2) Before Engine Start; 3) Pre-Flight Checks - Rotax 912 UL Operator's Manual

10.3.2) Before engine start

Carry out pre-flight checks.

10.3.3) Pre-flight checks

▲ WARNING:
Operating media:
▲ WARNING:
Check for any oil-, coolant- and fuel leaks.
If leaks are evident, rectify before flight.
■ CAUTION:
— Verify coolant level in the overflow bottle, replenish as required
■ CAUTION:
— Check oil level and replenish as required.
◆ NOTE:
— Prior to oil check, turn the propeller by hand in direction of engine
◆ NOTE:
Difference between max.- and min.- mark = 0,45 litre (0.95 liq pt)
Effectivity: 912 Serie
OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0
Ignition "OFF" Before cranking the propeller
switch off both ignition circuits and anchor the
aircraft. Have the cockpit occupied by a compe-
tent person.
Carry out pre-flight checks on the cold or luke
warm engine only! Risk of burning and scalds.
The coolant specifications of the section 10.2 Oper-
ating media are to be observed.
up to top.
The coolant level must be between min. and max. mark or at least
0.2 litre (0.4 liq pt).
The oiI specifications of the section 10.2 Operating
media are to be observed.
Propeller shouldn't be turned reverse the normal
direction of engine rotation.
rotation several times to pump oil from the engine into the oil tank,
or let the engine idle for 1 minute.
This process is finished when air is returning back to the oil tank
and can be noticed by a murmur from the open oil tank.
Oil level should be between max. and min. mark of
the oil level gauge but must never be below min.
mark. Before longer periods of operation ensure
that oil level is at least up to mid-position.
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Jan. 01/2007