4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 4 includes lists of standard operations and recommended procedures, needed for normal aircraft
operation.
4.1 PRE - FLIGHT INSPECTION
1. COCKPIT
- Engine igniter switch OFF
- Attachment and position of the pilot seat
- Check of the safety belts
- Condition of the instruments equipment
- Function of the hand control
- Function of the directional control
- Attachment and freedom of engine control
- Brake function
- Condition of the laminate shell and transparent canopy
2. LANDING GEAR
- Condition of the landing gear and brake control
- Attachment of the landing gear and check of the shock absorber
- Inflation of the tires
3. WING
- Attachment of the struts and locking of the connecting bolts
- Checking of the skin and skin strain
- Condition and deflection of the ailerons, skin strain and locking of the steering hinges
- Checking of the ropes of wing skin strain
4. POWER PLANT
- Condition of the engine, propeller and locking of bolted connection
- Condition of the silentblock and engine attachment to fuselage structure
- Condition and attachment of the exhaust with special emphasis on SPRING
- Engine fixation
- Condition of the ignition system
- Condition of the fuel system and pump
- Attachment and fixation of the fuel tank
- Checking amount of fuel
- Attachment condition of the accumulator + input conductors ( versions E )