Searey LSA - 4.1.5 Preflight Inspection Area 5 - Port Wing; 4.2 Engine Starting; 4.2.1 Before Starting Engine; 4.2.2 Starting Engine

Searey LSA – Pilot’s Operating Handbook Version 5.0, Revision 8
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4.1.5 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION AREA 5 - PORT WING
In addition to carrying out the same checks on the Port Wing as is listed in paragraph 4.1.2 for
the Starboard Wing, the Port Wing Preflight Inspection includes:
1
Fuel Cap Securely Attached
CHECK
2
Pitot Tube Clear of Obstruction-Cover Removed
CHECK
1
Port Tire Inflation, Condition, Attachment
CHECK
4.2 ENGINE STARTING
Before starting the engine and conducting any operation, ensure that all articles and
equipment are stowed safely and secured. This is of particular importance in the event of
any object exiting the cockpit, which could cause damage to the propeller because of the
pusher configuration of this aircraft.
4.2.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Preflight Inspection
COMPLETE
Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses Adjusted
CHECK
Overhead Emergency Fuel Shut-off Valve
ON
Master Switch
ON
EFIS Boot up complete and functional
CHECK
Set Parking Brakes or Chocks as Required
SET
Circuit Breakers In (if applicable)
Elite and optionally Adventure configuration is
Equipped with VPX-Sport, that will do a self
Check on turning the master on
Pilots should get familiar with how the VPX can
Be operated through the EFIS interface
CHECK
4.2.2 STARTING ENGINE
Master Switch
ON
Electric Fuel Pump
ON