IV. Open both fuel shutoff valves, inspect fuel circuit for losses, check
integrity of fireproof protection braids, drain circuit using a cup to
collect fuel by opening the specific drainage valve located on the
firewall, close shutoff fuel valves. Check for water or other
contaminants.
Drainage operation must be carried out with aircraft parked on level
surface.
V. Check integrity of silent-block suspensions.
VI. Check connection and integrity of air intake system, visually
inspect that ram air intake is unobstructed.
VII. Check that all parts are secure or safetied.
U Close engine cowling.
V Check left side static vent is unobstructed.
Z Remove tow bar and chocks.
NOTE
Avoid blowing inside left strut mounted pitot and inside airspeed indicator
system's static vents as this may damage instruments.
CHECKLISTS
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (after preflight inspection)
I. Flight planning, fuel consumption, refueling.
II. Check correct aircraft loading and correct CG position (see section 6).
III. Seat position and safety belts adjustment
IV. Doors secured
V. Parking brake ON.
Avionics general switch must be OFF during engine startup to avoid
damage to avionics instrumentation.
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