels Down Position
Lights (Land only)
ON
(LAND ONLY)
16
Landing Gear Wheels Up Position Lights
(Water only)
ON
(WATER ONLY)
17
Flight Control Full & Free Movement
CHECK
18
Aileron Push Rods, Attachment Bolts
SECURE
19
Check fuel sump for contamination
CHECK
20
Static Ports Clear of Blockage
CHECK
21
Windshield Cracks & Clean
CHECK
22
Seat Belts, Inertia Reels Functional
CHECK
23
Hull Sides & Underside Free of Damage
CHECK
4.1.2 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION AREA 2 – STARBOARD WING
1
Starboard Tire Inflation, Condition
CHECK
2
Lower Strut/Fuselage Attachment Bolts
SECURE
3
Outer Strut & Jury Strut Attachment
SECURE